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Some Hiccups Homeless Count in First City-Run is More than Greek Season Just Numbers By Erin Hickey By Erin Hickey, Ledger Ledger Contributing Writer Contributing Writer

GRIFFITH PARK—After a Homelessness is holding rocky start to the season, steady in Los Angeles City relations have smoothed be- Council District 4, while it tween the newly city-run has increased dramatically in Greek Theater and its resi- Council District 13, according dential neighbors. to results released in May from This is the Greek’s first a citywide homeless count season under city manage- conducted in January by Los ment in four decades, follow- Angeles Homeless Services ing a controversial decision Authority (LAHSA). Addi- by the Los Angeles Dept. of tionally, the number of home- Recreation and Parks Board of less American Indians or Alas- Commissioners not to renew kan Natives in both districts long-time booking and man- spiked alarmingly in 2016: a agement company Nederland- six fold increase in CD4 and er’s contract when it expired in two-fold in CD13. October 2015. Here’s how the numbers According to Recreation played out in the two districts. and Parks Chief of Staff An- thony-Paul Diaz, SMG, the SPLASH OF COLOR—A runner at the recent Color Run 5K crosses a checkpoint and is rewarded Council District 4 company hired to manage, with blasts of tropical-colored dust. The run/walk returned to Dodgers Stadium May 21st in its There are 628 homeless but not book, the city-run the- latest stop on the Tropicolor World Tour 2016. Marking its 5th anniversary, this year’s Color Run individuals, less than a 1% ater has “an open door policy included the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Back on My Feet—a charity that combats home- increase from a year ago, in- and direct line of communi- lessness by raising funds with running events. Photo: Milke Pallotta/Los Feliz Ledger. dicating that while the city’s see GREEK page 9 overall homeless population is growing, it is not within the district, which runs from Beachwood Crime & Fire Stats Sign Revenue Blocked River Hancock Park to Silver Lake Show It’s Safe Despite Tourist Crush Can’t Help Pathways to and to Sherman Oaks. According to the survey By Allison B. Cohen Tourism Woes Reopen results, three quarters of the By Kurt Rademaekers BEACHWOOD CANYON— By Andrew Murphy Davis, district’s homeless population The most recent unwanted Ledger Contributing Writer Ledger Contributing Writer is male between the ages of 25 and 54. Additionally, the sur- visitor to the tiny neighbor- Now that the El Niño BEACHWOOD CANYON— vey indicated growing numbers hood poised directly below the threat has passed, to the relief Whether it is Oscar winners of white, African American or Hollywood Sign and known of many community mem- like Argo, action flicks like black and American Indian or as Hollywoodland, was a man bers, the U.S. Army Corps of San Andreas, or late-night Alaskan Native homeless indi- arrested May 25th after climb- Engineers has begun remov- talk shows like Jimmy Kim- viduals. Of the last ethnicity, ing the letter “D” of the city’s ing some flood control barriers mel Live!, the Hollywood Sign the survey indicated a six-fold most infamous landmark. along the Los Angeles River appears frequently on the sil- increase from 2015. The 24-year-old’s prank A local cinematographer takes a self- and restoring the popular path ie in front of the Hollywood Sign. ver screen, and such films and While the numbers of and the ensuing swirl of po- ways that run beside it. Photo credit: Dylan Chapgier. television shows pay for the homeless individuals in the lice and news media helicop- The federal agency, in right to use the image. district remained relatively ters televising the gag live on to the area’s approximate 540 January, installed three miles However, it is not the city stagnant compared to 2015, the local evening news shows homes, which dead-ends at of barriers along the river, in- of Los Angeles who makes according to the survey, there his just another example of a trailhead of Griffith Park creasing its capacity to prevent money off the sign’s lucrative are, today, fewer chronically the chaos the sign brings area within close proximity to the flooding in Atwater Village, licensing fees. In fact, the city homeless in the district, which homeowners. sign—the small community Elysian Valley and along the 5 does not even fully own the could mean there are more Since GPS on smart living in the sign’s shadow Freeway. Hollywood Sign. people homeless for the first phones started directing have complained the crush of But by doing so, they also Instead, its ownership is time, but could also indicate hoards of tourists to cars and tourists have caused blocked public access to sec- governed by a complicated successful LAHSA housing North Beachwood Can- much more than quality of tions of bike paths and the yon Drive—the only access see BEACHWOOD page 12 see TOURISM page 23 see RIVER page 10 see HOMELESS page 8

Out and About: Community News: Community News: Community News: Atwater Editorial: High school junior Your guide to local outdoor What’s up with that bright Impact of city-mandated residents say ‘no thanks’ to Belen Cahill on her life as a film screenings, page 4 yellow billboard? page 5 earthquake retrofits, page 17 proposed cell tower, page 20 statistic, page 32 Los Feliz Ledger

[letter from the [street level] publisher] What’s Influencing You

The city has a knack for ini- This June 7th? FOUNDED 2005 Available at these locations: tiating ideas or projects without By Michael Darling, Ledger Contributing Writer Delivered the last Thursday of Atwater Library each month to 34,500 homes and having the foresight of how to 3379 Glendale Blvd. businesses in the Los Feliz, pay for them. One case in point, With the June 7th California primary in just a few days, what Bruce Q’s Barbershop & Salon Silver Lake, Atwater Village, is when Mayor Eric Garcetti issues are the most important to you in this presidential election 3013 W. Los Feliz Blvd. Echo Park and Hollywood Hills Casita del Campo declared last year a state of and do you know whom you’re voting for? communities. 1920 Hyperion Ave emergency regarding the city’s Citibank increasing homeless population, “I don’t know the Peace and Freedom Party, 1933 Hillhurst Ave. 1965 Hillhurst Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027 Courtney + Kurt Real Estate which was then followed up a who I’m voting but I like Bernie. The econo- (323) 741-0019 3167 Glendale Blvd. few months later with, oh, by for, but I like my is the most important issue Dresden Restaurant the way, we don’t have enough the issue of free to me.” PUBLISHER/EDITOR 1760 N. Vermont Avenue money to pay for it. college.” – Natalie Y., outside Sacred Allison B. Cohen House of Pies 1869 N. Vermont ASSISTANT EDITOR Regarding a much less – Carolyn J., Light Los Feliz Public Library Sheila Lane critical issue, imagine my sur- outside the Skylight Theater 1874 Hillhurst Avenue prise when I discovered this “The most im- EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Los Feliz 3 Theaters 1822 N. Vermont month the city now says it “I don’t know portant issues Erin Hickey ADVERTISING SALES Muddy Paws Coffee does not have enough money yet. My most to me are social 3320 Sunset Blvd. Libby Butler-Gluck Newsstand to fund the construction of a important issue equality, cli- 323-644-5536 youth baseball field in Griffith is student loan mate change Vermont and Melbourne [email protected] Palermo Park, even though it has been debt.” and reversing GRAPHIC DESIGN & LAYOUT 1858 N. Vermont in protracted legal proceedings – Max A., Citizens United, that awful Tiffany Sims Silver Lake Chamber of Commerce since 2014. The reason the city outside Skylight Books decision.” 1724 W. Silver Lake Drive For more stories Skylight Books has no money for the project? – Richard W., outside Sky- 1818 N. Vermont and updates: A city employee underestimat- “I’m not sure light Books The Village Bakery and Café ed its costs by 500%. because I need LosFelizLedger.com 3119 Los Feliz Blvd. Former Los Angeles City to do more re- “I already voted Councilmember Tom La- search first. I by mail. I Bonge once indicated he ex- will say I lean opened up a pected a shortfall of funds for Democrat be- beer, filled in the project—perhaps he was cause social justice and social my ballot and it aware its estimated price tag equality are the most impor- was easy. I’m OD • ART • MUSIC was so grossly misstated—and tant issues to me.” voting for Bernie because FO he would use Quimby Funds, – Marco M., outside Trump is crazy and I’m wor- money developers pay the city Skylight Books ried about what Bill will do in exchange for approval of with all his free time in the some projects—to make up “I haven’t really White House while Hillary’s the shortfall. given much out of town. But seriously, Current councilmember thought be- LGBT equality is the most im- Daily David Ryu, through a spokes- cause Califor- portant issue to me.” Happy Hour person, says that is still a pos- nia’s a blue state – Tom W., outside Skylight 3pm-7pm sibility, but the city is hoping and I’m part of Books voters approve an expected county ballot measure this November for funding green space and parks. I, for one, am voting no on any measure asking for more June Community Meetings taxpayer dollars. If the city can afford to launch a costly Atwater Village Neighborhood Council bid for the 2024 Olympics, which would bring athletes to Governing Board Los Angeles from all over the June 9th at 7 p.m. world, it can afford a simple Christ’s Church, 3852 Edenhurst Avenue baseball diamond in Griffith Park (where there currently is East Hollywood Neighborhood Council none) to serve its own youth. Governing Board I’ve requested the estimate June 20th at 6:30 p.m. showing the costs to build a Armenian Youth Center, 1559 North Kenmore Avenue single youth baseball field over $3 million. I was denied that Los Feliz Neighborhood Council request by a city agency respon- sible for the project, as it is close Executive Committee Gorgeous to being settled, but is techni- June 21st at 7 p.m. Garden Patio cally still in litigation. Citibank Building, 2nd Floor, 1965 Hillhurst Avenue A quick Google search A SILVER LAKE CLASSIC SINCE 1962 however, presented costs to Governing Board build a baseball field in 2003 June 21st at 7:30 p.m. Delicious Authentic in Colorado. The cost then: Citibank Building, 2nd Floor, 1965 Hillhurst Avenue $196,500, which in today’s Mexican Cuisine dollars would be $260,000. 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Baseball Field Nearly Approved [father’s day] But Now a Lacks Funding Time for Dear Ole Dad Compiled by Michael Darling, Ledger Contributing Writer By Allison B. Cohen Dodgers vs. Brewers Take dad out Sun. June 19th, Brunch: 9 a.m. to 1 GRIFFITH PARK—Costs for conversions at existing local to the ballgame as the Dodgers p.m.; Western Music Association the controversial construc- area parks and the refurbish- take on Milwaukee’s best. Before Showcase: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. 4700 tion of a youth baseball field ment of a Hollywood senior the game, enjoy the traditional Western Heritage Way. Information: Sunday afternoon Viva Los Dodgers theautry.org in the Crystal Springs Picnic center, but no line item for the festivities and then take in a game area—initially estimated at Griffith Park ballfield. of catch on the field when the Mad Scientist Mayhem Bond with $500,000—were grossly un- Currently, 4,200-acre game is over. Finally, dad’s dream your children with an afternoon der estimated by over $2 mil- Griffith Park has one baseball of playing at Dodger Stadium can of weird science! The Kidspace sort of come true. Plus every father Museum will set up temporary lion, according to a recent in- field for high school or adult in attendance will receive a pair laboratories where you can take ternal memo by city staffers. play, but none for children. of Dodgers Father’s Day boxer part in fun experiments. There will Now whether or not the “We are currently work- shorts. Tickets start at $35. Dodger even be a robot petting zoo where ballfield—for local children ing with county officials to Stadium, Sun. June 19th, 1:10 p.m. you can meet new metallic friends. 1000 Vin Scully Ave. Information: Free with museum admission. Best in Festival 2nd Place, Pasadena up to age 14—will be built, determine whether we can in- dodgers.com Kidspace Children’s Museum, Chalk Festival, 2015. after years of litigation and clude Crystal Springs” in the Sun. June 19th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. controversy, is up to the city proposed ballot measure, Ryu Pasadena Chalk Festival: A 480 N. Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena. famous street. Stretching from finding new funding for the spokesperson Estevan Mon- Father’s Day Weekend tradition Information: kidspacemuseum.org Wilshire Boulevard to Santa project. for 24 years, the sidewalks near Monica Boulevard, you’ll see temayor said in an email. the Paseo Colorado will be Racing at Santa Anita: This Father’s classic cars, race cars and even According to a spokes- Issues regarding the cre- transformed into art by some of Day, Santa Anita plays host to a few new luxury automobiles. person for Los Angeles City ation of a youth baseball field the world’s best chalk artists. the Honeymoon Stakes, a perfect Free. Rodeo Drive, Sun. June 19th, Councilmember David Ryu, in Griffith Park have previ- Past years have featured chalk opportunity for your dad to legally 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: additional funds needed ously not centered on funding, work that’s humorous, beautiful bet on 3-year olds. Kids can play in concoursdelegance.rodeodrive-bh. and even photorealistic. Free. the family fun zone while dads can com for the ballfield will now be but instead, on whether the Around the Paseo Colorado sneak off to the Bud Light Lounge sought from a proposed up- project should happen at all. Sat. June 18th to Sun. June 19th, where they can enjoy discounted Father’s Day Adventure At Sea coming November ballot The non-profit Friends of 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 280 E Colorado drinks, an all you can eat buffet and Does your dad often fantasize measure, which aims to cre- Griffith Park and the Griffith Blvd, Pasadena. Information: TV screens where they can watch about being a pirate? Now’s your pasadenachalkfestival.com the races and midseason baseball chance to make that dream a ate more parks—or parks im- Charitable Trust sued the city action. $5, general admission; reality. Head down to Dana Point provements—in the county. of Los Angeles in 2014 after Autry Father’s Day Brunch: The $25, Bud Light Lounge admission to become a temporary member of That ballot measure, however, various city agencies approved Autry celebrates with a special (includes general admission). Santa the crew of the Spirit of Dana Point. is still in the works and has not the construction of two youth frontier brunch, featuring hearty Anita Park, Sun. June 19th, gates You and dad will help handle lines western fare like baby-back ribs open at 11:30, first post at 2 p.m. and raise the sails, then you’ll get been finalized or approved. ballfields for Griffith Park- ad and chicken sausage. Additionally, 285 W Huntington Dr., Arcadia. to enjoy a meal prepared by the Currently, the proposed jacent to the Crystal Springs families can pan for gold and Information: santaanita.com ship’s cook and hear legends of the ballot measure includes an picnic area. hear music at the Western Music high seas. You might even get to estimated $125 million for But under a tentative set- Association Showcase. Tickets to Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance: steer the ship. Tickets start at $60. the Western Music Association Every year, Beverly Hills marks Ocean Institute Sun. June 19th, 10 specified local projects includ- tlement agreement, the city Showcase are free with museum Father’s Day with a grand display a.m. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr. ing Americans with Disability and the litigants agreed to in- admission. The Autry National of classic cars and vehicles Dana Point. Information: ocean- Act upgrades, LED lighting see BALLFIELDS page 9 Center of the American West, on Southern California’s most institute.org

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Summer Guide to Movies Under the Stars By Mike Pallotta, Ledger Contributing Writer

Summer has arrived, and 12-year-olds who were show- serve our neighborhood at so have a parade of outdoor ing their films in front of 500- the end of the day....It’s just a movie screenings. 700 people.” way to commune with people Here’s your guide to five and watch a movie under the outdoor movie series that are Atwater Village Summer stars.” as close to your front door as Movie Nights possible. So, grab the blankets Where: Los Feliz Golf Course Eat|See|Hear and head out to the movies. in Atwater Village Where: Autry Museum in Griffith Park (and various The Silver Lake Located at the Los Fe- other locations) The crowd at Eat|See|Hear waits for the sun to set and the movie to begin. Picture Show liz Golf Course, this monthly eatseehear.com With screenings in Glen- production value. According Where: Sunset Triangle Plaza movie series is free, thanks dale, Malibu, and West Hol- to Steve Allison, everything in Silver Lake to community sponsors, and Eat|See|Hear offers food lywood, Street Food Cinema is projected in digital on their silverlakepictureshow.com open to the public. trucks, a popular movie and goes where it’s needed, often 50-foot wide screen at the Attendees can bring food live music. hosting multiple events simul- highest quality available—us- Set up in the Sunset Tri- and non-alcoholic drinks. Movies are projected on taneously throughout the area. ing a 14,000 lumens projector angle Plaza, the free commu- Concessions are available, like a screen 3 ½ stories tall, 60 Last month, the series to be specific. nity-focused event runs from candy and Hostess desserts, feet end-to-end, from 350 feet came to Griffith Park for a Purchasing tickets in ad- June 23rd to September 15th, along with T-shirts promoting back, so there are no obstruc- family night screening of Pix- vance is highly recommended, starting with Raiders of the Atwater Village. tions. ar’s Toy Story. Up next, June since events can and do sell Lost Ark. Movies begin right at This summer, the series 11th, is a showing of Monsters, out. Tickets are $13 online or By utilizing the plaza, the sunset. This summer’s lineup is organizing multiple events Inc. and a performance by indie $16 at the entrance—with dis- Picture Show has surrounded includes Star Wars: The Force each month at the Autry Mu- grunge band Hobart W. Fink. counts for children between 6 itself with local establishments Awakens June 17th, The Sand- seum in Griffith Park. Attend- A group experience on and 12 and free admission for this level comes with a high children under 5.

Patrons at the Alcove Café & Bakery dine while watching a film on the restaurant’s main patio. in a mutually beneficial re- lot July 22nd, and the 1984 ees will receive free admission lationship. MorningsNights classic Footloose August 19th. to an Autry gallery, from 5:30 Cafe, for instance, has sup- The September 23rd screening p.m. to 8:30pm. ported the event for four years will be left to a vote between Screenings started off by staying open longer, offer- three animated films: The In- with The Big Lebowski in May ing beverages and allowing credibles, Finding Nemo and and will be followed by Dazed attendees to use their bath- Ratatouille. and Confused in June; Coming rooms. to America, North by North- Customers can purchase Dinner & A Movie west, and Trainspotting in July; $5 to-go boxes from Pine & Where: Alcove Café & Bakery/ Big in August and The Hateful Crane, drink specials from El Big Bar in Los Feliz Eight in September. Condor or snacks from Yum- alcovecafe.com/cafe Screenings are dog friend- my.com—all within 20 feet ly. Biscuits are provided at the from their seats. If a picnic isn’t your bag, entrance to welcome every The Picture Show takes the Alcove Café in Los Feliz dog, water bowls are dispersed place every other Thursday and offers “Dinner & A Movie.” throughout each venue and a opens around 6 p.m. with a Once a month, locals can portion of all sales go to Best live 30-minute set from a local watch a movie on the café’s Friends Animal Society—a band, followed by a short film main patio for free. A screen- nonprofit organization focused from a local filmmaker, leading ing of The Italian Job kicked on making every animal shelter up to that evening’s movie. things off in May, with Titanic in the nation a no-kill facility. Nicholas Fox Robbins, ex- coming in June, Almost Fa- ecutive director for the Silver mous in July, The Royal Tenen- Street Food Cinema Lake Picture Show, sees the baums in August, and finally, Where: Park Center in event as a way to highlight the Bring It On in September. Griffith Park (and various art and culture of the commu- And, since it is a restaurant other locations) nity, while giving filmmakers and bar, the Alcove offers a spe- streetfoodcinema.com much-needed exposure, just cialized menu themed around by using the draw of movies. the movie with dinner, appetiz- In 2012, event producers One year, he said, they part- er and cocktail specials. The pa- Heather Hope-Allison and nered with the Echo Park Film tio opens for the event at 6 p.m. Steve Allison launched Center, a nonprofit organiza- and it’s first come, first seated. Street Food Cinema, fusing tion that provides film educa- Hosts also don’t seat guests until the burgeoning food truck tion to low-income communi- the entire party has arrived, so business with live music and ties, to showcase some young plan accordingly. classic cinema. Since then, the filmmakers. “I like the spirit of keep- movie series has continued to “We showed 14 of their ing it a free event and I think grow, branching out of Los students’ short films, all of the management does too,” Angeles into Phoenix, with whom were under the age of said Eugene Lee, the Alcove’s another as-yet-unannounced 15,” Robbins said. “We had bar manager. “We want to city in the works.

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Snapchat Behind Sunset’s Results In for Neighborhood Council Elections ‘Los Feliz’ Billboard By Erin Hickey, Ledger Contributing Writer By Erin Hickey, Ledger Contributing Writer Election results are in for person and 64 of which were the election when voters began the Atwater Village, East Hol- cast online in advance of the to leave without voting due to lywood, Echo Park, Los Feliz election. long lines at the polls. and Silver Lake neighborhood Silver Lake also offered Although, all four coun- councils. online voting for this election cils held their elections on the Elections for East Holly- cycle, with a total of 983 bal- same day, Silver Lake results wood were held May 1st, while lots cast in that election, 366 were not finalized for nearly Atwater Village, Echo Park, Los Feliz and Silver Lake held their elections May 14th. This was the first neigh- borhood council election in This was the first neighborhood council our coverage area to offer on- election in our coverage area to offer A bright yellow billboard cisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf line voting—both Echo Park on the corner of Sunset Bou- and Palm Springs, among “ and Silver Lake neighborhood online voting—both Echo Park and levard and Fountain Avenue others. councils allowed voters to cast Silver Lake neighborhood councils allowed that says, simply, “Los Feliz” While many locals, like their ballots online. has caught the curiosity— one user of the question and According to election re- voters to cast their ballots online. and in some cases, the ire— answer website Quora, said sults from the Los Angeles of locals. they just wanted to know Dept. of Neigborhood Em- According to a represen- what “the handwritten note powerment (EmpowerLA), a tative with Outfront Media, billboard [is] about,” others, city body created to assist with the company who owns the like neighboring coffee shop local elections, incumbents of which were cast online in a week after Atwater Village, billboard, it is part of a na- Dinosaur, took to social media won across the board in East advance of the election and Echo Park and Los Feliz re- tionwide viral marketing cam- to dispute its placement. ” Hollywood, with 457 ballots 279 of which were cast online sults were finalized. paign by the app Snapchat. The billboard is “actually cast. in person on Election Day, Additionally, Empow- The billboard represents in Silver Lake and faces into In Los Feliz, 396 ballots and 331 of which were cast on erLA initially indicated only one of Snapchat’s “geofilters,” Silver Lake. What’s up with were cast, and six incumbents paper in person on Election 645 ballots were cast in Silver area-specific graphics that that?” Dinosaur posted on retained their seats as district Day. Lake, 338 ballots fewer than appear in the app as photo Twitter. representatives. According to Silver Lake were actually cast. add-ons when GPS indicates “[W]e fixed it!” the cof- Echo Park was one of two Neighborhood Council At EmpowerLA did not re- you are in a particular neigh- fee shop posted later, along neighborhood councils in our Large Representative Jerome turn requests for comment on borhood. with an image of the billboard coverage area to offer online Courshon, Jay Handal, who the ballot discrepancy or de- Similar billboards have that had been doctored to read voting. A total of 222 ballots works with EmpowerLA, de- layed results. gone up in New York’s Meat- “Now leaving Los Feliz come were received in that election, cided to switch from online to For a list of those elected, packing District, San Fran- back again soon!” 154 of which were cast in- paper ballots midway through visit losfelizledger.com.

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Day Trekking: Stairways to Heaven By Mike Pallotta, Ledger Contributing Writer

first glimpse of the Franklin Hills homes, which are any- thing but cookie cutter. From the practical to the expres- sionistic, you’ll see Spanish style homes next to 1920s-era bungalows just feet away from cubist-inspired houses. So, take in the colorful mix of ar- chitecture. At the outside corner of a sharp bend on Prospect you’ll spot a “Slow Down” sign in front of the next set of stairs.

A flight of stairs leading to Hollyvista Avenue. Ahead of you are three stair- ways separated by Deloz Av- FRANKLIN HILLS—Above Franklin Avenue over the enue and Hollyvista Avenue, Los Feliz, cutting through the Shakespeare Bridge towards leading up to Franklin Ave- Franklin Hills, is a network St. George Street. Just past nue. Each stairway is a steeper, of stairways leftover from a the bridge, tucked away on the more exerting climb than the bygone era. Nearly a century right, is the first set of steps last—so, like the cars coming ago, in the 1920s, city plan- leading down to Sanborn Av- around Prospect, you’ll inevi- At Radio Street, turn left small staircase that contin- ners developed the steps as a enue. These steps, lined with tably slow down a bit. Take a down the Radio Walk stairs. ues onto Sanborn, giving you way for the public to traverse wood-paneled walls, are not moment to stop and admire If your legs start wobbling a clear view of Los Feliz and the steep hills quickly and eas- all that strenuous and are fair- the purple and blue morning from all the activity, there’s a Hollywood outstretched be- ily—creating shortcuts from ly well kept, considering some glories. metal railing for you to lean low. the winding streets to the of the hidden paths you’ll get Once you’ve reached the on as you huff and puff back Hike up the next stair- businesses, schools and trolley to see later. top, head north on Franklin down to Prospect Avenue. The way on your left, marked by lines below. At the bottom of the Avenue. Along the way is a downward walk and shady a street sign for Sunset Drive. Nowadays, the stairs re- stairs, walk up the incline of wide assortment of landscap- brush are a break from the up- From here, you’ll walk up main as a means for locals to Sanborn Avenue as it becomes ing, including bamboo trees, ward climb in direct sunlight Sunset, and make another left explore the Franklin Hills. Melbourne Avenue, then make apricot trees, yucca plants, from before. onto Cumberland Avenue, Laid out here is a 2-hour hike a sharp right onto Prospect cactuses and L.A.’s ubiquitous Trek south on Prospect, most likely passing plenty of up and down the stairways and Avenue—skipping the Radio palm trees. The horticulture of onto Sanborn Avenue once dog-walkers out for a stroll. through the neighborhood. Walk stairs for now. each house is just as individual again, until you come to Clay- The long Cumberland- To begin, head east on These streets give you your as the architecture. ton Avenue. You’ll arrive at a to-Clayton staircase is diffi-

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PageHeartBeat_LosFelizLed 6 COMMUNITY 10x8 16_133GMH.indd NEWS 1 www.losfelizledger.com 4/28/16June 10:19 2016 AM Los Feliz Ledger cult to find, since it’s so thin jacarandas. downhill along the cracked to drink. Avenue on the right. The last and wedged between two You’ll then come around street towards De Longpre Av- Either way, you’ll eventu- staircase, marked by a sign for large homes. The steps are a bend overlooking Silver enue, then over to Hyperion ally come to an empty, dirt lot Radio Walk, is carved right also somewhat enclosed with Lake. This woodsy portion of Avenue. with a bus stop, just past Scot- out of the hillside. Boulders, Straight up Hyperion land Street. To the right of the rich foliage, and more bright you’ll find the staircase, which lot are the stairs. These offer blue morning glories surround will take you out of Silver Lake another steep gradient, work- you. It’s a gorgeous end to an and back into the neighbor- ing your calves pretty hard, arduous hike. hood on Lyric Avenue. At this but not much else outside of Finally, cool down as you point, feel free to either power the workout. make your way back from through or take a load off at At the top, continue up Lyric, to where you started on the Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Lyric Avenue until it forks, St. George Street and Franklin Cafe for a bite and something splitting off into Claremont Avenue.

The Radio Walk stairway leading down Franklin Avenue to Hollyvista Avenue and Prospect Avenue.

The stairway from Sanborn Avenue to Sunset Drive.

One section of the Cumberland-to-Clayton staircase. wood fences on either side the hike feels all but forgot- and tree branches overhead, ten, considering the steps have making it feel like you’re go- been nearly swallowed whole ing through a tunnel. Word by nature. Farther up, you’ll of warning: be careful not to see a barbed wire fence that’s wander into someone’s back- barely holding back an array of yard when looking for the trees and thick brush. staircase. There are plenty of After four sets of stairs, other, smaller steps along the you’ll eventually escape the street leading into private property. Clayton Avenue is one of the more confusing roads that weaves through the neighborhood, so this next * stairway actually leads from 20% Off with this Ad one section of Clayton to another. Head northwest until you see a shallow stair- St. Vincent de Paul’s way bridging a gap between houses. By this point, it 54,000 square-foot thrift store should be a welcoming pla- teau in a long series of rises offers clothing, shoes, furniture, and falls. Turn south onto May- housewares and appliances. view Drive, where you’ll eventually find another stair- wilderness and stumble onto * mattresses and cars are excluded. case that’s fairly easy to miss. Udell Court, a small dead end Expires 8/2/16 — no photocopies — not to be used with other promotions. Go down the steps, which are street. Make a right up the in- littered with purple jacaranda cline until you see a 20-foot 210 N. Avenue 21, flowers this time of year. This staircase on the left. Climb Los Angeles, CA 90031 can be a blessing or a curse, the stairs back onto May- www.svdpla.org coupon code 122 depending on your opinion of view Drive, where you’ll walk June 2016 www.losfelizledger.com COMMUNITY NEWS Page 7 Los Feliz Ledger

[OUR BREAD AND BUTTER] HOMELESS from page 1 ley, the count showed a total or Pacific Islanders. Hi-Tech Automotive: 30 Years of a and rehabilitation efforts. of 3,036 homeless individuals While the numbers were “When we have systemi- in the district, nearly a 35% fewer, CD13 also saw a signifi- Fine-Tuned Business cally applied [c]ity, [c]ounty increase over 2015 and a 25% cant rise of homelessness among By Kimberly Gomez, Ledger Columnist and federal resources, we see increase in chronically home- individuals who were white and results,” LAHSA Executive less individuals. those who were African Ameri- in the pristine garage. And Director Peter Lynn said in a According to Tony Ar- can or black, while the number Bakchajian, as he has done written statement. “Homeless- ranaga, a spokesperson for of homeless Hispanics or Lati- since the business opened 30 ness responds to resources.” CD13 Councilmember Mitch nos declined slightly. years ago, still personally test- However, the most recent O’Farrell, last year the coun- In the areas of substance drives, inspects and diagnoses count showed dramatic in- cilmember authored a motion abuse, mental illness, physi- each vehicle. creases of homeless persons with to allocate additional funds cal disabilities and domestic Estimates for repairs offer chronic substance abuse, mental to the Center at Blessed Sac- violence, CD13 saw large in- a choice of original or after- illness, those who have expe- rament, a Hollywood area creases across the board. market parts, of which many rienced domestic violence and homeless shelter, and has made However, homelessness are kept in stock. Most cars those with a physical disability. several efforts to address the among veterans was down 19% are returned to their owners— According to Naomi affordable housing crisis. overall in CD13, with home- cleaned and stocked with a Goldman, a spokesperson for Additionally, said Ar- lessness among female veterans couple of water bottles in their LAHSA, these designations ranaga, “We just renewed our down 96% from 2015. cup holders—the same day. are not mutually exclusive. contract with People Assist- Overall, Los Ange- Clients with time to wait “One person might have a ing the Homeless to provide les County saw an increase Hi-Tech Automotive’s Koko Bakchaji- will soon be able to hang out an personally diagnoses all cars that mental illness, substance abuse three days of outreach and in homelessness to almost enter his shop. Photo Credit: Dene Feldman in the retro-cool customer problem and a physical disabil- supportive services in areas 50,000, while the city’s home- lounge—a 1940s former gas ity,” she said, in which case they of increased homeless popula- less population increased near- Hi-Tech Automotive’s station converted by neighbor- would be included across all tions,” including Silver Lake ly 6% to over 28,000. business was good. Too good, hood bohemian-modern ar- three demographic categories. and Echo Park. However, improved actually. Vintage Porsche chitect, Barbara Bestor. However, according to Most of the homeless in counting methodology and models regularly lined Hi- “The cleanliness of his Goldman, the recent count CD13 were men, also aged the inclusion of a comprehen- Tech Automotive’s curbside shop and the beautiful design showed a rise in violence 25 to 54 and again, there was sive youth count resulted in a on Hyperion Boulevard be- aren’t just artifice to charge against women. more than a two-fold increase more accurate count this year cause of Koko Bakchajian and more money,” said longtime “We definitely are seeing in homelessness of American than in 2015, which means the his excellent reputation with client Susan Mogul. “It’s more huge spikes in domestic vio- Indians or Alaskan Natives. homeless population may not air-cooled sports cars. It got to an indication of the quality of lence,” she said. According to The district also saw a major have grown quite as much as the point, he recalled, that his work he delivers. With Koko, Goldman, she attributes this in spike in homelessness of Asian the percentages indicate. regular Toyota or Volvo own- it’s not glitz but who he is as a part to a 50% rise in homeless- ing clients wondered if he still person and mechanic.” ness among females since 2013. worked on less exotic cars. Bakchajian is constantly Also of note, the numbers Rather than turn anyone improving on his customer’s ex- show large declines in the dis- away, Bakchajian decided to perience. A computerized tablet trict’s homeless population of accommodate his Porsche cli- check-in system has added effi- unaccompanied minors as well entele in a spinoff shop across ciency at drop-off and custom- as those that are middle aged. the street. He named it Mis- ers can even access their car’s Other areas of improve- tress as a nod to the affection service record from home.Bak- ment, according to the survey Porsche owners reserve for chajian believes a good mechan- were a nearly 90% decline of their prized cars. ic is willing to explain what’s go- homeless people who identi- The hugely successful re- ing on under the hood. fied as Asian or Pacific Island- organization meant everyone “With my years of experi- er and a 46% decrease among could continue to get the at- ence, if you tell me a specific car Hispanics or Latinos. tention and service they appre- model and how many miles it The issue of homeless ciated at Hi-Tech Automotive. has, I can pretty much tell you veterans in the district was “There are days you see the next thing that’s going to a mixed bag. Homelessness a 2014 Prius next to a 1950s break,” said Bakchajian. among veterans was down Chevy in my shop,” said Bak- In the near future, clients 70% overall in CD4. 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Page 8 COMMUNITY NEWS www.losfelizledger.com June 2016 Los Feliz Ledger ballfields from page 3 staffers, because of the legal the former councilmember’s GREEK from page 1 er. The entire neighborhood stall one larger youth ballfield settlement reducing the size of termed-out seat, LaBonge, cation for the Greek neigh- could hear it,” said Laib. instead, south of the Crystal the project from two ballfields who initiated the project, in- bors,” which he said has been “Yes, there’s a freedom of Springs primary picnic area— to one, the Prop. K funds will dicated he would use Quimby a success. speech issue, but there’s also a workaround that would not now be reduced to $425,000. Funds—money developers Los Feliz Improvement the issue of the appropriate require the removal of a Syca- According to the city, pay for parks and green space Assoc. (LFIA) President kinds of acts for an open-air more and other trees identified taking all things into con- as a condition for approval of Chris Laib agreed. “They’re auditorium in a residential by the city as “historic.” sideration, the final estimate their projects—to make up trying very hard,” he said. neighborhood.” But according to city staff, for the project, one ballfield, any potential shortfalls for the “They have good community Further, according to Laib the cost of the project—re- is currently underfunded by ballfield project. outreach.” the promoter took advantage $2,149,000. According to Ryu’s office, But according to Laib, the of a loophole in the theater’s tapping into those funds is transition has not been with- noise policy, turning the vol- also still an option. out its hiccups. ume up and down at three- “Quimby [fees], yes,” Ryu When the city decided minute intervals to “game the Initially, the city estimated the project spokesperson Montemayor last spring to implement an system” and achieve a louder would be fully funded in the amount of said. “Everything is on the “open venue policy,” which volume than the venue per- table for options.” would to allow multiple mitted. “$500,000 by another ballot-approved mea- According to a March promoters to book events at A request for comment sure Prop. K, which was passed in 1996 2016 memo on the issue, the theater, some locals ex- from Live Nation, the pro- project planners did not take pressed concern the policy moter for that event, was not by voters to create more green space and into consideration the cost of could result in increased returned on deadline. recreational options for Angelenos. removing nearly three-dozen traffic, trash and noise vio- “We are still early into our trees and relocating a dozen lations in the quiet residen- season, with much work to more in the area in their initial tial neighborhood surround- be done,” acknowledged Rec- estimates for two ballfields. ing the Greek. reation and Park’s Diaz, “but The new larger field, how- A sold out April 28th Iggy we’re off to a great start.” gardless of its size or loca- Requests for comment ever, would reduce tree remov- Pop concert, booked by enter- Overall, said Laib, the tion—is now estimated at a from the city’s Bureau of En- al to two-dozen non-historic tainment behemoth Live Na- new management has been little more than $3 million. gineering on how costs ”for the trees and would require the tion, seemed to confirm those incredibly receptive to neigh- Initially, the city esti- project could be so underesti- replacement of an existing concerns. borhood feedback but, as evi- mated the project would be mated, were not returned. children’s playground and 56 According to Laib, that denced by the Iggy Pop show, fully funded in the amount of Additionally, a request for picnic tables. concert garnered more noise there is still a bit of a learning $500,000 by another ballot- line detail of estimated costs to Neil Drucker, with the complaints from residents in curve. approved measure Prop. K, build the one field, was unful- city’s Bureau of Engineering one night, than the LFIA had “We had Nederlander which was passed in 1996 by lfilled. and the overseer of Prop. K received in the past three years trained,” said Laib, laughing. voters to create more green According to Sheila Irani, funding for this project, said combined. “Now the training wheels are space and recreational options a former staffer for LaBonge he could not comment on the “It was after 10 p.m. on back on.” for Angelenos. who ran unsuccessfully in estimated budget shortfall, cit- a weeknight and Iggy was But according to city 2015 against Ryu to assume ing litigation issues. cursing over the loudspeak-

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[out and about] RIVER from page 1 annoyance, so we’ll be glad spokesperson for the Corps. June 2016 river itself. when it’s open again.” However, a key national Compiled by Michael Darling, Ledger Contributing Writer As a result, bicyclists, pe- North Atwater Village weather service agency has destrians and equestrians have equestrians were especially predicted there will be no for months had to find awk- inconvenienced by the barri- threat of El Nino in 2017. ward detours around the ob- ers. With the equestrian ramp On a local blog, some structions. closed, horse riders have had members of the community According to a spokesper- to cross the bridge at Los Fe- have criticized the $3 million son for the Corps, some bar- liz Boulevard or transport expense of the flood control riers should be removed by their horses to Griffith Park effort, especially with the less- mid-June, at which time the in trailers, if they want to ride than-hoped-for rainfall from Los Angeles Dept. of Trans- in the park. the highly hyped El Niño. portation (LADOT) will need “Access through the bar- In March of 1938, heavy to evaluate the path before it is riers has limited equestrian rains flooded 1/3 of Los Ange- completely reopened. access from Atwater, except les, including much of Atwater “The bicycle path will for the Los Feliz Bridge. As and Elysian Valley. One hun- case/lang/veirs. Photo: Jason Quigley. remain closed until [we] can a traffic bridge, it’s very, very dred fifty-five lives were lost. determine that the Corps has dangerous since horses can According to a report re- be easily startled,” said Gene leased in advance of installing ART Monsters Inc. Pixar’s classic removed all sand and barri- buddy comedy turns 15 this year. ers and that the path surface Gilbert, an equestrian who the barriers, the Corps had Revolutionary Vision This exhibit Every child knows that there are is in ride-able condition,” advises Los Angeles City projected a “significant flood of over 80 photographs showcases monsters hiding in their closet, Council District 13 on such event” this past winter that the works of Group f/64, California’s said Russell Hasan, with but what they don’t know is that matters. “We’ve had no access could impact 2,200 people early 20th century masters of monsters are terrified of children. L ADOT. photography. The group included Too bad the monsters need According to Hasan, that since January. The commercial and 650 mostly residential such luminaries as Ansel Adams, children’s screams to power their could take up to two addition- stables in Atwater have been structures. Imogen Cunningham and Willard cities. Bring a picnic, or visit one hurt economically and are as “If no preparations had Van Dyke and their photographs al weeks. of several food trucks, and enjoy inconvenienced as the private been made and flooding had charted the changing face of the the film with your family. The band The reopening of the American west. Free. The Autry Hobart W. Fink will play before paths can’t come soon enough stables.” occurred, there would have National Center of the American the movie starts Tickets start at for some. According to a plan re- been hell to pay,” said Karen West, Sat. May 4th to January 8th, $6. Griffith Park Center, Sat. June leased by the Corps in April, Barnett, an Atwater Village 2017. 4700 Western Heritage Way. “I love bike riding with 11th, doors open at 5:30 p.m. 4670 friends along the river with- flooding in the area remains resident and the chair of the Information: theautry.org Crystal Springs Dr. Information: streetfoodcinema.com out the worry of cars,” said a potential risk through 2017, Atwater Village Neighbor- BOOKS Erica Koesler, a Los Feliz and some barriers may remain hood Council’s River Com- MUSIC resident. “My partner and I in place. mittee. “It’s far better to deal Chuck Klosterman Cultural critic enjoy walking to restaurants “As capacity is restored in with the aftermath of a disas- Klosterman turns his attention case/lang/veirs On a whim, k.d. the channel...we will continue ter that didn’t happen.” towards the future. In his new in Atwater Village, and not lang emailed fellow musicians Neko to remove additional tempo- book But What If We’re Wrong?, Case and Laura Veirs and suggested being able to use the Sun- Klosterman interviews experts like they cut an album together. So, nynook Bridge has been an rary barriers,” said Jay Field, a David Byrne, Amanda Petrusich the three singer-songwriters came and Neil deGrasse Tyson to discuss together to form the eponymous how our era will be remembered. supergroup case/lang/veirs. Their The book poses questions like “Are self-titled debut record features all sports destined for extinction” original songs and gorgeous triple and “Is it possible that the greatest harmonies. Expect to hear these artist of our era is currently collaborative compositions as well unknown (or—weirder still—widely as hits from each woman’s solo known but entirely disrespected)?” work. Tickets start at $39.50. Greek NEW Free. Skylight Books, Tue. June Theatre, Thu. 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GRIFFITH PARK—Los An- of revenue for the Los Angeles geles City Councilmember Dept. of Recreation and Parks, David Ryu (CD4) has asked renting for up to $1,750 per that Friendship Auditorium, a day on weekends and is also 500-person occupancy multi- used regularly by the Los An- purpose center located on Riv- geles Breakfast Club and the erside Drive, be removed from Griffith Park Adult Commu- a list of sites suggested for nity Center, as well as multiple storage as part of Los Angeles neighborhood organizations. Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Home- The use of the audito- lessness Strategy, according rium as a possible location for to Ryu spokesperson Estevan the storage of items for the 3178 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90039 Montemayor. homeless was first reported by 323.906.0088 www.pilatesmetro.com The auditorium is a source KPCC.

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[Almost Famous] [BUY LOCAL] Chance the Rapper - Coloring Book Adventurous Entrepreneurs in Silver Lake By Charles H. Cohen, Ledger Music Critic By Kathy A. McDonald, Ledger Columnist

The entrepreneurial spirit ing he traveled and often is behind two new Silver Lake designed travel itineraries businesses. Chris Puckett re- as a favor to others. His cently launched Puckett Ex- new Silver Lake-based cursions, guided and lavishly business blossomed from outfitted camping excursions there and began with an for those who want to be out- exceptional trip to Thai- doors, but not fully rough it. land that was a mix of Adam Weisblatt is one luxury and adventure. of the trio of partners behind Puckett’s campsites Same Same offers Thai specialties and a wine bar in the former Rambutan space on Sunset the refashioning of Silver Lake are deluxe, from carpeted Blvd. Photo credit: Kathy A. McDonald staple Rambutan Thai restau- floors and elevated blow-up rant, now called Same Same, mattresses in the tents to craft the sale, they realized Nooch- with a wine bar and Rambu- cocktails at the campfire. A chef laor and Daniel were the busi- tan’s favorites available to-go. and bartender are on staff while nesses’ biggest assets. Both entrepreneurs offer Puckett leads daily hiking trips. All agreed the restaurant inspiration as they acknowl- Costs vary per excursion. concept and menu was in need edge the benefits of following A driving force behind the of a refresh. Enter Same Same, “[Kanye] said let’s do begins with Donnie’s trumpet one’s passion, whether its eco- revamp of the Rambutan Thai now with regional Thai dish- a good ass job on Chance and Chance’s adlib screech, tourism or hospitality. space and menu into Same es paired with Old and New three,” was one line of Chance two staples of any good Chance Chris Puckett, who grew Same was a similar search for World wines and beers. the Rapper’s powerful verse the Rapper song. There’s a up hiking and camping all the authentic, albeit in a brick- “It’s not just something on Kanye West’s “Ultralight steady build throughout the over the world as an Army and-mortar restaurant. newer and better,” offers Weis- Beam,” off of The Life of Pablo, first verse, with Chance rap- brat, burnt out on his career in Adam Weisblatt, along blatt. “We’ve aligned as part- that sent the music world into ping over the Chicago Chil- sports marketing and decided with partners and fellow sea- ners and kept the human as- a frenzy. dren’s Choir before Kanye ap- to start his outdoor travel soned hospitality pros Holly sets,” he says. It’s almost hard to be- pears to profess that “music is company after realizing what Zack and Angus McShane, lieve that just two years ago all we got, so we might as well he loved most: the wild. were looking for a spot to open Puckett Excursions Chancelor Bennett, otherwise give it all we got.” “I needed to get back to a Spanish wine bar when they (323) 645-0335 known as Chance the Rapper, Following “All We Got” my roots and do something met with Katy Noochlaor and Puckettexcursions.com started the hashtag “#Help- is standout song “No Prob- that I truly enjoyed and filled Annie Daniel, the owners of ChanceMeetKanye.” The lem (feat. Lil Wayne & 2 my soul,” he said. Rambutan Thai for the last SAME SAME Chicago native achieved Chainz).” 2 Chainz provides Friends had always relied 13 years. They initially were 2835 W. Sunset Blvd. his goal backstage at Jay-Z’s his strongest verse in ages and on Puckett as a vacation re- in discussions to buy out the (213) 273-8424 Budweiser Made in America Lil Wayne fills in superbly source. When he wasn’t work- space, but as they negotiated samesamethai.com Festival in Downtown Los as Chance the Rapper issues Angeles’ Grand Park. his warning to labels to stop Even though Coloring Book trying to shut down his free, is Chance the Rapper’s first of- for the people, independent ficial release since 2013’s Acid music venture. “Angels,” Rap, diamond certified on mix- “Mixtape (feat. Young Thug tape distribution platform Dat- & Lil Yachty)” and “Smoke piff and “universally acclaimed” Break (feat. Future)” also by Metacritic, Chance has cer- stand out, but it’s Chance’s tainly been busy. gospel rap that sets him apart Aside from touring con- as an artist. stantly and releasing a mix- Chance’s song “Sunday tape, Surf, with Donnie Trum- Candy,” off Donnie Trumpet pet and the Social Experiment, and the Social Experiment’s Chance has been setting firsts Surf, was the first time I had around the music industry. heard rap song that was so If you didn’t know, none “God-centered.” Chance con- of Chance the Rapper’s music tinues this trend on his own has ever been sold; it is all re- release with songs like “Bless- leased for free under his own ings” and “Finish Line.” independent label. Therefore, Even if you don’t support when he graced the Saturday the religion, the combination Night Live stage on December of choir singing and Chance’s 12th, 2015 he became the first rapping is beautiful. independent artist to ever per- Coloring Book continues form on the show. to show Chance the Rapper’s Coloring Book is just rise throughout the rap indus- Find what you need, when you Chance the Rapper’s next mu- try and his growth from the sic venture and his next plat- kid who made a mixtape while form for reshaping album re- serving a ten-day school sus- need it! leases into the modern age of pension to the torchbearer of streaming. Chicago rap and the posterboy This week, Coloring Book for streamed music releases. became the first album to make His next venture is to get the Billboard 200 entirely off of the Grammys to change their album streams, ranking number rules to allow streamed al- ✣ eight, after a limited Apple Mu- bums for consideration. Into the Light Organizing Service sic exclusive release. But aside Coloring Book was initially from the history it’s making, an Apple Music exclusive, but Home – Office : Clutter Management & Space Planning Coloring Book is also a damn is in wide release as of May good mixtape. 27th. (213) 247-0611 Kanye West fulfills his intothelightorganizing.com promise to help Chance by The author is on loan to the Working throughout the L.A. area since 2002 Member - Nat’l Assoc. Professional Organizers, Past N.A.P.O-L.A. Director of Communications providing the chorus to open- Ledger this summer from Member Echo Park Chamber of Commerce and Apartment Assoc. of Greater L.A. ing track “All We Got,” which Boston College.

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Fighting a New Set of Discriminatory Laws gress, anti-LGBT initiatives BEACHWOOD from page 1 By Adam Schiff, U.S. Congressman, California’s 28th District are being proposed as poi- life headaches, but crime and son pills to must-pass legisla- other safety concerns. Across the yes, even in Congress. in North Carolina and was tion. In fact, in May, Sen- Some are demanding the country, there In North Carolina, the city signed into law by Gov. Pat ate Republicans attached city shut down the trailhead have been a of Charlotte took a major step McCrory. Since then, an in- an amendment authorizing to the sign, which they say host of laws forward in February by enact- junction has been issued to legislation for defense pro- was created illegally under for- introduced at the state level to ing an ordinance to prohib- prevent North Carolina from grams that would rescind ex- mer Los Angeles City Coun- discourage poor and minor- it discrimination in relation implementing the law, and the isting workplace protections cilmember Tom LaBonge, a ity voters from turning out at to restrooms, shower rooms Dept. of Justice has filed suit for LGBT employees of fed- long-term representative of the polls. The Justice Dept. and private clubs on the basis to overturn it. eral contractors—effectively the area and a vocal booster of has been fighting back against of sexual orientation or gender Moreover, compa- condoning taxpayer-funded public access to the park dur- these provisions, which, discrimination across every ing his many years in office. framed as an effort to prevent federal agency and seeking to Life has gotten so bad for voter fraud, are little more Even in the halls of Congress, anti-LGBT undo protections that were is- residents in the area, they’ve than a transparent attempt to sued by President Obama in taken to making videos of influence elections by depriv- initiatives are being proposed as poison 2014 through executive order. the line of cars in cue on the ing people of their franchise. pills to must-pass legislation. U.S. Attorney Gener- street—or even worse, people Now, there is a new wave al Loretta Lynch may have and children walking in the of discriminatory laws being said it best. “This is about a middle of the street as if it passed at the state level tar- identity. nies have cancelled major great deal more than just bath- were a park—to pose in front geting the LGBT, and par- Almost immediately, the events and plans for corporate rooms,” she said. of Los Angeles’s most famous ticularly transgender, com- General Assembly was called expansion in the state. And the Now the fight continues landmark. They report their munity. This may not be a into special session to pass federal government has acted to ensure that no individual driveways are blocked by er- surprise, but it’s disappointing HB-2. This wide-ranging to affirm that all students in is denied service or federal rant cars, tourists defecate on all the same given the tremen- law aims to prohibit trans- public schools must be al- benefits or risks being fired their property and sometimes dous progress that we’ve seen gender people from using the lowed to use the restroom that because of their sexual orien- strangers even picnic on their in becoming a more inclusive bathroom or locker room that matches their gender identity, tation or gender identity. lawns. Some say it’s all fun and society. matches their gender iden- or else risk facing lawsuits or This is about basic dignity games until a tourist or hiker, In the wake of the U.S. tity. It will also override all losing federal aid. and equality under the law, is accidentally run over while Supreme Court’s land- other LGBT nondiscrimina- Sadly, North Carolina’s and treating everyone with re- trying to take a selfie on the mark Obergefell decision last tion ordinances in the state, HB-2 isn’t an isolated inci- spect. As several states adopt area’s tiny, poorly lit streets. year, which established mar- and directly prohibit counties dent. So-called “bathroom these misguided laws, it’s our “It will be a big lawsuit riage equality for all as the law and cities from passing any bills” and other anti-transgen- responsibility at the federal when someone eventually gets of the land, some have reacted new protections. der efforts in the same vein level—both in Congress and killed up here,” said long time by pushing new homophobic Despite immediate na- have been proposed in at least in the Administration—to resident Sarajane Schwartz, and transphobic ideas in state tional backlash, the legisla- a dozen other states. fight back against these dis- who along with some other legislatures, in the courts, and tion passed both chambers Even in the halls of Con- criminatory provisions. see BEACHWOOD page 31

Cancel Cable with a Click? By California Assemblymember Mike Gatto

You’ve seen technology grant consumers a the ads from wide variety of cable, Internet c o m p a n i e s and phone service products that adver- from which they may choose, tise the ease and while companies make it of signing up simple to buy or upgrade ser- for their cable vices, a cancellation request or Internet service over the is usually a prolonged ordeal web. However, if you decide where customers are often to cancel those same services, pressured into extending their you’re often forced to suffer contracts. through infuriating, time- AB 2867 provides a con- consuming telephone calls, venient and consumer-friendly often spending hours on hold. option for Californians to re- We’ve all been there. move unwanted services with- That’s why I introduced out a long phone call.

AB 2867 provides a convenient and consumer-friendly option for Californians to remove unwanted services without a long phone call. a major consumer-protection There are times when measure that would require we, as the Legislature, need companies that allow Cali- to step in to protect consum- HOLLYWOOD fornians to sign-up for cable ers and make people’s lives or Internet services online, a little easier. This is one of SIGN RUN to also allow them to cancel those times. those services online. AB 2867 allows Califor- Mike Gatto is the Chair- SAVE THE DATE! nians to conveniently unsub- man of the Utilities & Com- scribe from a service with a merce Committee and the simple click of the mouse. It longest-serving current member JUNE 4, 2016 just makes sense, that if you of the State Assembly. He repre- are able to sign up for a service sents California’s 43rd Assembly online, you should also be able District, which includes Los An- For more information call 323 762 8760 or visit to cancel it the same way. geles, Glendale, and Burbank. Rapid advancements in asm.ca.gov/gatto www.ymcaLA.org/Hollywoodsignrun

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[real estate] Area Poised Pretty For Strong Summer By Erin Hickey, Ledger Contributing Writer

Southern California home than 2% compared to the Locally, sale prices for sales were down in April a little month prior and up nearly 7% both single-family homes over 3% compared to the same percent year-over-year. and condos were up in time last year, but were up 4% The April 2016 median April, compared to the compared to March, accord- price was the highest for any same time last year, across ing to data from CoreLogic, a month since September 2007, the board in all zip codes. real estate analytics firm out of when it was $462,000, but Most significantly, La Jolla, CA. still about 9% below the peak Los Feliz saw a 68% jump “Southern California’s median of $505,000 reached for its price median, end- spring home-buying season in that summer of that year. ing April with 16 homes got off to a lackluster start,” Home sales of $500,000 sold at a median of $1.75 said Andrew LePage, a Core- or more accounted for nearly million. Logic research analyst. “Job 44% of sales in April 2016. According to Colin growth, household growth The number of homes that Hoffmeister, a realtor with 1842 Hollyvista Avenue, a Mid-Century Modern home in the Franklin Hills sold for $1.31 and low mortgage rates are fu- sold for $500,000 or more in Keller Williams Los Feliz, million. Colin Hoffmeister of Keller Williams Los Feliz represented the seller and Eva Berges of Tracy Do at Compass represented the buyer. eling housing demand,” LeP- April 2016 rose 3.5% com- there are likely several fac- age said, “but many would-be pared with April 2015, while tors in this increase, the $974,000, up 26.5% com- areas of the Ledger’s coverage homebuyers continue to strug- sales between $500,000 and neighborhood’s walkability pared to a year ago. area, the Hollywood Hills zip gle with inventory, credit and $800,000 rose just over 6%. and “very desirable school sys- In the Silver Lake area, code of 90068 had, by far, affordability constraints.” However, sales of homes tem” among them. the median price for a home the most activity in April ac- The median price for all that were $800,000 or more Meanwhile, Echo Park’s sold in April was $975,000, up cording to CoreLogic with 25 Southern California homes fell 1.5% percent year over median numbers were equally 15% over last year. homes sold at a median price sold in April 2016 was year while sales of $1 million strong. In April, that area saw While median price in- of $1.35 million, a 6% increase $458,000, up a little more or more dipped 2.5%. 13 homes sell at a median of creases were stronger in other see REAL ESTATE page 14

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[HOUSE & HOLMES] [KEEN TO BE GREEN] REAL ESTATE from page 13 The Key to Home Fully Connecting with Nature compared to April of 2015. Improvement By Meher McArthur, Ledger Columnist Hoffmeister points to a trend among Los Angeles By Rob Loos, Ledger Columnist I have been en- Many of us work indoors, homebuyers moving farther I “misplaced” and $35 for each lock cylinder joying My First exercise in gyms and drive east as one possible factor. our front to be re-keyed, plus $2 to $4 Summer in the from place to place oblivious “We’re feeling a migration door key somewhere between a key. That adds up fast; there Sierra by en- to birdsong, floral fragrances of people from the Westside the gym and my car. had to be a better way. vironmental- or damp morning grass. Our right now,” he said. “[The Hol- At first, I panicked, but I faced this situation as I ist John Muir. food is wrapped in plastic and lywood Hills] could be a hap- then I thought, “Not a prob- face all of my home improve- Based on a journal he kept as many of us witness the world py medium for them, without lem, I’ve got a spare key.” As ment woes, by contacting my a shepherd in the Sierras in through screens. going so far east.” I headed for my “secret hid- friend, the super-contractor, 1869, the book is a poetic out- With minimal daily con- Condo medians were also ing place”—the fake rock in Dave. strong for the area in April, John Muir famously believed but not quite as robust. I began to amass a massive list of people that we should experience nature with Again, the Hollywood Hills area saw the most sale who have a copy. Did the guy who fixed our all of our senses. activity with eight homes sold, furnace ever give us back the key? How about at a median price of $566,000, my sister in Ohio after her visit? pouring of his wonder at the nection to nature, no wonder up nearly 21% compared to flora and fauna of the Califor- we are doing a dismal job of the same time last year. the garden—I started to think “Forget the cylinders,” nia mountains. protecting it. Medians were also in about other copies of our key. Dave said. “Just go to the I also recently watched I relish my daily walks the black in the Echo Park I began to amass a massive hardware store and buy a three a KCET documentary about along the Silver Lake reservoir. and Los Feliz areas, but at list of people who have a copy. pack of new locks—it comes Charles Lummis, a journalist I admire the nesting heron, bra- much lower price gains of Did the guy who fixed our fur- with four keys and it will cost who fought for Native Ameri- zen coyote and towering trees, 8.7% and 2.4% respectively. nace ever give us back the key? less than the locksmith charg- can rights and historic pres- while catching up with world The median prices paid in How about my sister in Ohio es to drive over.” ervation, who walked 2,200 news on my headphones. those areas were $625,000 after her visit? I hit my local hardware miles from Cincinnati to Los John Muir famously be- for Echo Park and $602,000 This is a problem; espe- store and sure enough Dave Angeles in 1884. lieved that we should experi- for Los Feliz. However, sales cially when I confirmed that was right. I am now safe and Learning about the pro- ence nature with all of our were few. Echo Park only had our front door key also opens secure with brand new locks, found connection both men senses and that, “In every walk one condo sell in April while our back door. I may as well which I was able to replace felt during their epic walks to with nature one receives far Los Feliz had four. not lock our house—there are myself with a Phillips head land, nature and climate made more than he seeks.” Silver Lake saw two con- so many keys out there. screwdriver. Which goes to me consider how removed our This summer, rather than dos sell in April at a median I called a couple of lock- prove my lesson about home daily lives are from the natural listening to world news, I plan price of $399,000. CoreLogic smiths, who wanted to charge improvement: “If I can’t fig- environment. We are so often to take my cue from these his- did not provide comparative between $35 and $75 to come ure it out—and I know that I separated by a layer of metal, toric walkers and try to listen numbers for Silver Lake condo to the house, and between $18 can’t—my friend Dave can.” plastic, brick or glass. to the world itself. sales for April of 2015.

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LOS FELIZ | Wallace Neff Villa | New Listing LOS FELIZ | 4916 Finley Avenue | New Listing LOS FELIZ | 2001 Micheltorena Street | In Escrow LOS FELIZ | 4239 Dundee Drive | New Listing web: 0286514 | $4,847,000 web: 0286584 | $2,397,000 web: 0308669 | $1,700,000 web: 0286635 | $1,595,000 Circa 1924 gated Spanish Colonial Masterpiece Elegant Georgian Colonial manor designed by Welcome home to Casa Torena, a timeless 1948 Classic Traditional c1941 in superb location. restored to perfection. 5bd/6ba, pool, view. legendary California architect Wallace Neff. 3bd/2ba Spanish home in Moreno Highlands. 3bd/3ba + family room all beautifully restored. Konstantine V. | Rick Yohon 323.270.1725 Konstantine Valissarakos 323.252.9451 Jeffrey Young 213.819.9630 Konstantine V. | Rick Yohon 323.270.1725

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HOLLYWOOD HILLS EAST | 3311 Ledgewood Drive LOS FELIZ | 3245 Lowry Road SILVER LAKE | 937 Maltman Ave | New Listing LOS FELIZ | 3279 Lowry Road | New Listing web: 0286589 | $9,995/month web: 0286568 | $7,500/month web: 0286636 | $4,700/month web: 0286583 | $2,000/month Gated, private and serene Spanish Villa c. 1926 Spanish colonial revival styled residence. Excep- Spectacular panoramic views from the moment Guest House. Private single home perched atop with an outstanding mix of period details and tionally maintained by 3rd generation family. you walk inside! Modernized 1920’s bungalow 2 garages large single room, w/decorative fireplace updated luxury. 2 story home is comprised of 4 bedrooms, 3 bath. bedrooms, 3 baths with large decks. & mantle, kitchen, stove & refrigerator. 3/4 bath, Mia Coveny 310.871.1607 Judy Dionzon 323.394.2330 Rick Yohon 323.270.1725 Judy Dionzon 323.394.2330

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Landlords Feeling Financial Squeeze of Retrofits By Erin Hickey, Ledger Contributing Writer

LOS ANGELES—Owners of of a small 4-foot overhang, more than 13,000 “soft-story” which he said falls well within apartment complexes and con- earthquake safety regulations. dos built before 1978 began Per the ordinance, land- receiving notices from the city lords are allowed to appeal the of Los Angeles in April, in- retrofit mandate if they believe forming them their buildings their building is up to code, would likely require city-man- but the financial burden of dated retrofits for earthquake proof is on them to do so. Marketing. Strategy. Execution. safety. “The city has taken a po- Soft-story buildings, also sition of ‘you’re guilty until known as “dingbats,” gener- proven innocent,’” said Field. ally feature first floor park- “I spent $3,500 to create a set ing underneath second-story of ‘as built’ plans to send to apartments, supported by the engineer. About 45 sec- flimsy garage walls or a pair of onds later, he said ‘I can tell poles. just by looking, no this doesn’t Popularized during the qualify.’” city’s post World War II ex- Field said he plans to sub- pansion, these bastions of mid- mit the plans—along with a century kitsch have become an letter from his architect—to iconic part of Los Angeles’ ar- the city in the hope that that chitectural landscape. will be enough to exempt

In January, the Los Angeles City Council voted to allow landlords to pass half the “cost of retrofits on to tenants, including those whose buildings are rent controlled, in the form of rent increases up to $38 per month for a period of 10 years. NEW LISTING

But, as the 1994 North- him. Otherwise, Field said, 4984 Vincent Ave. | Eagle Rock ridge earthquake taught, he can expect to pay another dingbats are also incredibly few thousand dollars ”to hire dangerous, prone to collapse an engineer and pay the city’s Welcome Home. The ultimate California bungalow during seismic shaking unless formal appeals fee. in the heart of Eagle Rock. Offered at $999,000 properly reinforced. “Sure, I can pass half the At issue is the cost of the cost of renovations on to the repairs, estimated between tenants, but what if it doesn’t $60,000 and $130,000, which need to be renovated? I [have building owners must foot to] just eat that cost,” said You have ONE chance to sell your home. with no city assistance. Field. “[The city] should have In January, the Los Ange- to go out and inspect and run Choose sophisticated representation. les City Council voted to al- the numbers themselves.” low landlords to pass half the Tracy Lamonica, who cost of retrofits on to tenants, owns a condo in a Vermont including those whose build- Avenue complex earmarked ings are rent controlled, in the for retrofits, said there is no form of rent increases up to question that his building $38 per month for a period of needs to be updated. 10 years. He said he is not sure how Even with the rent in- much retrofitting his condo Boni Bryant Joe Reichling Sara Reichling crease, Alan Field, who owns a will cost, but his homeowners’ 4-unit apartment building on association will likely pay the Hillhurst Avenue, said the ret- cost upfront, then charge in- rofit costs are prohibitive for dividual owners incrementally landlords, since most of the through fees added to their buildings requiring retrofits monthly dues. are rent controlled. Ultimately, he said, unex- “I appreciate the fact that pected costs like this are part Patrick Moya Courtney Pickard Matthew Seeley it needs to be done and it of the risk inherent in making should be done,” said Field. the decision to own. “But there should be a hard- “Tenants made the choice ship rule” for landlords who to rent so they wouldn’t have BONI BRYANT & JOE REICHLING cannot afford the retrofits. to worry about things like Further complicating this,” he said. “I think it’s a Sotheby’s International Realty | 323-671-2385 | BryantReichling.com the issue is that, according to little bit unfair [to pass 50% Field, his building is not a true of costs on to them]. If it were soft story and does not actu- 20%, maybe.” Operated by Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. Real estate agents affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. ally need to be retrofitted. Still, he said, “I think the are independent contractor sales associated and are not employees of Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. Boni Bryant Field said the city added city should be giving landlords CalBRE 01245334. Joe Reichling CalBRE 01427385. his building to the list because an incentive to renovate.”

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Possible Cell Tower Has Some Worried, Citing Blight Harbinger By Kurt Rademaekers, Ledger Contributing Writer

ATWATER VILLAGE—Veri- zon Wireless has applied for a permit to install a 49-foot cell tower within a large storage fa- (p) 323.275.9273 cility near homes along Seneca Avenue. But, some neighbors are worried that doing so will cause blight, reduce property values, could cause health is- sues and that the tower will be the first of many that could be automatically permitted in the Leasing… area without public input. The proposed site for the A cell tower on Casitas Ave. in Atwa- cell tower is on property occu- ter Village is disguised to look like tree branches. Photo: Kurt Rademaekers. JASMINE WARD pied by Storage Etc. Los Feliz, Lo Feliz which runs the entire length provider to install additional (cell) 323.284.4572 of Seneca Avenue between cell towers in a given location [email protected] LEASED LEASED Los Feliz and Glendale boule- after one permit is granted for 3939 Prospect Ave. 1732 1/2 N. Mariposa Ave. vards immediately behind area that spot. Additionally, no Los Feliz Los Feliz homes. The cell tower would public input is required for 1 bed 1 bath, $2,995 2 bed 1 bath, $3,195 be erected on the ground of subsequent permit requests. the storage facility, but about Myers’ petitions against 10 yards of the tower would the plan will be presented LINDSAY VICTORY be visible over the height line to the city’s zoning admin- Silve Lake of the facility and that is what istration and to Los Angeles Atwate Viage has some residents worried. City Councilmember Mitch (cell) 323.844.0329 According to Juanita My- O’Farrell. A required public [email protected] LEASED LEASED ers, a resident of Seneca Av- hearing on the issue for March BRE LIC. #01970611 2037 Griffith Park Blvd. 3933 Legion Lane enue, she has a petition with 1st was postponed and no new Silver Lake Atwater Village 750 signatures that protests date has been set. 1 bed 1 bath, $1,995 2 bed 1 bath, $2,595 the proposed installation. “We are not opposed “Even when a cell tower is to cell towers,” said Myers. ‘decorated’ to look like a tree “However, we feel there are it’s always obvious it’s a cell many nearby industrial loca- tower, and it’s always ugly,” tions where Verizon could Sale… she said. “An eyesore hover- place a tower that would meet ing above homes here will de- their needs more responsibly stroy the look and feel of the and without impacting resi- neighborhood we love. Once dents so negatively.” a tower goes up it’s there for- In April, the Atwater Vil- ever. The damages to property lage Neighborhood Council values and the blight will be unanimously voted in opposi- permanent and will be felt for tion of the tower installation. generations.” A request to speak to Stor- SOLD According to federal law, a age Etc. company president ALISON GILBERT city cannot deny a subsequent Gregory Houge was not re- request by any mobile service turned. 616 N. AVE 63 › HIGHLAND PARK › 2 BED/1 BATH › SOLD: $523,000 ALISONPROPERTIES.COM Represented Buyer (p) 323.419.0065 BRE#01879624

OUT & ABOUT from page 10 Also, there’s free beer. Free. The Clubhouse Theater June 15th, Richard III The Independent 10:00 p.m. 160 N. Vermont Ave. Shakespeare Co. returns to Griffith Info: clubhouseimprov.com Park this summer with William Shakespeare’s tale of royal MONA GHOSSEIN treachery. This production will FOOD AND DRINK draw influence from playwright Colley Cibber’s 1699 adaptation L. A. Beer Week The eighth annual of Shakespeare’s original 1591 L. A. Beer Week celebrates Los play. For over 200 years Cibber’s Angeles’ growing micro-brewing reworked version of Richard III, scene. Events will include brewery PENDING SOLD which combined Shakespeare’s tap takeovers at local bars and original text with new material by restaurants, rare beer tastings, BRITA KLEINGARTNER Cibber, was performed more than home brewing classes and 848 N. KINGS ROAD › W. HOLLYWOOD 3122 VERDUGO PL. › GLASSELL PARK MONAANDBRITA.COM the original script. This production conversations with local brewers. 2 BED/2 BATH › LISTED: $729,000 2 BED/2 BATH › SOLD: $522,000 (p) 323-284-4529 will take some elements from The festivities kick off with a beer BRE#01342592 Represented Buyer BRE#01977100 Cibber’s adaptation, but primarily fest at downtown’s Center Studios stick to the original text. Free, on June 18th. Event prices vary; donations welcomed. Old L.A. Zoo, kickoff festival tickets start at $20. Thurs. July 30th to Sat. June 25th to Bars, restaurants and breweries Sun. July 24th. 4730 Crystal Springs across Los Angeles, Sat. June 18th Dr. Information: iscla.org to Sun. June 26th. Information: labeerweek.org COMEDY COMMUNITY BriTANicK Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher got their start Camp Library As part of the doing sketch comedy on sites library’s summer reading club, join like Youtube and Funny Or Die. Drum to Learn for afternoon of fun. Now the duo known as BriTANicK Kids will learn how to keep the beat SOLD have a regular improv residency on a variety of drums as well as CRISTINA BROW at the Clubhouse Theater. Their useful learning techniques that can 4035 AVENUE 40 › GLASSELL PARK › 2 BED/1 BATH › SOLD: $540,000 BROWHOMES.COM shows consist of two long form help them in school. Free. Los Feliz Represented Buyer (p) 323-282-3623 improv sets: the first featuring Branch Library, Mon. June 20th, 3:30 BRE #01964062 just the duo and the second p.m. 1874 Hillhurst Ave. Info: lapl. performed with a surprise guest. org and (323) 913-4710 Page 20 Su Casa REAL ESTATE www.losfelizledger.com June 2016 Eastside Investment Property Specialists

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TOURISM from page 1 tions why the chamber is not legal settlement reached in required to pay a leasing fee 1992 between the Hollywood for the privilege to make a Chamber of Commerce and profit on public land, like oth- the city. er “concessionaries” in Griffith Under this settlement, the Park. city owns the land the sign sits “We have no idea when on, while the chamber owns they are going to film,” or even trademark rights to the sign’s “how much revenue the sign image. generates,” she said. The settlement also creat- Beachwood Canyon, an ed a little known organization area of about 560 homes, sits called the Hollywood Sign directly below the Hollywood Trust, which is responsible for sign. In recent years, GPS day-to-day maintenance and technology has funneled an preservation of the sign. unprecedented number of sign The arrangement means seeking tourists into this once the trust ensures the sign arrangement that birthed the figures on Hollywood Sign that the city does not receive hidden residential enclave, cre- is structurally sound and is trust. In short, at the end of revenue to the public. any direct revenue from the ating a variety of public safety painted and insured. Addi- every year, the Hollywood Additionally, Gubler said Hollywood Sign. Instead, the and quality of life issues. tionally, the trust pays for a Chamber of Commerce is while the chamber is “trying Hollywood Chamber collects Many residents believe security system at the sign and only required to replenish the to be cooperative” in work- revenue from licensing fees on revenue from the Hollywood maintains the official Hol- trust’s bank account balance ing with the city to alleviate the sign’s image and is then le- Sign’s licensing should help lywood Sign website. But, to $150,000. The $150,000 Beachwood Canyon’s tourism gally required to direct a por- fund solutions resolving these Baumgart said, the trust con- threshold remains constant— troubles, solving these issues, tion of this revenue to the trust issues. tracts the sign’s licensing out regardless of how much mon- he said, “really goes beyond” to cover the sign’s yearly main- However, both the Holly- to a public relations firm. ey the chamber makes from the chamber’s mission. tenance costs, estimated at be- wood Chamber and the Hol- Baumgart also said the licensing fees. The Hollywood Chamber tween $30,000 and $50,000. lywood Sign Trust seem reluc- trust’s yearly operating budget The arrangement means of Commerce is a non-profit, This arrangement has ir- tant to get involved in funding is far lower than most people that the Hollywood Cham- tax-exempt corporation that ritated many Beachwood Can- such solutions. expect. ber retains control over the focuses on promoting the well- yon residents, who live in the Chris Baumgart, the In 2014, the last year vast majority of money made being of Hollywood business. shadow of the sign and feel chairman of the Hollywood tax filings for the trust are from the Hollywood Sign. Yet, Los Angeles City Coun- their neighborhood is entitled Sign Trust, said solving Beach- publically available, the it remains unclear how much cilmember David Ryu’s Chief to at least a portion of the wood’s problems sits outside trust’s assets were just over money this actually is. of Staff Sarah Dusseault was sign’s licensing revenue. the trust’s “narrowly defined $120,000. Expenses were According to Leron installed as a trustee on the Christine O’Brien, a 35- mission” of “preserving, main- about $58,000. Gubler, the president and chief trust’s board last year. year resident and local activist, taining, and promoting the This relatively small op- executive officer of the Holly- Dusseault did not respond calls the sign arrangement a Hollywood Sign.” erating budget is another re- wood Chamber of Commerce, to multiple requests for com- “pretty rotten deal.” She ques- According to Baumgart sult of the complicated legal the chamber does not release ment for this story.

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[EASTSIDE EYE] [RESTAURANT REVIEW] Museum of Neon Art Glows Little Pine Sprouts on Rowena in Glendale By Pat Saperstein, Ledger Columnist By Kathy A. McDonald, Ledger Columnist The little Streamline rica. Where are the fasci- income level. If price isn’t an Bright neon signs are Moderne space on Rowena nating Middle Eastern-inspired issue and you’re a vegan or vintage Americana. They sat empty for years until D.J. eggplant dishes, the spices that vegetarian who wants a nice are so much a part of the and musician Moby—who make vegetables play so many glass of wine with dinner in streetscape, especially in previously owned a tearoom different roles, the sense that a casual and lively spot, you’ll Hollywood and downtown in Manhattan—announced the chef is actively combing the likely love Little Pine no mat- Los Angeles, that it’s easy he would open a full service local farmer’s markets and com- ter what anyone says. to miss the true artistry be- vegan restaurant there. ing up with specials to showcase Plus, all the profits are hind these often vivid cre- There have been a few their bounty? donated to animal welfare or- ations. wrinkles along the way, but Your opinion of the res- ganizations, which certainly In November, after a on a recent dinner visit, Little taurant will depend a lot on makes one feel better about two-year hiatus, the Muse- Pine seemed to have smoothed your dietary preferences and ordering a $12 bowl of bread. um of Neon Art (MONA) out some early service issues, providing meat-free comfort re-opened in a new soaring Sign up for the modern space on Brand Av- food with an emphasis on Ital- enue in Glendale, fittingly ian-style dishes. Los Feliz Ledger across from the Americana. Writing about a vegan email newsletter restaurant is always tricky for Central to the mu- The exterior of the Museum of Neon Art in between our regular non-vegans, so I brought my seum’s mission is the pres- glows with vintage neon signs. Photo cour- publication dates. ervation of historic neon tesy of Museum of Neon Art vegetarian daughter along for signs. a more objective opinion. Weekend brunch is popu- To start receiving yours, please “It’s not a completely lost art “Our purpose is preserva- register at www.losfelizledger.com or lar, though not all the dishes but it’s a dying art,” explained tion, but also to teach the skill email us at: [email protected] Kim Koga, MONA’s execu- of neon bending or fabricating are successful in their vegan tive director. “There’s so much so these signs can be restored,” versions. French toast without eggs boils down to just bread and syrup, for example. Grey Gardens in Hollywood Grove Appreciation of neon is resurging Panzanella should work well, since the Italian salad that 1917 North Wilton Place combines arugula, chunks of via social media thanks to so-called Hollywood Grove - Los Feliz sign geeks who record and share images bread, a tangy dressing—and “ in this version, avocado—is of vintage examples. already vegan, but it’s all bread with barely any vegetables to balance it out. hand-crafted skill that goes into Koga said. The dinner menu offers a every aspect of this, that even if To that end, a separate wider selection, yet the focus people preserve a sign on their “electric lab” on site was built still seems more on filling, building, there needs to be peo- for neon tube shaping” dem- starchy items. It seems like ple like us who can maintain onstrations and will eventu- they’re missing the opportu- the sign,” she adds. ally be home to glass making nity to try creative takes on Appreciation of neon is classes. vegetables. Stuffed shells resurging via social media Throughout the summer, with marinara are satisfying, thanks to so-called sign geeks nighttime neon cruise driv- with a mild ricotta that doesn’t who record and share images ing tours via open-air double taste fake. Fried cauliflower of vintage examples. decker bus will spotlight mas- is a good bet for the table to share, served with a savory he Welch House by Marshall P. Wilkinson, MONA’s current show terfully made pieces. 1920. Wilkinson designed homes for many #signgeeks includes work from “There’s nothing like kimchi aioli. The beer and wine list Hollywood elite of the 1920s and ‘30s, including 60 photographers who aim to neon,” Koga said. “You can Fred Astaire, Carole Lombard, Alan Ladd, seems more ambitious than the capture these colorful com- spell letters, make pictorial Russ Columbo and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. This elegant food, with selections like the TRegency-style home was built for inventor and jewelry mercial pieces before the sig- images out of it, make it blink, nage disappears. add colors and more.” trendy Scholium Project “Prince designer Horace Welch. The house is unremuddled--just Upcoming in July is Hol- in His Caves” white at $75. waiting for a fresh vision in Los Feliz’s sole historically- lywood Neon, which will spot- Museum of Neon Art Little Pine is better than protected neighborhood, Hollywood Grove. 4 bedrooms light the restored sign from 216 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale when it opened, but early an- upstairs; 3 baths total. Location is handy to Franklin The Brown Derby, once at 818-696-2149 nouncements promised flavors Avenue eateries and amenities as well as to Fern Dell and Griffith Park. Detached garage and flat front and rear Hollywood and Vine. neonmona.org of France, Italy and North Af- gardens. Great potential everywhere you look! $1,300,000

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[THEATER REVIEW] Native American Playwrights Spotlighted at the Autry By Marilyn Tower Oliver, Ledger Theater Critic

It’s a little known local Saturday, June 4th at 1 p.m. ronmental law to explore the fact that Native Voices at the In And So We Walked by issues of climate change. Autry Museum of the Ameri- Cherokee playwright DeLanna The author, an attorney can West is the nation’s lead- Studi, the protagonist, a Chero- at Pipestem Law Firm is a na- ing Equity theater company kee artist and activist, recalls tionally acclaimed playwright dedicated to the development walking with her father as she whose play Manhatta is at The and production of plays writ- retraces her ancestors’ steps Public in New York City. A ten by Native American play- during the Trail of Tears—the second play by Nagle, Sliver wrights. forced migration of the Chero- of a Full Moon is currently on This June, three new plays kee from their own lands to a national tour. Sunday, June A reading of (italicized) Crickets by Vicki Lynn Mooney, part of last year’s Festi- val of New Plays at the Autry Museum of the American West. (From left) Brian will be presented at the Autry’s Oklahoma in 1838. 5th at 1 p.m. Wescott, Roman Zaragoza and Shaun Taylor-Corbett. 18th Festival of New Plays. Studi is known for her Randy Reinholz, co-cre- The staged readings, which are work as an actor in The Edge ator of Native Voices says that “The readings give the most recent production was free, will take place at the Au- of America, The Only Good In- the writers are in residence at writer an opportunity to listen They Don’t Talk Back by Tlin- try’s Wells Fargo Theatre and dian and Blessed. She has actu- the Autry a week before the to the audience hear the play,” git playwright Frank Henry will be followed by an audi- ally walked the Trail of Tears readings where they work with said Reinholz, and evaluate Kaash Katasse. ence feedback session. herself. Saturday, June 4th at a director and a dramaturge to how it is heard by others.” Performances are free, but Bears and Black Sheep by 4 p.m. polish their works. He said that many of space is limited and reserva- Jason Grasl, a Blackfeet play- Fairly Traceable by Chero- Reinholz, a Choctaw, has the plays in prior years have tions are strongly advised. wright, explores the troubled kee attorney Mary Kathryn appeared on stage and screen gone on to production by relationship between two Nagle is set in the aftermath of in Los Angeles, New York, other companies in the Unit- The Autry Museum of the brothers, one more traditional Hurricane Katrina The central Washington D.C. and San Di- ed States. Every March, one American West, 4700 Western and one more contemporary, character, a young Pointe-au- ego where he is a professor of full staged production is pre- Heritage Way. Free parking, as they explore the issues of Chien Native American from theater, television and film at sented by Native Voices. The (323) 667-2000, theautry.org land use on their native lands. southern Louisiana, uses envi- San Diego State University. Sunset Hall - Curriculum and Advocacy Thanks to our ad sponsor Sunset Hall. They offer... [SENIOR MOMENTS] [STARGAZING] Programs for Conversational free-thinking older Spanish at GPACC on Congress Can Agree Sometimes Trio of Planets adults (323) 660-5277 Thursdays at 3:00-4:30 By Stephanie Vendig, Ledger Columnist on View Griffith Park Adult Community Center Calendar Anthony Cook In this po- You can also take advan- Wednesday, June 15th, 2016, litical sea- tage of lunch meals at vari- Ledger Columnist son, you ous sites throughout the city, 12:00 – 2:30 pm, Summer be- might have such as the Griffith Park Adult Lunch, General Meeting at Friendship Auditorium gins in the c onc lu d e d Community Center. Doors open at 11:45. Northern that Con- The new legislation will “The Current Political Situation” Hemisphere on gress and the make it possible to modernize A presentation by the Lifelong Learning Program at June 20th at President can never agree on multipurpose centers, provide California State University, Los Angeles. 3:34 p.m., Pa- anything. But on April 19th, more attention to the econom- You can sign up for lunch at GPACC between 10:30 and 11:30 am. cific Daylight President Obama signed Sen- ic needs of seniors, require evi- Time. This is also the longest NEW CLASSES: Beginning Spanish on Wednesdays ate Bill 192, the reauthoriza- dence-based health promotion day in the Northern Hemi- afternoons and Chair Yoga on Mondays, 10:45 – 11:15. tion of the Older Americans and disease prevention pro- sphere, and in Los Angeles the Call GPACC (323) 644-5579 for more information and sign-up. Act (OAA) after it was passed grams, plus promote chronic sunlight lasts 14 hours and 26 unanimously in both houses. disease self-management and The Lunch Program: Lunch is served 5 days a week at the Center. minutes. $2 is the donation for those over 60 years. $4 for less than 60 years. This legislation is one that falls prevention. The bright planets Jupiter, Daily lunch is served at 12 pm. Coffee and sign-in at 10:30. impacts a growing numbers It will also provide stron- Mars and Saturn can all be of Americans who will need ger elder justice and legal ser- For Information on the Griffith Park Adult Community seen as the sky darkens. Jupiter Club and getting a newsletter, call Stephanie Vendig at more supports to continue to vices provisions, more care- is at its highest and due south (323) 667-3043, or e-mail at [email protected] live in their communities as giver supports and Aging and at sunset. they age, a concept called “Ag- Disability Resource Centers. GPACC is located at 3203 Riverside Dr., just south of Los Feliz Bl. The orange planet Mars ing in Place.” At the signing in the Rose is low in the southeast during The OAA was original- Garden fifty years ago, Presi- evening twilight, but moves to ly part of President Lyndon dent Johnson spoke about its highest point in the south Johnson’s Great Society leg- the improvements made since WORRIED? before midnight. islation of 1965 and was cre- 1900 when life expectancy was The golden planet Saturn ated in response to the lack of 47 years of age. is at opposition, the position STRESSED? resources for senior citizens “When the century has in the sky directly opposite across the nation. It is a net- reached the age of 65, nearly the sun, on the 2nd. On that DEPRESSED? work of funding designed to one out of ten Americans has date, Saturn rises in the east- There are answers in this book. support services at the com- lived to 65 or longer,” he said. southeast at sunset, and sets munity level. 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Immaculate Heart Names [IMMACULATE HEART] CIF prelims and finals. Both The End of an Era the varsity and junior varsity New Principal swim teams were Sunshine By Ashley Conde, ’17 Virginia Hurst, IHM, to retire after more than League champions. Varsity 50 years of service The end of this We celebrated the depart- swimmers placed 7th overall at school year was ing seniors on Class Day on CIF finals. Additionally, Im- bittersweet. May 27th. Class Day is a cher- maculate Heart divers placed Immaculate Heart The Immaculate Heart com- ished Immaculate Heart tradi- 3rd and 5th at CIF finals. High School’s Board munity bid farewell to both re- tion, a sentimental send-off to Now students look for- of Trustees has named tiring Principal Virginia Hurst the seniors when students of all ward to their much-deserved Naemah Morris, an and the graduating seniors. At grades come together to wish summer vacations. Many will Immaculate Heart the same time, we welcomed the seniors well. This year’s participate in summer jobs, alumna, educator and one of our alums, Naemah Class Day, with its songs, let- internships, volunteer work, administrator, as the school’s next principal, effective July 1st. Ms. Hurst has been an integral part of Immaculate Heart for Morris will suc- (Left) Naemah Morris will replace Virginia Hurst, IHM as principal of Immaculate Heart High decades, and she truly embodies the Immaculate Heart “woman of great ceed retiring principal School. (Right) Virginia Hurst, IHM, is retiring Virginia Hurst, IHM, from her 19-year post as principal of Immaculate heart and right conscience” ideal. We wish Ms. Hurst a happy retirement who has been associ- Heart High School. as we welcome Ms. Morris, who has served as an Immaculate Heart ated with the school for teacher and administrator. most of her life. and philosophy of the school… Hurst graduated from Im- and will work diligently to be maculate Heart in 1954, and a faithful steward of the legacy Morris, as the incoming prin- ters, posters and annual read- and club planning meetings. returned to campus in 1969 as that Virginia Hurst has built.” cipal. Students also celebrated ing of Dr. Seuss’ Oh, the Places Others will embark on school- an English teacher. She later Morris, a member of Im- victorious athletic seasons, and You’ll Go!, truly exemplified hosted trips to the Galapagos chaired the English depart- maculate Heart’s Class of they now look forward to their the spirit of IH sisterhood. Islands as well as to Dublin, ment before serving as assis- 1995, returned to her alma summer vacations. Following Class Day, the London and Paris. Some will tant principal and, for the last mater in 2000 and has since Ms. Hurst has been an seniors partook in the Bacca- attend summer school, an op- 19 years, as principal. served the high school in sev- integral part of Immaculate laureate Mass May 29th, then portunity to gain class credits Immaculate Heart Presi- eral roles. Heart for decades, and she tru- donned white gowns and red in theology, physical educa- dent Maureen Diekmann Initially a social studies ly embodies the Immaculate roses for graduation at the tion, and the visual arts. praised Ms. Hurst’s service teacher, she later chaired the Heart “woman of great heart Hollywood Bowl May 31st. Winston Churchill once as the last administrator with department and became direc- and right conscience” ideal. Amidst the end-of-year said, “Now this is not the end. ties to the Sisters of the Im- tor of student activities. She We wish Ms. Hurst a happy activities, student life contin- It is not even the beginning of maculate Heart of Mary who is also the longtime modera- retirement as we welcome Ms. ued. Varsity track and field the end. But it is, perhaps, the founded the school in 1906. tor and coach of Immaculate Morris, who has served as an emerged from their season as end of the beginning.” Con- According to Diekmann, Heart High School’s Speech Immaculate Heart teacher and Sunshine League champions, gratulations to our seniors and Ms. Morris has a “deep under- and Debate Team. administrator. with athletes advancing to best of luck to Ms. Hurst. standing of the core mission

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[THOMAS STARR KING] Rube Goldberg: Science, Stress and Pizza! CONGRATULATIONS By Rebecca Castaneda, 8th grade Some peo- The project taught us ple might think that making about chain reactions and a middle school project would the transfer of energy, but John Marshall be easy, but when you’re ex- even more, it taught us about pected to make an amazing staying calm in tough situa- High School machine because you’re in a tions. Throughout the whole gifted magnet, it gets quite period of working and stress- hectic! ing, it was fun at the end to go Class of 2016 This semester, I participat- around and watch everybody ed in our annual Rube Gold- else’s work succeed. berg machine project with my My personal experience friends. This project has been was pretty great. I was working part of Thomas Starr King’s with one of my best friends, Gifted Arts and Tech 8th and we got to celebrate our Accepted to the Following Institutions grade curriculum forever! success with pizza. It was quite Amherst College Earlham College Seton Hall University The 8th graders are ex- the day in my opinion, but it’s pected to make a chain reac- all worth it because we got to Arizona State University Emory University Simmons College tion that has twelve to fifteen relax for a while before jump- Art Center College of Design Felician University Smith College machines that represent a ma- ing right back into the swing Azusa Pacific University FIDM St. John's University jor historical event. of things. Bard College Fordham University St. Olaf College Baylor University George Washington Univ. Stony Brook University Beloit College Glendale college Suffolk Bennington Goucher College Swarthmore College Boston College Hampshire College Syracuse University [ATWATER ELEMENTARY] Boston University Hartwick College UC Berkeley Hard at Schoolwork Bowdoin College Harvey Mudd College UC Davis By Ella Brennan, 5th grade Brandeis University Hawaii Pacific University UC Irvine Brightwood College Hofstra University UC Merced Being enrolled each table and at the end of Cal State Bakersfield Ithaca College UC Riverside in a class is like the week, the table that got the having a job. You can be fired, most points would roll the dice Cal State Channel Islands Johnson & Wales University UC San Diego get lunch breaks and you have to decide what prize they got. Cal State Chico Knox College UC Santa Barbara a solid workload. But in a job, If the table rolled a one, they Cal State Dominguez Hills La Verne UC Santa Cruz you don’t get memorable sto- got a jolly rancher from the Cal State East Bay Lawrence University UCLA ries like us here at school. jolly jar, two was a bathroom Cal State Fresno Lehigh University Universal Technical Institute I remember one Hallow- or homework pass, three was Cal State Fullerton Lewis and Clark University of Arizona een, a girl in my class, Pamela, a bag of chips, four was one was dressed as Wonder Wom- book from the class library, Cal State Humboldt Los Angeles City College University Of Hawaii an, and that particular Hal- five was a piece of chocolate, Cal State Long Beach Loyola Marymount University University of Idaho loween, it was quite windy. So and six was donuts for your Cal State Los Angeles Macalester College University of La Verne when Pamela got up to close the table. Sometimes, she would Cal State Maritime Marist College University of Massachusetts door, the wind swept her right make it a secret and also buy Cal State Monterey Bay Marymount California Univ. University of Miami up off her feet so she looked donuts not just for the table Cal State Northridge Middlebury College University of Michigan like she was flying! When we points, but for the kids who safely got her down, we all had did the reading log too. She Cal State Pomona Mills College University of Nevada Reno a good laugh about it. really made us toe the line. Cal State Sacramento Mass. Inst. of Technology University of North Texas Another memory is when Now after six years at At- Cal State San Bernadino Mount St. Mary University University of Oregon I was in 4th grade. My teacher, water, middle school here I Cal State San Diego Berkley School of Music University of Portland Ms. Fogel, gave out points to come! Cal State San Francisco New York University University of Puget Sound Cal State San Jose Northeastern University University of San Diego Cal State San Luis Obispo Northern Arizona University University of San Francisco Cal State Stanislaus Notre Dame at Maryland University of the Pacific California Institute of the Arts Occidental College Ursinus College Children’s Hospital Named California Lutheran University Oglethorpe University Univ. of Southern California One of Best in the Country Carnegie Mellon University Ohio Wesleyan Valley community college Chapman University Pacific Lutheran Washington State University Becker’s Hospital Review president and chief executive Clark University Pennsylvania State Wesleyan University announced in May that Chil- officer of CHLA. Colby College Pepperdine University West Virginia University dren’s Hospital Los Angeles Selections for the list were College of Saint Rose Platts College Whitman College (CHLA) had earned a coveted made based on rankings and place on its 2016 list of the 100 awards from sources such as College of the Holy Cross Point Loma Whittier college greatest hospitals in America. Healthgrades, the American Concordia University Irvine Pomona College Whitworth CHLA was the only free- Nurses Credentialing Cen- Coquitlam College Regent’s Univ. London Willamette standing children’s hospital in ter and The Leapfrog Group, Cornell University Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst. Woodbury California named to the list, among others. and one of just 10 hospitals The final result is a list of Creighton University Rice University Woodbury University named in all of California. 100 hospitals considered to be Dominican University Sarah Lawrence College Yale University “This recognition is a overall health care leaders in Drexel University Seattle University testimony to the tremendous their region, state or the na- work by our doctors, research- tion. ers, nurses, clinical technicians The full 2016 list is avail- The Faculty and Staff of John Marshall High School wish and staff who work to create able online at beckershospital- you the very best. We know that you will make us proud. hope and build healthier fu- review.com, and includes in- tures for our patients and their dividual profiles for all of the families,” said Paul S. Viviano, organizations included. GO BARRISTERS!

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[CITIZENS OF THE WORLD] Marshall Wins Online Decathlon Robina Henson, Abeer Hos- Spring Concert a Showcase sain, Tahmin Khan, Giovani John Marshall High ons,” said Los Angeles Unified Martinez, Arbyn Olarte, Tina of Diversity School won the 2016 U.S. School District Board Member Tan and Gun-Min Youn. The By Quinton Palmer, 4th grade Academic Decathlon Online Dr. Ref Rodriguez. “As the Coach is Larry G. Welch. competition, scoring 42,636.5 Academic Decathlon season has Marshall’s score in the Our spring con- tional Portuguese song about out of a possible 48,000 drawn to a close, these champi- State competition this March cert was exciting. It was dedi- kangaroos. We were all bop- points, and shattering last ons exemplified passion, heart, qualified them to compete in cated to Prince, and represent- ping our feet throughout. year’s record of 41,493.6. and a drive to win.” the national online events. ed many of the cultures of our The 1st graders sang the “Congratulations to the de- Members of Marshal HS Marshall represented Califor- school. French song “Le Petit Poisson” cathletes who continued to per- winning team are: Martin Gon- nia in the Large Schools Divi- The evening kicked off (“the little fish”). The song is form with the hearts of champi- zalez, Manuel Griffin-Espinoza, sion made up of nine schools. with our 4th graders doing a about fish and the ocean, sub- traditional Flamenco dance. jects they’ve been studying in I was a dancer. The song was class. called “Verde,” which means Following that, the 2nd green in Spanish. graders sang a spiritual song. “I appreciated that we The 3rd grade class then got to see the 4th graders do sang ”The Rainbow Connec- the Flamenco,” said Marisa tion,” which we all enjoyed. Berman, our principal. “And The concert concluded seeing the student musicians with the 5th grade singing the in Silver Lake combined with that was touching “The Times They Are great.” A-Changin’” by Bob Dylan. Our team of doctors Next up came the 5th Everyone enjoyed this is expanding. Thanks for graders, playing drums and symbolic concert, which singing their own original showcased our school’s diver- your support! compositions. sity. It was a highlight of an- Then the kindergarteners other great month at CWC waved flags and sang a tradi- Hollywood. • Guidance and support on sleep, nutrition and development • Low intervention philosophy • 24/7 accessibility [HOLLYWOOD SCHOOLHOUSE] • Punctuality Astrocamp • We take insurance By Isabella Payne, 6th grade • Parking available Hello! It’s Isa- Mars, a.k.a. climbing the rock • Extended hours bella again. In wall, trying to complete our this article, I “mission.” will be talking This trip was very excit- about an excit- ing, because we got to use our ing trip that imagination to paint a picture our 6th grade took. of space in almost all of our On Wednesday, April activities. 20th, we went to a science In my opinion, it was camp called AstroCamp. It very exciting to learn, not had things like rock climbing, only about Mars, but all sorts 2920 Sunset Boulevard • Silver Lake • 323-825-9223 • www.tribecapediatrics.com zip-lining, launching rockets, of awesome facts about other and offered many more mind- planets. Astrocamp was an blowing classes. amazing experience for me, We got to take a trip to and I strongly recommend it.

[FRANKLIN AVENUE ELEMENTARY] Fifth Grade Goals By Amalia Mauceri, 4th grade

As a 4th grader on time, so she should totally with only a few get the job.” days left in school, I’m start- Another goal of mine is to ing to think about some of my be one of the nicer 5th grad- Our Annual goals for 5th grade. First of all, ers. My brothers and I have I really want to get a service met many very nice ones and club job. At my school, all 4th others, not so nice. It breaks Back to School Guide graders have an opportunity to my heart that some 5th grad- Now separate pull out section! apply for a job—whether you ers made a 2nd grader cry at Target families with your school tours and open house message. want to be a room helper or a school. Poor kid. Still, I hope Everything every parent needs to know for public & private schools stair monitor—that they will to be a responsible, caring 5th hopefully fulfill the next year. grader who treats everybody and getting the school year off to a strong start. Because I had her as a equally. $15/column inch (our lowest price ever)* teacher, I will probably apply Finally, not only a goal for to be a room helper for Mrs. 5th grade, but for all my years Ad deadline: September 8th Delivers: September 29th Juarez. But it’s not as simple as of school, I want to get good Contact: Libby Butler-Gluck at (323) 644-5536 or [email protected] writing things down on a form grades. At Franklin, we don’t * Pricing only for pull-out school guide and handing it in. The teach- have As, Bs, Cs or Ds. We ers of the students who apply have 0s, 1s, 2s, 3s and 4s. 4 is get to write comments like: the highest and 0 is the abso- “I do not think this student lute lowest. Since next year is should be in service club be- my last year as a Franklin Fox cause…” or “This student has (our mascot is the fox), I’m go- been well-behaved all year and ing to try to make it my best always turns in her homework yet!!!

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BEACHWOOD from page 12 access the area due to traffic shopping mall Hollywood and [MOTHER OF INVENTION] residents, has filed a lawsuit congestion. Highland.” Kids and Art: Why It Is More against the city, claiming of- But according to crime Further, Sanchez said, “In ficials have essentially turned statistics provided by the terms of violent crime, it’s one Important Than Ever their once quiet neighborhood LAPD, crime in the area is of the safest areas in the city” By Rita Mauceri, Ledger Columnist into a public park with no low and there has not been and an area, he said he does parking, no sidewalks and no one reported incidence of fire not see as any persistent safety on their creative growth. bathrooms. or arson in years. issue. My daughter takes classes Multiple motions over the According to an analysis “But there is potential,” at the Wizard of Art in Los Fe- years authored by LaBonge, by the Ledger of crime and fire for fire and crime, he said. liz, where Paul Eventoff does and now by his successor Da- in the area from January 1st Depending on whom you remarkable work teaching kids vid Ryu, have also expressed to May 9th for the years 2012 talk with, you’ll get widely dif- of all ages the fundamentals of concern over the area’s safety. through 2016, the area had, ferent points of view on this. drawing and painting. LaBonge initiated, before on average, about 29 crimes Many worry tourists from My son, who has been cre- he left office last year, the -in during those months. more smoking friendly coun- ating comic books on his own, stallation of permit parking in The highest number of tries than the U.S. will drop will go there this summer. the area, in an attempt to dis- crimes reported for that time a lit cigarette like they do at Aside from the mini- courage tourists from visiting frame, 37, came in 2013, with home and ignite a fire. masterpieces they may pro- the area, a controversial rem- almost half of reports being “All of these people are duce, there are so many ben- edy, which Ryu is continuing. burglaries from cars. The re- playing the ‘public safety efits that come out of building Last New Year’s Day, maining crime figures were card,’” said Alison Gallant, As editor of a website children’s creative skills. Kids the Los Angeles Police Dept. scattered amongst residential also a resident in the lower geared toward millennial learn problem-solving, science, (LAPD) closed down the en- burglary, vandalism, identity Beachwood Drive area. “It’s moms, I spend much of my math, self-expression, and em- tire two-mile stretch of North theft or theft of personal prop- anecdotal crap.” day online searching for fresh pathy—just to name a few. Beachwood Drive entirely due erty. All the crimes analyzed, According to Joseph Cas- and compelling perspectives Heather Arndt Valerio is to over congestion, to the re- were additionally scattered tro, who has had various su- on parenting. the local artist behind Happy lief of residents and the dismay across a 24-hour period and pervisory roles—including Recently, I was drawn Makings. She teaches ceram- of the area’s handful of shop the overwhelming majority Deputy Fire Chief and Com- to this headline on Medium. ics classes out of her studio owners. were reported in the lower area mander of Operations with com, “Want Your Children in Franklin Hills for kids In recent weeks, there have of Beachwood Canyon Drive, the Los Angeles Fire Dept. the to Survive the Future? Send 8-years-old and up. been some burglaries, two of between Franklin Avenue and last 25 years all in the area, he Them to Art School.” “What I see the kids get- which were in the area’s tiny the area’s business district. personally decided to conduct The author, artist and edu- ting…is freedom to play and business district. Additional- A separate analysis in- a study of the area after local cator Dustin Timbrook, aims express and not feel that what ly, residents report there have dicated there has not been a concerns over public safety his article at parents “propel- they’re doing has to be per- been occasions when drivers reported fire in the area from reached what he called a “cre- ling the next generation of manent,” said Valerio. “The have hit parked cars and fled 2012 to 2015 during the sum- scendo.” workers” into what may be the wonderful thing about clay is the scene and packages have mer months of May to Sep- There were “ugly email first ever “‘post-work’ society.” it can always be smashed and been stolen from front door tember. chains,” he said, of people ac- Timbrook argues that as reformed.” steps. And there have been in- “Beachwood is one of cusing others of a “conspiracy” innovations like computers Valerio has been touched cidences of car break-ins. the safest areas in all of Hol- about crime and safety in the and 3-D printing are gradually by how the kids work together. Of most concern, how- lywood,” said LAPD’s Manny area, he said, “and the biggest making jobs obsolete, we need “They have great conver- ever, is the threat of fire in Sanchez, who is the Senior complaint was that the council to shift our focus from build- sations,” she said. “They have the area rich with chaparral, Lead Officer for the area. office does not care about pub- ing skills to nurturing creative genuine support for each especially during these last “Thirty-seven crimes is not a lic safety.” literacy. other.” handful of years of drought. lot, compared to other areas So Castro, who now is For the past few years, Whether the future will be Many have worried emergency in our division that are tourist the commander of emergency my kids have been heavily “post-work” or not may be de- responders would be unable to heavy like the intersection and operations for the fire depart- involved in sports, but now I batable, but the importance of see BEACHWOOD page 33 find myself starting to focus art in our children’s lives is not.

[LOS FELIZ STEMM MAGNET] Project Based Learning By Katherine Aldridge, 6th grade

My school, paper. Los Feliz We had to make a model STEMM Mag- based on the sketch we made, net has an an- as well as an iMovie to demon- nual Open strate how our carrier worked. House to pres- Before we started, we did ent our Project Based Learn- a “life on crutches experi- ing, and I believe this year was ment” where we held books one of our best! under our arms as if they were Los Feliz STEMM recently crutches. We tried to pick up started a program called Project items, balance ourselves, and Lead the Way. Project Lead the take a few steps while balanc- Way uses Next Generation Sci- ing the items and ourselves. It ence Standards to combine sci- was really fun, but it was hard. ence, technology, engineering, I learned about teamwork; math, and medicine. All the it was hard working as a team. grades (K-6) used this program We all had different ideas, and to make their projects. sometimes we argued over Our teacher Ms. Castro what to put in the convenient had us create a convenient carrier, but we worked togeth- carrier based on the driving er to get it done. question: “How can we in- For me it was the most vent a convenient ways for enjoyable part of the project. someone using crutches or The group my teacher chose a wheelchair to carry small worked very well and I ap- personal items?” preciated their hard work. I We could only use the fol- am really proud of group for lowing items in this challenge: working together, getting the duct tape, cardboard, string, 8 work done, and for all of them ounce cups, rubber bands and attending Open House.

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[EDITORIAL] this dynamic is not reflective but show little interest in, my of callow students simply buy- inconsistent presence in class. Early-Onset Existential Crises ing into a mindset, but is in- Few of them know that I had Many thanks to the College Board and capitalism stead systemic. a disease when I was younger By Belen Cahill, ‘17 More harmful than the that rendered my immune pressure to take APs, the sheer system scarily vulnerable, Describe yourself in 400 boys with kind eyes. I am not into high school incredibly workload, or the power of an and that I consequently am words or less: an insomniac, I am not a bad confident, passionate and cu- ACT score is the dark under- ill probably more often than I am not a woman. I am driver, I am not imperfect. rious, and as someone who belly of it all: the cavernous not. Few of them know that not a poet. I am not the daugh- I am a number. I am a has been reduced to not much absence of forgiveness. I have struggled with depres- ter of Nancy and Jason or the statistic. I am a dot on a scat- more than a suffocating self Some of my teachers har- sion since my brain surgery in granddaughter of Sally and ter plot. I am a transcript. I doubt, I have no doubt that bor much bitterness about, see CRISES page 33 Lisle, Ann and Peter. I am not am an SAT score. I am a fro- Olivia’s best friend. I am not zen smile on an application. a patient with a neurological I am manipulative. I am bit- condition and titanium in my ter. I am stagnant. I am self- heart. I am not someone who loathing. I am a gaping hole had an eating disorder. I am of someone else. I remember not a kid who loves their gui- what it feels like to be a per- tar more than most humans. son, but I forget how. I am not an activist. I am not In 371 words, that is who I sad. I am not a democrat, I am have become. I wrote a speech not Irish, I am not smart. this past year on why we should I am a B+ average. eliminate academic awards I am not a lover of road at my high school, the larger trips or Joni Mitchell. I am themes of which mostly dealt not fascinated by manatees. I with the depersonalization of am not a storyteller. I am not a education which, to me, is the child. I am not spiritual. I am single most upsetting aspect of not enamored of the ocean. I the contemporary educational am not a wonderer. I am not experience in America. DISCOVER EDUCATION a wanderer. I am not sensitive. What makes my school I am not vulnerable. I am not and schools similar to it in made sublimely happy by the level of demand feel, on some Early Childhood • Lower School • Middle School • High School smell of rain. I am not most days, unbearable, is this sur- at home when engulfed by the vival-of-the-fittest attitude IT ALL STARTS stars. I am not someone who towards success. There is no WITH A TOUR knows every line of Arrested time, room, or true empathy Contact our Admissions office Development. I am not intro- for mistakes, unforeseen ob- at (626) 794-9564 verted, I am not naive, I am stacles, or exhaustion. or [email protected] not afraid. And so, we are effectively I am a 3.5 GPA. dehumanizing kids during the www.pasadenawaldorf.org I am not someone who time of their lives that is most laughs. I am not someone who formative—and that damage, screams. I am not someone although not irreparable, is last- AN AWSNA ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE INDEPENDENT who cried ceaselessly as they ing. Maybe adults forget that we watched two baby squirrels are still just kids, and so perhaps SCHOOLS OF NORTH AMERICA die on top of one another; one it is hard for them to see that a from puncture wounds, the good part of our childhood is other from heartbreak. I am being drowned by the weight of CULATE H A EA not from a background of sui- an educational system-turned- M R M T

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BEACHWOOD from page 31 said, “we found one person story. CRISES from page 32 lives and we aren’t just automa- ment citywide, conducted smoking and they were a lo- Instead, a Ryu spokesper- seventh grade, and that some tons with an on/off switch. what he called a “very detailed cal.” son forwarded a Power Point days I cannot get out of bed. This is not about relin- threat assessment” of the area According to Castro, presentation Castro created We talk a lot about com- quishing student responsibil- last summer. “there is a startling low level and presented to the coun- munity and there is some- ity—it is about seeing students “This was to dig down of [crime and fire] in the area.” cil office last year, which, the thing undeniably magical as multidimensional people, and to really determine how His survey, also examined data spokesperson said, indicates about my school. But we cannot through a lens of genuine em- quite the opposite. continue to invalidate the very pathy. Because at the end of In the 11-page docu- human experiences students un- the day, we are just a bunch of ment, which is titled “Holly- dergo because the reality is that kids doing our best to keep it wood Sign LAFD Mitigation those experiences are inevitably together, and the odds are not  Plan,” the main threat listed going to bleed into our school in our favor. is the potential for wildland fires, especially with declining moisture in the hillsides due to NOW ENROLLING ! drought. But according to Castro, the threat is less about tour- Holy Trinity ists and hikers and more about School man’s encroachment on na- ture. “The area around the Hol- lywood Sign is absolutely at threat for a catastrophic wild- Two hikers stopped to take a selfie in front of the Hollywood Sign recently. Photo: Molly Shock. fire,” Castro said. “People have built houses right in the mid- Imagine vulnerable,” the area truly is for car accidents—any kind of dle of some of the most flam- a school where and how valid the complaints medical emergency. mable brush in the world. This  All are welcome in a loving, supportive family environment “The data does not sup- is compounded by narrow from local homeowners were,  Character, values, and service to others is paramount he said. port we are in a safety crisis,” streets and other factors. That  Small class sizes and personalized attention means students According to Castro, he he said. being said, the entire Santa grow to their highest potential sent a team of fire department According to Castro, he Monica Mountains have near-  Specialized classes and programs provide for a balanced staff—out of uniform—to the provided his informal report, ly the identical threat [and] in whole-child education area for 45 days for at least an which he said was never meant many cases other areas have Now, imagine your child at Holy Trinity School hour at a time. In total, he es- to be made public, to current more of a threat, especially as Transitional Kindergarten-8th grade timates staffers visited the area councilmember Ryu. we move west of the 405.” Apply now for Summer School and Summer Camp, limited space available over 70 times at varying times Councilmember Ryu de- Castro also confirmed his of day. clined, through a spokesper- study queried fire and police 323-663-2064 m 3716 Boyce Ave - Atwater Village “In all of those visits,” he son, to be interviewed for this see BEACHWOOD page 34 www.HolyTrinityla.com 

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BEACHWOOD from page 33 including the construction of of measures has focused on personnel asking if they had a new gate at the trailhead—at weekend parking restrictions ever been blocked from get- which point the city invited, that have left some of the ting to an emergency on the via a press release, people to area’s tiny business district street. use the gate to access the park. concerned for their economic “There were frequently de- But that action, initiated by survival. lays for our response time,” he LaBonge, spawned two law- But, echoing what some said, “but no access route was suits saying, in part, the gate say is Ryu’s appeasement to a handful of wealthy homeown- ers demanding the tourists and But, echoing what some say is Ryu’s hikers be gone, Castro said the situation is a political hot po- appeasement to a handful of wealthy tato and a “no win” situation. “homeowners demanding the tourists “The complaints [have] switched from quality of life and hikers be gone, LAFD’s Joe Castro issues, [like] an influx of tran- said the situation is a political hot potato sient visitors who don’t speak English and urinate on [resi- and a “no win” situation. dents’] property,” Castro said. “When those [complaints] were not effective, [homeown- ever blocked.” was installed illegally and ers] moved to the safety nexus. Ultimately, Castro con- without a public process. The political decision [on this] cluded the accusations of im- And the city’s latest” round is squarely in [Ryu’s] office.” minent danger in the area by local homeowners “were prob- ably exaggerated.” Still, he said, their quality of life com- plaints are valid. “I appreciate the people that live up there having their lives changed over the last 20 Advertise in the years,” he said. “It’s a social di- lemma to strike a delicate bal- ance. It’s not a private road. It’s a public park and everyone has Los Feliz Ledger a right to it.” A number of remedies to (323) 644-5536 the problem have been tried, Congratulations WESTRIDGE SCHOOL CLASS of 2016

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1709 Glenoaks Boulevard Glendale $2,850,000 2092 Mound Street Hollywood Hills Not Published 1717 Dillon Street Silver Lake $1,099,000 Excellent 12 unit apartment investment opportunity in prime Beautifully restored & preserved 4+4.5 1926 Spanish Hacienda Fall in love with this lovely 3+2 traditional home in a much North Glendale location. No rent control w/good rental upside. adored by many of Hollywood royalty. Enter through a private desired Silver Lake location. Warm & inviting with a spacious LR Well maintained 2 story building built in 1967. 4 - 2 bed 2 bath, lushly landscaped courtyard. Large living rm, expansive use of with fireplace & French doors that open out to enjoy the lovely 6 - 1 bed 1 bath, and 2 - Studio + 1 bath units. Annual Income windows, beamed ceiling & offers a light & airy California feel. views. Freshly painted inside & out. Newly refinished hrdwood $173K. 12 covered parking spaces. Approx 9807 square foot Formal dining rm & adjacent wine cellar. Enjoy a library, den & floors on main level. Magical yard w/room for pool, large brick building and 8,416 sq ft lot size. Close to 134 & 2 freeways. screening + guest house. Over 4500 sqft in this amazing home. patio and your own tree house! Views of downtown to west side.

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