Angelenos March for All Black Lives N BLAC-Led March Tice, Systemic Racism and All Forms Heard and It Starts from Our Own of Oppression

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Volume 30 No. 25 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities June 18, 2020 BH moves on outdoor dining, delivery fee cap n Commercial leases to be discussed again tonight BY CAMERON KISZLA June 13 rule put in place by City Manager George Chavez, the city’s On June 17, the Beverly Hills City director of emergency services, that Council approved several changes to prohibited noisy protests of 10 or its urgency ordinances regarding the more people on public property in protests that were sparked after the residential areas. Silent assemblies death of George Floyd at the hands and gatherings on private property photo courtesy of the 13th Council District office of Minneapolis police and the are still allowed. Thousands of Angelenos gathered on Hollywood Boulevard near Highland Avenue on June 14 for the All COVID-19 pandemic. Black Lives Matter march. The council voted 4-1 to ratify a See Beverly page 22 Angelenos march for All Black Lives n BLAC-led march tice, systemic racism and all forms heard and it starts from our own of oppression. The Black community,” said Anthony travels from from LGBTQ+ Activists for Change, or Brandon, co-chair and member of Hollywood to WeHo BLAC, made up of all black BLAC. “We are in a great place to LGBTQ+ leaders, organized the continue to create dialogue on BY JOSE HERRERA march and dedicated it to George ways organizations can create ini- Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud tiatives to represent our African- Hollywood Boulevard and sur- Arbery, Tony McDade and the American community and show rounding streets were packed with many other people who lost their support.” thousands of people from all lives during interactions with In a statement to the community walks of life on June 14 as they police. announcing the march, BLAC prepared for the All Black Lives “It is important for black voices said its goal was to amplify black photo by Cameron Kiszla Matter march. and leaders to organize this LGBTQ+ voices and come Ocean Prime enhanced its outdoor dining areas with safety measures The protest and march was held protest, and any other efforts, See Black page 21 like glass dividers between booths. in direct response to racial injus- because our voices need to be Second cannabis initiative on WeHo ballot? Miracle Mile March protesters n Council to consider Integrity Initiative in late show unity against racism July, early August n Wesson, Ryu, ceeded along San Vicente BY CAMERON KISZLA Boulevard, Fairfax Avenue and Horvath join march to Wilshire Boulevard before ending On June 16, the West Hollywood Hancock Park in the park surrounding the La City Council moved forward with Brea Tar Pits and Museum. placing a second initiative on the BY EDWIN FOLVEN Demonstrators carried signs in November ballot that could change support of Black Lives Matter and the city’s rules regarding cannabis Hundreds of people peacefully chanted “No Justice, No Peace,” businesses. protested during the Miracle Mile “Show Me What America Looks The council directed city staff to March on June 13, loudly affirm- Like, This Is What America Looks prepare a ballot initiative that ing that black lives matter during Like” and “I Can’t Breathe,” in reflects the intentions of the a demonstration organized by reference to George Floyd, who Cannabis License Integrity Cochran Avenue Baptist Church died at the hands of police in Initiative, which did not gather Social Justice Ministry. Minneapolis. They called out the enough signatures to appear on the photo by Cameron Kiszla Pastor Charles Johnson led the names of others who have died, ballot because its supporters The Artist Tree is one of the eight members of the Adult Use Retailers march, which began at the church stopped outreach in March when Association of West Hollywood, which supports the Cannabis License at 1304 Cochran Ave. and pro- See L.A. page 21 the coronavirus pandemic prompt- Integrity Initiative. ed stay-at-home orders. The Cannabis License Integrity Retailers Association of West licenses into one license type. Initiative would make only four Hollywood, an organization of The Close the Loopholes initia- changes to the city’s cannabis ordi- cannabis businesses who were tive is supported by a coalition of nance: placing the applicants who awarded permits in the city’s selec- “West Hollywood Originals” – the were not selected for a cannabis tion process. four dispensaries that were operat- license on a waitlist, allowing for The Integrity Initiative was creating on temporary adult-use retail takeaway of partially consumed ed in response to the Close the licenses but were given only medi- cannabis products from consump- Loopholes initiative, which would cinal, not adult-use retail, licenses tion lounges, allowing license-win- make more drastic changes to the in the city’s selection process – and ning cannabis businesses to be sold, city’s rules, such as letting the busi- permit winners for edible-only and requiring cannabis businesses nesses that won licenses for edible- cannabis lounges, as well as UFCW with 20 or more employees to enter only consumption lounges allow Local 770, which represents photo by Edwin Folven an agreement with a union. It is smoking and vaping, and combin- Protesters knelt in honor of black people who were killed by the supported by the Adult Use ing adult-use and medical retail See WeHo page 22 excessive use of force by police during a June 13 protest. 2 June 18, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Wilshire reopens after work finishes early

Metro completed piling and decking at a future subway station at Wilshire/Rodeo in Beverly Hills on June 14, seven months ahead of schedule. Wilshire Boulevard, which had been closed for two-and-a-half months between Crescent and El Camino drives, reopened on Sunday evening, ahead of the morning commute on June 15. The full closure of Wilshire Boulevard was possible due to reduced traffic flow and temporary business closures during the COVID-19 public health emergency. In March, the Beverly Hills City Council photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Zoo approved the full closure to expe- The Los Angeles Zoo is creating a series of policies and protocols dite piling and decking, which oth- to keep staff, visitors and the animals safe when it reopens. erwise would have lasted until early 2021. “After weeks of expedited construction work on the Metro Purple photo courtesy of Metro Line, Wilshire Boulevard is now With decking now complete, Wilshire Boulevard has reopened between Los Angeles Zoo considers reopened,” Mayor Lester Friedman Crescent and El Camino drives in Beverly Hills. said in a statement on social media. “Thank you to our residents and tentative reopening in July business owners for your patience. and efficiently,” Metro Board Chair done, this vitally important project We saved the city months of con- and Inglewood Mayor James T. will be a game changer for transit The Los Angeles County social distancing between struction work and road closures.” Butts said. “We saved countless riders throughout the region.” Health Department issued guide- groups, increasing cleaning and The closure allowed Metro to local businesses and residents from The first section on the Purple lines on June 10 giving zoos the sanitization practices, and clos- expedite the installation of steel significant decking construction Line Extension project from option to reopen to the public. ing indoor spaces and high-touch beams called piles that provide sup- impacts that could have lasted until Wilshire/Western and Wilshire/La However, the Los Angeles areas. port around the subway station box. early 2021. It is a testament to how Cienega is under construction and Zoo, which has been closed to The new protocols will facili- Crews also expedited the decking city and county governments can scheduled to open in 2023. The sec- the public since March 13 due to tate a safe, positive and fun zoo process, which involves setting partner effectively even during a ond section, which includes the the COVID-19 pandemic, will experience for all visitors. The concrete panels over steel beams to crisis.” Wilshire/Rodeo station and ends at remain closed while it continues changes and policies will be com- create a temporary road surface Prior to the COVID-19 safer-at- the Century City/Constellation sta- making preparations for tentative municated to visitors prior to over the station box. The panels home order, the decking was tion, is scheduled to open in 2025. reopening on an undetermined reopening the doors to the public. enable traffic to resume on Wilshire planned during weekend closures A third section to Westwood is date in July. The Los Angeles Zoo is home Boulevard while excavation con- from August 2020 through January anticipated to be complete by 2027. The zoo’s reopening plan will to a diverse collection of 1,400 tinues below ground. 2021. “While we recognize the many include a modified, safe experi- animals representing 270 differ- “Wilshire Boulevard will proba- “We are making progress in our challenges COVID-19 has brought ence for guests, staff, and the ani- ent species, 58 of which are bly never again see the light traffic goal to provide fast, frequent sub- to all of our lives, this was an mals. Safety measures will endangered. More than 1.8 mil- conditions that resulted from our way service that will connect opportunity for positive progress in include requiring staff and guests lion people visit the zoo each county’s recent safer-at-home downtown L.A. to the Westside in the midst of a very uncertain time,” to wear face coverings, installing year. For information, call order. Metro struck while the iron just 25 minutes,” Metro CEO Friedman added. directional signage encouraging (323)644-4200, or visit lazoo.org. was hot and did our work quickly Phillip A. Washington said. “When For information, visit metro.net.

lanes in each direction between Western Avenue and Manhattan June Street and Muirfield Road. Place. Subway construction continues in the Miracle Mile At Wilshire/Western, tunneling For questions and concerns, call support and street maintenance the 24-hour project hotline at Work is occurring at many loca- Material deliveries and under- Wilshire Boulevard just west of work continues. Intermittent single- (213)922-6934, email the project tions on Wilshire Boulevard as part ground construction support con- Rimpau Boulevard. Wilshire lane closures may also occur on team at [email protected], of Metro’s Purple Line Extension tinue at a work zone in the center of Boulevard has been reduced to two Wilshire Boulevard between or visit metro.net. project. On Saturday, June 20, Wilshire Boulevard will be reduced to one lane in each direction from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. between Stanley Drive and Crescent Heights Boulevard. 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Order No 736637. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 June 18, 2020 U.S. Supreme Court upholds LGBTQ rights n LGBTQ+ community became illegal, unlawful to dis- and Los Angeles LGBT Center, as criminate against LGBT people in well as national leaders including continues fight for health all 50 states.” U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA). care for trans people The SCOTUS made the ruling in The ruling affirmed that employer the case Bostock v. Clayton County, discrimination on the basis of gender BY JOSE HERRERA Georgia, which combined three identity and sexual orientation vio- cases - Bostock; Altitude Express, lates the Civil Rights Act of 1964. On the heels of a Trump adminis- Inc. et al v. Zarda et al.; and R.G. & “To those who argue the Civil tration decision to eliminate a rule G.R. Harris Funeral Home, Inc. v. Rights Act of 1964 could not have protecting access to health care for Equal Employment Opportunity foreseen questions of sexual orien- transgender people, the Supreme Commission - each involving an tation and gender identity, it is now Court of the United States made a employer firing a longtime employ- decided that ‘the limits of the historic ruling on June 15 protecting ee shortly after the employee drafters’ imagination supply no rea- LGBTQ+ individuals from discrim- revealed they were LGBT. son to ignore the law’s demands,” photo by Jon Viscott/photo courtesy of the city of West Hollywood ination in the workplace. The 6-3 decision, with Justice Gorsuch wrote in the opinion. A man waves the LGBTQ flag during L.A. Pride 2019. The Supreme Neil Gorsuch writing the opinion The case concerned Title VII of “[June 15] is a historic day for the Court of the United States ruled employers cannot discriminate based on LGBT community with the deci- and joined by Justices John the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which sexual orientation or gender identity on June 15. sion at the United States Supreme Roberts, Ruth Ginsburg, Stephen bans employment discrimination Court,” West Hollywood City Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena based on race, religion, national ori- Councilman John Duran said. “I Kagan, was celebrated by local gin and sex. The question before the claiming for decades: that no per- Affordable Care Act was bitter- really thought I would never in my leaders and organizations, such as SCOTUS was whether discrimina- son should be fired or denied sweet for members of the LGBTQ lifetime get to see this day when it the West Hollywood City Council tion based on “sex” applied to the employment for being lesbian, gay, community celebrating the SCO- LGBTQ+ community. bisexual or transgender.” TUS decision. “Federal courts have consistently The SCOTUS ruling stood in HSS will return to the govern- determined that discrimination on stark contrast to the decision by the ment’s interpretation of Section the basis of sexual orientation and Trump administration to overturn a 1557, which now defines sex dis- gender identity is unlawful under rule regarding the right to health- crimination to the literal meaning of Title VII,” West Hollywood Mayor care for transgender people. The the word “sex” as male or female Lindsey P. Horvath said. “The land- United States Department of Health and as determined by biology. mark ruling affirms what federal and Human Services’ decision to Under a rule implemented by the courts and LGBTQ leaders across roll back anti-discriminatory rules the nation have been loudly pro- for transgender people under the See LGBTQ+ page 21 FRIDAY JUNE 19, 2020 - EVERYTHING ON SALE!

rendering ©Renzo Piano Building Workshop/©Academy Museum Foundation/image from L’Autre Image Grand Re-Opening! The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is expected to open in April 2021. Academy announces delayed Oscars, museum opening date On June 15, the Academy of eligibility period and our awards Motion Picture Arts and Sciences date, is to provide the flexibility and the ABC Television Network filmmakers need to finish and announced the 93rd Oscars cere- release their films without being mony will move to Sunday, April penalized for something beyond 25, 2021, as a result of the global anyone’s control,” Academy COVID-19 pandemic. President David Rubin and The show, which will air live Academy CEO Dawn Hudson on ABC, was originally sched- said. uled for Feb. 28, 2021. The Academy Museum of Coinciding with the Oscars cele- Motion Pictures, designed by PROSPRCO.COM bration, the Academy Museum of Pritzker Prize-winning architect Motion Pictures, initially sched- Renzo Piano and featuring six uled to open to the public on Dec. floors of exhibition spaces, edu- 14, 2020, will now open on April cation and special event spaces, a 30, 2021, also as a result of the conservation studio, a restaurant, health crisis. a museum store, the 1,000-seat In addition, dates also have David Geffen Theater and the shifted for the Academy Awards 288-seat Ted Mann Theater, will eligibility period, submission move its opening to April 30, deadlines and related awards- 2021. season events. The eligibility “With the unprecedented and period for Academy Awards con- devastating pandemic happening sideration has been extended around the world and our com- beyond the standard Dec. 31 mitment first and foremost to the FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN 10 MILES ON ALL PHONE ORDERS! deadline. A feature film must health and safety of our visitors now have a qualifying release and staff, we have made the diffi- date between Jan. 1, 2020, and cult decision to wait a few more Feb. 28, 2021. The submission months to open our doors,” said deadline for specialty categories Bill Kramer, director of the (Animated Feature Film, Academy Museum of Motion Documentary Feature, Pictures. “Thankfully, with Documentary Short Subject, COVID-19 safety protocols in International Feature Film, place, exhibitions continue to be Animated Short Film, Live installed. We look forward to Action Short Film) is Dec. 1, April 2021 when Los Angeles 2020. The submission deadline and the world will be able to join for general entry categories, together as the Academy cele- including Best Picture, Original brates the Oscars and the opening Score and Original Song, is now of its long-dreamed-of museum.” Jan. 15, 2021. The intent going forward is to “For over a century, movies ultimately return to awarding have played an important role in excellence for films released in STOP BY OR CALL NOW! (323)934-0509 • (323)356-9936 comforting, inspiring and enter- the January-December calendar taining us during the darkest of year, the Academy said. times. They certainly have this For information, visit oscars.org 7407 BEVERLY BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 year. Our hope, in extending the and academymuseum.org. 4 June 18, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Early morning fire damages Violent collision on Sixth Street claims one life n Driver lost control Little Ethiopia Restaurant and struck tree outside of Getty House

By edwin folven A 34-year-old man died and another man remains hospitalized after the exotic sports car in which they were traveling went out of control on June 12 and struck a tree on the side of Getty House, the official residence of the mayor of Los Angeles. The collision occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. as two men in a McLaren 720S were traveling westbound on Sixth Street, just west of Irving Boulevard. Police have obtained video from a dashboard camera in a ride-hailing vehicle that was behind the McLaren photo by Edwin Folven showing it rapidly accelerating A fire that erupted shortly after 5 a.m. on June 11 damaged the inte- from a stoplight before going out of rior of the Little Ethiopia Restaurant, located at 1048 S. Fairfax Ave. photo by Edwin Folven control and striking the tree. The Getty House, located at Sixth Street and Irving Boulevard, is the official Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the restaurant, and video also shows footage of the residence of the mayor of Los Angeles. extinguished flames inside by 5:25 a.m. The blaze was contained to McLaren speeding on Sixth Street the single restaurant space, and no damage occurred in adjacent units. prior to the collision, said Detective The cause and cost of damages remains undetermined, according to Olin Osborne, of the Los Angeles ly observed signs of impairment. has a top speed of 212 mph and can authorities. Police Department’s West Bureau Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti go from 0-62 mph in 2.9 seconds. Homicide Unit. was home during the incident and Osborne said high-performance The deceased man was identified was seen in television news reports vehicles can be unpredictable and as Albert Ahn, of Los Angeles. He outside as police investigated the difficult to drive. The dashboard Man dies in fall after fire starts was a passenger in the vehicle and collision. Osborne confirmed the camera video has been extremely died early on Saturday morning at a mayor was at the scene out of con- helpful in determining what hap- hospital. The driver, who has not cern about the incident and the vic- pened, Osborne said. in Fairfax Avenue apartment been identified, was hospitalized in tims. “That section of roadway is a an intensive care unit after the col- Once the driver recovers, he will straightaway,” Osborne added. “He By edwin folven The fire was extinguished in 21 lision. Osborne said he is a 31-year- likely face criminal charges ranging was at the stoplight and then was minutes. No other injuries were old resident of Pasadena. from speeding with gross negli- gone. There may have been too Los Angeles Police Department reported and the fire was contained Investigators believe alcohol or gence to vehicular manslaughter much acceleration. Sometimes peo- detectives are investigating an to the single unit. drugs may have been a contributing and possibly murder, Osborne said. ple can have difficulty dealing with unusual incident that occurred dur- The unresponsive man was pro- factor to the collision, as well as He plans to submit the findings of that much power.” ing the early morning hours of June nounced dead at the scene and has speeding and reckless driving. his investigation to the Los Angeles Anyone with information about 14 in which a man may have started not been identified pending next of Osborne said officers at the scene County District Attorney’s Office the collision is urged to call LAPD a fire in his apartment and then kin. Los Angeles County saw the driver before he was taken for formal charges to be filed. West Traffic Division investigators jumped or fell from a second-story Department of Medical Examiner- away by an ambulance and alleged- According to McLaren, the 720S at (213)473-0234. window and died. Coroner authorities said he was a Los Angeles Fire Department white man in his 70s, and the final personnel were summoned at cause of death has been deferred approximately 3:45 a.m. to a two- pending further investigation. story apartment building at 1316 N. The LAPD’s West Bureau Fairfax Ave. They arrived to find a Homicide Unit is investigating the fire in one of the units and an unre- death, but police do not believe any- sponsive male victim outside. one else was involved or that it was Firefighters experienced a delay a homicide. No further information because furniture had been placed in was available. an apparent intentional attempt to Anyone with information is urged barricade the door, LAFD to call the LAPD’s West Bureau spokesman Nicholas Prange said. Homicide Unit at (213)382-9470. Information sought about crimes that occurred during civil unrest The Los Angeles Police individuals who were involved in Department’s Robbery-Homicide serious criminal activities. Anyone and Commercial Crimes divisions with information is asked to call have formed the Safe LA Task (213)486-6840. Video and photo- Force to investigate serious crimes graphic evidence is sought. The such as assault, arson, robbery, bur- public may submit tips, videos and glary and looting that occurred dur- photographs by emailing ing civil unrest in Los Angeles [email protected]. Those beginning on May 29. wishing to remain anonymous may The Safe LA Task Force is seek- call crime stoppers at (800)222- ing public assistance to identify TIPS, or email lacrimestoppers.org. Authorities offer information and resources to fight elder abuse Los Angeles County is observing investigates crimes involving Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse senior fraud. Since the mid-1990s, Awareness Month in June. FCCB personnel have worked with Authorities are stressing aware- many government and community ness because thousands of seniors organizations to protect vulnerable are targeted for financial scams and older adults. Many resources for other fraud every year. The Los seniors are available by visiting Angeles County Sheriff’s lacounty.gov, cdss.ca.gov, Department, Fraud and Cyber dbo.ca.gov and consumer- Crimes Bureau-Elder Fraud Detail finance.gov. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 June 18, 2020 West Hollywood updates its COVID-19 response n Sectors of the city regulate third-party delivery ser- the purchase price per order for vices fees. delivery, and no more than 10% of slowly reopen for Third-party delivery services use the purchase price per order for all business various commission models that other fees, including marketing, data can charge a restaurant up to 30% analytics and technical support. The BY JOSE HERRERA or more per order, including deliv- limit is 25% on total fees for each ery, marketing and promotion, sub- food order placed through a third- The West Hollywood City scription and processing fees, party food delivery service. The city Council extended its eviction mora- according to a staff report. created the urgency ordinance with torium for residential and commer- Restaurants, in particular small input from third-party delivery ser- cial tenants through July 31, at family-owned food establishments, vice providers such as Postmates photo by Jose Herrera which time the council will consid- have slowly begun to reopen, but and Grubhub and the West er whether further extensions are in-person dining is limited to 60% Hollywood restaurant community. West Hollywood businesses have begun to reopen for dine-in services as warranted, during a virtual City of the business’ occupancy as Other changes have also recently allowed under orders of the Los Angeles County Department of Health. Council meeting on June 15. ordered by the Los Angeles County occurred with West Hollywood’s The City Council unanimously Department of Public Health. emergency orders. City Manager Hollywood residents must follow Bathrooms, water fountains and approved the extension as part of Under the new urgency ordi- Paul Arevalo issued an executive county health orders and adhere to exercise equipment will remain the consent calendar, but also nance, the city capped the maxi- order that reopened West Hollywood physical distancing of 6 feet, and closed and unavailable until further included guidelines outlining cir- mum fees to no more than 15% of parks, parklets and dog parks. West wear face masks or coverings. notice. cumstances in which a residential eviction can occur. A city staff report explained how a landlord could potentially termi- nate a tenancy on the following grounds: nonpayment of rent not due to financial impacts related to COVID-19, a tenant using the rental unit for an illegal purpose, a tenant creating and maintaining a dangerous unsanitary condition, or if an eviction is necessary to address an imminent and objective- ly verifiable threat to the health or safety of other residents of the rental property. Under these circumstances, the landlord must give proper notice to the tenant and provide an opportunity for the tenant to fix the issue, as well as communicate with the city about the issue. Landlords must provide documentation about the circumstance if the problem continues and if they pursue an eviction. But even though the city would allow these types of evictions to move forward, the California court system is currently not processing any eviction cases. In April, the California Judicial Council, the rule-making body of the California court system, approved emergency rules related to COVID-19 stating that courts would not process any eviction cases until 90 days after the state of emergency expires. Gov. Gavin Newsom extended the statewide eviction moratorium to July 28, which stipulates California courts will not begin processing eviction cases until Oct. 27, unless Newsom extends or changes the eviction moratorium again. Residential and commercial tenants are still protected from being evicted for non-payment of rent due to financial hardships related to COVID-19. The purpose of the city’s eviction moratorium is to protect residential and commercial tenants from mass evictions that would lead to an increase in homelessness and the spread of COVID-19. If the city of West Hollywood decides not to extend the citywide eviction moratorium, residential tenants are expected to pay rent again in August and have one year to repay any back rent they owe. In a partnership between the city and the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, mediation services are available to tenants and landlords. The service includes counsel- ing and aims to help tenants and landlords reach mutually agreeable settlements on how to create a rent deferral repayment plan. By visiting weho.org/coronavirus-covid-19/renter-resources, West Hollywood tenants can learn about resources and rental assistance programs provided by the city. Council members also approved an urgency ordinance with a unani- mous vote on June 15 to update some COVID-19 recovery measures in support of businesses, and 6 June 18, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Lieu and Feuer address coronavirus, protests BY CAMERON KISZLA from chamber members regarding ingredients necessary for public their own struggles with the PPP. safety,” Feuer said. On June 11, the Greater Miracle Beyond loans, Lieu said Congress However, the LAPD’s budget Mile Chamber of Commerce virtu- is looking into how the federal gov- may shrink due to the coronavirus ally hosted a pair of government ernment can help business owners crisis, just as the city attorney’s officials, U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu (D- receive the money they believed office budget has. Feuer said his Torrance) and Los Angeles City they would receive from their insur- office expects an 18.6% budget cut, Attorney Mike Feuer, to hear their ance companies, as there have been and some of his staff are taking pay thoughts on the effects of the ongo- reports that some companies have cuts. ing coronavirus pandemic and the refused to pay. “I think every department in the Black Lives Matter protests after “Despite what you see in the city needs to be examined in the photo by Edwin Folven the death of George Floyd at the media, there’s been unprecedented same way,” he said. Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer praised those who helped clean hands of Minneapolis police. cooperation on a bipartisan basis to Feuer, a Fairfax District resident, up the Fairfax District. Lieu, who spoke first, said the address this pandemic … Everyone said he was encouraged by those number of black people killed by is working together to try to help who returned the day after the Angeles emerges from the current met before to lend a hand and clean police – recent killings include businesses, the American families, protests on May 30 to help clean up struggles. up shattered glass … Our neighbors Floyd, Breonna Taylor and, the day everyone who’s been affected by their community, and he hopes a “Community members with were doing one thing; they were after the chamber event, Rayshard this pandemic. That’s going to con- “stronger, more resilient, more brooms and dustpans were going to saying ‘we are one community,’” Brooks in Atlanta – shows that “this tinue, and at the end of the day, hopeful, more equitable” Los stores whose owners they’d never Feuer said. is not an issue of just a few bad we’re all Americans,” Lieu said. apples.” While Lieu discussed his work in “This is a systemic issue. It is Washington, D.C., Feuer informed institutional racism. All life is pre- the chamber members about what cious. It also turns out that black was happening at the local level. lives are subjected to much higher Feuer said his office has cracked risk of police brutality than white down on those who have used the lives … It takes an entire village to coronavirus crisis as a chance to allow this kind of systematic, per- make an inordinate profit by price sistent murders of black Americans, gouging, especially on necessary and that’s what we’re trying to fix,” items like face masks, hand sanitiz- Lieu said. er and other personal protective Lieu said the Justice in Policing equipment. As examples, Feuer said Act of 2020, of which he is a his office found one seller offering cosponsor, seeks to increase trans- 10 masks for more than $200 and parency regarding police miscon- another who sold a couple liters of duct, hold police officers more hand sanitizer for more than $200. accountable for their actions and “In those instances and others, ban some of the techniques that we’re going after price gouging,” have led to fatalities, such as choke- he said. holds. In other cases, Feuer said people On a local level, Lieu noted that have been selling fake COVID-19 while crimes such as looting, arson tests, or using misleading claims to and assault “cannot be tolerated,” advertise their products as some- some of the actions taken by Los thing that prevents or cures disease. Angeles Police Department officers Feuer added that his office is also during the May 30 protests in the enforcing the “Safer at Home” Fairfax District may have crossed order that limits which types of the line into excessive use of force businesses can reopen. against peaceful protesters. Lieu “I am extremely empathetic with added that according to the Los the need of small businesses in par- Angeles Times, the LAPD is inves- ticular to get on their feet. There are tigating 56 misconduct allegations. bills to pay and employees who rely “We saw some videos in the on those businesses for their liveli- Fairfax District … where it hood … but all of us need to adhere appeared LAPD used batons, shot to the rules that public health offi- projectiles at really close range to cials identify as crucial for all of us people, seemingly without provoca- to return to work as soon as possi- tion. I asked for an investigation of ble,” Feuer said. the police commission to look into In regards to the protests, Feuer those incidents … Hopefully the agreed that change was necessary, commission can get to the bottom as Floyd’s “murder has touched of those incidents to see if there was every corner of the country.” The excessive use of force,” Lieu said. challenge, he said, would be to find Lieu also addressed what is being a way to reform the LAPD while done to help both businesses and allowing its positive impact to con- people who have been impacted by tinue. The LAPD still needs to the coronavirus pandemic. attract high-quality recruits and the Lieu said the national effort to department’s morale will be a factor create a vaccine for the virus, called in determining its effectiveness, he Operation Warp Speed, has pro- said, but systemic racism and duced “a number of promising excessive use of force must be com- results from different companies,” batted. and similar efforts are being under- “Striking that balance is going to taken in countries across the globe. be extremely challenging to do, but “We’ve got not only the best and it’s necessary,” he said. brightest minds in America working When asked about the push by on this, we have the best and bright- some activists to “defund the est minds in the world working on police,” Feuer said that idea does one issue,” Lieu said. not have his support, and he doesn’t Lieu said he’s heard from many use the term. constituents about problems with “I do support rethinking how we the Paycheck Protection Program, police and rethinking what we and he fielded several questions mean when we say these are the Notable quotes “Develop enough courage to that you can stand up for yourself and then stand up for somebody else.”

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(source: Wisdomquotes.com) Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 June 18, 2020 8 June 18, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press O’Farrell looks for ways to permanently recognize All Black Lives Matter march The day after tens of thousands marketing company Trailer Park gender flags. The march was an of people gathered in Hollywood Group, led by CEO Rick Eiserman. opportunity for Los Angeles to for the All Black Lives Matter O’Farrell partnered with the groups stand alongside transgender and march on June 14, Los Angeles to have permits issued for the tem- queer individuals in the black com- City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, porary “ALL BLACK LIVES munity, O’Farrell said. 13th District, announced plans for a “I’m so honored to have collabo- motion to dedicate a permanent rated with Rick and Trailer Park space commemorating the cultural “We had a once-in-a- Group and Councilmember and historical significance of the generation moment O’Farrell’s office to install my protest. this weekend in design on Hollywood Boulevard,” “We had a once-in-a-generation Hollywood as tens added Luckie Alexander, a BLAC moment this weekend in member who collaborated on the Hollywood as tens of thousands of thousands design for the artwork. “The art gathered for a peaceful demonstra- gathered for a piece spoke to the intersections of tion on one of the most recogniz- peaceful being black, sexual orientation and able boulevards in America,” demonstration on gender identity that are included in O’Farrell said. “We now have a one of the most this racial movement. It speaks vol- chance to memorialize the move- umes to the commitment our city ment in a meaningful way.” recognizable has regarding inclusion and equity On Saturday, June 13, hundreds boulevards in for the black community, especially of volunteers painted “ALL America.” our queer and trans community of BLACK LIVES MATTER” on color. As a black transman, our spe- photo by Edwin Folven Hollywood Boulevard between -Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, cific community has been continu- Volunteers painted “ALL BLACK LIVES MATTER” in massive letters on Highland Avenue and Orange 13th District ally overlooked, and this gives me Hollywood Boulevard prior to the All Black Lives Matter march on June 14. Drive. Images went viral on social hope that we will continue to be media. heard here in Los Angeles.” The artwork was a collaboration MATTER” installation on “BLAC is centered on effective member Luckie Alexander, and in Lives Matter march, in a state- between members of the Black Hollywood Boulevard, and on partnerships designed to bring visi- collaboration with Councilmember ment. LGBTQ+ Activists for Change, Monday, ordered crews to stop its bility and action to the unique needs O’Farrell’s office, Trailer Park O’Farrell’s motion, introduced known as BLAC, and the removal. The letters are painted in of Black LGBTQ+ communities. Group and all other partners and on June 17, directs the city’s Hollywood-based entertainment the colors of the rainbow and trans- Efforts like this, designed by BLAC individuals that came together to Department of Cultural Affairs, make this happen is true proof of Department of Transportation and collaboration. And, for a new Streets LA to work with communi- installation of some kind to live ty partners including BLAC and Help available for businesses that suffered damages permanently becomes a symbol not Black Lives Matter to conceive and just to the city, but to the world,” report on options for permanent The Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management. “We’ve have access to the internet may call said Gerald Garth and Brandon public art in Hollywood in com- Emergency Management is asking developed a short online survey tool the county’s Disaster Help Center at Anthony, co-founders of BLAC memoration of the All Black Lives business owners who suffered physi- that both gathers that information (833)238-4450. and lead organizers of the All Black Matter march. cal damage or economic injury due to and helps us create a registry of recent civil unrest to register online to business owners so that we can be connected to future disaster aid as directly communicate with them as it becomes available from state and future disaster aid resources become federal sources. available.” “Disaster recovery is a multi-lay- For information and the online ered process, but all efforts always survey, visit bit.ly/SBApdpda. start with clearly capturing the Business and property owners will extent of damages and losses suf- be asked to enter basic business fered in our county,” said Kevin identification information and a McGowan, director of the Los short description of damages suf- Angeles County Office of fered. Business owners who do not Doves painted on Melrose offer message of hope

photo by Kim Sudhalter A collective of artists gathered during the early morning on June 10 to create artwork on the street intended to bring peace and hope back to a section of the Melrose Arts District where looting occurred during the final weekend of May. Hundreds of white doves were painted on the pavement in the middle of Melrose Avenue between Stanley and Curson avenues. The brainchild of artist Corie Mattie, known as the @LAHopeDealer, the project featured doves – a symbol of hope and healing. Mattie was joined by Los Angeles-based street artist WRDSMTH, and musician and street artist Dave Navarro in making her vision a reality in the Melrose area. For information, visit coriemattie.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 June 18, 2020 Little House Confections makes big impact

By edwin folven be her primary business. do everything we could and use Wisneski, who produced fashion every resource we had to put our Amid layoffs and closures during photography and video content prior energy into it.” the COVID-19 pandemic, many to being furloughed during the pan- Little House Confections offers people have found creative ways to demic, provided production exper- two products: olive oil cakes and use their talents to generate income. tise, business acumen and logistical Cloud Bombs. The 4-inch, 6-inch In the process, some have also support to help Little House and 9-inch olive oil cakes range from whipped up new opportunities to Confections rise in the competitive $12 to $42. Cloud Bombs, which are help people in need. business of baked goods. A little over balls of dough made from another They include friends and business two months later, their olive oil cake, secret Roth baking recipe in flavors partners Liz Roth and Jaymie made using one of Roth’s unique such as rose, chai, lavender and Wisneski, who co-founded Little secret recipes, has become immense- creamsicle, come in a box of six for House Confections in April in Roth’s ly popular. Sales have been brisk, $30, or 12 for $52. home in the Brookside neighbor- and the pair has already donated “[Cloud Bombs] are totally unique hood, south of Hancock Park. When thousands of dollars to charity. to me,” Roth said. “They are cloudy photo courtesy of Little House Confections stay-at-home orders went into effect “I bake a lot, and I was baking balls of gooey, olive-oily dough. Not Brookside resident Liz Roth, left, and Jaymie Wisneski, co-founders of Little in March because of COVID-19, treats for friends in March and peo- a cookie, not a cake, but a little bit House Confections, partnered with artists the Haas Brothers to create a Roth invited Wisneski to quarantine ple were picking them up. Jaymie like a macaroon.” collectible tin for their olive oil cakes, with proceeds donated to the NAACP. with her. A self-employed interior said, ‘why don’t we bake a cake for From the beginning, Roth and designer, Roth said she always loved charity?’ We thought we’d make 30 Wisneski have stressed the impor- baking but never dreamed it would cakes and donate $100. Our first tance of giving back to the commu- to continue collaborating with other the cakes but were so enthusiastic to weekend, we had $1,000 in orders.” nity by donating a portion of pro- artists and will donate proceeds from participate in fundraising really Roth said. “We were blown away by ceeds to charitable organizations. future partnerships to organizations motivated us. It continues to moti- the success. By the end of April, we They also believe in the power of art helping people in need. vate us. The charitable giving aspect were able to donate $10,000 to to convey a message. In celebration Little House Confections remains of our business is really the corner- Covenant House of California.” of Father’s Day, Little House an online-only business, with orders stone of Little House Confections.” Wisneski said sales were driven by Confections partnered with the Haas shipped for delivery. The company Wisneski added that the special tin a blend of referrals from satisfied Brothers – L.A.-based twin artists still operates in Roth’s home, but the designed by the Haas Brothers has customers and an Instagram cam- Nikolai and Simon Haas – who pair plans to soon move into a com- moved Little House Confections in a paign. As more people learned about designed a special collectible tin for mercial kitchen space, possibly in new direction. the cakes, the number of orders con- the olive oil cakes with two cheerful, Hollywood. In July, plans call for “The decision to do a collabora- tinued to rise exponentially. animal-like figures in warm deliveries to expand nationwide. tive tin was in large part a belief that Customers include celebrities embrace. The tin with a 9-inch cake “This has been a very humbling we share in being able to create a Camille Rowe, Kourtney Kardas- is $88, and all proceeds from sales experience for both Jaymie and I. We part of our business that can elevate hian, Kylie Jenner, Shay Mitchell will be donated to the National did not expect to start a business in the everyday, and maybe try to take and Phoebe Tonkin. Based on the Association for the Advancement of the middle of a global pandemic. It some art out of the conventional response, Roth and Wisneski knew Colored People. The NAACP was was a simple idea to bake a cake that gallery space and make it more of an their venture had significant poten- chosen as a beneficiary in light of I had baked a million times before experience,” Wisneski said. photo courtesy of Little House Confections tial. recent efforts to enact systemic for my family and sell them to bene- “Hopefully, we can encourage more Olive oil cakes from Little House “We realized the position we were change in society to improve the fit Covenant House of California,” people everywhere to enjoy learning Confections have become in and the opportunity we had,” lives of people of color. Roth said. “The idea that our friends to access art in a real and tangible immensely popular. Wisneski said. “We agreed we would Roth and Wisneski said they plan and strangers alike not only loved way.” 10 June 18, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Cedars-Sinai shares coronavirus statistics CHLA receives top-five As the United States enters the fourth month of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cedars-Sinai Medical honors for children’s care Center is sharing key data points Children’s Hospital Los the work of every CHLA team that highlight the virus’ impact at Angeles has again been ranked member and our belief that when the hospital and the outcomes for among the nation’s premier med- parents choose Children’s hospitalized patients from the ical centers for pediatric care in the Hospital Los Angeles, they are beginning of March through the U.S. News & World Report’s Best choosing the best care for kids.” beginning of June. Children’s Hospitals annual list. Every year, U.S. News scores During that time, Cedars-Sinai CHLA not only retained its nearly every major hospital and physicians and nurses treated more national No. 5 ranking in U.S. health system in the country and than 400 hospitalized COVID-19 News’ Honor Roll of Best ranks them according to perfor- patients. While the figure is higher Children’s Hospitals, it continued mance benchmarks, peer review, than at any other hospital in a consecutive four-year streak of certifications and other data pro- Southern California, it represents being the highest-scoring chil- vided by the hospital, as well as 5% of the total number of hospital- dren’s hospital in the western U.S. third-party measurements of ized patients Cedars-Sinai cared for “To make U.S. News & World excellence. at the medical center. Report’s prestigious Best Children’s hospitals are ranked Over the three months, Cedars- photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll, separately from other facilities Sinai treated more than 10,000 non- plex cases, meticulous care in our inpatient and select outpatient proce- one must demonstrate the due to the specialized expertise, COVID-19 patients in the hospital, ICUs, the use of new and experi- dures. Since the beginning of March, strongest achievements in clini- equipment and facilities required performing medically necessary mental therapies and a manageable Cedars-Sinai has administered more cal excellence, with a matchless to care for infants, children and surgeries and transplants, delivering volume of COVID-19 patients,” than 3,000 pre-procedure tests. Less team of expert, compassionate youth. babies and helping others manage said Dr. Richard V. Riggs, senior than 1% of asymptomatic patients specialists committed to research CHLA improved its ranking conditions such as diabetes and can- vice president of medical affairs and have tested positive for the virus. and education as well as proto- over last year in seven of the 10 cer. This occurred even as the med- chief medical officer for Cedars- Additionally, since the beginning cols that drive safety and quality pediatric specialty categories the ical center temporarily postponed Sinai Medical Center. of May, Cedars-Sinai has tested all and consistently lead to the best survey considers, including a No. many surgeries in anticipation of a Cedars-Sinai achieved the out- patients admitted to the hospital health outcomes for patients,” 2 ranking for neonatal care. surge that did not materialize. comes even though the medical through the Emergency Department. CHLA President and Chief For information, visit chla.org Because of careful planning and center cares for a disproportionate More than 1,500 of those patients Executive Officer Paul S. and usnews.com/childrenshospi- management of resources, Cedars- share of severely ill and older arrived with conditions unrelated to Viviano said. “This honor affirms tals. Sinai has bed and staff capacity to patients who are vulnerable to COVID-19. Less than 1% tested care for all patients and is ready for COVID-19 because of underlying positive for the virus. Physical distancing has also been attention to contact their physi- a surge should it occur. health conditions such as hyperten- Cedars-Sinai continues to take implemented in waiting and clinical cian’s office,” said Dr. Jeffrey A. Cedars-Sinai has delivered posi- sion, renal failure, obesity and car- precautionary measures to ensure areas, and visitors have been limited. Smith, executive vice president of tive results for COVID-19 patients diac arrhythmias. Through the safety at its hospital, offices and As Cedars-Sinai continues to hospital operations and chief oper- since the medical center began beginning of June, nearly a quarter outpatient sites, including perform- reopen, patients have greater access ating officer at Cedars-Sinai tracking numbers in early March. of hospitalized COVID-19 patients ing temperature checks for every- to surgeries and procedures, in-per- Medical Center. “It is safe to visit Among COVID-19 patients who were transferred to Cedars-Sinai one entering facilities, including son appointments at medical Cedars-Sinai for care, whether as a were admitted to Cedars-Sinai and from skilled nursing facilities and staff before the start of their shifts. offices, video visits and other tele- patient staying in our hospitals or finished their course of treatment, other acute care hospitals because Patients with potential COVID- health options. visiting our outpatient clinics, 88% have been discharged to con- they required higher levels of spe- 19 symptoms are rapidly isolated to “We urge members of the public urgent care centers, emergency tinue recuperation. cialized care. protect patients and staff. Masks are not to delay important care they rooms or other care settings.” “We attribute these results to our Cedars-Sinai is testing all patients required for all employees, physi- need, and we encourage anyone For information, visit cedars- extensive experience treating com- for COVID-19 before they undergo cians, patients and visitors. who is sick and in need of medical sinai.org.

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This program was released the results of the 2020 sustainable and increasingly designed to significantly help the Greater Los Angeles Homeless effective system to help men and residents navigate the financial chal- Count, which showed 66,433 women who are experiencing lenges presented by the COVID-19 people in Los Angeles County homelessness get back into hous- crisis. There will be no obligation to experiencing homelessness. This ing and to help those who may be repay missed and forgiven rents represents a 12.7% rise from last at risk of homelessness stay in after the local emergency expires. year’s point-in-time count of their homes … we continue to “It is our responsibility to make 58,936. The city of Los Angeles struggle to reduce the total home- every effort to protect the well-being saw a 13.6% rise to 41,290. less population.” This is especial- of our residents whose needs go The report captures a picture of ly true of black Angelenos, of beyond what has been provided by homelessness in Los Angeles whom one in 33 will experience the local and federal government,” County as it was in January, the homelessness at some point, she said Daniel Alexander, principal of photo courtesy of Domos time of this year’s homeless said. Domos. “Though our project has not Residents of 410 North Rossmore in Hancock Park will not have to pay count, and before the impacts of “We need half a million afford- received any government aid or the COVID-19 pandemic could able homes that simply don’t mortgage forbearance, we know that rent for 90 days if they have been impacted by COVID-19. be felt, measured or responded to exist, and the COVID-19 pan- helping our residents during these through efforts such as Project demic now threatens to make the uncertain times is just the right thing Roomkey, rent freezes and evic- conditions that force low-income to do.” Included in the circumstances of Rossmore LLC is suspending tion moratoriums. men, women and families into Alexander worked in tandem with this plan is loss of income due to monthly payments for parking “LAHSA does not like these homelessness even worse … All Richard Loring, director of design workplace closure or reduced hours, spaces. numbers because we know first- of us – elected officials, private and construction, to develop this loss of income or increased child To learn more about Domos hand that we have done so much sector and nonprofit leaders, and program. care expenditures due to school clo- Rossmore LLC’s rent forgiveness to increase the effectiveness of members of the public – should “We are so happy to be able to sures, health care expenditures relat- program, contact Christine Anderson our systems and bring tens of see [this] announcement as an offer this program to our residents,” ed to being ill with COVID-19 or at [email protected] or thousands of people inside,” said urgent call to action.” Loring said. “They have been won- caring for a household member who Maggie Diamond at maggie@com- Heidi Marston, executive director Los Angeles City Controller derfully accommodating and patient is ill with COVID-19, and loss of municationartsinc.com. of LAHSA. “This year’s results Ron Galperin called the count with us, as we have worked to take income relating to reasonable reinforce that our community results “tragic and utterly unac- over the management of the build- expenditures stemming from gov- must address the deep-rooted ceptable.” ing and to put our redevelopment ernment-ordered emergency mea- causes within larger safety net “Billions of dollars have been plans in place.” sures. Additionally, Domos systems that stop people from committed to address homeless- falling into homelessness.” ness by the city and County of “It’s no surprise that homeless- Los Angeles, yet we have far too ness is increasing,” said Los little to show for the money or West Hollywood hosts panel Angeles City Councilman David work. What we have is more peo- Ryu, 4th District. “It will contin- ple, more families, living on our ue to increase until we tackle a streets in squalid conditions. discussion on racial injustice system of poverty, racial injustice Local governments and service and unaffordability driving this providers must do better,” he The city of West Hollywood will the city’s YouTube channel at crisis … The No. 1 goal of every said. present a virtual panel discussion youtube.com/wehotv. It is also level of government must be to Assemblyman Miguel about racial injustice on Friday, available on Spectrum channel 10 in support vulnerable people and to Santiago (D-Los Angeles) said he June 19, at 5 p.m. in recognition of West Hollywood and AT&T U- keep them housed. We must pro- was “angry and frustrated” about Juneteenth, the date that commemo- verse channel 99 throughout tect and expand our Housing and the results. rates the end of slavery in the Southern California. Digital stream- Economic & Workforce “We simply cannot keep doing United States. ing platform viewers can easily find Development departments. We the same things over and over Panelists will discuss issues of programming by searching for must build more affordable and and expect different outcomes. racial injustice and police violence, “WeHoTV” within the search func- moderate-income housing. We The system is broken. It needs to and will provide a legal and historical tions of these services. must protect tenants from evic- be blown up and rebuilt different- perspective on why the movement is Members of the public wishing to tion and repeal state laws like ly. The time has come to rip happening in the way it is currently, ask questions prior to the meeting Costa Hawkins. Until poverty, through the bureaucratic red tape and how the progressive LGBTQ+ may email [email protected] no inequity and racial justice and force the change we need. It community can be engaged in next later than 5 p.m. today, June 18. become a priority in our society, is unacceptable that children, steps to create meaningful change. “Juneteenth was first marked as a homelessness will persist.” women, families, veterans and Barbara Arnwine, founder and holiday more than 150 years ago. Los Angeles County people of all backgrounds are liv- president of the Transformative We should be outraged that, in Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, 3rd ing on the streets,” he said. Justice Coalition, will moderate the 2020, racial injustice, systemic discussion with Jasmyne Cannick, a racism, and police brutality are still political strategist and journalist day-to-day realities in our nation,” focused on the intersection of race West Hollywood Mayor Lindsey P. and politics; actor, comedian and Horvath said. “We are outraged at Leaders emphasize fight against activist Sinbad; Marcus Smith, the murders of George Floyd and Emmy Award-winning senior pro- Breonna Taylor, among so many ducer for KTLA5 News; and black lives lost too soon to violence. racism as economy reopens Marquita Thomas, executive direc- West Hollywood is a city founded tor of the LGBT Chamber of in advocacy for social justice and Members of Gov. Gavin against injustice. We declare with Commerce. human rights. We must ask difficult Newsom’s Task Force on Business one voice that this pattern of racial The panel discussion may be questions and we must work for and Jobs Recovery issued an open inequality must stop now and that livestreamed by visiting the city’s systemic change.” letter on June 15 calling out the the results of our attempt to redress website at weho.org/wehotv, and on For information, visit weho.org. insidious effects of structural the past and correct the present will racism across society, including the manifest in this generation.” economy, and urging business and The letter, signed by California civic leaders to take a stand against leaders from a diverse range of eco- Letters to the Editor injustice as the state and nation nomic and social sectors, outlines works to rebuild a more inclusive how people of color are dispropor- Rabbi’s letter serves – it would be good if your paper and resilient economy. tionately impacted by the COVID- would be as reasonable. “As people across our nation 19 pandemic, unemployment and no good purpose stand up for justice, we as business racism in policing, and highlights Thomas Reynolds and civic leaders recognize that tak- the income gaps across ethnicity, Re “Letters to the Editor, Los Angeles ing a stand against racism is not just gender and ability that persist in specifically the letter from Rabbi a moral imperative for our collec- California – the world’s fifth-largest Baron,” June 4 issue Editor’s Note: Letters to the tive future, but an economic one. economy. Editor do not reflect the opinions The discrimination inflicted upon The task force, comprised of Printing this racist screed and or policy of the Park Labrea KRAMER + DRESBEN black Americans has entrenched nearly 100 members, has commit- canard regarding the Chinese News/Beverly Press. We firmly discrimination that harms other ted to putting people first, explicitly serves only to encourage more believe in allowing First Stephen W. Kramer people of color – leaving them, and addressing racial and ethnic dis- deranged people. The rabbi’s Amendment speech rights to be our entire economy, vulnerable to a crimination and disparities, expand- ramblings serve no good purpose exercised. In the absence of racist 5858 Wilshire Blvd., shock like the COVID-19 crisis,” ing opportunity in places facing and printing them only encour- words, hate speech or advocacy Suite 205 the letter read. “But recovering extreme poverty and inequality, and ages more idiocy. of violence, we will continue to Los Angeles, CA 90036 from COVID-19 also presents an prioritizing shared prosperity and The New York Times retracted allow our readers to express their opportunity to re-imagine our soci- economic inclusion. For informa- a letter containing similar rubbish views. (323)964-7100 ety and economy by striking out tion, visit gov.ca.gov. 12 June 18, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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All tomatoes, onion, lettuce and candied hazelnuts and bourbon grilled meat and fresh seafood. For whipped cream. Order on Tock and Rooftop reopens staff members are required to wear Lucques catering burger sauce. takeout and reservations, visit the- face covering in accordance with They also are preparing a grill-at- pick up or have it delivered. 345 N. jar.com. Delivery can be arranged if Maple Drive, Beverly Hills. fter months of finessing an ele- state safety measures. Guests must home club steak for $48 that vated snack and beverage ordered 24 hours in advance. wear a includes a 28-ounce Creekstone A Dinner reservations begin at 5:30 menu and renovating the rooftop mask when Farm ribeye and arugula salad with venue, L.P. rooftop is now open. p.m. Bar seating is not permitted at entering the lemon and olive oil. Add potato Hollywood Bowl this time. 8225 Beverly Blvd., Botanical Group’s new Culinary restaurant, purée, steak sauce and roasted shal- Director Monty Koludrovic and (323)655-6566. but not lots for an extra $25. Other items on Supper To-Go L.A. native and California-Filipino when seat- the menu include St. Louis barbe- owl fans can bring the Head Chef Sabel Braganza are ed. Staff is cue pork ribs, Za’tar spiced lamb Hollywood Bowl Food + Wine thrilled to reopen. Take the elevator Tavern is serving for required to chops, grilled swordfish, king B experience into their own homes to a socially distanced rooftop table, have tem- salmon, and citrus and herb mari- with James Beard Award winners set six feet apart, as the rooftop is Father’s Day perature nated prawns. For the lobster-lov- Caroline Styne and Suzanne Goin operating at 60% capacity, or a checks to ing dad, order the New England presenting delicious meals pre- capacity of 150 people. The new ick up a Father’s Day meal on ensure the lobster roll kit for six which pared daily in the on-site kitchen menu includes new cocktails, small PJune 20-21 that includes a corn safety of includes brioche buns and veg- and wine pairings from the bowl’s plates and hearty bar bites that range and cherry tomato salad with but- guests and etable slaw. A lobster chopped salad extensive list. Customers select a from $8 to $15. Both food and drink termilk dressing, wood grilled staff. Valet layered with bacon, avocado, cher- 45-minute window as their pickup reservations are available on hangar steak and prawns with parking ry tomatoes and pieces of Maine time. After customers arrive in the Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. smoked tomato, fried potatoes with will be available and attendants will lobster is also offered. The entire Hollywood Bowl’s main parking to 2 a.m., and Saturday and Sunday herbs, string beans with torpedo sanitize the driver seat and steering family can feast on a New England- lot, the meal will be brought to their from noon to 2 a.m. Health and safe- onions and lemon zest, and finish wheel of vehicles. Reservations style lobster dinner that includes vehicle and placed in the trunk. ty measures in effect include dedi- with a chocolate pavé with hazel- must be made by calling the restau- over one pound of Maine lobster, Payment is made in advance for a cated sanitation hosts, plexiglass at nuts and bourbon cream for $52 per rant or going online to one pound of Littleneck clams, new completely safe, contactless pick- the bars and throughout the lobby, person. Order on Toast or visit tav- bartong.com/restaurants/los-ange- potatoes, corn on the cob, tomato up. To ensure availability, ordering and single-use menus and cashless ernla.com. 11648 San Vicente les. 861 N. 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Hobart and Rosewood at 9:45 An unknown suspect burglarized a At 9:15 p.m., an unknown suspect p.m. vehicle parked in the 1700 block of committed a petty theft in the 1000 P OLICE BLOTTER N. Cherokee at 2 p.m. block of N. Highland. At 10:30 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked near At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a the corner of Second and Hobart. stole a vehicle parked in the 7700 victim near the corner of Santa block of W. Third. Monica and Highland at 10 p.m. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the June 8 areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between An unknown suspect committed a At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- June 7 and June 13. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6700 block of pect committed a burglary in the ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los burglary in the 1600 block of N. Hollywood at 4:20 p.m. 8600 block of W. Third. Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles Gardner at 4:30 a.m. County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and At 5:15 p.m., an unknown suspect June 12 the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. At 6 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6400 burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of Sunset. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- 6200 block of Primrose. cle parked in the 2200 block of Beverly Hills Police June 13 An unknown suspect committed a Canyon at 8 a.m. burglary in the 600 block of S. An unknown suspect committed a Department An unknown suspect committed a Hobart at 7 p.m. petty theft in the 6600 block of At 8:15 a.m., an unknown suspect commercial burglary in the 100 Melrose at 8 a.m. robbed a victim near the corner of June 7 block of Robertson at 4:43 a.m. At 7:15 p.m., an unknown suspect Hauser and Wilshire.

At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6700 At 11:10 a.m., an unknown sus- At 2:25 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked in the 5600 block of W. Eighth. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- pect committed a petty theft in the committed a commercial burglary block of Sunset. tim in the 2000 block of Highland 800 block of Cinthia. in the 300 block of Foothill. An unknown suspect burglarized a at 1:10 p.m.

An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked near the corner of An unknown suspect committed petty theft in the 7500 block of Stanley and Homewood at 8 p.m. At 4:35 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary at an unoccupied resi- West Hollywood Fountain at 9:28 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 8500 dence in the 9400 block of Sunset Sheriff’s Station At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Beverly. at 8 p.m. At 12:45 p.m., an unknown sus- committed a petty theft in the 6400

June 8 pect committed a petty theft in the block of Hollywood. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 8:35 p.m., an unknown suspect 6100 block of Melrose. cle parked in the 200 block of S. robbed a victim in the 100 block of At 5:15 a.m., an unknown suspect Norton at 6 p.m. N. Stanley. assaulted a victim in the 800 block An unknown suspect committed a June 11

of Doheny. petty theft in the 6100 block of At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a Wilshire at 1:15 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a burglarized a vehicle parked in the commercial burglary in the 200 A suspect assaulted a victim dur- vehicle parked in the 700 block of 2000 block of Argyle. block of N. La. Cienega at 9 p.m. ing a domestic violence incident in At 3:47 p.m., an unknown suspect S. Windsor at 12:30 a.m.

the 1100 block of Formosa at 7 committed a burglary in the 5000 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- June 8 a.m. bock of Rosewood. At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect cle parked near the corner of burglarized a vehicle parked in the Second and Kingsley at 10:30 At midnight, an unknown suspect At 8:58 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- 900 block of Masselin. p.m. committed burglary at an unoccu- assaulted a victim near the corner cle parked in the 4400 block of pied residence in the 500 block of of Curson and Santa Monica. Francis at 4 p.m. At 6:30 a.m., an unknown suspect At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect Arkell. committed a petty theft in the 200 committed a petty theft in the 6200 An unknown suspect committed a At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Larchmont. block of Melrose. A suspect was arrested on suspi- burglary in the 900 block of N. committed a burglary in the 400 cion of driving under the influence Gardner at 5:30 p.m. block of N. Mansfield. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- June 13 of alcohol or drugs near the corner cle parked in the 400 block of N. Rodeo and Charleville at 12:56 June 9 An unknown suspect assaulted a Orange Grove at 9 a.m. At 3:25 a.m., an unknown suspect a.m. victim near the corner of Gower committed a petty theft in the 800

At 9:22 a.m., an unknown suspect and Franklin at 9 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a block of S. Windsor. At 11:35 a.m., an unknown sus- assaulted a victim in the 1000 theft near the corner of Clinton and pect committed a petty theft in the block of Crescent Heights. At 9:40 p.m., an attempted robbery Van Ness at 11:50 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a 300 block of N. Crescent. was reported in the 6700 block of burglary in the 1400 block of N.

An unknown suspect assaulted a Hollywood. At 12:30 p.m., an unknown sus- Highland at 4 a.m. June 9 victim in the 7900 block of Santa pect committed a petty theft in the Monica at noon. June 9 5500 block of Hollywood. At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 300 block committed burglary at an occupied At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:30 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect robbed a vic- of S. Cochran. residence in the 300 block of S. committed a burglary in the 8700 pect robbed a victim in the 1300 tim in the 5100 block of Wilshire at Almont. block of Beverly. block of Martel. 12:30 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a victim near the corner of Franklin June 10 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a At 2:20 p.m., an unknown suspect and Las Palmas at 9:45 a.m. burglary in the 7900 block of Santa vehicle parked in the 8600 block of assaulted a victim near the corner An unknown suspect committed a Monica at 10:04 p.m. Whitworth at 5 p.m. of Lexington and Vine. At 10:40 a.m., an unknown sus- grand theft in the 200 block of S. pect robbed a victim in the 400 Oakhurst at 2 p.m. June 10 At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a block of S. Hobart. stole a vehicle parked in the 500 burglary in the 700 block of N. La At 2:05 p.m., an unknown suspect At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Sweetzer. Brea at 2:35 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a committed a petty theft in the 300 stole a vehicle parked in the 8900 victim in the 6600 block of Sunset block of N. Rodeo. block of Sunset. An unknown suspect committed a At 3:45 p.m., an unknown suspect at 10:40 a.m. petty theft in the 100 block of S. burglarized a vehicle parked in the June 11 An unknown suspect committed a Fairfax at 8:30 p.m. 900 block of N. Oxford. At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect

petty theft in the 1400 block of robbed a victim in the 4600 block An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a Hayworth at 3:25 p.m. At 8:55 p.m., an unknown suspect of Melrose. petty theft in the 5500 block of petty theft from a vehicle in the burglarized a vehicle parked near Sunset at 4 p.m. 300 block of Elm at 1:23 a.m. the corner of Wilshire and An unknown suspect committed a June 11 Lucerne. petty theft in the 4700 block of At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect At 1:45 p.m., an unknown suspect Elmwood at 1:30 p.m. assaulted a victim near the corner committed a burglary in the 7200 burglarized a vehicle parked in the June 10 block of Melrose. of Charleville and Doheny. 8400 block of Santa Monica. At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect

At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 1800 June 12 June 13 pect committed a grand theft in the petty theft in the 6600 block of block of Serrano.

1700 block of Orchid. Fountain at 4 p.m. At 10:15 a.m., an unknown sus- At 4:45 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a pect committed a petty theft from a assaulted a victim near the corner An unknown suspect committed a At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 200 block of vehicle parked in the 9600 block of of Santa Monica and Fairfax. petty theft in the 6600 block of stole a vehicle parked in the 400 S. Sycamore at 6 p.m. Wilshire. Drexel at 12:33 a.m. block of Rossmore. At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a Los Angeles Police At 10:30 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect burglarized a burglarized a vehicle parked in the vehicle parked in the 400 block of Department 200 block of S. Sycamore. N. Rodeo at 12:19 p.m. pect stole a vehicle parked in the vehicle parked in the 800 block of 6300 block of Lexington. Masselin at 6:15 p.m. June 7 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 4:24 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a At 7:20 p.m., an unknown suspect cle parked near the corner of committed a petty theft in the 300 At 1:55 a.m., an unknown suspect Serrano and Fourth at 9 p.m. block of N. Rodeo. grand theft in the 8500 block of robbed a victim in the 1500 block committed a petty theft near the Beverly at noon. of N. Gower. corner of Santa Monica and Saint At 10:40 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a Andrews. At 12:06 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect assaulted a pect assaulted a victim in the 800 grand theft in the 9700 block of pect robbed a victim near the cor- victim near the corner of Fairfax block of N. Franklin. Olympic at 7 p.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- ner of Gardner and Willoughby. and Melrose at 8:10 p.m. cle parked in the 2000 block of N. At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Highland at 5 p.m. cle parked in the 900 block of committed a grand theft from a An unknown suspect committed a At 8:50 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 200 block of At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 5400 block of stole a vehicle parked near the Cloverdale at 11 p.m. S. Carson. stole a vehicle parked near the Sunset at 12:15 p.m. corner of Laurel and Beverly. corner of Hollywood and Vine. At 11 p.m., a suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect assaulted a At 12:50 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect burglarized a victim during a domestic violence victim near the corner of Wilshire An unknown suspect stole a vehi- pect committed a burglary in the vehicle parked in the 300 block of incident in the 5300 block of and Rodeo at 11:11 p.m. cle parked near the corner of 1700 block of N. Gower. S. Oxford at 9 p.m. Wilshire. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 June 18, 2020 Fathers, sons and daughters continue family traditions at Original Farmers Market Many retailers and restaurants have reopened at the Original Farmers Market, which is offering dining at tables amply spaced in open areas in compliance with Los Angeles County guidelines. The market is the perfect place to find a gift for Father’s Day or spend an afternoon together with Dad. Restaurants that have reopened include Bryan’s Pit Barbeque, China Depot, Local Ice, Mixology 101, Monsieur Marcel Bistro, Peking Kitchen, The French Crepe Company, The Village and Trejo’s Tacos. Retailers and service photo courtesy of Caruso providers include Batson Barbershop, By Candlelight, Dewy Flowers, Essence of Nature, Kiehl’s, Retailers at The Grove resume Ralph’s Key Shop, Taschen, Weiss photo courtesy of the Original Farmers Market Jewelry, WL Handmade and Zara. in-store shopping The Original Farmers Market also the two restaurants. books are available. Spend $20 or features family-friendly merchants Bar 326 and E.B.’s Beer & Wine more at Sticker Planet this summer Caruso has announced that retailers at all of its properties, including offering special ways to celebrate are run by Gary Twinn, who works and receive a free Farmers Market The Grove, have resumed in-store shopping and dine-in service in out- Father’s Day. Many of the business- alongside his son Vincent. Gary coloring book. door spaces. es are run by fathers and their sons Twinn manages the bars while Du-par’s Restaurant and Bakery In keeping with Caruso’s commitment to exemplary service, shoppers and grandsons, including Vincent bartends and manages the is offering an afternoon tea special can also continue to enjoy Curbside Concierge service allowing contact- Marconda’s Meats. Lou DeRosa, marketing and social media for both for celebrations with children. Order less pick up at The Grove, as well as The Americana at Brand and who assumed operations from his establishments. Stay tuned for the the children’s tea package for two to Palisades Village. Caruso properties are part of the communities in which father Dave DeRosa, currently runs FM Bars reopening. eight people with tea, assorted mini they are located and have remained open as a resource for the public Marconda’s Meats with sons Cody The Farmers Market also has mer- sandwiches, mini cupcakes and throughout the stay-at-home orders. and Tyler, while son Thomas can be chants offering special treats for chil- doughnuts, cupcakes, fresh fruit In response to COVID-19, Caruso recently unveiled extensive health found at Marconda’s Puritan dren. Local Ice offers ice cream and skewers and apple juice. Takeout and safety standards with policies and procedures to protect staff, guests Poultry. do-it-yourself cone and topping kits and delivery orders for the tea spe- and tenants from illness, and ensure a safe and secure environment. Kip’s Toyland is a family-owned to make a delicious dessert at home. cial must be made two days in Caruso partnered with Dr. Neha Nanda, medical director of epidemiolo- purveyor of classic games, toys, Order pints of Rocky Road, Bananas advance. gy and infection disease at Keck Medicine of USC, to establish health puzzles, costumes, stuffed animals Foster, Cookie Monster, Samantha’s For those who prefer to shop from and safety policies and procedures. and more. Founded by the late Irvin Sweet Strawberry and other flavors. home, a variety of groceries and pre- Visit each property’s website for information and specific tenant oper- Kipper, the shop is run by his son, The new Cone Package includes one pared meals are available for deliv- ating hours. Updates will also be provided on social media. Don Kipper, and granddaughter Lily pint of handcrafted ice cream or ery using mercato.com and other The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive. For information, visit Kipper. Italian ice, four sugar or wafer cones delivery platforms. Parking remains thegrovela.com and caruso.com. At Pampas Grill and Phil's Deli & and four toppings. free at the Original Farmers Market, Grill, owner Francisco Carvalho has Sticker Planet has been another 6333 W. Third St. For information, two children working by his side, favorite in Los Angeles since 1992. call (323)933-9211, or visit farmers- Caio and Gabriela, who help operate Thousands of stickers and activity marketla.com. KEEEPP ue to offer to-go service via Tock (323)848-CRAB. Father’s Day Dining and delivery service via GrubHub. From page 13 8171 Santa Monica Blvd., CCOOOLL sales. Happy hour at L.P. Rooftop is available Monday-Friday from 4 S withh our p.m. to 7 p.m., with small plates ranging from $7 to $8 and select beer, wine and cocktails from $5 to Shakh kees $10. In the coming summer weeks, A E.P. & L.P. will re-open their E.P. &FFlloats! dining room for reservations and be launching takeout and delivery We’rre scoopin’ up via Tock and Postmates. 603 N. SAFE Melrose Ave., (310)855-9955. 20% OFF 10% OFF Luckky ChCharm Milkshakes & CURBSIDE ENTIRE STORE BALLOONS Old Fashioned Connie & Ted’s PICK UP! Root BeerBeer Floats! excludes balloons excludes delivery reopens TTrreat yourself! NOW THROUGH JUNE 30! n Tuesday, June 16, Connie & OTed’s reopened dining on its open patio and airy indoor dining room. Just in time for Father’s Day, the menu offers New England-inspired seafood. New to the restaurant are plexiglass barri- ers between booth seating, and the host station is now located outside of the restaurant. Employee and Paper Goods • Dec r ao tion guest temperature will be checked prior to entering and tables pro- Balloons • Banners vide at least six feet between seat- Centerpieces • Piñatas ed guests. Staff will wear face & MORE! masks and shields, and guests are required to wear face masks when not seated at their table. The entire party must be present before seat- We need your help!lp! ing, and guests will be asked to remain outside until their table is Support small business! ready. Reservations are capped at six people per party. Lunch and weekend brunch hours are Friday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner is Sunday In the Original Farmers Markkeett • 3rd & Fairfax through Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. 9695 MlMelr A .evose (A (c orner ofWf Wilcox)l ) (323) 933-8446 • (323) 933-8440 and Friday and Saturday from 5 to [email protected] 10 p.m. The restaurant will contin- 4217-7(323)46 16 June 18, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press ‘Da 5 Bloods’ reimagines the Vietnam War genre

Don’t expect Netflix’s “Da 5 Lewis). Those flashbacks don’t Bloods” to comply with procedural recast the characters or de-age war epics complete with chilling them, to a unique effect usually choreographed action sequences. reserved for the stage, not screen. That’s not Spike Lee’s brand. The real story doesn’t occur in Instead, he takes the Vietnam War the past, but present day, plagued film, already a political breed, and by war trauma and the myth of the bathes it in correlations between a American dream. These four vets gold they thought was lost. Uncle disturbing past and continually vile from the 1st Infantry Division – Sam used them and then forgot present. “Bloods,” they call themselves – them, so this caper serves as a pay- Frankly, Lee doesn’t do action return to Vietnam first to cheers ment for a lifetime of racism and well, and it shows in the various their past camaraderie and then systemic abuse. flashbacks that include gun fights revisit once-hostile territory. The hiccups occur rather quickly, and explosions out of necessity. Technically, the Bloods embark when Paul’s son David (Jonathan photo courtesy of Netflix Instead, his latest film succeeds on a mission sanctioned by the U.S. Majors from “The Last Black Man A group of Vietnam War veterans search for gold and the remains of their in San Francisco”) arrives unex- during the banter amongst old government: retrieve the body of fallen squad leader in Spike Lee’s new film, “Da 5 Bloods.” friends Otis (Clarke Peters), Paul fallen squad leader Norman pectedly and demands a piece of the

(Delroy Lindo), Melvin (Isiah (Chadwick Boseman). Unofficially, prize for his silence. Then, deter- Whitlock Jr.) and Eddie (Norm they also plan to recover buried mining a price for converting the Smith or Angela Davis. When the aren’t enough to remotely condemn gold to cash becomes the next chal- Bloods discuss notable black fig- this one – a few performances lenge thanks to expensive French ures, the scene cuts away to actual shine. Lindo’s Paul is a complex buyer Desroche (Jean Reno). And stills of them like a documentary. character, a Trump-supporting vet that all transpires before the crew Granted, this is a Lee tactic that with PTSD, haunted by the war, even sets off, which brings a host of dates back to the ’80s, so Ken beat down by prejudice. He even new problems, external and inter- Burns and his ilk don’t deserve all breaks into a mesmerizing mono- nal, that make this story so much the credit. logue amidst one of the most claus- more than a simple snatch-and- Remember 2006’s “The trophobic close ups in modern cin- grab. Fountain,” a Darren Aronofsky ema. For all the outlandish events Lee flick with Hugh Jackman and And while Major’s David tags packs into two and a half hours, this Rachel Weisz about the Spanish along for the ride with the other isn’t new narrative or genre-bend- Inquisition, mid-2000s cancer Bloods, he proves much more coming territory for cinema. As the research and a bald monk Jackson plex – a son desperately trying to Bloods journey through the wild, floating in space? It’s a wacky fail- understand the father who remains we experience a history lesson ure, but attempts to do something so distant. One final unexpected along the way. Alfonso Cuaron’s remarkable. “Da 5 Bloods” is Lee’s star arrives too in Van Veronica Ngo road movie “Y tu mamá también” “Fountain.” Sloppy at times, with as a North Vietnamese radio host does something similar, allowing logical errors in the plot and corny taunting American soldiers. Like the camera to veer away from pro- resolutions that condense life’s her standout role in the opening tagonists and linger on impover- complexities a bit too far. scene of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” ished surroundings while a narrator But “Da 5 Bloods” is the kind of this one is also too short. Hopefully photo courtesy of Netflix provides deep context. Lee has sim- film that sets up an impossible someone will finally get the memo Otis (Clarke Peters), left, and Paul (Delroy Lindo) give compelling perfor- ilar goals, presenting a revised expectation come the end. Since and give her a leading role. mances in “Da 5 Bloods.” account of America’s past. Lee dislikes ambiguity (you can tell “Da 5 Bloods” is enthralling, The film starts this way, juxtapos- how much he loves each character), infuriating, at times mesmerizing. ing recognizable historic moments the only available option is a melo- Amidst its victories and rather with ones often omitted from text- dramatic outro that overstates its notable flaws, it’s never dull. This is books. The impulse to emphasize major points. That’s less a condem- 2020’s “Parasite,” a story that feels American exceptionalism only nation than how Lee tries to have familiar, playful even, until it does- moves one direction, uninterested his cake and eat it too. n’t. And when that shift occurs, in movers and shakers like Tommie Regardless of flaws – and there anything is possible. Toy shop remains a IAMA hosts destination for countless writing contest IAMA Theatre Company has joined forces with ScreenCraft to children and their fathers present the third annual Stage Play Writing Competition. IAMA co-artistic director Stefanie Black will join a jury of industry professionals to help choose the winning script which will receive a $1,000 cash prize and be circulated to ScreenCraft’s network of playwrights, theater companies, producers, literary man- agers, agents and award-winning writers. “It’s an honor to partner with such an exciting new platform for emerging writers. IAMA has always been a home for developing new voices, and this latest partnership continues our mission by engaging in a strong intersection of the theater, film and television industries,” said Black and Katie Lowes, co-artistic director at IAMA, in a joint statement. Hollywood has a long history of adapting plays and embracing play- Irvin “Kip” Kipper, the late owner of Kip’s Toyland at the Original writing talent. The Stage Play Farmer’s Market, was shown in the June 11, 1998, issue of the Park Writing Competition seeks to con- La Brea News and Beverly Press. Affectionately known as “Mr. Kip” nect emerging talent with working by the countless children and families who visited his toy shop over industry professionals within the years, Kipper was a fixture for decades at the Farmers Market, cor- ScreenCraft’s thriving, worldwide ner of Third and Fairfax. After serving as a pilot during World War II, community. he returned to Los Angeles and started the shop near the southeast cor- Winning entries are chosen based ner of Third Street and Fairfax Avenue, and later moved to the on originality of story or concept, Farmers Market in 1956. Kip’s Toyland has always offered a variety voice, characterization and dia- of new toys and nostalgic favorites. In this photo, he is shown with logue, and production viability at a Beanie Babies, one of the best-selling toys in 1998. Kipper died in reasonable budget. 2016, but his son Don and granddaughter Lily continue the legacy at For information, visit screen- Kip’s Toyland, the longest-operating toy shop in Los Angeles. craft.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 June 18, 2020

stones and influences of LGBTQ characters and plot lines have had in Hollywood, from early stereo- LATW offers recording of plays types to modern representations, In support of black lives and to was recorded during a series of and it offers a historic perspective raise awareness of racial live performances at University of spanning 100 years. inequities, the L.A. Theatre Works California, Los Angeles’ James Exhibit highlights from 2019 audio theater presented a record- Bridges Theater before the cast also included costumes from televi- ing of John Ball’s “In the Heat of headed out on a national tour. sion shows and films such as the Night,” adapted for the stage “College-educated, well “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “One Day by Matt Pelfrey. dressed, a respected police officer at a Time,” “Transparent,” “Project The program aired on radio sta- from California and a black man, Runway,” “After Forever,” tions across the country over the Virgil Tibbs may never have been “Happily Divorced,” “The weekend, and it is available to written into existence were it not Hollywood Medium,” stream for free on the LATW web- for the efforts of Dr. Martin Luther “Vanderpump Rules” and site at latw.org/broadcasts. King Jr.,” said Anna Lyse Erikson, “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Ball’s novel was published in LATW associate producer. photo courtesy of the Hollywood Museum In addition, the exhibit also 1965, a time when America was In addition to the “In the Heat of Musician Michael Feinstein will be awarded the 2020 Inspiration Award. includes personal wardrobe to the grappling with integration and an the Night,” LATW’s recording of stars created by Hollywood’s lead- evolving acceptance of the Civil “Dinah Was,” in which Yvette ing designers such as Bob Mackie, Rights movement. Freeman reprises her Obie Award- Zac Posen, Ret Turner, Nolan The LATW production starred winning role as “Queen of the The Hollywood Museum to Miller, Mr. Blackwell and Edith Ryan Vincent Anderson, Michael Blues” Dinah Washington, is now Head and items associated with Hammond, Kalen Harriman, available as a free podcast. LGBTQ icons such as Ellen James Morrison, Travis Johns, Listen to the recording for free livestream ‘Real to Reel Live’ DeGeneres, Cher, Katy Perry, Lady Darren Richardson, and it was at latw.org/podcasts. Gaga, Freddie Mercury, Judy directed by Brian Kite. The show For information, visit latw.org. Donelle Dadigan, founder and Michael Feinstein will receive the Garland, Bette Davis, Joan president of the Hollywood 2020 Inspiration Award. Crawford, Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Museum, in partnership with Los Feinstein is a multi-platinum- Hudson and many more. Angeles City Councilmember selling and five-time Grammy “The Hollywood Museum wel- Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, will nominated recording artist and also comes the opportunity to create present Real to Reel, its 2020 salute works as an interpreter, an anthro- and showcase this important exhi- to the LGBTQ community’s contri- pologist and archivist for the reper- bition, by sharing the artistic butions to the entertainment indus- toire known as the Great American expression and extraordinary sig- try. Songbook. nificance of the LGBTQ culture Due to COVID-19, this year’s The virtual event was inspired by and its effect and impact on the celebration will be televised virtual- the annual “Real to Reel: Portrayals world through the medium of ly on Real to Reel Live on L.A. and Perceptions of LGBTQ in entertainment with the public,” Cityview Channel 35, as well as on Hollywood” exhibit produced in Dadigan said. the Hollywood Museum website at partnership with O’Farrell and L.A. The Hollywood Museum is open thehollywoodmuseum.com and Pride. It is an educational, enter- Wednesday through Sunday from social media platforms. taining and informative retrospec- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets can be O’Farrell will host this year’s tive of LGBTQ images in film, TV purchased onlline at the museum’s Real to Reel Live with special and new digital platforms featuring website. photo by Joshua Arvizo/courtesy of the Los Angeles Theatre Works introductions by Dadigan and spe- costumes, props, photos and iconic The museum is located at 1660 James Morrison and Ryan Vincent Anderson perform in the adaptation cial guest Kristin Chenoweth on imagery. Highland Ave. For information, June 18 at 7 p.m. Music star The exhibit showcases the mile- visit thehollywoodmuseum.com. of “In the Heat of Night.” 18 June 18, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Fender helps LAUSD students pursue a love for music Los Angeles Unified School District students are learning to play guitar and ukulele in online summer enrichment classes that started on June 15. Through a partnership with the Fender Play Foundation, the LAUSD is teaching more than 1,000 students how to play the instruments. “The mission of the Fender Play Foundation is to equip, educate and photo courtesy of LAMOTH inspire the next generation as they LAMOTH seminar examines guns embark on their musical journey.” photo courtesy of the LAUSD and hate during the pandemic Students are learning music skills online this summer with the help of Evan Jones LAUSD music teachers and experts from Fender. The Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust and Giffords Law Center are Fender Play Foundation holding “Guns and Hate in the Coronavirus Era,” an online presentation on Co-President music. Fender is providing equip- related to guitars and learn tech- Wednesday, June 24, at noon. ment and Fender Play subscrip- niques to digitally record music. Hate crimes and gun violence are on the rise in the United States, with “Music helps students find a tions to more than 1,000 sixth “The mission of the Fender Play deadly shootings in recent years in synagogues, churches and nightclubs group and a sense of belonging to through eighth grade students who Foundation is to equip, educate targeting religious groups, racial minorities and the LGBTQ community. help them express themselves,” are learning acoustic, electric or and inspire the next generation of Join Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust and Giffords Law Center for LAUSD Austin Beutner said. “It’s bass guitar, and ukulele. players as they embark on their a conversation about the intersection between guns and hate. The seminar exciting to see how we can com- Fender will be working with musical journey,” Fender Play will examine statistics and trends in the number of hate crimes and the bine the online connection with LAUSD music teachers to teach Foundation Co-President Evan groups being targeted, with a focus on how the COVID-19 pandemic is students and great teachers togeth- students at least one song in the Jones said. “With the stay at home fueling hate incidents and gun purchases. The speakers will be Robyn er with instruments and the Fender rock, pop, blues or Latin music orders at hand, people of all ages Thomas, executive director of Giffords Law Center, and Jordanna Gessler, Play App to create a truly unique genres. Students will learn 10 are learning guitar and new skills vice president of education and exhibits for the Los Angeles Museum of learning opportunity.” chords and how chord progressions now more than ever and we want the Holocaust. Since 2019, the Fender Play work, and the history of musical to support that creative expression The suggested donation is $10. For information and to register, visit Foundation has supported educa- genres. They will write an essay however we can.” lamoth.org/news--events/events/gunsandhate. tors and helped young people play about a genre, solve math problems For information, visit lausd.net. School districts take steps amid District offers virtual celebration for graduates The Los Angeles Unified School the nation’s second-largest school “We hope all will join us for this uncertainty about reopening District has made its hour-long district. It includes messages from special celebration of the scholars, graduation special for students, LAUSD Superintendent Austin athletes, artists and dreamers in the To prepare for the reopening of dards. These impact every aspect of families and members of the school Beutner, the LAUSD Board of Class of 2020,” Beutner said. schools, the Los Angeles Unified the school experience, from the community available for viewing Education and Student Board “Congratulations to our L.A. and San Diego Unified school dis- school bus to the classroom and on its website, lausd.net, and will Member Frances Suavillo, Gov. Unified graduates,” Board Member tricts have announced a purchasing cafeteria. rebroadcast the program on KLCS- Gavin Newsom, Sen. Kamala Nick Melvoin added. “Your pact to save money on Personal To prepare, LAUSD and SDUSD TV at 7 a.m. on Sunday, June 21. Harris (D-CA), musician Lil Jon, resilience gives us hope that the Protective Equipment and necessi- plan to pool their purchasing power The graduation ceremony was Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts, world’s challenges are no match for ties for other new requirements dur- on PPE and other equipment. The originally broadcast on June 15 and television host Ellen DeGeneres the class of 2020.” ing the COVID-19 pandemic. alliance will save time and money, honors nearly 30,000 graduates of and other special guests. For information, visit lausd.net. As Gov. Gavin Newsom and leg- according to superintendents islative leaders finalize details of Beutner and Marten. the state budget, California’s two “We frankly do not want to spend largest school districts are calling a single dime on PPE when that for full funding of costs for reopen- money should be going toward the ing schools this fall. Implementing education of our students,” the recently issued guidelines by the superintendents said. “However, California Department of we do not have the luxury of wait- Education could cost billions in ing for the state to explain how they additional school spending across plan to fund the 55 pages they have the state. issued for reopening. It is time for “Schools across the state are us to get on with the business of working around the clock to plan preparing the best that we can, and for reopening because students that is what we will do.” must have the chance to continue Last month, the LAUSD modi- their education,” LAUSD fied a recently negotiated Verizon Superintendent Austin Beutner and contract to provide low-income stu- SDUSD Superintendent Cindy dents with internet services at home Marten said in a statement. so that any school district in the “Unfortunately, the state published state can access the offer and 55 pages of new guidelines on dis- receive the same low cost. Since tricts with no funding attached. March, both districts combined Unless the funding needs are have provided more than 35 million addressed comprehensively in the meals to families in their communi- state budget, there is no way ties. Every week, they use more schools will be able to follow all the than 50,000 masks, gloves and pro- new recommended guidelines tective supplies to safely deliver required for a safe, responsible meals to the public following the reopening in the fall. It is inappro- CDC, state and local guidelines. priate to pronounce public guide- While state officials recently lines as recommended best prac- announced state agencies will assist tices and then leave districts with- schools in procuring necessary out the necessary funding to imple- PPE, supplies and equipment, no ment them. Schools must be able to details have been provided. County reassure parents, students and staff leaders are also looking at ways to that their wellbeing is being supply PPE. Since it is not guaran- addressed and these guidelines will teed either state or county support now be viewed as a minimum will be sufficient or arrive in time threshold.” for the reopening of schools, pur- School districts will face chasing staff from each district increased operational costs for as began meeting last week to explore long as the COVID-19 health emer- solutions and outline a common gency continues. Among the purchasing strategy for PPE and requirements outlined in the CDE other necessary materials. More document issued on June 8 are details will be forthcoming. stringent physical distancing stan- For information, visit lausd.net. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 June 18, 2020

Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market reopens on Sunday The Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market will reopen from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, and will continue operation during those same hours every Sunday moving forward. Following Los Angeles County safety protocols, the city will limit photo courtesy of NHMLAC crowd capacity and require face coverings and social distancing at all times. Early shopping hours will NHM’s Adventures in Nature be offered from 8 to 9 a.m. for seniors and high-risk individuals. Only farmers and prepackaged summer camp continue online food vendors will be at the Beverly The Natural History Museums of activities at their leisure and away Hills Farmers’ Market. No food Los Angeles County’s Adventures from the computer screen with trucks or open prepared food items in Nature Day Camp is moving some parent help. will be available. At this time, live online from July 6-31. Virtual camp groups will meet music and the petting zoo are not Participants will explore new three times a week on Monday, offered. There will also be no seat- photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills topics each week from dinosaurs to Wednesday and Friday in which ing or shopping carts. A variety of fresh and nutritious vegetables can be found at the Beverly dire wolves, and alligator lizards to camp staff lead a small group of The Beverly Hills Farmers’ Hills Farmers’ Market. the creatures off the coast. Parents kids, 20 or less, in lessons and Market has been closed since can enroll their children for interac- activities for an hour without the March 15 in response to the The city recommends only sending Street and Santa Monica tive virtual classes and learn about need for parent supervision. COVID-19 public health emer- one family member per household Boulevard. Two hours of free park- these subjects that spark a child’s Webinars will be organized twice gency. The city is asking the public due to limited capacity at the farm- ing is available in the Civic Center natural curiosity and creativity. a week on Tuesday and Thursday for cooperation in maintaining a ers’ market. No pets are allowed. Parking Structure, 450 Rexford The first week, July 6-10, NHM where kids can watch an online pre- safe and healthy environment. The Beverly Hills Farmers’ Drive. For information, call staff will focus on “Dinosaurs” as sentation or tour NHM museums People experiencing any symptoms Market is held in the 9300 block of (310)285-6830, or visit beverly- they imagine life for these giants of for an hour. of illness are asked to stay home. Civic Center Drive, between Third hills.org/farmersmarket. the past. The second week, July 13- Reservations are $60 per camp 17, NHM staff will focus on “Wild week for members and $75 per L.A.” and explore the wildlife that camp week for non-members of The Wallis receives NEA grant artistic quality as well as the signif- calls Los Angeles home. NHM. The organization has made icant impact they have on a broad From July 20-24, children can Adventure in Nature Connected The Wallis Annenberg Center for recipients nationwide the agency and diverse cross-section of our expect a lesson on “Oceans” as scholarships available to families of the Performing Arts has received a has approved. It marks the third community.” NHM staff dive deeper into life its community partners. $10,000 grant from the National grant The Wallis has received in “These awards demonstrate the ocean life. The online camp session NHMLAC will also be providing Endowment for the Arts that will support of “Dance @ The Wallis.” resilience of the arts in America, will end on the week of July 27-31 free summer camp kits to three L.A. help support “Dance @ The Wallis” “The Wallis is very grateful for showcasing not only the creativity with NHM staff examining “The La County pop-up childcare centers in the upcoming 2020-21 season. this generous grant from the of their arts projects but the organi- Brea Tar Pits” and discuss the Ice serving families at Harbor – UCLA NEA Chairman Mary Anne National Endowment for the Arts,” zations’ agility in the face of a Age by teaching children about fos- Medical Center, Olive View – Carter approved more than $84 mil- said Rachel Fine, executive director national health crisis,” Carter said. sils found at the La Brea Tar Pits. UCLA Medical Center and the Los lion in grants as part of the arts and CEO of The Wallis. “The “We celebrate organizations like Each camp week will include Angeles County University of endowment’s second major funding NEA’s continued support and The Wallis for providing opportuni- similar programming with an at- Southern California Medical announcement for fiscal year 2020. recognition of our dance programs ties for learning and engagement home-DIY activities kit, a work- Center. The Wallis’ is one of 1015 grant is a testament to their exceptional through the arts in these times.” book with activity instructions and To register visit, nhm.org/adven- activity materials for five days work tures-natures. of engagement. Kids can do these

LACMA @ home debuts new content The county of Los Angeles has announced museums, zoos, galleries and aquariums can reopen and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is preparing to open its doors to the public, but until then LACMA @ Home continues to bring art to Angelenos. This week LACMA @ Home highlights a short film about artist Catherine Opie and her practice that demands visibility for her community and perspective. Viewers can also learn about photography techniques using shadows and listen to the jazz stylings of Roy Gaines. Opie is an American fine-art photographer who studies the connections between mainstream and infrequent society by specializing in portraiture, studio and landscape photography. Most of her photography is related to sexual identity. LACMA @ Home presents a short film sharing Opie’s emotional and political motivations for her provocative and influential photography. LACMA staff also produced a short video on its YouTube channel teaching the importance of lights and shadows in capturing photos. The video is in English and Spanish. Additionally, Mitch Glickman interviews guitarist Roy Gaines and the members of his Tuxedo Blues Orchestra, in celebration of African American Music Appreciation month, for an episode of “Jazz at LACMA: Meet the Musicians.” Listen to the episode at lacma.org/athome/listen/jazz-at-lacma. Lastly, LACMA staff has curated a post at its blog Unframed sharing resources on creating safe and productive spaces – both virtual and in-person- for discussion and action in an effort to foster diversity, equity and inclusion. For information, visit lacma.org. Grammy Museum selects students for summer camp The Grammy Museum has high school students interested in a announced that 84 high school stu- career in music and continue to give dents from 63 cities across 19 states young people the opportunity to have been selected as participants in study with music industry profes- the 16th annual Grammy Camp pro- sionals, resulting in a genuine learn- gram. ing experience about life in the Kat Cunning, Moon Taxi, OK music industry,” said Michael GO, Tim Lopez and Tom Higgenson Sticka, president of the Grammy from the Plain White T’s, and Bryce Museum. “The program is a prime Vine will be this year’s guest artists. example of our education initiatives The signature music camp for and mission.” U.S. high school students will be Focusing on all aspects of com- held virtually for the first time from mercial music, this opportunity pro- July 14-18. vides instruction by industry profes- “While Grammy Camp will be a sionals in an immersive, creative virtual experience this summer, we online environment. still intend for it to remain one of the For information, visit grammymu- most immersive summer camps for seum.org. 20 June 18, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press WeHo celebrates Pride with annual arts festival The city of West Hollywood celebrates the artistic contributions of the LGBTQ community with its annual One City One Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival, but this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, all festival events have moved to a virtual platform. The festival runs for 40 days. It photo courtesy of Craft in America Center began with honoring Harvey Milk Various cups will be on display as part of Craft in America Center’s exhi- Day on May 22 and ends June 30. bitions in honoring the centennial of Leach Pottery. One City One Pride was moved online in an effort and response by the city to prioritize health and public safety. Craft in America Center honors “We have to hold onto our Pride more than ever this year,” West Hollywood Mayor Lindsey Leach Pottery with exhibits Horvath said. “Moving to a virtual photo by Tony Coelho/photo courtesy of the city of West Hollywood platform will help us safeguard Poet Brian Sonia-Wallace organizes Pride Poets as part of the program- Upon the centennial of the found- potter and his advocacy for studio health and well-being. We’ll be ming offered during West Hollywood’s One City One Pride arts festival. ing of Leach Pottery approaches, pottery in England came at a time able to connect and celebrate in a the Craft in America Center, located when industrially produced ceram- new and creative way this year. a form at pride.weho.org/pride- length play called “Sick” by Dani at 8415 Third St. in Los Angeles, ics were dominant. Happy Pride to everyone in West poets. Hiuni. To RSVP, send an email will present two exhibitions cele- Leach’s role, in communicating Hollywood.” In addition, Pride Poet mem- message to pridefestival@laplay- brating the cup as an object and the Eastern ceramic tradition to the There are two weeks remaining bers will curate a half-dozen wrights.org including full name impact of Bernard Leach on studio West, had an effect on the global in the festival, and upcoming poem excerpts to produce WeHo and which day you’d like to ceramics. history of contemporary studio events for One City One Pride chalk poetry on sidewalks attend. A Zoom link will be sent Both exhibits will open on June ceramics. include Pride Poets, Alliance of throughout the city for pedestrians out prior to the virtual reading. 18 and run through Sept. 19. The works in this exhibition are a Los Angeles Playwrights Pride to enjoy. New Stages and the LA LGBT “A Humble Legacy” is an exhibi- selection of utilitarian cups, or Playreading Festival, Out of the On June 20-21 at 4 p.m., virtual Center Senior Services tion of approximately two dozen yunomi, that speak to Leach’s ide- Dark and a virtual panel discussion readings of plays chosen from Department present Out of the works of historic and contemporary ology and outlook. This internation- for Netflix’s “Circus of Books.” submissions by an esteemed panel Dark, a virtual online event fea- cups made by artists affiliated with al exhibition is organized in consul- Pride Poets is organized every of judges will compose the ALAP turing LGBTQ seniors sharing Leach Pottery and others who con- tation with former Leach apprentice Friday through June from 6 to 8 Pride Playreading Festival. their coming out experiences tinue in its legacy. Jeff Oestreich, who worked at the p.m. Pride Poets write and perform There will be readings of short through song and storytelling. To Jeff Oestreich, a Leach appren- pottery from 1969 to 1971. spontaneous poems based on a per- plays of “Dandy and the Queen” RSVP, visit weho.org/pride. tice from 1969 to 1971, will give a “Here/Now: Contemporary son's life story. On June 26, Marie by David LeBarron, “The Circus of Books owners Karen talk on Zoom and Facebook Live to Narrative and Form in the Yunomi” Cartier, historian and author of Dawning of the Age of and Barry Mason, documentarian kick off the exhibit on July 18 at 7 is a ceramic cup invitational, which “Baby You are My Religion: Ganymede” by Lucy Wang, Rachel Mason and transgender p.m. He also helped organize the will consist of a small group of Women, Gay Bars and Theology “Forbidden Love” by Michael activist Buck Angel will end the exhibit and provided consultation to ceramic artists asked to construct a Before Stonewall,” will be fea- Adams, “Miss Julie” by Jule festivities with a virtual panel dis- Craft in America staff. series of yunomi. The cylinder, tured as part of the programming. Selbo, “Statler and Waldorf cussion sponsored by Outfest Master potters Bernard Leach being the root structure of most Pride Poets will also produce Attend the Theatre” by Rom about Neflix’s documentary and Shoji Hamada established St. ceramic objects, lead to the yunomi, Pride Poets’ Poetry Care Packages Watson and “Sweet’s Sweets” by “Circus of Books” on June 30. Ives Pottery, now Leach Pottery, in which can be quickly made. from Quarantine which are custom Nicole Matarese on June 20. For information, visit Cornwall, England, in 1920. For information, visit crafti- poems requested from the public. On June 21, organizers will weho.org/pride. Leach’s conception of the artist- namerica.org/center. To request a custom poem, fill out conduct a virtual reading of a full- ‘Unemployed Elephants’ set for the Hollywood Fringe

John Lacey will direct a virtual Myanmar in 2015. premiere of “Unemployed “The trip highlighted and encap- Elephants – A Love Story,” a sulated for me our modern sense of romantic comedy by Wendy Graf, feeling adrift, seeking something who also wrote “Now Word in without knowing quite what, trying Guyanese for Me,” on June 20 at 6 to ground oneself in the constant p.m. barrage of apps and crazes and Graf writes about two strangers shoulds and how-tos,” Graf said. “I who meet by chance in an airport felt as if I had walked headlong into lounge, which leads to a Burmese a strange new world, a monsoon, odyssey and a search for a missing not knowing what would happen photo courtesy of Khan Media monk and love. Kerry Knuppe, who next.” is known for her work in Ryan Graf explained the play was writ- Murphy’s Netflix show ten and set nearly two years prior to The Petersen to reopen to the public “Hollywood” and “Ratched,” and the flight of more than 400,000 peo- Marshall McCabe, who is known ple from Rohingya to Bangladesh to for his work in Shadoe Steven’s escape a military counter-insur- The Petersen Automotive “The health of our community, “Mental Radio,” star as Jane and gency offensive that the United Museum will reopen to the public visitors and employees is our Alex, both on the run from loneli- Nations has described as “ethnic on June 19, establishing a new highest priority, as we reopen our ness and the truth. cleansing.” photo courtesy of Hollywood Fringe schedule of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., doors,” said Terry L. Karges, “Unemployed Elephants – A “Some people might question a Wednesday through Sunday. Petersen Automotive Museum Love Story” received its world pre- romantic comedy set in a country ment on ‘60 Minutes’ that was all The museum will follow the executive director. “Our block- miere at the Victory Theatre Center currently at the heart of what many about hope for democracy in ‘The health and safety guidelines set by buster exhibits have been extend- in 2018. are calling genocide,” Graf New Burma.’” the Centers for Disease Control ed for visitors who have not yet Graf is best known for writing acknowledges. “Looking back, I This Hollywood Fringe produc- and Prevention, state of had a chance to see them. We are dramas that explore themes of fam- now recognize the turmoil roiling tion marks Graf’s first foray into vir- California and the county of Los thrilled to welcome visitors back ily, identity and home within the beneath the surface during my visit. tual performance. To reserve a tick- Angeles to help reduce the spread to the museum in a safe and context of contemporary politics. But at the time, we saw nothing, we et, visit hollywoodfringe.org/proof COVID-19. Staff members and responsive manner.” “Elephants,” her first comedy, was heard nothing. The trip was planned jects/6959?performance_id=18575 visitors are required to wear pro- Blockbuster exhibits currently inspired by a trip she took to because I had just watched a seg- &tab=performance. tective face coverings, and single- on display at the Petersen include use face masks will be provided “Hollywood Dream Machines: Ohanneson is a three-time to those who do not have one. Vehicles of Science Fiction and FIDM hosts costume design panel Emmy nominee for “Six Feet Social distancing guidelines of Fantasy,” “Reclaimed Rust: The Under” in 2003 and 2005, and for at least 6 feet will be enforced James Hetfield Collection” and FIDM will present a virtual light the importance and creativity her work on “Citizen Cohn” with designated entrance and exit “Building an Electric Future” pre- panel discussion today, June 18, on of costume designers. It is free and Line is known for her work on signs. There will be designated sented by Volkswagen. “Storytelling through Costume open to the public from 5-6 p.m. ABC’s “Pretty Little Liars.” navigation paths for each exhibit. Tickets must be pre-purchased Design.” The panel will feature All participants are FIDM alum- Verreos has worked as a fashion The museum will also increase ahead of time at the museum web- film and television costume ni and they will share some of their designer, and his collections of red the frequency of routine cleaning, site, and visitors must adhere to designers Trish Summerville, Jill experience working on set. carpet gowns and cocktail dresses while offering hand sanitizing sta- proper health protocols. Ohanneson and Mandi Line. Nick Summerville designed for the have been worked by celebrities tions on each floor. Interactive The Petersen is located at 6060 Verreos, FIDM chair of costume first season of “See” for To stream the Zoom panel, visit exhibits including the Forza rac- Wilshire Blvd. and fashion design, will moderate AppleTV+ and she has received an us02web.zoom.us/j/81212416310 ing simulators, and Discovery For information, visit the panel. Emmy nomination for her work on ?pwd=c0tsbUI0dy9XWFN4T2N Center will remain closed. petersen.org. This Zoom discussion will high- HBO’s “Westworld.” BVnRCYIJZdz09. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 June 18, 2020

L.A., WeHo leaders support Miracle Mile march From page 1 including Breonna Taylor, and made Johnson called for a “reconstruc- try. And it would be criminal for us comparisons to Emmett Till, a black tion” of the Los Angeles Police to miss that moment.” boy murdered in 1955 who served as Department aimed at increasing Ryu also said he supports the a catalyst for the Civil Rights officer accountability, a “uniform movement and thanked Johnson for Movement. social, cultural curriculum” within his leadership. As the group approached the La police training focused on de-esca- “This first march that I walked in Brea Tar Pits, the protesters kneeled lation and problem resolution, and was your march, and I wanted to on one knee on Wilshire Boulevard, an “unabridged human rights initia- make it a point to learn from and bowed their heads and prayed for tive” affirming the rights of all peo- follow a black leader. When I came an end to the racism, violence and ple, including people of color. to the march, it was an opportunity hatred that exists in society. “We want to see a declaration of for many in the community to Wearing masks and observing human rights. A right to live in this express their rage and their anger. social distancing, the protesters country without the fear of the color But it’s the message of unity, the gathered at the end of the march in of our skin. An unalienable right message of everybody coming an outdoor amphitheater in the park that we can live in any community together [that] showed me your to hear from leaders about the in peace and harmony,” Johnson leadership,” Ryu said. “As an immi- photo by Edwin Folven importance of speaking out against said. grant, as an Asian American, I have Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu recognized Pastor Charles racism and injustice. experienced racism and discrimina- Johnson for his work organizing the Miracle Mile March. “A lot of people are saying, ‘why tion throughout my life. Sometimes are we marching?’ A lot of people “We are it was blatant, sometimes it was have noticed there has been civil believing that in under their breath or just a look. But unrest throughout our entire coun- I know that pales in comparison to try. We are marching because the Miracle Mile being black in America. This is Black LGBTQ+ leaders Breonna Taylor can no longer America’s original sin, from the march. We are marching because community, a genocide of Native Americans and Ahmaud Arbery can no longer miracle is about slavery, this institutional racism is organize march to WeHo march. We are marching because ingrained it this culture. I walk for Martin Luther King and Emmett to happen. ” the African-American community From page 1

Till can no longer march. Since they and I believe black lives matter together in solidarity. They also ty, but as a result of CSW’s quick -Pastor Charles Johnson, cannot march, we are marching for because I am here, and many of the support Black Lives Matter’s timeline, it may have seemed that Cochran Avenue Baptist them,” Johnson said. “We are rights and privileges I have, [are] global demands to prosecute offi- people were not invited to the Church believing that in the Miracle Mile because of the Civil Rights cers involved in misconduct, conversation. CSW removed community, a miracle is about to Movement and the work of defund police departments and itself from any involvement in happen. A miracle is a powerful Wesson said he supports the mes- activists.” reinvest in the community. the march but issued a statement statement or an extraordinary event, sage of reform conveyed by Horvath also expressed unwaver- After gathering on Hollywood that they were in full support of and throughout the entire country, Johnson and the demonstrators. On ing support. Boulevard, demonstrators the march. BLAC took charge in we are witnessing an extraordinary Tuesday, he joined Council “It’s important to stand in solidar- marched west to La Brea fully organizing the June 14 event. We are seeing a miracle, the President Nury Martinez, 6th ity and uplift black voices, to listen Avenue, south to Sunset demonstration. impossible becoming possible, the District, in introducing a motion on and to have open hearts to what this Boulevard, west to Crescent The city of West Hollywood intangible becoming tangible. We LAPD reform calling for a model of moment means for the black com- Heights Boulevard and on to was not involved in organizing are seeing those starved for unity unarmed crisis response in which munity in America,” Horvath said. Santa Monica Boulevard and the march, as it was a grassroots because of apathy and silence service providers and experts in “Because it’s not just a moment, it’s into West Hollywood. John effort led solely by BLAC. speaking up now. That’s a miracle. intervention from different agencies a movement.” Erickson, a West Hollywood res- West Hollywood Mayor The eyes of America have opened are called to address non-violent, Some of the protesters also ident who plans to run for City Lindsey P. Horvath and City up now. That’s a miracle. A miracle non-criminal incidents instead of shared optimism and the reasons Council this fall, said it was a Councilmembers John D’Amico, doesn’t happen often in our country, armed police officers. A program behind their involvement. powerful experience marching Lauren Meister and John Duran but we are seeing one now.” using the approach in Oregon has “I am praying that all of us can with so many people on Sunday. came out to support the ABLM West Hollywood Mayor Lindsey shown success in de-escalating come together, all nationalities. “It was quite a juxtaposition to march. However, Duran could P. Horvath and Los Angeles City potentially dangerous situations, the That people understand that black see everyone coming together in not overlook CSW’s original Councilmen David Ryu, 4th council members said. lives matter. That’s something that the ways which we always know intentions and actions. District, and Herb Wesson, 10th “I was born in an era when we we have been working on for so that the city of West Hollywood “I think that Christopher Street District, joined the demonstrators demonstrated, when we marched many years, for so long,” demon- comes together, to be on the front West was very reckless in the and showed support. At the park, and we protested, and it was just us. strator Malika Blessing said. “All lines fighting for all black lives,” way in which this event unfold- Johnson presented three initiatives And I was proud of that, black peo- of us have had to fight. We have Erickson said during public com- ed,” Duran said during the meet- to the civic leaders that he hopes ple standing side by side, small and had to fight for everything, and we ment at the West Hollywood City ing on June 15. “I didn’t learn of will drive change in Los Angeles tall,” Wesson told the demonstra- shouldn’t have to fight for our Council meeting on June 15. any proposed plan for anything and throughout the country. tors in the Miracle Mile March. lives. Being able to be here in this The demonstration was origi- to come to the city of West “We believe it’s more than about “But on this day, when I look out protest and seeing all races come nally intended to be a solidarity Hollywood until I read it online.” just marching. It’s more than about and I see whites, Latinos, I see gay, together all across the world, and march organized by Christopher Horvath acknowledged that protesting, but what’s next?” I see straight, that leads me to seeing them come together for one Street West, organizers of the there are more conversations Johnson said. “We are here to say believe that this is our moment, that cause, gives me hope that change is annual L.A. Pride Parade and needed about the intersection of we need next steps.” this is our time to change this coun- coming.” Festival. Within days of the LGBTQ+ community and announcing their intent to orga- black community. She thanked nize the march, CSW faced back- BLAC leaders including lash from the LGBTQ+ and Anthony, who is a West LGBTQ+ community celebrates legal protection black communities for not coor- Hollywood resident, Garth, dinating with Black Lives Matter Pastor Sammie Haynes, Paul From page 3 and listening to black LGBTQ+ Scott, Princess Murray, Stacy voices. Alford, Yuriel “Miss Shalae” Obama administration, Section ed the words, ‘HHS respects the care and health services. Young, Blossom Brown, Chela 1557 was redefined as “one’s inter- dignity of every human being,’” Russel-Slavin noted that SCO- Demuir, Luckie Fuller and nal sense of gender, which may be Jean said. “The truth is, the Trump TUS’ decision was a step in the “Our voices need Jeanette Bronson, who worked male, female, neither, or a combina- administration has been working right direction, as employment is to be heard and hard to make the All Black Lives tion of male and female.” for more than three years to system- tied to health care and access to it starts from our Matter march possible. “HHS respects the dignity of atically disrespect, dehumanize and health services. She said another “It was an important step in a every human being, and as we have stigmatize some of society’s most progressive step would be for own community.” journey toward justice and hope- shown in our response to the pan- vulnerable people. With all people Congress to take more action and fully one more step in all of the demic, we vigorously protect and of good conscience, we will strenu- support the Equality Act. -Anthony Brandon, conversations that have been enforce the civil rights of all to the ously oppose and actively fight this In a statement, Feinstein said co-chair of BLAC happening in light of the recent fullest extent permitted by our laws decision.” U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch actions that have been taking as passed by Congress. We are Terra Russel-Slavin, director of McConnell (R-Ky.) should imme- place,” Horvath said during the unwavering in our commitment to policy and community building for diately bring the Equality Act to the Community criticism was council meeting on June 15. enforcing civil rights in health the Los Angeles LGBT Center, said Senate floor for a vote. intensified because of CSW’s West Hollywood resident Jake care,” said Roger Severino, director the HSS rule change was devastat- “This bill, which was already decision to involve law enforce- Mason, who has supported CSW of the office for civil rights at HHS, ing and there is still much to fight passed by the House, would amend ment in securing First for many years, said its missteps in a statement that announced the for on many fronts, such as the trans the Civil Rights Act to strengthen Amendment permits for the in not collaborating initially with changes to the Affordable Care Act community and black LGBTQ protections for LGBT Americans in march. CSW’s board of directors BLM made him worry the larger on June 12. members like Dominique all aspects of their lives, including issued an apology acknowledg- message would be lost. Mason, In response to HSS’ rule change, ‘Rem’mie’ Fells, Riah Milton and health care, education and housing that in their haste, they over- founder of WeHo Dodgeball, Los Angeles LGBT Center CEO Tony McDade, who were recently ing,” Feinstein wrote in a statement looked the police involvement organized a group of approxi- Lorri Jean issued a statement murdered. regarding the SCOTUS ruling. that permitting includes. mately 100 members to partici- affirming that “access to health care Russel-Slavin reinforced that cer- “We need Congress to pass the Gerald Garth, a member of pate in the march. is a basic human right.” tain states like California have poli- Equality Act,” Russel-Slavin said. BLAC and the CSW board trea- “We need real allies and not “It is obscene that senior HHS cies in place providing protection “Congress must make more affir- surer, said CSW had reached out performative activism,” Mason official Roger Severino’s statement for LGBTQ+ individuals against mative action and protect LGBTQ to black leaders in the communi- said. announcing the new policy includ- discrimination when seeking health in all provisions of law.” 22 June 18, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press WeHo leaders hope for deal Beverly Hills to reconvene this evening From page 1 Councilman John Mirisch voted Lester Friedman added that putting survive the pandemic. on competing initiatives against ratifying the ordinance, a sunset provision on the ordinance “They really didn’t want to see From page 1 which was put in place a day after a might actually encourage further that go away,” Biery said. group called “Occupy” steered its disruptive protests. Vice Mayor Robert Wunderlich pointed out that other cities, such as cannabis retail workers. can come together to reach a protest from Santa Monica “As soon as you put a date cer- Santa Monica, are already consider- Earlier this month, the City compromise instead of taking the Boulevard onto North Alpine Drive, tain on there, you can count on peo- ing closing some streets to car traf- Council declined to enact the debate to the ballot. If both initia- a residential street, at about 11 p.m., ple coming in the next day,” fic to allow for outdoor dining and Close the Loopholes initiative, tives appear on the ballot and according to Assistant Police Chief Friedman said. pedestrians. which garnered enough signa- both receive more than 50% of Marc Coopwood, of the Beverly The council also considered five “These are things our neighbor- tures to make the ballot, and the vote, whichever has more Hills Police Department. changes to its coronavirus-related ing cities are doing. We are falling instead decided to place it before affirmative votes will be imple- “It was apparent from their urgency ordinance. behind … This is the moment. I the voters in November. mented. rhetoric on the bullhorns and their Four changes were approved don’t want this to take forever to On June 16, the council mem- “I do think that there are ways amplified sound devices that they unanimously, but after hours of dis- happen,” Wunderlich said. bers began the process of doing to pull this off to the side, find an intended to be confrontational and cussion, the council was unable to The council also exempted local the same for the Integrity off-ramp between now and elec- not peacefully march like the other come to an agreement on amending stores from having to charge a fee Initiative with a 4-1 vote. tion day, and I hope we do, but if protesters had,” Coopwood said. the protections for commercial for paper bags, as many businesses The lone vote against the we don’t, I think [the Integrity Mirisch argued that the city renters. are discouraging customers from Integrity Initiative was Initiative] should be on the ballot already had the tools necessary to The council agreed that food bringing their reusable bags, and Councilman John Duran, who and I think it will get the most deal with similar situations in the delivery services, such as UberEats, allowed for violations of Los said earlier this month that he votes,” D’Amico said. future. Grubhub and Postmates, would Angeles County health orders to be would campaign on behalf of the Mayor Pro Tempore John “Why can’t we consider this to be only be allowed to charge a fee of treated as infractions or administra- Close the Loopholes initiative. Heilman said he doesn’t believe under a combination of our noise 15% on the order, plus an additional tive citations instead of misde- Duran sympathized with the this dispute should be settled at ordinance and our nuisance ordi- 5% for credit card processing, mar- meanors. Integrity Initiative supporters, the ballot, as it’s within the coun- nance, that that kind of behavior is keting or other uses as long as that For commercial renters, the dis- who were authorized to begin cil’s purview, but “unfortunately, not protected speech but is disrup- 5% fee was already in place. The cussion, which lasted into the early gathering signatures on March we already have a measure that is tion? … This was not intended to be rules will remain in effect until hours of June 17, was hung up on 12, only a few days before the going to the ballot.” a reasonable, First Amendment kind Aug. 31, similar to the rules adopt- several issues, including the length COVID-19 orders impacted “It’s two competing sets of of protest. This was intended to be ed by the city of Los Angeles. of the amnesty period – the time in Southern California. businesses trying to use our city’s disruptive,” Mirisch said. “Our office felt that L.A. was a which all owed rent from previous processes to either preserve the He also echoed the sentiments of good model, since we are surround- months can be repaid without any advantages they already have or attorney Ron Richards, who spoke ed by L.A.,” Wiener said. penalty – the length of the repay- “Something that to gain an advantage against during public comment in favor of In addition, the council autho- ment period and how much land- was so important competitors, and I think most putting an expiration date on the rized Chavez’s office to use the lords will be able to charge in inter- voters actually trust us to make prohibition to protect the city from city’s special event permit program to us was knowing est or late fees. this decision,” Heilman said. litigation. to accommodate outdoor dining for who these The council also debated how best Heilman, like D’Amico, thinks “I think a 20-day sunset provision the city’s restaurants, and the coun- to force landlords and tenants to meet operators were “there’s an opportunity for us to on this is much better, and if we have cil waived the $800 application fee. to see if they can come to an agree- going to be and try to resolve the dispute,” a problem that keeps going, we can The city is also exploring the idea ment without city help, and if that though he noted he might be deal with this with an additional of closing lanes or portions of full that they were fails, what role should be played by a “Pollyannaish” in hoping the two emergency provision,” Richards said. streets, such as Canon Drive, to mediator or negotiator. The council operators that go sides can reach a resolution City Attorney Laurence Wiener allow more space for pedestrians also debated if the city’s Rent along with our before August, when the ballot argued that he didn’t believe adding and outdoor diners, though Laura Stabilization Commission should initiatives must be finalized. an expiration date “will significantly Biery, marketing and economic core values.” serve as the mediator or if an outside Councilwoman Lauren reduce [the city’s legal] risk.” sustainability manager for the city, person or agency would help. Meister said if the Integrity “It seems to me that this emer- advised the council that the city’s -West Hollywood “If the parties do not want to talk, Initiative’s idea to allow owner- gency may not last 20 days. I think outreach program, Open BH, has City Councilwoman the mediators can talk until they’re ship changes was enacted, she that making this until the end of the shown some pushback from busi- Lauren Meister green … The enforcement of this would like to see all majority emergency, I think that is appropri- ness owners such as retail store needs to be in the ordinance, not on ownership changes of cannabis ate,” Wiener said. operators who are concerned they the mediator,” Gold said. However, he said he didn’t feel businesses go before the city’s The other four council members may lose the curbside pickup spots “I don’t think anybody wants us comfortable putting the Integrity Business License Commission agreed with Wiener, and Mayor that have helped their businesses to be involved in their business. I Initiative to the voters, because if for review. don’t think the tenants want us to the voters approved it, any neces- “Something that was so impor- be, nor the landlords. The goal here sary future changes to the ordi- tant to us was knowing who is to have them work it out,” nance’s stipulations would also these operators were going to be Renderings unveiled for Councilwoman Lili Bosse added. have to be put to a vote. and that they were operators that The commercial lease discussion “We’re dealing with an issue, go along with our core values,” Historic Filipinotown gateway has been ongoing since the coron- cannabis regulation, that is so Meister said. avirus pandemic first impacted the fluid and so changing, depending Mayor Lindsey Horvath, who In recognition of Philippine small businesses and neighbors that area in March. Last month, the on state, county and local law,” earlier this month expressed dis- Independence Day on June 12, Los culminated in the proposed design. council discussed the topic at length Duran said. “To solidify or appointment with the methods Angeles City Councilman Mitch “The key to building and enhanc- before deciding that Wiener would cement in a proposal by initiative used by supporters of the Close O’Farrell, 13th District, unveiled ing the beautiful neighborhood we further refine the draft language for that cannot be amended without the Loopholes initiative to get the renderings for the forthcoming all know as Historic Filipinotown the ordinance and the topic would going back to the people signatures – she said they used Historic Filipinotown Eastern has always been community. The be discussed at the June 2 meeting, becomes highly problematic.” misinformation and “lied … to Gateway Project, a long-awaited community has worked hard and which was then canceled after loot- Duran added that he thought my face” – declined to take a milestone in the Filipino-American was committed to bringing the ing and clashes with police putting two competing initiatives position on the Integrity community that will serve as a wel- Eastern Gateway to life, and with occurred during the largely peaceful on the ballot would confuse vot- Initiative. come to this officially designated Councilmember O’Farrell’s leader- Black Lives Matter protests on May ers. “I’m open to this moving for- neighborhood in Los Angeles. ship, we are finally making it hap- 30. Councilman John D’Amico ward and seeing where the lan- The Los Angeles region is home pen,” Caloza said. “Being the first With concerns for the late hour said he believes voters are “smart guage goes to see if I’ll be sup- to over half a million Filipinos, the historic cultural designation in the and lack of progress on the discus- enough to see through the rewrit- portive,” Horvath said. largest population outside the U.S. for the Filipino-American sions, the council decided to resume ing of our ordinance,” and he The ballot initiative language Philippines. community means so much to us in the commercial lease protections believes the city’s ordinance is will likely come back to the “This project represents a contin- Los Angeles. As a first-generation tonight, June 18, at 7:30 p.m. likely to prevail in November, council in late July or early uation of creating landmarks cele- Filipina American, I am proud to see “I’m really concerned that we’re though he hopes the supporters August, Assistant City Attorney brating the diversity of the 13th us celebrate and recognize our doing this at this hour … It’s nearly of the two initiatives and the city Lauren Langer said. District and the city,” O’Farrell diversity and continue building it said. “Once completed later this into the fabric of our city.” 1 o’clock in the morning, and this is year, Historic Filipinotown will In 2018, O’Farrell initially com- too important,” Bosse said. have a permanent reminder that mitted $152,000 for the Eastern showcases the beauty and storied Gateway Project; however, he iden- history of the Filipino community. tified additional funding through Answers From Page 23 I’m proud to have partnered with cost savings on another project, and Commissioner Jessica Caloza, O’Farrell committed a total of Bureau of Engineering; one of the $452,000 for this landmark. great Filipino artists of our time, Silva said the name – “Talang Eliseo Art Silva; and community Gabay: Our Guiding Star” – is fit- members who have contributed ting. The design elements include their efforts, creativity and ideas the Parol, the Gumamela flower toward this soon-to-be point of and the Sarimanok, all symbols pride for the neighborhood.” with deep roots in the Filipino cul- After years of planning, conver- ture. The proposed location of the sations with the community accel- Eastern Gateway will span across rendering courtesy of the Council District 13 office erated this past year. Meetings and Beverly Boulevard, near the The Historic Filipinotown Eastern Gateway Project is expected to be webinars were held with nonprofit Philippine mural at Unidad Park, completed later this year. organizations, community leaders, also painted by Silva. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 June 18, 2020 Classified Advertising (323)933-5518 • email:[email protected] BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

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