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Commissioners Few Tips for to Decide On Gatto Murder Park Baseball Investigation & Performance Even After Stage $50,000 Reward By Hayley Fox LOS ANGELES —The city’s Ledger Senior Contributing Recreation and Park’s Com- Writer missioners will decide on con- struction of two youth base- More than four months ball fields at Griffith Park’s after the Silver Lake murder of Crystal Springs, April 2nd as Joseph Gatto, police still have well as a permanent stage at little new to report even after the Old Zoo for Symphony in a $50,000 reward was offered the Glen and the Independent for information leading to the Shakespeare Co. arrest and conviction of Gat- The hearing was moved to’s killer. from March 5th to provide According to the Los An- more time for public comment. geles Police Dept. (LAPD) At the commissioner’s, Robbery-Homicide Det. Chris March 19th, Los Feliz Ledger Gable fewer than 25 tips have publisher Allison B. Cohen been received since the reward and Los Feliz Neighborhood was offered in January. Council Recreation Represen- EMERSON IN L.A.—Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Los Angeles City Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell were This may be, Gable said, tative Mark F. Mauceri spoke on hand March 8th to celebrate the grand opening of the Emerson Los Angeles College. Located on Sunset because law enforcement had in favor of the Crystal Springs Boulevard near the Hollywood Palladium, the 10-story building, designed by award winning Los Angeles architect Thom Payne was designed “to expand the interactive, social aspect of education.” The building already spoken to many—such ballfields; Barbara Ferris and exterior features a sun shading system that adapts to changing weather to maintain indoor temperature as Gatto’s neighbors—imme- Arthur Rubenstein—both of and natural light levels among other sustainable, and beautiful, features. Photo: Charles H. Cohen diately following the Novem- see PARK page 2 see MURDER page 12

Airbnb Debate City Council Renews LFVBID Take Me Out to the Ballgame Spawns SLNC Meanwhile, No 2014 Street Fair Just Not By Way of Scott Avenue Election Slate By Jessica Ogilvie, Ledger Contributing Writer By Marla Schevker By Colin Stutz Ledger Contributing Writer LOS FELIZ—The Los Ange- those services have historically Ledger Senior les City Council, in March, included tree trimming and ECHO PARK—A group of being able to access our home Contributing Writer passed an ordi- staging the an- Echo Park residents has begun on a regular basis shouldn’t SILVER LAKE—The Los An- nance to renew nual Street Fair. a petition protesting the Los be one of them,” the petition geles Dept. of City Planning the Los Feliz Vil- Local busi- Angeles Dodgers’ plan to re- reads. “Every baseball season, has declared, via a long-awaited lage Business Im- nesses pay man- open the Scott Avenue Gate residents of the communities memo, short-term rentals in Los provement Dis- datory taxes to that would route thousands surrounding Dodger Stadium Angeles are illegal in most of the trict (LFVBID). the LFVBID of cars throughout residen- are subject to an onslaught of city’s residential zones, includ- The ordinance each year in or- tial roads for the Dodgers’ 81 not only traffic, but trash, -ha ing most of Silver Lake where has been ap- der to fund activ- home games scheduled this rassment and illicit activities the issue has been intensely de- proved by Mayor ities and services season. The Scott Avenue Gate brought on by fans traveling bated since last summer. Eric Garcetti and provided. Called was closed off for Dodger traf- to and from Dodger Stadium.” For some local leaders, will go into effect LFVBID President Chris Serrano assessments, fic 20 years ago. The petition, created by this is the end of a discussion April 13th. The they range from A petition, which began a group called “Concerned that’s been actively debated process of renewing the LFV- approximately $250 to $500, on March 11, to stop the gate’s Citizens of Echo Park,” will throughout the area since BID occurs every year. depending on the business’s reopening currently has 397 be sent to Los Angeles Mayor last August when the Silver The LFVBID was created number of employees. signatures and points out both Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Lake Neighborhood Council to provide services to local busi- But some in the neighbor- imminent traffic and safety is- City councilmembers Mitch (SLNC) considered pursuing nesses that, according to city hood may not be happy about sues if the gate is reopened. O’Farrell and Gil Cedillo. a potential ban against short- documents, go “’above and be- the LFVBID’s renewal. In “We realize that living O’Farrell said in a March term rentals throughout the yond’ the services provided by the recent years, merchants have near a stadium comes with sev- 14th Facebook post that he see AIRBNB page 7 City of Los Angeles. In Los Feliz, see LFVBID page 17 eral concessions, but actually see DODGERS page 6

Open Mike: Reader letters about Community News: Hit-and-Run Community News: Los Feliz’s Su Casa Real Estate: Local real Neighborhood Council “Field of Screams” and Old Zoo victim Damian Kevitt to finally own Barbara Ferris honored as estate market sizzles while Elections: Profiles of candidates Stage, page 3 finish his bike ride, page 5 “Woman of the Year,” page 11 inventory is low, page 15 in local races, page 21 Los Feliz Ledger

[letter from the publisher]

My son, nance managers, grant writers, are brand new.) Hopefully, one month television executives, educa- clarity on the issue of youth Available at these locations: FOUNDED 2005 shy of his tors, filmmakers, lawyers… baseball fields in Griffith Park Delivered the last Thursday of 17th birth- you get the picture. and for a permanent perfor- LOS FELIZ each month to 34,500 homes and day, is in They want to give their mance stage at the Old Zoo Citibank businesses in the Los Feliz, his second time to help make your com- for Symphony in the Glen 1965 Hillhurst Avenue Silver Lake, Atwater Village, Echo Park and Hollywood Hills year sitting munity better. Now give them and the Independent Shake- Dresden Restaurant communities. on a neighborhood council as a a few minutes of your time by speare Co. will come forth at 1760 N. Vermont Avenue student representative. As such going out to vote. (It’s fun and their April 2nd hearing. House of Pies PUBLISHER/EDITOR he is unable to vote—which 1869 N. Vermont Allison B. Cohen greatly frustrates him—but he Los Feliz Public Library ADVERTISING SALES often comes home with some 1874 Hillhurst Avenue Libby Butler-Gluck amazing doodles on his coun- If you read through the profiles, and I hope Los Feliz 3 Theaters 323-644-5536 cil paperwork. That’s because you do, you’ll notice an amazing pool of 1822 N. Vermont [email protected] the meetings are often long Newsstand GRAPHIC DESIGN and often very tedious. Still, talented professionals, passionate about our Vermont and Melbourne & LAYOUT he agrees they are important. area and ready to voluntarily serve. They are Palermo Brigid LaBonge On his neighborhood 1858 N. Vermont Tiffany Sims council there are only two or entrepreneurs, finance managers, grant writers, Skylight Books three people running for elec- television executives, educators, filmmakers, 1818 N. Vermont tion. Compare that to the SILVER LAKE candidates running in our lawyers… you get the picture. four neighborhood councils Casita del Campo (see our profiles of candidates 1920 Hyperion Ave starting on page 21—and see Silver Lake Chamber photos of each profiled at los- you’ll see all your neighbors Last item: the Ledger has of Commerce 1724 W. Silver Lake Drive felizledger.com). there!) Information: emplow- applied for press passes to If you read through the erla.org. Coachella Weekend and we profiles, and I hope you do, The Rec and Parks Board should hear soon. We’d very you’ll notice an amazing pool of Commissioners sure pulled much like to write and pho- of talented professionals, pas- a doozy as one of its first tograph our many local bands sionate about our area and projects to either give the go- playing—including once-local ready to voluntarily serve. ahead or deny, see page 1. Beck—at this year’s festival. They are entrepreneurs, -fi (Four of the five-panel board Keeping our fingers crossed.

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[letter to the editor] LFNC Candidate Forum, April 8th Regarding “Performance Google, I know Mr. Hans Advertise Stage for Arts at the Old Zoo is neither a civil planner nor The Los Feliz Neighbor- answer questions. To Be Decided March 5th [now wildlife expert; his non-profit hood Council will hold a Can- 1965 Hillhurst Avenue in the April 2nd], March 2014, as a group has no inherent author- didates’ Forum April 8th from Citibank Meeting Room 2nd UK expatriate and a naturalized ity to declare what is and isn’t 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. floor. Los Feliz Ledger U.S. citizen, I ardently support “objectionable” in Los Angeles’ Candidates for Neighbor- The forum will be mod- a permanent stage for Indepen- largest public park. However, hood Council seats have been erated by Allison B. Cohen, (323) 644-5536 dent Shakespeare Company he appears to be a stalwart on invited to make a brief presen- publisher of the Los Feliz (ISC) and Symphony in the The Oaks Homeowners Asso- tation on their candidacy and Ledger. Glen to provide free cultural ciation and known for making events in Griffith Park, because official-sounding pronounce- I believe in their importance in ments and advancing grim expanding our local cultural re- slippery slope theories. sources. I also volunteer with Whilst admiring his con- ISC, an activity now more cern over theoretically home- meaningful since the National less birds or coyotes who’ll find

Attending a recent meeting, it was announced fire-charred trees would be removed from the park; something everyone other than Gerry Hans, Presi- dent of the Friends of Griffith Park agreed as logical.

Endowment for the Arts’ bud- Romeo or Juliet a nuisance, I get has yet again been slated for take issue with his mathemat- more program cuts. ics. Last summer an average of Attending a recent 1,000 people attended the free meeting, it was announced Shakespeare festival night- fire-charred trees would be ly. Even without a calculator, removed from the park; some- I’m pretty confident that’s less thing everyone other than than 25 additional attend- Gerry Hans, President of the ees per night to hit the ISC’s Friends of Griffith Park agreed dread 5K-goal. as logical. His concern? Dis- So after channeling Col. turbing birds’ nests. I thought Griffith to glean what “plain he was joking in a self-depre- people” of L.A. need and don’t cating way. He wasn’t. need from a rather large park, The article states Mr. I’d politely suggest Gerry read Hans finds early-evening some Darwin, play night tennis summer stage audiences are on the lighted courts near the not “objectionable,” however Old Zoo, take in a show at The “sound and lighting plans will Greek, and then ponder what adversely affect wildlife.” Ad- constitutes a true impact from ditionally, his group is deeply an imagined one. It’s true there concerned Griffith Park can- are slippery slopes in Griffith not accommodate the growth Park, only after it rains. of ISC’s audience by 5,000 new visitors next season. Catherine Sutton Due to the kindness of Toluca Lake 20% off purchase with coupon - expires 6/15/14 [letter to the editor] good for coffee and tea only

Regarding “Field of an event on Vermont Avenue Screams: How Building Base- “Taste of Los Feliz,” without ball Diamonds Became a Po- their involvement. litical Blood Sport,” by Allison The LFVBID’s response B. Cohen (March 2014) this to “Taste of Los Feliz” was to FREE is probably the best and most orchestrate a nasty smear cam- accurate piece of editorial the paign alleging that Ms. Cohen coffee cupping, every Friday at noon Ledger has ever published. was embezzling funds meant • However, there is one for charity, presumably to de- LEARN glaring omission in the time- stroy her credibility and alien- line of events, in 2008. ate her from advertisers. home bru-ing classes If Marian Dodge was cir- Los Feliz Village is blessed • culating tawdry rumors about with many great things: fantas- SEE Allison Cohen, she was far tic geography, wonderful parks, from the only one doing so. awesome community, loads of local artwork The Los Feliz Village Improve- diversity, artistic expression, • ment District (LFVBID) does eclectic shops and trendy restau- WATCH not get off the hook here. rants, among other things. The fact is, the old guard Yes, we have all these local short films every month of cronies who ran the LFV- things, except: mature, reason- BID at the time—and who able, sensible, honest, fair, re- still do, unfortunately—were spectful and visionary civic and just as complicit in spreading business leadership. And all this 1866 N. VERMONT AVENUE the lies and innuendo about is what has turned a beautiful CORNER OF FRANKLIN & VERMONT Allison Cohen. village into an ugly one. FREE PARKING AND WI-FI FOR BRU CUSTOMERS The LFVBID appeared www.brucoffeebar.com enraged and jealous that Al- B. Benavente lison Cohen dared to produce Franklin Hills April 2014 www.losfelizledger.com COMMUNITY NEWS Page 3 EXPERIENCE CLASSIC COCKTAILS AND LIVE JAZZ THE AMERICANA AT BRAND / 237 SOUTH BRAND BOULEVARD, GLENDALE / BOURBONSTEAK.COM Los Feliz Ledger

Hit-and-Run Victim Damian Kevitt To Finally Finish His Bike Ride By Colin Stutz, Ledger Senior Contributing Writer

GRIFFITH PARK—In the year Los Angeles Council Districts trian concern [and] it’s a mo- motorists who flee the scene of are only property damage since Damian Kevitt was hit 4 and 13, and California As- torcyclist, car and driver con- any accident involving another such as broken side mirrors by a minivan while bicycling semblymember Mike Gatto’s cern across all… the streets of person, even if the victim’s in- but others seriously injure in Griffith Park and dragged (D-Los Angeles) today Kevitt Los Angeles.” juries are minor. Current laws victims. for 600 feet stuck in the van’s will be leading bicyclists in In Sacramento California place few consequences on hit- A man was killed in undercarriage up the on-ramp the “Finish the Ride.” Funds Assemblymember Gatto— and-run offenders whose vic- February crossing Riverside to the I-5 at full speed, it’s been raised by the event will benefit whose 43rd District includes tims are moderately injured. Drive, near Home Restaurant a turbulent road to recovery. the Los Angeles County Bi- Griffith Park—has been push- “The only way to know if in Silver Lake, after being hit The accident occurred cycle Coalition and you hurt some- by two different vehicles. After as Kevitt and his wife were Challenged Ath- one is to stop,” the first car struck him and he out on a Sunday bike ride. letes Foundation. Gatto’s AB 1532 bill passed Gatto said in a was left lying on the pavement, Having picked up groceries The ride will through the Assembly Public Safety statement. “The a second car then crashed into for lunch, they were about start from the only way to get him and dragged him a short 400 feet from their picnick- Church of Scientol- Committee with a unanimous 7-0 vote someone medical distance, police officials said. ing destination, he said, ogy parking lot on in March, and would include automatic help is to stop. Neither driver stopped to when the motorist in a light- Sunset Boulevard Allowing drivers identify themselves or help the colored minivan, stopped in and then progress license suspension for motorists who who don’t stop victim. This was the first fatal heavy traffic, made a sudden to Fountain, Hy- flee the scene of any accident to keep their li- hit-and-run death in North- left turn and struck Kevitt perion and Rowena involving another person, even if the cense, adds insult east Division for more than a without stopping. The sus- avenues and then to their victim’s year, though there were about pect is still at large. finally onto Riv- victim’s injuries are minor. Current laws injuries.” nine accidents in 2013 that re- Kevitt spent the following erside Drive into place few consequences on hit-and-run As the Los sulted in severe injuries. four months in the hospital Griffith Park. The Feliz Ledger Kevitt said Gatto’s bill is where he had 11 surgeries, his route is roughly the offenders whose victims are reported last a “vital first step” in address- right leg was amputated and same Kevitt rode moderately injured. month, last year ing hit-and-runs but not all he nearly lost his left leg as last year. there were more change needs to come from well. He had 20 broken bones “There’s a lot of than 1,050 hit- legislature. Awareness and and his shattered shoulder was interest across the city,” Kevitt ing a bill through committees and-runs in the Los Angeles education campaigns are nec- reassembled with nine tita- said, “largely because of what that would expand the state’s Police Department’s (LAPD) essary, he said. nium screws, a cadaver bone it represents as a concerted hit-and-run penalties. Northeast Division, which “Forty-eight percent of all and glue. effort to bring awareness and Gatto’s AB 1532 bill spans from Los Feliz through accidents being a hit and run, Today Kevitt is back on address the subject of bicycle passed through the Assem- parts of Echo Park, Griffith that’s an indicator of just a his bicycle and dedicated to safety and hit and runs across bly Public Safety Committee Park and Eagle Rock. Hit- moral decay across all of soci- finishing that ride he started the greater Southern Califor- with a unanimous 7-0 vote in and-runs account for about ety because it’s a moral choice in February 2013. nia area, which is not just a March, and would include au- half of all traffic collisions in to run from an accident,” Kev- With sponsors including bicycling concern, it’s a pedes- tomatic license suspension for the Northeast, many of which itt said.

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DODGERS from page 1 The petition reminded Lion Gives Beachwood a Romantic “Paws” understands the concerns of residents that the Dodgers the residents but has no con- had once assured the commu- By Ryan White, Ledger Contributing Writer trol over what the Dodgers do nity the gate would never be BEACHWOOD CANYON— solitude with some of the most before the lion retreated be- on private property. opened again. Through com- The elusive Griffith Park vigorous breeding behavior fore returning to the area lat- “The Dodgers have given ments on the petition, resi- mountain lion known as P-22 known to exist among mam- er. Authorities launched an me their assurance that the dents expressed concerns over has once again surfaced, with mals. Copulation can occur extensive hunt for the animal plan to mitigate the quick the impact this will bring. the lion most recently spot- at a rate of 50 to 70 times a after the attack but failed to ingress and egress of traffic “I live off of Scott Avenue, ted on surveillance video day—that’s in 24 hours, for 5 find the lion. from the stadium will work, with my family and young near Hollyridge and Graciosa to 8 days.” Previously, another moun- without negatively impacting kids,” Maria Galante wrote. drives in Beachwood Canyon. But if stalking the asphalt tain lion attack was blamed in the community,” O’Farrell “It’s already impossible to get The surveillance foot- streets of Beachwood Canyon the December death of a Lab- wrote, adding to the conversa- in and out of the neighbor- age captured the lion casually in search of puma love seems rador retriever in north Glen- tion there are ways to hold the hood on game days. I have fre- sauntering down Hollyridge like a futile move, another dale. Dodgers accountable. quently been late to work, try- Drive alongside parked cars more unsettling possibility is As for P-22, some have “What I do have control ing to get out, to go to work. during the early morning over is what happens in the As a resident, Scott Avenue is hours of March 5th. 13th District public right of our only saving grace during About a week later, resi- way,” O’Farrell wrote. “I am all the congestion and grid- dent Jim Burklo discovered fully prepared to exercise that lock. It is literally our only safe ...wildlife specialist Gregory Randall of the lion had recently shared his street when he returned the Los Angeles Animal Services Wildlife home and into the glare of a Program investigated the footage and “It’s already impossible to get in and out TV news camera team. “What a shocker to hike confirmed the lion was the famed P-22 of the neighborhood on game days. I have down the hill after my nightly that has called Griffith Park home since frequently been late to work, trying to get walk and find cameras aimed 2012. In March of that year, the lion was at me for no reason I knew. out, to go to work. As a resident, Scott And then to find that the briefly captured by the National Park Avenue is our only saving grace during all mountain lion had walked Service and fitted with a radio collar. right in front of our house the congestion and gridlock. It is literally days before,” he said in an e- our only safe option to get to and from mail. work and home.” – Maria Galante But what is P-22 doing walking neighborhood streets, that the cougar was looking speculated he’s drifting back well removed from the rug- for food. A number of pets west, perhaps toward his na- ged, brush-filled canyons of have met their demise in re- tive home in the Santa Monica Griffith Park in which he nor- cent months in other parts of Mountains. privilege in the interests of my option to get to and from work mally seeks refuge? Los Angeles County, as wan- Animal Services reported constituents.” and home.” Wildlife specialist Ran- dering hungry lions have tar- via Facebook that the lion Renata Simril, Dodgers Additionally, residents do dall, who lives only a few geted family dogs. “may have been spotted in Senior Vice President External not believe the Dodgers pro- blocks from where the lion In early March, an un- the Hollywood Dell on the Affairs, said they believe the posed plan would keep the was spotted, told NBC4 News usually aggressive mountain [March] 10th—seems he’s best way to minimize impact neighborhood safe and easy to that “it’s very possible he was lion scaled a Fontana home’s heading west, perhaps he will to the community is by get- navigate. looking for a mate.” The Wild- backyard wall and killed a meet up with P-23.” ting fans in and out of the sta- “Simply erecting signage life Program’s Facebook page family’s German shepherd Or as one romantic com- dium as quickly as possible. that states “local traffic only” elaborated further with this before police arrived and a mented in response: “P-22, “We are proposing to cre- does not and will not deter adults-only detail: “Cougars tense standoff ensued. The don’t despair—love is out ate two left turn lanes from Dodgers fans from using Echo compensate for long periods of police fired multiple shots there somewhere!” Elysian Park Avenue, which Park’s residential streets as will then be directed to take a shortcuts,” Kat Bouza wrote. right turn onto Scott Avenue,” “There is no way to enforce Simril said in a written state- restricting access to these al- ment. “This is critical to al- ready-impacted streets with- leviating traffic along Sunset out providing actual human Boulevard, which we all know beings to direct and regulate backs up terribly.” traffic.”

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AIRBNB from page 1 country and abroad including income stream. With their 9 with neighbors, and receiving the backyard one night during community. San Francisco, New Orleans, and 4-year-old children, they no negative neighbor feed- the week. “The information has New York and Berlin. “essentially ‘couch surfed’ as back. Rosse was at the house At the same public forum been clarified. It’s not murky On July 31st and August a family for a year,” said Vom days, working in the home’s in September, a panel spoke on any longer. The city has spoken 1st, Johnson received two Dorp. converted garage studio space both sides of the issue, while and people can do with this more email complaints about The upstairs was rented as a music composer. community members voiced information what they may,” a home on Kenilworth Avenue to long-term tenants with a Surprised by what he their own concerns, either pro said SLNC co-chair Anne- being used as a “hotel.” So, new baby; the downstairs was heard at the September SLNC or con. Marie Johnson, who is also a prompted a full review of the for short term visitors rented forum, Rosse doubled back The panel included city staff member to Los Angeles area’s vacation residencies, by through lodging sites Airbnb with his neighbors through employees from the Dept. of City Council District 4 Coun- Johnson and Plante. and VRBO. By their esti- emails, texting and physically Building and Safety and the cilmember Tom LaBonge and “They have made our qui- mates, their downstairs rentals going door-to-door. The only City Planning Department, va- has actively spoken out against et little block quite transient,” were about 80% families on feedback he received then, he cation rental-proponents Tay- short-term rentals through her one neighbor wrote, about the vacation and 20% profession- said, was from one neighbor lor-Arnold and Desario—both role on the SLNC. unnamed owners of a duplex als visiting the city. that the long-term tenants of whom rented their homes Last August, Johnson and next-door. “Along with a lot of According to Rosse, they would often park in front of through Airbnb—and mod- SLNC board member, Scott additional cars on an already had operated responsibly, in- their home — nothing ille- erators Johnson and Plante. Plante, chair of the council’s tight section of the street, we forming neighbors of such and gal, just inconvenient. Rosse Desario brought with Urban Design & Preserva- have no knowledge of who is asking they reach out with any said he would respectfully ask him a petition in favor of tion Advisory Committee co- coming or going next door.” concerns. He and Vom Dorp renters to park elsewhere and short-term rentals signed by authored a motion prohibiting On August 14th, 2013, had believed they were renting so did. more than 3,000 Los Angeles short-term rentals. The issue when Johnson brought her and with their community’s sup- He checked with his long- residents, including over 600 was eventually forwarded to Plante’s motion to the SLNC port. term tenants, with the baby, as from the Silver Lake area. the city for clarification. Urban Design and Preserva- And for nine months they well. The worst of it, he heard, City Deputy Director of Johnson said it’s out of the tion Advisory Committee, she operated that way, claiming was some short-term guests Planning Alan Bell pointed neighborhood council’s juris- was greeted with a room full they continued to check in who stayed up late talking in see AIRBNB page 19 diction now, as it’s a city ordi- of short-term vacation rental nance on the books. If neigh- advocates. bors want to challenge and As none of the complaints convince the City Council to Johnson received by email be- “reinvestigate short-term rent- fore writing her August mo- als in [residential areas], there tion mentioned a triplex with is a process in which they can three rental units, it is unclear follow,” Johnson said. where Johnson received the But for others the issue is information for that example. not over. The complaints were received A candidate coalition by the Ledger from another called “Yours, Not Ours” has source after a Public Records been assembled for the up- Request for the documents coming April 12th SLNC was not received in a timely election, with transparency as manner. their top issue, suggested the Confronted with such op- SLNC’s current board is doing position in-person, as well as improper business and hiding more than 100 public com- it from the public. The slate is ments on the typically quiet also pro short and long-term SLNC website, the SLNC’s rentals. Candidates on this Urban Design and Preserva- slate such as Matthew Desario tion Committee moved to and Hope Taylor-Arnold were hold a public forum in Sep- moved to engage local politics tember. Those online com- through the neighborhood ments on the SLNC’s website council following Johnson’s have since been deleted. motion. At the September forum, For Desario, Taylor-Ar- Silver Lake resident Eric Rosse nold and others, the matter is was surprised to find he was very personal. at the root of this new con- The crusade to rid the flict, allegedly so unpopular neighborhood of short-term with neighbors. Upon Plante’s rentals began following an at- reading one of the complaints, tack on May 21st last year by Rosse easily understood it was an unregistered, unvaccinated his house under scrutiny. dog outside a house on Ivan- He and his wife, Shandra hoe Drive near the Silver Lake Vom Dorp, had decided to Reservoir. rent out their home due largely As documented in an to financial hardship brought email received by Johnson by a benign tumor found on and other neighbors June 3rd, Vom Dorp’s brain in Sep- the woman who was attacked tember, 2012. The tumor was wrote the house’s six rooms removed successfully but not were being rented out in- without complications. dividually on Airbnb for $50 Immediately following a night. The woman was bit by surgery, Vom Dorp was unable the dog, allegedly owned by a to walk and paralyzed on her guest staying in the Ivanhoe right side. Weeks of physical Drive house temporarily. therapy followed and though Had this been the only she eventually regained con- disturbance surrounding a trol of her body, despite her re- rental in the neighborhood, stored health so began a spiral maybe it would have been ig- of personal and financial tur- nored as an unfortunate one- moil. Even with insurance, the off incident caused by a single medical bills threw their fam- bad egg’s negligence. ily into upheaval. But at the time short-term Facing foreclosure on rentals had been under review their home, they saw rent- in a number of cities across the ing it as a feasible additional April 2014 www.losfelizledger.com Page 7 Los Feliz Ledger

[Assemblymember Mike Gatto ] GEPENC’s Revolving Door of California Roads One Step Closer to Treasurers By Marla Schevker Being a Source of Energy Ledger Contributing Writer By California State Assemblymember Mike Gatto ECHO PARK—The Greater his delivery that I would re- Shortly after elected, I Energy Commission (CEC) to to place the technology under a Echo Part Elysian Valley ally question,” Castillo said in talked with a friend who had study the issue. Last month, stretch of the Venice-to-Trieste Neighborhood Council (GE- an interview. “The intent was just returned from Israel. Ex- the CEC released preliminary Autostrada. A dance club in San PENC) replaced two treasur- there but he wasn’t going about pecting to hear emotional research on the feasibility of Francisco has even piloted the ers in the months preceding it the appropriate way and it descriptions of religious sites, using piezoelectric material in technology under their dance its April 12th election, greatly turned a lot of people off.” I was surprised to hear my California roadways to cap- floor to run their lighting. hindering the council’s abil- After the second trea- friend rave instead about a ture wasted energy from cars. We’re the car capitol of ity to spend funds on desired surer resigned, Bessendorf road that produced energy. The CEC study found the world, and we recycle grants and towards election said he was no longer running After researching the is- that piezoelectric energy could just about everything. I be- promotion materials. for president of the council. sue, I found that engineers in produce electricity “between lieve it’s time to capture the Former Treasurer Mike Shortly thereafter, he decided Israel, Italy, and Japan had suc- $0.08-$0.20” per kilowatt- energy otherwise lost from Castillo resigned earlier this not to run for reelection on the cessfully installed piezoelectric hour, making it cheaper than roadside vibrations, and put year. In February, Eva Me- GEPENC at all. sensors underneath roadways almost all current technolo- it to good use. jia was elected as an interim Bessendorf declined to and railways. he technique gies. This is particularly im- Finally, as issues of cli- treasurer and then resigned comment for this story. uses tiny devices that look like pressive, especially considering mate change and energy ef- soon after. During a special “Everyone has their own watch batteries, embedded in this energy is currently uncap- ficiency become more promi- meeting in early March, Su- leadership style but I’m not pavement, to recapture energy tured and therefore wasted. nent in the public dialogue, it san Reimers was elected as sure I saw that from Ari,” Cas- from cars and convert it into Piezoelectric technology is important that you always interim treasurer so the GE- tillo said. “Being in a leader- electricity to power roadside has been used for years in so- have a voice who represents PENC could pass budget ship position and being a lights and neighboring com- nar and touchscreen phones. In your values on this topic. If items including the printing leader are two different things. munities. 2009, the East Japan Railway you or someone you know is of election materials. I understand it can be frus- In 2011, Gov. Jerry Brown Company installed piezoelectric not registered to vote, you can At the GEPENC’s March trating but even through the vetoed AB 306, my bill that flooring in their Tokyo railway now do so online, by visiting general board meeting, Castillo frustration you’ve got to have would have implemented two station, using the energy gener- http://registertovote.ca.gov/. spoke during public comment respect. I really wish we had piezoelectric-pilot projects for ated by passing pedestrians to Also The CEC’s findings about all the recent turnaround. someone at the helm who in- California freeways. Unde- power all displays in the station are available at http://bit.ly/ Castillo mentioned dur- spired folks to get things done terred, I asked the California and Italy has signed a contract NDlf8i. ing his public comment that and get involved. It didn’t hap- President Ari Bessendorf has pen but you live and learn.” had issues with interpersonal Both Castillo and Mejia relationships on the council. are running as district repre- “I respect [Bessendorf] be- sentatives in the April 12th [Representative Adam B. Schiff] cause it does take time to put election and Reimers is run- in the work and the effort and ning to become the permanent Transportation and Infrastructure for Ari did try to do that but it was treasurer. the 21st Century by Adam B. Schiff, U.S. Congressmember

For decades, “more trans- Projects like the Metro Re- Central Park will reconnect portation” in our region has gional Connector, which will neighborhoods bisected by the Hollywood United Readies for been synonymous with “more allow passengers to travel from Hollywood Freeway by mov- roads.” But more and more Pasadena to Long Beach with ing the 101 Freeway under- March 30th Election Angelenos are rejecting the one boarding, and the West- ground and replacing it with a By Ryan White old ways of doing things and side Subway Extension, which 44-acre urban park, complete Ledger Contributing Writer demanding a more balanced will connect Westwood by rail, with bike and pedestrian path- transportation policy and are exactly what we need. ways, revitalizing an under- When Hollywood voters Williams, are also running for a greener city. By investing In addition to investing in served neighborhood. go to the polls on March 30th uncontested seats. wisely in public transit, pedes- public transit, we must commit Not only do projects like to elect representatives on the The drought of candidates trian and bike paths, urban new resources to build paths these transform and beautify Hollywood United Neigh- may not bode well for voter parks, as well as roads, we can for pedestrians and bikers. One our communities, they will borhood Council (HUNC), turnout, but HUNC members create a more livable and envi- such project, the Los Angeles also create much-needed jobs. they have one choice to make: are still encouraging voters to ronmentally friendly city for River Revitalization, will trans- Back in the 1950s, the Which of three candidates fulfill their civic duty by host- future generations. form the concrete channel into federal government invested should fill the board’s open ing three meet-and-greets and My commitment to public a network of parks and trails for in a national highway system. “unclassified” seat? offering a discount card good transit system stretches back both pedestrians and cyclists Now it is time for a modern, That’s because one “un- at participating local mer- more than 15 years. While I and restore an eyesore into a green, and multimodal trans- classified seat,” is the only con- chants to those who vote. Elec- was serving in the state leg- functioning ecosystem and a portation policy. As Congress tested seat in this year’s elec- tion fliers are in local stores, islature, residents in the San much-needed urban oasis. I’m debates the future of our tion. Seven of the other seats bus benches advertise the up- Gabriel Valley grew frustrated glad to say that the Los Angeles transportation and infrastruc- up for election on the 19-seat coming date, and HUNC re- over the stalled light rail proj- River Revitalization is moving ture policy, I’ll be pushing for board have only one candidate cently sent out 10,000 election ect to connect Pasadena and forward thanks to support from exciting, forward looking proj- each—that means they only mailers to area residents and cities to its east with downtown leaders across the city, state, and ects like ones we’re building need one vote each to win. businesses. Los Angeles. To overcome cost federal government. here in Los Angeles. Another two board But will anyone show? overruns and delays, I penned Another exciting project seats—one for a faith-based The last HUNC election in legislation that created a new that is taking shape—a pro- Schiff represents the 28th Con- representative, the other for a 2012 saw a total turnout of 35. construction authority to de- posal to create a new “Hol- gressional district, which includes business representative from That level of civic engage- sign and build what is known lywood Central Park”—will the communities of Los Feliz, the area just south of the 101 ment frustrates current board today as the Gold Line. quite literally change Los An- Silver Lake, Echo Park and sur- and west of Gower Street— member Tom Meredith, who is Even as the Gold Line con- gele’ landscape. Hollywood rounding areas. had no one file at all and can running for reelection against tinues to extend east, our work be filled later by the board as a field of two newcomers: Lo- is far from finished. Los Angeles appointees. cali businessman Greg Horos voters have agreed to increase Current board members and Franklin Village real es- sales tax for the next 30 years to Los Angeles City Councilmembers Jim Van Dusen, Erik Sanjurjo, tate agent Chona Galvez. pay for new transportation proj- Tom LaBonge (CD4) and Mitch O’Farrell (CD13) Leeor Maciborski, Scott Lar- “It goes to illustrate that ects. These are projects that can son and Margaret Marmolejo it’s difficult in our neighbor- create thousands of construc- did not submit columns this month. are running for reelection un- hood council to get candidates tions jobs and help grow the Los opposed, and two new faces, interested in running for these Angeles economy. Cyndy Williams and Anji see HUNC page 12 Page 8 POLITICS www.losfelizledger.com April 2014 Los Feliz Ledger

Rec and Parks Report: Kids Checking Out Books Shouldn’t Be This Difficult By Ameera Butt Minor Changes to “Complete Ledger Contributing Writer Overhaul” For Park Ranger ATWATER VILLAGE—Last Program September, the Glenfeliz Bou- levard Elementary school li- Funding is the key issue brary was shut down because By Haley Fox its part-time library aide was Ledger Senior Contributing Reporter moved to another school. The Los Angeles Unified School Los Angeles Park Rang- crimes—like if gunshots are District (LAUSD) had no one ers have changed dramatically fired—will be the LAPD’s to replace the aide and sud- over the decades. What began domain. denly, Glenfeliz had no one to as a folksy, nature-oriented Rangers can also serve check out books, help students program developed into a sys- as first responders in fire or with research reports and read tem of public safety and law medical emergencies, and to the children. enforcement but with more even search and rescue. But Carolina Maria, a Glenfe- Principal Karen Sulahian, who is Principal of the Glenfeliz Boulevard Elemen- tary School in Atwater Village, stands in the school’s library. The library was stylish hats. as their meager numbers liz teacher’s assistant, said the shut down last year for a few months because the library aide moved to another But in recent years, the stand now it’s difficult to do large library seemed empty school. Photo by Ameera Butt ranks of L.A.’s Rangers have their job effectively. and sad. dissipated from 100 to about In September 2013, Los “There wasn’t any life to which translates to about 30 ployees Association 500, the 17. This decline comes when Angeles City Councilmem- it,” she said. “Kids bring the books per student. union that represents support many of the city’s regional ber Tom LaBonge introduced life to it.” The library has a faux fire- staff, including library aides, parks are seeing surges in the a motion to City Council Glenfeliz parents weren’t place where students sit and throughout the state. number of visitors—which requesting the Dept. of Rec- happy either. read. Stuffed animals includ- She said parent volunteers can mean more park con- reation and Parks conduct a “It was challenging,” said ing Curious George, Dr. Se- and teacher’s assistants can’t flicts. study on the challenges facing Glenfeliz PTA President Mari- uss, penguins and frogs, dot do library aides’ jobs. “Believe it or not people the Park Ranger Program. anne Sahagun. “I think it is vi- the shelves that stand against “The teacher’s assistant in fistfight over picnic areas,” He said he has seen the tal the children need to know mint green, white and yellow the library isn’t legal. [He or said Kevin Regan, Asst. Gen- need for more rangers first- how to use a library, check out library walls. she is] doing a librarian aide’s eral Manager of the Los An- hand. LaBonge said he’s hiked books, touch the books, feel The school has almost 400 job,” she said. “There’s more geles Dept. of Recreation and in Griffith Park since 1978, Parks. and has witnessed what used Park rangers oversee 10 to be a near empty Observa- In all, the Los Angeles Unified District has 681 libraries, regional parks in L.A., accord- tory parking lot at 6 a.m.— ing to Regan, but only Griffith near the Charlie Turner Trail- of which 273 are not staffed; 282 have librarian aides and Park receives regular patrols. head— is now packed with another eight have teachers that serve as librarians with The rest, from Elysian Park to visitors daily. Hansen Dam, are visited by Recreation and Parks of- assistance from aides, according to current LAUSD data. roving rangers or if someone ficials recommend, at the very makes a call into dispatch. least, adding a designated “We have very, very lim- ranger to the Observatory, the pages. Books and students students, according to Princi- to the job than just checking ited resources,” said Regan. multiple rangers to Hansen go hand in hand.” pal Karen Sulahian. books in and out and re-shelv- According to a recent Dam and extending overall Like other libraries across Maria reads books to the ing. . . If it’s so valuable, fund report released by the Dept. coverage to match park hours. the Los Angeles Unified students on the “Story Stairs,” the position. It’s not that ex- of Recreation and Parks, Included in their report are School District (LAUSD), the which looks like a very small pensive for three hours a day.” Griffith and Elysian parks quotes from Angelenos that Glenfeliz Elementary School amphitheater set in the li- Parrish said the union is get the most use; have the were submitted during public library hasn’t been immune to brary’s corner. Classes come fighting for the kids, not about most remote space and have comment. the pinch of budget cuts. in for half an hour and browse the positions. the largest need for law en- “While we support visi- It used to be, a decade and check out books. “It’s about all the students’ forcement. tors enjoying Griffith Park, ago, the school had a full-time Last year, budget cuts also rights to have full access to the Between July 2011 and our communities feel that library aide. Then that fund- removed a library aide from library,” she said. “The person December 2012, there were they are entitled to adequate ing was pulled. But Glenfeliz Atwater Avenue Elementary who decided not to fund the a reported total of 722 in- staff in the park to deal with found state and federal funds School, according to Principal position is the [LAUSD] dis- cidents and reports filed in the large numbers of people to keep a full-time librarian on Terry Burge. trict.” these areas. who use the park,” wrote staff. Sadly, those dollars were The library, however, is Esther Sinofsky, Ad- And although the Los An- Jane Goichman in her com- further reduced leaving Glen- open Tuesdays, Wednesdays ministrative Coordinator for geles Police Dept. (LAPD) is ment. “Providing the needed feliz, today, only able to fund a and Thursdays for the 369 stu- Integrated Library and Text- also responsible for respond- funding for additional staff is part-time librarian-aide. dents. book Support Services with ing to crime in L.A. parks, it certainly less expensive than After not being able to “The kids can check out LAUSD, said in an e-mail a is the visual presence of the dealing with even one small find a replacement library aide books,” Burge said, with their teacher assistant cannot be in rangers that often provides a fire caused by visitors who in September, finally in Janu- teacher’s help. “We also have it the library full-time. sense of security to park visi- smoke in a high fire danger ary, Maria’s role at the school [that] when they want to do a “A teacher assistant may tors, said Regan. Currently, area.” changed. Added to her respon- story reading, we have parents assist the teacher and students the rangers include some po- The Recreation and Parks sibilities as a teacher’s assistant [volunteers] who come in.” in the class to which they are lice academy-trained officers report outlines a three-tiered she also started serving as a Because the school’s bud- assigned when that class visits and others without that cer- approach to expansion, span- part-time library aide. get is slim, parents, teacher the library,” she said. She add- tification. This will not be the ning from minor additions “The kids come up to me and staff decided funds for ed, teacher assistants are not case going forward. to a complete overhaul. The to say ‘thank you for allowing other student needs were of allowed to check books in and “Today our policy is that minimum changes would us to check out books,’” Maria a higher priority than a part- out for students. if you’re going to become a cost about $2 million and said. “When the kids appre- time library aide, Burge said. Sinofsky said research ranger you have to go through include increasing park staff, ciate the work I do for them, Still, he said it was im- shows that when school librar- the police academy and you while the I “Optimum Pro- that makes my day.” portant for children in lower ies are appropriately staffed have to become law enforce- gram” would create a nearly In all, the Los Angeles grades be able to come in and and funded, student achieve- ment,” said Regan. 100-person ranger program Unified District has 681 li- have a “sense of wonder for ment goes up. While rangers are not and cost almost $18 million braries, of which 273 are not books and appreciation and a “The role of a librarian is equipped with guns, they a year. staffed; 282 have librarian aides love of reading.” guiding a kid to just the right do wear bulletproof vests, The first step, according and another eight have teachers When there are budget book. So it’s the perfect chal- and carry handcuffs, pepper to the report, is securing fund- that serve as librarians with as- cuts, the first thing cut is arts, lenge and interest level that spray and batons. They are ing. The city’s budget process sistance from aides, according music, then the library, ac- creates a reader for life. How there to diffuse minor crime, begins in April and the issue to current LAUSD data. cording to Franny Parrish, a important is that?” Sulahian such as vandalism or open is expected to be heard by the Maria now oversees about library aide and member of said. “She [Maria] fulfills a re- alcohol containers. Serious City Council in May. 11,000 books in the library— the California School Em- ally important, vital role.”

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City closes Trailhead Lot in Beachwood Canyon By Ryan White Ledger Contributing Writer

BEACHWOOD CANYON— has been to further increase The Los Angeles Dept. of Rec- street parking on Beachwood. reation and Parks agreed to “They’re putting even shut the gate leading to a popu- more cars on our street and lar dirt parking lot at the end of you have pedestrians walking Beachwood Drive in February even further on streets that in response to complaints from have no sidewalks,” she said. residents that their neighbor- “I used to have parking during hood was being overrun by the week but not on the week- visitors and tourists. ends. Now I don’t have either, The dirt lot, which leads because there are cars in front to the Hollyridge Trailhead of our house.” and views of the iconic Holly- Residents of upper Beach- wood sign, is closed to vehicle wood Canyon say the volume traffic but the area remains of visitors has exploded in re- open to pedestrians, who now cent years, prompting wide- must park on nearby streets. spread frustration over traffic “We’re controlling the ve- jams, pedestrian safety, litter hicle access to the road,” said and heightened fire danger. Griffith Park Superintendent Other residents worry Joe Salaices. “Unless you’re about erosion and environ- conducting business up at the mental damage of the sur- privately owned stables, you’re rounding wildlands. The not being allowed up the hill spread of smartphone maps because there’s no legitimate and GPS has made the prob- parking in that area.” lem worse, as sign-seeking visi- In addition to the gate’s tors flock to areas such as the closure, a Recreation and Hollyridge trailhead. Parks staffer is now at Beach- Eight preferential park- wood and Hollywood drives ing districts (PPDs) have been daily from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 proposed for some streets in p.m. to redirect visitor traffic the area and, pending city ap- while allowing ranch custom- provals, could be installed by ers through. this summer. “If you want to see the While these measures Hollywood sign, we’re sending may help, resident Schwartz them over to the observatory and others ultimately want the and giving them a handout trailhead area shut down. map,” Salaices said. “We absolutely applaud The longer-term plan is the gate going up, but they to construct a new permanent need to close the whole thing gate at the end of Beachwood down,” Schwartz said. “This in the months to come, accord- neighborhood doesn’t have ing to Salaices. The gate will any tourist infrastructure. It have one entrance that opens just doesn’t.” only for approved vehicles vis- But at Sunset Ranch Hol- iting Sunset Ranch, and a side lywood, general manager Ja- entrance that opens for daily son Marchant doesn’t have pedestrian access from 5 a.m. much patience for residents to 10:30 p.m. An exit button who want to block access to on the gate’s inside will mean the area. no one can get trapped in the “At the end of the day this park. is the most direct view line of Salaices said the gate is the Hollywood sign,” he said. just a small part of a broader “Aside from relocating the effort to address residents suf- Hollywood sign to Encino, fering under Beachwood’s on- they’re going to have to suck going deluge of visitors. it up and realize that’s where “This is an incremental people are going to go. It’s a step to try to mitigate traffic shame it’s come to this but the issues and move people to oth- gate hasn’t really done any- er parts of the park, and mini- thing.” mize the impact on Beach- Marchant said some cus- wood,” he said. tomers who board their horses While the gate was closed at the ranch have been irate in response to complaints over the new obstacle leading from nearby residents, so far up to the stables. the compromise seems to have “The gate down there has placated no one. adversely affected our busi- Some residents consider it ness,” he said. a half-measure and want the According to Marchant area shut off to visitors com- the ranch was reluctant in pletely. agreeing to the gate’s closure. Sarajane Schwartz, a “Initially we agreed to it nearby resident and outspoken because we thought it would critic of the city’s management keep the peace in the commu- of the trailhead area, said the nity, but it’s turning into quite net effect of the gate closure a mess,” he said.

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Converting Old Bridge to Rep. Adam Schiff Honors 2014 Park Space Women of the Year

“Excellent” Idea but City Councilmember Four local women have Park and Spaceland Presents. and is credited with turn- been named 2014 Woman of She also curates the music ing around this Title 1 public Cedillo Opposes programming for the Natural school with new support, the Year by U.S. Representa- By Ameera Butt and Marla Schevker History Museum of Los An- volunteers and creative fund tive Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) geles County’s First Fridays raising, in the amount of over Ledger Contributing Writers who represents the 28th Con- series, the Getty Center’s Sat- $100,000. She has also formed gressional District that in- urdays Off the 405 Series and a partnership with executives In an effort to turn an old part of experiencing our city.” cludes Los Feliz, Silver Lake, is part of the booking team from Paul Mitchell Hair Prod- bridge into a park while a re- The bridge is located be- for the Santa Monica Pier’s ucts and Enrich LA to sponsor Echo Park and Atwater Village. placement bridge is built near tween Interstate 5 and San Twilight Concerts series. In the school’s first outdoor “It was an honor and a the same location, the Atwater Fernando Road. 2008, Garo and her business classroom program, providing pleasure to meet with the 2014 partner opened Stories Books free tuition for students to Village Neighborhood Coun- At the AVNC meeting, ‘Women of the Year’ award- and Café in Echo Park, where learn how to make healthy life cil (AVNC) approved a letter O’Grady showed examples of ees, and to recognize their they sell new, used and rare choices by gardening, eating of support to send to the Los what the old bridge could be- outstanding work and com- books. In 2011, Garo and other seasonal produce and com- Angeles City Council while come—such as a park—but individuals started the neigh- posting. munity leadership,” said Rep. the Greater Echo Park Elysian while retaining its old, steel borhood festival, Echo Park Schiff. “Each woman honored Valley Neighborhood Coun- structure. He said it could Rising. She is also a member Every year, during Wom- today has demonstrated an of Echo the Park Chamber of cil (GEPENC) Planning and create new river paths from en’s History Month, Represen- ability to help others, to work Commerce and serves on the Land Use Committee (PLUC) downtown to Los Feliz and tative Schiff honors one out- tirelessly for a cause impor- board for Dublab, a non-profit decided against taking a stance connections to the revitalized web radio collective, devoted standing woman from each of tant to us all, and to make our on the project. Los Angeles River. to the growth of positive mu- the communities in the 28th communities a better place.” The old bridge is being re- “It’s a better idea instead sic, culture and arts. Congressional District. Schiff The local women honored placed as it is currently only if the bridge gets preserved entered a special tribute to are: Shelli-Anne Couch (Atwater marginally functional and not and gets turned into a public each woman into the Congres- Village) is the President of up to current seismic standards. park,” O’Grady said. Barbara Ferris (Los Feliz) is Friends of Atwater Elementary sional Record. Earlier this month, in a However, Los Angeles the managing director of Sym- 14-0 vote, the AVNC sent a City Councilmember Gilbert phony on the Glen which she letter to the city, asking to sus- Cedillo (CD1) is against keep- co-founded with composer Arthur B. Rubinstein, which Earlier this month, in a 14-0 vote, the AVNC provides free summer concerts for families in Griffith Park. She sent a letter to the city, asking to suspend the has long been involved with the Los Feliz Neighborhood planned April 15th demolition of the Council and served a four-year Figueroa-Riverside Street Bridge and instead, term as its V.P. of Administra- tion. In 2011, she was elected repurpose it a public park space. to the Los Feliz Improvement Assoc., the oldest resident’s pend the planned April 15th ing the old bridge as the city association in Los Angeles. demolition of the Figueroa- has already received federal Riverside Street Bridge and funding for the demolition of Nadine Truillo (Silver Lake) instead, repurpose it a public the old bridge. is the owner and operator of the Alegria on Sunset. She has park space. The idea origi- “While I think this de- additionally organized Hol- nated with Kevin Mulcahy, sign has excellent potential lywood Sunset Free Clinic’s an architect with RAC Design and I continue to fight for annual fundraisers. In 2010 Build, who turned to Los Feliz open space in the district, I she joined the Silver Lake resident Tomas O’Grady, Ex- must also balance the econom- Neighborhood Council and has served in that capacity as ecutive Director of EnrichLA, ics of each project proposed,” co-chair of the council’s Public to rally community support. according to a statement by Safety Committee. “[We are] legitimately Cedillo. trying to connect parts of the Still, according to Elizabeth Garo (Echo Park) city that were disconnected by O’Grady, 16 Los Angeles For more than two decades, the freeway,” Mulcahy said. neighborhood councils, in- Elizabeth Garo has worked both inside and outside of “When the 5 [freeway] cut cluding the Cypress Park the music industry. Her love, through there, the channel- Neighborhood Council, curiosity and interest in music ization of the river separated the Elysian Valley River- have been a focus throughout Elysian Valley and Echo Park side Neighborhood Council, her career, where she has from Cypress Park. What this Highland Park Neighbor- held positions as a band man- ager and tour manager. Since attempts to do is reconnect at hood Council and the Lincoln 2002, she has been a Senior WE a human level and separate Heights Neighborhood Coun- Talent Buyer for the venues NOW OFFER the car traffic from the human cil support the idea. Echo and Echoplex in Echo SOLAR!

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HUNC from page 8 Candidate Greg Horos, opened a third Locali market home improvements and hik- March 30 then? For HUNC’s seats,” said Meredith, a 26- co-owner of Locali Conscious location in Venice, but he re- ing local trails. current board President Su- year resident of Hollywood Convenience markets, also mains firmly attached to his Meredith says he wants to san Swan, the question has it Dell. “Outreach to our com- wants to boost community en- Franklin Village neighbor- draw on his professional ex- backward. munity is still numero uno for gagement. hood, where he’s lived the past pertise to develop surveys to “It’s your community,” HUNC,” he said. “Where I would like to see seven years. measure the effectiveness of she said. “Why wouldn’t you Candidate Galvez agrees. is more residents attending,” “I’m so enamored with the HUNC, much as he did pre- go out and vote?” When she told co-workers Horos said. “There are very neighborhood and the resi- viously for the Studio District she was running for a HUNC few [people] in the seats… dents,” he said. council. The HUNC election will be seat, they drew blanks. “L.A. should pay more at- Meredith, 59, was ap- “It certainly gave us more held on Sunday, March 30, “They don’t even know tention to these councils,” he pointed to HUNC two years quantifiable information and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the about the election or the coun- added. “They have their ear to ago and currently serves as therefore provided direction parking lot of Gelson’s Market, cil,” she said. the payment in terms of what treasurer. for the neighborhood coun- 5877 Franklin Ave. Visit www. But Galvez, 61, is clear residents are looking for.” “If you’re going to be on cil,” he said. hollywoodunitednc.org for more about her main motivation in Horos, 38-year-old en- the neighborhood council you That makes three very information. seeking a board seat. trepreneur who was raised in will be spending a lot of hours, different candidates are vying “I’m representing the South Philadelphia, casts him- and I’ve already demonstrated for one seat. But the electoral working class in the neigh- self as an advocate for small that I’m willing to do it,” said stakes here may be even lower borhood,” she said. “The only business and wants the city Meredith, who works as an than they first appear. The Advertise reason I’m trying my luck is to do more for small business adjunct faculty member in two of three candidates who I want people like me to be owners. marketing research at Carn- don’t prevail in the bid for the in the properly represented.” “There are institutions in egie Mellon’s Heinz College in HUNC unclassified seat could Galvez, a Hollywood place to help them along,” he Culver City. possibly be named as appoin- Los Feliz Ledger resident, has been a realtor said. His slim spare time is tees to remaining open seats (323) 644-5536 with Century 21 Hollywood He’s a believer in small spent going to shows at Hol- after the election. for 24 years. Originally from businesses incentives and cred- lywood Bowl with his wife, Why get out and vote on the Philippines, she previ- its for things such as hiring lo- ously worked for the Philip- cally and boosting energy ef- pine Consulate General in San ficiency. In mid-March, Horos Visit us online for our April Fool’s Day Intro Special. Francisco. Save over $50! ...No Joke!

New! Group Reformer Class MURDER from page 1 to LAPD Capt. Jeffery Bert, of 7:30pm Monday & Wednesday ber murder, who shared infor- the Northeast Division, it’s not Starting Monday April 21. mation. unusual. At the end of 2013, “My entire family con- the LAPD had an average solve tinues to hope and wait that rate of 59%, according to Bert. someone will come forward LAPD’s Northeast Division with something that breaks had only a slightly higher solve the case open,” said Gatto’s rate of 60%. From 2011 to son, California State Assem- 2013, there have been 33 mur- blymember Mike Gatto. “We ders in the Northeast Divi- 3178 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90039 are so appreciative to the Los sion, according to department Feliz Ledger for providing con- statistics. Of these, 19 murders 323.906.0088 www.pilatesmetro.com tinuing coverage of the inves- have been solved. tigation. The community has And the speed at which been so kind to me. In a case murder cases are solved varies like this we rely on the com- greatly. Even high profile Los munity to share anything that Angeles cases like that of Her- might be of value to the inves- vey Medellin – the man whose tigation.” head, hands and feet were Gable said police continue found in March in Griffith to actively follow-up on the Park – took more than two leads they have. years to solve as the LAPD as- “I don’t exclude any pos- sembled their case. sibilities,” and no one has been And in the Northeast Di- ruled out as a suspect, he said. vision alone, Bert said there Gatto had been sched- could be as many as hundreds uled to speak at an Antiquar- if not thousands of unsolved ian Society meeting at Echo cases that date back to the di- Park’s Taix restaurant two vision’s creation in the 1940s. days after he was murdered. If a case isn’t solved after He was expected to present five years it becomes “cold” a “surprising collection of and is taken over by LAPD’s icons, collected in Greece and cold-case unit. Established Russia more than 40 years more than 10 years ago, this ago,” according to a flier from division is dedicated to revisit- the arts organization. ing unsolved cases, often using Artwork like the ones he advances in science and DNA was going to present, can be technology to catch killers worth anywhere from $50 to from years past. thousands of dollars, accord- DNA has helped solve an ing to estimates. But police are “unprecedented” number of doubtful icons were a motive cases according to Bert, espe- for Gatto’s murder. cially now that law enforce- There’s nothing “glaringly ment can take DNA samples pointing in that direction,” from certain arrestees during Gable said, while cautioning booking. These samples are nothing has been ruled out. kept in a database and can be While Gatto’s murder re- used to connect people to past mains thus unsolved, according or future crimes.

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[q and a] Did You Know Atwater Was Once Called “Tropico?” By Ameera Butt, Ledger Contributing Writer

AWATER VILLAGE—The Los close to where Mr. Richardson had the Atwater Movie The- different developers. The first Angeles Office of Historic Re- lived. The book was also co- ater where the Pampered Birds Atwater tracts were laid out sources will survey Atwater written with Luis Lopez and store is now and Villa Corona in the early 1900s with homes Village next year to identify its Ann Lawson. Tacos is where the theater built by various builders that historic resources. Friends of snack bar once sold candy. offered a large variety of styles. Atwater Village, a non-profit Los Feliz Ledger: Can you A lot of Atwater was developed dedicated to preserving At- name a few high profile spots Los Feliz Ledger: I’ve noticed during the “Roaring Twen- water Village’s local history, around town, on Los Feliz a lot of older looking homes ties.” Maybe that’s why the hopes to offer the agency its and Glendale boulevards, that with very varied architecture small houses have such inter- Atwater Village’s Glendale Boulevard historical knowledge gained have changed? such as Spanish, English Tu- esting styles. There were many has seen its share of different shops while writing Images of Amer- Carr and Caravella: The dor or Craftsman styles. Can movie studios close by—that and stores in the past. Pampered ica: Atwater Village. Atwa- you tell me about the homes could be another factor for all Birds, seen here, used to be the Atwa- Theodore Payne Nursery used ter Movie Theater. Photo by Ameera Butt ter Village used to be called to be on Los Feliz Boulevard in Atwater Village, when were of the creative styles. “Tropico” and boasted small next to the Tropico Tile Fac- they built and why do they the city center ideal location, markets, hardware stores, tory across the street from the look so unique? Los Feliz Ledger: What are fine soil on a high mesa with an dime stores and bakeries. Tam O’Shanter Restaurant Carr and Caravella: Origi- some cool facts people who ever changing vista of beautiful TheLos Feliz Ledger caught and a Van de Kamps Bak- nally, when it was a ranch [the live in Atwater Village can tell mountains…simply ideal.” At- up with Friends of Atwater Vil- ery Hut. Today, the property area] was sparsely populated other folks about their neigh- water Village is a thriving com- lage boardmembers Netty Carr where the nursery and tile fac- with few houses. It was mostly borhood? munity with a diverse popula- and Sandra Caravella to talk tory once stood is the Costco, farmland and orchards. In Carr and Caravella: We still tion. It has all the amenities of a Atwater Village history, no- Best Buy and Toys R’Us site 1908 when Richardson passed enjoy all the attributes once large city but retains the charm table spots and why there are but the Tam O’ Shanter is still away, Tropico was divided touted by the original real estate and quaintness of a village all so many architecturally diverse going strong in its original between his three sons, who ads for Atwater from the early within the sprawling metropo- houses around the area. location. Glendale Boulevard divided it again and sold it to 1900s. “…only 15 minutes from lis of Los Angeles.

Los Feliz Ledger: What are some nuggets of information residents don’t know when it comes to Atwater Village his- tory? Carr and Caravella: Atwater Village was called Santa Eula- lia Rancho, then Tropico and then Atwater. Los Feliz Blvd. was originally called Tropico Ave. We also have a historic horse community. In the 1920s, the Los Angeles Break- fast Club—a private horse rid- ing club for well-heeled An- gelino’s, such as Leo Carrillo, Tom Mix, Cecil B. De Mille and Edward Doheny—was established. In 1937, the club moved to 3201 Los Feliz Blvd. where the Rancho Los Fe- liz Apartments are today. The Now through April 26, 2015 club’s business members still meet today at Friendship Hall At the Autry in Griffith Park on Riverside Drive. Another private horse riding club, the Saddle and Sirloin Club that Featuring more than 250 exquisite items of beadwork, quillwork, and moose-hair started in 1925, still continues embroidery, this exhibition explores an artistic tradition that has persisted for today with stables along the centuries and continues to thrive in Native communities today. Los Angeles River. For related programs, visit TheAutry.org/FloralJourney. Los Feliz Ledger: You both co-wrote the book, Images of Sponsored in part by: With additional support from: A special thank-you to: America: Atwater Village that The E. L. and Ruth B. Shannon Henry Luce Foundation Estate of Anna J. Moore is available for purchase. What The Reed Foundation Paloheimo Foundation were some details you found Family Foundation Lora A. and Robert U. Sandroni that surprised you about the neighborhood? Carr and Caravella: We were surprised to learn that a Save the Date The Autry Store’s annual rug auction gives visitors the good portion of Atwater was opportunity to be part of the continuing Navajo weaving a ranch owned by the Wil- Navajo Rug Auction tradition. Third-generation trader Jackson Clark II, owner of liam Carr Belding Richardson Saturday, April 19, 10:00 a.m. the respected Toh-Atin Gallery, showcases more than 100 family. The Richardson family contemporary and antique weavings ranging in value from were pioneers of the area, pur- $100 to $10,000. chasing the Santa Eulalia Ran- cho in 1868. Mr. Richardson’s property started at Acacia Avenue in Glendale and went all the way to the Los Angeles River. The actual town center 4700 Western Heritage Way • Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462 • 323.667.2000 • TheAutry.org of Tropico was near San Fer- nando Road and Central Av- Detail: Ojibwe breechcloth, 1885 (detail). Velvet, glass beads. Gift of Miss Donna Held. Southwest Museum of the American Indian Collection, Autry National Center; 1911.G.3 enue, now part of Glendale,

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[Letter to the Editor]

In response to “Field of under-represented and remain Again, this is simply not true. enough money from their own Ball Fields,” “Political Blood Screams: How Building Base- unaware that ball fields are even In our first few formative years pockets to form the 501(c)(3) Sport,” and “Field of Screams.” ball Diamonds Became a Po- proposed! This is because no FoGP has engaged over 500 non-profit. It was six months Who’s playing politics? litical Blood Sport,” by Allison one has told them. FoGP asked youth in service learning proj- later (April 2011) when we re- We understand not everyone B. Cohen (March 2014), we that signs about the proposed ects, such as native plantings ceived our first significant grant. will be on our “team” with our highly value the freedom of project be posted in the picnic and clean-ups. Students from Last month’s expose and opposition to the ball fields the press, but it comes with area, but this was never done. Marshall High, Immaculate list of various park advocates in Crystal Springs, but teams a responsibility to the read- However, bilingual FoGP direc- Heart and the Zoo Magnet with their “nasty obstruction- should respect each other. ership. It is fine to express tors walked the area with peti- School have participated. ist politics” who “cross-polli- editorial opinions, but it is tions several weekends in 2013 FoGP is also proud to have nated various organizations” The Board of Directors, irresponsible to print misrep- and discussed the pending ball co-led and underwritten over pushes the limit of responsible Friends of Griffith Park: resentations. The message the fields. Nearly everyone opposed 30 hikes in conjunction with journalism. Respected person- Los Feliz Ledger has been send- the idea of ball fields taking the the Sierra Club’s Inner City ages within the community Gerry Hans, President; ing to its readers is that Friends place of their treasured picnic Outings program, bringing were unfairly violated. Marian Dodge & Laura of Griffith Park (FoGP) stands area. Those petitions, over 500 over 900 urban children into Past Ledger headlines Howe, Vice Presidents; alone in its position about the in 2013, are in the public record. Griffith Park. We have pro- have included, “Battle of the Mary Button, Treasurer ball fields proposed for Crystal Sierra Club also has stood up for vided naturalists to introduce Springs. This is not true. Vari- these under-represented picnick- and to educate them about its ous organizations unaffiliated ers. It is unfortunate the Ledger natural wonders. We have also with FoGP also oppose the understates the usage of this teamed up with organizations Submission Guidelines Crystal Springs location. area as a refuge for those fami- such as National Wildlife Fed- FoGP encourages the City lies who may not have shade, eration, TreePeople and Eagles To submit a letter to the to use the Proposition K funds or open space at their home or Scouts for projects and educa- for youth recreation, but at an apartment. tional events for youth. Los Feliz Ledger alternative location, not in the Park users (unaffiliated The Ledger has painted a send to [email protected] or to with FoGP) historic Crystal Springs Picnic including eques- false picture of FoGP and its 4459 Avocado St., LA, CA 90027. Area. Per its mission, FoGP trians, hikers, and runners opposition to the ball fields. strives to uphold the vision have turned out on their Professional unbiased report- of Colonel Griffith and keep own accord to oppose this ing carries the responsibility Include your name, area in which you live Griffith Park a refuge for diverse location, for various reasons for stating accurate facts and and contact information. user groups. Many user groups including safety, aesthetics, quoting the source. have gone on public record loss of trees, area history, Last month’s report by the completely independent of FoGP and more. The public record Ledger that Friends of Griffith Letters become property of the with their opposition to the ball speaks for itself. Park was formed with $50,000 Los Feliz Ledger and may be edited fields in Crystal Springs. The Ledger also portrays of anonymous seed money is for clarity or space for reprinting. Sadly, the large majority of FoGP as an anti-kid organiza- false. FoGP is truly a grass- families and groups that picnic tion, and has referred to FoGP roots organization. The truth is in Crystal Springs are grossly as the “Same Old Folks.” FoGP directors scraped together

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[real estate] Hollywood areas, the big- the neighborhood of Echo gest problem for would-be Park saw 15 homes sell for a Local Sales Sizzle While Inventory is Low buyers is finding a house for median price of $799,000, By Bruce Haring, Ledger Real Estate Reporter sale. Inventory is still slug- up 68.2% year-over-year. gish, although hopes remain Two condos sold for an aver- It’s spring, that time of year stager. . . or do it yourself, the DOUBLE-DIGIT GAINS IN strong among realtors that age of $576,000. Year-over- when families start seriously process starts with ruthless de- LOCAL SALES a breakthrough regarding year gains for that were not considering whether to buy cluttering, packing, painting, availability is just around available. or sell their homes. Although emptying out closets, making Research firm DataQui- the corner. In the 90039 zip code Southern California’s year- small repairs, punching up ck, a real estate research firm The statistics are robust (Silver Lake), 11 homes sold round temperate climate makes the landscaping and putting out of La Jolla, reports that the for residential housing sales in for an average of $963,000, it less apparent than other parts away as much of the personal median price for a Southern the Los Feliz Ledger’s main zip a 57.9% gain year-over- of the country awakening from as possible.” a winter’s slumber, there is Rob Kallick of Keller Wil- Fortunately for sellers in the much-desired Los Feliz, Silver Lake, still a noticeable uptick in the liams Los Feliz agrees. Echo Park and Hollywood areas, the biggest problem for would-be residential market each year “Sellers should be editing buyers is finding a house for sale. Inventory is still sluggish, although around this time. down their possessions and So what should those pre- making the house look move- hopes remain strong among realtors that a breakthrough regarding pared to sell their home do? in ready with minimal distrac- availability is just around the corner. Realtor Judy Oroshnik of tions. A little bit of paint, land- Berkshire Hathaway Los Fe- scaping, and boxing things up California home is 20% high- codes. year. One condo sold for liz notes that getting a home can go a very long way.” er than a year ago. But tight In February in the 90027 $400,000, a 66.7% increase ready for the market requires Both foresee a strong sea- inventory of available homes, zip code, 12 homes sold for over last year. making the decision to transi- son for buyers and sellers. reduced affordability and an average price of $1.7 mil- Finally, in the Hollywood tion from “owner” to a “seller,” “Once people start to see credit hurdles are barriers to lion, up 53.8% year-over- 90068 zip code, 18 homes looking at the home through a what their neighbors’ houses be overcome for many would- year. Two condos sold for sold for a median of $1.076 buyer’s eyes. are selling for, you will see be buyers. an average of $428,000, up million, a 15% gain year-over- “Staging has now set the more [homes] come on the Fortunately for sellers in 63.6% compared to the same year. Five condos sold for a bar high,” Oroshnik said. “So market,” said Kallick. “It’s al- the much-desired Los Feliz, time last year. $383,000 median, an 11.3% whether you hire a professional ready happening.” Silver Lake, Echo Park and The 90026 zip code in gain.

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April 2014 www.losfelizledger.com Su Casa REAL ESTATE Page 15 LOS FELIZ | 1961 De Mille Dr. | SOLD HOLLYWOOD HILLS | Astral Estates LOS FELIZ | 4837 Bonvue Ave. | New Listing SILVER LAKE | 2105 Kenilworth Ave. Listed at $2,798,000 web: 0343479 | $2,349,000 web: 0285497 | $2,095,000 web: 0285396 | $1,779,000 Approx. 5,100+ square foot home delivers Celebrity-owned Mediterranean home sited on Fresh, light and bright remodel of 1950’s Colonial Contemporary 4bd/3ba in Moreno Highlands, soaring ceilings, great light, a skywalk and walls an approx. 1.5-acre knoll, there are no immediate in prime Los Feliz. 3bd/4ba and den. Views, overlooking the lake with open floor plan. Eleva- of glass that overlooks all of L.A. Its vibe: unique. neighbors, which allows for great seclusion. Chef’s kit.,yard and new pool! 4837bonvue.com tor, spa, multiple view patios, and yard. Rosemary Low 323.363.0381 Enzo Ricciardelli 310.255.5467 Konstantine V. | Rick Yohon 323.270.1725 Gail Crosby 323.428.2864

LOS FELIZ | 1923 N. Oxford Ave. LOS FELIZ | 1911 N. Serrano Ave. | New Listing LOS FELIZ | 5516 Green Oak Dr. | New Listing SILVER LAKE | 2820 Shadowlawn Ave. | New Listing web: 0285459 | $1,697,000 web: 0285533 | $1,297,000 web: 0285549 | $1,297,000 web: 0285557 | $1,100,000 1920’s vintage restored Spanish Colonial pool Gorgeous gated 1920’s character storybook 50’s Ranch style in the Los Feliz “Oaks”. Perched Gorgeous 3 bedroom home located on cul-de- home 4bd/4ba. Outdoor living room leads to home. 3bd/3ba and office. The utmost in taste high above the tree lined street at the end of a sac. Steps to the reservoir. Beautiful curb appeal open floor plan with new chef’s kitchen. and style. 1911serrano.com quiet cul-de-sac sits this charming property. and yard. Ivanhoe School district. Konstantine V. | Rick Yohon 323.270.1725 Konstantine V. | Rick Yohon 323.270.1725 Judie Carson | Daniel Carson 213.507.3030 Gail Crosby 323.428.2864

LOS FELIZ | 2383 Lyric Ave. | New Listing SILVER LAKE | 2527 Scott Ave. | SOLD SILVER LAKE | 2122 Baxter St. | New Listing SILVER LAKE | 2150 Santa Ynez St. | SOLD web: 0307935 | $945,000 Listed at $799,000 web: 0285538 | $699,000 Listed at $635,000 Completely updated with fantastic quality and 1920s Spanish updated with modern amenities Cottage-style 2bd/2ba home atop the hills of 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with 1-bath en suite, beauti- attention to every detail throughout. This home and style. Great indoor/outdoor flow, deck, Elysian Heights in Echo Park. Enjoy dining Al- ful hardwood floors in the public rooms, kitchen, is a wonderful blend of wood, glass, and tile. gardens, bonus office/play room. fresco overlooking the approx. 11,000 sq.ft. lot. modern style in the baths, and updated systems. Jeffrey Young 213.819.9630 Joseph Lightfoot 213.700.4438 Dan Ortega 323.839.3936 Joseph Lightfoot 213.700.4438

SILVER LAKE | 1361 Micheltorena St. | New Listing GLASSELL PARK | 3711 York Blvd. | New Listing MT WASHINGTON | 334 W. Avenue 44 | SOLD HOLLYWOOD HILLS | 3884 Fredonia Dr. Unit F web: 0285554 | $589,000 web: 0285510 | $549,000 Listed at $545,000 web: 0285506 | $539,000 Spanish home boasts a living room with barrel Remodeled 3bd/1ba with a spacious open floor Mount Washington hillside cottage with pool. Lorenzo Tedesco-designed Skyline Townhomes vaulted ceiling, formal dining, and kitchen with a plan and an abundance of outdoor spaces, this This wonderful character house is on a huge lot complex features a large living room, balcony, breakfast nook that looks out to the gardens. home is a an entertainer’s dream come true. with a pool and great views, far from neighbors. fireplace, powder room and renovated kitchen. Joseph Lightfoot 213.700.4438 Rob Kallick 323.775.6305 Jeffrey Young 213.819.9630 Rob Kallick 323.775.6305

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[keen to be green] LFVBID from page 1 But, not all local merchants service has been compromised Taking Green Efforts to come to question the effective- are unhappy with the LFVBID. in years past, and that his cus- ness of the organization and Nicole Howell, who opened Pa- tomers have been towed for Sports and Beyond many say that they don’t know per Moon Vintage on Hollywood parking outside his restaurant. By Meher McArthur, Ledger Columnist exactly what the LFVBID Boulevard six months ago, says “The BID doesn’t care,” he does or is supposed to do. that the organization reached out said. “They should be better- With Earth Day on April games they each pick up 10 Still others say that servic- to her immediately. ing things for businesses and 22nd, it’s a good time to think pieces of trash as part of their es—such as tree trimming— “They made me feel wel- the community and I haven’t about all the areas of our lives warm-up. aren’t done with any regular- come,” she said. “It was nice. seen any improvement.” that we can make more sus- The league has also in- ity. And others note that it’s They tried to get me involved.” Serrano said that the tainable. troduced cleat recycling, so unclear what their annual as- However, other busi- LFVBID board has plenty of We may recycle all our kids can inherit gently worn sessments are funding. nesses on the block aren’t as opportunities for local busi- trash at home, bring our re- cleats from older players and “It’s a big chunk of enthused. Frank Caruso owns nesses that wish to better the cyclables back from trips to pass down their own. They change,” said one business the restaurant Di Carlo on Hol- area by becoming active in the the beach, park or restaurants, send their old uniforms to owner on Hillhurst Avenue lywood Boulevard, and notes organization themselves. but there are other areas of orphanages in Haiti and Ni- who spoke on the condition of that the street fair is set up on “They can attend board our lives, like our workplace, caragua, spreading the joy of anonymity, “and I’m not sure his block each year. Caruso had meetings, come to mixers, pub- sports teams or gym, that need the game to less privileged what they do.” harsh words for the LFVBID. lic forums, join any committee, greening too. kids and now avoid sweat- First among business “I’ve been paying [assess- provide their emails so they re- owners’ concerns was the or- ments] for five years, and I ceive monthly email blasts, join ganization doesn’t make their haven’t gotten anything back,” our facebook page [and] visit goals and purpose clear. Sev- he said. our website,” she said. “There The league has also introduced cleat eral business owners said they Caruso said trees are not does have to be some small effort recycling, so kids can inherit gently worn didn’t receive regular or clear trimmed, streets are dirty and on their part, however. Those of cleats from older players and pass down communication regarding that the street fair doesn’t gen- us currently on the board are all the LFVBID’s activities. Still erate foot traffic, but rather business owners ourselves who their own. They send their old uniforms others felt that receiving com- shuts down businesses along the volunteer our own time in an to orphanages in Haiti and Nicaragua, munication by mail was so block. He added that because effort to benefit our business outdated as to render the com- the street is closed, his delivery community as a whole.” spreading the joy of the game to less munication irrelevant. privileged kids and now avoid sweatshop- “They’re like a relic,” said another anonymous Hillhurst made soccer balls, buying instead from a Avenue merchant. “They may company called Senda. have an online presence that we don’t know about, but we get 1,000 pieces of mail a day, and we don’t have time to read One person making such shop-made soccer balls, buy- what they send.” efforts is Rich Hutchman, an ing instead from a company Chris Serrano, the current actor based in Silver Lake who called Senda. and long-time LFVBID presi- has been promoting sustain- “I love the idea of sports dent, acknowledged improv- ability in a local AYSO soccer or other group activities as a ing communication is key. league (1567 - Los Feliz, Silver catalyst for being ‘green’,” said “[It] is always an ongoing Lake and Atwater) for the last Hutchman. “You can harness goal and challenge of ours,” she couple of years. the power of the group rather said in an email. “Next week, With the league’s support, than doing it on your own.” several [boardmembers] are Find Provenance and Potential Here he ensures that each kid is giv- Doing so also encourages taking time out of our own en a re-usable water bottle, so good habits in more than one busy schedules to walk ‘The 5060 Los Feliz Boulevard no more plastic water bottles generation, and that is certain- Village’ in an effort to reach Prime Los Feliz end up in the trash and before ly something to cheer about. out to inform our members about the [LFV]BID, leave some materials behind, inform he Miller Residence, 1922, by Gable & Wyant, them about some upcoming the architects of city monument “Hangar One” Library Classes Help Locals Realize events and ask some questions at LAX. A central atrium with tiled fountain Goals, Attain Dreams in regards to what concerns Tand skylight forms the heart of this distinctive, they have, would like to see ac- classic, Mediterranean home. Oversized rooms; By Marla Schevker, Ledger Contributing Writer complished this year,” she said. vintage character detailing and respectful updates However, complaints didn’t end there. Both anony- are found throughout. Well-set-back from the street; mous Hillhurst merchants not- entry porch with French doors; high-end granite and ed that the two activities that stainless kitchen. Lot slopes gently to the rear. The they did know the LFVBID long driveway with rear-entrance, tuck-under garage was responsible for—the street and deep, flat garden, terrace, mature trees and tall fair and tree trimming—were hedges offer expansion potential. Find understated, not done in a way that benefit- ted their businesses. authentic elegance here. “I really want them to trim the trees,” said the first. “These palm trees have stuff that’s been falling, and I’m afraid some- $1,650,000 one’s going to get hit.” And from the second mer- ECHO PARK—Ann Brown is weekly classes at the Edendale www.5060losfeliz.com chant: “They do the festival not a United States citizen, but Library with instructor Laura YouTube: search “5060 Los Feliz” for video tour. every year and if anything, it’s she wants to be. Balverde. The class is spon- bad for our business. It’s only She moved to Echo Park sored by El Centro Del Pueblo between Franklin and Holly- from Jamaica six years ago and is one of many offered by wood, and this is L.A.—peo- and now, at 86, wants to pass the Edendale Library during Richard Stanley ple don’t walk four blocks. 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AIRBNB from page 7 ing and spoken against short- ed into a hotel.” And another his home cost him $15,000 to been partially converted by out the existing zoning code term rentals filed a public re- complaint was filed against remedy. He was required by the previous owner, a drum- is clear about transient occu- cords request with the SLNC Desario’s home, also for being the city to take all amenities mer, Rosse would still have to pancy laws and the majority for a list of the panelists’ “converted into a hotel.” out of his garage—such as remedy these flags, before sell- of issues discussed during the names and the event’s sign One document states an gas, water and a chimney— ing the home or else drop its panel were not permitted by in sheets, on which many inspector visited Desario’s thereby eliminating the space asking price considerably for a the city. Bell encouraged peo- attendees had noted their al- house and observed no viola- for short or long-term rent- sale. ple in favor of short-term rent- legiance for or against short tion. One month later, on Oct. als altogether taking an un- Rosse said gutting his als talk to their City Council term rentals. 25th, Desario’s house was re- known toll on his property garage will cost him $15,000 representatives, if they wished Cherno had stated at the ported again with more specif- value, he said. to $30,000, for which they to influence change. meeting people do not have ics, describing, an “underfloor Rosse and Vom Dorp, too, have received an extension Los Angeles City Coun- the right to use their homes il- one bedroom with kitchen as were subject to a complaint until June because they do cilmember Mitch O’Farrell, legally. He said he had called advertised on airb&b [sic].” from Cherno dated Oct. 7th not, currently, have the fi- who represents Silver Lake, the City Attorney’s office and, The complaint against that reported converted use for nancial means. To lose use of said in an interview—weeks according to Cherno, they Taylor-Arnold’s home was “short term transient use (ho- that space as a “bonus room,” after the meeting—this issue were not aware of any com- eventually dismissed by the tel)”, as well as another “struc- he estimates will amount to has not been on his agenda. plaint under investigation and city upon inspection due to a ture on property converted more than a $200,000 loss in City councilmember La- wanted to hear from Building lack of substantial proof. She into sound stage to be rented their asking price when they Bonge of District 4, who and Safety why they were not said there had been a com- out for use by musicians.” put the house back on the chairs the City Council’s enforcing violations. plaint as well that she was op- The couple, last fall, had market. Trade, Commerce & Tour- Also on consecutive days erating an illegal garage, but recently put the home on According to Cherno, he ism Committee, could not be in September, Cherno filed she doesn’t even have a garage. the market and they found a was asked to attend a private reached for comment. complaints with Building “It was a complete fabri- buyer quickly. But Cherno’s meeting, as a “favor” with A day after the Septem- and Safety’s Code Enforce- cation, a waste of tax payers’ complaint interrupted the homeowners opposing rent- ber forum a land-use consul- ment Bureau against panelists money and city time,” said sale. Even though the garage als, by a person he would not tant named Robert Cherno and current SLNC candidate Taylor-Arnold. space Rosse used as a compo- name. who had attended the meet- Taylor-Arnold’s house citing However, in Desario’s sition studio—not as a sound Cherno said he did so, the home had been “convert- case, the complaint against stage, he said—had already see AIRBNB page 23 Aragon Projects Get Thumbs Up by GEPENC By Marla Schevker, Ledger Contributing Writer GETTING TOP DOLLAR ECHO PARK—After the At the beginning of the GEPENC boardmember Jer- FOR SELLERS & GREAT Greater Echo Park Elysian process, some neighbors emiah Levine said.” DEALS FOR BUYERS Valley Neighborhood Council voiced concerns about both Through meeting with FOR OVER 12 YEARS (GEPENC) placed conditions projects, including the issues residents, the GEPENC Plan- on two proposed new hous- of low-income housing, the ning and Land Use Commit- ing projects, developer Ara- project’s aesthetics and traf- tee worked with the developer gon Development Corp. has fic. So, community members to create 19 conditions includ- agreed to the council’s criteria, and GEPENC representatives ing painting a left turn arrow clearing the way on Sunset Boule- for a GEPENC vard; making im- to approval. provements to the SOLD Now that “We need to show if developers come Sunset Boulevard the GEPENC and work with us, that we will support and Everett Street has given its intersection and blessing, the their effort by supporting their project,” that the low in- projects will come units will GEPENC President Ari Bessendorf said. 4248 BABCOCK AVENUE, STUDIO CITY $949,000 need to be ap- be offered first to 3BD/2.5BA mini-compound with pool and guest house on a lot & a half. SOLD IN MULTIPLES FOR proved by the “(This is a) precedent setting residents within a 7% OVER ASKING. Los Angeles agreement with the developer.” three-mile radius Planning Dept. of the project. according to “We need to GEPENC Plan- show if develop- ning and Land Use Commit- spent the last eight months ers come and work with us, tee Chair Todd Walker. meeting with Aragon for com- that we will support their ef- One project is for six-units promises, especially the need fort by supporting their proj- at 959 Everett St., and the other for low-income housing. ect,” GEPENC President Ari for 214 units—15 of which will “If you support afford- Bessendorf said. “(This is a) be for very low affordable hous- able housing, you support precedent setting agreement ing—at 1185-1245 Sunset Blvd. the building of more houses,” with the developer.”

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Neighborhood Council Election Profiles

products and packaging, businesses can promote and Caucasians in Atwater Barnett is also currently chair of themselves on the site. He also Village. An attorney for a legal the Ad Hoc River Committee. wants to improve the parking and civil rights organization, in the area and bring in high she said she wants the various Andrew Coffing quality businesses to the populations to know that such Central Atwater Resident Rep neighborhood. amenities like kayaking the Recently relocated to Atwater Los Angeles River are available with his wife. He decided to run Jayden Brant to them. She’s also interested for the council after noticing Business Rep in events that promote the trash in the middle of the Los As current special interest development of the river. Angeles River and how part of representative he said there the river wasn’t as clean as it needs to be a community plan Janiene Langford could be. He said, if elected, he on what Glendale Boulevard Community Groups/ would listen to the concerns and Fletcher Drive can look Nonprofit Rep of the community and find like. Also, the AVNC renewing its A Glendale resident who works solutions. support of the LAPD Northeast as a program director for police’s cadet program stands Atwater’s “Taking the Reins,” Thomas Moss out for Brant. environmental sustainability Central Atwater Resident Rep is key to her. If elected, she said Current boardmember who said Michael Christopher Leiaghat she wants to work with youth in he wants to continue because Business Rep the natural environment of the he felt his job was not done. A finance manager for an Los Angeles River as well as the (joined last year) wants to He has lived in Atwater for interior design company, he greenspaces in Atwater. Neighborhood Council elec- get more participation from four years and is a healthcare said he wants to re-envision tion season is here. All local residents in the decision consultant. Moss has recently Los Feliz Boulevard with more John Ciulik neighborhood council elec- making process. A clinical been the AVNC’s budget businesses. He also hopes to Church/Religion Rep tions will be at various polling laboratory technician who advocate, or a liaison, between serve as a liaison between the A Long Beach resident who areas on April 12th. Check has lived in Atwater her whole the city’s budget and finance neighborhood council and still owns property in Atwater life, one of Herrera’s favorite office and the neighborhood other advisory boards. is a curriculum coordinator www.empowerla.org for spe- moments was the classic car council. in the College of the Arts at cific times and locations. show last year because so many Rueben Martinez Cal State Long Beach, said people showed attended. Courtney Morris Business Rep enjoys volunteering to make a ATWATER VILLAGE South Atwater Resident Rep Already serving the different. “I like to get involved NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL Karen Knapp Current boardmember who neighborhood council from and good about seeing things Central Atwater Resident Rep touts getting more stakeholder 2009 to 2012, but decided to through, getting things done,” Alex Ventura A member of the AVNC greening involvement at meetings during throw his hat into the Business he said. North Atwater Resident Rep committee and a former graphic her tenure. Morris is also co- Representative ring this chair of the environmental and production manager from the chair of the board. time. Martinez, a realtor, said Mario Cardenas land use committee. Los Angeles County Museum he’s involved his community Church/Religion Rep of Art, she said she’s anxious Julia Mewbourne for many years, including On the AVNC from 2010 to 2012 Michelle O’Grady to get help the community go Central Atwater Resident Rep chairing “Summer Nights on as both a special interest and North Atwater Resident Rep green. She also wants to be Boardmember since November the Boulevard,” where the church/religion representative, Michelle O’Grady’s family have better acquainted with Los 2013, she is a National Account community can mingle with the Cardenas works for a company 4th generation roots in Atwater Angeles City Council member Manager for a Records and businesses and businesses can setting up time attendance Village. She owns a marketing Mitch O’Farrell and California Information Management show what they have to offer, management. He said he company and said she knows State Assemblymember Mike company and said she hopes he said. He has lived in Atwater wants to help the religious there are pressing issues like Gatto’s offices. to increase neighborhood since 1987. communities in Atwater.. the Hyperion Bridge retrofit and safety by adding stop signs, the growth of the Los Angeles Monica Waggoner changing two-way stops to Torin Dunnavant Edward Morrissey River to tackle, and is abreast Central Atwater Resident Rep four-way stops and increasing Community Groups/ Church/Religion Rep of various issues going on in the Waggoner has lived in Atwater enforcement of traffic laws, Nonprofit Rep Joined the council mid-term a neighborhood. for the past seven years and among other things. Current co-chair of the board, year ago. Morrissey, a lawyer, is a grant writer for a health is also proud of council wants to see the community Lawrence Hafetz and human services nonprofit. Anthony Marinaccio communication and outreach, involved in forthcoming issues North Atwater Resident Rep She said she hopes to put Central Atwater Resident Rep getting the word out about such as the Los Angeles River Land use lawyer for Los Angeles her training in land use and An Atwater Village resident the meetings and forming Improvement Overlay (LA-RIO) County, who said he’s familiar transportation to work on the for two years, but he said his committees to enable the ordinance. He is proud of his with dealing with projects council. family has roots that stretch to public to speak out to officials work on the council getting that are combatable with 50 years ago. He said he hopes on their issues. Dunnavant stakeholders involved in the neighborhoods and wants Karen Barnett to give a voice to residents who works in the nonprofit sector. approval process for the New to see projects or businesses Central Atwater Resident Rep may not know what’s going on Hope Church, which will be that come into the area be A member of the AVNC greening with neighborhood politics. Connie Choi located in back of Costco. consistent with the image and environmental and land Community Groups/ and community feel the use committees, Karen Barnett Bradford Balduff Nonprofit Rep Tiago Guimaraes neighborhood has always had. hopes to tell people what’s Business Rep She has worked with Church/Religion Rep going on when it comes to the An IT Development Manager, he nonprofits for more than 10 Has lived in Atwater for Teresa Herrera development and renovation said he wants to redesign the years. If elected, she said she two years and believes the North Atwater Resident Rep of the Los Angeles River. A Atwater Village Neighborhood wants to engage the diverse neighborhood is headed in a Current AVNC boardmember freelance designer of consumer Council website to see if population of Latinos, Asians see ELECTIONS page 28

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[senior moments] Sunset Hall - Curriculum and Advocacy GPACC, A Center for the Community Thanks to our ad sponsor Sunset Hall. They offer... Celebrates Its 6th Year Programs for Conversational By Stephanie Vendig free-thinking seniors Spanish at GPACC on (323) 660-5277 Wednesdays Ledger Columnist

On Saturday, April 26th, programs of speakers and re- Today, GPACC is indeed Griffith Park Adult Community Club Calendar the Griffith Park Adult Com- freshments began. Used book a place with expanded activi- Wednesday, April 16, 2014, 12:00 – 2:30 munity Center (GPACC) on sales became our first fund- ties to include such diverse General Meeting at Friendship Auditorium Riverside Drive—a public raising effort. offerings as the arts, crafts, recreational facility operated As word got around, mem- music, physical wellness ac- How about getting some movement in your life? by the Los Angeles Dept. of bership grew and the need to tivities, lectures, discussions, Line Dancing on Thursdays-Beginning 9:00 – 9:45, Recreation and Parks—will be expand became evident. trips, table games and nutri- Intermediate 10:00-11:15 $20/mo celebrating its 6th year of serv- Since the Silver Lake Rec- tion. GPAC Club, with its Gentle Yoga on Mondays 9:30 – 10:30 ing the “50+” population of reation space was limited, the elected officers, its board and or Thursdays 1:30 – 2:30, $25/mo the neighborhoods surround- club began advocating for a membership collaborates with Walking around Muholland Fountain on Tues., Wed., ing Griffith Park. separate facility where more the facility director, Monty and/or Thurs 10:00 –10:30 It had its beginnings in activities could be provided Sutherlin, to provide quality Don’t Forget!! April 26th, 10:30 am – 4:30 pm 1999 when senior Lia Lom- for the increasing older popu- programing for the center. GPACC’s Community Celebration edico, a Silver Lake resident, lation. The club raises funds to 3203 Riverside Drive, just north of Los Feliz Bl. asked the question: “How Our timing was perfect, enrich activities and to im- * Call for info and reservations (323) 644-5579 come there are no adult activi- as it just so happened that the prove the environment. With ties at Silver Lake Recreation Griffith Observatory was com- the volunteers it recruits, Lunch Program: Mon.-Fri., GPACC, Center?” pleting their remodeling and GPACC is truly a grass-roots 11:30 AM sign in, Noon lunch, Donation under 60 $4, 60+ $2 She contacted her coun- the temporary portables used public institution with the Club Info and Newsletter: cilmember, drew up a petition for the observatory staff at the mission of building commu- Stephanie Vendig, (323) 667-3043 or [email protected]. and went door-to-door collect- Zoo parking lot were no lon- nity and relationships. Join GPACC: Only $15/year for trips and news. For information on trips, call Doris Slater, (323) 667-1879

Our timing was perfect, as it just so happened that the Griffith Observatory was completing their remodeling and the temporary portables used for the Observatory staff at the Zoo parking lot were no longer needed. Thanks to Los Angeles City Councilmember Tom LaBonge’s efforts, the city recycled those portables for use as our senior center.

ing 67 signatures. A group of ger needed. Most of all, the center has 31, including myself, met with Thanks to Los Angeles become part of a personal- the Facility Director of the City Councilmember Tom support system for those who center and Silver Lake Senior LaBonge’s efforts, the city re- view their “retirement” years Club was organized. cycled those portables for use as more of an opportunity Affiliated with the Federa- as our senior center. than the end of the road. tion of Senior Citizen Clubs of GPACC came into this By bringing a community Los Angeles Dept. of Recre- world, beginning operations in together, GPACC is a place ation and Parks, the club be- January of 2008, and the Sil- where you can get resources gan day trips, and organized ver Lake Senior Club became supporting your well-being classes and groups to include the Griffith Park Adult Club as your needs change; a place Advertise in the Life Story Writing, Thai Chi, (GPAC Club). We left Silver where you can meet new and Yoga, Line Dancing, knit- Lake with over 400 members old friends, building up your Los Feliz Ledger ting and painting. A monthly and by the end of the year, we support system and preven (323) 644-5536 newsletter and meetings with had doubled our membership. isolation as you age. Page 22 SENIOR MOMENTS www.losfelizledger.com April 2014 Los Feliz Ledger

AIRBNB from page 19 sue, and if they want repre- CLASSES from page 23 which Bartels said is a good think about like applying for a pro bono, as those opposing sentation from the neighbor- and do self-directed learning,” number to allow for individu- fee waiver. It’s not so much the short-term rentals had indi- hood council then they reach Edendale Senior Librarian alized attention. The citizen- 100 questions, it’s how to do cated they feared retaliation out to the members they Niels Bartels said. “Tradition- ship class, in particular, is a it, what to say or what not to by those in favor. would like to speak to—that ally that’s through books and huge resource for commu- say. [The classes at the Eden- “They made me promise I goes on all the time,” said now it’s expanding to access nity members looking to get dale Library] really provide wouldn’t tell anybody where it Johnson, when asked for to the Internet and online re- pass their exam and make it you with a lot of help.” was being held,” he said. “They clarification. sources.” through the process, accord- All classes are free for and were scared to death that these According to Johnson, The Edendale Library ing to Balverde. run by volunteers. guys would find out that they she did not know about the offers classes including Gen- Echo Park Resident Mi- “We’re open all the time were [against] this”. private meeting with Cherno eral Education Development chel Bréard first went to El and offer these resources on a He said you cannot justify or his filing of complaints to (GED) exam prep on Tuesday Centro del Pueblo on Lem- more flexible accessible sched- violating the law on account of the city. afternoons, infant and tod- oyne St in Echo Park to ask a ule,” said Bartels. “We meet financial issues. Even though the city has dler story time on Tuesday few questions about taxes and the needs of the people who “[Their] excuse is, ‘Well, I clearly weighed in on the issue, mornings, computer classes ended up getting help through can’t commit six months to a have financial problems,’” said nothing is resolved for Rosse on Mondays and citizenship the citizenship process while class. This is something that Cherno. “Does that mean they and Vom Dorp. classes on Saturdays. he prepared to become a U.S. libraries are doing across the should allow prostitution in Rosse cited a quote from The popularity of the citizen after 20 years of resi- country. It’s no longer just a their homes because they can Johnson that ran in the Los classes depends on the day and dency. El Centro del Pueblo place where you go and there make money? Or sell drugs? Angeles Times last August sug- the class. Prior to the Decem- even told him about the edu- are just a bunch of books on It’s no different. It’s a viola- gesting many Airbnb hosts ber holidays, the class was at cational classes at the Eden- shelves.” tion of the law. You don’t get making false claims of finan- its 15-person capacity and is dale Library. to pick and choose what laws cial straights. currently at nine people. The “It’s not just the class [that For more information you’re going to follow.” “People have jumped onto computer classes average be- was helpful],” he said, “it’s visit www.lapl.org/branches/ As to exactly how many that urban myth: ‘We had to tween one and three people, mostly the things you don’t edendale. complaints he filed, Cherno do it or we wouldn’t survive,’” would not say. Johnson was quoted saying. “It was not a whole lot,” “Then why not run a bordello? he said. “It was only the ones If you’re really upside down Our Mission statement: that I felt were being really in your house, then have an “To provide with the highest integrity and quality, detrimental to the surround- escort service run out of your compassionate and effective health care services in ing neighbors,” and who felt house. Where does it end?” scared and bullied. 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[lycée international de los angeles] On s’amuse beaucoup et on est rant. Today we went to school excited for other adventures in content d’aller aux autres sor- and are going to Montmartre Paris. We are going to eat ra- 5th grade trip to France ties à Paris. Nous allons manger and Sacre Coeur today. We are clette tonight at the restaurant. On March 6th, around We play a lot of soccer une raclette ce soir au restau- having lots of fun and are very - Sabah & Sophia 80 LILA 5th graders from - Diego & Arthur the Los Feliz and other LILA campuses, along with teachers The view of Paris is beautiful and school supervisors, left for from the top of l’Arc de Tri- 10 days in Paris, France. omphe. However, it took us The students publish a around 200 stairs to get there blog for parents and the school but it was all worth it. La vue community to follow along de Paris est très belle en haut with their adventures. Here de l’Arc de Triomphe. Pourtant are some excerpts: il fallait monter presque 200 marches pour arriver mais ça en On vient d’arriver à notre vaut vraiment la peine. nouvelle école. We just ar- - Talia & Ella rived at our new school. Les enfants sont très gentils. Nous sommes allés à l’école The children are very nice et nous allons à Montmartre et On fait beaucoup de foot. au Sacré Cœur aujourd’hui.

[franklin avenue elementary] Getting “Happy” By Ford McDill

I want to tell was one act performed by the you about teachers and staff of Franklin: our 4th Annual Talent Show. they danced to the song “Hap- It was on Saturday February py” by Pharrell Williams, 22nd at 3 p.m. and 6.p.m. and and when the act ended, all featured our students with the student performers got over 40 acts. Nearly 100 stu- on stage and danced with the dents participated! teachers. There were dance rou- It was a great experience tines, a magic show, singing for everyone. The talent show numbers, piano, hula hoops was a great event at the school and even a jazz flute. There and in the neighborhood.

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[immaculate heart high school] year. prepping for AP exams, spring funds for the school’s athletic Spring Break Looms! “I feel this spring break has sports teams are competing program. On that same day, been long-awaited,” said senior and the school community is we will greet incoming fresh- By Katrina Webb ’16 and Louisa Melcher ’16 Samantha Nagle. “Spring break organizing its biggest tradition men—the Class of 2018—for are taking a break. How- is coming later than it usually of the year, Mary’s Day, which a Welcome Breakfast. Newly ever, mention “break” does so it feels like we’ve been takes place in early May. admitted IH students will be and students react with working for ages.” Meanwhile, April 12th able to meet other members of much anticipation for While students may seem will be a busy day on campus. their class as well as their big our own spring break, fixated on holiday plans, their The Girls Athletic Assoc. will sisters, who will help them ac- which does not start un- energy is also focused on other host its annual car wash all day, climate to their new school in til mid-April, following activities. Students are busy beginning at 9 a.m., to raise the fall. Easter’s late arrival this year. IH seniors—and all We may be in the home other students for that mat- stretch of the school year, but ter—are simply aghast that neither studies nor activities spring break is so tardy this

[marshall high school] Clubs That Can Make Change By Allia Parsons

This year, ment that constantly surround a friend of mine at Marshall us in the media. Specifically started the Women Empow- trying to undo the damage erment Club to create an em- the media does in creating an powering environment for unreachable prototype of what both genders to discuss issues beauty is. of gender equality in our soci- Local and digital medi- ety. Topics of discussion range ums help “I Am That Girl” from issues in other countries reach over 5 million people to those that occur in our own who discuss struggles and classrooms. turning adversity into con- Our chapter came into quest. contact with a much larger em- Marshall’s Women Em- powerment movement called powerment Club, Adeline “I Am That Girl.” This orga- Meyer said: “It’s really cool nization strives to promote a to meet women and girls who global community of self-love want to feel empowered and for both genders to enable in- can come together to have dividuals to reach their full meaningful conversation. I feel potential and to counteract the that people sometimes discred- massive amounts of self-judg- it the power of discussion.”

[TSK Environmental Studies Magnet] Jane Goodall’s Roots and Shoots! By Rose Mary De La Rosa, 6th Grade

For the past six months to focus on graffiti removal. 6th grade ESM students have Other classes tackled the been working on service learn- food waste and litter on cam- ing projects with the support pus. On March 8th, we pre- of Jane Goodall’s Roots and sented our projects at the Los Shoots organization. Angeles Environmental Edu- Our projects began with cation Fair at the Los Angeles a walk around our school. Arboretum. The day after our walk all 6th We also made smoothies grade classes chose a subject out of leftover breakfast from to help their neighborhood or our school using our bicycle school become a better place. blender! What an amazing My class and another decided day! MOMS CLUB OF los fELIZ MOMS OFFERING MOMS SUPPORT

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[mother of invention] [temple Israel of hollywood] the Eco Station. The 3rd The Celebrations of Purim graders are going to the as- School Testing: The Good, The Bad, sisted living home next to By Josie Gordon and Ally Lappen, 6th Graders The Terrifying our school to spread cheer by Rita Mauceri, Ledger Columnist Purim. and baked goodies to the Students are also going to residents. The 4th graders are score. Still, we have braced be fulfilling the command- raising money for a special ourselves our experience with ment of Matanot Le’evioneem, fund that gives dinners to the complex, imperfect, and which means giving presents people in need. The 5th grad- often frustrating world of test- to the poor. Each grade has ers are preparing lunches for ing has just begun. chosen a different, meaningful PATH, (People Assisting The As most Los Angeles Uni- way to contribute to those in Homeless) and the kinder- fied District parents know, the This month we are cel- our community in need. garteners are decorating and district recently transitioned ebrating Purim in lots of special The 1st graders are har- writing cards to go with the to the new—and controver- ways. Purim is a joyous festival vesting food from our school lunches. Finally, 6th graders sial—Common Core State that celebrates a time when the garden to donate to a food will be making toiletry bags Standards designed to prepare Jewish people in Ancient Persia pantry. The 2nd graders are to give to homeless men, students for “real-life knowl- were saved from a horrible fate. raising money to donate to women and children. edge and 21st century skills To kick off festivities, 6th needed to succeed.” graders are putting on a Purim As the mother of three 2nd As part of the change, shpiel (play) using the charac- Send the graders, I’m just entering the Smarter Balanced Assessments ters and songs from “Frozen.” Los Feliz Ledger world of testing—and it ter- go into effect this spring and Also, the 6th graders will read your School News to: rifies me. The moment I hear are being billed as next-gener- and chant from the Megillah, [email protected] the word “test,” myriad ques- ation, electronically-adminis- the scroll that tells the story of tions and anxieties surface: tered tests that will provide an How does this affect my kid’s accurate evaluation if students future? What if the test does not are on track to ultimately earn accommodate the nuances and a high school diploma and be 4612 Welch Place in Los Feliz For more info (323) 666-6154 peculiarities of my child? What college-prepared. should I do to prepare my son or According to the LAUSD’s daughter? website these electronic assess- Celebrating 30 Years! In March, my children ments will go beyond multi- took the Otis–Lennon School ple-choice questions to help Ability Test or OLSAT, which students demonstrate analyti- identifies children for gifted cal skills and real-world prob- and highly gifted programs as lem solving using today’s and they advance to middle and future technology. high school. The fact that my Also in March drastic 8-year-olds are testing now for changes were announced to something which may affect the mother of all tests, the preschool their options in three years is SAT. daunting. The 88-year-old college OPEN HOUSE: As parents, we know the entrance exam’s being over- April 22, May 20 • 5-6pm many ways our children are hauled has parents rumbling gifted – creatively, visually, and college-bound kids won- Now enrolling Summer and Fall Sessions athletically and sometimes dering what it means for them. www.allchildrengreatandsmall.com academically. Tests cannot The new test will not comprehensively and accu- surface until Spring of 2016 rately judge those things, and and most notably, the essay they do not attempt to. They portion will now be optional, measure kids according to a thus lowering the perfect score standard that is a necessary- from 2,400 to 1,600 points, but-flawed concept. like it once was. To prepare for the OL- There are other changes SAT, my husband and I stud- in store as well and the goal, ied with our children 30 to 60 according to College Board minutes daily for a month. We President David Coleman, is wanted them to be oriented to create an SAT that more ac- and familiar with OLSAT curately mirrors and evaluates concepts since it evaluates vi- what kids have learned in high sual reasoning and is unlike school. anything they are studying “It is time to admit that the in school. Additionally ques- SAT and ACT have become tions are dictated only once by far too disconnected from the the teacher, tough on children work of our high schools,” ac- prone to losing focus. In the cording to Coleman. “We aim end, our kids were as prepared to offer worthy challenges, not as they could be and we told artificial obstacles.” them to relax, focus and do Again, as a parent that all their best. We did not drive sounds reasonable, but what or push them—we prepared does it ultimately mean for my them. kids? We have time to figure We’ll find out how they it out and hopefully when my did in May. If a child scores children are considering col- 99.9% and higher, they are lege the dust will have settled. deemed “highly gifted.” To Meantime, for parents me, that sounds like an im- looking for a general primer possibly small margin for suc- on testing, the PBS/Frontline cess—and yet, I know this is website offers a comprehensive by no means a definitive, be- guide links and tips. Being in- all-end-all test. My opinion formed may not ease the test- and my children’s opinion ing process, but it will help us of their power and potential to help our children do their will not change based on their personal best. April 2014 www.losfelizledger.com SCHOOL NEWS Page 27 Los Feliz Ledger

ELECTIONS from page 21 really brought together the develops strategies to improve Courtney has been involved Eva Mejia has lived in Echo Park “great direction.” He said he richness and diversity of the children’s health. He said he in the negotiations with the for more than 35 years and has would like to see more police neighborhood. These are the wants to serve on the GEPENC developers of the Sunset- been a property owner in the presence in the area because kinds of projects Wilson said to bring fresh energy and some Everett Project. community for 16 years. Mejia there have been cases of he wants to support by his humor to the challenges Echo has a BA in political science tagging and criminal activity participation on the council. Park faces. Chad Christopher Kline moved from California State University, across from his house. As Treasurer, Wilson’s goals are to Echo Park in 2008. He said Northridge and is currently to be financially responsible, Lisa Baca has been a resident that you can find him hiking involved in the finance, Shelli-Anne Couch transparent and to always stay and homeowner in Echo Park with his dog on the Elysian Park insurance and tax industry. School Rep within budget. for over 17 years. She has trails or near the lake, catch him This Australian, who has served on the GEPENC as the shopping locally or stopping Ann-Marie Holman said she lived in Atwater for the past Susan Reimers has been Chief Information Officer in at a security meeting. He believes the area is changing decade, said she wants to give volunteering since her teens, for four years. She said she said he would like to connect with rapid new development. schools a voice. She is a former when she was involved with believes in service to the and work together with the She said she believes it is international business, media fundraising for her local community, has personally community to make the Echo important people who live and executive and journalist. Humane Society and battered planted community gardens Park community stronger. work in the area have a say in women’s shelter. She is a at both Elysian Heights and determining the direction of former Chair of the 42nd Clifford elementary schools and Math Jackson has a background that growth. Assembly District Committee volunteers as treasurer for the in community organizing and GREATER ELYSIAN PARK for the California Democratic Echo Park Library Community has worked on campaigns ECHO PARK Party (1997-98), and has Group. related to local education, District Three NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL been involved with or held access to higher education, Representatives: leadership positions with Veronica Arellano has lived voter registration, tenants President: the Democratic Party and in Echo Park for 38 years. rights, affordable housing and Marc Caratao as a two-year numerous Democratic clubs Currently, she is working with social justice. Jackson has a term voting member of the Clint Carlton is a Public and community organizations families and youth across the law degree and received his GEPENC Board of Governors, Relations Manager for the both in Los Angeles and in the greater Echo Park area. She said legal training at a community he said he has consistently Dream Center and has been Greater Boston Area. she works on the ground to economic development clinic, voted on concerns beneficial to involved in the Echo Park help make communities safer, where he provided free legal the neighborhood from socio- community since 2002. He through graffiti removal, and services to local businesses and economic concerns to safety to said that he has witnessed a Chief Information Officer: mediates conflicts amongst non-profit organizations with a education issues. As a member community transformation, in individuals and guides at-risk goal of local empowerment. of the Planning and Land Use his 12 years of being involved Arturo P. Garcia has been a youth to become productive Committee, Caratao voted to in Echo Park and understands member of the GEPENC for members of the community. challenges that families are the last six years and wants facing. to continue being of service Anselm Clinard has lived in to the community. He said the Echo Park since 2007. He said José Sigala has been a GEPENC has been remiss in its he has witnessed growth homeowner in Echo Park service for the last three years and development that both for 16 years. He served as and been an instrument of inspired him and gave him president of the GEPENC for politicking and he wants real pause. Owning a real estate six years where he said the change. business with his wife that council worked together to primarily serves Echo Park, clean neighborhoods, support Paul Bowers plans to provide he says he is on the frontline schools and libraries and information about what of change and therefore has a advocate for increased city issues are before the council unique perspective on progress services. to the community and hopes and preservation of the to increase participation and neighborhood. Kwazi Nkrumah has lived involvement. Bowers has Leyla Akdogan has been a in Echo Park the majority worked with the GEPENC and local artist and resident of of the last 20 years. He has on several of its committees Echo Park since 2007. She is served on the GEPENC for 3 and said he looks forward to currently finishing her second ½ years and has represented sharing the challenges and semester in law school and the neighborhood council successes ahead. working at the legal aid clinic at on budget issues with the the Mission Rescue downtown. City of Los Angeles as well Akdogan said she is invested as representing the GEPENC District One in the Echo Park neighborhood in the regional alliance. Representatives: and residents. Currently he serves as chair of the Parks, Public Works Nick Confalone is a father and Katrina Bouza was recently and Environmental Concerns writer for children’s television. involved in negotiations with Committee. He said he wants to make sure developers of the Sunset- Echo Park children have great Everett project and through her schools, safe playgrounds and efforts and other community Vice President: community events like the members, the inclusion of Lotus Festival. He is against the low-income housing and more Manicito “Fender” Santos has Barlow Hospital Development community spaces within served Echo Park since 1980 and against adding traffic lights the building were developed. through participation and north of Scott Avenue. Bouza said as a member of leadership in several non- the GEPENC, she will work to profit organizations engaged Mark Ford is a resident and promote smart developments in providing services to the advocate for maintaining and that respect the diversity and elderly and veterans, youth raising the quality of life in Echo history of the neighborhood, educational and sports Park and the Elysian Valley. He as well as encourage smart programs and livelihood and is a documentary filmmaker business. cultural affairs. He along with and small business owner. One other community leaders, was of his recent projects focused one of the original proponents on the causes of the 1992 District Two for the creation of the Historic Los Angeles Riots. Through Representatives: Filipino Town by the Los his work, he’s studied public Angeles City Council. His focus policy and Los Angeles history. Debbie Ly is a resident, is peace and order, safety, He says he would like to put property owner and business cleanliness and sanitation of his knowledge and practical owner in Echo Park. She is in the the neighborhood. experience to work advocating architecture field and familiar for local causes to City, State with real estate, affordable Governments and the media. housing and first-time home Treasurer: ownership. Billy Mavropoulos has lived in Scott A. Wilson has been Echo Park for over 49 years. He Richard Courtney is a property a member of the Echo Park has worked on many campaigns owner in Echo Park and community for over a decade and says he knows what’s television executive and has and his wife, a resident her best for the people of the worked with the Legal Aid entire life. He said they both community. Foundation of Los Angeles, have a vested interest in the which afforded him the success, safety and well- Matt Sharp has lived in Echo opportunity to see many of being of our community. Park since 1999. He has a the issues that people face. During Wilson’s daily runs daughter in local childcare He said he wants to protect around Echo Park Lake, he and a daughter in a local the integrity as well as said he is in awe as to how the elementary school. Sharp works clean up gang violence and revitalization of the park has at a local nonprofit where he homelessness. Most recently,

Page 28 ELECTION PROFILES www.losfelizledger.com April 2014 Los Feliz Ledger recommend infrastructure Oscar Ruben Torres has been a Martin said he would like to income families with affordable Council, nine seats are open, proposals from private business stakeholder in Angelino Heights see sustainable environments housing. Valente said her goal and 23 candidates are running. proponents to attract and for the past 30 years. He said he and more balance between the since high school has been to Here is a brief look at who will expand economic activities in wants to represent his commu- rights of good landlords and help the community in every be on your ballot: Echo Park. nity and deliver discussions or relief for the evicted. way she can. dialogs, which take place during District A Candidates David Sauerwald has lived in the council meetings. Mellie Bautista said she has Maria Maldonado lives on (North of Los Feliz Blvd. district for five years and said been helping her community, Toluca Street/Colton Street including Griffith Park) he believes district three will Leandro Andres Otero has especially children and seniors, where she says the community be seeing a lot of changes with over six years of experience for many years through a has no voice on the council. Linda Demmers has lived in Los the 2 Freeway Terminus Project working in K-12 education, both feeding program that gives Maldonado said there used to Feliz for 18 years and served on beginning. With such changes, as an educator and non-profit food monthly in the area. be community meetings in her the Neighborhood Council for Sauerwald said he believes the administrator. He has pledged Bautista said it is her desire to neighborhood because a four- three. As Council President, she council needs a representative to work tirelessly to push the have a peaceful, safe and busy year-old boy was shot and that has refurbished school libraries, of the millennial generation to council forward on aspects community and to work on was the only time anyone cared addressed the homeless prob- hear their concerns and focus on relating to safety and the activities that bring in business about her community. lem and traffic incidents, and their issues. health and economic viability and jobs for the community. helped upgrade school facilities. of the community. Mike Castillo was born and She has also advocated for new “Rio” Jill Contreras was Carolina Jiménez is a long term raised in the Echo Park ball fields for the Crystal Springs born and raised in Echo Park. Jessica Rae Cutler is a resident, resident from Echo Park and a Neighborhood and has been location in Griffith Park. During the last 15 years, young professional, student, recent university graduate in involved with the GEPENC Contreras has worked full time volunteer, Filipino American politics and Latino studies. She for the last two years, most Viktor Skorikov Let’s make Los with youth of color in at-risk woman and looking to become said she hopes to represent recently as treasurer. As Feliz better! communities. Contreras said a public servant. She said youth. Her hands-on work treasurer, Castillo lead the he is motivated seeing the that over the last few years, with youth inside prisons GEPENC into sound financial resilience of youth with proper Echo Park has gone through has developed preventative footing and help fund projects District B Candidates guidance and mentorship. a meaningful transformation programs geared towards for the parks and schools. (Southwest Los Feliz) Contreras’ ultimate goal is and it is important to continue targeting at-risk youth. Castillo says his background to improve the social and to push for providing residents in policy from the California Randy J. Sprout owned and ran environmental conditions with a great place to live, Luiza Padilla Mavropoulos State Assembly, California Century 21 Hollywood for 35 for youth to thrive, despite business opportunities and a currently sits on the GEPENC State Senate and currently the years. He is now retiring and the stressors that would great visitor experience. and has lived in Echo Park since City of Los Angeles offers him would like to give back to his otherwise create obstacles. 1978. She has been a volunteer insight into how the GEPENC community. He plans to focus Currently, Contreras sits on Paula Guadron is an Echo in the community for over 20 can influence policymakers. on making the area a safer the GEPENC board and public Park born and raised Los years. Mavropoulos said she place to live and grow a family. safety committee. Angeles native woman of color feels she is the most qualified whose advocacy work over person for the seat because of LFNC Elections Jennifer Lao is one of the Gordon Lake has lived in Echo the last 15 years has been in her knowledge of the commu- organizers of Green Space Los Park for 30 years and his family environmental justice, mental nity and it’s surrounding area. For the Los Feliz Neighborhood has called the community home health, housing, homeless see ELECTIONS page 30 since 1977. Lake has served youth outreach, and violence Alma Baja currently works on the board of the North prevention/harm reduction. as a nurse at the Silver Lake East Little League, worked for She is committed to co-creating Medical Center and is active Los Angeles Recreation and alternative, pro-social, effective in church activities as a “Life Parks and recently passed the solutions for underserved Group” head and through “I California Bar Exam. community needs. Care Ministry.” Baja said she believes in core values which Santiago Perez is currently include a passionate love for a member of the GEPENC District Five God, love and compassion for and serves on the outreach Representatives: others, integrity, faithfulness committee, library/school and excellence in serving God committee and land use Avelyn Javinez Tapia is cur- and people. committee. rently connected with the Law Office of Robert Canny. With Vincent “Chente” Rodriguez over 10 years of law experience was born and raised in the District Four he said he has a wide breadth of Temple/Beaudry neighborhood Representatives: experience with the Los Ange- in Echo Park where he les City Council’s Office and in continues to live and work. Tad Yenawine currently serves real estate and Neighborhood Rodriguez has volunteered on the GEPENC and hopes Alert. A member of the Filipino in the community for over 30 to continue with a focus on American Community of Los years including with the Boys forming proactive policies Angeles, Tapia said she will and Girls Club and as a coach based on community interests. give 100% effort and time to at the public recreation center. Recently, Yenawine has been help strengthen the economic, Additionally, Rodriguez has working on solutions to health, education and environ- worked with El Centro del homelessness, removing profit mental security of Echo Park. Pueblo for 25 years as the HiV as a motivation for charitable Prevention Counselor. efforts in the community Max Martin is from Tarlac, and a demand that the Los Philipines and is an inventor Phily Valente is a medical Angeles Unified School District working on a project to assistant with a goal of helping properly fund schools prior to contribute to during disasters the people in her community. purchasing iPads. like Super Typhoon Haiyan. She works with an organization As a skilled agriculturalist, in Echo Park that helps low

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ELECTIONS from page 29 point for those passing through Feliz, the team that renovated and lifelong residents, for the Los Feliz Post Office into a restless singles and settled more inviting public space. She families, for young bohemians hopes to work with residents, and a button-down police local businesses and the city to chief, for poor and rich alike. He identify shared interests, and hopes to make District D a safe target projects that benefit place where all can thrive. the community as a whole by working together. Edward Cosgrove has lived in Los Feliz for almost 19 years. Dana Cremin is a current For the first five of those years, LFNC board member. As Co- he was a member of the motion Chair for the Transportation picture industry, and then he Committee she has worked went back to school to become with stakeholders to identify an attorney. He plans to work dangerous crosswalks and to see local interests are well- areas for traffic mitigation represented. as well as the possibility of bringing a People St. to the Juan Longfellow is running, he neighborhood. As a member of said, because giving back is an the Public Safety Committee important part of his life, and she has helped to create the he couldn’t think of a better East Hollywood Los Feliz community to do it in. Homeless Coalition and is actively working to bring working solutions to the DISTRICT E CANDIDATES neighborhood. (Southeast Los Feliz)

Kate Brandt has been a resi- Cherie Watters has lived in dent of Los Feliz for over seven the neighborhood for about years and is a supporter of the six years. She has a business area’s parks, restaurants, busi- background in management nesses and schools for even and operations. She would like longer. Her interest in public to serve on the council because service began with participa- she wants to be more involved tion in high school and college and to do make a positive student government and con- difference in the community. tinues with her charitable and corporate board involvement. Luke H. Klipp is running be- She sees the LFNC as an oppor- cause he said he is committed tunity to think globally and act to the neighborhood and wants locally. Los Feliz to be more effective in getting everything from Ron Zajac is a Los Feliz resident. simple things— like improved His focus as a possible member sidewalks and more street light- of the LFNC would be on school ing—to grander things, like safety, traffic controls through more open space and improved residential areas, green and mobility. pet spaces, public relations and communications to grow businesses, neighborhood COMMUNITY INTEREST REP: watch programs, and BUSINESS maintaining architectural integrity. Shannon Carlson has lived in Los Feliz for over 10 years and said she is proud to call District C Candidates it home. She said if given (Central south of Los Feliz the opportunity, she would Boulevard) be honored to give back, by putting her 15 years of business Adam D. Meltzer chairs leadership if elected as the Los the LFNC Green and PROS Feliz businesses representative. committees. He has spent 13 years in Los Feliz and is raising Joseph Angelo Garcia has been his two little girls here, and supporting the Los Feliz area has a wife and a dog. As the since he moved from San Diego Green Committee Chair, he over four years ago. He formerly has organized workshops and served in the Gulf War, and is supported environmental now proud to have the chance initiatives. to volunteer his time once again at the local level. Bryan Cassadore said he will use his experience and knowledge in Public Safety, COMMUNITY INTEREST REP: Homelessness, Public EDUCATION Relations, Housing and Veteran Organizations to benefit the Robbie Bellamy moved to Los community if elected. Feliz because, he said, it is a unique community with Maya Paley is a dedicated and welcoming residents. In the motivated advocate and has past, he worked on a campaign experience working directly to strengthen education with Los Angeles City elected standards in the Los Angeles officials on various projects. metro area. He hopes to meet She hopes to ensure that the the needs of the community neighborhood continues to be and contribute his insight and the friendly, diverse, green, and experiences. the safe place that it is. José Magaña recently moved to Mark Sovel Let’s keep Los Feliz Los Feliz to continue his profes- happy sion in education as a teacher and education policy fellow for a LAUSD Board Member. He District D Candidates hopes to use his love for the (Northeast Los Feliz) community and education, as well as his various experiences, Chris Lim has lived in Los Feliz to continue to make Los Feliz a the last 10 years. He believes better place for all impacted by the neighborhood is a meeting education. He also wants to col- Page 30 ELECTION PROFILES www.losfelizledger.com April 2014 Los Feliz Ledger laborate with businesses and City Council District 4 Nick Somilleda a Silver Lake husband Gareth Kantner owns resident who previously served educators to highlight students resident of 50 years who works Cafe Stella as secretary for the SLNC, and their efforts and to raise Joshua Kirchmer Silver Lake in financial and insurance producing minutes at no cost, money to additionally supple- Time Bank member and services Matthew Maxwell-Taylor and promises to again ment our schools. shared-economy supporter, Karen Speitel a Pilates studio Mooney who has worked who promises to improve owner with the SLNC since 2012 Ken Winick a realtor, who has COMMUNITY INTEREST REP: the board’s technology and first as an intern and then lived and worked in Region RECREATION community outreach the Transportation & Public 6 since 1985 and sits on the REGION 3 CANDIDATES (Silver Works and Public Outreach board of the Griffith Park Mark F. Mauceri – As Adam Lotz who works Lake’s Southwest Corner) committees Communities Relay for Life LFNC’s current Recreation as an analyst at a wealth and has been involved in fund Representative, Mauceri has management firm and supports Anthony Crump current board Scott D. Plante architect and raising efforts for local public helped create soccer programs improved bicycle safety and member and Governing Board current board member, who schools. for kids, worked on developing trash cleanup Co-Chair acts as the Governing Board’s baseball fields in Griffith Park secretary and co-chairs the and helped keep Silver Lake’s John R. McDowell, Jr. Seamus Garrity piano teacher Urban Design & Preservation REGION 7 CANDIDATES (Silver Lasorda Field open. He hopes, community college educator Advisory Committee Lake’s Northeast Corner) he said, to keep trying harder to Joseph Malone former board make “impossible” possible. David Modern trained engineer, member Frances Tran a fourth-year Karina A. Andrade who does who has advocated against University of Southern non-profit work in Lincoln small lot development in the California student studying Heights and sits on the COMMUNITY INTEREST REP: neighborhood REGION 4 CANDIDATES molecular and computational California Dept. of Social PUBLIC SAFETY (Central Silver Lake) biology and community garden Services Community Advisory Paul Michael Neuman current volunteer Board Melani Petrushkin No profile board member and past co- Ted Adams social welfare and available. chair, who has worked in four mental health advocate Michael Masterson board different L.A. City Council REGION 6 CANDIDATES member, who runs a business Michael Maloney is the cur- offices including Paul Koretz’s James Bigelow who works with (Northwest corner of Silver consultancy focusing on rent interim LFNC Public currently as Director of the Los Angeles Unified School Lake) development, marketing and Safety Chairman. As an exist- Communications District doing behavioral strategic planning ing board member, he has work with “at-risk” youth and Matthew Desario runs a tech initiated a program for certify- Kinoka Ogsbury apparel coaching their parents firm and supports shared- Renee Nahum political ing local residents in disaster designer and shared-economy economy programs strategist, who worked as preparedness and initiated advocate Scott Crawford actor, campaign manager for District a survey of residents on the community organizer and Joe Ryan Ferrell who works 13 Councilmember Mitch Los Feliz Neighborhood coun- Teresa Sitz community former board member in the Office of the Mayor and O’Farrell’s election last year cil website and the Los Feliz advocate, a current board has been actively engaged as a Ledger Facebook page. He has member and shared-economy Mitch Edelson Los Globos’ stakeholder with the SLNC Hope Taylor-Arnold Koreatown lived in Los Feliz for 15 years supporter event programming director bar-owner, who became and currently works and does and son of owner Steve Edelson Cesar Fishman a director of engaged with the SLNC last business in the community. Nadine Trujillo current board individual giving at Teach For year as a short-term vacation member and owner of Alegria Rob Johnsen businessman America with a law degree from rental advocate on Sunset American University SILVER LAKE Rusty Millar current board Jeffrey Schneider concept Jeff Wayne community member and Governing Board Leana Scott who works at City designer, who has worked on NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL advocate Vice-Chair Hall with volunteer experience international resorts including on Eric Garcetti’s former Bellagio in Las Vegas AT LARGE SEATS Larry Wilcox a 20-year Silver Council District 13 staff and Lake resident and lifelong REGION 5 CANDIDATES mayoral campaign John Wingler who formerly Heather Carson, who has Angeleno (Silver Lake’s Western Border) worked in health care admin- become outspoken against a David A. Shafer Los Angeles istration and has lived in the perceived lack of transparency Dorit Dowler-Guerrero current County-native neighborhood for 20 years, from the current board, alleging REGION 1 CANDIDATES (South board member and SLNC purchasing and restoring dis- altered meeting minutes and of the Silver Lake Reservoir) treasurer Steve Renahan LA Veterans tressed houses in the area. nepotism against the commu- Collaborative’s Homeless nity’s interests Flor Cruz current board Christine Kantner L.A. and Housing Committee member Conservancy member, whose Chair and 20-year Silver Lake Amy Clarke musician, artist, community gardener and Helen De La Paz Dion current board member community organizer and El Salvadorian-immigrant, who Janet Cunningham current has worked as the community board member representative at Micheltorena Elementary School the last Jose Manuel De Leon El three years Salvadorian-immigrant, police Linda Demmersfor Los Feliz Neighborhood Council officer and detective Joshua Javier Gomez a 17-year- old, a junior at John Marshall Sandy Driscoll President of a I have been a member of the Los Feliz NC for I believe that all children deserve a great library, High School non-profit humane association Jayson Charles Matthews, 3 years and a resident for over 18 years. I am fresh air, art and music, and a place to play. and Dillon Ridge Neighborhood who prioritizes safety, traffic asking for your vote if you live, work, own property I believe that we are a unique community of Watch member management, concerted but or have an ongoing interest in any organization talented individuals joined by a concern for our smart business growth and Brett A. Fernau writer, located in District A (north of Los Feliz Blvd. from neighborhood. increased green space photographer, artist and Western to the eastern edges of Griffith Park.) Neighborhood Watch member If you contact me, I will return the call to address Andrew Macleod a certified your issue whether it’s graffiti, dangerous traffic, public accountant Brian W. Fisher 60-year Silver or a landlord complaint, following up with our Lake resident Rick Husong an award-winning Los Angeles City Council District and city staff to creative director and event ensure that you have the right information and that Jeffrey L. Frost who did not producer submit personal information your concerns have been forwarded to the right with his candidacy papers department. REGION 2 CANDIATES (Silver Lisa Hart who boasts a For 25 years I have been a consultant planning Lake’s Southeast corner) background in public policy, libraries for cities, counties, states, and educational community engagement, Ralph Drake a film writer and institutions. I am currently President of the LFNC, organizational effectiveness script consultant President of the Friends of the West Hollywood and diversity Library, volunteer for Voice for the Animals, Past Georgene Smith Goodin a Charles Herman-Wurmfeld Board Chair of The Oaks School, and 2013 winner businesswoman, who is focused board member, community of West Hollywood’s Women’s Leadership Award. on improving the council’s garden volunteer and outreach to stakeholders progressive radical I have the energy and the will to serve you. Barbara Ringuette board I ask for your vote on April 12. Anne-Marie Johnson board member, who’s emphasis member of 2 1/2 years and is on improving residential Linda Demmers current Governing Board neighborhoods and commercial co-chair, lifelong Silver Lake corridors through safer streets, resident, actor and Deputy Of sidewalk repair, and a DASH bus Griffith Park for Los Angeles April 2014 www.losfelizledger.com ELECTION PROFILES Page 31 Thinking of Selling? If you are, please call us and let us show you why our approach to selling homes in your neighborhood works!

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Los Feliz • Silver Lake • Franklin Hills • Franklin Square • Atwater Village • Echo Park • Beachwood Canyon 1660 Hillhurst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027 323.668.7600 georgeandeileen.com

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3021 Windsor Avenue Silver Lake Hills Call For Price 2163 Lyric Avenue Los Feliz Franklin Hills $795,000 4555 Franklin Avenue Los Feliz $469,000 Very unique & special 2+1 home + a studio w/views that feels like Lovely 1964 built 3+2 Spanish + den that could work as 4th Great location in this spacious top level 2+2 condo with a den it’s set up high in the tree tops! Newly renovated, it offers a bdrm. LR w/hardwood flrs & beamed ceilings. Updated kitchen that could work as a 3rd bedrm. Great natural lighting, spacious living room w/stunning views. A generous sized master with newer cabinets, granite tops, dishwasher & gas cook top. balconies with views. Generous sized living rm with fireplace bedroom. Newly remodeled kitchen w/breakfast rm, new cabinets Spacious DR leads you to the patio & deck for dining al fresco. and dining area w/gorgeous chandelier. Large kitchen with & granite tops. Formal DR. Laundry rm. Central air & heat, new Den opens out to a deck to enjoy the expansive views. Garage oven, microwave, gas cook top, dishwasher, trash compactor gutters. Great studio w/separate entrance & 3/4 bath. Deck with and an extra bonus room that could possible be used as home and plenty of cupboard and counter space. Master with private spectacular city & downtown views. A gardeners paradise with office, work out room or storage. New central heating system. bath, double sinks, separate shower & tub. Laundry in unit. 2 wonderful outdoor spaces, some flat yard, fruit trees & more. A/C. 1646 sq feet. A great value and in Franklin Elementary! parking spaces. Apprx 1490 sq ft. Close to Hillhurst & Vermont. Justed Listed & In Escrow! Justed Listed & In Escrow! Sold!

2237 Panorama Terrace Silver Lake Hills $949,000 2738 Ivan Hill Terrace Los Feliz Hills $769,000 2019 North Berendo Street Los Feliz $1,075,000 Lovely 4+2 1939 built 2-Story Cape Cod. Bright and sunny Gorgeous 2+1 Spanish. LR w/open beamed ceiling, skylights Lovely 4+3 Two-story English style home with a pool that’s located living room with a fireplace and built in bookcases which & new Andersen double paned energy efficient windows. in the much sought after Franklin Square neighborhood. Spacious opens out to a spacious deck to enjoy picturesque views of the Updated kitchen w/Shaker style cabinets, stainless range, living room with fireplace. Nice open dining area. Den leads out to hills. Dining room with views. Updated stainlesss appliances. farmhouse sink, breakfast bar & large garden window to the patio. Great outdoor space with pool and patio. Kitchen with Refinished hardwood floors. 4th bedroom perfect for home enjoy the views of the fabulous yard. Every room presented new updated appliances. Separate outdoor bonus room is perfect office or den. Newly renovated master bath. Central air and w/a great attention to detail. Terraced yard w/fruit trees, for home office. Central air and heat. Approximately 2018 sq ft and heat, updated plumbing and electrical. Detached garage. Large wonderful planting & much more. Laundry room & workshop 6502 lot size. Covered carport. Blocks away from all the great terraced yard with fruit trees and patio. Ivanhoe School. area. Updated electric & copper plumbing. Ivanhoe! shopping and dining of Vermont and Hillhurst Avenue’s! Thank You George & Eileen ....

I first met you many years ago when you were selling my neighbor’s home across the street. The aroma of your fresh baked chocolate cookies coming from that house brought me through the door. Based on the incredibly good feeling I experienced when speaking to both of you and the sincere answers to my many questions, I made the decision to call you when it was time for me to move on to my next chapter.

Late last year, my perceived optimistic view of life was tested with the decision to sell my home of over twenty years. I had no idea how many difficult decisions and emotional turns this adventure had in store for me. Fortunately, I made the correct choice in choosing you to guide and ‘cheerlead’ me through the process. Your immediate responsiveness and compassionate natures not only created trust, but, also brought an unexpected element of fun. I had some ‘thinning out’ to do (I can only smile now, Eileen) and thank you for your gentle recommendations to help me give my home the look needed to sell for top dollar. Your insightful suggestions for the right people to help me with 3678 Holboro Drive Los Feliz Hills $1,075,000 Very special 1960’s 3+3 home w/family room, home office, painting, a bit of staging and other additional things I needed for the house only added to the successful outcome. pool & lovely views! Spacious LR w/fireplace, hardwood floors w/walls of glass to enjoy the great city & mountain I appreciate every step you took with me in selling my home and all of your combined dedicated efforts in making this views. Kitchen & living room lead to view deck. Master an experience I can fondly look back on. I will highly recommend you to anyone selling or buying in the Los Feliz suite w/spa tub, double sinks & 2 closets. Large family rm w/3/4 bath leads out to to a large heated pool, patio, deck Area. & small fenced yard. Approx 2927 sq ft. Parking for 4 cars. Shelley McDonald Owner of 3678 Holboro Drive Tucked away in the hills for a nice sense of privacy.