Los Feliz Ledger Read by 100,000+ Residents and Business Owners in Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Vol 10. No. 1 July 2014 Atwater Village, Echo Park & Hollywood Hills As City Seeks O’Farrell: “CD13 Greek Suitors Tops New Revenue is Key Affordable By Ryan White Housing Ledger Contributing Writer Construction” Is your company ranked By Colin Stutz among the top 50 worldwide Ledger Senior Contributing concert promoters in the Writer last three years? If so, you’ve cleared one hurdle on the At one year in office, Los laundry list of requirements Angeles City Councilmember for applicants interested in op- Mitch O’Farrell is pushing for erating the city-owned Greek career-defining legislation. His Theatre. ambition is to develop a current The city of Los Angeles affordable housing policy in is currently accepting propos- Los Angeles reflective of what als from venue operators, but he calls a crisis. the theater’s current operator, Since 1979 when the city’s Nederlander Concerts, said rent stabilization ordinance it wants to keep running the went into affect to protect ten- Greek. ants from excessive rent in- “The Greek Theatre has creases, he said, the city’s pop- been voted the top amphithe- ulation has grown by nearly 1 ater in its class nationwide for million, roughly 25%. 14 years under Nederlander’s AGAINST THE GOVERNER’S WISHES—Water sprays at the Mulholland Fountain in Griffith Park, even after California Gov. “In that same period, Jerry Brown has issued an executive order, due to historic drought conditions, that cities turn off fountains unless the stewardship,” said spokes- water used is “recycled.” The Mulholland Fountain, according to Los Angeles Dept. of Water and Power spokesperson Mi- we’ve lost 400,000 units of woman Vanessa Kromer. “We chelle Vargas, does not use “recycled” water it uses “re-circulated” water that is replenished as it evaporates. According to rent stabilized apartments,” he will submit a response to the Vargas, there are no current plans to shut down the fountain. “It is a very well respected, community, historic feature,” she continued. “So we’re at a cri- said. The fountain holds 50,000 gallons of water. According to reports, the fountain was turned off during a severe drought see GREEK page 14 in Los Angeles in 1973-1974. Photo: Allison B. Cohen. see HOUSING page 13

Hit and Run Marshall High School Victim Police Say They Are Headed Remains Hospitalized After 15 Days in Coma “In the Right Direction” In By Ameera Butt, Ledger Contributing Writer Hernandez Slaying By Hayley Fox, Ledger Senior Contributing Writer ATWATER VILLAGE – In the enues as he was walking living room of Valerie Street- in a crosswalk. SILVER LAKE—Police have yet er’s home on Garden Avenue, The night of the ac- to make an arrest in the death photos show the progression cident, Valerie said she of 19-year-old Christopher and growth of her five chil- got a phone call from Hernandez, shot and killed dren—four boys and one girl. her son, telling her he June 5th just after his sister’s There are collages of young- was on his way home. graduation. sters, toddlers, kids in middle She recalled she heard The ceremony was at school, and diplomas, awards paramedics and police Thomas Starr King Middle and certificates from all ages. sirens shortly after that. School and Hernandez was Sitting on a shelf is a di- Then, she said, a found dead with multiple ploma of her youngest, Sky- friend of Skylar’s called gunshot wounds in front of lar Samuel Streeter, who at- her saying “Skylar just a nearby Del Taco on Sunset tended John Marshall High got hit.” Boulevard. Police believe the in an email that there was very School but was unable to at- Skylar was popular killing was gang-related. little physical evidence found tend his graduation this June in school. He played Investigators say it is wit- at the crime scene. due to the accident. football for a while before the Marines after high school, ness interviews that have According to police, On May 21st, Skylar— stopping after his mother be- she said. But the accident has helped steer them in “the right shortly after the graduation who had just turned 18—was came concerned about him put everything on hold. direction,” but they have yet to Hernandez was approached hit by a driver who failed to hurting himself. He never “He was so popular. If you make any arrests. Los Angeles by a man riding a bicycle. The stop on Fletcher Drive be- missed a day of school either. go to the hospital, people are Police Dept. (LAPD) Homi- two exchanged heated words tween Larga and Atwater av- He had planned to enlist in see HIT AND RUN page 19 cide Det. Lisa Governo wrote see HERNANDEZ page 4

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[letter from the publisher] Silver Lake Neighborhood lence, especially gang violence, Finally, some in the Los Fe- Council’s Herman Wurmfeld will not be tolerated. liz area are wondering what can Available at these locations: offered that the neighborhood I have also wondered why a be developed at the now empty FOUNDED 2005 should place flowers daily at traffic roundabout with a foun- Hollywood Ford parking lot LOS FELIZ Delivered the last Thursday of each month to 34,500 homes and the site where Christopher tain or green space could not be near the same area. Some are Citibank businesses in the Los Feliz, Hernandez was killed on Sun- created at the confluence of Hol- advocating for a park. 1965 Hillhurst Avenue Silver Lake, Atwater Village, set Boulevard in June. While lywood and Sunset boulevards All of these are good ideas Dresden Restaurant Echo Park and Hollywood Hills admirable, I offered him a dif- at Hillhurst Avenue, creating a worth pursuing. If anyone is 1760 N. Vermont Avenue communities. ferent idea: what about plac- “gateway” to both Los Feliz and interested in getting involved House of Pies PUBLISHER/EDITOR ing a statue or marker at that Silver Lake. With a new boutique in any of these projects, please 1869 N. Vermont Allison B. Cohen location indicating Silver Lake hotel going in at that location, it email me at acohen@losfeli- Los Feliz Public Library ADVERTISING SALES is a place of peace and that vio- would only add to the ambiance. zledger.com 1874 Hillhurst Avenue MANAGER Los Feliz 3 Theaters Libby Butler-Gluck 1822 N. Vermont 323-644-5536 Newsstand [email protected] Vermont and Melbourne GRAPHIC DESIGN Palermo & LAYOUT Coffee 1858 N. Vermont Tiffany Sims Skylight Books House 1818 N. Vermont SILVER LAKE ���������������� Casita del Campo ��� 1920 Hyperion Ave ������������� Silver Lake Chamber ������������������ of Commerce 1724 W. Silver Lake Drive

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By now, locals should be were tight at first. schooled in the varieties of Committed to the neigh- coffee beans and coffee mak- borhood, the Serobians were ing styles available. Fair trade, inspired to open H Coffee as single origin beans, roasted lo- a welcoming place for social- cally prepared via drip, pour izing, where “people feel com- over or French press meth- fortable” said Aram and can ods, that’s only a sampling of sit and hang out for dessert, what’s presented at one of the coffee and extended conversa- area’s more than 30 coffee-fo- tion. cused spots. “We put our heart and Some will recall the mid- soul into the project,” said 1980s when only the small Rose. café next to the Vista Theater The interior is open and had decent San Francisco- airy and the décor eclectic. style coffee. That’s era’s long Eye-catching touches include gone and now there’s a coffee overhead light fixtures made house or bar to satisfy every- from inverted vintage milk one’s taste and preferred social bottles and paintings on loan scene. from local artists. There are Silver Lake’s Casbah Café, comfortable armchairs and Intelligentsia and LA Mill first sizeable booths inside. Outside set the bar for a new wave of on the porch, there’s room for artfully prepared, artisan cof- dogs and plenty of bench and fee drinks. Today, our collec- table seating. tive cup runneth over with The bungalow’s original 20% off choices. It’s not unusual to working gas fireplace remains purchase have a go-to spot and favorite but the former kitchen is now with coupon- expires 12/31/14 barista for ordering one’s caf- a cozy corner for seating and good for coffee and tea only feinated or de-caffeinated bev- trying H Coffee’s cold brewed erage of choice. coffee served on tap. Counter Expanding the neighbor- Culture coffee is the coffee hood’s established coffee cul- bean source and food choices ture even further is H Coffee, include house-made tempta- set in a Craftsman-style bun- tions like mini carrot cakes. galow on Hillhurst Avenue, an “We plan on being here a FREE extension of the popular Home long time,” said Rose. Aram coffee cupping, every Friday at noon restaurant. Owners Rose and concurred. “We love the • Aram Serobian opened Home neighborhood.” in 1997—the second Home LEARN restaurant is at Fletcher Drive H Coffee home bru-ing classes and Riverside in Silver Lake— 1750 Hillhurst Ave. • and lived upstairs as funds (323) 660-9930 SEE local artwork Los Feliz Ledger Online • WATCH Results from last month’s poll when we asked, local short films every month do you think cell phone reception should be improved in Griffith Park? 1866 N. VERMONT AVENUE 74% answered yes CORNER OF FRANKLIN & VERMONT FREE PARKING AND WI-FI FOR BRU CUSTOMERS 26% answered no www.brucoffeebar.com

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Selection of Park Advisory Board Underway Los Feliz Night Out To Launch By Ryan White, Ledger Contributing Writer July 17th GRIFFITH PARK —With the Among the issues the The case for a Griffith The first “Los Feliz Night The idea behind the event window to apply for the board may tackle in its inau- Park board gained steam ear- Out” will be held July 17th is Liza Shtromberg’s, owner of Griffith Park Advisory Board gural term is directional signs lier this year with the approval from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Liza Shtromberg Jewlery on now closed, the city says it re- in the park. of the city’s Vision Plan for The event is designed to Hillhurst Avenue. ceived about 30 applications “Way-finding signsGriffith Park. connect Los Feliz businesses For more information vis- to join the new body. throughout the park is a huge The plan calls for the es- with residents and visitors to it Los Feliz Night Out’s Face- The exact number of seats issue and needs to be ad- tablishment of such a board the area. book page. on the board has yet to be final- dressed as soon as possible,” “to work with and advise ized, but Griffith Park Superin- Salaices said. Griffith Park’s management tendent Joe Salaices said the The superintendent said on maintaining the park with total will be 9, 11 or 13. Nor- the board will be, most likely, an urban wilderness identity mally park advisory boards are presented a choice of several and oversee implementation capped at 9 seats but the size of professionally designed op- of the goals and recommenda- Griffith Park may warrant an tions to avoid a design-by- tions in this vision plan.” exception, he said. committee approach. According to Salaices, he Salaices and fellow Rec- The board will also take has not yet reviewed the 30 ap- reation and Parks staffers will on topics such as upcoming plications he has received. The soon decide which applicants special events, improving the request for applications ac- will be selected to make up the park user experience, or pos- cording to Salaices was adver- board. In addition, various city sibly extending bike lanes. tised on the city’s Recreation staff will lend their perspec- Additionally, the board and Park’s website and to the tives at meetings as non-voting will have plenty of territory media via press releases. “ex-officio” board members— in its purview. In addition to a representative from the Los Griffith Park, it will be re- Angeles Dept. of Water and sponsible for providing input

Until now, the Griffith Park Resource Board, organized by District 4 Los Angeles City Councilmember Tom LaBonge, has served as an informational venue for park stakeholders but it never functioned as a traditional board might.

Power or park rangers, for on Runyon Canyon and Wat- example—depending on any tles Garden parks, both west given meeting’s agenda. of the 101. “What I’m really looking Until now, the Griffith for the Park Advisory Board Park Resource Board, orga- is for it to be a place for the nized by District 4 Los Ange- public to come and bring their les City Councilmember Tom issues and concerns,” Salaices LaBonge, has served as an said. informational venue for park The board will meet stakeholders but it never func- monthly – the first meeting tioned as a traditional board will likely take place some- might. time after Aug. 1st. Subject to Salaices said the Resource Brown Act requirements, the Board may no longer be need- board will begin with house- ed once the Park Advisory keeping duties that include Board is installed. picking a chair, co-chair and “My guess is that the Re- secretary. source Board would probably “All these folks [will be] not be held very often after volunteers,” Salaices said. that,” he said. “Once they’re selected, then The city’s park advisory they have to go fill out a vol- boards first began meeting in unteer application with the 1998, and now there are over city of Los Angeles and be 150 such boards—some for fingerprinted by the Dept. of single buildings or venues, Justice.” such as Pershing Square.

HERNANDEZ from page 1 members. Again, according and soon after, another man to his Facebook page, Her- approached driving a dark, nandez appeared to have just four-door sedan. Police said recently rejoined gang activ- the driver of the car was a male ity and was the father of a Hispanic in his 20s, who fired young son. multiple shots at Hernandez. Hernandez’s death was According to Hernan- the first murder of the year for dez’s Facebook page, he had the Silver Lake neighborhood. been working as a baker at Anyone with information Homeboy Industries since regarding this crime is urged 2012. Homeboy is a program to call the LAPD’s Northeast based in downtown Los An- Division Homicide Detectives geles that provides job train- Governo and Aguilar at (323) ing and services to ex-gang 344-5744. Page 4 COMMUNITY NEWS www.losfelizledger.com July 2014 Ticket Includes Food

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City to pay $1.75M In Legal Fees to Hollywood Plan Opponents By Ryan White, Ledger Contributing Writer

Lawyers for three com- vironmental review suffering munity groups who sued the from “errors of fact and law.” city of Los Angeles over the The controversial zoning Hollywood Community Plan update had long pitted those Update notched another victo- with two very different visions ry in early June, when the city for the future of Hollywood. agreed to pay more than $1.75 Backers of the new zon- million for their legal fees. ing plan, including then Los The Los Angeles City Angeles City Councilmember Council voted 12-0 on June Garcetti, argued the plan would 4th to approve a settlement encourage “smart” growth and that awards $1,750,780 to the further fuel Hollywood’s trans- attorneys who filed suits on formation from a gritty, crime- behalf of Fix The City, Save- ridden past into a high-density, Hollywood.org, and La Mira- transit-oriented urban center. da Avenue Neighborhood As- The plan’s vocal critics sociation of Hollywood. countered that the plan was The groups successfully an ill-founded boondoggle argued in court that the city’s that would crush existing in- Hollywood Community Plan frastructure, choke traffic and Update failed to comport with pollute hill-dwellers’ views. Foundation Repair? the requirements of the Califor- After the judge’s rul- nia Environmental Quality Act. ing earlier this year, the City We do it ALL! The settlement, approved Council voted to return to the by Mayor Eric Garcetti, awards previous Hollywood Com- $600,000 to Strumwasser & munity Plan while city staff Woocher, a firm representing begins work on drafting a new the nonprofit group Fix The version. That means all new City. Another $780,000 will projects seeking permits have go to the Silverstein Law Firm, to follow the requirements set who represented La Mirada. forth by the old 1988 commu- Richard Scott MacNaughton, nity plan for now. an attorney for SaveHollwood. The legal battle over the org, will receive $120,780; plan poses complications for while Angel Law will receive Hollywood projects currently in $250,000 for services on be- the planning pipeline that were 323-258-5482 half of the same group. designed around the updated Last December, a Los An- plan. Some projects now have to 1638 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90041 geles Superior Court Judge either tweak their plans to com- www.alphastructural.com ruled the plan was funda- ply with the 1988 community mentally flawed and stopped plan or tread water until the city the city from approving any unveils a new update. new projects based on the in- That could be awhile. validated plan, originally ap- A representative from Los proved by the City Council on Angeles City Councilmem- June 19, 2013. ber Mitch O’Farrell’s office STATEWIdE Judge Allan J. Goodman recently told the Los Ange- dRouGhT ruled the city had used flawed les Times that a new update population projections, failed would likely not make it to the KEEP SAVING to sufficiently consider alter- City Council for another 18 to natives, and relied on an en- 24 months. WATER, L.A.! Know your watering days. SLNC To Post Boardmember Attendance Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun By Colin Stutz, Ledger Senior Contributing Writer SILVER LAKE ODD —The Silver perform. They think it’s great Addresses Lake Neighborhood Council at first and then peter out.” (SLNC) has voted to publicly The SLNC’s bylaws state post its governing board mem- that removal of a board member bers’ attendance records on its may be considered for four un- EVEN Addresses website. excused meeting absences with- The motion was presented in a one-year period of time. to the SLNC governing board In the 2013 year, un- Water conservation in Los Angeles is mandatory. in June by former board mem- der the previous board, three ber Scott Plante who said it of its 21 members had more Limit your outdoor watering to 3 days a week, had been previously discussed than four absences but no ac- 8 minutes per station, before 9 a.m. or after 4 p.m. by the board but not acted on tion was taken. Furthermore, due to issues with the board’s those absences may have been webmaster at the time. excused but excuses are not in- LADWP.com/WaterConservation “It’s kind of sad how some cluded in the minutes. people wouldn’t show up to “Twenty-first century meetings,” said Plante. “This democratic governance is tech- is just a way to have some ac- nologically capable of greater countability… People sign up transparency and inclusion Advertise in the (323) 664-5536 for this stuff and then never see SLNC page 9 Los Feliz Ledger Page 6 COMMUNITY NEWS www.losfelizledger.com July 2014 PRESENTS

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AVNC Board Earmarks Half Its Budget For “Outreach” ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES By Ameera Butt, Ledger Contributing Writer ATWATER VILLAGE – The At- neighborhood council has a 42nd Annual water Village Neighborhood different purpose depending Council (AVNC) has allotted on the community they’re rep- Cancer Convention nearly 50% of its 2014-2015 resenting,” Ruiz said. “Some budget for outreach. [use more funding] dedicated FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONALS For that category, the to grants, some may do it for council is expecting to spend: operations.” Aug. 30 & 31, Sept. 1, 2014 • LECTURES $17,950; $7,350 for operations, He added he was pleased Sat., Sun. & Mon. – Labor Day Weekend $5,450 for community improve- hearing the AVNC was ap- • MOVIES ment $6,000 for neighborhood propriating so much money to SHERATON UNIVERSAL • EXHIBITS grants and $250 for election outreach. (Across from Universal Studios Hollywood) outreach expenses. Julia Mewbourne, chair of The budget was approved the AVNC budget and finance Meet Recovered Cancer Patients with Encouraging Reports in the June AVNC meeting committee, said one of the LEARN ABOUT THE PREVENTION & CONTROL OF CANCER by an 8-0 vote. Six council- reasons outreach is budgeted THROUGH NUTRITION, TESTS & NON-TOXIC CANCER THERAPIES SUCH AS members abstained with four so high this year is because the LAETRILE, GERSON, HOXSEY, POLY-MVA, ENZYMES & IMMUNOTHERAPY members doing so for lack of council is looking to redesign FROM MEDICAL DOCTORS, CLINICAL RESEARCHERS, AVNC financial training. its website, which is a major NUTRITIONISTS & AUTHORS. The bulk of the outreach outreach tool for communi- ALSO, LEARN ABOUT CHELATION, DMSO, OXYGEN, category has been allotted cating with the community. HERBAL, CELLULAR & ELECTRO-MAGNETIC THERAPIES. for event and food expenses Meanwhile, in Los Feliz, IN ADDITION, NATURAL THERAPIES FOR HEART, DIABETES, ARTHRITIS, MS & EYE DISEASES. CEU’s for Nurses & Dentists $40.00/Day For All Events $45.00/Day …One of the reasons outreach is budgeted For Doctor Referrals and Programs contact: so high this year is because the council is CANCER CONTROL SOCIETY (323) 663-7801 • www.cancercontrolsociety.com looking to redesign the website, which is See the movies: a major outreach tool for communicating “Hoxsey Cancer Therapy,” “Nature’s Answer to Cancer” with the community. and “What Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Cancer” Hosted by Eddie Albert

($10,250) while the rest was the Los Feliz Neighborhood Visit us online for our 4th of July Intro Special. divided up between website Council hasn’t approved its maintenance ($5,200), tree 2014-2015 budget yet, ac- Save over $50! lighting, a fall festival, movie cording to President Linda nights and more. Demmers. That amount of funding But she said in last year’s for outreach is not unusual, budget, $8,200 was allocated according to Armando Ruiz, for outreach, which was re- neighborhood council fund- vised in February to $5,500. ing program director with the We use “between $8,000 city’s Dept. of Neighborhood to $15,000 to spend on out- Empowerment, the body that reach and the [Department oversees all of Los Angeles’s 90 of Neighborhood Empower- some neighborhood councils. ment] says that should your The department doesn’t priority,” Demmers said. dictate the percentages coun- In Silver Lake, that neigh- cils can allocate for each of the borhood council approved budget categories, Ruiz said, $17,000 for outreach for the 3178 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90039 adding they do have “recom- 2014-2015 budget, according mended guidelines.” to SLNC Treasurer Georgene 323.906.0088 www.pilatesmetro.com According to Ruiz, out- Smith Goodin. reach is one of the categories “Outreach includes our where it encourages councils website, events, anything that Coyote Sightings On Rise to spend a significant portion is designed to make stakehold- By Ameera Butt, Ledger Contributing Writer of their funds. ers aware of the council,” she The role of a neighbor- said in an e-mail. “The pri- At any given time in Los with the city of Los Ange- hood council is to reach out mary purpose of the neighbor- Angeles there are an estimated les Animal Services Wild- to the community, get them hood council system is to en- 4,000 to 7,000 coyotes. With life Program, coyote pups, involved and promote itself courage more participation in the recent lack of rainfall, which are usually born and its connection to the city city government and to con- many are entering from wil- between March and May, of Los Angeles, he said. nect the public to city services. derness areas, like the terrain will be staying in their den “In some sense it’s some- In order to do that, we have to of Griffith Park, into residen- site until the end of July. times unusual because each let people know we are here.” tial neighborhoods foraging Meanwhile, adult coyotes together or throw a tennis ball. for food for themselves or their are weaning their puppies and “Removing as many at- pups, which are usually born foraging for any type of food: traction spots as possible like in the spring. rabbits, fruit, fallen fruit, pet leaky water sources [and] if Coyotes have been sighted food sitting outside, food re- they have an open compost SLNC from page 6 vocating measures of increased recently on residential streets fuse, and anything from the pile, switch to indoor com- than ever before in history,” transparency, including live of Los Feliz, in Beachwood compost heap, he said. post,” Randall said. “Pick up said SLNC co-chair Charles streaming its board meetings. Canyon, running near the Los According to Randall, es- the dropped fruit in the back- Herman-Wurmfeld after the In a similar fashion of Angeles River and in Atwater tablishing a co-existence with yard.” board approved the measure. transparency the Los Fe- Village running around Sun- coyotes is essential. Trapping coyotes, how- Herman-Wurmfeld was a liz Neighborhood Council has nynook Drive and Griffith For example, he said, peo- ever, is not a crime, but snar- leading member of a candidate recently started posting how it View Drive. ple can use motion activated ing a coyote in Los Angeles slate in the April SLNC elec- spends its allocated budget on According to Gregory scare tactics at night to scare is prohibited as doing such is tion that ran on a platform ad- its website. Randall, Wildlife Specialist away the coyotes or bang pans considered animal cruelty. July 2014 www.losfelizledger.com COMMUNITY NEWS Page 9 Los Feliz Ledger

[assemblymember mike gatto] [representative schiff] If You Run… It’s a Crime Keeping Families Together As We Fight for By California Assemblymember Mike Gatto Immigration Reform On May 22, tion just adds insult to these By U.S. Representative Adam Schiff 2014, 18-year- injuries. For every Caltech only to become our strain on these kids’ well being, old Skyler To address this epidemic, election result, there’s a pundit competitors. disrupting their developmental Streeter was crossing Fletcher I’ve worked to raise aware- to opine its meaning for im- Until we can come together process and negatively impact- Drive in Atwater Village when ness of hit-and-runs across migration reform. The most to act on comprehensive immi- ing their educations. It also runs he was struck by a light-col- California and provide addi- recent was the shocking loss of gration reform legislation, we deeply contrary to our devotion ored BMW, thrown into the tional tools for police inves- the number two Republican in have a humanitarian duty to to family. air and left alone on the street tigating hit-and-runs, such as the House, Eric Cantor, to an mitigate the harm facing these Despite bipartisan sup- to suffer, on the brink of death. AB 184, which doubled the unknown tea party challenger. millions of families. And we can port—two of my Republi- The driver fled. statute of limitations for hit- The beltway chattering class start by ending the practice of can colleagues from Cali- By all accounts a suc- and-run offenses that lead has already concluded that deporting the parents of Ameri- fornia voted in favor of the cessful, bright student, Sky- to serious-bodily injury or Cantor’s loss was a referendum can children. amendment—it failed on a ler was just two weeks away death. on immigration reform and That’s why I worked narrow vote of 23-26. While we from graduating from John This year, I’m introduc- moderate Republicans will be with my fellow Los Angeles failed in the Committee process, Marshall High School with a ing AB 1532, which requires terrified of supporting a com- Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard to we plan to offer the amendment 3.9 GPA. He hoped to join a mandatory six-month license prehensive bill. I don’t buy it offer an amendment to an Ap- on the House floor next month, and you shouldn’t either. propriations bill which would and hope that more Republi- There are millions of Amer- defunded the deportation of cans will join us. By all accounts a successful, bright ican families torn apart by our parents of U.S. citizen and I still believe that we can student, Skyler was just two weeks away broken immigration system and legal permanent resident chil- and will pass comprehensive I hear from them every day. dren. The amendment would immigration reform this year from graduating from John Marshall High I hear from the children who ensure that funds provided to that reunites families, allow School with a 3.9 GPA. Instead, because call my office looking for help the Dept. of Homeland Secu- “DREAMers” to earn citi- of the reckless and cowardly acts of a still because their parent is facing rity would be spent on those zenship, extends immigration deportation. I hear from the who represent a threat to pub- benefits to same-sex couples, unidentified driver, he missed his gravely ill who are deported lic safety rather than deporting and provides a legal path for- graduation and remains in critical away from their doctors and the those with roots in the com- ward for undocumented im- medical treatment they need. munity, tearing families apart. migrants in the country. condition at Children’s Hospital. And I hear from the highly Over 5.5 million American As long as the families in skilled entrepreneurs we educate children have at least one un- my district and around the at our universities who want documented parent. And the country suffer from our broken to start businesses in America stress caused by fear of the de- system, I’ll keep doing whatever the U.S. Marine Corps and suspension for anyone con- and who are forced to leave the portation, or actual deportation, I can to make a difference and defend his country and then victed of a hit-and-run against country after graduating from of a parent places enormous to keep families together. become a police officer. - In a person. The message is clear, stead, because of the reckless “If you hit someone, you must and cowardly acts of a still stop, if you don’t you’ll lose unidentified driver, he missed your license.” his graduation and remains in I like to give people the critical condition at Children’s benefit of the doubt, after all, Hospital. accidents happen, but leaving This is just one of the an injured person in the streets more than 20,000 hit-and-run is simply unacceptable. Mo- incidents a year in Los Angeles torists must begin to recognize County. Of those, more than that fleeing the scene of an ac- 4,000 lead to seriously injury cident is a crime. Period. AB or death. That’s more than 10 1532 is a relatively easy and hit-and-runs per day in Los sensible fix to the law that will Angeles County that leave a put people who would other- helpless victim like Skyler ly- wise flee the scene of an acci- ing in the street. Allowing the dent on notice: they will face perpetrators to avoid prosecu- the consequences.

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[real estate] liams, who said he’s seen a new miniums sold for a median of Caution Light on Local Real Estate Mood Even type of buyer emerging. $495,000, a 44.5% increase “They have the financial year-over-year. Though Sales and Prices are Up capability to buy anywhere in Echo Park’s 90026 zip Hollywood Sees a 102% Increase in Median Price for Condos the city, and they have chosen code saw 15 single family Los Feliz above all others,” he homes sold for a median price By Bruce Haring, Ledger Real Estate Reporter said. of $775,000, or $562 per According to Michael square foot, a 14.8% increase Local realtors are describ- are resisting prices that are cess to so much information,” Orland as the “hub” of Los year-over-year. One condo- ing the current residential “higher than ever,” estimating she said. “I feel like buyers are Angeles continues to move minium sold for $369,000. market as “anxious,” “cooled that residential prices are now pushing back when they see toward Hollywood and For Hollywood’s 90068 off,” “honest,” and other eu- beating the peak prices of the a property that is priced too downtown, local real estate zip code, 20 single fam- phemisms for “not quite the real estate bubble in the mid- high.” [But] anything “good values should “continue to ily homes sold for a median boom times of last year.” 2000 era. According to Stan- and priced well is going very rise accordingly.” A continued low inven- ley, there’s another problem quickly,” she added. price of $1.140 million, or $607 per square foot. That’s tory of available properties exacerbating sales. Dorothy Carter of the SALES PRICES STILL up 22.9% year-over-year. Six and higher asking prices have “Low interest rates are so Luxury Homes Division of GROWING made realtors a little less giddy stable, [they don’t] stir buyers Keller Williams Los Feliz condominiums sold for a me- than they were last year. That to action,” he said. “The tro- said inventory is “extremely DQ News, a real estate re- dian price of $527,000, up a doesn’t mean times are bad. phy properties and the fixers low,” but prices are “extreme- search firm based in La Jolla, whopping 102.6% year-over- But there’s a definite shortage with good bones are selling in ly strong. A well-done house CA, reported brisk activity for year. of quality homes and a new- multiple offers. The properties sells within days of coming the local residential markets in In Silver Lake’s 90039 zip found resistance on what some in-between sit,” he said, “un- on the market.” However, she May. code, there was huge turnover. people are willing to pay for less bargain-priced.” said, most of the “lingering In the Los Feliz 90027 DQ reports 28 homes sold for certain properties. That trans- Jodie Francisco, a real- inventory has been cleaned zip code, June’s numbers saw a median price of $793,000, a lates into a yellow caution tor with Berkshire Hathaway out and [there is] very little 21 single-family homes sold per-square-foot price of $627, light when assessing the local California Properties, echoed coming on.” for a median price of $1.138 with sales up 5% year-over- mood. that notion. One note of optimism for million, or $638 per square year. Four condos sold for a Los Feliz based realtor Buyers “are a lot smarter sellers was sounded by Mi- foot. That’s a $13.5% increase median price of $460,000, up Richard Stanley said buyers today, because they have ac- chael Orland of Keller Wil- year-over-year. Three condo- 35.1% year-over-year.

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[keen to be green] The Environmental and Emotional Benefits of Yard Sales By Meher McArthur, Ledger Columnist

One of my fa- sales. In the year and a half chic space, as it requires atten- vorite things about living in since we had a house fire and tion to store, clean and repair Silver Lake is going to the yard lost the belongings we stored things. The less we have, the sales that I often find on week- in our laundry room and ga- more space and time we have end walks along the lake. I’ve rage, we have had three yard to enjoy life. found books, clothes, toys and sales and finally I am starting According to Annie Leon- electronics for a fraction of to feel free from excess stuff. ard, who created the social what I’d pay in the activism site The store and without What other shopping experience Story of Stuff (sto- packaging. And dur- ryofstuff.org) if New Office to ing these impromptu is so satisfying financially, socially we can consume purchases, I’ve made and environmentally? less, “together Better Serve YOU! new friends in the we can build a neighborhood and society based on 4427 Santa Monica Blvd, helped them recycle their un- We now have next to noth- better not more, sharing not wanted belongings. What oth- ing in our new laundry room, selfishness, community not di- Los Angeles, CA 90029 er shopping experience is so less clutter in the garage and vision.” And yard sales, which (323) 668-7500 satisfying financially, socially fewer piles on bookshelves and help us reduce waste while [email protected] and environmentally? countertops in the house. Stuff building community, are a I also enjoy holding yard can be such a burden, occupy- great tool—that is, of course, www.ClintLukensRealty.com ing not only physical space as long as we don’t bring too BRE Lic #01367014 but also emotional and psy- many recycled goodies home.

Restaurant Owner Compromises & Called “Good Neighbor” By Ameera Butt Ledger Contributing Writer

ECHO PARK—Compromises have been offered by a restau- rant owner regarding having a full bar at Señor Fish Cocinca Mexicana restaurant, after some locals complained the area is seeing too many restau- rants serving alcohol and that the restaurant is in close prox- imity to some area schools. Enrique Ramirez, owner of Señor Fish Cocina Mexi- cana restaurant, is seeking a full liquor license for his res- taurant at 1701 Sunset Blvd., and also wants to expand to have an outdoor patio. Ramirez has been working with the Greater Elysian Echo Park Neighborhood Council (GEPENC) on the issues and has indicated the restaurant’s full bar would not be open dur- ing school hours and would be available weekdays after 3 p.m. and on weekends after 11 a.m. Prior to that, only beer and wine would be served. To combat potential patio noise, Ramirez has said there would be a wall to insulate sound around the patio and would close it by 11 p.m. Sun- days through Thursdays and 12 a.m. on Fridays and Satur- days. “We’d like to highlight the willingness and openness of Mr. Ramirez to negotiate this agreement with the com- munity. We hope other busi- nesses in this area adopt this kind of good neighbor policy,” said Paula Guadron, GE- PENC councilmember.

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HOUSING from page 1 tion across the development hour and some cities have gone sis. It’s not just we’re hurting, community, the real estate even further—such as Seattle, we’re at a crisis. We can barely industry and the chambers of which recently raised its mini- CONSTANCE STAHL afford to house a high percent- congress, and eventually aban- mum wage to $15 an hour — as age of our families anymore doned it. income inequality and the fac- CLIENT-CENTERED REAL ESTATE in Los Angeles and it’s a crisis Instead, O’Farrell has tors keeping many Americans that has to be confronted this promised for a more “holis- from getting ahead are at the year. There’s just no question tic approach” involving the forefront of national interest. about it.” groups that shot down Vil- According to a new report Locally, O’Farrell touts laraigosa. from Harvard’s Joint Center for several development projects O’Farrell’s vision isn’t Housing Studies, housing is un- currently in construction stag- fully yet complete but at least affordable for almost half of Los es where affordable housing it’s taking shape. The city bud- Angeles-area households — the • 1% to 4% Commission* has been negotiated such as: get passed in May included highest percentage of any major FULL service company The Beverly Terrace Apart- money for a new affordable city in the country. • Over 40 years combined experience ments in Silver Lake with 40 housing trust fund initiated The study used the stan- affordable housing units; 5400 by O’Farrell to help incentiv- dard measurement of hous- • Relocation services with emphasis on Hollywood Blvd. in Holly- ize developers to construct af- ing affordability, calculated Senior Solutions wood with 40; the Beverly fordable housing near transit by those households spend- • Trust, Probate Sales + Lucas in Hollywood with centers and also preserve the ing more than 30% of their • Preparing home for sale 125 units and the Hollywood current affordable housing income on housing. Rather, Realtor • Member of Los Feliz Improvement Community Housing Corp. that exists. in Los Angeles, more than a 323-388-8270 [email protected] Association *call for details The city budget passed in May included money for a new affordable housing trust fund initiated by O’Farrell to help incentivize developers to construct Truly a Neighborhood Realtor! affordable housing near transit centers and also preserve the current affordable housing that exists. conniesellslosfeliz.com CalBRE is 01821912 in East Hollywood will have As well, O’Farrell has tar- quarter of households put at 54 units. geted “boomerang” funds that least half their paychecks to GETTING TOP DOLLAR “When we meet with de- comes from money that would this use. velopers, we always negotiate,” have formerly been allocated “Right now a new apart- FOR SELLERS & GREAT for affordable housing units, to the Community Redevelop- ment at market rate requires DEALS FOR BUYERS O’Farrell said. ment Agency (CRA) prior to average household income FOR OVER 12 YEARS According to O’Farrell lo- its elimination. These funds— of $70,000 a year,” said cal city council district 13 has that totaled nearly $50 million O’Farrell. But — using that the most affordable housing last year—now go to the city’s same measurement — he said units in the works than any general fund. O’Farrell says at the average Los Angeles house- other council district. least 25% of it should go to af- hold income is $46,000 a year, “We know how to do it fordable housing. and just $34,000 a year in his here but we need it citywide,” “Shamefully we are the district, which runs from Hol- he said. only high cost city in the lywood to Echo Park. When O’Farrell was run- United States that has not es- “That’s what I’m after ning for office, a promise to tablished a permanent revenue here,” he said. “Because we develop a working affordable stream to build more afford- need to house our working housing solution was high on able housing,” he said. “New families. Period. And our se- his campaign agenda. 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That’s a very serious While Villaraigosa attention as the issue is not [problem],” he said. worked for inclusionary zon- just affecting the poor, but the “It’s not just the [poorer] ing requirements demanding working and middle classes as groups that are struggling to OLD a given share of new construc- well. survive, it’s also working pro- S tion be made affordable to President Obama has made fessionals, and I don’t want people with low to moderate moves to encourage a rise in the to wait until the balance has incomes, he found opposi- minimum wage to $10.10 an shifted to a place of no return.”

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GREEK from page 1 would travel through nearby concerns. Concert-goes gave that we’ve accomplished with city that builds on our success- streets around 4 a.m., waking the venue generally positive the Nederlanders. We know Advertise in the ful history of operating the up households with noise and marks, except for the food: them,” he said. “They’ve been Los Feliz Ledger Greek and we will detail our prompting complaints. “They 40% said the concessions great neighbors.” (323) 644-5536 plan and vision for the future.” stopped doing that a couple menu was average or unsatis- The city’s deadline for Whoever the city selects, years ago,” he said. factory. Those surveyed also proposals is August 5th. the request for proposals That doesn’t mean nearby said parking should be less makes it clear that increasing residents aren’t still impacted than $20, owing to the “hassle the city’s share of revenues will by shows. of stacked parking.” be key to any partnership. Un- “Traffic is the number one The city is also trying der a new 10-year contract, the issue,” Laib said. to boost revenues by bump- city is asking for a minimum Nearby corridors such as ing the minimum number of of $1.75 million annually for upper Vermont and Hillhurst shows at the venue each sea- the first five years, and $2 mil- avenues as well as Los Fe- son from 40 to 50. But city lion annually for the following liz Boulevard bear the brunt records show Nederlander is five years. of gridlock before and after already exceeding that, aver- By comparison, the city shows. Lanes are reconfigured aging 55 shows a year for the has averaged a little over $1.4 to make passage easier for resi- past four years, with a high million a year over the past dents, but delays are inevitable of 62 in 2013. five years. Gross revenues at as theater traffic combines While an earlier city the Greek have averaged near- with zoo, observatory and resi- Recreation and Parks’ plan ly $20 million a year. dential traffic. called for extending the sea- All new proposals must Laib recalled one instance son beyond its traditional additionally include plans for in which motorists stuck in mid-April-through-mid-No- It’s the Best-Value Vintage renovations and improvements traffic on their way to the vember dates, Laib said the Mediterranean in Los Feliz! at the 5,800-seat theater, built Greek decided they would department scaled back that in 1929 including redoing the decamp to a nearby resident’s plan once residents voiced 5060 Los Feliz Boulevard roof over the stage, repairing front lawn, complete with hi- concern. Prime Los Feliz terraces and stairs, replacing bachi and blankets. 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“Dorian’s Descent” Is a Hit at the Met Theater in Hollywood designer John Iacovelli and By Marilyn Tower Oliver, Ledger Theater Critic lighting designer Jean-Yves Tessier do much to create an I’ve always gorgeous costumes bedazzled is conflicted. He sings “I cast moves effortlessly across ambience that supports the enjoyed the with sequins, flashy dance Don’t Want to Lose Myself,” a relatively small stage dur- action. Kudos also go to the productions numbers, many songs and a but he is so drawn to his por- ing numerous dance num- wonderful costumes designed of DOMA live musical combo conducted trait that he says he would sell bers choreographed by Tania by Michael Mullen. Theatre Company that pro- by the composer. It tells the himself to keep his youth as it Possick. The two level set, While “Dorian’s Descent” duces Broadway style mu- story of Dorian Gray, whose is seen in the picture. designed by John Iacovelli, deals with the darker side of sicals at the MET Theatre fall from innocence to a life of At the nightclub he meets contains lighted archways and human existence, the play is in Hollywood, so I looked decadence and promiscuity is the beautiful young chanteuse, a revolving inset at one side. not a downer. Its clever action forward to their most recent a classic tale of sin and possible Sibyl Vane, with whom he falls Michael D’Elia, who stars and interesting score captivate production, “Dorian’s De- redemption. in love. However, when Sibyl in the title role, holds the action the audience with their imagi- scent,” a new musical based The musical begins in the abandons her promising ca- together. Of special note are nation. on Oscar Wilde’s “The Picture studio of artist Basil Hallward reer to share her life with him, Jeremy Saje, who portrays the “Dorian’s Descent” runs of Dorian Gray.” The musical who has painted an imposing he rejects her, leading to her artist Hallward; Kelly Brighton through July 20th: Fridays and is the product of composer portrait of the young Dorian. tragic death. From this point brings the decadent manager Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays, Chris Raymond, who wrote Fascinated by the young man, Dorian’s life is on a downward Wotton to life and Cassandra 3 p.m. the score; Marco Gomez and Hallward considers this to be cycle of debauchery. And as Nuss whose innocent Sibyl The MET Theatre, 1089 N. Chris Raymond who wrote his masterpiece. The artist’s his life becomes more deca- Vane elicits sympathy. Oxford Ave., Hollywood. $30; the lyrics; and the book by manager, the cynical, hedo- dent, his portrait changes to While staying close to the VIP $34.99 (includes preferred Chris Raymond, Marco Go- nistic Henry Wotton, is also reflect his inward decay. novel’s plot, the playwrights seating and a complimentary mez and Michael Gray. attracted to Dorian and in- “Dorian’s Descent” is have added a character, “The beverage); seniors and students This provocative produc- vites him to the Zodiac Club, full of catchy musical num- Demon” imaginatively por- with ID: $20. doriansdescent. tion has a lot of glitz with a trendy nightclub. Dorian bers. I counted 22. The large trayed by Toni Smith. Set com or (323) 802-4990.

[the good life] American Vodka By Tara de Lis, Ledger Columnist

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[senior moments] over spent a median of 90 Bea Gold’s Work Appreciated But Knowing Her is Priceless hours on volunteer activities in 2012, the highest among any By Stephanie Vendig, Ledger Columnist age group and far above the 50 close to her family. over 400 when we started at the Corporation for National median annual hours served Gold would be consid- GPACC. and Community Service and by the general volunteer popu- ered a “Community Activ- And since she was an art- the National Conference on lation. Altogether, 64.5 mil- ist.” Volunteer activities in ist in her own right, Gold was Citizenship showed that. One lion Americans volunteered her retirement years have involved in the Silver Lake Art in four adults (26.5%) volun- nearly 7.9 billion hours last been directed towards im- Collective, leading to initiat- teered through an organiza- year. See more at: http://www. proving and supporting ing an art gallery at GPACC. tion. Volunteers age 65 and volunteeringinamerica.gov her community mainly She coordinated displays of through her involvement invited artists from the Col- Sunset Hall - Curriculum and Advocacy with the Silver Lake Neigh- lective who were also members Thanks to our ad sponsor Sunset Hall. They offer... borhood Council and of GPAC Club to display their Programs for Conversational GPACC. work for six-week periods. free-thinking seniors Spanish at GPACC on When the neighbor- She also initiated a “Mys- (323) 660-5277 Wednesdays hood councils came into tery Book Club” at GPACC. being, Gold was there in the Instead of having one book to Griffith Park Adult Community Center Calendar beginning, helping to orga- discuss, an author is selected There will be no General Meetings at Every June and Decem- nize the Silver Lake Neighbor- each month for discussion. ber since 2001, my friend Bea hood Council. She became the People could choose their own Friendship Auditorium in July and August. Gold has hosted a very spe- District 6 representative and mystery-genre book and the Check out these New Classes for the summer: cial gourmet potluck. At her during her time on the board group would reflect on the au- home a community of people she established the Silver Lake thor’s writing style or how the • “Learn How to Sell on EBay” can gather for an afternoon of History Collective, document- mystery was solved. A class will be scheduled for both July and August. conversations, great food, and ing the stories of Silver Lake As an active member of Sign up in the lobby of GPACC. music. through video. GPAC Club board, her men- • Oil/Acrylic Class, Tuesdays, 1:30 – 3:30 This tradition started for When adult activities toring and problem-solving • Jazz Dancing, Mondays, 2:00 – 3:00 the Silver Lake Senior Club started at the Silver Lake Rec- skills became valuable assets • Ukulele Lessons, Thursdays, 2:45 – 4:00 members at Silver Lake Rec- reation Center, she was there for our club. Bea Gold’s activ- 3203 Riverside Drive, just south of Los Feliz Bl. reation Center. When the club from the beginning, mak- ism in her community is truly * Call for info and reservations (323) 644-5579 became Griffith Park Adult ing sure we had refreshments appreciated. Community Club (GPACC) for our meetings, which grew Many in our retirement Lunch Program: Mon.-Fri., GPACC, and opened its doors in 2008, into hosting the traditional years can be assets to our 11:30 AM sign in, Noon lunch, Donation under 60 $4, 60+ $2 it continued until this past potluck. She became our first community just like Gold. GPAC Club Info and Newsletter: June when Gold began pre- membership chairperson sup- And there is no shortage of Stephanie Vendig, (323) 667-3043 or [email protected]. paring to move to a retirement porting our organizing as ways to volunteer. In 2012, Join GPAC Club: Only $15/year for trips and news. community in Carlsbad to be we grew from 31 people to an annual research report of For information on trips, call Doris Slater, (323) 667-1879

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The “Mammas” and the LAPD Papas Working to Be Safe and Warm in L.A. By Hayley Fox, Ledger Senior Contributing Writer

The first time the “Mam- borhood has gotten safer over mas” and the police met, the the last decade, there’s still conversation wasn’t entirely room, they say, to improve. cordial. Many of the moms Many of the “Mammas” from Cypress Park and other say this is the first time any Northeast neighborhoods person in a position of power didn’t trust the cops, and has even asked for their opin- wanted to know why they ion, and that alone is a wel- were arresting their sons and come change. disrupting their neighbor- Roman is leading the hoods. Many area residents charge through her involve- are undocumented, so they ment with a Children’s Hospi- steer clear of police whenever tal Los Angeles program called possible. Now, they are volun- GRYD—Gang Reduction tarily sitting down with one. and Youth Development. Her It is exactly these types of own son was referred to the baby steps that Los Angeles program at age 11 as he strug- Police Dept. (LAPD) North- gled with school and anger is- east division Capt. Jeff Bert sues, and Roman soon joined is hoping to accomplish with the group’s Parents Council. monthly meetings dubbed Now, she’s working with other “The Captain’s Table” as well area mothers to help build a as a “Foot Beat” walk through more productive relationship the community. All of which with the LAPD, and give resi- he does in “civilian clothes”— dents the confidence to come leaving his uniform at home. forward and talk about per- “I don’t know if it will re- sonal issues, such as domestic duce crime,” said Bert.” I don’t violence. know if me rocking a pair of “We want the officers to jeans and a bad crew shirt is meet the entire family, chil- going to reduce crime...what it dren, parents, and if the par- does do is increase trust.” ents show they trust, the kids Trust he’s hoping to build will learn to trust,” she said with neighborhood residents, through an interpreter. starting with a group of about But it’s not enough to talk a dozen mothers led by moth- about the issues from inside a er-of-three Teresa Roman, room; it’s about meeting the who’s working to improve neighbors and making Bert relations between the largely and the rest of the local police Spanish-speaking community force accessible to the resi- of Cypress Park and the lo- dents. cal police force. Roman and So for their most recent the “Mammas” sit down with “foot beat,” a handful of Bert to talk about the issues moms, Bert and LAPD gang plaguing their neighborhood Sgt. Vic Arellano—who was they say is bringing down their also wearing “civilian” clothes quality of life. of a t-shirt and slip-on Vans— With the help of a trans- met at the Cypress Park Rec- lator, they discuss everything reation Center. As Zumba from graffiti and drugs, to classes were getting underway poorly lit streets and people and kids were shooting hoop driving too fast down Cypress in the gym, this crew started Avenue. Although nearly all their nearly two-hour walk. the mothers agree the neigh- see MAMMAS page 22

HIT AND RUN from page 1 things, smoking, drugs, [and] lined up to see him. He was to save this boy’s life, I do re- just that popular kind of guy ally need some kind assistance and well liked,” she said. if I could get some to help Skylar remains a patient at him out,” she said. “I want the Children’s Hospital in Los the public to know how upset Angeles where his mother said I am and if there is any way he is slowly forming words and somehow, somebody can help trying to communicate. He me and help keep him seeing was in a coma for 15 days after doctors,” she said. “It’s just the accident and had suffered overwhelming.” internal bleeding in his brain, There are no updates on she said. the case, including any vehicle According to Valerie, her information of the suspect’s, husband is a private driver and according to Los Angeles Po- she is a stay at home mother. lice Dept. officials. Valerie said she has been try- Anyone with information ing to figure out a way to set is urged to call (213) 833-3746 up a fund to help pay for Sky- or a 24 hour toll free line at lar’s medical bills. (877) LAWFUL, or (877) “He did none of those 529-3855.

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John Marshall Principal Retires Kayak, Paddle, Fish or Volunteer By Colin Stutz, Ledger Senior Contributing Writer At the Los Angeles River FRANKLIN HILLS—John it means to be Marshall,” said measures at the school. While By Ameera Butt, Ledger Contributing Writer Marshall High School’s prin- Sarah Bradshaw, Kayser’s chief favorite classes such as sewing, cipal Daniel Harrison has of staff. “It’s a very traditional photography and culinary arts MARSH PARK – On a recent Both recreation zones are retired from his post, and a school.” were cut, Harrison refused to Saturday morning last month, managed by the Mountains search is currently underway Along with Marshall’s initiate a local business banner Michael Tipton, the on site Recreation & Conservation to fill the vacant position. deep roots in the community, sponsorship program many manager for LA River Kayaks, Authority, a local, government The Los Angeles Unified many of its teachers and staff other schools in the district adorned a helmet and carried entity dedicated to the pres- School District (LAUSD) hir- have had long careers working have adopted to supplement his kayak to the bank of the ervation and management of ing process to fill his seat will there. With only two prin- their budgets. Los Angeles River. open space and parkland, wa- be “very public,” said a repre- cipals in the past 25 years, Last year Harrison said the He paddled around as tershed lands, trails and wild- sentative for board member Bradshaw likened the school’s course cuts were necessary due bikers zoomed past him above life habitat. Bennett Kayser’s office, whose hiring process to a small lib- to the state’s demand of gen- on the bike path, some slow- The Elysian Valley zone is district includes Marshall. She eral arts college selecting its eral education requirements said the search will include a president. and a decrease in Marshall’s community committee com- “There is a tremendous enrollment, which directly prising parents, students and history of academic excellence affects the school’s funding LA River Kayaks rents out kayaks in teachers. Three candidates will at Marshall, carrying the ban- and number of classes it can this part of the river, called the then be presented to the lo- ner for the school district,” provide. Meanwhile, the dis- cal superintendent, who will said Bradshaw. trict’s policy on such banner Elysian Valley River Recreational Zone. make a recommendation to Community members who programs remains ambigious, This area, along with the Sepulveda Basin district superintendent John want to get involved with the prohibiting advertisements on Deasy for a final decision. new principal review and hiring campus but largely allowing River Recreation Zone is open for Bennett’s representa- process should contact Kayser’s community business banner summer until Labor Day. tive said the board member office or LAUSD’s Educational campaigns at other schools has advocated for an open Service Center East. throughout the area. process involving the com- “Everyone has earned Harrison first started in munity because the local their right to have their input his role in January 2007, fol- ing down to look down into 2.5 miles long from Fletcher area cares so much about the heard,” Bradshaw said. “The lowing former Marshall prin- the water. Drive, includes the river chan- school, as is exhibited by the school’s only going to be its cipal Tom Abraham. He could LA River Kayaks rents nel itself and ends at Steelhead its strong alumni association best if everyone has their in- not be reached for comment. out kayaks in this part of the Park. and rich ties to the stake- put together and that might as river, called the Elysian Valley Angelenos have the choice River Recreational Zone. This of renting kayaks, taking their holders around it. well start at the beginning.” Advertise in the “You’ve got to make sure Harrison’s performance area, along with the Sepul- own kayaks or canoes for free someone understands Los Fe- had been under scrutiny in Los Feliz Ledger veda Basin River Recreation or fishing. Guided kayaking liz, Hollywood and the whole the past several years over cur- (323) 644-5536 Zone is open for summer un- tours are also available within area and the tradition of what riculum cuts and fundraising til Labor Day. see RIVER page 21

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[Almost Famous] RIVER from page 20 vest and transportation to lar pastime on the river, but Deadmau5 – While (1<2) the recreation zone. and from a drop off point. A people need to obtain a fish- “Be prepared to have single kayak rental without ing license from the California By Charles H. Cohen, Ledger Music Critic your mind blown,” said Shelly transportation is $44 while a Dept. of Fish and Wildlife be- When Cana- simultaneously energiz- Backlar, director of Education guided tour is $110 on http:// forehand. dian house ing. “Phantoms Can’t Hang” Programs for Friends of the lariverkayaks.com/. Rentals Interested parties can also producer Joel Zimmerman itself is a perfect example of Los Angeles River, a nonprofit are only available Saturday sign up for training to be part released his single “Ghosts how Zimmerman will re- organization. and Sundays. If the price of of a safety volunteer unit that N Stuff” in 2008 there was cycle synth sequences and Backlar kayaked with the renting kayaks is too high, patrols the river, according to no telling what would come bass lines to create coherency LA River Kayaks, which rents there will be two, scheduled Stolarz. Volunteers, who re- from his career. Despite al- within a song and between kayaks to the public. She said paddle days on the river where quire usually a day of training, ready being active for 13 multiple tracks on an album, she ended up in the river twice. people can paddle for free. patrol the river by bike and boat looking for people who years many had never heard similar to how a composers “Now I can say the river Kayaking, Fishing and may be in trouble. of Zimmerman, but that in theatre and film will use is swimmable,” Backlar said. Volunteering “The thing about it is the cur- one single would change his short melodies as themes for Angelenos can take any type Guided Tours life. “Ghosts N Stuff” would different characters. rent will take you and if you of steerable, non-motorized If you’re looking for a guided blow up worldwide thrusting There is a sense of coher- bump into the rocks it’s not a boat or a canoe, kayak or a tour, LA River Kayak Safari Zimmerman into an interna- ency to While (1<2) that makes problem. You’re not going so paddle boat onto the river, offers $75 for a four and a half tional spotlight. the entire album an incredibly fast that you’re going to get according to Dash Stolarz, hour trip down the recreation The original track, com- enjoyable listen as every track hurt. Just go with the flow.” director of public affairs for zone with a guide at www. pletely instrumental, was re- seems to build off its predeces- Renting Kayaks the Mountains, Recreation lariverkayaksafari.org/ vamped by Zimmerman for sor to create the album’s over- and Conservation Authority. LA River Kayaks offers single According to Grove Pash- his 2009 release For Lack of all sound. Rafts or inner tubes are not kayak rentals for $57.50. The ley, co-owner of LA River A Better Name to the point However, there is a di- allowed. price includes a three-hour Kayak Safari, people are usu- where its foundation would version from the course of Fishing is also a popu- be featured on three of the While (1<2) and it’s far from trip in a kayak, paddle, life- see RIVER page 22 11 tracks, including a ver- subtle. For whatever reason sion featuring Australian Zimmerman chose to in- singer Rob Swire and a re- clude his remix of Nine Inch 4612 Welch Place in Los Feliz For more info (323) 666-6154 mix from British electronica Nails’ “Survivalism.” While icons Nero. But Zimmer- the track itself is a solid re- man’s Deadmau5 project mix it simply does not fit the Celebrating 30 Years! didn’t flop under the exten- tone of the rest album. After sive international pressure; it over 30 constant minutes flourished. of hearing nothing that re- 2010 brought with it semble lyrics, NIN leadman 4x4=12 which would make Trent Reznor’s vocals are less history as the first album Zim- relieving and more unnerv- merman released to be heard as ing than anything else. a continuous mix, rather than While (1<2) is beauti- a compilation of songs. 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Disc 1 opens with les based pop punk band The the album’s strongest track Material. “Avaritia” characterized by a Just as he did on disc one, constant bass and a recurring Zimmerman recycles “Coel- synthesizer sequence. Imme- acanth I” to set up a track diately Zimmerman’s use of featuring vocals. “Coelacanth the album structure to create II” is almost note by note a seamless song progression identical to its predecessor comes to life as “Coelacanth and does the job of breaking I” serves as a bridge linking the instrumental stream just “Avaritia” and Zimmerman’s as well. Overall, this track remix of “Ice Age” by the ex- wraps up a more than enjoy- perimental band How To De- able two-plus hour listen in stroy Angels. perfect fashion. Now if only One of the album’s stron- “Survivalism” was removed gest points lands with “Phan- and released on its own. toms Can’t Hang” a song that has a rhythmic structure to calm the listener while MOMS CLUB OF los fELIZ MOMS OFFERING MOMS SUPPORT

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[mother of invention] RIVER from page 21 the neighborhood. He said the said he’s kayaked the river A Personal Look at Boys vs. Girls ally blown away by the wild- goal was to not only offer free three times in the past. The trips to the local community, recreation zone, he said, pro- By Rita Mauceri, Ledger Columnist life in the river. “[If] they’re tired, they’re but also offer free paddle days vides an opportunity for locals Insights vs. Instincts rejuvenated by the experi- to the community during the and others who don’t live near Girls think before they do. ence,” Pashley said. “People al- week in the summer. the river to experience it for Boys do before they think. ways seem kind of nervous on “It was the most reward- the first time. Girls consider what is expect- the trip, but they think ‘wow ing experience, [we] did it last ed, what others are feeling, this was great.’” year,” he said. “This is their For more information, visit or what will earn them bonus Pashley said one of the backyard, it’s their river.” www.lariverrecreation. points. Boys act instinctually, main reasons the outfitter got Los Angeles City Coun- org/LA_River_Recreation/ often with a physical compo- involved is to be engaged with cilmember Mitch O’Farrell home.html nent that may or may not get them into trouble. Refined vs. Rough Girls like to create. Boys like to create… and destroy. My daughter will happily spend It’s summer and like many her spare time writing, paint- parents I’ve shuttled my kids ing or doing anything artistic. off to camp. My daughter is My sons prefer active, explo- posting and prancing at horse sive play: dodgeball, sword- camp—her camp mates are play and any type of “battle” overwhelmingly girls—while whether it involves Legos, my sons are throwing knives Nerf guns or water bombs. and starting fires at survival camp—not surprisingly, pre- Moody vs. Mad dominantly boys. Sending Girls get moody, boys get mad. them off with their gear each My daughter pouts or broods morning—her pink horse when unhappy. Her broth- bag and sparkly sunglasses; ers express anger more readily their camo towels and pock- and get over it more quickly. etknives—I’m reminded how (Observing grownup men and boys and girls can be inher- women, I fear this may linger ently worlds apart. into adulthood.) Experts have studied gen- Frienemies vs. Friends erations of youngsters trying My daughter recently tagged to decipher the innate differ- a schoolmate as a “frienemy,” ences in how the sexes develop a term my sons would never not just physically, but socially use. Boys are more black-and- and emotionally. With three white about friendship and children in the same grade when they choose a “bestie,” and around the same age (7, it’s solid. Girl friendships are 8, 8), I’m keenly aware of how more fluid and the naming differently they evolve and of best friends seems to rotate surprised at how many of the weekly, much to my dismay. gender stereotypes hold true. Like many moms, I When I look at my trio I haven’t done anything to rein- see the differences, but only force gender stereotypes. Still, as tendencies, not absolutes. they persist due to countless I bristle at phrases like “boys factors from those biological will be boys” and “it’s a girl to environmental. thing.” My daughter is often As parents, we’re bound rough and rowdy, and my sons to spot girl patterns or boy be- creative and tender, so while haviors and joke about them these are a few of my personal to one another. There’s no observations on boys vs. girls, harm as long as we don’t sell I serve them up with the ca- our kids short by making as- veat that on any given day they sumptions based on whether may not hold true… or the they were born with an XX or roles may be quite reversed. an XY.

MAMMAS from page 19 meet Bert; shake his hand, get Their route included La his card, and let him know Especial, a hamburger/burrito/ what they’d like to see fixed. french dip joint on the corner While he’s not making any of Cypress Avenue and 28th promises, he’s listening, which Street, as well as a smog shop, is a start. He said the message a church and assorted other he’s trying to communicate small businesses. At each stop, is simple: “We’re humans, we the “mammas” would hand love them and we’re on their out “Parent-Community Sur- side,” he said. veys” that asked about the safe- When they ended up back ty of Cypress Park and Glas- at the recreation center, every- sell Park, including whether one sat down for homemade job availability and unplanned tamales. Bert stopped short of pregnancies were issues among Zumba class though, blaming youth, and whether there are a nagging foot injury to avoid specific parts of the neighbor- busting his self-described hood they avoid because they “awkward” and “disturbing” feel its too dangerous. dance moves in front of the The people would also “Mammas.”

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