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Volume 27 No. 21 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills and Wilshire Communities May 25, 2017 Smoking restrictions could n hitProposed home ban inin multi-unit Beverly housing advancesHills 
   ment analyst for the city of Beverly Hills. Types of smoking The Beverly Hills Health and under review include tobacco Safety Commission continued its smoking, electronic smoking and discussion of potential smoking vaping, and marijuana smoking. bans for multi-unit rental housing The next step is for the City at is May 22 meeting, just weeks Council to review the proposed after new public smoking laws ordinance. went into effect throughout the “Policy options to consider city. going forward are whether to pro- New laws could take into hibit smoking in all areas of multi- account residential buildings with family apartments, or whether to two or more units, common areas, prohibit smoking in select areas courtesy of Google Maps private enclosed spaces and pri- only,” Phillippo said. LACMA’s plan includes bridging Wilshire Boulevard from its current campus to a new facility on the south side. vate outdoor spaces, according to Permitting smoking in select Logan Phillippo, a senior manage- See Beverly Hills page 26

Whyn did the museum crossS-shape the structure road?– which will be City to vacate airspace over Wilshire for constructed above traffic on the county’s massive museum renovation plan Miracle Mile corridor.      For years, the Los Angeles The museum will rest on the County Museum of Art south side of Wilshire on land The Los Angeles City Council (LACMA) and its director owned by the museum at the on Wednesday unanimously Michael Govan have been advo- southeast corner of Wilshire and directed the city engineer to initi- cating for a massive renovation of Spaulding Avenue. However, ate the process to clear the way for the museum’s campus by replac- while the county owns the muse- the proposed new LACMA build- ing older buildings with one new um and will be the primary ing to stretch more than 100 feet building that will come with a authority for review and approval across Wilshire Boulevard. unique twist – or rather, a unique See LACMA page 26

photo courtesy of Beverly Hills City Hall The city’s Health and Safety Commission continued consideration this week Delegates call for unity after state convention of proposed smoking bans inside multi-unit housing in Beverly Hills. n Party infighting will hurt chances in 2018, Jury favors WeHo in lawsuit attendees say 
  

brought by former deputy Tensions from the tightly contest- n ed 2016 Democratic Primary race, City leaders ‘could which left in its wake a philosophi- not be more pleased’ “The verdict cal discord over the direction of the party, persisted through the      affirmed that the California Democratic Party City Council’s Convention in Sacramento last West Hollywood City Hall last decision to weekend. week defeated a lawsuit filed by a Los Angeles County Democratic former City Council deputy when terminate the Party Chairman Eric Bauman nar- a jury ruled against her claims of council deputy rowly won an election for the state wrongful termination and retalia- program was ... party’s chairman position. But photo courtesy of Julie Stromberg tion. overshadowing his victory were Miracle Mile Democratic Club members (bottom left to right) Steve Bott not to retaliate.” protests by groups of Bernie The end of the trial could be and Amanda Hyde, and (top left to right) Michael Kapp, Ilissa Gold, Maya the last major chapter of a scan- Sanders supporters following the Wax Cavallaro, Estevan Montemayor, Gus Sustaita, and Julie dal that started to unfold months defeat of Kimberly Ellis, their pre- -John Heilman Stromberg attended the state’s Democratic Party Convention. before the City Council voted in Mayor of West Hollywood ferred candidate, and Ellis’ call for June 2015 to eliminate its deputy an audit of the ballots after she system. The city’s attorneys refused to concede. resident Julie Stromberg – are call- supporters among his qualifications proved to the jury that the deputy from Mayor John Heilman Three of the nearly 3,000 dele- ing for more party unity with 2018 for the position. system had been problematic regarding the verdict. gates who voted in Saturday’s race mid-term elections and a state “We can’t continue to fight each well before the scandal, giving “We could not be more pleased for chair – West Hollywood gubernatorial race on the horizon. other,” said Montemayor, who also the city a lawful reason to termi- with the outcome of this case. Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath, All three voted for Bauman, cit- serves as communication director nate the system and the deputies’ The jury fulfilled its responsibili- West Hollywood Public Safety ing his experience addressing the for Los Angeles Councilman David employment. ty to closely scrutinize the facts Commission chairman Estevan state’s issues, history as a Democrat The city released a statement See lawsuit page 25 Montemayor and Windsor Village and ability to galvanize grassroots See Delegates page 25 2 May 25, 2017 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

7th annual “Memorial Run/Walk” on keting goals and reach new clients. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o Sunday, May Admission is $15; $30 for non-mem- Writer and scholar Ngũgĩ wa 28 at 8 a.m. at bers. 9400 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Thiong’o will discuss his new mem- the West Los second floor. members.beverly- oir “Birth of a Dream Weaver: A Angeles Veteran hillschamber.com. Writer’s Awakening” on Thursday, Administration May 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hammer Campus. Pro- Museum. The book chronicles a peri- ceeds benefit od in the early-1960s in East Africa the nonprofit WeHoJoin the West Chamber Hollywood Chamber of when the author first found his voice New Direc- Commerce for a “mix and mingle” ses- as leader of a literary and intellectual tions’ programs assisting homeless vet- sion on Wednesday, May 31 from 6 to movement. A professor in the School erans. Adult registration is $40; $10 for 8 p.m. at Revolver. The event is the of Humanities at University of children. 11303 Wilshire Blvd., chamber’s launch party for LA Pride. California, Irvine, Thiong’o has been Building 116. ndvets.org. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, nominated for the Man Booker cocktails, prizes and more. Admission International Prize. Admission is is free for members; $20 for non-mem- free. Billy Wilder Theater, Hammer bers. 8851 Santa Monica Blvd. Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd. ShavuotCelebrate the Festival Jewish festival of (323)650-2688, wehochamber.com. (310)443-7000, hammer.ucla.edu. Shavuot on Tuesday, May 30 at 7 p.m. at Temple Beth El. The festival runs from May 30 through June 1 and June Separate Tables celebrates the period when The Torah Theatre 40’s production of “Separate was given to the Jewish people on Tables” runs from Thursday, May Mount Sinai. The celebration includes Latin American Art 25 through Sunday, June 18 at the Rachel Kaplan, a cheesecake baking contest, festival the Los Angeles Reuben Cordova Theatre, on the candle lighting, Shavuot meditations campus of Beverly Hills High photo courtesy of Mike Pingel County Museum and more. 1317 N. Crescent Heights of Art’s (LACMA) School. “Separate Tables” is a com- Chico’s Angels returns with “Viva La Chicas: Chico’s Angels Variety Blvd., West Hollywood. RSVP pilation of two short plays that share Hour” running Thursday, May 25 through Sunday, May 28 at the Cavern Wallis Annenberg requested by calling (323)656-3150, curatorial fellow, a location – a dining room in a resi- Club Theater inside Casita Del Campo Restaurant. The show features or email [email protected]. will discuss the dential hotel in Bournemouth, music, dance and comedy. Showtime is 8 p.m., Thursday; 8 and 10 p.m., England – as well as some of the work of Latin Friday and Saturday; 3, 6 and 8 p.m., Sunday. Admission is $25. 1920 same characters. The first act, “Table American artists Hyperion Ave., chicosangels.com. in the 1960s on Thursday, June 1 at by the Window,” focuses on an alco- DeadGrateful Dead & fansCompany are invited to per- 12:30 p.m. The talk is in the museum’s holic left-wing writer who loves the formances by Dead & Company on newly reinstalled Latin American art female manager of the hotel. The sec- Wednesday, May 31 and Thursday, the U.S. – join a cast of 45 perform- galleries and includes viewing of many ond act, “Table Number Seven,” cen- June 1 at the Hollywood Bowl. The ers in a production fusing perfor- objects on display for the first time at ters on an ex-Army man who enjoys The Tug of War group features Grateful Dead mem- L.A. Theatre Works presents the mance and visual artistry. Tickets LACMA. 5905 Wilshire Blvd. the company of a spinster. bers Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann world premiere of “The Tug of War” start at $38. 300 E. Green St. (323)857-60000, lacma.org. Showtimes are 8 p.m., Thursday and Bob Weir; singer and guitarist running from Thursday, May 25 (626)449-7360, memory5d.com. through Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday. through Sunday, May 28 in the John Mayer; Allman Brothers’ bassist Tickets are $30. 241 S. Moreno Dr. James Bridges Theater at UCLA. Oteil Burbridge; and Fare Thee Well (310)364-0535, theatre40.org. With the world on the brink of war, and RatDog keyboardist Jeff Burt Bacharach the judgment of an untested president Deva Premal Chimenti. Tickets start at $40. 2301 Singer and songwriter Burt Bacharach is called into question. The produc- N. Highland Ave. ticketmaster.com, will perform with tion asks the question, “What kind of deadandcompany.com. his 10-piece band S/HeAlexandra & Billings’ Me show “S/He & andChant artistsMiten Deva Premal and intellectual and emotional stamina on Thursday, Me: A Theatrical Cabaret” runs from Miten bring their “Temple at does it take to make the right deci- June 1 at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 25 through Midnight” tour to Los Angeles on sion?” Showtimes are 8 p.m., May 25 in UCLA’s Royce Sunday, June 11 at the Los Angeles Saturday, May 27 from 7:30 to 11 Social Media for and 26; 3 and 8 p.m., May 27; and 4 Hall. The three- LGBT Center’s Lily Tomlin/Jane p.m. at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre. p.m., May 28. Tickets start at $15. time Academy Wagner Cultural Arts Center. The Accompanied by Nepalese bansuri Businesses 235 Charles E. Young Drive. The Beverly Hills Chamber of Award-winner show by Billings, star of Amazon maestro Manose, bassist Joby Baker (310)827-0889, www.latw.org. Commerce is holding a “Business and eight-time Prime’s show “Transparent,” chroni- and Danish percussionist Rishi, Needs to Know-Social Media Grammy Award-winner will perform cles the unvarnished, complex, des- Premal and Miten will perform their Strategy 101” forum on Wednesday, hits from his extensive song cata- perate and often hilarious story of unique, spiritually inspired mantras, May 31 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Learn logue. Tickets start at $39. 340 Royce the star’s transition from young Memory“Memory 5D+,” 5D+ a theater and music songs and chants. Tickets are $45. how to use social media to meet mar- Drive. arts.ucla.edu. Scott into the show-stopping festival, is on Friday, May 26 and 4401 W. Eighth St. (323)939-0126, Alexandra. Showtimes are 8 p.m., Saturday, May 27 at 8 p.m. at the ebellla.org/theatre. Thursday through Saturday; 7 p.m., Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Sunday. Tickets are $30. 1125 N. Seventeen of China’s premiere musi- McCadden Place. 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   Los Angeles celebrates The Los Angeles City Council’s Jewish Heritage Month planning committee canceled its meeting on Tuesday because it did not have a quorum – delaying a vote on the proposed Academy Square project in Hollywood. The proposed five-structure, 500,000 square-foot development would include office space and restaurants in four buildings up to six stories tall. The fifth building, a 19-story residential tower, would contain 200 multi-family residences, a gym and a pool. The project would also include 27,768 square feet of privately main- tained, publicly accessible open space.

Just south of ArcLight photo by Edwin Folven Hollywood, the floor area ratio for photo courtesy of the mayor’s office the project would be 3.22:1, and it The existing structures on the left would be demolished if a proposed would span the full city block 500,000 square-foot development is approved by the City Council. L’CHAIM! Angelenos celebrated the city’s first Jewish Heritage bound by 6314-6372 W. De two office buildings, an auto Hollywood, LLC – will not Month at City Hall last week with Mayor Eric Garcetti, City Attorney Longpre Ave. to the north, 1338- repair facility, surface parking exceed 110 feet, not including Mike Feuer, and members of the Los Angeles City Council. Los 1352 N. Ivar Street to the west, lots, one single-family residence rooftop structures. Angeles is home to one of the largest Jewish populations in the world. 6331-6355 W. Homewood Ave. to and a three-unit apartment build- The PLUM Committee is Feuer and other city leaders said it was a meaningful day at city hall. the south, and 1335-1357 N. Vine ing. The height of the new project expected to consider the proposal Former President George W. Bush declared the first national Jewish Street to the east. The parcel is – proposed by Rescore in mid-June. Heritage Month in May, 2006. currently occupied by three sin- gle-story commercial buildings, surface parking areas and lawn. On Friday, May 19, the Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance withdrew its appeal to the project. The project is proposed by Phil Tate, KR Academy, LLC and Kilroy Realty. In addition to the cancellation of the City Council’s Planning and Land Use (PLUM) Committee meeting on Tuesday, attorneys for the project applicant requested an extension on the vote. Earlier this year, the Los Angeles Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the project. In April, construction started on a 7-story mixed-use project with 369 residential units and 2,570 square feet of commercial space in Hollywood, called “1311 Cahuenga,” across the street from the project site for the Academy Square proposal. The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved 1311 Cahuenga on Dec. 6, 2016, as well as demolition of READ US ONLINE ...&(6,63#03655&)2* $#'./1'0'.(- 2*0#6167455+672%71$6 /6.50-063
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Suspect wanted for attack Mann killed in Hollywood’s first murder of 2017 Detectives views with wit- nesses and resi- surmise incident dents of the build- on
  elderly pedestrian was gang-related ing. Radtke said it appears the sus- Wilshire Division detectives
  pects were specifi- are asking for the public’s help cally targeting in identifying and locating a Detectives hope a tip will lead Delatorre, although male suspect who assaulted an them to two suspects who shot and the motive is elderly victim on May 22 near killed a victim in Hollywood on unknown. 180 S. Formosa Ave. May 18 at an apartment building in Detectives sur- A witness reported seeing the the 1500 block of Wilcox Avenue. mise the incident photo by Luke Harold suspect punch and kick the vic- The murder was the first in was gang-related. A memorial was placed on the sidewalk outside the tim multiple times at approxi- Hollywood in 2017, said Lt. John “It appears that victim’s apartment building on Wilcox Avenue. mately 8:30 a.m. The suspect, Radtke, with the Los Angeles they knew who who is believed to be a transient, Police Department’s West Bureau they were looking then fled on foot northbound on Homicide Unit. At approximately for,” Radtke said. “We still definite- keeping crime suppressed. La Brea Avenue from Oakwood 11 p.m., two male suspects kicked ly need help from the community.” “It’s still incredibly low,” Radtke Avenue. in the door of a first-floor apart- The suspects were described as added. “Violent crime is down in The suspect was identified as ment and shot the victim, identified Hispanic men 20 to 30 years old. many parts of Los Angeles. To be black, approximately 40 years as Brian Delatorre, 21. The victim One was wearing a Los Angeles all the way to June with no homi- old, 6 feet tall, 150 pounds with jumped out a window and was Dodgers-style jacket. cides in Hollywood is incredible.” gray hair. The victim was found by police in an alley next to The lieutenant said detectives are Anyone with information about Jewish. photo courtesy of the LAPD the apartment building near Sunset also reviewing security camera the murder is urged to call detec- “I was distraught to learn of an Police released a photograph of Boulevard and Wilcox Avenue. footage from the area. He said tives with the LAPD’s West Bureau attack in broad daylight on an the suspect who assaulted an Delatorre was taken to a hospital, although the homicide ends a streak Homicide Unit at (213)382-9470. elderly man walking home from where he was pronounced dead. During weekends and off-hours, elderly man on Formosa Avenue. with no murders in Hollywood so shul in District 5,” said Investigators learned about the far this year, he credited officers call the LAPD’s hotline at Councilman Paul Koretz. “My sequence of events through inter- with the Hollywood Division for (877)LAPD247. staff and I are sending prayers to resolved. I am working to assure him and his family for a speedy residents are safe and would like recovery. I am actively follow- to thank the LAPD for respond- ing the LAPD investigation and ing to the incident quickly.” being briefed every hour on the Anyone with information is Body found in Griffith Park remains unidentified hour. This incident has not yet asked to call detectives at
  trail, located in the hills north of believe he was a transient because a been designated a hate crime and (213)922-8260. During week- Los Feliz off Western Canyon Road sleeping bag and blankets were the investigation is still active ends and off-hours, call the Los Angeles County Coroner’s and Fern Dell Drive. The body was found nearby, Winter said. It is and fluid. I have requested extra LAPD’s hotline at Office officials are trying to identi- badly decomposed, and law unclear how long the body had patrols until the incident is (877)LAPD247. fy a man whose body was found by enforcement authorities notified the been at the location. Authorities hikers in Griffith Park on Monday. coroner’s office. have not been able to determine the The hikers notified a park ranger The body had no visible signs of man’s age or ethnicity. The investi- at approximately 6 p.m. about the trauma, said coroner’s office gation will likely take days or Car accident injures five near body near the Western Canyon spokesman Ed Winter. Authorities weeks, Winter added.

SunsetFive people sustainedand L minora Cienegacorner of the intersection, injuring injuries on May 21 in a collision at four pedestrians, said Sgt. Jeff the intersection of La Cienega and Bishop, with the West Hollywood Sunset Boulevards in West Sheriff’s Station. Hollywood. Paramedics took the four victims At approximately 9 p.m., a vehi- to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for cle traveling east on Sunset treatment of minor injuries. A pas- Boulevard collided with a car mak- senger in one of the vehicles was ing a left turn from westbound also hospitalized and released. Sunset Boulevard onto south La Bishop described the incident as Cienega Boulevard. One of the an accident. No arrests were made vehicles jumped a curb and went and the cause is under investiga- onto a sidewalk at the southeast tion.

Police arrest burglary suspects believed to be part of a crew Los Angeles County Sheriff’s pects were apprehended. Stolen Department detectives have arrest- property and cash taken from the ed two people allegedly involved in residence was recovered. a series of burglaries in the Mid- Holmes was booked for residen- City area and the San Gabriel tial burglary, conspiracy to commit Valley. burglary, criminal street terrorism Detectives were investigating a and resisting arrest. The driver, a 34- suspicious SUV on May 16 that year-old woman, was booked for was believed to be used during the the same alleged crimes as well as residential burglaries. At approxi- felony evading police. mately 11 a.m., investigators fol- The sheriff’s department’s Major lowed the Porsche Cayenne to the Crimes Bureau, Burglary Robbery 14500 block of Wadkins Avenue in Task Force is working with the the city of Gardena. A suspect, later Gardena Police Department on the determined to be Ricky Holmes, investigation. Investigators from 39, exited the vehicle and walked both agencies are attempting to through a side yard of a residence. determine if the suspects are respon- Minutes later, the suspect came out sible for additional burglaries. of the front door of the residence Both suspects are residents of carrying bag. Los Angeles. Holmes is a docu- The suspect reentered the SUV mented gang member. He is being and drove away. Detectives con- held on $1 million bail. firmed that a side window to the Investigators said Holmes has a sig- residence had been opened and the nificant criminal history and is a interior of the home was ransacked. six-time convicted felon. They notified Gardena Police The female driver is a suspected Department officers, who attempt- street gang associate who is a four- ed to stop the SUV. A brief pursuit time convicted felon. She remains ensued and within minutes, the sus- free on bail pending a court hearing pect’s vehicle stopped and both sus- in June. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 May 25, 2017 Cyclist blazes trail for safety after nearly being killed in hit-and-run
  ic,” O’Farrell said. recently, Kevitt and SAFE “Finish the Ride” continues to launched a support program for vic- It’s been more than four years grow, and includes rides of varying tims of hit-and-run collisions who since an unidentified driver struck distances through Griffith Park suit- are hospitalized. He said while sup- Hollywood resident Damian Kevitt ed to all skill levels. People also port groups exist for addiction and as he rode his bike through Griffith walk, skateboard, roller skate and many other maladies and condi- Park, leaving him severely injured. use other forms of transportation to tions, there was no group to help On May 21, more than 750 peo- show solidarity. The event this year people who were injured after ple joined Kevitt in Griffith Park featured a bicycle safety workshop being struck by cars. for the fourth annual “Finish the for children. “We have been developing a sup- Ride,” an event he created in the “It’s a ride, run, walk and roll,” port service that is currently in 13 aftermath of the collision that raises Kevitt said. “We have everything different hospitals,” Kevitt said. awareness about traffic safety. from families to half-century hard- “The hospitals refer patients who Kevitt was struck on Feb. 17, core riders.” need help. We help people file 2013 near the Autry Museum of the Kevitt said he knew he was on to police reports and inform them American West and dragged under something positive when hundreds about how to get help from victim the vehicle down an onramp to the of people joined him for the first assistance funds. It’s a free ser- Golden State (5) Freeway, before ride in 2014. He parlayed the suc- vice.” the driver sped away. Authorities cess into SAFE, which is now The service is available at Good said at the time that his injuries involved in the city’s Vision Zero Samaritan Hospital, Harbor UCLA could easily have been fatal. initiative seeking to eliminate traf- Medical Center and many regional Kevitt was hospitalized for fic deaths by 2025. In 2015, Kevitt trauma centers. Kevitt said he is months and one of his legs was and SAFE worked with the Los working with Cedars-Sinai Medical amputated. Although he lost a limb, Angeles City Council to establish a Center and other hospitals in the Kevitt did not lose his passion for standing reward for hit-and-runs. local area to expand the service. photo courtesy of the 13th Council District Office helping others. He turned the expe- Rewards of up to $50,000 are now Kevitt also launched the Streets, Councilman Mitch O’Farrell (left) rode in “Finish the Ride” last week with rience into a positive force for automatically available in cases Art, SAFE program, which pairs Damian Kevitt, the event’s organizer. Kevitt was struck and severely change, starting the first “Finish the involving hit-and-run fatalities. high school students with film pro- injured by a hit-and-run driver in Griffith Park in 2013. Ride” event in 2014 and later form- Kevitt also found an ally in for- duction professionals to create pub- ing Streets Are For Everyone mer Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D- lic service announcements (PSAs) ing traffic-related deaths. Kevitt Gillman said the city is partnering (SAFE), a nonprofit advocating for Los Angeles), who authored legis- about traffic safety. The students’ said the need is more evident than with SAFE on Vision Zero and he pedestrian and bicycle safety pro- lation that led to a statewide “yel- PSAs are judged in a competition ever, with 40,000 traffic deaths credited Kevitt with raising aware- grams. low alert” system in 2015. Under and an awards ceremony was held nationwide last year, and 50,000 ness about the problem. Kevitt said the support he contin- the law, “yellow alerts” about hit- last week at Los Angeles Police people hospitalized in Los Angeles “We have partnered with him on ues to receive is surprising and and-run vehicles are broadcast on Department headquarters. Kevitt County in 2017 because of traffic multiple safety education pro- rewarding. He rode alongside electronic freeway signs similar to hopes to expand Streets, Art, SAFE collisions. grams, most recently with the high Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th Amber Alerts when children are in schools throughout Los Angeles. “A disproportionate number [of school public service announce- District, at the event on May 21. believed to have been abducted. Organizers with SAFE plan to people injured are] pedestrians and ment competition,” Gillman said. “I am happy to support Damian SAFE also funded 300 billboards get more involved in the Vision cyclists,” Kevitt said. “A big part of Vision Zero is and raise awareness about bicycle throughout Los Angeles County Zero 2025 initiative to help imple- Los Angeles Department of safety and our hit-and-run epidem- with traffic safety messages. More ment programs aimed at eliminat- Transportation spokesman Bruce See Finish the Ride page 25 6 May 25, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

based on attendance, and an extra lowest income quintile remain L.A. moves closer to granting LAUSD children $50 if parents and guardians com- among the lowest earners as adults plete financial education courses. if they don’t graduate college. Only New York City will launch a 16 percent with a college degree savings accounts for college Child Savings Account pilot pro- remained in the bottom quintile. gram in one of its school districts   
  University of Kansas, such students supporting students and their fami- “This is an opportunity for all this fall. Approximately 10,000 stu- are four times more likely to gradu- lies.” families, no matter their back- dents will receive $100 accounts Outgoing board of education ground or socioeconomic status, to To help offset rising college costs ate from college if they have a sav- over the next three years. and student debt, the Los Angeles ings account with up to $499 before member Monica Garcia said last turn aspirations for higher educa- The potential Los Angeles pro- tion into reality,” Ryu said in a City Council voted last week to reaching college age. year that the program would help gram has been praised by local continue exploring ways to help Giving every kindergarten stu- the district reach its goal of 100 per- statement after introducing the organizations including the Los motion. each Los Angeles Unified School dent in the district a $50 deposit cent graduation. Feliz Neighborhood Council and District incoming kindergartener would cost $2.7 million per year, “We must continue to invest in The motion cited the G.I. Bill, California State University, Los which helps veterans pay for post- save for a college education. assuming a constant enrollment of every child in Los Angeles, with Angeles Associated Students. secondary education, as a success- After a unanimous council vote 44,000 kindergarteners, according our beliefs, with our dollars and our A few residents at last Friday’s ful example of improving access to on May 19, the city’s Housing and to the city administrative officer. It willingness to collaborate to make council meeting were skeptical of Community Investment could cost as much as $3.4 million sure our graduates are ready for the cost. higher education. Department will review the logis- based on 55,000 kindergarten stu- their first day in college,” she said. “I’m not sure we can afford it “Narrowing the gaps in college tics, including funding sources to dents. Over 13 years, the projected Several other U.S. cities have given all of the financial chal- participation, and increasing finan- hire consultation, for implementing range of the program’s cost is $35.1 implemented similar programs, lenges” in the city’s 2017-2018 city cial opportunity and security across a pilot Child Savings Account pro- million to $44.2 million. Students often mentioning the rising costs of budget, said Studio City resident income groups, are vital to the con- gram. in the district’s charter schools higher education that have dispro- Eric Preven, a regular attendee at tinued growth of our city,” Ryu’s Councilman David Ryu, 4th would be included. portionately affected poorer stu- city council meetings. motion stated. “The rapid growth of District, first put the idea into There would also be additional dents. The program would add a rela- Children’s Savings Accounts illus- motion last year based on research program administration fees and In St. Louis, a Children’s Savings tively modest expense compared to trates that even modest asset owner- showing that low- to moderate- costs for the city. The school district Account program funded by the the city’s ongoing $200 million- ship – something as simple as a income students with school sav- would not incur any costs. city launched in 2015, giving $50 plus budget deficit, but it could help savings account – can increase ings accounts are more likely to go Outgoing board of education accounts to 3,200 kindergarteners. poorer students; according to the financial security and expand to college and graduate. president Steve Zimmer has called The program includes incentives Brookings Institution, 45 percent of opportunity for the next generation According to a 2013 study by the the program “an essential step in such as an additional $30 per year children whose parents are in the of Angelenos.”

Award. rare or endangered, as well as a Cuisine, Red O, Salt’s Cure, Beastly Ball proceeds in part botanical collection comprising Simmzy’s, Taix French Restaurant, support the zoo’s new Species over 800 different plant species Tart Bites Bakery, Taste Of The Conservation Action Network with approximately 7,000 individ- Wild Catering at the Los Angeles (SCAN), including a dedicated ual plants. Zoo and Yummy Cupcakes. curator of conservation whose sole Restaurants that donated services The Los Angeles Zoo and focus will be to identify and included Antonio’s Pizzeria & Botanical Gardens this year marks respond to urgent animal conserva- Italian Restaurant, Celestino its 50th anniversary with a yearlong tion issues around the world. The Ristorante, Earthbar, El Cholo – “ZooLAbration” of its Nov. 28, landmark Los Angeles Zoo and Los Angeles, Delicious Arts, El 1966, opening. Having recently Botanical Gardens, drawing nearly Coyote Mexican Café, The Federal completed a $172 million Master 1.8 million visitors each year, is Bar, Frida Restaurant Americana, Plan which significantly improved home to a diverse collection of Hard Rock Café, Jersey Mike’s the zoo, the 50th anniversary coin- 1,100 animals representing 250 dif- Subs, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, cides with the early planning stages photo by Jamie Pham ferent species, many of which are Little Sister, Malbec Argentinian of a new master plan for the future. From left, Gary E. Knell, president and CEO of the National Geographic Society, which received the Beastly Ball’s Tom Mankiewicz Leadership Award; GLAZA President Connie Morgan; L.A. Zoo Director John Lewis; and keeper Francisco Moran with an L.A. Zoo woma python.

FurryWith some of thefestival best food in the record-breakingat L.A. $2.85 Zoo million for region served along the path of a the L.A. Zoo. world-renowned zoo, and live The fundraiser celebrated the music to boot, it’s difficult to imag- L.A. Zoo’s 50th anniversary and ine an event as fun as the annual featured a performance by guitarist Beastly Ball. and wildlife advocate Slash in an Yet somehow, experiencing the exclusive live concert with special party at the Los Angeles Zoo on guests Jack Black, Grace Potter and Saturday quickly exceeded expec- Bernard Fowler, backed by Jimmy tations. Visitors were overcome Vivino and The Basic Cable Band with a childlike excitement while from the “Conan O’Brien Show”. strolling among some the rarest and President of the Greater Los most beautiful creatures to crawl, Angeles Zoo Association Connie slither or hop – all while indulging Morgan and L.A. Zoo director John in delicious dishes and desserts. Lewis bestowed the Tom Beastly Ball guests, dressed in Mankiewicz Leadership Award on “safari casual” attire, watched ani- the National Geographic Society, mal feedings, chatted with keepers represented by Gary E. Knell, pres- and viewed small animals up close, ident and CEO. The National including a Lanner falcon, macaw, Geographic Society, a nonprofit Angolan python, skink, bearded that invests in exploration, scientif- dragon and more. The annual ic research, storytelling and educa- Beastly Ball attracted nearly 1,000 tion, is the seventh recipient of the guests on May 20 and raised a Tom Mankiewicz Leadership Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 May 25, 2017

Seven week long Beverly Hills traffic detours scheduled to begin on June 3 Detours for North Santa Monica at Century Park East for approxi- overall duration of construction Boulevard will start on June 3 and mately three weeks. and keep the project’s western continue for about seven weeks. Then, starting in late June for section on track for completion The 18-month reconstruction approximately four weeks, the before the holiday shopping sea- project of the entire boulevard will work will shift to the northern por- son. move into the first of three phases tion of the roadway between Once completed, improvements requiring detours: removing the Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo to North Santa Monica Boulevard roadway and replacing it with new Drive. During that time, two west- will include rebuilt roadway with photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills asphalt between Wilshire bound lanes and one eastbound a rubberized asphalt surface to Boulevard and Rodeo Drive. lane on North Santa Monica provide a smoother and quieter Starting June 3, traffic on North Boulevard will be open with occa- ride; upgraded drainage system; Santa Monica Boulevard in removed. Santa Monica Boulevard will be sional additional lane closures. new curbs and gutters; widening Century City. Buses will stop just An extensive outreach program limited to two westbound lanes The same traffic detours will be of the road on the south side west of Charleville Boulevard and is underway to inform the com- and eastbound traffic will be available. between Cañon Drive and continue on South Santa Monica munity on the progress of the pro- rerouted to South Santa Monica The work and road closures are Wilshire Boulevard; a standard- Boulevard with a second stop west ject and how to navigate streets and Wilshire Boulevards starting scheduled in order to shorten the ized street-lighting system along of Camden Drive. The eastbound during construction. the north side; ADA compliant buses will return to North Santa The city’s website, beverly- access upgrades; new sidewalks; Monica Boulevard by way of hills.org/smblvd, will be updated low-impact drainage landscaping Crescent Drive. and residents and businesses can that complies with the urban water sign up to receive emailed notifi- Greg Barton named Beverly quality regulations; and new land- Turn Restrictions cations through Ask Bev at bever- scaping on the south side of the In order to limit vehicles divert- lyhills.org/AskBev. Hills Fire Chief boulevard. ing into residential neighbor- Or stay in touch via The city of Beverly Hills through the ranks from an entry- hoods, left turns will be prohibited Facebook.com/CityofBeverlyhills appointed Deputy Fire Chief level firefighter position in 1995 Bus Stops from eastbound Wilshire onto and Twitter.com/CityofBevHills. Greg Barton to be the communi- to fire captain, fire marshal and Buses will continue to travel Trenton Drive. City staff can also be reached ty’s next Fire Chief. battalion chief. westbound on North Santa via email at smblvd@beverly- Barton, a 22-year veteran of His vast knowledge of fire- Monica Boulevard with stops at Crosswalk hills.org, the project helpline at the Beverly Hills Fire fighting and emergency opera- Camden Drive and Wilshire The crosswalk at South Santa (424)339-9033 or the Public Department, will replace Chief tions includes expertise in com- Boulevard. Buses travelling east- Monica Boulevard and Lasky Works customer service line at Ralph Mundell who is retiring in plex rescue operations, haz- bound will be diverted onto South Drive will be temporarily (310)285-2467. late June. ardous materials and wildland “Appointing Greg was an easy fire behavior. decision,” said Mayor Lili Barton holds a master’s Bosse. “He is a very talented degree in public administration leader and a true mentor to his and has completed programs at staff. His calm and friendly way the Naval Postgraduate School of dealing with everyone he Center for Homeland Defense meets is cherished and appreci- and Security-Executive Leaders ated by residents, his colleagues Program, the Los Angeles Fire on the Fire Department, other Department Leadership city employees and by this coun- Academy and the National Fire cil.” Academy Executive Fire Officer City Manager Mahdi Aluzri Program, among other educa- said Barton is a person of “out- tional programs. standing leadership abilities, Barton has earned numerous experience and ethics” and is awards, including Firefighter of devoted to public service. the Year recognitions from the “We are extremely fortunate Kiwanis Club in 1998, the to have him in our department Beverly Hills Fire Department in and for his willingness to step up 2002 and the Beverly Hills to the position as chief,” Aluzri Masonic Lodge in 2008. said. His many certifications cover Barton has spent most of his every aspect of firefighting and firefighting career in the city of emergency management. Beverly Hills, moving up

Beverly Hills Fire Chief Mundell retiring in June Beverly Hills Fire Chief Ralph response plan and establishing a Mundell, who has been with the bicycle emergency medical techni- city since 1984, and has served his cian program. He also served as current roles since 2013, is retiring the president of the Beverly Hills in June. Firefighters’ Association for 14 Deputy Chief Greg Barton will years. step in as the new chief. Mundell has earned numerous “Ralph has been a great partner awards, including two Harvey in keeping this city safe over the Adair Awards for Meritorious last four years,” said City Manager Service, a Fred Tarquinio Award Mahdi Aluzri. “We will miss him, for Dedicated Service, and the but one of his legacies is that he is Felix Rothchild Award for an outstanding leader with a well- Firefighter of the Year. trained and capable staff. He An active participant in many leaves the Fire Department in community boards and associa- excellent shape.” tions, Mundell has served the Mundell started as an entry- Rotary International, Beverly Hills level firefighter and came up Committee for the Special through the ranks to hold various Olympics Host Town, leadership positions over the years International Association of the including fire inspector, fire engi- Fire Chiefs, California State neer, fire captain, fire marshal, Firefighters’ Association and as the safety and training officer, shift Board of Directors’ President for battalion chief, deputy fire chief the Beverly Hills 9/11 Committee. and, ultimately, fire chief. Mundell says he owes his suc- He earned a bachelor’s degree cess in Beverly Hills to the from California State University, unyielding support of his wife, Long Beach and is a certified Fire Donna, and two sons: RJ, a city of Officer and Chief Officer in the Burbank Firefighter, and Brian, a State of California. He spearhead- professional baseball player for the ed many critical projects, such as Colorado Rockies. developing an active shooter 8 May 25, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

New Metro Bike Hub opens at Hollywood & Metro continues work along

VineThe Los station Angeles County WilshireThe Los Angeles Boulevard County hour parking validation will be Metropolitan Transportation Metropolitan Transportation provided Monday through Friday Authority (Metro) on Friday cele- Authority (Metro) will continue from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists brated the grand opening of a new advanced utility relocation work in must mention “Metro” for valida- Metro Bike Hub at the Beverly Hills through Friday, May tion. Hollywood/Vine Metro Red Line 26 as part of the Purple Line Additional Purple Line Station. Extension subway project. Extension project construction will The $560,000, 1,000-square- The work is occurring along the also continue in the Miracle Mile foot facility is located at 1630 N. north side of Wilshire Boulevard and Wilshire Center neighbor- Vine Street near ground-floor near Gale Drive, and during day- hoods through May 26. Pot holing retail space. time hours along La Cienega just will occur near Wilshire and The facility includes parking for north of Wilshire Boulevard. Crenshaw Boulevards. There will 64 bicycles under closed-circuit Northbound La Cienega be intermittent changes to traffic TV surveillance, secure access, Boulevard will be reduced to two control and street lighting on peak-hour staff availability, same- lanes near Wilshire Boulevard Wilshire Boulevard from Orange day repairs, accessory sales and from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday- Drive to La Brea Avenue. bike-related clinics. Friday. Evening work will consist Excavation is also occurring “Hollywood and Vine, one of of conduit placement. The west- behind a closed area in the street L.A.’s premiere entertainment bound curb lane of Wilshire at Wilshire Boulevard and destinations known around the Boulevard will be closed intermit- Sycamore Avenue. world, now has a safe, secure tently at Gale Drive. There will Metro is also completing geot- facility for everyone who wants to also be intermittent closures of echnical instrumentation and travel by bicycle to enjoy the photo courtesy of the Council District 13 office north Gale Drive, and a partial decking preparation near Hollywood Walk of Fame, hotels, City officials gathered at the Hollywood/Vine Metro Red Line. sidewalk closure on the east side of Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax theatres, museums, nightlife and Gale Drive. Avenue. other major Hollywood venues,” Metro has launched a one-hour For information, visit said John Fasana, Metro board partnerships with local tour opera- in the facility, which is accessible parking validation program at metro.net. Members of the public chair and mayor pro-tem of tors to rent bikes at the site, and 24/7 with surveillance cameras 8350 Wilshire Blvd. and 8447 with questions or concerns about Duarte. “What’s more, this bike will explore other possible bike- and intrusion detection technolo- Wilshire Blvd. The parking Purple Line Extension construc- hub is the perfect solution for related activities to encourage gy to provide increased security. replaces metered spots removed tion activity can also call the 24- Hollywood-area commuters who local bicycle trips. Users can register online at along Wilshire Boulevard between hour project hotline at (213)922- want to bike to and from Metro’s BikeHub is a partner with metro.net/bikehub, or they can San Vicente and La Cienega 6934, and email the project team subway station to complete their Metro’s bike share vendor, show up and register in person at Boulevards in Beverly Hills. One- at [email protected]. first and last mile connections. Bicycle Transit Systems, and will the hub itself. Either way, Metro’s new bike hub help customers purchase bike A driver’s license or Metro Bike will make it much easier to com- share memberships. Hub card is used to enter the facil- bine trips and avoid Hollywood “Bike hubs represent Metro’s ity. Users are responsible for lock- Boulevard’s traffic and parking latest efforts to create a balanced ing their bike and gear to the Beverly Hills announces schedule challenges.” transportation system in L.A. racks. Bike hubs provide an attractive County and give people new ways “Metro’s Bike Hub is a wel- option for commuters who drive to connect with the Metro sys- come new addition to Hollywood for Concerts on Canon to Metro park-and-ride lots, espe- tem,” said Phillip A. Washington, and Vine,” said Councilman cially for those who live within a Metro CEO. “These new hubs will Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District. “If bikeable distance of transit sta- help solve our customers’ most we want to reduce our reliance on tions. stubborn first mile/last mile trans- motor vehicles, Los Angeles resi- The hub allows riders to leave portation challenges. Commuters dents need better reliable transit their bikes at the station in a safe will increasingly have greater options. More people are riding environment and avoid the hassle opportunities to combine bicycle bikes to get to work and for recre- that sometimes comes with bring- and transit trips as we expand the ational purposes and the Metro ing bikes aboard crowded trains. network of Metro Bike Hubs Bike Hub is another step to build- Space for the hub was made throughout our region.” ing our bicycle infrastructure. I available by the W. Hotel as part Similar to Metro’s current bike am excited to have this new of a development agreement with locker program, parking at the world-class amenity in one of our Metro. The hotel sits atop Metro’s Hollywood/Vine hub will be city’s most iconic destinations.” Hollywood/Vine subway station. available for registered users who The Hollywood/Vine Metro The Metro Bike Hub will be pay $5 per week, $12 per month Bike Hub was funded through the staffed Monday through Friday or $60 per year. Federal Transit Administration from 7 -11 a.m. by BikeHub, The fee structure is designed to Grant for urban transportation photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills Metro’s contractor. appeal to a wide range of cus- planning. The company will host free bike tomers, including occasional bicy- The FTA’s contribution for the Free summer concert series great for blankets. Guests can repair and bike commuting clin- cle riders, seasonal riders and reg- bike hub was approximately kicks off with Eric E’s Boogie- enjoy dining in the park by bring- ics. ular commuters. $374,000. Woogie Band. ing their own picnic-packed meal BikeHub is also working on Only registered users can park The city of Beverly Hills’ 2017 or purchasing a boxed meal from Concerts on Canon series kicks one of the neighboring restau- off on Thursday, June 8 and con- rants. tinues through Aug. 31 in Beverly Beverly Canon Gardens is Canon Gardens on Canon Drive. located on Canon Drive between The free outdoor concert will the Montage Hotel and Bouchon We Run the Grove to erase MS on June 4 take place every Thursday in the Restaurant. Parking is available summer with two 45-minute adjacent to Beverly Canon during its annual run musical sets at 6 and 7:15 p.m. Gardens. Caruso’s The Grove will partner Tables and chairs will be pro- For information, visit beverly- with Race to Erase MS – an organi- vided on a first-come, first-served hills.org/concertsoncanon. zation dedicated to the treatment basis, and the large, grassy area is and cure of multiple sclerosis – for the annual We Run The Grove The summer series features thirteen concerts with a wide genre event on June 4. of music. This is the summer line-up: All ticket proceeds for the 13.1 mile run, as well as a 10k run and a · June 8 Eric E Ensemble - Big Band/Swing 5k run, will benefit Race to Erase · June 15 The Tokens - Doo-Wop MS and their Center Without Walls · June 22 Amber and Smoke - Acoustic Pop Duo program – a collaboration of the · June 29 Act Three - Broadway Tunes world’s leading MS research scien- · July 6 Rod Lightning and the Thunderbolts of Love - tists. Classic Rock Covers Race to Erase MS is dedicated to · July 13 The Hodads - Beach Boy Covers the treatment and ultimate cure of · July 20 Les Zazous - French Bistro Jazz multiple sclerosis. In addition, the · July 27 Tom Nolan Band - Motown group aims to increase awareness · August 3 Big Butter Jazz Band - New Orleans Jazz Swing by educating the public about the photo courtesy of the Grove · August 10 Leslie Paula and the Latin Soul Band - Latin Salsa mystifying disease. · August 17 Stephen Wise Temple Musical Singers Salute The Runner check-in begins at 5 a.m. Summer and the run begins at 7 a.m. at The to register is Thursday, June 1. use the hashtags · August 24 Joyce Marie - Brazilian Jazz Grove, located at 189 The Grove For information, visit “#RaceToEraseMS” and · August 31 Rod Lightning and the Thunderbolts of Love - Drive. erasems.org, or follow the group on “#EraseMS.” Classic Rock Covers Tickets are $20 and each runner Twitter at @RaceToEraseMS, and will receive a T-shirt. The last day Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 May 25, 2017

Studio City resident wins Mayor’s Choice at Beverly Hills artSHOW Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse optimism of color,” Bosse said. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, picked Stephen McClair, of Studio “The hummingbird in flight sym- the art show’s charitable partner, City, as the Mayor’s Choice Award bolized luck, courage and soaring provided family fun activities and Winner at the 44th annual Beverly towards endless possibilities. How entertainment. Hills artSHOW last weekend. wonderful and exciting to have it Artists are encouraged to apply McClair was one of 16 award bring its magic into the municipal in June for a juried spot in the winners out of 250 artists at the gallery of City Hall.” upcoming fall Beverly Hills show, which attracted 50,000 visi- Attendees enjoyed artwork in artSHOW, scheduled for Oct. 21- tors to Beverly Gardens Park. different mediums, including sculp- 22 at the Beverly Gardens Park Works were exhibited outdoors ture, glass, jewelry, photography, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is along four blocks of Beverly painting and more. Great food and free. Gardens Park on Santa Monica thirst-quenching drinks were avail- The artSHOW is produced by the Boulevard. able from gastro-worthy food city of Beverly Hills and is a bian- The Mayor’s Choice Award is trucks, juice and coffee trucks, and nual event. given to the artist from whom the beer and wine gardens. Healing For information, visit beverly- Mayor selects art for installation at Art Reaching Kids (H.A.R.K.) of hills.org/artshow. photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills one of the City’s public facilities to add to over 60 pieces of Public Art. The Mayor’s Choice Award was established to affirm the City’s sup- port of the arts and its commitment to the cultural community. After walking through the show’s four blocks of artwork, Bosse selected McClair’s painting “Flight of Spring.” The acrylic on canvas is a beautiful painting of bold colors with an image of a hummingbird. “I was inspired by the vibrant

Stumps on Parcels 12 and 13 remain, pending June 13 review The Beverly Hills City Council changed direction after press time last week on removing 195 tree stumps from two vacant properties known as Parcels 12 and 13 between Santa Monica Boulevard and Civic Center Drive. The work was initially scheduled to begin on May 19 but was post- poned pending further consideration by the City Council on June 13. The council directed city staff to remove the stumps during a May 16 study session, and later decided to revisit the issue in June. The stump removal will enable crews to complete gutter and curb repairs along the south side of Santa Monica Boulevard as part of a boulevard reconstruction project. Plans also call for an irrigation sys- tem and new fencing to be installed around the property. New landscap- ing will also be planted. The trees were cut down in 2015 by the property’s private owner, the Beverly Hills Land Company (BHLC). Thirteen of the stumps are on a two-foot strip running along Santa Monica Boulevard that is the city’s public right of way. The others straddle the property line on land jointly owned by the city and BHLC. Opponents of the removal con- tend that only the 13 stumps on the city right of way should be removed. The tree removal in 2015 was con- troversial because it was done with- out public notice, and crews hired by the BHLC did not request or receive a permit necessary to close a lane on Santa Monica Boulevard for the removal. Some residents want the stumps not entirely on city property to be preserved as evidence if a civil law- suit is filed in the future against the BHLC. 10 May 25, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Directors cement their OneWith the City commemoration One Pride: of 40 days of arts and culture Harvey Milk Day on Monday, West Hollywood launched One City One legacy in Hollywood Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival – the annual celebration of the artistic contributions of the LGBTQ com- munity. The festival runs through Friday, June 30, which marks the end of Pride month. With the theme of “Go West,” this year’s festival explores the nar- rative of an LGBTQ West Coast utopia – with the freedom to live openly in San Francisco, Los Angeles and the city of West Hollywood. The 2017 festival kicked off on Monday with an artist-led protest sign workshop in preparation for the #ResistMarch, which will take place on June 11. Photo by Tony Coelho Additional sign-making work- The city of West Hollywood held a workshop to help demonstrators cre- shops will take place in advance of ate signs for the upcoming #ResistMarch. the #ResistMarch during some fes- tival events. Lesbians to Watch Out For: '90s Blvd. Additionally, One City One Hollywood. L.A. Activism, opening reception Pride Day of History is on A complete list of this year’s One photos by Bob Freeman will be held on Friday, June 2, from Saturday, June 3 in the West City One Pride festival events, The TCL Chinese Theatre recently invited two of Hollywood’s top 7 to 9 p.m. at Plummer Park's Long Hollywood Library, 625 N. San including workshop information, is directors to place their handprints and footprints in the cement in the Hall, located at 7377 Santa Monica Vicente Blvd., and throughout West available at weho.org/pride. forecourt of the iconic theater. Michael Bay (above), accompanied by his dog Rebel, placed his handprints and footprints in the cement on May 23, while Ridley Scott left his handprints and footprints in the forecourt on May 17. Bay is known for his work on the “Transformers” film franchise, with the fifth installment, “Transformers: The Last Knight,” scheduled for release in June. He has also directed blockbusters such as “Armageddon” and “Pearl Harbor.” Scott is known for his work on the “Alien” film franchise. His most recent installment, “Alien: Covenant,” is currently in theaters. Scott is also known for films such as “Blade Runner,” “Thelma & Louise,” “Gladiator” and “Black Hawk Down.” The TCL Chinese Theatre is located at 6925 Hollywood Blvd. For information, visit tclchinesetheatres.com.

Governor announces commission and board appointments Gov. Jerry Brown has appointed Supervisors from 1992 to 2008. Cheryl C. Turner, 55, of Los She was a partner at Jones, Day, Angeles, to the California Board of Reavis and Pogue from 1987 to Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric 1992 and at Burke, Robinson and Technicians. Pearman from 1982 to 1987. Burke Turner has been principal attor- also served as a member of the Los ney at the Law Offices of Cheryl Angeles County Board of C. Turner since 1989. She was for- Supervisors from 1979 to 1982, a merly vice president of the Los member of the U.S. House of Angeles Convention and Representatives from 1972 to Exhibition Center Authority. The 1978, a member in the California position does not require Senate State Assembly from 1967 to 1972 confirmation and the compensa- and a member of the University of tion is $100 per diem. California Board of Regents from Brown also recently reappointed 1986 to 1992. Yvonne Burke, 84, of Los Angeles, She earned a juris doctor degree to the California Transportation from the University of Southern Commission, where she has served California Gould School of Law. since 2010. The position requires Senate con- Burke served as a member of the firmation and the compensation is Los Angeles County Board of $100 per diem. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 May 25, 2017

Residents tour south dam BoardThe Los Angeles hopes County Board to expand accessThe to motion CalFresh is part of an overall of Supervisors on Tuesday “This motion helps effort by Kuehl to ensure that low- approved a motion instructing the ensure that the income county residents meet their at Silver Lake director of the county’s county is doing its basic needs for food and shelter. Department of Public Social Studies also show that adults who Services (DPSS) to create a spe- part in ensuring that received CalFresh assistance as cialized unit to increase enrollment residents can put children have greater high school and retention in the CalFresh nutritious food on completion rates and lower rates of Program. stunted growth, obesity and heart CalFresh provides supplemental the table and lead disease. Additionally, CalFresh benefits to residents so they can healthy lives.” boosts economic activity and cre- buy nutritious food at supermar- ates jobs in food production and kets, grocery stores and farmers’ -Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, distribution. markets. Studies have found that 3rd District “There are families going hun- one out of three eligible Los gry in L.A. County despite the fact Angeles County residents os not that they qualify for help,” Hahn taking advantage of the program. first line of defense against poverty said. “CalFresh can make a world The motion was authored by and food insecurity for low-income of difference for a family in need Supervisors Sheila Kuehl, 3rd families and communities,” Kuehl and we have to do a better job in District, and Janice Hahn, 4th said. “This motion helps ensure L.A. County making sure our most District. The goal is to increase that the county is doing its part in vulnerable residents know that CalFresh participation by at least ensuring that residents can put help is available.” 20 percent over two years. nutritious food on the table and For information, visit “The CalFresh Program is the lead healthy lives.” calfresh.ca.gov.

MendozaSenator Tony Mendoza appointed (D- empowered as committee. chair His of record newHernandez, committee Ben Hueso, Ricardo Artesia) has been appointed as protecting consumers and the most Lara, Holly Mitchell, Mike photo courtesy of the 13th District Council Office chair of the newly formed vulnerable in our society and his Morrell, Josh Newman, Anthony Councilman Mitch O’Farrell (center), 13th District, recently joined Committee on Insurance, Banking passion for fair business regulation Portantino and Richard Roth. representatives of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and Financial Institutions by the will serve the Senate and our con- “I am honored to have been and local residents for a walking tour of the Silver Lake reservoir’s Senate Committee on Rules. stituents well,” said Senate appointed to be the chair of this south dam. Opening the south dam to the public is a short-term Effective today, the newly formed President Pro Tem Kevin de León new committee,” Mendoza said. “I improvement to enhance public access to the reservoir, O’Farrell said. committee will replace the (D-Los Angeles) said. will work closely with my col- The LADWP is refilling the reservoir after it was drained in 2015 to Committees on Insurance and Also serving on the committee leagues to ensure that we serve all allow for the construction of the Silver Lake Reservoir Complex Banking and Financial will be Senator Ted Gaines, who Californians to the best of our abil- Bypass Project, part of the utility’s compliance with updated state and Institutions. was appointed vice chair, and ity. I look forward to discussing federal drinking water quality regulations. Plans call for the area sur- “I am very pleased to have Senators Tom Berryhill, Cathleen many critical issues in the days to rounding the reservoir to be turned into a recreation area. Senator Mendoza lead that newly Galgiani, Steve Glazer, Ed come.” 12 May 25, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Donor recognized on Congregation Bais Naftoli hosts annual breakfast Congregation Bais Naftoli will host its 25th anniversary Breakfast on Sunday June 4 at 9:30 a.m. and Path of Angels will honor radio and television per- sonality Larry Elder and Rabbi Yuval Noff. The congregation is composed of members of many generations, from Holocaust survivors to mod- ern professionals. It provides chari- table services throughout Southern California to people in desperate need of food, clothing and shelter. Noff, a frequent visitor to Los Angeles, is the spiritual leader of Kol Simcha in Baltimore, Maryland. His organization pro- vides free care for relatives and photo courtesy of Andrew Friedman friends of patients at Johns Hopkins Congregation Bais Naftoli’s Andrew Friedman (right) is shown with Dr. Medical Center. The rabbi is a lead- ing member of the Iranian-Jewish Shlomo Frankel (left), honoree Rabbi Yuval Noff, Rabbi Yoel Gold and community and through his affilia- Dr. Arnold Ross. tion with the Rabbinical Council of America, provides judicial and Angeles County Sheriff Jim respectively, LAPD assistant chief mediation services. McDonnell and gubernatorial can- Beatrice Girmala and Councilman Elder can be heard nightly on didate and former mayor Antonio Paul Koretz, 5th District. AM 870, as well as weekly on the Villaraigosa. Also expected to Congregation Bais Naftoli is locat- “Sean Hannity Show.” He is a New attend are the Consul Generals of ed at 221 S. La Brea Ave. For infor- York Times best-selling author and Hungary and Germany, Tamas mation and reservations, call lecturer, and friend of the State of Szeles and Hans Jorg Neumann, (323)931-2476. Israel, Friedman said. Dignitaries scheduled to attend include Senate President Pro Tem Kevin De Leon, Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang, Los

photo courtesy of Project Angel Food Project Angel Food contributors can be recognized for their support JVS honors with a star on the Path of Angels, located on the sidewalk outside the organization’s headquarters at 922 Vine St. in Hollywood. On May 23, Project Angel Food honored donor and supporter community Nobuyuki “Nobu” Nagatsuma, a Tokyo-based businessman who learned about Project Angel Food on the website Charitybuzz. The website features online auctions with proceeds benefitting charities partners Jewish Vocation Services (JVS) such as Project Angel Food. Nagatsuma lives by the credo of philoso- Strictly Business L.A. will bring pher Daisako Ikeda, who said that consideration equals strength, so together more than 500 business the more considerate of others one is, the stronger they will become. and community leaders on Project Angel Food’s mission to provide meals to people with critical Wednesday, June 7 to honor illnesses resonated with Nagatsuma, said Mark McBride, director of Belmont Village Senior Living and philanthropy for the organization. AvalonBay Communities for their Since its inception 28 years ago, Project Angel Food has provided exemplary support of the JVS and more than 10.5 million free meals. The staff prepares over 11,000 its HealthWorks and meals a week. The Path of Angels was launched in 2010. Other ApartmentWorks career training donors with stars include Eric McCormack, of “Will & Grace,” and programs. his wife Janet, who are longtime Project Angel Food supporters. The companies are also being For information, visit angelfood.org. recognized for their contributions in helping people move from poverty to employment by sponsor- ing JVS training programs and hir- ing graduates. Additionally, the NCJWLA offers training session inaugural Founder’s Award will be presented to JVS honorary vice president Steven Hirsh. on social justice advocacy The event is at the Beverly The National Council of Jewish The event provides an opportuni- Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Blvd. Women, Los Angeles (NCJWLA) ty for people who are new or expe- A business networking reception is co-sponsoring the “JOIN for rienced in social justice work to begins at 11 a.m., followed by the Justice” community organizing come together for community orga- luncheon program from Noon to training session on Sunday, June 4 nizing training. Participants will 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $175 per per- from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the plan how to take action in coming son. For information and to RSVP, NCJWLA Council House at 543 N. years. For more information, visit call (323)761-8888 ext. 8891, or Fairfax Ave. joinforjustice.org and ncjwla.org. visit jvsla.org/sb-2017. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 May 25, 2017

City’s Gun Buyback program Sheriff’sHundreds of deputies department and other recognizes fallen deputies Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department personnel recently ran nets an arsenal of weapons the first leg of the 40th annual Memorial Torch Relay Run Ceremony starting at the Hall of Justice downtown. Additionally, many family members and friends on bicycles joined sheriff’s depart- ment personnel for the torch relay, which honors law enforcement members who lost their lives in the line of duty. Undersheriff Jacque LaBerge (pictured) presided over the cere- mony and launched the memorial relay with the lighting of the torch. LaBerge passed the torch to mem- bers of the sheriff’s department’s photo courtesy of the LASD Special Enforcement Bureau. The 300-mile run includes 58 photo courtesy of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Office segments of varying distances. The Run specifically honored Sgts. the names of Deputy Arthur J. route passed by each of the depart- Alfonso Lopez and Steven C. Solomon and Constable Charles W. More than 750 firearms were turned in to police on May 20 during ment’s police stations. Nearly Owen, of Los Angeles County Winston, of the sheriff’s depart- the city’s annual Gun Buyback program. People who anonymously 2,000 runners participated in the Sheriff’s Department, and Officer ment; and Deputy Marshal surrendered firearms received Target gift cards. Thirty-nine assault relay. Keith Wayne Boyer, of the Whittier Frederick F. Moore, of the Los rifles and a grenade launcher were collected last Saturday, as well as The 2017 Memorial Torch Relay Police Department. Additionally, Angeles County Marshal’s Office, numerous rifles, shotguns and pistols. Since 2009, the program has were added to the department’s collected over 16,000 guns. Memorial Wall. Solomon, Winston and Moore died in the line of duty Art dealer and gallery owner between 1917 and 1947. Schiff wants FBI background sentencedA former art dealer for was sen-embezzlementpay $1,142,500 to his victims, tenced on May 22 for stealing over Michael Ovitz and Michael Salke. checksCongressmen Adamfor Schiffyouth (D- protects organizations privacy rights by ensuring $1 million owed to the owners of On March 30, the defendant CA) and Mike Bishop’s (R-MI) that the specifics of a criminal paintings sold through his gallery, pleaded no contest to two counts of bipartisan Child Protection record are never disclosed without the Los Angeles County District grand theft by embezzlement. Improvements Act of 2017 (CPIA), explicit consent by the volunteer or Attorney’s Office announced. Beginning in 2012, Rubenstein also known as H.R. 695, was employee. It also provides an oppor- Deputy District Attorney Marisa sold a Takashi Murakami painting approved on May 22 in the U.S. tunity for individuals to correct Zarate, of the White Collar Crime on behalf of Salke did not give the House of Representatives. errors in their record. Division, said defendant Perry full amount to the client. CPIA ensures youth-serving CPIA does not authorize any new Rubenstein, 63, will serve six The following year, Rubenstein organizations can access FBI back- spending. The program will be sup- months in jail and three years of sold two Richard Prince paintings ground checks for prospective staff ported by fees assessed for back- formal probation. If the defendant on behalf of Ovitz but never paid and volunteers. ground checks by the requesting is found in violation of probation, the client and kept the proceeds. “When parents send their chil- nonprofit organizations. It also does he could be sentenced to 16 months Rubenstein once operated a gallery dren to after-school programs, not require organizations to conduct in state prison. in the 1200 block of N. Highland sports camps or for mentoring, they FBI fingerprint background checks, Rubenstein also was ordered to Ave. should be able to trust that their chil- but makes them available to those dren are in good hands,” Schiff said. wishing to use them. “An FBI background check is the “As a father of three, I know there gold standard, and I believe that’s is nothing more important than our Letters to the Editor what we should strive for when it children’s safety,” Bishop said. comes to protecting children, “When they participate in camps Beverly Hilton Murphy. How seniors and individuals with disabil- and afterschool activities, parents about considering the quality of ities who are put in potentially vul- deserve to have full peace of mind More nightlife in life of the citizens of this city for nerable situations. The passage of that their kids are in good hands. Beverly Hills is not a change, and not, say, visitors CPIA will ensure that every child- Youth-serving organizations across from the Middle East? serving organization in America has America agree, and they want to necessarily good access to the most comprehensive ensure they are hiring the best possi- Re “The late show with S.R. Willen and effective background check ble employees and volunteers. The Beverly Hills,” May 18 issue Beverly Hills possible. I’m pleased it has passed bipartisan Child Protection the House and hope that we can see Improvements Act makes that pos- Why, we might wish to ask it signed into law in the near future.” sible by addressing gaps in the cur- Mayor Bosse, do we need more Buses serve area The bill would ensure organiza- rent system – so every youth-serv- people to come to Beverly Hills? tions throughout the country have ing organization in America can Why do we need to make the near WeHo’s new access to FBI fingerprint searches in access the gold-standard of back- merchants richer, the streets a timely and affordable manner, and ground checks.” more crowded, the environment Movietown Square louder? Why do we need, in this Re “Letters to Editor: envisioned flood of happy Movietown Square should have partiers, the inevitable inebriates better amenities for seniors,” on our streets at night? May 11 issue I have lived in Beverly Hills Senate passes legislation on longer than our mayor has been I am by no means an apologist alive and stay precisely because for Metro. I am, however, a youth transit fare evasion it is a quiet place to live. senior who rides the bus fre- SB 614, legislation by Sen. Bob hall, Hertzberg said. The measure I do not choose to make my quently. Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys) to encour- is part of the senator’s ongoing home in livelier-at-night West It is important to know that age transit agencies to create efforts to discontinue what he Hollywood or Century City or there is a bus stop on Santa administrative processes for citing called overly harsh penalties for Westwood because I treasure the Monica Boulevard on the south- and fining juveniles who ride with- minor offenses that adversely serenity of our streets, especially east corner of Fuller going east out paying fares, was approved on affect the poor and working poor. “after hours.” In fact, it is a perk toward downtown, and just west May 15 by the state Senate. SB 882 reduces the likelihood a of living here that we can so eas- of the northwest corner of Fuller The governor signed SB 882 into youth will enter the criminal justice ily “enjoy the nightlife” of our going west. Bus 4 stops at these law last year, decriminalizing pub- system or drop out of school, neighboring cities and then come stops, which are quite close to lic transit fare evasion for minors Hertzberg added. Research shows home to a community that is the Movietown Square apart- by eliminating transit agencies’ that when a youth makes even one uniquely an oasis of calm. ments. The 704 is an express bus ability to cite riders for the offense court appearance during school, it So here is a question for and adding another stop would under the penal code. Criminal quadruples his or her odds of drop- Mayor Bosse, Vice Mayor Gold, go against the express nature of charges for transit fare evasion can ping out of school altogether, he Councilman Wunderlich, presi- the route. force youths to miss school for said. dent of the Chamber of court appearances, give them crim- As an alternative, SB 882 Commerce Johnson and of Laurie E. Scher inal records, and sometimes result encourages the use of an adminis- course, general manager of the West Hollywood in a youth ending up in juvenile trative process to assess penalties. 14 May 25, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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the 8700 block of Shoreham at At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2:25 a.m., an unknown suspect 12:30 a.m. committed a burglary in the 700 robbed a victim in the 300 block of block of N. McCadden Place. S. Gramercy Place. OLICE LOTTER At 8:14 a.m., an unknown suspect P B assaulted a victim in the 7000 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a block of Santa Monica. petty theft in the 6300 block of W. burglary in the 4300 block of W. Third at 10:30 p.m. Third at 2:30 a.m. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the An unknown suspect committed a areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between petty theft in the 7100 block of At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect May 6 and May 21. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- Santa Monica at noon. committed a petty theft in the 1300 robbed a victim near the corner of ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los block of N. La Brea. Romaine and El Centro. Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles At 6:50 p.m., an unknown suspect County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and committed a petty theft in the 8900 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect committed a the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. block of Santa Monica. tim in the 6200 block of Selma at petty theft in the 600 block of N. 11:50 p.m. Larchmont at 2 p.m. grand theft in the 9700 block of An unknown suspect committed a Beverly Hills Police Wilshire. The loss was estimated petty theft in the 900 block of May 16 At 5:45 p.m., an unknown suspect Department at $2,393. No description was pro- Hilldale at 7:19 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 7600 vided. At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Beverly. At 11:20 p.m., an unknown sus- assaulted a victim near the corner May 6 pect committed a burglary in the of Melrose and La Brea. An unknown suspect committed a May 12 1200 block of N. La Brea. burglary in the 5400 block of An identity theft was reported in Barton at 7:20 p.m. the 100 block of Reeves Drive. No A burglary was reported in the 700 An unknown suspect committed a May 18 petty theft in the 5700 block of further information was provided. block of Alpine Drive. No further A suspect assaulted a victim during information was provided. Hollywood at 6:40 a.m. At 11:40 a.m., a suspect assaulted a domestic violence incident in the May 8 6000 block of Romaine at 9 p.m. An unknown female suspect a victim during a domestic vio- At 9:50 a.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 300 block lence incident in the 900 block of committed a petty theft in the 4900 An unknown female suspect Spaulding. block of Melrose. At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- assaulted a victim near the corner of N. Rodeo Drive. The suspect pect stole a vehicle parked near of Charleville and South Willaman was approximately 30 years old, 5 the corner of Beachwood and feet 2 inches tall and 115 pounds. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect assaulted a Drive. The suspect was approxi- petty theft in the 8200 block of victim in the 900 block of N. las Santa Monica. mately 5 feet 5 inches tall and 135 Norton at 7:30 p.m. Palmas at 12:30 p.m. pounds. A burglary was reported in the An unknown suspect burglarized a 9000 block of Wilshire. The loss vehicle parked near the corner of was estimated at $400. At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect At 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect May 9 burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a petty theft in the 6300 Hollywood and Wilcox at 11 p.m. 1300 block of Fairfax. block of W. Sunset. A burglary was reported in the 300 Two unknown female suspects assaulted a victim in the 9400 May 19 block of N. Canon. The loss was An unknown suspect robbed a vic- estimated at $450. block of Olympic. The suspects May 19 were approximately 23 years old, tim in the 100 block of The Grove At 1:11 a.m., an unknown suspect 5 feet tall and 112 pounds. At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect at 1:45 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the Three unknown male suspects committed a petty theft in the 7100 1600 block of N. Cherokee. committed a burglary in the 400 block of Santa Monica. At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Beverly Drive. One A burglary was reported near the corner of N. Beverly Drive and burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect committed a suspect was approximately 19 An unknown suspect burglarized a 6800 block of Hollywood. petty theft in the 7000 block of years old, 5 feet 5 inches tall and Park Way. The loss was estimated at $380. vehicle parked in the 1000 block of Hollywood at 8 a.m. 196 pounds, while the second sus- Spaulding at 5 p.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- pect was approximately 20 years cle parked near the corner of At 1:45 p.m., an unknown suspect old, 5 feet 4 inches tall and 135 An unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 9400 block of At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect Gower and Carlos at 6 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the pounds and the third was 28 years burglarized a vehicle parked in the 8400 block of Beverly. old, 5 feet 11 inches tall and 250 Olympic. The loss was estimated at $1,000. 8400 block of Melrose. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect pounds. burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect burglarized a 1700 block of N. Fuller. cle parked in the 500 block of S. A burglary was reported near the May 13 vehicle parked in the 7700 block of Manhattan Place at 2:30 p.m. corner of Park Way and N. Canon Santa Monica at 9 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a Drive. The loss was estimated at Two unknown male suspects com- petty theft in the 6300 block of W. At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect $300. mitted a grand theft in the 200 Third at 10:30 p.m. robbed a victim in the 5700 block block of N. Rodeo Drive. The sus- May 20 of Lexington. An unknown male suspect com- pects were approximately 6 feet At 10:55 p.m., an unknown sus- mitted a burglary in the 300 block tall and 180 to 210 pounds. At 12:47 p.m., an unknown sus- pect committed a petty theft near An unknown suspect burglarized a of N. Canon Drive. The suspect pect committed a petty theft in the the corner of La Brea and First. vehicle parked in the 600 block of was approximately 6 feet tall and May 14 9000 block of Beverly. S. June at 5 p.m. 220 pounds. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Two unknown suspects, one male tim in the 300 block of N. Flores at At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect A burglary was reported in the 300 and the other female, committed Los Angeles Police 11:05 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of N. Canon Drive. The sus- an identity theft in the 400 block of Department 100 block of The Grove. pect was approximately 5 feet 9 N. Rodeo Drive. The male suspect May 17 inches tall and 160 pounds. was approximately 23 years old, 5 May 14 An unknown suspect burglarized a feet 9 inches tall and 180 pounds. At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 7000 block of The female suspect was approxi- May 10 At 1:40 a.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked in the 6600 Hollywood at 6:15 p.m. mately 25 years old, 5 feet 1 inch- assaulted a victim in the 5200 block of Franklin. es tall and 120 pounds. An unknown suspect committed a block of Marathon. At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect grand theft in the 300 block of An unknown suspect burglarized a committed a burglary in the 600 Palm. The loss was estimated at An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 600 block of block of S. June. $1,550. West Hollywood burglary in the 1500 block of N. Masselin at 4:15 p.m. Sheriff’s Station Cahuenga at 5:25 a.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Four unknown suspects, three At 10:10 p.m., an attempted vehi- cle parked in the 400 block of S. male and the other female, com- May 15 At 2:15 p.m., an unknown suspect cle burglary was reported in the San Vicente at 7:30 p.m. mitted a burglary in the 500 block burglarized a vehicle parked in the 1000 block of N. Cahuenga. of N. Canon Drive. No suspect At 2:10 a.m., an unknown suspect 1600 block of N. Las Palmas. At 8:50 p.m., an unknown suspect information was provided. The assaulted a victim in the 8900 An unknown suspect burglarized a robbed a victim near the corner of loss was estimated at $5,000. block of Santa Monica. vehicle parked in the 1000 block of Fifth and San Vicente. May 15 N. Cahuenga at 10:15 p.m. An identity theft was reported in An unknown suspect committed a At 12:15 a.m., an unknown sus- May 20 the 300 block of N. Rodeo Drive. petty theft in the 9000 block of At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect pect assaulted a victim in the 7100 Melrose at 7:45 a.m. burglarized a vehicle parked near At 11:50 a.m., an unknown sus- block of Beverly. A burglary was reported in the the corner of Wilshire and La Brea. pect stole a vehicle parked in the 9400 block of Charleville. The sus- At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect 7600 block of Melrose. An unknown suspect committed a pect was approximately 5 feet 4 committed a burglary in the 1200 An unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 1600 block of N. inches tall and 140 pounds. The block of Flores. burglary in the 1200 block of La La Brea at 2 a.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a loss was estimated at $1,580. Brea at 11:20 p.m. victim in the 7200 block of Beverly An unknown suspect committed a At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect at noon. grand theft near the corner of May 11 committed a burglary in the 400 May 18 Sherwood and Westbourne at block of N. Citrus. At 1:15 p.m., an unknown suspect Two unknown female suspects 5:30 p.m. At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- committed a burglary in the 400 committed a grand theft in the At 12:05 p.m., an unknown sus- pect burglarized a vehicle parked block of N. Oxford. 9600 block of Olympic. The loss May 16 pect stole a vehicle parked in the in the 500 block of S. Saint was estimated at $2,393. 400 block of S. Gramercy Place. Andrews Place. An unknown suspect burglarized a At 8:56 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 1600 block of Four unknown suspects commit- committed a petty theft in the 7600 An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect burglarized a Schrader at 9 p.m. ted a burglary in the 400 block of block of Santa Monica. vehicle parked in the 600 block of vehicle parked in the 5500 block of N. Bedford Drive. The loss was S. Ridgeley at 1 p.m. Romaine at 12:15 a.m. At 9:45 p.m., an unknown suspect estimated at $20,000. May 17 At 12:20 a.m., an unknown sus- assaulted a victim in the 1400 At 4:20 p.m., an unknown suspect pect stole a vehicle parked near block of N. Ivar. A burglary was reported in the 500 At 12:29 a.m., an unknown sus- committed a burglary in the 300 the corner of Selma and block of N. Rodeo Drive. The loss pect committed a burglary in the block of S. Gramercy Place. Cahuenga. May 21 was estimated at $6,705. 1000 block of Edinburgh. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 12:20 a.m., an unknown sus- Two unknown suspects, one male A suspect assaulted a victim dur- vehicle parked in the 500 block of tim near the corner of Third and pect robbed a victim near the cor- and the other female, committed a ing a domestic violence incident in N. Bronson at 5 p.m. Holt at 12:30 a.m. ner of Selma and El Centro. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 May 25, 2017

bar, high coffered ceilings and wine and green chlorophyll chandeliers. 5168 Melrose Ave. espuma. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 Restaurant News (323)645-5225. p.m. 419 N. Canon Drive, cafegrat- From page 14 itude.com. centric workshops and demonstra- tions. Learn how to make pita, bis- Red Sun barbecue cuits and challah at bread-making Rosé lunch at workshop. Bakers featured in a at Katana pop-up marketplace include Herringbone Antigua Artisan Bread, Bub & atana, an iconic space on the Grandma’s, Challah Hub, Sunset Strip, is serving a spe- njoy a “rosy” afternoon while Ensaymada Project, Los Angeles Kcial dinner every Sunday through sipping $5 rosé with any lunch Bread Bakers, Red Bread, The Sept. 3. The series begins on Eitem at Herringbone Santa Monica. SpeakEasy Bakery and The Memorial Day weekend and fea- Rosé is paired with dishes such as Underground Bakery. Jam and nut tures exclusive robata and Japanese whole fish ceviche with Fresno butter purveyors including specials, guest DJs and craft cock- chilis, and lobster flatbread topped IndieJams, M. Greenwood Jams tails. Sit on the patio and enjoy with peppery arugula. Diners can and Spread the Love will be pre- spicy edamame, sautéed scallop also add a glass of rosé to sent. Fat Uncle Farm, The King’s half shell, tuna filo baskets, salmon Herringbone’s “lunch box” with a photo courtesy of Hannah Cho, KCCLA Roost and The Wooden Palate will poke, seafood teppan, shrimp and tomato and avocado salad and La offer ingredients and equipment to chips, bone-in tenderloin and pan- Jolla fish tacos. 1755 Ocean Ave., make and display bread. Join “Feel fried lobster garlic noodles with (310)971-4460. the Churn Butter Aerobics,” a but- sake garlic noodles. Finish with a Classes teach students intricacies ter-making workshop. 317 S. fresh fruit popsicle made with rum Broadway, (213)624-2378. or whiskey for $5. 8439 W. Sunset Filifera rooftop of Korean cuisine Blvd., (323)650-8585. The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA) is currently holding cocktail bar its 2017 K-Cuisine Lecture Series promoting Korean cuisine with an inter- New cocktail hour ilifera, a Kelly Wearstler- mediate class running today, May 25 through June 3. New ‘liberated’ din- designed space located on the The series includes a Korean market field trip and a Korean cooking at The Edmon 23rd floor of Hollywood Proper contest. The series introduces Hansik (Korean food) to people of different F he 1920s Hollywood-inspired ing in Beverly Hills Residences, offers diners views of cultures. As part of the series, Los Angeles Times restaurant critic Jonathan the Capitol Records building, Gold (pictured) spoke to the students on May 15. dining destination The Edmon he team behind Café Gratitude offers small bites from $6 to $9, and Gracias Madre opened Hollywood Sign and Griffith Gold has extensive knowledge about Korean food. He won a Pulitzer T Observatory. The cocktail menu Prize in 2007 and was a finalist for the award in 2011. Gold is also a seven- cocktails for $7, beer for $5 and TGratitude Beverly Hills on May wine for $10 per glass every 24. Similar to the original Newport features Maker’s Mark Bourbon time James Beard Award winner and was the subject of “City of Gold,” a passion fruit fizzes, Plymouth gin 2016 documentary. Tuesday through Saturday from 5 Beach location, Gratitude Beverly to 7 p.m. Executive chef Gabriel Hills will offer guests an elevated with chamomile flowers and Gold said Los Angeles is a city where people can explore foods from Beefeater gin and tonic with sea- many different cultures. He added that authenticity is key to further Cappelli serves curry deviled eggs, dining experience. The 100 percent fried chicken, savory mushroom organic plant-based menu created sonal flowers. Sit near the swim- expanding Hansik in the United States, and said the KCCLA lecture series ming pool with private cabanas is a great opportunity to inform people about Korean food and share tartlets, poutine fries, eggplant slid- by executive chef Dreux Ellis ers and roasted vegetable salads. includes “liberated” pad Thai with while enjoying bar bites. Hours are recipes. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays; 10 The classes are held at the Korean Food Academy, 1234 S. Western Ave. Cocktails include old fashioned kelp noodles and “elated” mole sours, cucumber daiquiris and gin- enchiladas. Beverage director a.m. to midnight on weekends. For information, call Hannah Cho at (323)936-3012, email Reservations are required and can [email protected], or visit kccla.org. ger margaritas. The art deco space Jason Eisner serves organic cock- in the historic Hollywood Historic tails such as The Cleansetini, be made exclusively by visiting Hotel pays tribute to the Golden turmeric mules and spa water with resy.com. 1550 N. El Centro Ave., Era with a hand-carved alder wood gin, lime, mint, absinthe, sparkling (323)465-7767.

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What’s Happening at Our Local Schools & Camps This Summer Registration • Dates • Activities LAUSD leader King named Superintendent of the Year The National Association of School Superintendents honor,” King said. “I strive each day to advance oppor- (NASS) has named Dr. Michelle King, superintendent tunities for every student in L.A. Unified. This recog- of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), nition is a testament that our organization is moving as its 2017 National Superintendent of the Year. forward on the path to success.” “Superintendent King has had a remarkable first year-and-a-half on the job, and the progress our stu- dents have achieved through her collaborative leader- ship approach is transformative,” said LAUSD board of education president Steve Zimmer. “I am so pleased that NASS has recognized what we experience first- hand every day. Dr. King is one of the best system lead- ers in our nation. We celebrate her and we applaud NASS for their wisdom in honoring Dr. King and her amazing work.” Dr. Richard Vladovic, representing LAUSD District 7 and a former member of NASS, recommended King as Superintendent of the Year. “You would be hard pressed to find a superintendent more deserving of this honor,” Vladovic said. photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust “Michelle King has been an educator and a fixture of Jacob Adivi made a sculpture to represent the experiences of survivor L.A. Unified at nearly all possible levels – as a student, teacher, administrator and now as its superintendent. David Lenga. She will continue to be a role model and inspiration to the hundreds of thousands of students we serve.” The annual award recognizes exemplary leadership skills including productive innovation and effective LAMOTH teens debut communication. Honorees are also successful in increasing student enrollment, demonstrating integrity Holocaust survivor projects in service, creating models of relationship building and Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust Teen Advisory Board mem- furthering positive leadership with equity and social bers have presented their final projects of this year’s Partnering justice. Adolescents in Intergenerational Remembrance with Survivors (PAIRS) “Michelle exemplifies what it takes to be a leader,” Program, now on display at the museum through July. said NASS president Tom Armelino. “She has a mind- Projects included podcasts, films, photo essays and sculptures created set in place to confront equity issues and the achieve- by the teens and their survivor mentors. ment gap and has a strategy in place to do what is best The PAIRS Program matched teens with survivor mentors. It was for all students.” launched by this year’s teen advisory committee, consisting of 10 stu- King began leading the LAUSD – the nation’s sec- dents from eight Los Angeles schools. ond-largest school district – in January 2016. She con- Each teen and survivor pair got to know each other by meeting tinues to support the LAUSD’s goal of achieving a 100 photo by Edwin Folven throughout the school year, preparing the teen to carry forward the mem- percent graduation rate. King has also championed LAUSD superintendent Michelle King visited students ory of the survivor’s experiences. During the initial meeting for the pro- diversity within the district and encourages students to at the Girls Academic Leadership Academy (GALA) gram, the teens and survivor mentors shared objects and photos of per- sonal significance and spoke about their background and family history. work hard to achieve their goals. on the Los Angeles High School campus on the first “I am grateful and humbled by this tremendous The Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust is located at 100 The day of school in 2016. Grove Drive. For information, visit lamoth.org. congratulations graduates! We’ve got all the decorations to make your Graduation Party a BIG SUCCESS!

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Search for new Beverly Hills High School principal continues Waving a sweet goodbye to Tulane The Beverly Hills Unified date among district officials, so time spent at the high school get- School District is still accepting they will continue their search by ting acquainted with faculty and applications for principal of soliciting more applications. staff, meeting with a student group Beverly Hills High School. The Bregy also said he would like to and lastly, for the short-listed candi- school’s current principal, Dave see more well-rounded candidates dates, interviewing with Bregy. Jackson, will become the district’s – for example, someone with a There is no timeline in place to assistant superintendent of con- strong institutional background fill the position, since the district struction and facilities beginning who also spends time building rela- will prioritize finding the right can- July 1. tionships – as the district moves didate over making an expedient District superintendent Michael forward with its next wave of inter- hire, Bregy said. Bregy said the district initially viewees. Beverly Hills High School’s last whittled a field of approximately 40 “We deserve to have someone day of classes is June 1, and gradua- applicants down to three. But he who can do it all,” he said. tion is on June 2. Classes for the new said there was no consensus candi- The interview process involves school year will begin on Aug. 14.

Australians in Film to award scholarship atThe event winner of the in 9th WeHo annual awarded. This year’s prize incudes Heath Ledger Scholarship will be a seven-day trip to California and announced at a fundraising dinner $16,000 for expenses. on Thursday, June 1 at the Sunset Finalists include Dakota Shapiro, Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood. Daniel Monks, Hunter Page, Mitzi Australians in Film’s Heath Ruhlmann, Mojean Aria, Morgan Ledger Scholarship is awarded to Griffin, Ratidzo Mambo, Sam an actor who exhibits distinctive Delich, Tilda Cobham-Harvey and and unique potential. The scholar- Shalom Brun-Franklin. Red carpet ship provides support to help start arrivals begin at 6:30 p.m., fol- the career of an emerging lowed by dinner and the award Australian actor in Hollywood. announcement at 7:30 p.m. photo by Michael Jilg The award was established in The Sunset Marquis Hotel is Rebecca Claire Villalpando, daughter of Park Labrea News and Beverly 2008 in memory of the late actor, located at 1200 Alta Loma Rd. in Press publishers Michael and Karen Villalpando, graduated Cum Laude Ledger. To date, more than West Hollywood. For information, on Saturday, May 20 from Tulane University in New Orleans. She earned $250,000 in scholarships has been visit australiansinfilm.org. photo courtesy of Australians in Film Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and Art History, and a minor in African Diaspora Studies. Rebecca is returning to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a museum curator or in writing. “We are so very proud of Rebecca’s accomplishments. Her future is very bright and her opportunities are end- Learn about the Korean alphabet with KCCLA less,” Karen Villalpando said. Helen Mirren was the guest speaker at the The Korean Cultural Center Los Ph.D., will teach participants about KCCLA is located at 5505 graduation ceremony where she received an honorary degree along with Angeles (KCCLA) presents “Full Hangeul (the Korean alphabet). Wilshire Blvd. For information, jazz great Branford Marsalis, civil rights leader Diane Nash and Shelley Blossom of Hangeul Tree,” a spe- Guests will also enjoy Korean rice call (323)936-3014, or visit Taylor, a pioneer in health psychology. Tulane began the graduation fes- cial workshop in which people can cake snacks. kccla.org. tivites with “Wave Goodbye,” a salute to the graduates in true New learn to write their names in Orleans fashion with live music and plenty of jambalaya. Korean, on Wednesday, May 31 at 7 p.m. The workshop is part of KCCLA’s ongoing exhibition, “Sound X Hangeul: Variation of Korean Alphabet.” Participants will tour the exhibit, and Jung Yun Choi,

photo courtesy of the LAUSD Asphalt makes way for greenspace at Koreatown School Administrators and students held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday for a new outdoor learning space and gardening project at Wilshire Park Elementary School in Koreatown. The Los Angeles Unified School District replaced an area currently paved with asphalt with a garden featur- ing drought-tolerant plants. The project is a joint effort between L.A. Unified and the Koreatown Youth and Community Center. Funding was provided by a Proposition 84 grant from the California Natural Resources Agency. Wilshire Park Elementary School is located at 4063 Ingraham St., near Wilshire Boulevard and Norton Avenue. For information, visit lausd.net.         

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photo courtesy of Life Group LA Riders sought for annual trail ride AIDS benefit The Life Group LA is holding its 2017 Saddle Up LA kick-off party on Friday, May 26 from 8 to 11 p.m. at Oil Can Harry in Studio City. The Saddle Up LA ride raises awareness about the AIDS pandemic and funds for The Life Group LA’s HIV services. The horseback ride is on Saturday, July 15 in the mountains of Griffith Park. The ride is followed by a barbecue. Participants at the kick-off party can enjoy country fun and mingle with other riders. Sunnie Rose Berger, executive director of The Life Group LA, will answer questions and register new riders. The goal is to raise $100,000. Horses are available for participants, and people can attend the barbecue without participating in the ride. For information and to register, visit sad- dleupla.org.

photo by Bruce Bisenz Tenor takes top honor in Zachary Society vocal competition The Loren L. Zachary Society held its 45th National Vocal Competition Grand Finals concert on May 21 at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre. Tenor Alasdair Kent won first place and $15,000 in the competition. He is pic- tured with the Loren L. Zachary Society’s president Nedra Zachary. The second place winner was bass vocalist Sava Vemic, who received $10,000. Third place recipient baritone Sol Jin received $8,000, soprano Liv Redpath was awarded fourth place honors and $6,000, and fifth place winner soprano Michelle Bradley received $4,000. Additionally, the Encouragement Award and $3,000 was given to tenor Piotr Buswezski. Baritone Ben Lowe, tenor John Matthew Myers and sopranos Maria Natalie and Elizabeth Zharoff each received $2,000. Founded in 1972 by Nedra Zachary and the late Loren L. Zachary, the annual national vocal competition features top young opera singers. For information, visit zacharysociety.org.         

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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles surgeon honored Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) Vice President and Surgeon-in-Chief Henri R. Ford has been recognized for two extraordi- nary honors: He was recently elected as president of the American Pediatric Surgical Association, and he received an honorary fellowship to the Royal College of Surgeons of England, the organization’s highest award. “I was truly humbled and apprecia- tive of the honor and it allowed me to pause and reflect on my journey and photo courtesy of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles how blessed I have been to have been Henri R. Ford, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles vice president and sur- guided by my mentors and role mod- geon-in-chief, was honored by two prestigious medical organizations. els,” said Ford, the hospital’s first honorary fellow to be admitted by the Royal College. great honor,” and said he wants to Born in Haiti, Ford, along with his Ford’s term as the 48th elected help the organization continue to family, fled Haiti’s oppressive regime president of the American Pediatric “improve access to quality and safe and came to the U.S. when he was 13 Surgical Association will run through surgical care for all children across years old. He earned a bachelor’s May 2018. He called his election “a the globe.” degree in international affairs from Princeton University, where he met his wife. In 1984, he received his medical degree from Harvard This photograph in the March 11, 1965 issue of the Park Labrea by Myles Mellor Medical School in Boston, and News showed the new Los Angeles County Museum of Art Crossword Puzzle trained in general surgery at Weill (LACMA) on Wilshire Boulevard, which was to open on March 31 Cornell Medical College in New that year. The $11.5 million complex included three buildings on a York City. He completed his pediatric raised plaza overlooking a reflecting pool with fountains. Over the surgical training at Children’s years, the museum has expanded with new buildings, and is poised Hospital of Pittsburgh. Prior to join- to change again with a plan to reconfigure the campus and extend the ing Children’s Hospital Los Angeles museum on a bridge over Wilshire Boulevard. For information, see in 2005, Ford was professor and chief page 1. of the Division of Pediatric Surgery and surgeon-in-chief at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. His CHLA colleagues praised his accomplishments. “It is a moving moment to be hon- ored not just in the country in which you practice, but also to be honored internationally for your contributions to medicine,” said Paul S. Viviano, president and CEO of CHLA. “These acknowledgements are a credit to his incredible expertise and commitment to the improvement of children’s health in Los Angeles and around the world.”

Across 6. Job-seeker’s posting 1. IRS negotiator 7. Dissolute man 4. Charmed snake 8. Per ___ (yearly) Hancock to 9. Slaves 9. Small turnover 14. Geometry line 10. Late starters 15. Constellation 11. Notes after dos continue as 16. Tiny organism 12. Missing persons investigators photo by Arnie Sachs/courtesy of the Perfect Exposure Gallery 17. What a film score is, essen 13. Pocket Creative Chair Kennedy stood on the north portico of the White House on May 22, tially 18. Mental perception 20. Bog 19. Small quantity 1962 awaiting the president and first lady of the Ivory Coast before for Jazz a state dinner. 21. Coin across the Atlantic 23. Date of Allied forces invasion The Los Angeles Philharmonic 22. In half 24. Sunrise point Association announced a one-year 26. Social duds 25. Gordon and Ginsburg extension of Herbie Hancock’s con- 31. Christened 27. Shoes without heels tract as the William Powers and Perfect Exposure Gallery 32. Paint like an amateur 28. Ice skater Kulik Carolyn Powers Creative Chair for 34. Voter’s sheet 29. Mercury measure Jazz through the Hollywood Bowl 35. Queens abode 30. Hog arena 2018 season, and the 2018-2019 sea- celebrates JFK’s 100th birthday 37. Open 33. Radio expletive deleter The Perfect Exposure Gallery Sachs covered 11 presidents, son at Walt Disney Concert Hall. will celebrate the 100th birthday from Harry S. Truman to 38. Strum like Feliciano 35. Miss Channing Hancock’s tenure began in the 42. Mind reader 36. Protected bird of President John F. Kennedy George W. Bush, and 13 inaugu- summer of 2010; under his guidance with a “Happy Birthday, Mr. rals. Sachs received the White 43. Control mechanisms, for 38. Shut in the Los Angeles Philharmonic has short 39. Impose, as a tax President” photo exhibit on House News Photographers offered jazz programming from May 25. Association Lifetime 44. Call upon 40. Eye layer around the world. The upcoming sea- 47. Striking end 41. Groups of atoms The exhibit comprises 17 Achievement Award for Still sons present a diverse blend of new photos from the estate of late Photography in 2001. He was a 48. Father figures 42. Your mother’s daughter jazz stars and beloved greats such as 51. Early Christian ascetic 45. Pretentious bad taste photojournalist Arnie Sachs. member of the association for Jill Scott, Kamasi Washington, They include photos of 56 years. 53. In a savory manner 46. Case for sewing gear Trombone Shorty, John Beasley 55. Rolaids rival 48. Means of support Kennedy announcing his 1961 The exhibit will run through Presents MONK’estra, Jazz at executive order establishing the June 9. 57. Building additions 49. Claim Lincoln Center Orchestra & Chick 58. Margot Fonteyn’s milieu 50. Modus operandi Peace Corps, awaiting a 1962 The Perfect Exposure Gallery Corea, and Hancock himself. state dinner and shaking hands is located at 1125 Crenshaw 65. Artifact 52. Person with a mike The Creative Chair for Jazz works 66. Pitchers 54. Address book no. with 16-year-old Bill Clinton in Blvd. For information, visit directly with the programming 1963. theperfectexposuregallery.com. 67. How old it is... 56. Wood cutters department of the Los Angeles 68. Molars 58. P.C. part Philharmonic crafting the jazz series 69. Hinder, in law 59. Winner at the second battle of and related education initiatives pre- 70. Deep sleep cycle Bull Run sented annually by the LA Phil. The 60. Honey Brown position was first held by Dianne Down 61. Fido command Reeves in 2002; she was succeeded Correction:A caption for the Vintage Park Labrea News photo in the May 18 1. Taxi driver 62. Court ruling? by Christian McBride in 2006. issue erroneously stated that West Hollywood Mayor John Heilman 2. Pay homage 63. Sis sibling Herbie Hancock took the position in has served on the city council continuously since the city was incor- 3. Build up 64. Cleopatra’s killer? March 2009, and began his tenure porated in 1984. Heilman was elected to the council in 1984, but lost 4. Part of a machine with the Hollywood Bowl 2010 sea- reelection in 2015, only to rejoin the council after winning an elec- 5. Yossarian’s friend, in “Catch- See Answers page 26 son. tion three months later for a vacated seat. 22” 22 May 25, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

English actor Roger Moore dies at 89 Roger Moore, an English actor advocate of issues such as treat- known for starring as James Bond ment of HIV and AIDS, landmine from the early 1970s to mid injuries and iodine deficiency. He 1980s, died on May 23 in helped raise $91 million for the Switzerland after a short battle elimination of iodine deficiency with cancer at age 89. as the honorary chairman of “We know our own love and Kiwanis International’s admiration will be magnified Worldwide Service Project. many times over, across the In 1987, Moore launched world, by people who knew him “Check out for Children,” a part- for his films, his television shows nership with Sheraton Hotels and and his passionate work for Resorts, raising more than $16 UNICEF, which he considered to million to support life-saving be his greatest achievement,” immunization programs for chil- according to a statement by his dren across the globe. photo courtesy of Alysse Gafkjen and Reid Long three children. Flowers adorned his star on the In addition to visiting Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7007 UNICEF-supported programs Hollywood Blvd. A private funer- around the world, Moore was an al will be held in Monaco. photo by Luke Harold Exhibit looks at country music from a West Coast perspective Japanese cloisonné masters on display at LACMA The Grammy Museum at L.A. his beloved mandolin, handwritten The Los Angeles County LIVE will explore the history of lyrics to Cash’s “Folsom Prison Museum of Art (LACMA) pre- country music with “Marty Stuart’s Blues” and “Man in Black,” Cash’s sents “Polished to Perfection,” Way Out West: A Country Music Gibson J-200 guitar, Owens’ an exhibit of approximately 150 Odyssey,” an exhibit running from “Pledge to Country Music” and works by some of the most Thursday, May 25 through Sunday, instruments and wardrobe pieces accomplished Japanese cloison- Sept. 24. from Stuart & His Fabulous né masters, opening on May 28. The exhibit examines country Superlatives. Also included are Cloisonné is a technique for music from a unique West Coast many photographs by Stuart and decorating metalwork objects. perspective and features artifacts two of Haggard’s guitars. The 1830s marked the beginning from many iconic artists who spent “I consider everything associated of a renaissance in Japanese time there, including Johnny Cash, with the Grammy Awards or the cloisonné production. Merle Haggard and Buck Owens. It extended Recording Academy fam- This generation of artisans was inspired by the title of ily to be par excellence,” Stuart developed techniques that Grammy-winner Marty Stuart’s said. “The Grammy Museum in enabled the creation of three- (pictured) recent release, “Way Out particular is special to me. Their dimensional vessels, greater West,” and co-curated by Grammy exhibits represent the best of the flexibility in surface design and Museum executive director Scott best from all musical walks of life. a number of different enameling Goldman and curator Nwaka It is indeed an honor for ‘Marty styles. Onwusa. All artifacts on display are Stuart’s Way Out West: A Country During the “golden age” of from Stuart’s private collection. Music Odyssey’ to be the first Japanese cloisonné production, Stuart also serves as guest curator. exhibit shown at the Grammy approximately 1880-1910, intri- “The West Coast, and California Museum pertaining to the culture of cate decorations, sophisticated in particular, had a huge impact on country music. I hope people walk use of color, expanding varieties photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art country music and artists like away from the experience enlight- of form and flawless surface fin- “Incense Burner (kōro) with Design of Cranes and Pine,” an early Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard,” ened and entertained with a whole ishes became the hallmarks of 20th century work by Namikawa Yasuyuki, will be among the works Goldman said. “Through Marty new appreciation for the genre and Japanese cloisonné wares. on display. Stuart’s impressive collection of the people who’ve created it.” The exhibit will run through one-of-a-kind artifacts, we have the Goldman will discuss the exhibit Feb. 4, 2018. opportunity to teach museum visi- with Stuart on Thursday, May 25 at LACMA is located at 5905 Wilshire Blvd. For information, visit lacma.org. tors about the vast history of coun- 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15; visit try music through the unique West axs.com. The Grammy Museum is Coast/California perspective.” located at 800 W. Olympic Blvd. The exhibit will include items For information, call (213)765- from Stuart’s childhood, including 6800, or visit grammymuseum.org. Hollywood Pantages to recognize best

highThe Nederlander school Organization productionsDuring an eight-month period are among the nominees. and Hollywood Pantages Theatre this school year, 37 eligible high Categories include best scenic Craft & Folk Art Museum opening announced the nominees for the school productions were attended design, best lighting design, best sixth annual Jerry Herman by adjudicators and scored in mul- costume design, best orchestra two new exhibits Awards, a celebration of the tiple creative, technical and per- and best musical direction. The Craft & Folk Art Museum will achievement and excellence in formance categories, similar to Tickets cost $25, and are avail- open two exhibits on May 20: “Betye high school musical theatre in Los Broadway’s Tony Awards. able online and at the Hollywood Saar: Keepin’ It Clean” and “Material Angeles. John Burroughs High School’s Pantages’ box office. as Metaphor,” both running from The awards will be held on June production of “Pippin,” Calabasas The Hollywood Pantages May 28 to Aug. 20 5 at 7 p.m. at the Hollywood High School’s “Legally Blonde,” Theatre is located at 6233 “Betye Saar: Keepin’ It Clean” is a Pantages. The show will be hosted Mira Costa High School’s Hollywood Blvd. solo exhibition of seminal contempo- by KABC-7 reporter George “Oklahoma!” and Saugus High For tickets and information, rary artist Betye Saar, featuring Saar’s Pennacchio. School’s “Fiddler on the Roof” visit hollywoodpantages.com. series of washboard assemblage sculptures. “The washboard is a potent object for Saar, a reference she uses to examine the intersection of race, class The Hollywood Bowl brings ‘La La Land’ to life and labor,” according to the museum. The world premiere of “La La making ‘La La Land’ was scoring Hollywood-inspired attire. “Saar has shaped the development of Land In Concert” is on Friday, the film to a live orchestra: a hun- “By preserving the film’s assemblage art in the Unites States, May 26 and Saturday, May 27 at dred phenomenal local musicians unique recorded vocal perfor- and the washboard pieces demon- 8 p.m. at the Hollywood Bowl. playing in real-time to the mances of Emma Stone, Ryan strate Saar’s ongoing commitment to Composer Justin Hurwitz will Technicolor images, bringing Gosling and John Legend from illuminate the social and political conduct his Oscar-winning score Justin’s compositions to vivid the film’s soundtrack and blend- and Oscar-winning song “City of life,” Chazelle said. “I couldn’t be ing them with live musicians, we concerns of our time.” photo courtesy of the Craft & Folk Art Museum “Material as Metaphor” is an exhi- Stars” performed live-to-film by a more excited to share that experi- are able to build a one-of-kind bition of fiber sculpture by 11 con- Saar uses washboard assem- 100-piece symphony orchestra, ence with audiences, let alone in a concert experience, which temporary artists from the western blage sculptures to “examine the choir and jazz ensemble accom- setting as epic and as quintessen- becomes a hybrid of film, pre- United States. intersection of race, class and panying the film’s original vocal tially L.A. as the Hollywood recordings and incredible live “They generate large-scale fiber labor.” recordings. Bowl.” musicianship,” said the concert’s forms through experimentation with “La La Land” was written and The performances will cele- director, Richard Kraft. gravity, process and mass,” according contemporary transformation of fiber directed by Damien Chazelle, brate the film and venue with The Hollywood Bowl is locat- to the museum. “Using materials arts.” who won an Oscar for Best unique pre-show photo opportu- ed at 2301 Highland Ave. Tickets such as vinyl, industrial felt, wire, The Craft & Folk Art Museum is Director. nities and a fireworks show. start at $52. For information and canvas and nylon, the artists create located at 5814 Wilshire Blvd. For “For me, one of the most Guests are encouraged to wear tickets, call (800)745-3000, or abstract works that underscore the information, visit cafam.org. thrilling and fulfilling parts of “La La Land” or vintage visit ticketmaster.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 May 25, 2017

‘Alien: Covenant’ is the first letdown of summer When “Prometheus” premiered, course, uncovering an alien vessel, the connection to “Alien” was the same one Dr. Elizabeth Shaw unclear, a liberating move for fran- (Noomi Rapace) and robot David chise film. (Michael Fassbender) fly off in at As soon as Fox announced the the end of “Prometheus.” sequel would clearly be an “Alien” We learn much about the sur- film, trouble was nigh. Replacing vivors of the Prometheus, but an brains with gore and scares, a more unknown pathogen and a couple thoughtful prequel franchise quickly sick crew members put exploration remained a mystery. Now, he’s over transformed into “Alien: Covenant,” and investigation on pause. As the top, a caricature who’s infuriat- an installment as memorable as things go wrong, the Covenant’s ingly predictable. As for Rapace’s “Alien 3” and “Resurrection.” What crew must try to escape the planet Elizabeth Shaw: nowhere to be seen. a waste. while that hungry creature with a She appears in some promo photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox Pictures It’s hardly shocking considering wicked tail, mouth within a mouth footage, but her storyline is written The Xenomorph is back. director Ridley Scott’s uneven track and acid for blood evolves and clos- off without any screen time. What an record over the last 15 years. But es in. insult. The best character this fran- “Prometheus,” regardless of its fail- For those willing to suspend chise has seen since Ripley and she ings, set up such a fascinating next expectations, “Prometheus” was a vanishes with throw-away dialogue the others. Then “Prometheus” was tume, has never looked better. chapter. But that’s not what audi- fascinating film, a prequel loosed – insulting and a foolish move. an introspective science fiction film If you want a good scare, “Alien: ences want, pesky Fox execs com- from the horror-thriller roots of the As an “Alien” film, “Covenant” is about exploration. Covenant” delivers some suspense- plained. So here we are with regurgi- previous “Alien” films. In place of a entertaining enough. But 1979’s So what’s “Alien: Covenant?” ful moments, though calling it a hor- tation replacing inspiration. creature on the loose, a deep space “Alien” and 1986’s “Aliens” remain Nothing new. It tries to resolve ror film is a stretch. But if you’re Sure, we get a few answers, learn expedition confronted a virus and a untouchable, two perfectly comple- issues from “Prometheus” while pla- invested in this story, it’s a letdown, a little more about how the very angry alien species, the mentary films. Nothing ever came giarizing a slew of plot points from a trip through well-traversed territo- Xenomorph came to be (in fact we Engineers, with an inexplicable dis- close, and this film is an irritating “Alien,” shamelessly so. It normal- ry where no cliché goes unturned. get the entire backstory, a revelation dain for humanity. Everything con- reminder: a two-hour middle finger izes the many sins of “Alien 3,” that And just wait. If it earns enough at none of us needed), but the answers cludes with the promise of answers to anyone hoping for originality in a horrific dismissal of beloved charac- the box office, we’re destined to wit- aren’t satisfying. The mystique of the and a richer story ready to delve franchise that set a standard, at least ters and the resolution established in ness numerous iterations of the same original films is far more compelling. deep into theological questions at first, for building upon and the previous film. What a tragedy story while never seeing anything Let’s get some (yawn) plot points about human existence. thwarting expectants. “Alien” was a considering how pretty “Covenant” new, bound to poach the original for out of the way. In a cinematic coinci- Then “Covenant” craps all over claustrophobic horror film. “Aliens” is. And the Xenomorph, still played an eternity in space, where no one dence that rivals the best in film his- that. “Prometheus” had its flaws, but was an action thriller. Ignore most of by a dude in a very elaborate cos- can hear us screaming a better idea. tory, the crew of the Covenant pick its very, very loose sequel removes up a transmission where no human all the promise of this “Alien” should be following an unexpected reboot. Once David was a subtle space flare. So they check it out, of character, a robot whose intentions

photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox Pictures Michael Fassbender plays robots David and Walter. 24 May 25, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Jack Sparrow sails again at the El Capitan Theatre Johnny Depp returns as Jack Sparrow in Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” running from Friday, May 26 through Sunday, June 11 at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. The adventure features down- on-his-luck Captain Jack feeling the winds of ill-fortune when deadly ghost sailors, led by Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem), escape from the Devil’s Triangle and are bent on killing every pirate at sea. Jack’s only hope of survival lies in the legendary Trident of photo courtesy of Launch LA Poseidon, but to find it he must Rodriguez’s works include palm tree silhouettes in front of local scenery. forge an uneasy alliance with Carina Smyth (Kaya Scodelario), a brilliant and beautiful photo © Disney astronomer, and Henry (Brenton ‘Point of View’ group exhibit Thwaites), a headstrong young sailor in the Royal Navy. located at 6838 Hollywood Blvd. (800)DISNEY6, or visit elcapi- The El Capitan Theatre is For information, call tantickets.com. openingLaunch LA presents at Launch “Point of the formalLA propertieson May of line 27 and View,” a group exhibition featur- color that build up the natural ing Katrin Assmann, Ryan landscape,” according to the Molenkamp, Sandy Rodriguez gallery. and Edward Walton Wilcox, from Paintings by Rodriguez are Brainworks hosting ‘Buzz, Pop, Color, Los Angeles’ May 27 to June 17. “quintessentially Californian,” Brainworks Gallery exhibit Among the works on display featuring palm trees standing amid “Buzz, Pop, Color, Los Angeles,” will be Assmann’s “misty land- fog, fire, sunsets and sunrises of consisting of paintings, collage and scapes and organic, subdued the local skyline. sculpture, will run from June 3-24. palette.” Wilcox represents the “continu- The exhibit features six Los “The softly blended layers of ation, if not evolution of the multi- Angeles artists whose work “depicts paint create a visual effect remi- talented Renaissance man.” our city with all the vibrancy niscent of old Polaroids and mate- “Though his Gothic and Neo- Angelenos know and love,” accord- rialize the fleeting images of nos- Romantic technique betrays a ing to the gallery. Rochelle Botello, talgia and memory,” according to romantic affinity for the legacy of one of the featured artists, creates the gallery. his craft,” according to the gallery. sculpture that uses bright color com- “Rooted in the landscape of the Launch LA is located at 170 S. binations and patterns in unexpect- Northwest,” Molenkamp’s paint- La Brea Ave. ed ways to explore the complex and ings look like graphic illustrations. For information, visit contradictory nature of everyday “These complex surfaces study launchla.org. life. Other artists in the exhibit are Adah Glenn, Katya Marshall, Megan St Clair and Stacy Wendt. Brainworks Gallery is located at 5364 W. Pico Blvd. For informa- photo courtesy of Shoebox PR tion, visit brainworksgallery.com. The exhibit will include this work by Adah Glenn.

photo courtesy of Project Angel Food This piece by Alexandra Grant represents the theme of this year’s Angel Art. ‘Angel Art’ returns for annual“Angel Art,” Los fundraiser Angeles’ pre- erosity and creativity of this mier charitable contemporary art esteemed family of Angel Artists,” auction, returns to Hollywood on said Michael Maloney, event June 10, and an online auction will chair. “Time and again, these open on May 31. amazing individuals have stepped The event has raised over $10 up and contributed works from the million for Project Angel Food, a heart to help Project Angel Food.” nonprofit that provides millions of Over 50 artists have contributed meals for men, women and chil- this year. With America’s health dren suffering from life-threaten- care system in flux, Project Angel ing illnesses. One-hundred per- Food’s theme for the event is cent of the proceeds from Angel “ART=LOVE.” A limited-edition Art benefits Project Angel Food’s neon work of art by Alexandra meal program. Grant illuminates this theme. Since the first Angel Art in The online auction, hosted by 1990, internationally known Paddle8, will be available for pub- artists such as David Hockney, lic bidding at paddle8.com/auc- Sage Vaughn, Catherine Opie, tion/angel-art on May 31. Mark Bradford, Jeff Koons, Ed Tickets start at $150. Ruscha and John Baldessari have NeueHouse Hollywood is locat- contributed their works and ed at 6121 Sunset Blvd. helped generate funds. For information, visit “We are honored by the gen- angelfood.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 May 25, 2017 SoCal reaction: ‘Americans deserve better’ than Trump’s budget proposal President Donald J. Trump on people with disabilities and ser- needed to survive,” Bass said. “No Tuesday released his proposed bud- vices for those dealing with sub- one chooses food stamps over a get for 2018, which recommends stance use and mental health job. No one wants to be poor, but many spending changes opposed issues,” Garcia said. “The proposed based on recent quotes from the by leaders in Southern California. funding cuts demonstrate a reckless budget director and the presentation The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s disregard for essential programs of this budget, it seems like the director of policy and community and will have a hugely dispropor- president fundamentally believes building Dave Garcia on Tuesday tionate and devastating impact on otherwise. … Despite promises to said the “slash-and-burn budget LGBT people. We are more likely protect Medicaid and other ser- proposal includes massive and dev- to live in poverty, particularly vices, the proposed budget slashes astating cuts” to programs that women, people of color, youth, $800 billion from Medicaid, $192 LGBT people rely on. seniors, parents, survivors of billion from nutritional assistance, “The proposal guts Medicaid – domestic violence and transgender $272 billion over all from welfare photo by Jon Viscott the health care program for seniors, people. Without these essential ser- programs, and bars undocumented Mayor John Heilman speaks at the historic preservation event. people with disabilities and those vices that are part of our nation’s immigrants from collecting the earning below a living wage – by social safety net, too many LGBT child and dependent care tax credit approximately $1 trillion,” Garcia people will experience higher rates all to make room for the president’s said. “About half of the clients that of homelessness, have a growing devastatingly unnecessary border come to the Center for health ser- number of healthcare problems, wall.” ‘Hooray for (West) Hollywood’ vices depend on Medicaid to and fall deeper into poverty.” Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti The city of West Hollywood and its Historic Preservation receive services that they could oth- Congresswoman Karen Bass (D- said Americans deserve better than Commission on Monday hosted the annual Historic Preservation erwise not afford. Now, President CA) called Trump’s proposal a a budget that “prioritizes tax cuts Celebration in one of the most iconic locations of historic architecture – Trump is putting their lives – and “stop deciding to be poor” for people who can afford vacation the North Harper Avenue Historic District, located at 1300-1354 N. the lives of millions of others – at approach that would “permanently homes – and guts the progress Harper Ave., between Fountain and De Longpre Avenues. risk.” cripple the most vulnerable com- we’re fighting to make for families This year’s event was called “Hooray for (West) Hollywood” to cele- Garcia said Trump’s proposal munities in the short run and erode struggling to pay the rent.” brate the city’s legacy of iconic architecture and cinema. The event high- would completely eliminate federal our country’s international leader- “The administration may want to lighted the historic buildings and film locations of N. Harper Avenue, as funding for Planned Parenthood ship in the long run.” turn back the clock, but in Los well as other significant silver screen locations in West Hollywood. and reduce funding for HIV/STD “By proposing vicious cuts, bud- Angeles we’re going to keep The landmark apartment buildings were built in the 1920s by Leland prevention services by $186 mil- get director Mick Mulvaney and investing in people and programs Bryant and by Arthur and Nina Zwebell. lion. the rest of the Trump administration that make our city stronger, bring Attendees also learned about historic preservation efforts in the city of “In addition, the budget proposal are baiting low-income Americans our communities together, and pro- West Hollywood. The city works with the Historic Preservation includes massive cuts to programs to look the other way as the admin- tect equal opportunity,” Garcetti Commission to identify and protect historic resources in West that provide financial assistance to istration sinks a knife into benefits said in a statement. Hollywood, which has designated a total of 86 buildings as historic and cultural resources. For information about the city of West Hollywood’s Torlakson gives Trump’s budget proposal an ‘F’ cut federal education programs historic preservation efforts, visit wehopreservation.org, or contact across the board and use the Antonio Castillo, associate planner, at (323)848-6854 or money to spend about $400 mil- [email protected]. State Superintendent of Public students succeed.” lion to expand charter schools and Instruction Tom Torlakson on Torlakson noted that the pro- vouchers for private and religious Tuesday urged Congress to reject posed Trump budget heads in a schools, and offer another $1 bil- and as the years go by, it becomes President Donald J. Trump’s fed- completely different direction than lion for public schools to favor less likely that the driver will ever eral education budget proposal, the California approach to educa- charter and private schools. be found, he said. Although the which includes deep cuts to tion funding. Torlakson noted that California FinishFrom page 5 the Ride incident caused debilitating teacher training, after-school pro- “In California, we are providing already has nearly 1,000 public injuries, Kevitt said he is at peace grams, mental health services, more resources to students with charter schools out of more than changing people’s behavior, pri- about the situation and credits it for advanced coursework, and more. the greatest needs,” he said. “The 10,000 total schools. And students marily reducing speed, because we creating positive change in his life. “I give this budget an ‘F’ grade proposed Trump budget takes and their families can use several all know speed kills. Damian’s per- “He dragged me under his car for failing public school students money away from federal pro- existing methods to transfer sonal experience certainly illus- and was too cowardly or too much in California and across the grams that benefit our most vul- between public schools. In addi- trates the major injuries or the of a spineless individual to stop. He nation,” said Torlakson, who leads nerable students, including after- tion, California voters have potential for fatalities that occur is going to have to live with it for the country’s largest public school school programs that engage our resoundingly rejected school when a cyclist is hit. His program the rest of his life,” Kevitt said. system with more than 6.2 million students, help them stay in school, voucher proposals, which allow educates people about pedestrian “That’s got to be a miserable exis- total students. “We need to invest and make communities safer by students to use public funding to and bicycle safety.” tence. Let him suffer his own con- more in our public schools, not reducing crime.” attend private and religious Police are still searching for the sequences. I’m obviously doing slash away at programs that help The president’s budget would schools. driver who struck Kevitt in 2013, fine.”

The evidence put forward during Heilman. In return, Solomon tional infliction of emotional dis- serving the needs of the great city the trial demonstrated to the jury accused Owens of eavesdropping. tress and a hostile work environ- of West Hollywood,” he said. that West Hollywood is an extreme- During the investigation into ment, among other reports of mis- Rex did not return calls for com- LawsuitFrom page 1 ly well-run city with highly compe- those allegations, Owens alleged treatment by Rex’s boss, ment. tent workplace management that his boss, Mayor Pro Tem John Councilman John D’Amico. But in Additionally, a separate lawsuit takes seriously properly document- Duran, sexually harassed him, and July 2016, the city agreed to pay filed by City Hall employee ed, legitimate claims of workplace made inappropriate advancess Solomon and her lawyers $25,000 Brendan Rome is still pending. and determined that the plaintiff misconduct.” “well over” 100 times during his after she agreed to drop all claims Rome alleges city officials termi- failed to prove her case,” Heilman The lawsuit filed against the city employment. of harassment. nated his employment and contin- said. “The verdict affirmed that the last year by former deputy Michelle Months later, the City Council On Friday, Duran posted on his ued to punish him after he was rein- City Council’s decision to termi- Rex alleged she was fired for coop- voted to dissolve the deputy sys- Twitter account that the completion stated in the time since he testified erating with an investigation into tem. of Rex’s trial brought “such a sense in the Owens lawsuit in 2015. nate the council deputy program two other former deputies, Ian The city then paid $500,000 to of relief,” and later he said the ver- Earlier this year, City Attorney was motivated by a desire to Owens and Fran Solomon. Owens settle the claims by Owens, but dict further vindicates that there Mike Jenkins said the city denies improve and reduce the cost of the alleged Solomon was spending never admitted guilt. Solomon also was no unlawful conduct by him or Rome’s allegations that he was city’s delivery of services to the time at City Hall to organize events filed a claim against the city in city administrators. fired due to his involvement with community, and not to retaliate. for a re-election campaign for 2015, alleging defamation, inten- “Now we can all get back to prior litigation.

delegate at the Democratic National versus-Sanders narrative “isn’t “California Democrats have a House and Senate for the first time Convention, Montemayor also said accurate and needs to stop.” real opportunity to be leading the since January 2011. he recognizes the need to form a Bauman’s advocacy of single- country’s Democrats in opposing Bauman also issued a statement DelegatesFrom page 1 united front against President payer health care, a core issue the current administration,” she on Tuesday calling Trump’s budget Donald J. Trump and a Republican among the Sanders camp, under- continued. “a wrecking ball to California” Party that has yet to gain favor with mines the assertion by some of the Stromberg called parts of the because it threatens programs such the majority of immigrants, so-called “Berniecrats” that he was convention “negative” and “com- as Meals on Wheels, Medicaid, Ryu, 4th District. LGBTQ citizens and other seg- merely a Clinton proxy. bative.” childhood nutrition programs, col- ments of the population. “Also, Ellis wanted to redefine “It could’ve been a great oppor- As a supporter of Clinton’s 2008 lege loan programs and disability “If we’re not [united], we’re not the party, citing increased indepen- tunity to unite the party,” she said. campaign, Montemayor said he can benefits. going to win,” he said. dent voter registration numbers,” “Instead, this process further divid- empathize with Sanders supporters “The Trump budget blasts holes as they cope with the senator’s Even though many Sanders sup- said Horvath, who also served as a ed the party. porters rallied behind Ellis, she, like Clinton delegate last summer. “We have so many greater battles in California’s safety net and state defeat – similar to the prolonged Bauman, supported Clinton in the “Bauman is proud of who to fight.” budget, and I am confident reconciliation period between for- 2016 election. They each received Democrats are and what we stand While Ellis and state party offi- Democrats in our Congressional mer Secretary of State Hillary support from notable Sanders and for, but thought we needed to be cials began auditing the votes at 9 delegation will fight to block this Clinton and then-Sen. Barack Clinton voters, underscoring the more passionate about our values a.m. on May 23, Bauman said he budget and work to pass one which Obama supporters following their similarities between the two, said and on the issues for working peo- wants to go “all in” to help reflects the values of the American heated primary race. As a Clinton Horvath, adding that the Clinton- ple and middle class families. Democrats reclaim majorities in the people,” he said. 26 May 25, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Office, Central District of Los Angeles County Superior Governor Brown announces appoints for L.A. judges California since 2011. She fills the Court since 2015. He was a sole vacancy created by the death of practitioner from 2008 to 2015 at Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday the Los Angeles County Superior been vice president of legal ser- Judge Daniel L. Brenner. the University of the Pacific, announced the appointment of Court since 2006. He was a part- vices at Bet Tzedek Legal Badhan-Smith, 40, of Los McGeorge School of Law Robert S. Harrison, Gus T. May, ner at Harrison and Harrison and a Services since 2016, where he was Angeles, has served as a deputy Institute for Administrative Lynn H. Scaduto, Neetu S. part-time hearing officer for the directing attorney from 2001 to public defender at the Los Angeles Justice’s California Parole Badhan-Smith and J. Christopher Los Angeles Police Department 2016. May fills the vacancy creat- County Public Defender’s Office Advocacy Program. Smith fills Smith to judgeships in the Los Board of Rights from 1994 to ed by the retirement of Judge since 2004. She fills the vacancy the vacancy created by the retire- Angeles County Superior Court. 2006. Harrison fills a vacancy cre- Robert E. Willett. created by the conversion of a court ment of Judge Russell S. All five judges are Democrats. ated by the resignation of Judge Scaduto, 46, of Los Angeles, commissioner position in 2016. Kussman. Harrison, 59, of Los Angeles, Jeffrey K. Winikow. has served as an assistant U.S. Smith, 50, of Los Angeles, has The compensation for each of has served as a commissioner at May, 52, of Los Angeles, has Attorney at the U.S. Attorney’s served as a commissioner at the these positions is $191,612.

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of the proposed project, the city owns Wilshire Boulevard and the air above it. The city will partici- pate in preparation of the environ- mental impact report (EIR) for the elevated wing of the new building that crosses Wilshire Boulevard. Thus, on Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council voted to investigate the feasibility of vacat- ing the airspace approximately 21- 28 feet above the public right-of- way on Wilshire between Spaulding and Stanley Avenues. Miranda Carroll, director of com- munications for LACMA, said the application for vacation of airspace is expected to take months before it is done and approved. The proposed $600 million LACMA building will be approxi- mately 368,000 square feet, and replace four buildings within LACMA’s east campus – the rendering by Atelier Peter Zumthor Ahmanson, Art of the Americas, Renderings show how LACMA will bridge across Wilshire to where the parking lot is now. and Hammer buildings, as well as the Leo S. Bing Center. The facili- is underway. ties on the west side of the campus The project design will open up – BCAM, Resnick Pavilion, two-and-a-half acres of new public Pritzker parking garage and the outdoor space, including land- Pavilion for Japanese Art – will scaped outdoor plazas, public pro- remain. The project would result in gramming and educational spaces, a reduction overall of approximate- sculpture gardens and native and ly 25,000 square feet. drought-tolerant vegetation inte- The most recent updates to the grated with the new building and design replaces the original black the surrounding park. color of the main structure with LACMA hopes to begin con- sand-colored concrete, which is struction in the second half of 2018, closer in line with the color of the and complete the project in 2023 La Brea Tar Pits next door. when the Metro Purple Line sub- Credit Atelier Peter Zumthor & Partner/The Boundary The environmental quality study way will open.

ical marijuana, since other forms housing, the violator would have “The danger of secondhand The commission tentatively of marijuana usage, such as edi- to be observed by a code enforce- smoke does not discriminate agreed to recommend that the City bles, provide smoke-free ways to ment officer or police officer, beg- based on housing, it doesn’t dis- Council approve a draft ordinance BeverlyFrom page 1 Hills consume it for medical purposes. ging the question from the com- criminate based on age, income on June 26. Then the council The first step to enforce the mission over the feasibility of level or neighborhood,” he said. would review it at a July 18 study city’s smoking laws will be to enforcing this type of law. “No one should suffer in their own session before holding a first read- send an enforcement letter with “That’s what makes this quite home, of all places.” ing later that day, followed by a areas could help accommodate second reading on Aug. 8. medical marijuana smokers living the goal of encouraging voluntary challenging,” he said. “It’s one In a discussion over an inclu- compliance with the law, accord- thing to observe in open air areas sion of condominiums in the ordi- The city would then make com- in units that would be affected by munity outreach efforts to educate potential new laws, Phillippo said. ing to the city’s code enforcement. or outdoor areas or even work- nance, Commissioner Myra Lurie But repeated complaints follow- places for that matter … but when said she has heard from private the public about the ordinance But, according to the City before it goes into effect on Jan. 1, Attorney’s Office, attempts to ing a letter and a meeting with the you’re talking about a private res- property owners who think the city prosecutor to discuss conse- idence where it’s a closed door, ordinance would “impose a cer- 2018. It wouldn’t apply to existing accommodate medical marijuana units under lease until Aug. 8, smokers from a multi-unit hous- quences of repeated violations can that’s going to be a challenge we tain lifestyle choice” upon them, lead to a citation. have yet to see.” and that “the government is 2018, one year after the City ing law could be preempted by Council’s second reading. state or federal laws. State health “We reserve that for the very Health and Safety Commission restricting the way they live their and safety code currently specifies last, because we really want to vice chairwoman Myra Demeter lives.” She asked that the commis- that smoking marijuana is prohib- make sure that we educate and said that Beverly Hills should sion analyze the possibility of ited wherever tobacco smoking is give an opportunity for the indi- craft its ordinance to resemble a grandfather clauses or other ways Answers From Page 21 not allowed. And marijuana viduals to come into a form of vol- 2012 ordinance passed by the city to accommodate units with smok- remains illegal under federal law. untary compliance,” said Nestor of Pasadena to ban smoking in ers as the law is implemented. The commission heard three Otazu, the city’s code enforce- apartments and condominiums. Earlier this month, new laws policy options at the meeting. ment manager. Local media sources reported regarding tobacco, vaping and The first would ban all smoking Citations are processed by the widespread support by Pasadena marijuana smoking went into with no exemptions for medical court system, so the consequences residents who wanted to avoid the effect within the city of Beverly marijuana, the second would ban for repeated violations can be dangers of secondhand smoke. Hills. Smoking is now banned smoking only in common areas, “quite high,” he added. “I would ask our commission to within 20 feet of open-air dining not inside private residences, and “We would like that to never be look toward the successful ones and public rights-of-way, such as the third would ban all smoking the case,” Otazu said. “Education for guidance,” Demeter said. sidewalks and alleyways, unless with an exemption for medical and seeking voluntary compliance John Yi, advocacy director at passing by. The Beverly Hills City marijuana. The consensus among is the key.” American Lung Association, Council wanted to reduce smok- the commission by the end of the To be found in violation of a joined the public comment in sup- ing and the effects of secondhand meeting was not to exempt med- law against smoking in multi-unit port of developing the ordinance. smoke. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 May 25, 2017

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