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Volume 30 No. 48 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities November 26, 2020 Beverly Hills considers Commerce groups criticize dining ban n Supervisors uphold gradual trash rate increase prohibition amid n City’s collection contract goes up 61% in 2022 increased COVID-19 By cameron kiszla ule will be decided. The council infections will then continue its discussion A decision on a potential increase again until a date in January. By cameron kiszla to solid waste rates in Beverly Hills The increase was sparked by an On Nov. 24, in an effort to com- will likely wait until next year as increase in the cost of the city’s bat rising COVID-19 infections, the City Council seeks more infor- contract with Athens Services, the Los Angeles County Board of mation. which collects solid waste in the Supervisors voted 3-2 to keep in The council voted unanimously city. That eight-year contract will place a three-week ban on outdoor on Nov. 17 to continue its discus- increase by 61% on April 1, 2022, dining, limiting local restaurants, sion of proposed rate increases to and the council will have to decide bars and wineries to takeout and Dec. 8, when the 2021 Beverly delivery orders. Supervisors Hills City Council meeting sched- See Trash page 21 Kathryn Barger, 5th District, and Janice Hahn, 4th District, voted to allow outdoor dining to continue. “There is no data to support closing dining establishments, photo by Cameron Kiszla which makes this an arbitrary and Outdoor dining is now prohibited in Los Angeles County for three capricious restriction – especially weeks, sparking outcry from business owners and commerce groups. the day before Thanksgiving,” Barger said in a statement. statement that his vote to prohibit the health and safety of them- “Furthermore, this action will outdoor dining was intended to selves and their loved ones. only further encourage individuals “cause the least amount of perma- Unfortunately, as we seek to bal- to participate in private gather- nent, irreversible harm to our resi- ance the public health and eco- ings, without any of the necessary dents.” nomic health of our region, there public health safety measures, “These are not decisions that we is no win-win outcome. There are which is where the virus is more have made lightly,” he said. “We downsides to every decision.” photo by Cameron Kiszla likely to spread.” are acutely aware of the compro- Economic leaders, however, say Trash rates in Beverly Hills depend on factors like whether a property is res- Supervisor Mark Ridley- mises all Angelenos have been idential or commercial, and if trash is picked up on the curb or in an alley. Thomas, 2nd District, said in a forced to make in order to protect See Restrictions page 22 Digital billboards may A reason to be thankful during hard times n Cedars-Sinai, light up Sunset Strip Immanuel Presbyterian team up to give back n West Hollywood City city of West Hollywood leading the Sunset Boulevard Arts and Council to vote Dec. 7 Advertising program, 20 digital By edwin folven billboards will be built on the strip on static billboard Hundreds of people, including in the coming decade. many seniors, have food for their conversion “We believe that because off-site holiday tables thanks to Cedars- advertising has been an integral Sinai Medical Center and By laura coleman part of the Sunset Strip for the past Immanuel Presbyterian Church, The Sunset Strip is wired for a 100 years, we wanted to embrace it which distributed food for a digital evolution as billboards and really put the best standards in Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 23. along the iconic West Hollywood place and compel really great A long line formed before 8 street transition from traditional design,” Eck said. a.m. outside the church at 3300 static advertising. According to Wilshire Blvd. Organizers said Bryan Eck, a senior planner for the See Billboards page 21 photo by Edwin Folven the COVID-19 pandemic has Volunteer Richard Legaspi, right, said he has noticed a dramatic exponentially increased need in increase in people seeking assistance. the community. Hunger remains a particularly pressing problem, the pandemic, the church opened resources. It’s such an over- said Premere Session, associate its food pantry twice a week for whelming time right now,” Perez director of Cedars-Sinai’s Healthy approximately 100 to 200 people. said. “We get the honor to serve Habits program. Since late March, the distribution these people Mondays, “So many people in this com- has been held three times a week, Wednesdays and Fridays, and we munity right now are struggling to every Monday, Wednesday and are seeing an average of 2,500 feed their families and survive,” Friday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is people during five hours. So, the Session said. “The need has pretty common to have thousands of need is there. Cedars has been a much tripled.” people show up each time, said tremendous partner with us.” Cedars-Sinai regularly partners Alex Perez, senior director of Perez said Cedars-Sinai also with Immanuel Presbyterian events for Immanuel Presbyterian recently held a flu shot clinic at rendering courtesy of the city of West Hollywood Church to provide support for Church. the church and will hold another The proposed digital billboard at 8743 Sunset Blvd. is engineered to look people in need living in under- “The unfortunate thing is right See Thanksgiving page 22 like it is floating the sky. served neighborhoods. Prior to now, there is such a lack of 2 November 26, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press CALENDAR Beverly Hills City Council adopts Ebell Holiday sentation of “Happy Hour No. 34: Communication and UC Berkeley, Jessie Mont- the discussion will include Julie gomery” on Bank, board chair for Jewish Center Boutique for Justice; Michael Lawson, presi- The Ebell of Los Angeles is holding Tuesday, Dec. 1, guidelines for public assemblies dent and CEO of the Los Angeles its virtual Holiday Boutique from from 6 to 7 p.m. Urban League; Helen Torres, execu- In a 4-1 vote on Nov. 24, the assembly taking place in Beverly Thursday, Nov. 26, through Monday, Montgomery is tive director of Hispanas Organized Beverly Hills City Council Gardens Park. The only locations Dec. 21. The boutique features more an acclaimed for Political Equality; and Nancy approved an amendment to its that do not require a permit will be than 40 award-winning, primarily composer, vio- Yap, executive director of Center for urgency ordinance related to La Cienega Park and the west side female artisans, sourced locally and linist and educa- Asian Americans United for Self- requirements regarding public of City Hall. nationwide from leading craft shows. tor. She has Empowerment. Suggested donation Use the code EBELL2020 at check- received the Leonard Bernstein assemblies and parades that went If an unpermitted parade or is $10. holocaustmuseumla.org. out and 20% of sales will benefit the Award from the ASCAP Foundation into effect on Nov. 25. assembly takes place in La Cienega Since Nov. 4, the city has been Park for more than six weeks with- Ebell Emergency Fund, developed in and her works are performed around requiring permits for most public in a 12-week period, then unper- response to the COVID-19 pandemic. the world by leading musicians and assemblies and parades. Specific mitted parades and assemblies will ebellofla.com/club/club-events/holi- ensembles. Montgomery inter- The Groundlings weaves classical music with ele- guidelines were put in place such be prohibited in La Cienega Park day-boutique. ments of vernacular music, improvi- Holiday Show as prohibiting nighttime parades or for a period of six weeks. sation, language and social justice, Enjoy side-spliting laughs during The assemblies in residential areas as The ordinance also prohibits making one of the most relevant Groundlings Comedy Theatre’s well as targeted parades and assem- demonstrators at unpermitted ‘A Christmas Carol’ interpreters of 21st century American “Holiday Show: Online Edition” on International City Theatre is partner- blies, and prohibiting items that assemblies from assembling on the sound and experience. RSVP by vis- Fridays, Dec. 5- ing with producer Hunter Arnold to pose a health and safety risk during adjacent sidewalk and requires iting salastina.org. 19, at 7 p.m., via a parade or assembly. Additionally, them to remain at least 7 feet from stream a special Zoom. Nothing specific locations were established the curb of La Cienega Boulevard filmed version is traditional this where parades or assemblies can be and other major arterial streets. of “A Christmas year, but that’s allowed without a permit if the “I believe these new measures Carol” from not stopping The Saturday, Nov. ‘Santa-The parade or assembly is under 500 will create a fair balance between Groundlings 28, through people. free speech and the safety of the Experience’ from bringing its Sunday, Jan. 3. “Santa-The Experience,” a magical, annual holiday New guidelines that took effect community,” Beverly Hills Mayor The beloved on Nov. 25 to better protect resi- Lester Friedman said. interactive elf-guided journey show to audiences. Join three magical Charles Dickens through winter’s busiest wonderland, weekends of original sketch and live, dents and demonstrators include For information, visit beverly- holiday classic stars Tony Award- requiring a permit for any parade or hills.org/coronavirus. runs from Tuesday, Dec. 1, through interactive improv. Leonard winner Jefferson Mays. The timeless Thursday, Dec. 24. Each live experi- Robinson directs the shows. tale of Ebenezer Scrooge is brought ence is shown via Zoom and includes groundlings.com. to new life as Mays plays over 50 a personal live video chat with Santa. roles in the show directed by Michael Families will be welcomed by one of Arden. Tickets are $50 and proceeds Santa’s elves at the beginning of their Air passengers required to fill out help sustain the local theater commu- Glen Keane tribute visit before Enjoy “Glen Keane-An American nity. internationalcitytheatre.org. exploring Santa’s Cinematheque Tribute” on Saturday,

COVID-19 acknowledgment form Mailroom, the Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. A 38-year veteran Elf’s Bedroom, of Walt Disney Feature Animation, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti action to protect Angelenos and stop JFLA business the North Pole’s Keane trained under Walt Disney’s announced on Nov. 23 that all air the spread of this virus,” Garcetti Reindeer Stables Nine Old Men. He went on to create travelers entering the city from said. contest and the bustling many beloved Disney characters such Jewish Free Loan Association is pro- another state or country will be Garcetti said travelers can com- Toy Factory. as the Little Mermaid, Aladdin, the ducing a “Shark Tank”–style event on required to complete an online form plete the form in under a minute by Tickets are Beast, Tarzan and Rapunzel. In 2012, Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 4 to 5 p.m. via to acknowledge California’s recom- visiting travel.lacity.org or by scan- $34.95. santatheexperience.com. Keane left Disney to form Glen Zoom. Hosted by Kelly Redmond, Keane Productions as a way to fur- mended 14-day quarantine upon ning a QR code posted on signage the show features three small busi- ther his artistic explorations in anima- arrival. throughout LAX and Van Nuys ness loan clients competing to win a tion, design and film. He has since Passengers arriving at LAX and Airport. An advisory issued by the $1,000 cash prize to help their busi- Post-election collaborated with Google, the Paris Van Nuys Airport will see signs and state of California encouraged volun- ness grow. The public can help judge forum Ballet and Kobe Bryant. In 2017, he messages reminding them to fill out tary quarantine after travel. “All per- and determine the winner. General the required form. Anyone over the sons arriving in California from other Join Holocaust Museum Los Angeles animated and directed the Academy admission is $20. jfla.org. for “Building Bridges: How age of 16 must submit the form prior states or countries, including return- Award-winning film “Dear Californians Voted on Racial to or upon arrival at the airports. ing California residents, should prac- Basketball” in collaboration with Preferences, Criminal Justice and Bryant and John Williams. Most Failure to do so may result in a $500 tice self-quarantine for 14 days after Salastina Music Other Issues,” a webinar discussion recently, he directed “Over The fine. arrival,” the advisory reads. Society on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. Moon,” available on Netflix. A Q&A “COVID-19 is more dangerous For information, visit travel.lac- Moderated by museum board mem- session will be included. ameri- than ever, and from LAX to our busi- ity.org and Classical music lovers are invited to ber Dan Schnur, a professor at USC cancinematheque.com/glen-keane- nesses to our homes, we have to take flylax.com/travelsafely#three. enjoy a Salastina Music Society pre- Annenberg School for tribute.

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launched on Nov. 25. The project $500 in business and digital content region north of Sunset Boulevard meeting at Michael Villalpando will be overseen by Mayor Eric services to struggling small busi- between North Beverly Drive zoom.us/j/99128476474. For PUBLISHER Garcetti’s newly appointed 2021 nesses including branding, video, and Schuyler Road. information or to view the city Karen Villalpando entrepreneur-in-residence, Rober-to photography and graphic design. In Just in Case BH, a city-led, map divided by zones, visit EDITOR & PUBLISHER Martinez. its first year, up to 1,000 small busi- neighborhood-based emergency justincasebh.org. “COVID-19 has changed every- nesses will be able to access ser- Edwin Folven preparedness and thing – the way we communicate, vices to increase their online visibil- action program, brings [email protected] work, socialize and shop – and our ity and engagement, and help adapt EDITOR together Beverly Hills brick-and-mortar stores need to to digital marketing platforms. residents, businesses, Cameron Kiszla rapidly rethink how they reach their While the pandemic has acceler- fire, police and other [email protected] customers, market their goods, sell ated a surge of online sales this year, city agencies to coordi-

REPORTER their products and thrive when so small and medium businesses have nate seamlessly before much business is happening long faced digital challenges to Laura Coleman disaster strikes and in online,” Garcetti said. compete with larger corporations, real-time when disaster [email protected] LA Optimized aims to help small the mayor said. This year, REPORTER strikes. One of the businesses adapt to the rapid shifts California’s small business revenue major aspects of the Jill Weinlein, in consumer behavior and techno- dropped by 29.3%, and a September program is the division Tim Posada, logical advances by empowering 2020 report found that Los Angeles of the city into geo- Rebecca Villalpando, them to boost digital marketing, has seen 15,000 closures, half of graphic zones, with Emily Jilg maximize online business listings, which are permanent. each zone designed to CONTRIBUTING WRITERS create or optimize websites, and LA Optimized will be open to be able to support itself increase knowledge and presence in active small businesses in Los during times of emer- The Park Labrea News and Beverly Press are the e-commerce space. The service Angeles, with priority given to gency or disaster. weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail is free. Through the help of dedicat- brick-and-mortar establishments in subscription is $120 annually. Decreed newspa- Over the next several pers of general circulation, entitled to publish legal ed partners, the mayor’s office plans low income communities. weeks, residents and advertising, Feb. 10, 1960 by Superior Court to allocate over $1.5 million to the Businesses can enroll by visiting businesses in each Order No 736637. services. coronavirus.lacity.org/laoptimized. map courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 November 26, 2020 4 November 26, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Fire damages vacant Man whose drone allegedly hit helicopter charged By edwin folven

commercial building A Hollywood resident whose unmanned aircraft struck a Los Angeles Police Department heli- copter in September is facing feder- al charges. Authorities used the incident to highlight the potential danger of drones in densely-populated urban areas. People often receive drones as gifts or are hobbyists who may be unaware of strict rules for flying. Situations like the aerial crash in Hollywood illustrate the potentially photo by Edwin Folven dire consequences that can occur Authorities said drones pose a significant danger to manned aircraft. when drone operators do not follow Recreational operation of unmanned aircraft is strictly regulated. regulations, police said. photo by Laura Coleman The defendant, Andrew Rene Los Angeles Fire Department personnel battled a blaze in a vacant Hernandez, 22, was charged with police said. Officers recovered the tors are required to stay at or below commercial building on Western Avenue on Nov. 23, extinguishing the unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft, retrieved its 400 feet off the ground and night- the flames in 26 minutes. Approximately 55 firefighters were unmanned aircraft. Federal prose- memory card and used it to identify time flying is restricted. One of the deployed to the building at 547 N. Western Ave. after reports of smoke cutors allege he recklessly operated Hernandez, prosecutors added. primary rules listed on the FAA’s were received at 10:16 a.m. The building is located on Western a drone that crashed into a police The FBI, Federal Aviation website is that operators must never Avenue just south of Clinton Street. The fire burned through the roof helicopter on Sept. 18 as it flew Administration and LAPD investi- interfere with emergency response before the flames were extinguished at 10:42 a.m., LAFD spokesman over ground units responding to gated and served search warrants in activities. Nicholas Prange said. No injuries were reported and the cause remains reports of a commercial burglary at late October at Hernandez’s Capt. Steven Lurie, commanding under investigation. a pharmacy. The location of the Hollywood residence. Hernandez officer of the LAPD’s Hollywood incident was not divulged, other allegedly admitted to flying the Division, said thankfully, incidents than it occurred in Hollywood. drone after he heard police sirens involving drones and helicopters The helicopter’s nose, antenna and an approaching helicopter, are infrequent. He said drone oper- and bottom cowlings were dam- prosecutors said. In the criminal ators occasionally fly over crime Defendant pleads no contest aged and the pilot was forced to complaint, Hernandez is alleged to scenes. In 2015, an LAPD heli- make an emergency landing. No have said he flew his drone “to see copter had to make evasive maneu- injuries were reported, but authori- what was going on” and as the vers to avoid a drone over a crime to vandalizing synagogue ties said there was a potential for a drone was ascending, he saw it scene near Sunset Boulevard and A 25-year-old man pleaded no believed to be a hate crime, catastrophe. “If the drone had “smacked” by the hovering police Western Avenue. contest on Nov. 19 to charges relat- although the charges were eventu- struck the helicopter’s main rotor helicopter. “These are quite rare, but of ed to vandalizing the Nessah ally reduced and Redding was instead of the fuselage, it could Federal law governs the opera- course significant when they Synagogue in Beverly Hills last allowed to enter a plea to felony have brought the helicopter down,” tion of unmanned aircraft, and occur,” Lurie said. “The primary December, the Los Angeles County vandalism. The exact motive for the criminal complaint read. operators must follow numerous danger is to the police helicopter. District Attorney’s Office the crime was never divulged. The drone fell and struck a vehi- rules. All drones must be registered Any strike to the airship could be announced. Security cameras captured cle, causing property damage, with the FAA. Recreational opera- tragic.” Anton Nathaniel Redding, of images of the suspect, who broke Millersville, Pennsylvania, entered into the synagogue overnight and the plea to one felony count of van- damaged property and religious dalism of religious property. books while the temple was closed, Redding was immediately sen- prosecutors said. Using video tenced to 220 days in county jail footage and fingerprints, police and five years of formal probation. identified the suspect as Redding, He also was ordered to complete a who fled to Hawaii shortly after the 12-month residential treatment crime. Investigators from Beverly program and to pay $166,604 resti- Hills traveled to Kona, Hawaii, and tution. arrested the suspect on Dec. 18. He The Dec. 14 incident was widely was extradited back to Los Angeles publicized and was initially to face criminal charges. Reward offered for information after hit-and-run victim dies Los Angeles Police Department vehicle dragged the victim approx- traffic investigators are searching imately 15 feet, police said. The for a driver who struck and killed a driver fled the scene without stop- woman in the Rampart area on ping to render aid, which is Nov. 23. required by law. A $50,000 was announced on Los Angeles Fire Department Nov. 25 for information leading to paramedics took the victim to a an arrest and conviction in the case. hospital, where she later died, The crime occurred in the 13th police said. Video of the suspected District, represented by Los vehicle can be viewed by visiting Angeles City Councilman Mitch lapdonline.org. O’Farrell. Anyone with information is Witnesses told police that a tan, urged to call Detective Juan 4-door 2000 to 2010 Toyota Campos at (213) 833-3713, the Corolla was making a left turn onto Central Traffic Division watch westbound Miramar Street from commander at (213)833-3746, or northbound Union Avenue at e-mail [email protected]. During approximately 5:55 a.m. when it weekends and off-hours, call the struck the victim, Kuen Ham. The LAPD hotline at (877)LAPD247. Social Security scams become more prevalent during holidays The Los Angeles County District the Social Security Administration. Attorney’s Office is warning people The caller tells the victim that their to beware of Social Security scams Social Security number has been in which perpetrators attempt to suspended or compromised. steal identities. Authorities warn people to hang The scams commonly target up. Never provide a Social Security senior citizens and involve a call number or banking information. For from someone claiming to be from information, call (800)772-1213. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 November 26, 2020 West Hollywood leaders praise revised budget n City in good financial is also facing revenue challenges. For support of the community on that instance, the city’s transient occupan- particular tax,” Arevalo said. shape, City Manager cy tax – or hotel tax – revenues for The council did not discuss the Paul Arevalo says the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 budget as a separate item on Nov. were down 64% as compared to last 16 and instead received the budget By cameron kiszla year, and with the economic down- update as part of the consent calen- turn, sales tax is a challenge “as dar, though Councilman John Though the coronavirus pandem- expected,” Arevalo said. Duran used a portion of his com- ic continues to affect the city, West “With the stay-at-home orders, a ments to thank city staff for their Hollywood officials touted the lot of our businesses have been shut work on the budget. city’s response to COVID-19 dur- down or the retail activity has been “I think many of us were con- ing the Nov. 16 council meeting. reduced significantly. Travel is cerned about the impact that The city staff report noted that the down, hotels are struggling not only COVID and the economic collapse city ended fiscal year 2020 on June in West Hollywood but throughout would have on the city of West 30 “on solid ground,” with general the world,” Arevalo said. Hollywood, but it has been their fund revenues exceeding the bud- Some good news, however, was skillful management of resetting get, which had been adjusted to the passage of the 0.75% sales tax revenue expectations, resetting photo by Cameron Kiszla account for COVID-19, by $7 mil- increase Measure E by voters on expenses, making sure the budget West Hollywood’s fiscal situation is relatively stable despite the ongoing lion, or 7%. Though expenditures Nov. 3, which Arevalo noted was was balanced, tapping into our pandemic, city leaders said. exceeded the budget by $5 million, “much needed” and passed with the reserves, bonding out cash, that or 5% – including “nearly $1 mil- support of more than 70% of West we’ve got a very I think positive city manager, and [Assistant City local governments than could have lion in emergency expenditures” – Hollywood voters. update tonight,” Duran said. Manager] David Wilson and been expected if President Donald reserves were able to cover the $1.1 “It’s going to be a wonderful Duran also noted that West [Senior Management Analyst] Trump was reelected. million deficit. addition, especially during the Hollywood is “in a lot better shape Christine Safriet … we can all “The Biden administration can’t For the current fiscal year, which COVID times. In a solid year of than so many other cities across Los breathe a sigh of relief, we’re going come soon enough. I know that began on July 1, the city is expect- revenues, it would be somewhere Angeles County,” some of whom to be OK,” Duran said. Speaker Pelosi and others are fight- ing a larger budget deficit – $4.8 around $10 million in revenue. may even have to file for bankrupt- Duran also noted that with ing for revenues to come to local million – which will be covered Because of the downturn in the cy, and West Hollywood is “not in President-elect Joe Biden’s victory and state governments, including with reserves, City Manager Paul economy, it will be less than that, that position.” in the Nov. 3 election, he is hopeful ourselves, which would be really, Arevalo said. but at the same time, it’s something “Because we’ve got a very that Democrats in Washington, really helpful,” Duran said. “There’s “Simply put, our revenues as to be really grateful that we have the strong, strong fiscal manager as our D.C., can provide more relief to lights at the end of the tunnel.” expected are down, nearly $25 mil- lion. Our budget for last fiscal year was $115 million in general funds. This year, we’re looking at a $90 million general fund budget, so that’s a $25 million dip. We’ve reduced our expenditures by $20 million. We’re drawing down on emergency reserves of $5 million to close the gap and provide services to the community. Aravelo noted that one of the chal- lenges for the fiscal year 2021 budget is $2.8 million “in emergency funds that have been used to provide sup- port to our community,” but the city Garcetti announces new testing site Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Nov. 20 announced the opening of the San Fernando Park COVID-19 testing super site in the Northeast Valley, in partnership with the City of San Fernando, built in response to a significant spike in case numbers in nearby communities. It opened on Nov. 24, creating the 10th city loca- tion providing free COVID-19 tests to anyone with or without symptoms. The city of Los Angeles, in part- nership with laboratory Curative, the nonprofit Community Organized Relief Effort and the Los Angeles Fire Department, operates one of the largest municipal testing programs in the country, including the largest testing site in the nation at Dodger Stadium. The city launched its pro- gram in March to test first respon- ders and vulnerable individuals and quickly expanded to offer free test- ing to all residents, with or without symptoms. Since then, the city has tested over 2.24 million people and can test over 38,000 people each day across 10 city testing sites. The walk-up super site will offer up to 3,000 COVID-19 tests each day at 208 Park Avenue in San Fernando, and will operate Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The site will also be able to deliver up to 500 flu vaccines per day. In the weeks ahead, the site will also begin to enable residents to participate in the city’s ongoing rapid antigen testing pilot. For information, visit coron- avirus.lacity.org/testing. 6 November 26, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

forced the federal government to “There has definitely been suc- address HIV and push for an imme- cess when you look at the number West Hollywood marks World AIDS Day diate response, and we see that need of transmissions,” Giugni said. n Listing of names, On Dec. 1, the Alliance for ‘Oh, HIV and World AIDS Day, again with COVID,” Giugni said. “That has decreased in West Housing and Healing will place that feels like a part of history,’ but While federal help is sought, the Hollywood. The real challenge, award ceremony part of flowers on the memorial plaques on it is very pertinent to what we’re city will also examine some of its which we see on a federal level, is virtual celebration Santa Monica Boulevard, and the experiencing now with COVID.” own efforts during the Warrior access to health care, addressing city will also honor those who pro- For instance, Giugni said, “we Awards ceremony, as the city’s con- disparities in access to health care, By cameron kiszla vide assistance to people living with really have to look at our disenfran- sultant Aaron Celious, director of and then stigma is still an issue.” HIV and AIDS with the 20th annual chised communities.” While HIV research and strategy for the West Hollywood is seeking input World AIDS Day is Dec. 1, and Paul Andrew Starke Warrior and AIDS initially affected gay and research firm Maroon Society, will on stigma of HIV through a survey. the city of West Hollywood is plan- Awards. The event will be held at 7 bisexual men the most, today, many provide an update on the West To participate, visit weho.org/ser- ning several virtual events and com- p.m. on Zoom and on the city’s communities of color are most Hollywood HIV Zero Initiative. vices/social-services/hiv-aids- memorations to remember those YouTube channel, and this year, the impacted, and “disparities in health Giugni said the five-year strate- resources. lost to the crisis. honorees are Chris Aguilar, of the care and access to services” became gic plan is finishing its fourth year, “That’s for folks to share where David Giugni, the city’s social Los Angeles LGBT Center; Garry apparent, he said. and it aims to decrease HIV trans- they encounter stigma, is it a result services manager, said marking Bowie, of Being Alive; Liza Marie “Again, with a disease such as mission, address disparities in of living with HIV, how are you World AIDS Day is especially Ceballos, of the TransLatin@ COVID, our disenfranchised com- health care, decrease the rate of pro- experiencing that? This is in order important for West Hollywood, a Coalition; Cheryl Hoffman, of the munities are most impacted. What gression for people living with HIV for us to attempt to address and city known for its connection with Friends Research Institute; did we learn? The gay community, and decrease stigma for those living lessen folks experiencing stigma,” the LGBT community, which has Emmanuel Sanchez-Ramos, of with support from its allies, really with HIV. Giugni said. been especially hard-hit by HIV. APLA Health; and Spencer “In broad strokes, the city has been Shelton, of the AIDS Healthcare extraordinarily impacted by HIV. Foundation. West Hollywood has the highest rate Horvath noted that the Warrior of community members living with Awards will be particularly signifi- HIV in L.A. County,” he said. cant this year with the ongoing Mayor Lindsey Horvath added coronavirus pandemic. that the city “has been at the fore- “The awards ceremony is always front of this fight ever since it incredibly moving, because began.” inevitably there are stories of what “We all dedicate ourselves to this our community’s experience was effort, and that’s what World AIDS with the infection rate among gay day is, a recommitment to these men causing a high number of efforts that started long ago,” she deaths in the community. Today, we said. have a whole new global health This year, the city’s World AIDS pandemic, and it’s certainly impact- Day events began with the installa- ed our community,” she said. tion of posters related to HIV and In particular, one of this year’s AIDS from the collection of ONE honorees, Garry Bowie, is being Archives at the USC Libraries, the honored posthumously after he lost largest repository of LGBT materi- his life to COVID-19 earlier this als in the world, according to its year. website. The posters have been “He dedicated his entire life to placed on the temporary fencing being in service to this cause, and to that was erected for construction at lose him to yet another health pan- West Hollywood Park, and they demic is heartbreaking,” Horvath will remain on display through the said. end of the year. Giugni added that although The city is also promoting “we’re in a very different place AIDSWatch, a memorial to those right now with HIV with effective who have died of AIDS, which will medicines that have pretty much be displayed on WeHoTV from brought it to a manageable disease Friday, Nov. 27, through Tuesday, or health condition,” much can be Dec. 1. learned from the HIV and AIDS cri- “It’s literally just a scroll of sis and put to use in how society is names of people – not just in West responding to the COVID-19 pan- Hollywood, I think it’s national – demic. people we’ve lost to HIV and “We really go back and see the AIDS. It’s a powerful reminder of activism that occurred during the our shared experience in West height of the pandemic, how that is Hollywood and the greater commu- still an important aspect of how we nity. It’s a very simple kind of pro- address COVID and address treat- ject but once you tune in, it pulls ment, address how folks are treated you in and it’s really powerful,” who have COVID,” he said. “When Giugni said. people look at it now and they say,

photo courtesy of ONE Archives at the USC Libraries As part of its commemoration of World AIDS Day, West Hollywood is dis- playing historical posters and art related to HIV and AIDS at West Hollywood Park. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 November 26, 2020 8 November 26, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Mid City West Chair Epstein enters CD5 race n Homelessness and The 41-year-old 5th District can- catalyst for innovation in transporta- didate said more housing coupled tion, and cited traffic congestion as a transportation among with services and resources must be problem that will continue to affect chief concerns part of the solution to homelessness. the community long into the future He said he hopes to identify more without significant change. By edwin folven places where temporary shelters, Another concern is economic supportive housing and affordable recovery after the COVID-19 pan- Community leader and advocate housing can be built in the local area. demic, he said. Epstein supported Scott Epstein has thrown his hat in “As councilmember, I think my the recent Uplift Melrose plan, the ring to represent the Los Angeles leadership would be much more which would have removed some City Council’s 5th District, joining muscular in a sense, more quickly parking lanes on Melrose Avenue in four others who have already identifying the places in the 5th exchange for bike lanes and more announced candidacy in the March District where we can get tempo- pedestrian space. That project was 2022 municipal election. Current rary shelter up, where we can build scrapped in September after Koretz 5th District Councilman Paul Koretz permanent supportive housing,” decided not to support it because will be termed out in 2022. Epstein said. “How do we do it impacts to residents and traffic on A Fairfax District resident since more cheaply, how do we experi- surrounding streets would have 2007, Epstein has served on the Mid ment with different building types, been too significant. City West Community Council for different sites, to make it happen? “I think it is essential we create a eight years, including as its chair We do need the funding streams, we multi-modal future for our city. If since 2014. He said in that role, he do need the policy support, and we we care about the climate, and I has dealt with complex regional have some of those things with think most Angelenos do, we have photo courtesy of Scott Epstein issues including homelessness, land Measure H and Measure HHH. But to create options for getting around Scott Epstein said he’s ready to get to work on behalf of Los Angeles City use and development, as well as we need the leadership on the better that are not the automobile,” Council District 5. more-localized problems affecting ground in all of the council districts Epstein said. “The highest emitting neighborhood quality of life such as to champion these projects and sector in California in terms of car- from our major metro areas like the Koretz’s Director of Policy Jeff traffic and public safety. Epstein make sure it happens.” bon emissions is transportation, and Bay and Los Angeles. We need to Ebenstein; Katy Young officially announced his campaign Epstein also said he plans to be a a lot of those emissions are coming make space for people on foot, on Yaroslavsky, senior deputy for the on social media five days before the bikes and on transit.” environment and arts for Los Nov. 3 General Election, and has Epstein said he plans to canvass Angeles County Supervisor Sheila eagerly begun the long process of neighborhoods and is eager to meet Kuehl, 3rd District; Sam Yebri, an meeting with constituents and rais- Schiff condemns Flynn pardon more people in the community to attorney and former Los Angeles ing support. discuss issues. Civil Service Commission member; “I am running because I think On Nov. 25, U.S. Rep. Adam tions. And Flynn pled guilty to Epstein enters a race that already and Molly Basler, an activist and right now, we need leadership that Schiff (D-Burbank), the chair- those lies, twice. A pardon by included four candidates, including environmentalist. is both connected to community and man of the House Permanent Trump does not erase that truth, committed to progress. We have Select Committee on no matter how Trump and his some very serious problems in this Intelligence, released a statement allies try to suggest otherwise. city,” Epstein said. “We have an in opposition to President Donald “There is no doubt that a pres- acute housing crisis where a lot of Trump’s pardon of Michael ident has broad power to confer Notable quotes folks are struggling to continue to Flynn, his first national security pardons, but when they are For Thanksgiving afford to live in this city. We are at advisor. deployed to insulate himself, his risk of losing our middle class and “Donald Trump has abused the family and his associates from the most unfortunate of us are slip- pardon power to reward his criminal investigation, it is a cor- “I am grateful to be a woman. I must have done something great in ping into homelessness. After friends and political allies, and ruption of the Framer’s intent. another life.” improving our air quality for protect those who lie to cover up That’s why Democrats in the decades, now we’re slipping back for him. This time, Trump has House and the Senate have intro- Maya Angelou and the quality of our air is getting once again abused the pardon duced the Protecting Our 1928-2014 worse. We really need bold action to power to reward Michael Flynn, Democracy Act to prevent any solve these problems, but in order to who chose loyalty to Trump over president from using pardons, or do so, we also need leaders that loyalty to his country. the promise of pardons, in the (source: “Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations”) have experience with civic engage- “Flynn lied to the FBI about corrupt way that Donald Trump ment and getting people involved his communications with the has done. I’m hopeful that in a and building toward change. I think Russians – efforts which under- new Congress, we will pass it. that is what I have to offer.” mined U.S. foreign policy after “It’s no surprise that Trump Epstein, who works as a policy sanctions were imposed on would go out just as he came in – analyst for UCLA, cited homeless- Russia for interfering in our elec- crooked to the end.” ness as a primary issue affecting the 5th District. He said he saw first- hand how it adversely impacts peo- ple’s lives when he helped organize the Mid City West Community Council’s participation in the annu- al homeless count in 2014. “That was an important moment in my public life. It was my entry- r way into this issue,” Epstein said. “I was new in my leadership at the council and realized that this is of course something we should do. We decided to opt in to leading the homeless count for our area that first year and we had so many vol- unteers that we were able to help the communities bordering us as well. It’s become an annual tradition and we have hosted the homeless count every year since.” e Epstein said the spirit of commu- . nity service was evident, and he hopes to harness that energy. “I think there is something special about the count in opening folks’ eyes to the problem. Partly, it’s just the nature of going around counting your unhoused neighbors that makes it very real. We all see it every day, but there’s something about actually doing the tally that is very eye open- ing,” Epstein added. “The other thing that I think is very amazing about the count is how many people show up to help. It’s a reminder of the challenge, but it’s also a reminder of the opportunity. [There are] a lot of community members who are hungry to make change and be a part of the solution.” Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 November 26, 2020 New housing provides homes for WeHo seniors By Laura CoLeman deteriorate as upkeep and mainte- “I think it’s the right type of use nance of the property may not be [and] I think it’s a thoughtful way of The West Hollywood Planning financially feasible. The new senior preserving these units,” Chair Commission voted on Nov. 19 to congregate care housing facility Adam Bass said. allow a senior congregate care hous- meets key city goals and provides for On two separate occasions, the ing facility to proceed at 923-931 the preservation, the rehabilitation Historic Preservation Commission Palm Ave., despite community and ongoing maintenance of the failed to vote in support of the pro- opposition. The new four-story, L- property and site as well as the goal ject moving forward, which Bass shaped building, which is being of promoting housing for a diverse characterized as “really disappoint- developed by Dylan Investment population.” ing.” He said the most recent HPC Properties, will incorporate two his- After hearing multiple public 3-3 vote on July 27 gave “no direc- toric bungalows to provide 49 senior comments, the majority in opposi- tion” in terms of providing guid- units. tion, the Planning Commission ance. rendering courtesy of the city of West Hollywood “Staff supports the project given voted 5-1-1 to green light the project. The Planning Commission had The Planning Commission supported moving forward with a new senior that the proposed rehab work will Commissioner Lynn Hoopingarner originally planned to vote on the congregate care facility on Palm Avenue in West Hollywood that incor- help preserve the cultural resources was the lone “no” vote with Vice project on Oct. 15 but postponed porates historic buildings. without impacting the integrity and Chair John Erickson abstaining. the vote to November after resi- provide a needed housing type in the Erickson, who was recently elected dents asked the commission to city,” Senior Planner Antonio to the West Hollywood City Council, delay the hearing so they could transparent, emphasized the impact tions. The bungalow at 927 Palm Castillo told the commission. would not have been able to consider mourn the sudden death of Duff of the project on the future of the Ave. will serve as a reception area “Without rehabilitation incentives, the matter twice if an appeal brought Bennett, who died days before the neighborhood and the city. The for the facility, and the bungalow at the historic property may continue to it before the council. meeting. Bennett, who had lived in alliance has consistently opposed 931 Palm Ave. will function as a one of the properties on the site, had the project. detached residence, for a total of 49 spearheaded opposition to the pro- Bass, in contrast, said he believed senior units. ject for the past four years. the public was particularly involved Dylan Investments Vice Castillo said that after the city in the project given the large President James Stevens said they Partner sought for street program published its agenda on Oct. 15, amount of community input. plan to partner with Caden Senior The Los Angeles Board of StreetsLA will initiate a compet- staff received 70 written comments The approved 33,460-square- Living to operate the facility and it Public Works Commission unani- itive procurement process to identi- both in support and opposition to foot project includes construction will open in two years. mously approved a request for pro- fy a qualified partner that shares the the project, as well as general ques- of a four-story senior housing facil- “This one has been really diffi- posal plan on Nov. 24 for the values of service excellence, sus- tions. ity containing 48 senior units with a cult balancing the benefits and the updated Sidewalk and Transit tainability, innovation and account- “I do not oppose the need for one-level subterranean parking detriments for me. I definitely see a Amenities Program. ability. congregate care facilities in our garage. In moving forward with the need for this,” Commissioner Sue STAP, which is overseen by “We are excited to continue the community. That’s not what this is project, the developer will rehabili- Buckner said. “After really thinking StreetsLA, will expand an advertis- public process to find a partner for about,” stated one resident who tate two historic single-family bun- this through, I believe it meets pret- ing-supported program to finance a strong and innovative street furni- spoke during the commission meet- galows built in 1902 at 927 and 931 ty much all of the requirements of the costs of street furniture ameni- ture program that will support tran- ing. “I’m concerned about honoring Palm Ave., which were designated the code and all of the parameters. ties that provide shelter, shade, sit riders and pedestrians,” the historic designation of these as landmarks in 2013. A third bun- In my gut, it makes me uncomfort- safety and comfort for transit riders StreetsLA Executive Director and bungalows.” galow at 923 N. Palm Ave., which able, but I'm going to vote for it.” and pedestrians. They include the General Manager Adel Hagekhalil West Hollywood Preservation is also over a century old, will be “There are certain aspects that I nearly 2,000 bus shelters in Los said. Alliance Board President Victor torn down as part of the redevelop- don’t like, but overall the good out- Angeles, which StreetsLA hopes to For information, visit Omelczenko, who characterized the ment, as well as all non-historic weighs the bad,” Commissioner increase to 3,000. streetsla.lacity.org. process as not being sufficiently accessory structures and rear addi- John Altschul added. 10 November 26, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Metro takes Thanksgiving holiday on subway work Metro is temporarily suspending The installation of geotechnical anticipated to be in place through subway construction on the Purple instruments will continue along the December. The enclosure supports Line Extension subway project in tunnel alignment and around the ongoing tunnel and mitigation work observance of Thanksgiving on station box area in Beverly Hills to underneath Wilshire Boulevard. Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. monitor ground movement, settle- From 9 p.m. on Dec. 4, through 6 27. ment and other geological impacts. a.m. on Dec. 7, southbound San All Metro bus and rail service Instruments are being installed Vicente Boulevard may be closed will operate on a Sunday/holiday within the public right-of-way and through the intersection with schedule on Nov. 26, and regular on private property. Through Wilshire Boulevard. Eastbound weekdays service will resume on December, installations may occur Wilshire Boulevard will be reduced Nov. 27. along Wilshire Boulevard and on to a single lane through the intersec- Following the holiday, work will adjacent streets east of Crescent tion. resume at many locations along the Drive. New work hours are week- Near Wilshire/Fairfax, station route through the Miracle Mile and days from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on construction, hauling and concrete Beverly Hills. Construction in Wilshire Boulevard, and weekdays pouring are ongoing. Wilshire Beverly Hills will continue through from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at other loca- Boulevard will be reduced to two the holidays after the City Council tions. Intermittent closures of traffic lanes in each direction between San recently granted Metro a waiver. lanes, alleys, sidewalks, crosswalks Diego Way and Spaulding Avenue photo by Edwin Folven No work will occur on Dec. 10 (the and parking meters may be required through next August. Intermittent On Nov. 28, work will resume along the Purple Line Extension route, first night of Hanukkah), Christmas during work hours. lane closures may be in place to including in Beverly Hills at the site of the future Wilshire/Rodeo station. Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s At Wilshire/La Cienega, station support deck panel maintenance Eve and New Year’s Day, or if there construction, material deliveries, and investigation. is a city sponsored event. During instrumentation and concrete pour- Ogden Drive will be closed inter- through Friday. Orange Drive will At Wilshire/Western, construc- the holiday construction period, ing continue. Ongoing concrete and mittently Monday through Saturday remain closed north of Wilshire tion continues in a staging yard near excavation in the Wilshire/Rodeo material deliveries to the at Wilshire Boulevard, and Orange Boulevard through the end of Wilshire Boulevard and Manhattan station box, hauling, material deliv- Wilshire/La Cienega station box are Grove Avenue remains closed south February. Place. Northbound Manhattan ery and utility maintenance will anticipated to continue this week. of Wilshire Boulevard until A work zone on the west side of Place will be intermittently closed occur, as well the installation of The work will be conducted from January. A K-Rail work zone has the intersection of Wilshire and just north of Wilshire Boulevard geotechnical instruments. Wilshire Boulevard and in the been installed at the southwest cor- Rimpau boulevards is anticipated to from 4 a.m. to midnight, Monday New hauling hours for removing Wilshire/Gale staging yard from 4 ner of Wilshire Boulevard and be in place through next May. through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 11 soil have been announced. From a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastbound Wilshire Fairfax Avenue to support work on Wilshire Boulevard has been p.m., Saturday. Intermittent single 10:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., two lanes will Boulevard may be intermittently appendages to the main subway reduced to two lanes in each direc- lane closures on Wilshire be open in each direction on reduced to one lane from 7 a.m. to tunnels. tion between June Street and Boulevard may be necessary Wilshire Boulevard between El 4 p.m., and 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., as At Wilshire/La Brea, hauling, Muirfield Road. Concrete and between Western Avenue and Camino and Crescent Drive. From needed. The lane reduction may deliveries and tunneling support is material deliveries are anticipated Manhattan Place. Access to busi- midnight to 10:45 a.m., Wilshire also be used on Saturdays from 7 ongoing in construction staging to continue at the site through the nesses will be maintained and a Boulevard will be reduced to one a.m. to 4 p.m. Gale Drive will also yards and from Wilshire Boulevard end of November. signed pedestrian detour has been lane in each direction between El be intermittently closed at Wilshire near Sycamore Avenue. Intermittent In December, a K-rail enclosure installed. Camino and Crescent drives, when Boulevard to support construction. lane closures on Wilshire will be installed on Wilshire For questions and concerns, call excavation will occur through deck Work will continue 24 hours in the Boulevard and side streets between Boulevard between Plymouth the 24-hour project hotline at openings along Wilshire Boulevard staging yards. Highland Avenue and Detroit Street Boulevard and Windsor Avenue, (213)922-6934, email the project at Canon Dive, just west of Beverly At Wilshire/San Vicente, a K-rail may be in place to support construc- and will remain in place for one team at [email protected], Drive. enclosure in the center lanes is tion from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday year. or visit metro.net.

Metro hosts Webinar highlights the community benefits of rain barrels conversation on Koreatown Join Metro for an installment of its Community Conversations series on Thursday, Dec. 3, from noon to 1 p.m. The online meetings hosted by community leaders focus on histo- ries, art, activism and cultural assets in specific neighborhoods. The upcoming program is titled “Advocacy and Empowerment in Koreatown.” photo courtesy of Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment Special guests Alexandra Suh, Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment’s Watershed Protection executive director of the Koreatown Program will host a free Zoom webinar on Saturday, Dec. 5, from Immigrant Workers Alliance, and 10:30 a.m. to noon to encourage homeowners to install rain barrels. Steve Cho, an organizer with Participants will learn about rebates for purchasing rain barrels, as KIWA, will discuss how their work well as installation tips. Residents of the city of L.A. can win a $25 has evolved since the 1990s to meet gift card for home improvement supplies. To register, visit the needs of immigrants, workers eventbrite.com/e/rain-barrel-webinar-by-city-of-los-angeles-water- and tenants in Koreatown. They will shed-protection-program-registration-122165740017. For informa- also explain how their vision for tion, visit lacitysan.org. public transportation is linked with an economically just future for the neighborhood. Participation is free. To RSVP or To our new join the meeting, visit Thanksgiving Edition readers of the zoom.us/j/4329547902?pwd=enRq d1pUL3AzbzFQRVZmcmJ2ek9zU Park Labrea News & Beverly Press: T09#success. For those without If you would like to subscribe computer access, call (877)853- 5247. to the newspapers every week, please send an email to: [email protected] or call (213)713-6142

photo courtesy of Metro Alexandra Suh and Steve Cho will discuss transportation and the future of Koreatown. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 November 26, 2020

“While raising two daughters, I also share information about the became concerned for their safety types of exciting projects they can MCWCC candidate filing deadline approaching on our neighborhood streets. So I work on as a Mid City West board Neighborhood and community representatives, five renter repre- Mid City West stakeholder. got involved with the MCWCC and member. To RSVP, visit councils are holding board elections sentatives, six nonprofit representa- Stakeholders are considered those did my best to make our streets forms.gle/M8QGdCsx2zFCAv34A. in 2021, and the Mid City West tives, six business representatives, “who live, work or own real proper- safer for everyone. In the process I For the first time, all voting for Community Council’s election is seven geographic zone representa- ty in the neighborhood and also to learned about the wonderful, neighborhood councils will be fast approaching. tives and eight at-large representa- those who declare a stake in the diverse people that make up Mid done entirely by mail and in two Residents and stakeholders of tives. Zone representatives must neighborhood as a community City West,” outgoing board mem- parts. Mid City West have until Dec. 28 to live within the boundaries of the interest stakeholder, defined as a ber Taylor Nichols said. Residents and stakeholders who file for candidacy for the next com- zone in which they are running. For person who affirms a substantial A “Candidate 101” virtual event are at least 16 years old by Election munity council board. The election information, see and ongoing participation within will be held at 7 p.mm. on Monday, Day are eligible to vote. will be held on Tuesday, March 16. midcitywest.org/about-us/bound- the neighborhood council’s bound- Nov. 30. The event will give For more information on Mid There are 35 seats on the board in aries-of-mid-city-west. aries and who are at least 18 years prospective candidates the nuts and City West Community Council, six categories: three homeowner All other 28 seats are open to any old.” bolts on the election process and visit midcitywest.org. Dodgers help families in need CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD with annual turkey giveaway PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood City Council will hold a Pub- lic Hearing to consider the following item:

LOCATIONS: 8743 SUNSET BOULEVARD, West Hollywood, California

REQUEST: Proposal to convert an existing static billboard and pole to a new digital billboard as part of the Sunset Boulevard Off-site Signage Policy.

PERMIT(S): Billboard Permit, Certificate of Appropriateness, Develop- ment Agreement, Zone Map Amendment, and any other re- photo by Carrie Giordano/Los Angeles Dodgers quired permits. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation and team partner Smart & Final held the 16th annual Community APPLICANT(S): Reshma Pendleton, Netflix (Seymour Consulting Group, Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway at Dodger Stadium on Nov. 19, dis- tributing 1,500 Thanksgiving meals to nonprofit community-serving Representative) organizations. The Dodgers partnered with many public officials to select recipients for the giveaway, including the office of Los Angeles TIME/PLACE Teleconference Meeting City Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District. Turkeys and fix- OF HEARING: Monday, December 7, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. ings are also being provided to pre-selected students in the Dodgers’ Community of Schools, a strategic community partnership to Given the local, state and nation state of emergency, this improve the education and wellness of children attending schools and meeting will be a teleconferenced meeting (with detailed living in communities surrounding Dodger Stadium. For information, instructions for participation included on the posted visit dodgers.com. agenda).

Rampart Mint welcomes 22 ZONES: SSP (Sunset Specific Pan) formerly homeless people ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Sunset Boule- West Hollywood Community out physical limitations. Residents vard Off-Site Signage Policy Housing Corporation is proud to can truly age in place without fear announce the opening of Rampart of displacement. Mint, an all-new, affordable apart- “I am so pleased to see the ment community for formerly Rampart Mint project come to life,” homeless individuals. Located in said Los Angeles City Councilman DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND STATE OF EMERGENCY, CITY HALL the Rampart Village area of Los Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, who IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. The staff report Angeles, Rampart Mint includes 22 represents parts of the Westlake will be available on Wednesday, De- permanent supportive housing units neighborhood on the Los Angeles cember 2, 2020 on-line at www.weho.org and one unit for an on-site resident City Council. “My office has manager. actively supported this project from IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those Co-developed with Affordable the beginning, and I welcome 22 Living for the Aging, Rampart Mint apartments for chronically home- issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, is built on city-owned land. ALA less individuals with special needs or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood City Council, via will provide the on-site building in the district I represent. I look for- the Planning & Development Services Department at, or prior to, the Public Hear- management and has decades of ward to continuing our work with ing. experience working with special WHCHC to create more quality needs populations. affordable housing, including sup- “When residents begin to move portive housing, for our most vul- If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the in, it makes the project real for us,” nerable.” hearing impaired), you must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of said Matt Mason, WHCHC’s direc- Often, formerly homeless resi- the City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. tor of real estate development. dents arrive with only what they “We’re all very proud to be able to carry. With the generous support of create quality affordable apartments the David Geffen Foundation, all 22 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to participate in said Public Hearing to for L.A.’s most vulnerable commu- resident units are fully outfitted express their opinion in this matter. nity members.” with brand new furniture. The KFA-designed building Additionally, all of Rampart Mint’s includes a spacious community community spaces – lobby, com- IF YOU DO NOT HAVE COMPUTER ACCESS AND WOULD LIKE A MAILED room with kitchenette, a computer munity room, rooftop garden, social COPY OF THE AGENDA AND STAFF REPORT, OR YOU NEED FURTHER IN- area, a rooftop garden with amazing services and property manager’s FORMATION regarding this item, contact Jennifer Davis, Senior Contract Planner views of the city, a building manag- office – are fully furnished with an in the Planning & Development Services Department at (323) 848-6475; or via er’s office and social services office. investment from the Ahmanson “This has been a labor of love,” Foundation. email at: [email protected] WHCHC Assistant Project “Rampart Mint is not only a Manager Rachel Peled said. “These reflection of the community it takes Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk last few days putting the final to provide supportive housing; it pieces in place, knowing their life- becomes a community in itself,” changing value, was electric.” WHCHC President and CEO Jesse Rampart Mint was built by Slansky said. . - Dreyfuss Construction. Pioneering Residents began moving in earli- Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта Для дополни universal design principles have er this month. тельной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848- been incorporated so every unit For information, visit whchc.org 6826. accommodates those with and with- or call (323)650-8771. 12 November 26, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

RESTAURANT NEWS Farmers Market delivers for the holidays by Jill Weinlein he Original Farmers Market, Tcorner of Third and Fairfax, has The Los Angeles County Health many options to fulfill shopping Department ordered restaurants, Gelato Festival needs during the Thanksgiving hol- breweries, wineries and bars to halt iday weekend, and take-out and outdoor dining, which took effect in L.A. delivery menus from market restau- Wednesday, Nov. 25, due to a surge rants are available by visiting mer- in coronavirus cases. As restau- he Gelato Festival is hosting cato.com. rants struggle during this time of Tthree socially distanced compe- The British pub Market Tavern year, here are some making the tition events, as well as a newly will be closed on Thanksgiving pivot once again to focus solely on added coffee-making competition. Day, but take-out and delivery takeout and delivery. Please con- The winners will move on to com- resume at noon on Friday, Nov. 27, sider supporting these local pete in the World Finale which is and offerings include takeaway favorites by ordering food and pur- set to take place in September in growlers filled with premium brews chasing gift cards for the holidays. Italy. Customers can purchase a and tall glasses of creative cock- sampling box and be the judge of tails. the best gelato, along with honorary Du-par’s will serve a Patxi’s Pizza Black judge Giada de Laurentiis. Gelato Thanksgiving turkey plate, first boxes are available for purchase come, first served until it is sold out. photo courtesy of the Original Farmers Market Friday special starting at $69 until Dec. 9 and will The regular menu is also available Market Tavern is offering a new take-out menu starting on Friday, Nov. be shipped shortly thereafter. Each for take out. Warm up with their 27 from noon unitl 8 p.m. Try their delicious meat pies and fish and tarting Friday, Nov. 27, guests box includes four QR codes that pumpkin pancakes and hot cocoa. chips with a hand-shaken coctail or growler to go. will receive a free voucher for a allow consumers to vote for their Pies are available for pick up at the S10-inch thin crust pizza when $65 is favorite flavor and ultimately take bakery counter from 10 a.m. until 6 spent. They offer salads, wings, part in picking the winner of this p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Company, the Gumbo Pot, Blaze Grill, Singapore’s Banana Leaf, meatballs and deep dish pizza too. year’s tournament to be announced Other Farmers Market merchants Pizza, Buca di Beppo, Chipotle Starbucks, Sushi A Go Go, Trejo’s This holiday deal is available in January. Gelato Festival is also in the mercato.com delivery pro- Mexican Grill, Coffee Bean & Tea Tacos and Veggie Grill. through Dec. 31 and vouchers are be offering a vegan gelato box gram include Magee’s Kitchen, Leaf, Fritzi Coop, Local Ice, The Original Farmers Market is redeemable for takeout until Jan. made with Califia Farms plant- which is offering all of its Marmalade Café, Mixology 101, located at 6333 W. Third St. For 31, 2021. 1011 S. Figueroa St., based milks. 8906 Melrose Ave., Thanksgiving options, Monsieur Pampas Grill, Papa Jake’s, Patsy information, visit farmersmarket- (213)999-9414. (424)249-3966. Marcel Bistro, the French Crepe D’Amore’s Pizza, Phil’s Deli and la.com.

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committed a petty theft in the 100 At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a burglary in the block of N. Robertson. committed a burglary in the 1300 5200 block of Wilshire. block of N. Cahuenga. P OLICE BLOTTER An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect burglarized tim in the 100 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a a vehicle parked near the corner Robertson at 2:10 p.m. burglary in the 3900 block of of Vista and Melrose at 12:30 p.m. Wilshire at 8 p.m. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 1:05 p.m., an unknown suspect areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked near Nov. 12 and Nov. 21. The information was compiled from 9000 block of Cynthia. stole a vehicle parked in the 6500 the corner of Hillcrest and Bonita. crimemapping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: block of Yucca. Los Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los An unknown suspect burglarized a An attempted robbery was report- Angeles County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855- vehicle parked near Laurel and Nov. 16 ed in the 300 block of N. Formosa 8850, and the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. Santa Monica at 7:30 p.m. at 5:15 p.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Nov. 21 tim near the corner of Gower and At 6:20 p.m., an unknown suspect Beverly Hills Police Nov. 21 Sunset at 3:40 a.m. robbed a victim near the corner of Orange and Second. At 5 a.m., an assault was reported Department At 9:44 a.m., an unknown suspect in the 8400 block of Sunset. At 5:11 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 400 committed a burglary in the 100 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Nov. 15 block of Palm. An unknown suspect committed a block of N. Norton. cle parked in the 1600 block of N.

burglary in the 1200 block of N. La Brea at 8:30 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a Harper at 6:29 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized victim in the 200 block of La West Hollywood a vehicle parked in the 2100 block At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Cienega at 12:15 a.m. Sheriff’s Station of N. Cahuenga at noon. burglarized a vehicle parked in the

Los Angeles Police 700 block of N. Detroit. At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect Nov. 15 A robbery was reported in the committed a petty theft in the 300 Department 6300 block of W. Fifth at 2:15 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized block of Rexford. At 10:50 a.m., an unknown sus- a vehicle parked in the 1300 block Nov. 13 pect burglarized a vehicle parked At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- of N. Formosa at 10 p.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- in the 7100 block of Santa Monica. pect stole a vehicle parked in the cle parked in the 100 block of S. At 2:10 a.m., an unknown suspect 2000 block of Ivar. At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect Palm at 8 p.m. assaulted a victim in the 5800 An attempted vehicle burglary was committed a burglary in the 1700 block of Sunset. block of N. La Brea. reported in the 8000 block of Nov. 17 Nov. 16 Romaine at 6:40 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a At 4:40 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect burglarized a victim near the corner of Selma Nov. 16 robbed a victim in the 5600 block cle parked in the 5900 block of W. vehicle parked in the 300 block of and Vine at 9 a.m. of Sunset. Second at 10 p.m. Elm at 7:54 a.m. At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2:50 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect assaulted a At noon, an unknown suspect committed a theft in the 6300 7100 block of Santa Monica. victim in the 6700 block of committed a burglary in the 700 block of Third. Hawthorn at 5:40 a.m. block of Foothill. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 1000 block of At 12:50 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 100 block of The Hancock at 11:45 p.m. pect burglarized a vehicle parked grand theft in the 9100 block of Grove at 5:59 p.m. in the 1700 block of El Cerrito. Charleville at 3 p.m.

Nov. 17 At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked in the 1200 petty theft in the 6100 block of assaulted a victim in the 400 block An unknown suspect committed a block of N. June. Hollywood at 1 p.m. of N. Rodeo. burglary in the 8700 block of

Sunset at 1:12 a.m. An unknown suspect burglarized At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a a vehicle parked in the 700 block burglarized a vehicle parked near petty theft in the 400 block of N. At 6:30 a.m., an unknown suspect of Cole at 8 p.m. the corner of La Brea and Bedford at 9:45 p.m. stole a vehicle parked in the 900 Wilshire. block of N. Ogden. At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect

Nov. 17 committed a theft in the 1100 Nov. 18 block of N. La Brea. An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 900 block An unknown suspect robbed a vic- A suspect assaulted a victim dur- An unknown suspect stole a vehi- of Tremaine at 8 p.m. tim in the 8800 block of Gregory at 5:45 p.m. ing a domestic violence incident in cle parked in the 1000 block of the 1100 block of Fuller at 1 p.m. Cloverdale at 9 p.m. At 8:20 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked near

At 8 p.m., a vandalism incident the corner of Wilshire and At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect was reported in the 400 block of N. Spaulding. stole a vehicle parked in the 900 assaulted a victim in the 700 block Doheny. block of Wetherly. of Martel. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Nov. 18 tim near the corner of Highland A suspect assaulted a victim dur- Nov. 14 ing a domestic violence incident in and Sixth at 11:50 p.m.

An unknown suspect robbed a vic- the 800 block of Westbourne at At 12:45 a.m., an unknown sus- tim in the 300 block of Rodeo at 5:13 p.m. At 11:55 p.m., an unknown sus- pect stole a vehicle parked in the 2:44 p.m. pect committed a petty theft in the 1600 block of N. Wilcox. At 11 p.m., a suspect assaulted a 1000 block of N. La Brea. At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- victim during a domestic violence pect committed a burglary in the incident in the 1000 block of An unknown suspect assaulted a Nov. 18 400 block of Smithwood. Havenhurst. victim in the 7100 block of Hollywood at noon. At 6:25 a.m., an unknown suspect Nov. 19 Nov. 19 committed a burglary in the 5700 At 12:45 p.m., an unknown sus- block of Franklin.

pect committed a petty theft in the At 1:52 a.m., a vandalism incident At 2:30 a.m., a suspect assaulted 800 block of S. La Brea. An unknown suspect assaulted a was reported in the 9600 block of a victim during a domestic vio- victim in the 1500 block of Wilshire. lence incident in the 1300 block of Schrader at 11:45 a.m. Havenhurst. Nov. 15

An unknown suspect committed a At noon, an unknown suspect petty theft in the 400 block of An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect assaulted a assaulted a victim in the 4300 Spalding at 5 a.m. victim in the 8400 block of Sunset victim near the corner of Whitely block of Wilshire. at 5 a.m. and Hollywood at 1:30 a.m.

At 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a committed a grand theft in the 100 At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3:25 a.m., an unknown suspect victim near the corner of Sunset block of Almont. burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a burglary in the 1600 and El Centro at 2 p.m. 8800 block of Melrose. block of N. Formosa.

An unknown suspect committed a At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 400 block of Palm An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked in at 3:40 p.m. vehicle parked in the 8900 block of burglary in the 7400 block of thew 1000 block of S. Corning. Cynthia at 6 p.m. Sunset at 9:15 a.m. At 4:11 p.m., a suspect was arrest- ed on suspicion of driving under At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect At 1:10 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized the influence of alcohol or drugs assaulted a victim near the corner assaulted a victim in the 5900 a vehicle parked in the 1200 block near the corner Crescent and of Detroit and Santa Monica. block of Willoughby. of N. McCadden at 8:30 p.m. Lomitas. Nov. 20 An unknown suspect committed a Nov. 19 An unknown suspect burglarized a burglary in the 1500 block of N. vehicle parked in the 8900 block of At 12:27 a.m., an unknown sus- Stanley at 4 p.m. At 7 a.m., an unknown suspect Burton Way at 11 p.m. pect assaulted a victim in the 700 committed a burglary in the 600 block of N. San Vicente. At 5:15 p.m., an unknown suspect block of S. Ridgeley. Nov. 20 robbed a victim near the corner of An unknown suspect committed a Hollywood and Ivar. An unknown suspect burglarized At 2:10 p.m., a suspect was arrest- burglary in the 8400 block of Santa a vehicle parked in the 5900 block ed on suspicion of driving under Monica at 4:48 a.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a of Carlos at 7:15 a.m. the influence of alcohol or drugs in victim in the 1300 block of N. the 9800 block of Olympic. At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect Western at 5:45 p.m. At 10:40 a.m., an unknown sus- Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 November 26, 2020 ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion’ with Will Smith tops the homecoming specials this year Happy Thanksgiving!

In a year of media limbo, nos- talgia replaces film and TV delays with casts of recent and late clas- sics recording Zoom parties for all to enjoy. Check out Josh Gad’s YouTube series “Reunited Apart” for a host of options. Even “The Fresh Prince of Bel- Air” earned such social media exposure on Will Smith’s YouTube channel in March. Like the others, it came and went, a quaint appetizer for 12 minutes. Perhaps that was merely a teaser of something more epic to come. In the game of reunions, only one rules them all: HBO Max’s official “Fresh Prince” special, photo courtesy of HBO Max celebrating the series’ premiere 30 Most of the memorable cast led by Will Smith, left, returned for “The years ago. This is the crème de la Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion.” crème of reunions, no buffering issues or lost resolution along the him much better), while Daphne bers his best moments, both way. The cast converges in famil- Reid, who played Aunt Vivian comedic and profound, presenting iar terrain, the living room they come season four, remains rather him as a masterful performer who shared for six seasons, portraying quiet throughout. elevated “Fresh Prince” in each a culture clash between affluent A host of topics are covered, scene. relatives the Banks family in Bel like casting rituals, on-set dynam- The reunion is charming, each Air and a cousin sent away from ics and recurring motifs. But a player laughing and sharing mem- west Philly when “a couple of central topic, one emphasized by ories like a family as they explore guys who were up to no good each cast member with pride, is the creation of a fictional one started making trouble,” Smith what “Fresh Prince” tried to enjoyed by millions. Of course, rapped at the start of 148 accomplish, not merely as come- that happens in the absence of not episodes. dy but media of substance. one but two parents. Most of the old crew return, The juxtaposition between class During the 1990s, the NBC with one glaring absence (more on and race prevailed across multiple series would not go unscathed by that later, folks). Of course, Smith seasons, poked fun at in Carlton’s controversy. Halfway through, leads the discussion, as he led the love of Tom Jones and sincerely Aunt Viv underwent a recast. The Park Labrea News celebrated Thanksgiving with an illustration show until its end in 1996. He addressed in clashes with police Janet Hubert killed the role, but on the cover of the Nov. 15, 1951, issue that jokingly summed up how might control all the pieces, but officers. Perhaps the most season four kicked off with Reid many people might feel after dinner. With restrictions in place because plenty of reflections paint a pic- poignant analysis comes when subbing until the series concluded of the pandemic, most people will likely celebrate the holiday at home ture of a novice uninitiated to the Smith briefly notes how relevant three years later. this year. While in-person dining is prohibited, many local restaurants acting craft, some quite hilarious. the series remains today for the The tension between Hubert are offering takeout and delivery. For information, see Restaurant Of course, Alfonso Ribeiro worse, a reminder that some and Smith glittered headlines ever News, page 12. breaks down the Carlton, the things have not improved for the since, coming to a head in March prominent dance named after his better. 2017 when Ribeiro posted an character that keeps popping up Instagram photo of “Fresh Prince” across pop culture. Tatyana Ali In the game of colleagues noting only one discusses the anxieties of growing absence, Avery. Hubert had choice up while portraying the youngest reunions, only one words for Ribeiro before con- Banks sibling, Ashley. And Karyn rules them all: HBO demning the alleged “reunion.” Parsons must confront the audi- Max’s official “Fresh “There will never be a true tion she once submitted for valley reunion of the Fresh Prince,” she girl Hilary Banks. Prince” special, said on Facebook at the time. “I Even DJ Jazzy Jeff – simply celebrating the have no interest in seeing any of Jazz on the show – enjoys some series’ premiere these people on that kind of screen time, though the many level.” times Uncle Phil throws him out 30 years ago. To create a 30-year homage of the house seem to go unno- without Hubert would rightly be ticed. Each surviving member on incomplete, a historical revision Unfortunately, Joseph Marcell, screen creates a clear line between that mutates something authentic who played the (almost always) “Fresh Prince’s” authenticity and into spin, easy TV divorced from very formal house butler Geoffrey the late James Avery, the master- conflict. But the “Fresh Prince” Butler, enjoys a few moments dur- ful actor behind Uncle Philip reunion goes there. ing the reunion (the show served Banks. The cast fondly remem- Hubert meets with Smith for a truly gut-wrenching exchange. It calls attention to the damning label “difficult” for a Black woman in Hollywood, especially in the 1990s. “I lost everything,” Hubert tells Smith, directly citing his role in ending her run on the show. It’s an intense sequence, but regardless of how it concludes (no spoilers), Hubert’s story remains tragic, going nearly 30 years for a degree of closure. That’s a small win at best. “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion” is an emotional rainbow – humorous, heartfelt, thoughtful, uncomfortable even. It praises the many ways “Fresh Prince” advanced representation for a largely resistant industry but calls out at least its most glaring mon- photo courtesy of HBO Max ster in the closet. That’s rather Will Smith and Janet Hubert, who portrayed Aunt Viv on the “The Fresh bold for a piece of nostalgia, one Prince of Bel-Air” but left the show under controversy, shared some of many ways this TV homecom- poignant moments during the reunion. ing rules the roost. 16 November 26, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Holocaust Museum LA commemorates Kindertransport Day The Holocaust Museum LA will present a special virtual commem- oration of World Kindertransport Day on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 11 a.m., marking the 82nd anniversary of the arrival of the first Kindertransport in Great Britain. Kindertransport – Children’s Transport – was a rescue mission that allowed approximately 10,000 Jewish refugee children to escape from Nazi-occupied territory to Great Britain and other countries, including Switzerland and Sweden, between 1938 and 1939. The first Kindertransport train left a Berlin station with approximately 200 children in December 1938. Often, these children were the only mem- photo courtesy of Holocaust Museum LA bers of their families who survived Approximately 10,000 Jewish refugee children to escape from Nazi- the Holocaust. occupied territory to Great Britain and other countries. Participants in the event will include Paul Kester, who traveled Kindertransport in 1939; Barbara and rescuer Sir Nicholas Winton, photo by Bernd Ott Photography from Germany to Sweden on a Winton, daughter of humanitarian (who died in 2015 at the age of Trans actor/poet Zackary Drucker is featured in LACO’s on-demand 106); and Michele Gold, museum board chair and daughter of performance of “Appalachian Spring” on Dec. 4. Kindertransport survivor Rita Berwald. Gold is the author of “Memories That Won’t Go Away: LACO plays ‘Appalachian Spring’ A Tribute to the Children of the The Los Angeles Chamber “The chamber version of Kindertransport.” Orchestra continues its all-digital ‘Appalachian Spring,’ originally Holocaust Museum LA is the 2020-21 season, LACO: Close commissioned by choreographer first survivor-founded Holocaust Quarters, with Aaron Copland’s Martha Graham as a ballet, pro- museum in the United States. Since masterpiece “Appalachian vides a superb showcase for 1961, the museum has provided Spring.” LACO’s artistry,” Martín said. free Holocaust education to stu- Available on demand begin- “For this performance, I am dents and visitors from across Los ning on Friday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 delighted to share the stage for Angeles, the United States and the p.m., the digital program features the first time with my predeces- world. Museum admission is compelling visual elements sor, Jeffrey Kahane, a brilliant always free. directed by groundbreaking pianist who was the longest serv- A donation of $10 is suggested. director/designer/artist James ing music director in LACO's For more information and to register, Darrah, LACO’s creative direc- history.” photo courtesy of Holocaust Museum LA visit holocaustmuseumla.org/event- tor of digital content, and new “Zackary Drucker’s powerful- Many of the children who escaped Nazi-occupied territory via the details/world-kindertransport-day- poetic text written on election ly poetic, thoughtful series of Kindertransport were the only members of their family to survive. commemoration. night by prominent L.A.-based text, filtered through LACO’s trans actor/filmmaker/poet sublime performance of Zackary Drucker. The piece will Copland’s historically significant be conducted by Music Director ‘Appalachian Spring,’ creates a Jaime Martín with LACO hypnotic portrait of Los Angeles Conductor Laureate Jeffrey on election night,” Darrah added. Kahane on piano. “It is not heavy-handed political Drucker, a producer and inte- text, but rather a thematic docu- gral voice on the acclaimed ment that elevates this incredible Amazon TV series and familiar piece of music.” “Transparent,” wrote about her LACO: Close Quarters pro- experience and mindset while grams are created specifically for listening to “Appalachian streaming and are each between Spring” for the first time as the 30 and 40 minutes in length. polls closed in Florida. Thanks to They are filmed at the Colburn the generosity of individual School’s Olive Rehearsal Hall. donors, the program is available Subsequent LACO Close to the public at no cost and can Quarters episodes premiere on be streamed at laco.org/laco-at- Fridays at 6:30 pm, continuing home, and on LACO’s YouTube on Dec. 18. For more informa- channel and Facebook live. tion, visit laco.org.

photo by Ben Gibbs LACO Music Director Jamie Martin will conduct Aaron Copland’s “Appalachian Spring.” Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 November 26, 2020

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photo courtesy of LACMA “Farewell, Work Holiday Parties” is free and open to the public between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. each day at LACMA. photos by Kevin Parry/courtesy of The Wallis LACMA says ‘Farewell’ to holiday parties Richard Rosenzweig, Vicki Reynolds and Paul Selwyn will all be honored at the upcoming gala. The Los Angeles County hope this fantastical scene will offer Museum of Art is presenting a new some humor to visitors to our out- The Wallis celebrates silver anniversary of founding sculptural installation by Los door plaza for the holiday season.” Angeles artist Alex Prager. “Through my work, I’ve been The Wallis Annenberg Center embraces both classic and mod- Tamarya Gray with Lily Zager, a Prager is known for making pho- able to process things in the world for Performing Arts will com- ern architecture. When the venue student from tographs and short films embell- that I’m questioning or struggling memorate the 25th anniversary opened its doors to critical GRoW@TheWallis’ acclaimed ished with Technicolor fantasy but with, which is one of the many rea- of its founding with acclaim in 2013, the 70,000- Broadway Dreams program and grounded in the pains and pleasures sons I feel this piece is important “DreamBuilders: From Post square-foot facility quickly The Miracle Project. The nation- of the everyday. In “Farewell, Work for the current social climate,” Office to Box Office” on became a dynamic cultural hub ally recognized John Burrows Holiday Parties,” Prager satirizes a Prager said. “Right now, during this Thursday, Dec. 3, at 6:30 p.m. and community resource where High School Powerhouse Choir specific part of working life, draw- strange and life-altering time, many The virtual benefit celebrating local, national and international the Debbie Allen Dance ing on pop culture tropes to create a of us are reprioritizing our lives and the landmark occasion will artists could share their artistry Academy will also perform. simulation of office holiday parties. figuring out what exactly matters to honor Wallis Founding President with ever-expanding audiences. Proceeds from the gala will As is customary in her artistic us. Through the commemoration of Paul Selwyn, Wallis President The Wallis has continued since benefit the Hope @ The Wallis practice, Prager employs movie- ‘Farewell, Work Holiday Parties,’ Emeritus Richard Rosenzweig its beginning to offer eclectic Resiliency Fund, a crucial studio production techniques, in we’ll examine one of the most and former Beverly Hills Mayor programming that mirrors the source of philanthropic support this case working with an effects peculiar American social experi- Vicki Reynolds for their efforts diverse landscape of Los for The Wallis during its unan- company that constructs hyperreal ments, the work party.” in helping to bring The Wallis to Angeles and its location in the ticipated and lengthy closure due human figures. Installed on the While the museum’s indoor gal- life. entertainment capital of the to the global pandemic. museum’s Smidt Welcome Plaza, leries remain temporarily closed, “As we celebrate The Wallis’ world. “Not only does our first virtual these figurative sculptures are ani- “Farewell, Work Holiday Parties” silver anniversary, we proudly Presented by Harry Winston benefit enable The Wallis to mated with costumes, makeup and is one of several outdoor sculptures recognize Vicki Reynolds, Paul Inc., the benefit is hosted by reflect on its roots by honoring props, and placed in recognizable on LACMA’s campus that are Selwyn and the late Richard Wallis Board Members Debbie the dedicated community mem- office-party situations, creating a accessible to the public and can be Rosenzweig for their enormous Allen and Nigel Lythgoe, with bers who made possible its very strange yet celebratory scene that safely enjoyed in a physically dis- role in its founding,” said benefit Wallis Annenberg serving as existence, but also it helps sup- can be experienced in the round. tanced way, including Chris co-chairs Daphna Nazarian and Honorary Chair. The festive cel- port our unprecedented and vital This installation is curated by Rita Burden’s “Urban Light,” Michael Stephanie Vahn. “Their extraor- ebration, filled with dazzling fundraising needs to ensure The Gonzalez, Terri and Michael Heizer’s “Levitated Mass” and dinary vision, exceptional lead- entertainment, includes virtual Wallis can reopen with strength Smooke Curator and department Yoshitomo Nara’s “Miss Forest.” ership and tireless efforts over red carpet arrivals plus perfor- once it’s safe to do so. This vir- head of contemporary art, and Liz “Farewell, Work Holiday many years helped ensure The mances by performers including tual benefit, in particular, is Andrews, executive administrator Parties” is free and open to the pub- Wallis’ genesis.” Adam Levine, Academy Award- helping to bolster our organiza- in the director’s office. lic between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. Through myriad perfor- winning actor Jeremy Irons, tion and assure its future,” said “In her films and photographs, every day. mances, Dreambuilders will pro- acclaimed violinist Daniel Hope, Rachel Fine, The Wallis’ execu- Alex Prager always brings a sharp- LACMA is located at 5905 vide a fascinating 25-year look jazz legend Patrice Rushen and tive director and CEO. ened eye to the everyday,” Wilshire Blvd. For information, back at The Wallis’ remarkable Grammy-nominated R&B Patron sponsor packages and Gonzalez and Andrews said. “We visit lacma.org. history, from its origins in 1933 singer/songwriter Sheléa. single tickets for the virtual ben- as the city of Beverly Hills’ his- The upcoming gala program efit, starting at $500, are avail- toric post office to its transfor- will also feature performances able online. For more informa- mation into a world class per- by Broadway star and American tion, visit thewallis.org/dream- forming arts venue, which Idol season one top-four finalist builders.

photo courtesy of Japan House L.A. Japan House L.A.’s “Windowology” exhibition explores themes about culture and humanity, as represented here by a bowl of salt. ‘Windowology’ at Japan House L.A. Japan House Los Angeles, a selves in the gallery experience at Japanese cultural destination in the Japan House Los Angeles. heart of Hollywood, recently “Windows are one of the most launched its newest exhibition, important elements in architecture. “Windowology: New Architectural They function to connect the out- Views from Japan.” side and inside worlds, opening and “Developed prior to the pandem- closing as required,” Tarō said. ic but extraordinarily pertinent now, “During times of crisis, windows Windowology examines the role of reveal much about culture and windows as cultural objects and the humanity. ” ways in which they frame our The exhibit is a multidisciplinary vision and give unique perspectives research project conducted by the on the world,” stated a release Window Research Institute, a issued by Japan House L.A. Tokyo-based foundation. The virtual experience includes a Exhibition-related virtual events navigable 3D virtual tour and are scheduled for November and exclusive video content about the December with the opening day of exhibition from director Igarashi the physical gallery at Japan House Tarō. Once the physical gallery L.A. slated to be announced on a reopens to the public on a later date, later date. guests will be able to visit For more information, visit Windowology and immerse them- japanhousela.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 November 26, 2020 UCLA presents ‘A Thousand Ways’ starting December UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance will present “A Thousand Ways (Part One): A Phone Call,” by 600 Highwaymen, on Sunday, Dec. 6 and 13, and Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. Abigail Browde and Michael Silverstone are Obie Award-winning artists working together as 600 Highwaymen. The experimental “A Thousand Ways,” which will ultimately com- prise three parts, plumbs the essence of theater – bringing people together in the creation of a moving live experience – to counteract social isolation exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In “Part One: A Phone Call,” two audience members, nameless strangers to one another, follow a carefully crafted set of directives, revealing things about themselves and their lives. Over the course of the hour-long journey, a portrait of the other emerges through fleeting moments of exposure and the sim- ple sound of an unseen voice. photo courtesy of the Los Angeles LGBT Center CAP UCLA will also present the Courtney Alexander’s “Strength” is part of the current virtual exhibi- in-person “A Thousand Ways (Part tion. photo by Maria Baranova Two): An Encounter” and “A The experimental “A Thousand Ways” is comprised of three separate parts. Thousand Ways (Part Three): An Assembly” at later dates slated to An Assembly” will be a public con- Stanford University and Festival L.A. LGBT Center unveils ‘Black be announced in 2021. vening made up of participants in Theaterformen. It was originally In “Part Two: An Encounter,” a the work’s first two parts. Using a commissioned and co-conceived by Dreams, Futures, & Mutual Support’ small table bisected by glass is nest- shared script, they will come Temple Contemporary at Temple ed at the center of empty space. together for a final collective expe- University. Original support for “A The Los Angeles LGBT ers, conjurers and abolitionists Two audience members, a separate rience. Thousand Ways” was provided by Center’s Advocate & Gochis around the curatorial theme pairing from the one in “Part One: The dramaturg and project the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, Galleries announced a special “Black Dreams, Futures, & A Phone Call,” sit at the table oppo- designer of “A Thousand Ways” is Philadelphia. online exhibit in collaboration Mutual Support.” site one another, with a stack of Andrew Kircher and its line pro- Tickets are $25 per person and with the award-winning arts col- Because of COVID-19 restric- index cards, a handful of objects ducer is Cynthia J. Tong. The work available for purchase as timed lective and production incubator tions, this year's magazine has and a set of instructions to guide is produced by ArKtype and was slots. For more information, visit Level Ground. Celebrating the expanded to include the printed them. commissioned by the Arts Center at cap.ucla.edu/calendar/details/600hi publication of Issue 02 of their publication and a digital hub for The not-yet-created “Part Three: NYU Abu Dhabi, Stanford Live at ghwaymen. magazine Skew, “Black Dreams, online healing and other interac- Futures, & Mutual Support” fea- tive spaces. Every purchase sup- tures artworks by 28 of the more ports the artistic and creative labor than 50 Black and mostly queer of 50-plus Black artists and also artists featured in the current brings exclusive access to the issue of Skew magazine. SKEW / Digital Hub – including The exhibit is open now artist conversations, plus video, through the end of the year. audio and interactive art. Skew is Level Ground’s exper- To view the free online gallery, imental art and dialogue maga- visit lalgbtcenter.org/gallery. For zine, and this year’s magazine more information about Level features the contributions of over Ground and Skew, visit level- 50 Black artists, futurists, heal- ground.co.

photo courtesy of the Los Angeles LGBT Center Khadija Jahmila’s “Quickly Evolving Situation” is part of the exhibit. 20 November 26, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

The Wallis’ nightclub begins Dec. 5 with Morrison The Sorting Room Sessions, the Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts’ popular night- club series, is going virtual with six programs, including two holiday-themed shows, featur- ing an array of captivating magicians and stellar pop, jazz and classical music artists. The programs will be present- ed digitally on Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. from Dec. 5 to Jan. 23, 2021, with single photo courtesy of KCCLA tickets and multi-show ticket Sooa Im McCormick, associate curator of Korean Art at the Cleveland packages available. Purchase of Museum of Art, focuses on Korean art in this new virtual tour. the digital concert includes 24- hour viewing access.

KCCLA spotlights Korean art in U.S. The evening will The newest online project by the are especially strong and include a be a musical Korean Cultural Center Los number of fine celadons from the Angeles, “Korean Art in America at Goryeo dynasty (918-1392). The tribute to the the Cleveland Museum of Art,” is painting collection contains rare iconic jazz and now live on KCCLA's YouTube Goryeo Buddhist paintings, as well channel. Introduced by Sooa Im as the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897) blues singers McCormick, associate curator of paintings such as landscapes and Billie Holiday, Korean Art at the Cleveland portraits. Its selection of folding Sarah Vaughan, Museum of Art, the episode offers screen paintings includes a notable Dinah Washington image courtesy of Barbara Morrison an interesting introduction to 19th-century example from the Barbara Morrison will launch the Sorting Room Sessions at The Korean art while focusing on genre of “scholars’ accouterments,” and Ella Fitzgerald. Wallis on Dec. 5. Korean artifacts at the museum. or chaekkori, as well as an impor- The new episode is part of tant pair of 15th-century ink land- known as “The Siren of genre-bending form of live KCCLA’s virtual tour series of scape screens by Yi Sumun, a Launching The Wallis’ virtual Magic,” enchants with her vin- entertainment turning the exhibitions and collections of Korean artist who painted in Japan. Sorting Room Sessions, jazz tage flair. Close-up magician soundtracks of iconic filmmak- Korean art in major American Bronze Buddhist statuary and ritual and blues legend Barbara and stand-up comic Awesome ers into thrilling immersive the- museums. objects from the Three Kingdoms Morrison will display her stun- weaves humor and mystery into atrical concerts. McCormick examines the muse- period (57 BC-AD 668) through ning two-and-a-half-octave her sleight-of-hand perfor- On Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, um’s special exhibition “Gold the Goryeo dynasty attest to the range and rich, soulful, musical mances. violinist Anne Akiko Meyers Needles: Embroidery Arts from sophisticated craftsmanship of interpretations in “Standing On French magician Magicia and pianist Fabio Bidini will Korea” and shares her favorite these eras. The collection also has Their Shoulders” on Saturday, mesmerizes adults and children ring in the New Year with a pieces and the interesting stories significant examples of early earth- Dec. 5. The evening will be a alike with her uncanny abilities. musical journey to France. The behind them. enware vessels and other archaeo- musical tribute to the iconic Turkington infuses the sights program includes Gounod’s The Cleveland Museum of Art is logical materials. jazz and blues singers Billie and sounds of the ‘60s into the “Ave Maria,” Massenet’s glori- renowned for the quality and McCormick joined the Cleveland Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Dinah visual, card and mentalism ously dramatic “Méditation" breadth of its collection, which Museum of Art in 2015 and is pri- Washington and Ella Fitzgerald, effects that comprise her reper- from the opera “Thais,” and includes more than 61,000 objects marily responsible for the Korean art and the songs they helped popu- toire. Ravel’s exuberant jazz-inflect- and spans 6,000 years of achieve- collection. She holds a Ph.D. from larize. Powerhouse vocalist Audra ed “Sonata No. 2 in G Major.” ment in the arts. The museum's col- the University of Kansas and a The holiday season promises Mae, great grandniece of Judy Other upcoming programs lection of Korean art is one of the Master of Arts in art history from to be even more magical with a Garland, and keyboard wizard include actor/singer Richard most distinguished collections out- Rutgers, the state university of New special family-friendly program Dylan Meek will infuse the Shelton in “Sinatra: Raw” on side of Korea and the museum has Jersey. She also completed graduate featuring four L.A.-based magi- yuletide season with music Saturday, Jan. 16, and been actively acquiring Korean art coursework in art history at Hongik cians on Saturday, Dec. 12. “A from classic holiday films on singer/songwriter/keyboardist since 1915. University, Seoul, where she Night of Holiday Magic” fea- Saturday, Dec. 19, with “Songs Sheléa in “A Tribute to Alan & The collection features a robust focused on Chinese and Korean art. tures magicians Elizabeth of Joy and Peace.” Marilyn Bergman” on Saturday, selection of works in a variety of For more information, visit Messick, Michaelann The show is presented in Jan. 23. media. The holdings in ceramics kccla.org. Awesome, Patricia Magicia and association with For The For more information, visit Simone Turkington. Messick, Record Live, acclaimed for its thewallis.org/sr. Bogie’s Liquor

Photo by Lisa Whiteman Bob Baker Marionette Theater's “Holiday on Strings” is live online. ‘Holiday on Strings’ goes virtual Pasadena Playhouse holiday pro- bration of the eight days of gramming is on PlayhouseLive, Chanukah, a dip into the world of beginning with an exclusive Charles Dickens and more. streaming of Bob Baker Marionette “Holiday on Strings!” can be Theater’s “Holiday on Strings!” rented through PlayhouseLive for Filmed in front of a live audience, $14.99 and is available through Stock your this holiday tradition for genera- Jan. 3, 2021. tions of Angelenos launched online More than 1 million children of at PlayhouseLive on Nov. 23 and is all ages have experienced a Bob favorite beverages part of the fall lineup of the the- Baker puppet performance since ater’s pay-per-view streaming the- the theater’s establishment in 1963. this holiday season! atrical events. 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(323) 469-1414 holiday galaxies, complete with For more information, visit play- stops at Santa's Workshop, a cele- houselive.org. www.bogiesliquor.com Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 November 26, 2020 Billboards draw praise, criticism in WeHo From page 1 Trash rate increase could At its meeting on Dec. 7, the rience that will include an ‘invisible ject’s creativity, raised concerns West Hollywood City Council is frame,’ which will give it the about the technology and asked to affect reserves in BH expected to vote on the first bill- appearance of floating in that the make a couple “tweaks” to the reso- From page 1 board application to be processed sky or existing background can be lution including clearly addressing under the recently adopted Sunset visible from behind the billboard the reflectivity to ensure that people how best to strike a balance treat residents, yet again, like Boulevard Off-Site Signage Policy, from a specific location on the side- didn’t “go running off the road” due between passing the increases on ATM machines. I find it shame- which governs how static bill- walk. The technique uses cameras to the sun’s blinding reflection. to residents and businesses and ful and it’s unconscionable, and boards can be converted. According and integrates LED technology to “The ‘wow factor’ is tremendous. offsetting some of that cost it’s time to stop treating our resi- to the policy, the Sunset Strip has create a billboard whose frame can The creativity and ingenuity is increase with money from the dents like ATMs,” Councilman the densest concentration of off-site ‘disappear’ as needed, creating a tremendous. And I think the city city’s reserves. John Mirisch added. signage (billboards and tall wall unique transparent experience,” the should be extremely proud to be the Vice Mayor Robert The council members asked signs) on the West Coast. Planning Commission resolution pioneer in going along this route,” Wunderlich and Councilman city staff to return in January with Before bringing the item to City read. Commissioner John Altschul said. Julian Gold, who comprised a studies of how much of the city’s Council, the city’s Planning The resolution further stated that Eck said that depending on the liaison committee to consider the reserves will be used if the Commission unanimously voted 4- the development agreement pro- upcoming council vote, he expected increased rates, joined city staff increases are delayed to Jan. 1, 0 on Nov. 5 to convert the existing moted the “public interest and wel- that both the “invisible frame” digi- in proposing that instead of pass- 2022, if no increase is enacted, if static billboard at 8743 Sunset fare” by creating a digital billboard tal billboard as well as the newly ing on a large increase to cus- the proposed increase is enacted Blvd. to a digital billboard. Vice that would provide “greater visual created Sunset Spectacular digital tomers at one time, the city could and, after a request by Mirisch, if Chair John Erickson and interest and excitement” on Sunset billboard at 8775 Sunset Blvd., now gradually increase rates, begin- the proposed increased rates are Commissioners Sue Buckner and Boulevard, in addition to generat- in development, would be opera- ning on July 1, 2021, and contin- reduced by 5%. Projections from Rogerio Carvalheiro recused them- ing revenue for the city and also tional during the first half of 2021. uing each year until July 1, 2025. city staff show that the graduated selves from discussing and voting providing a platform for curated “As a pilot program, the “Instead of raising our rates increases could require the city on the project. Erickson said he was digital public arts programming and Spectacular was great because it then, all at once, we’re trying to use between $8.4 million and recusing himself in anticipation of emergency programming as need- helped us understand and set expec- slowly implement a rate increase $10.3 million in reserves, though joining the City Council, where he ed. tations for what architecturally inte- so that it’s more manageable for that figure could increase if less will be tasked with voting on the Before the vote, multiple West grated and interesting billboards can our customers,” said Shana of the new contract is passed onto project. Carvalheiro said he was Hollywood residents spoke against be. And the reason the city pursued Epstein, the city’s director of consumers. recusing himself because he was the conversion, with one resident that was to share with the billboard public works. “It seems to me that in a month, working on another project that stating, “What about all of us that industry and the off-site advertising According to the city staff we could know how much bigger falls under the policy. Buckner live north of Sunset Boulevard? industry what we thought was the report, solid waste rates in [the impact on the city’s reserves] needed to recuse herself because Our quality of life is dwindling with most interesting kind of project that Beverly Hills had not increased will be, see if that’s palatable and she lived within a 500-foot radius every single project. While this is a you can have; one that not only pre- since 2011 and, if enacted, resi- see if that’s worth it to us to see if of the project. great idea, it doesn’t belong there.” sented large-scale digital advertis- dents and businesses may see we can have a more equitable mul- “The project replaces a static bill- Commissioner Lynn ing, but also created public space,” their rates go up drastically, tifamily system and … delay the board with an exciting, digital expe- Hoopingarner, who praised the pro- he said, noting that the interior of though that figure will depend on rate increase a little bit more. Not the Spectacular would have digital the type of customer and whether saying we’ll go with that option … projections allowing people to inter- their trash is picked up curbside but we can get an additional data act with it. or in an alley. For instance, a res- point that we can use to make that Eck said the city will earn 40% of idential customer on a single- decision,” Wunderlich said. ad sales at Sunset Spectacular, family, 11,000-square-foot lot The council members, howev- largely because the city owns the currently pays $114.40 per er, also wanted to make clear that property. month for bi-monthly trash pick- they were not trying to charge Depending on the upcoming coun- up, and that figure could go up to residents and business owners cil vote, the pending revenue-share $182.60 per month by July 1, more. Rather, they were simply agreement for the digital billboard at 2025. reacting to forces outside of their 8743 Sunset Blvd. could be 30%. “It is a large increase, but it is a control. That expected revenue amount, Eck competitive increase [as com- “Underneath it all, people have said, equates to $38 million over 30 pared to other nearby cities] … to understand that the city is years; and if the 10-year option to driven by market forces, in par- already paying these rates … and extend the agreement happens, he ticular, a decline in the recycling the question is, at what point do said that amount would increase to market. It had been a long time the ratepayers – rather than the approximately $60 million. since we had a rate increase, so city – pay these rates? We’ve photo courtesy of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office Approximately 100 billboards all of those things explain why deferred this for a while in an Six days after tenants began moving into Residences on Main, currently line the Sunset Strip – we have a large increase,” effort to be sensitive to COVID Mayor Eric Garcetti celebrated the housing development’s opening. roughly one every 75 feet, Eck said. Wunderlich said. and an effort to be sensitive to the All of them, he added, were deemed However, with the ongoing rate payer … Nobody wants to to be “legal and conforming” after pandemic and its associated eco- pay more. We get that. The city the city allowed billboards without nomic downturn, council mem- doesn’t want to pay more. We get Garcetti celebrates opening permits to be included in its stock in bers were reticent to charge resi- that. None of the ratepayers want 2019. dents and businesses more. to pay more, and certainly we of Residences on Main Eck said that studies consistently “It’s so hard for me to fathom understand that. We, by the way, found that the value of digital bill- asking anybody to pay a higher are all ratepayers. But at the end Los Angeles Mayor Eric are in construction. boards was six to 10 times the value rate right now, while we’re in the of the day, we didn’t really have Garcetti on Nov. 20 celebrated the Developed by LA Family of a static billboard. Per industry middle of COVID,” a lot of choice, and this was the opening of Residences on Main, a Housing and the Coalition for guidelines, he said digital images Councilwoman Lili Bosse said. only way we were going to be 50-unit supportive housing devel- Responsible Community can remain on the billboard for no “Here we are in the middle of a able to make this fiscally respon- opment serving homeless families Development, the Residences on fewer than eight seconds. The West pandemic and we’re looking to sible,” Gold said. and transitional age youth in Main project broke ground in Hollywood screens will also allow South Los Angeles. The develop- April 2019 and saw the first tenant for full motion animation from sun- particularly distracting given the digital billboards are actually spy- ment is the sixth Proposition move into the building on Nov. 14. set to 2 a.m. content could change every eight ing on you,” Frank said. HHH-financed project to open its The four-story site features 36 Eck underscored that in moving seconds. Eck said that beyond having “rig- doors since the bond measure permanent supportive housing forward to adopt the billboard poli- “And they’re more attractive,” he orous” demands to ensure that West passed in 2016 and the eighth sup- units for transitional-aged youth cy in 2019, which he said took a added. “They’re internally illumi- Hollywood’s forthcoming digital portive housing project to finish (18-25 years) and 14 units for decade to develop, safety was para- nated so they glow in the dark billboards retain state-of-the-art construction this year. families experiencing homeless- mount. He said the city engaged more. The changing aspect of them technology by mandating upgrades “Residences on Main is a story ness and earning between 30% lighting and traffic consultants to distracts drivers far more than a sta- every seven or eight years, the city of hope and transformation for and 50% of area median income. create standards that protect safety tic billboard, so it draws the eyeball, was doing nothing to “prevent” or this neighborhood, and shows There are 21 studios, 15 one-bed- for motorists, pedestrians and near- and then you can make more “enable” billboard companies from what’s possible when we come room, 6 two-bedroom, 8 three- by residents. money off of it because you rotate further profiteering off passersby together to give our unsheltered bedroom units and a two-bed- However, according to Patrick the signs.” whose own digital device connec- neighbors a place to call home,” room manager’s unit. The LEED Frank, president of the Coalition for In addition, he said that a forth- tivity could be used to further target Garcetti said. Silver-certified design includes a a Scenic Los Angeles (formerly the coming design element in the bill- advertising. Garcetti led the coalition to community room and an on-site Coalition to Ban Billboard Blight), board industry is to embed tracking “We thought about all the angles pass Proposition HHH, a $1.2 community garden and play- most billboards are fraught with devices in them to read data from on this, and none stand alone. We billion bond designed to leverage ground, in addition to offices for challenges. the smart devices of those who pass don’t do it just because the design is financing to more than triple property management and on- “Almost any billboard creates by, giving the billboard companies great. We don’t do it just because L.A.’s annual production of sup- site case management services. blight because it blocks the view access to people’s movements and the revenue is great. We don’t do it portive housing and support the Tenants will pay 30% of their and it impinges on your mental tran- demographics. In 2016, billboard just because of the arts component addition of 10,000 units for income toward rent each month. quility,” he said. “There are a cou- company Clear Channel Outdoor or the other associated public bene- homeless Angelenos across the Rent subsidies for tenants will be ple of challenges related to digital Americas partnered with AT&T and fits,” Eck said. “It really is the coor- city. Since Proposition HHH provided by the L.A. County billboards, the most important one other wireless providers to track dinated approach to bringing passed in 2016, more than 123 Department of Health Services is traffic safety. Numerous studies mobile phone users who are in vibrancy to the Sunset Strip based permanent supportive housing Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool have shown that digital billboards proximity to billboards. on an asset that has long character- developments –– representing program and the Housing distract drivers and contribute to “Digital billboards can now be ized the Sunset Strip. It is really 6,295 units –– have received Authority of Los Angeles through accidents.” programmed to the kind of people thought through, and no piece funding commitments, and 33 Project Based Section 8 vouchers. Frank said the digital signs were that are actually passing by. A lot of stands alone.” 22 November 26, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Restrictions could lead to business closures Thanksgiving aid needed in L.A. From page 1 From page 1 those downsides are too steep a going to have to lay off thousands more than one during trips to on Dec. 2, from 3 to 5 p.m. Those who received the food price to pay for many business of employees right at the Hollywood. “That has been tremendous for were grateful. owners. Thanksgiving holiday. They’re ter- “What’s great about the newly this community,” Perez added. “I’m happy that I can come Todd Johnson, president and rified. They can’t pay their deployed website, when you search “It was the first time that here. Thank you, thank you,” CEO of the Beverly Hills Chamber December rent. They’re worried for an individual business, once you Immanuel Presbyterian Church said an older woman waiting in of Commerce, said the outdoor din- about how they’re going to feed pull up that business name, you’re has been able to do that. It’s com- line who identified herself as ing prohibition will “hurt quite a their families. The outdoor dining is able to see in close proximity any pletely free, there is no appoint- Grace. “Without this food, I don’t bit” for an industry that is already the only source of income for these food establishments or retail ment needed. Just come and get a know … It really helps.” “suffering tremendously.” businesses to try to survive,” she options to enhance your experi- flu shot.” Perez said Immanuel “There are a number of restau- said. ence,” Barbour said. Session said volunteers from Presbyterian Church’s food rants I’ve spoken to who had The West Hollywood Chamber Now more than ever, getting cus- Cedars-Sinai staffed the food pantry is open to anyone in need. already gotten their Thanksgiving of Commerce is planning a march tomers to spend at small businesses pantry and provided tote bags, For information, visit immanuel- food supply in. For instance, to oppose the outdoor dining clo- will be vital, many of the economic which were filled with mashed pres.org. Lawry’s [the Prime Rib]. Lawry’s sures, Morrill added. leaders said. potatoes, stuffing, corn, green “The need has been so had 700 reservations for Thursday, Ghadban said the Hollywood “Some of the small business that beans and other ingredients from intense,” added Perez, who said a of which now, they’re trying to talk Chamber supports Barger’s effort don’t have such a big presence in e- the Los Angeles Regional Food similar food distribution will be 700 people into doing takeout,” to reallocate $10 million in funding commerce, and many retailers and Bank. Each person could also held in the days prior to Johnson said. “The food outlets from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief restaurants bank on the last four to choose a ham, chicken or ribs for Christmas. “The need is not aren’t going to take the food back, and Economic Security Act – or six weeks of the year, it can be any- a main course. going to go away. One of the so the restaurants have all this food CARES Act – for financial relief where from 40% to 90% of their “One of our four main mis- things we need to do is get the that they planned on, obviously a for restaurants, breweries and yearly budget is attained in the last sions is serving the community,” word out. If there are people out lot of turkey, Thanksgiving items, wineries that have to cease outdoor four to six weeks of the year, when Session added. “It’s one of the there looking for food resources, stuffing, things most places don’t dining service. this is happening,” Johnson said. pillars of Cedars-Sinai.” we are here.” normally carry, so they’re going to “We hope the county board of Barbour said research shows that have the challenge of this not going supervisors, who expressed their a majority of people plan to shop to waste.” sadness for our restaurants and their this upcoming weekend – which Steve Kramer, president of the employees, support the financial includes Black Friday, Small Greater Miracle Mile Chamber of support to keep these businesses Business Saturday and Cyber Commerce, pointed out that he’s alive,” Ghadban said. Monday, when many retailers offer not a medical professional, but he Several local business groups are discounts and other deals to encour- thinks the board of supervisors trying to assist their non-restaurant age customers to begin their holiday acted “prematurely” on outdoor members as well, as those business- shopping. With many businesses dining. es face restrictions of their own struggling, Barbour said it’s “vitally “Give restaurants a chance to through Dec. 21. Non-essential important” that people continue to have some viability before they go indoor businesses, such as retail patronize retail businesses. permanently out of business,” stores, offices and personal care ser- “The one thing about retail is it Kramer said. vices, are limited to 25% of their fulfills our basic needs as well as Rana Ghadban, president and maximum capacity. Grocery stores our emotional needs. Retail therapy CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of and convenience stores are limited is real and people want a sense of Commerce, said that she appreciat- to 50% of their maximum capacity. normalcy. This is a big weekend not ed the efforts by Barger and Hahn In addition, personal care establish- only for L.A., but for the entire photo by Michael Palma/©A.M.P.A.S. to keep restaurants open, but the ments must require appointments, country, with Thanksgiving, Black Bruce the Shark from the movie “Jaws” has been installed at the failure of the motion is “devastat- and services that require removing Friday and Cyber Monday, and we Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. ing.” a mask, such as facials and shaves, know that consumers are eager to “It’s devastating not only for the are prohibited. shop,” he said. restaurants, but it’s devastating for The Hollywood Chamber of Johnson said it’s important for the employees who are going to be Commerce has launched explore- everyone “to shop local and support Academy Museum installs laid off right around the holidays … hollywood.com to attract visitors their cities, wherever they reside, They’re not going to have an and customers to its member busi- and try to help the businesses, both shark model from ‘Jaws’ income for financial support, nesses, with plans for a discount restaurant and retail, during what’s they’re going to have to wait for card next year. supposed to be the most festive time The Academy Museum of um worked with special effects and unemployment to process their The Hollywood Partnership, of the year.” Motion Pictures has completed the make-up artist Greg Nicotero, co- claims,” she said. which manages the Hollywood “I think we all need to be grateful installation of one of the most icon- founder of KNB EFX, to meticu- Genevieve Morrill, president and Entertainment District property for what we have, and thankful ic objects from its permanent col- lously restore the fiberglass shark CEO of the West Hollywood business improvement district, is more than ever this year. We’ve got lection, the only surviving full scale which had deteriorated from being Chamber of Commerce, added that using a similar digital strategy. to stay positive and we’ve got to shark model from the 1975 Oscar- outdoors for 25 years. the timing of the closure “is Davon Barbour, the vice president keep moving forward, and eventu- winning film “Jaws.” The Academy Since the shark is so large, it is absolutely cruel” given the begin- of advocacy and economic devel- ally, we’ll get past this, but there are Museum’s much-anticipated open- unable to fit in the museum’s eleva- ning of the holidays and the recent opment for the Hollywood going to be some pretty big bumps ing will be on April 30, 2021, and tors. Instead, a team of art handlers, investments by many restaurants to Partnership, said the group’s web- we have to continue to get past in the 25-foot model – nicknamed engineers and construction workers purchase additional equipment to site, hollywoodpartnership.com, order to make that happen,” he said. Bruce the Shark – will be on view removed two panels from the Saban make outdoor dining safer and now features profiles of area small The Beverly Hills City Council free to the public. “Jaws,” directed Building’s curtain wall of glass and more feasible. businesses and lists nearby busi- will discuss the closure at the Dec. 1 by Steven Spielberg, won Oscars craned Bruce into the building. “Right now, we know that we’re nesses so customers can patronize meeting. for Film Editing, Sound and Bruce is now suspended 30 feet Original Score, and was nominated above the third floor of the for Best Picture at the 48th Academy Museum. In its new loca- Academy Awards in 1976. tion, Bruce will be visible from Red Cross, Martina McBride seek blood donations The monumental model is the many vantage points within the fourth, final and only surviving ver- museum and to passersby outside The American Red Cross and and winter has caused the Red delighted to sponsor a propane sion of the shark model derived on Fairfax Avenue and Sixth Street. country music star Martina Cross to distribute a record num- experience giveaway to help from the original “Jaws” mold. The “It’s been a long journey for McBride have joined together this ber of COVID-19 plasma prod- motivate more people to give the creation of the infamous mechani- Bruce since he was acquired in holiday season to remind people ucts to hospitals treating patients gift of life this holiday season,” cal shark – which Spielberg is 2016, and we couldn’t be happier to to take care of one another, shar- who are battling the virus. said Nandini Sankara, spokesper- rumored to have named Bruce after welcome him to his new home,” ing comfort and joy with hospital “If nobody has ever asked you to son for Suburban Propane. his lawyer – was tasked to art direc- said Bill Kramer, director and pres- patients through the gift of blood give blood before, I’m asking you Eligible individuals are urged tor Joe Alves, whose original ident of the Academy Museum. donation. Health emergencies to give blood – especially during to make an appointment to donate schematics depict the 25-foot-long Academy Museum of Motion don’t pause for a pandemic or hol- this trying time,” McBride said. blood now to help patients in body, 400-pound head and jaws Pictures is located at 6067 Wilshire iday celebrations. The Red Cross As a thank-you for helping meet need. Find a donation opportunity nearly 5 feet wide. The three Blvd. For information, visit acade- needs the help of blood donors the need for blood donations using the Red Cross Blood Donor screen-used production molds were mymuseum.org. across the country now to ensure through Dec. 15, Suburban App, visiting redcrossblood.org cast in latex and the rubber rotted patients continue to have access to Propane is offering blood, platelet or calling (800)RED-CROSS and they were destroyed. The Answers From Page 23 lifesaving blood. and plasma donors a chance to win [(800)733-2767]. Academy Museum’s version, cast As the U.S. experiences a new an outdoor living experience, pow- “Giving comfort to patients by in fiberglass for photo opportunities surge in COVID-19 cases, the Red ered by propane, to enable a lucky providing lifesaving blood prod- at Universal Studios Hollywood Cross is becoming increasingly winner to enjoy socially distanced ucts is fundamental to the Red surrounding the film’s 1975 release, concerned about the nation’s celebrations with family and Cross mission. However, it’s not survived at Universal until 1990 blood supply – including conva- friends this holiday season. The possible without the support of when it found its way to Nathan lescent plasma. A convalescent prize includes a propane-powered generous blood donors and dedi- Adlen’s family’s junkyard business plasma donation collects plasma pizza oven, fire pit, outdoor heater cated partners, like Martina in Sun Valley, California. In 2010, it from COVID-19 survivors and stipend towards propane. McBride and Suburban Propane,” was authenticated by Roy Arbogast, because antibodies to the disease “Through our SuburbanCares said Paul Sullivan, senior vice a member of the original “Jaws” in their blood may help patients initiative, giving back to our local president at the Red Cross. film’s special effects crew, and in who are currently fighting the communities is a top priority, and For information, visit red- 2016, the Academy Museum virus. Increased hospitalization of what better way to do that than to cross.org/local/California/los- acquired the shark model through a patients with coronavirus this fall donate blood. Suburban is angeles.html. contribution by Adlen. 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