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Volume 31 No. 20 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hanock Park and Wilshire Communities May 20, 2021 BH council allocates La Cienega restaurant attack millions for recovery n Funding intended to help businesses rebound investigated as a hate crime n Officials widely BY CAMERON KISZLA Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce, was unanimously condemned local Beverly Hills plans to continue to approved as part of the council’s assaults against Jews make big investments in tourism consent calendar. The other two and hospitality to help restore the contracts, awarding more than BY EDWIN FOLVEN city’s tax base, which was ham- $158,000 to the Rodeo Drive Committee and more than $3.4 mil- pered by the pandemic. The Los Angeles Police lion to the Beverly Hills Conference On May 13, the City Council Department is investigating an and Visitors Bureau, were met with unanimously supported three sepa- attack on May 18 against Jewish support from the council members, rate funding requests related to patrons at a restaurant on La though they will return for formal helping the city’s businesses and Cienega Boulevard as a hate adoption next month. attracting new companies. crime. One of the contracts, which pro- LAPD spokesman Jeff Lee said See Beverly page 26 vides nearly $489,000 to the police responded to a 911 call about the attack at approximately 9:50 p.m. and found five victims who had sustained minor injuries outside Sushi Fumi, located at 359 N. La Cienega Blvd. They had allegedly been attacked by a group of people who were part of a pro- photo courtesy of Lili Bosse’s Instagram account Palestinian caravan of cars slowly A fight broke out at Sushi Fumi on May 18. passing by on La Cienega Boulevard. suspects fled north on La Cienega Los Angeles Fire Department Camera footage posted on Boulevard in a dark-colored Jeep spokesman Nicholas Prange said social media showed a group of before officers arrived. the LAFD was also dispatched to men, mostly wearing all black “We are treating it as a hate the incident at approximately 9:54 with their faces covered, fighting crime based on the preliminary p.m. Nobody required transporta- photo by Brica Wilcox/courtesy of the Rodeo Drive Committee with a group of restaurant patrons. investigation,” Lee said. “We are tion to a hospital, he added. Hotels, including the Beverly Wilshire, will benefit from the $3.4 million The attackers also allegedly shout- looking for three suspects. No allocated to the Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau. ed anti-Jewish slurs. Lee said the arrests have been made.” See Antisemitism page 27 Mixed-use project on La Brea survives appeals n Residential portion Wilson selected as new adds affordable units WeHo city manager BY CAMERON KISZLA n Current assistant

A proposed mixed-use complex city manager to take near the intersection of La Brea helm in July Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard is continuing to move forward after BY JUSTIN SAYERS surviving a pair of appeals to the Los Angeles Planning Commission. The West Hollywood City The May 13 decision leaves the Council announced this week project, which was approved by the that it has selected Assistant City City Council last year, largely Manager David Wilson as the intact, though a settlement with one replacement for City Manager of the groups of appellants – led by Paul Arevalo, who is retiring in the Unite Here Local 11 labor union July after more than two decades – will result in more sustainable in his position. building practices, better traffic cir- rendering courtesy of CGI Strategies Wilson, who has also been culation and five more affordable The mixed-use project includes commercial space, 125 hotel rooms and with the city of West Hollywood photo courtesy of the city of housing units, bringing the total to 121 dwelling units. for more than 20 years, including West Hollywood 19 of 121 dwelling units. the last three as assistant city West Hollywood Assistant City Joining the residential portion of The developer of the project, cial space that will complement the manager, was selected during “an Manager David Wilson the project at 623-671 S. La Brea CGI Strategies, did not respond to creative and professional culture of internal recruitment process,” Ave. will be a 125-room hotel, requests for comment and more the area,” reads the project descrip- according to City Attorney to serve as the next city manag- more than 13,000 feet of commer- information by press time. tion on the CGI Strategies website. Lauren Langer, who made the er,” Wilson said during the meet- cial space and nearly 11,000 square “Located at a pivotal intersection “… Construction will take approxi- announcement during the May ing. “I look forward to working feet of open space, which will of multiple thoroughfares as well as mately 24 months plus an addition- 17 council meeting. His selection with you all and the various com- replace a row of commercial build- a future Metro station, the complet- al six-month stabilization period is pending approval of a contract munities of West Hollywood ings, including the former home of ed project will feature a compelling during the June 7 meeting. Diamond Foam and Fabric. hybrid of residential and commer- See La Brea page 27 “Thank you for the opportunity See WeHo page 26 2 May 20, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News CALENDAR

jazz standards, ‘The Zip Code original music, Pan Pacific freestyle jazz Plays’ and chart-top- Auditorium Antaeus Theatre Company high- The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles ping hits. lights the culture and history of six is holding “The Pan Pacific Tickets are free Los Angeles neighborhoods in sea- Remembered,” an online program on and viewers are son two of “The Zip Code Plays: the former Pan Pacific Auditorium, on encouraged to Los Angeles,” launching online on Sunday, May 23, at 3 p.m. The pro- enjoy brunch during the perfor- Thursday, May 20. Audiences will gram will explore the legendary mances. Donations are welcome. be introduced to the geographically, streamline moderne auditorium that theatricum.com/jazzbrunch historically and culturally diverse opened to great fanfare on May 18, neighborhoods of West Hollywood 1935, and was the premiere Los (90069), Echo Park (90026), Angeles exposition venue for more Inglewood (90303), Pacoima Luis De Jesus than three decades until it closed in (91331), North Hollywood (91601) 1972, and was later destroyed by a fire photo by Edwin Folven and Monterey Park (91754). The Los Angeles in 1989. Preservation architect Fran Luis De Jesus Los Angeles is host- short plays include stories set in Offenhauser, of Hollywood Heritage, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is currently offering free COVID-19 vacci- ing a conversation between each location. Admission is free. will lead the presentation. General nations for people ages 12-15, by appointment. Federico Solmi and Lawrence antaeus.org. admission is $14. prod1.agileticket- Weschler on Saturday, May 22, ing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evt- from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The live, info=288727. in-person event is being held in con-

‘Ursula’ junction with Solmi’s current solo Cedars-Sinai offers COVID-19 Latino Theater Company is partner- exhibition, “The Bacchanalian ing with Cara Mía Theatre in Dallas Ones,” at the gallery’s new location ‘The Latrell Show’ to stream the world premiere of in downtown L.A. Author, reporter IAMA Theatre Company presents vaccinations for adolescents “Ursula,” a production written, per- and cultural observer Weschler will the virtual premiere of “The Latrell Following the newest Centers for There are several ways to make a formed and directed by theater artist join Solmi for an exploration of the Show,” a dark comedy that explores Disease Control and Prevention vaccination appointment. For vac- Frida Espinosa Müller, available on artist’s transformative multimedia being Black and queer in America demand from Thursday, May 20, through a hilarious and opinionated guidelines, Cedars-Sinai is now cination appointment assistance, works. Seating is limited. 1110 through Sunday, Mateo St. RSVP required by email- talk show host, offering free Pfizer-BioNTech call Cedars-Sinai at (855)427-5465 May 30. Müller Latrell Jackson, COVID-19 vaccines to adolescents or call the state of California’s ing [email protected]. uses puppets and running from 12-15 years old. MyTurn information line at hand-made dolls Sunday, May 23, The timing is crucial, said pedi- (833)422-4255. For online appoint- to tell the story ‘Lovers and Other through Sunday, atric infectious disease specialist ments, visit myturn.ca.gov and of 7-year-old June 20. As Dr. Priya Soni, because children select Cedars-Sinai as the vaccina- Nadia, who Strangers’ Jackson films a now comprise 25% of all new tion site. Cedars-Sinai patients can becomes separat- Enjoy the hit comedy “Lovers and special episode COVID-19 patients. use the My C-S Link app and click ed from her Other Strangers,” a virtual produc- giving hot takes “I say that we’re not going to be on the Visits icon. mother after seeking asylum at the tion running from Saturday, May 22, on his favorite topics, matters begin able to get out of this pandemic “We are excited for the opportu- U.S. border. As Nadia waits, she through Saturday, June 26. Written to compromise his relatable persona. until all age groups are fully vacci- nity to help vaccinate more mem- remembers a life left behind in by Renee Taylor and Joseph The show is written and performed nated, as well as all parts of this bers of the Los Angeles communi- Honduras and wonders about the Bologna, “Lovers and Other by Brandon Kyle Goodman and was world,” Soni said. “We’re all in this ty. Parents of children ages 12 and new life she will experience in the Strangers” is an evening of five unti- filmed at the Pico Playhouse. Tickets together.” up should not miss this vital oppor- U.S. An online panel exploring the tled comedic one-acts featuring are $15. iamatheatre.com. immigration crisis through the lens The vaccinations, by appoint- tunity to help protect your loved relatable people seduced by love, ment only, will be distributed at ones,” said Dr. Richard V. Riggs, of Central America, Mexico and the arguing about love, marrying with Beverly Center, located at 8500 senior vice president of medical United States will he held on love, cheating with love and con- ‘Alice in Tuesday, May 25, at 5 p.m. Viewing fused by love. Admission is $9. Beverly Blvd., on Level 2 of the affairs and chief medical officer at parking structure. Drivers enter Cedars-Sinai. “We want our is free. latinotheaterco.org/ursula. Showtimes are 8:30 p.m., Saturday. Wonderland’ from San Vicente Boulevard and do patients and members of the com- showtix4u.com/event-details/52157. A Noise Within will release a filmed not need to take a parking ticket. munity to know that our vaccine production of “Alice in Wonderland” Those who don’t have cars can clinics are available and ready to Theatricum available on demand from Thursday, walk up. There is no fee. serve.” West Coast May 27, through Sunday, June 20. Those seeking to be vaccinated jazz concert The show is a remounting of A Noise Enjoy an afternoon of jazz Jewish Theatre Within’s spring 2020 version written should wear loose-fitting clothing, livestreamed from the rustic outdoor West Coast Jewish Theatre is hold- preferably with short sleeves; eat by Eva Le Gallienne and Florida amphitheater at Will Geer’s ing an online evening of entertain- Friebu. A special opening night after- before the appointment; bring a Theatricum Botanicum on Saturday, ment with the “Magical Musical party on Zoom with the artists will be valid photo ID and wear a mask. May 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., via Mystery Follies” on Saturdays, May open to people who purchase tickets Zoom. Bass player Darryl “Dnotes” 22 and 29, at 7 p.m. The show Founded 1946 for the May 27 show. Regular show- Harris, who frequently plays with includes comedy, music and theater times are 7 p.m., Thursday and 8444 WILSHIRE BLVD. Stevie Wonder, will be joined by performances, as well as a musical Friday; 6 and 8 p.m., Saturday; and 2 4TH FLOOR lead guitarist Bray Ghiglia, acoustic selection by the Los Angeles Jewish p.m., Sunday. Tickets start at $25. WeHo seeks Symphony and Choir under the BEVERLLYY HILLS, CA 90211 guitarist and vocalist Sariyah Idan, anoisewithin.org.

(323)933-5518 vocalists Chezere Brathwaite and direction of Dr. Noreen Green. public input Camille Lourde Wyatt, and other Tickets are $36. (323)821-2449, Email Calendar listing submis- BEVERLLYYPRESS.COM surprise guests for an afternoon of wcjt.org. sions to [email protected]. MAILING ADRESS: on Housing P.O. BOX 36036 LOS ANGELES, CAA 90036 Element Michael Villalpando The city of West Hollywood PUBLISHER invites those who were unable to

Karen Villalpando attend the first Housing Element environmental impact report scop- EDITOR &PUBLISHER ing meeting on May 11 to an addi- Edwin Folven tional evening scoping meeting on [email protected] Tuesday, May 25, at 6:30 p.m., via Zoom. EDITOR The Housing Element is a policy Cameron Kiszla guide that shows the need for [email protected] housing in the community, particu- REPORRTTER larly the availability, affordability and adequacy of housing. It pro- Justin Saayyers vides a strategy to address housing [email protected] needs. Cities and counties are REPORRTTER required by law to update their housing elements every eight Jill WeWeinlein, years. Tim Posada, The scoping meeting will Rebecca Villalpando, include agencies, stakeholders and Emily Jilg the public in the decision-making CONTRIBUTING WRITERS process. A diverse cross-section of

The Beverly Press and Park Labrea News are residents and community members weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail are asked to participate and pro- subscription is $120 annually. Decreed newspa- vide feedback about what issues pers of general circulation, entitled to publish legal advertising, Feb. 10, 1960 by Superior Court should be considered as part of the Order No 736637. Decreed newspapers of general environmental review process. circulation, entitled to publish legal advertising in To register, visit zoom.us/webi- the City of Beverly Hills and the County of Los Angeles, Dec. 22, 2020 by Superior Court Case nar/register/WN_FLtYfmiyRmSO Number 19STCP04891. Government Code 6008. k9jE1kzDUA. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 3 May 20, 2021 4 May 20, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News Man takes his own life after Leads still sought in murder at Mother’s Day party By edwin folven

police pursuit in Hollywood Police are still searching for two By edwin folven When the suspect attempted to male suspects believed to be respon- jump over another fence, he fell sible for a shooting at a Mother’s A man who led police on a and allegedly dropped a hand- Day party on May 9 in Hollywood vehicle pursuit in Hollywood on gun, police said. Officers used a that claimed one life. May 1 took his own life during a Taser in an attempt to subdue the The victim, identified as Alfonso standoff with officers in the 1500 suspect, but it had no effect, Leon, 29, was pronounced dead at block of Hobart Avenue, the Los police said. The suspect allegedly the scene and three other victims Angeles Police Department has picked up the handgun, fired one were hospitalized, one in critical announced. shot in a direction away from the condition. Det. Sean Kinchla, with Patrol officers from the Los officers and fired a second shot to the Los Angeles Police Angeles Police Department’s his own head, authorities added. Department’s West Bureau Hollywood Division observed an Paramedics pronounced the Homicide Unit, said a dispute Audi SUV that was allegedly suspect dead at the scene. Police occurred prior to the shooting, but stolen on May 1 and attempted to said a 9 millimeter handgun no motive has been released. He pull over the driver. The man without a serial number, com- described the party as a family gath- sped away and collided with two monly referred to as a “ghost ering and did not know whether photo by Angelica Coburn parked vehicles before stopping gun” because they cannot be Leon was a resident or visitor at the LAPD investigators spent hours at the homicide scene on Afton Place on on Hobart Boulevard, just north traced, was recovered. house where the shooting occurred May 9. Authorities are still hoping for information that will solve the crime. of Sunset Boulevard, police said. Detectives with the LAPD’s in the 6100 block of Afton Place. The driver exited the vehicle Force Investigation Division The suspects were described as and jumped over a fence at an responded and are investigating two Hispanic men. They fled the Anyone with information is Unit at (213)382-9470. During apartment complex, according to the incident, which is protocol area on foot. Police are seeking tips urged to call detectives with the weekends and off- hours, call police. Four officers attempted to for any death occurring after that will lead to their apprehension. LAPD’s West Bureau Homicide (877)LAPD247. locate the man, who was found police use of force. Anyone with near the rear of an apartment information is asked to call building. (213)486-5230. County provides more transparency with jail data Los Angeles County, in partner- decarcerate the jails.” son that people are in our L.A. ship with the Vera Institute of Los Angeles County jail facilities County jails is because they can’t Gunman sought for homicide Justice, has published an online have been severely overcrowded for afford bail. Almost 40% of our jail resource which provides a visual years, Hahn said. When the pan- population is pretrial, which under- breakdown and analysis of the demic occurred, L.A. County justice scores just how critical bail reform in LAPD’s Wilshire Division county’s jail population on a daily partners collaborated to safely is. You would also see that, equally By edwin folven Paramedics took the victim to a hos- basis. decrease the number of inmates. high, is the percentage of our jail pital, where he was pronounced The goal is to give policy makers, The Jail Population Review Council population with mental health needs Detectives from the Los Angeles dead. The name of the victim is advocates and academics a better was later created with the goal of – 36% of men and an astounding Police Department’s West Bureau being withheld pending notification understanding of the composition maintaining the reduced numbers 66% of women in our jails have Homicide Unit are seeking the pub- to next of kin. and changes in the jails, and to after the COVID-19 pandemic. mental health needs. And these per- lic’s help to identify a suspect The motive for the homicide is guide public policy to safely reduce “Having a better understanding of centages have increased dramatical- responsible for a murder on May 14. unknown and detectives are trying the number of inmates. the jail population will help us see ly over the last year, confirming the At approximately 4 p.m., officers to determine the sequence of events “We can’t create effective policy where we need to focus our diver- need to scale up our mental health from the LAPD’s Wilshire Division that led to the shooting. The gun- to address our overcrowded jails if sion efforts and craft public policy diversion programs, especially for responded to a call about shots man allegedly fled eastbound on we don’t understand our jail popula- to safely reduce the jail population,” women.” being fired near Mascot Street and Mascot Street in a dark-colored tion,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn, Hahn added. “For example, if you For information, visit Longwood Avenue, in a neighbor- sedan. 4th District, who authored a motion looked at the data dashboard, you vera.org/care-first-la-tracking-jail- hood southeast of Venice Boulevard Anyone with information is urged to publish the online resource. “This would see that the number one rea- decarceration. and La Brea Avenue. They found a to call investigators with the online decarceration dashboard man suffering from gunshot LAPD’s West Bureau Homicide breaks down all the data we have wounds lying in the street. Unit at (213)382-9470. During about our jail population and dis- A resident was providing first aid weekends and off-hours, call plays it in a way that makes it easy when officers arrived, police said. (877)LAPD247. to understand and spot trends. We are making it public so everyone can use it, from policy makers to Drug reduction strategies expanded students to advocates alike.” Just listed The Los Angeles County Board of effective in treating substance use “This data Supervisors approved a motion on disorders, county health officials for Lease May 18 to reduce drug overdoses said. The treatment can reduce the dashboard will be among people experiencing home- need for in-patient detox, improve an important tool as 902 SCHUMACHER DRIVE | CARTHAY CIRCLE | $7,500/MONTH lessness by expanding proven harm birth outcomes for pregnant women, we move towards 3 BEDS | 4 BATHS | 1,900 SQ. FT. | 8,461 SQ. FT. LOT reduction strategies. sustain recovery and reduce opioid The county currently uses strate- overdoses. Decades of research on responsibly closing gies such as medication-assisted syringe programs demonstrate that Men’s Central Jail. treatment and syringe distribution, as they help reduce the transmission of well as naloxone, a medication that HIV and other infections, county reverses opioid overdoses. The officials added. New users of syringe -Holly Mitchell, motion by Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, programs are five times more likely Los Angeles County 3rd District, creates a new program to enter drug treatment and three Supervisor, 2nd District specifically for people experiencing times more likely to stop using drugs homelessness. A recent Los Angeles than those who don’t, the report indi- County Department of Public Health cated. Since January 2020, the coun- The “Care First L.A.: Tracking report analyzing mortality among ty has distributed more than 72,000 Jail Decarceration” dashboard can people experiencing homelessness doses of naloxone to agencies for use be viewed by visiting vera.org/care- showed an 84% increase in overdos- in combatting overdoses. Authorities first-la-tracking-jail-decarceration. es in the last few years, she said. credited the drug with saving more It will be updated daily using data “For years, the county has operat- than 6,000 lives. collected by the Los Angeles ed similar life-saving, harm reduc- “The data is clear – drug overdos- County Sheriff’s Department. It tion services, but we have never tar- es continue to be the leading cause of includes information on racial dis- geted people experiencing homeless- death among people experiencing parities, case status and the preva- ness,” Kuehl added. “The DPH homelessness and as such, Los lence of mental illness among the report made clear that drug overdos- Angeles County is committed to pro- jail population. Remodeled spacious home in Historic Carthay Circle. New wooden floors, es are having a devastating impact on viding community-based and digni- “I’m proud to join Supervisor large living room with fireplace, formal dining room, and open kitchen. one of our most vulnerable commu- fied care in line with our ‘care first, Hahn in co-authoring this motion,” Primary bedroom with ample closets opens to private backyard with pool. nities. This motion will expand jails last’ approach,” added added Supervisor Holly Mitchell, Additional bonus area and home office. proven programs and make sure that Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, 1st 2nd District. “This data dashboard our unhoused residents can access District. “This issue disproportion- will be an important tool as we ROSALIE KLEIN them. It represents another step for- ately impacts Black and Latinx resi- move towards responsibly closing [email protected] ward as we build a ‘care first’ system dents and in our efforts to address Men’s Central Jail. It will show how 310.261.8878 | LIC. # 01115025 for all of our residents.” these racial inequities, community- the jail population has changed over Medication-assisted treatment – based efforts like overdose preven- time, what factors are contributing THEAGENCYRE.COM the use of medications coupled with tion programming and increased to increases in the jail population counseling and behavioral therapies access to naloxone will help reduce and who can safely be targeted for – has been proven to be clinically deaths by overdose.” diversion initiatives to help Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 5 May 20, 2021 6 May 20, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News

Councilman Julian Gold added. the city – yet they still aren’t satis- Six months after ordinance’s approval, The only vote against the ordi- fied. nance last year, Councilman John “We’re literally making their Mirisch, reiterated that he is open to property worth more and it’s not changing or repealing the mixed- good enough,” he said. “We’re giv- no mixed-use projects in Beverly Hills use ordinance, but he also took ing up discretion, we’re giving up n City Council to Council approval, half a year after it though the council members offense to the dissatisfaction some our ability in many ways to influ- was approved. defended their support and said they developers have expressed to ence the project, we’re giving peo- receive another update “Since adoption of the ordinance are satisfied that there have been Gohlich and other city staffers ple something to which they had no in six months approximately six months ago, staff questions about the ordinance with- regarding the ordinance’s stipula- right or entitlement and it’s not has not received any formal appli- out the sudden changes some critics tions. Gohlich said despite hearing enough. Not enough corporate wel- BY CAMERON KISZLA cations or concept review submit- projected. some members of the public say fare and they’re not getting enough tals; however, we have had a num- “Nothing has really changed that the ordinance is “progress for free [stuff] for their liking.” Six months after it was approved, ber of inquiries,” Gohlich said. since we passed the ordinance, the city,” potential applicants have Vice Mayor Lili Bosse said she the mixed-use ordinance in Beverly Gohlich said he did not have an other than the fact that there are sometimes said “the standards are was “shocked that [staff is] hearing Hills has not changed the city like exact number of developers who now inquiries, which is a good not generous enough.” that it’s not enough.” many of its critics predicted. have asked for more information, thing,” Councilman Lester Mirisch said the developers are “To me, that’s ridiculous. If that’s In fact, Ryan Gohlich, the city’s but he said it has been “a lot.” Friedman said. benefiting for free – they can do a barrier to entry, then that’s too community development director, “It’s a fairly regular inquiry, espe- “Perhaps some will find comfort more with their property and those bad,” Bosse said. said no mixed-use projects have cially when the ordinance was first in the fact that this is a deliberate wishing to create mixed-use pro- The ordinance will come back for been submitted thus far when he adopted,” Gohlich said. and thoughtful process,” jects need fewer approvals from another review in six months. updated the City Council on the That did not stop 54 people from ordinance, which allows mixed-use writing to the City Council to projects to be approved on many denounce the ordinance, even six commercial streets by the Planning months after its adoption. No one Commission and without City wrote in support of the ordinance,

map courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills The mixed-use overlay zone includes many of the city’s commercial cor- ridors except for those in the business triangle.

WeHo Pride begins May 22 Each year, the city of West West Hollywood and with the Hollywood celebrates the artistic global community,” Mayor contributions of the LGBTQ Lindsey Horvath said. “A virtual community with its vibrant One platform this year will help us City One Pride LGBTQ Arts include everyone in the new West Festival. The festival runs for 40 Hollywood Pride, continue to days, from Harvey Milk Day on safeguard community health and Saturday, May 22, through well-being, and make our next in- Wednesday, June 30, which person Pride celebration that marks the end of Pride month. much more special.” Due to the coronavirus crisis, all Additional events of the 40- festival events have moved to an day festival include “John Elgin online virtual platform. A select Woolf: Master of the Hollywood few programs can also be experi- Regency,” which can be experi- enced as self-guided solo walking enced online or as a self-guided tours or outdoor exhibitions. A walking tour from May 23 to complete list of this year’s One June 30. Woolf’s architectural City One Pride festival events is work defined luxury living for available at weho.org/pride. Hollywood’s elite in the Golden The 2021 theme for One City Era. Creating glamorous homes One Pride is “For the Record,” for figures including Katharine LGBTQ stories of the past that Hepburn, Judy Garland, Mae have often been hidden or undoc- West, John Wayne and others, he umented. One must read between became the master of the style the lines to find stories hidden known as “Hollywood Regency.” behind “beard” marriages, coded Also, Rogue Artists language and erased or destroyed Ensemble’s “Love Note” is a evidence. This year, One City free, interactive, solo audio expe- One Pride looks at some of these dition of your heart, taking place previously hidden stories. in West Hollywood’s Plummer The 2021 One City One Pride Park, where audience members Festival kicks off at 4 p.m. on can activate sonic narrative expe- May 22, with a special online per- riences at eight unique stops formance of Patricia Loughrey’s throughout the park. Using only a play “Dear Harvey: Stories of cell phone and headphones, par- Harvey Milk.” This documentary- ticipants will discover and listen style ensemble play recounts the to stories about romance, com- life and lasting impact of ground- passion and connection, leading breaking LGBTQ activist and to a secret phone line, where par- politician Harvey Milk, as told by ticipants are invited to share their the people who knew him best. own love story that will become This performance will be avail- part of the project’s archive. able to watch through June 30. For information and for more “As we continue to celebrate events, contact West West Hollywood Pride in new Hollywood’s Arts Coordinator, and creative ways, I’m thrilled to Mike Che, at (323)848-6377 or at share the city’s 40 days of One [email protected], or visit City One Pride with everyone in weho.org/pride. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 7 May 20, 2021

For those who are still sleeping after a count in Hollywood con- outright on the streets, however, the ducted by the organization MCWCC count illustrates changes in homelessness pandemic worsened their quality of Hollywood 4WRD. Louis BY EDWIN FOLVEN The count was conducted by related. The idea was for people to life, organizers added. While public Abramson, a Hollywood 4WRD approximately 65 volunteers who self-isolate. We saw a significant buildings were closed, fewer places member, helped guide the Midtown The Midtown Los Angeles canvassed the neighborhoods in bump in the number of tents.” were available for people to use Los Angeles Homeless Coalition Homeless Coalition and the Mid cars, counting individuals, tents and The pandemic may have driven restrooms or access basic necessi- and the Mid City West organizers City West Community Council people believed to be staying in other factors affecting the number ties. Those counting reported that with their count. As was the case in recently released the results of a vehicles. Hackman Capital of people living exposed on the the conditions in which people are Hollywood, researchers from count of unhoused individuals held Partners, the owner of Television streets, Ray added. Emergency living outright on the street UCLA and USC analyzed the num- on March 31 in the Fairfax, Beverly City, allowed the organizers to use a shelters opened, including a shelter appeared to have become signifi- bers for accuracy before they were Grove, Miracle Mile and Wilshire parking lot as a staging area for the in Pan Pacific Park, and more cantly worse. released. communities. count. resources became available through The Mid City West count The coalition and community The volunteers counted 277 indi- programs such as Project Roomkey. occurred approximately one month See Homeless page 27 council partnered this year to con- viduals experiencing homelessness, duct a count of unhoused individu- compared to 260 the prior year. The als in the local area after the Los slight increase was within the statis- Angeles Homeless Services tical margin of error for the count, Authority canceled its annual coun- organizers said, and they concluded tywide count in January because of that the numbers stayed roughly the CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD the COVID-19 pandemic. same in 2021 as 2020.

Organizers said it was important to Arnali Ray, a member of both the PUBLIC NOTICE hold a count because the numbers Midtown Los Angeles Homeless will give the public a better under- Coalition and the Mid City West standing of the problem and guide Community Council, said the data NOTICE OF PREPARATION the distribution of future resources revealed some interesting dynamics OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT to address homelessness in the com- occurring with homelessness in the munity. community. The number of people City of West Hollywood “It went very well,” said Lauren staying or sleeping exposed on the West Hollywood Housing Element Update Nichols, chair of the Mid City West streets declined, but more tents Community Council. “It was very popped up. She said volunteers positive that we were able to come counted approximately 25 to 30 As the Lead Agency overseeing this project’s environmental review, the City of West together. I think we all realize that tents throughout the area. Hollywood will prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed homelessness is at a crisis level “The amount of tents dramatical- Housing Element Update. The Housing Element is a state-mandated chapter of the throughout the city. It felt wonder- ly increased,” Ray said. “A lot of ful to be involved and part of the organizations have been distribut- City’s General Plan and includes goals, policies, programs and objectives to further solution.” ing tents and that was COVID- the development, improvement and preservation of housing in West Hollywood in a manner that is aligned with community desires, regional growth projections, and State law. The Housing Element must address how the City will meet its housing needs, including the provision of adequate housing for residents of all income levels. State law requires update of the Housing Element every eight years. West Holly- wood’s Housing Element was last updated in 2013 to cover the 2013-2021 period, and the current update under the proposed project will cover the 2021-2029 period. The City is also considering updates to the Safety Element and the inclusion of en- vironmental justice policies concurrently with the Housing Element Update.

Purpose of Notice of Preparation: Under the requirements of the California En- vironmental Quality Act (CEQA) and its Guidelines, the City, as the Lead Agency, must evaluate the potentially significant environmental effects of the proposed proj- ect. The City has determined an EIR will be prepared to assess the project’s effects on the environment to identify significant impacts and to identify feasible mitigation measures to reduce or eliminate potentially significant environmental impacts. This photo courtesy of Peter Oh Notice of Preparation (NOP) is being circulated pursuant to PRC Section 21153(a) The city of Los Angeles found housing for residents of a former homeless and CEQA Guidelines Section 15082. Public agencies and the public are invited to encampment on San Vicente Boulevard, which has now been removed. comment on the proposed scope and content of the environmental information to be included in the Draft EIR. A 30-day comment period is provided to return written comments to the City at the following address:

Raman addresses pair of Alicen Bartle, Project Development Administrator Human Services and Rent Stabilization chambers of commerce City of West Hollywood n Councilwoman talks of which were also focused on 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard homelessness, homelessness, a focus of her West Hollywood, CA 90069-6216 campaign. Fax: (323) 848-6323 business aid “To me, addressing homeless- ness is a win-win for all,” Raman Email: [email protected] BY CAMERON KISZLA said. Raman wants to concentrate Due to State-mandated time limits, any response to this NOP should be sent at the Los Angeles City on “making sure people have Councilwoman Nithya Raman, regular access to outreach and earliest possible date, but not later than 30 days after issuance of this notice. 4th District, addressed a pair of services,” including assembling a The response deadline is May 31, 2021. chambers of commerce on May team through her office. She also 14, stressing the importance of wants to create more drop-in cen- nd making an impact on the home- ters for homeless people, places As part of the EIR scoping process, the City of West Hollywood will hold a 2 lessness crisis and expressing her where they are “welcome for a public scoping meeting on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. support for local businesses. coffee, for a sit down, a place In an effort to protect public health and prevent the spread of COVID-19, this public Raman addressed the Greater where they can talk with a case meeting is held pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, which ordered Californians Miracle Mile Chamber of manager.” Commerce and the Hollywood “I know that if we continue on to stay home and authorized public meetings to take place via teleconference. Chamber of Commerce via the path we’re on now, if we videoconference. In the Miracle expand the kinds of services, the To view the Scoping Meeting: Mile event, she spent much of the kinds of housing units that we’re meeting deferring to chamber building and the mental-health https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P3hCvexZTcWXr22y-QBavg members, who provided updates resources we’re bringing to the on their individual businesses, table … that we will see results,” and she answered a few ques- Raman said. tions relating to homelessness However, the “biggest barrier” Melissa Crowder, Acting City Clerk and how chamber members can – housing – remains, and Raman connect with her staff. For the is seeking help from neighbor- Hollywood chamber, she spoke hood groups such as the cham- $" !    !   .          more at length and answered a  !!  
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WeHo celebrates Russian LEGAL NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS Arts and Culture Month OF KREATION JUICERY, INC. IF YOU PURCHASED CERTAIN The city of West Hollywood’s page. BEVERAGES AND/OR DI- Russian-speaking community At 7 p.m. on Thursday, May ETARY SUPPLEMENTS FROM represents approximately 11% of 27, the 15th annual Russian- KREATION FROM NO- the city’s population. During the speaking Community Awards VEMBER 23, 2013 TO MAY 26, month of May each year, the city Presentation will recognize indi- 2020, YOU ARE PART OF A celebrates Russian Arts and viduals, groups and businesses CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT Culture Month. Events through- that have had a positive impact out the month bring to life the and bettered the lives of mem- cultural and creative identity of bers of the community in West There is a proposed settlement of the Russian-speaking community Hollywood and the Los Angeles a class action lawsuit entitled by presenting programming region. Goldstein v. Kreation Juicery, Inc highlighting its rich visual and This year, the awards will be Case No. BC684218, in the Super- performing arts, language and streamed online during ior Court of California, County of history. Russian Arts and Culture photo courtesy of Isaac Bryan Los Angeles, wherein plaintiff The city of West Hollywood is Month, due to the ongoing claimed that Kreation mislabeled home to a large community of COVID-19 pandemic. The Democrat Isaac Bryan had 49.7% of the vote in the special election for people from regions of the for- community will be honoring the state Assembly’s 54th district. and falsely advertised the curative mer Soviet Union. According to a those who devoted a signifi- properties of certain Beverages 2013 survey of the community in cant amount of time, energy and Dietary Supplements. West Hollywood, there are 3,872 and/or resources to fight the people who live in the city who pandemic locally. The awards Bryan takes big early lead Plaintiff and the Class are repre- identify a former region of the will be given in the following sented by: Soviet Union as their primary categories: Outstanding ancestry. Medical Professional; Mitch Kalcheim The second half of May will Outstanding Frontline Worker, in 54th District race LegalGP offer an array of virtual activities First Responder, Police 725 S. Figueroa Street and events that introduce the fla- Officer; Outstanding Educator; n Runoff possible if her senior advisor. In an interview vor of Russian culture and arts to and Outstanding Achievement with the Beverly Press earlier this Suite 1750 the community at large, all of in Business. results hold month, he said he’s overcome Los Angeles, CA 90017 which are presented by the city of All month long, people can learn obstacles throughout his life, and [email protected] West Hollywood and its Russian about West Hollywood’s history, BY JUSTIN SAYERS that his decision to run was a choice Advisory Board. architecture and famous residents to give back and help others. (213) 955-7142 Julia Kantor, a in a tour led by Alla Feldman in Democrat Isaac Bryan took a He is one of nine adopted chil- producer/vocalist originally both English and Russian. This is a large lead in the six-candidate race dren in a family of 15 and said he You are a member of the Settle- from Ukraine, joins together pre-recorded program available on to replace Democrat Sydney earned a master’s degree despite ment Class if from NO- with her husband, Jacob, a the Russian Arts and Cultural Kamlager in the state Assembly’s failing out of middle school, VEMBER 23, 2013 to MAY 26, Russian-born singer/songwriter, Festival YouTube Channel at 54th District, though his totals cur- attending three high schools and 2020 you purchased certain enu- supporting himself through col- to appear at clubs and festivals youtube.com/watch?v=bKeyb4_k rently sit just short of avoiding a merated Beverages and/or Di- throughout Los Angeles. ezk. runoff for the seat, which would lege, all products of what he called They began singing on their For information, contact West take place this summer. broken child welfare and educa- etary Supplements in California first date and have continued Hollywood’s Russian Community Preliminary results gave Bryan, a tion systems and economic from Kreation. A complete list ever since, in French as well as Outreach Coordinator Tatiana UCLA educator and community inequity. of the Products can be found on English and Russian. View this Rodzinek at (323)848-6826 or at organizer, 49.7% of the vote during He has experience as a co-chair www.KreationJuicerySettle- event, which took place on May [email protected]; or visit the special election on Tuesday, of L.A. County’s successful ment.Com. 16, on the city’s Russian Arts weho.org/russian and May 18, according to vote totals Measure J campaign, which funded youth development, small business and Culture Festival YouTube rufestusa.com. released by the California Secretary In order to settle this matter Kre- of State’s Office. Bryan needs a support, alternatives to incarcera- majority of the votes to avoid a run- tions and other community invest- ation has agreed to abide by a for- off between the top two vote-getters ments. He is the founder of a think mal permanent injunction that would be held on July 20. tank at UCLA dedicated to advanc- regulating the manner in which WeHo supports Uyghur human rights Democrat Heather Hutt currently ing racial equity. He also was they may label and market these sits second with 24.6% of the vote, appointed by Mayor Eric Garcetti to Products. In addition, Kreation Jewish World Watch, a Los Mayor [Lindsey] Horvath, who while Democrat Cheryl Turner is serve on the redistricting commis- has agreed to make charitable do- Angeles-based organization that demonstrated true leadership and third with 10.5% of the vote. None sion of L.A. Unified School nations to two charities: Project fights genocide and mass atrocities acted swiftly when we approached of the other candidates had received District. worldwide, applauds West her about the need to take action more than 10% of the more than He said his priorities are equi- Angel and The Children’s Burn Hollywood, which, in partnership on behalf of Uyghur human 34,000 votes that had been counted, table recovery from COVID-19, Foundation. with JWW, introduced and passed a rights.” as of Tuesday, May 18. reimagining the criminal justice and resolution supporting Uyghur Additionally, city staff will The candidates are running to legal systems, and social and envi- MORE INFORMATION RE- human rights in March. review its contracting process to replace Kamlager, who won a spe- ronmental justice. GARDING THE SETTLE- The resolution condemns human determine how it can ensure the city cial election for the state Senate’s “Social and environmental justice MENT, AND YOUR OTHER rights violations against the and its vendors purchase forced 30th District earlier this year to that guarantees our basic rights – OPTIONS IS PROVIDED IN Uyghur people in China’s Xinjiang labor-free goods. According to a replace Holly Mitchell after housing, clean air and water, quali- Uyghur Autonomous Region and recent report, at least 82 interna- Mitchell was elected to the Los ty, affordable health care for all – THE DETAILED NOTICE calls on clothing brands to cut ties tional brands currently utilize sup- Angeles County Board of and establishes a Green New Deal AVAILABLE AT WWW.Kre- with suppliers implicated in ply chains tainted by Uyghur forced Supervisors. to transition to 100% renewable ationJuicerySettlement.com Uyghur forced labor – the first such labor. The 54th District includes the energy before the end of this AND/OR SENDING AN resolution passed by a municipal Since 2017, more than 2 million Mid City area of Los Angeles, as decade,” Bryan said. EMAIL government. Uyghurs have suffered human well as Culver City, Century City, Election officials still have out- “It is essential that our elected rights violations at the hands of the Inglewood, Westwood and other standing ballots to process ahead of If you don’t want to be legally leaders take meaningful action on Chinese Communist Party. These parts of West Los Angeles. the certification deadline on May bound by the settlement, you must behalf of those suffering gross abuses include mass surveillance, Democrats represent roughly 64% 27. All vote-by-mail ballots human rights violations,” JWW detention, family separation, indoc- of the more than 300,000 registered received on Election Day will be exclude yourself by June 21, Executive Director Serena trination, forced labor, sterilization voters in California’s 54th processed, and ballots postmarked 2021. If you stay in the settlement, Oberstein said. “Jewish World and suspected extrajudicial killings. Assembly District, according to the by Tuesday must be returned within you may object to it by June 21, Watch commends the leadership of For information, visit jww.org. most-recent registration numbers. three days to be processed. The next 2021. The detailed notice explains Bryan picked up Kamlager’s ballot-count update is scheduled for how to exclude yourself or object. endorsement and formerly served as Friday, May 21. The Court will hold a hearing in this case on August 12, 2021 at L.A. Democrats to honor Schiff 10:00 a.m., to decide on final set- tlement approval. For further in- U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff (D- include access to a pre-show vir- Notable quotes formation regarding the hearing or Burbank) will be honored with tual VIP reception and a com- “Riches and power are gifts of blind fate, whereas goodness is the the JFK Profile in Courage memorative box, are $200. for answers to other commonly result of one’s own merits.” award during the Los Angeles All funds solicited in connec- asked questions please go to

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$100, and VIP tickets, which lacdp.org/jfk2021. (source: “Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations”) Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 9 May 20, 2021 10 May 20, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News WeHo explores new ways to create public spaces By Justin sayers want to contribute in a positive way the spaces and keep them open to to the environment,” Meister said. the public. The spaces would be The West Hollywood Council “We also want to look at this in a required to be open for specific voted this week to explore creating way to bring the community togeth- operating hours and be subject to a program that would incentivize er.” regulations of the zoning ordinance private property owners to open City officials noted in a memo or other land-use provisions. In spaces like rooftop terraces and that the program would help create exchange for providing the public pocket parks to the public as part of open space in a densely urban city spaces, the developer would be eli- an effort to create more green space like West Hollywood, where the gible for some types of incentives as the city becomes more densely availability of open space is critical. or waivers, such as a waiver for urban. Open space provides health and common open space requirements The council’s unanimous vote environmental benefits, helps build or a transfer of development rights during the May 17 meeting allo- a sense of community and improves from the public space part of the cates up to $7,500 in city funds to quality of life, staff said. site to another part of the same hold a symposium to educate the They pointed to similar programs development. public and get feedback about the in New York and San Francisco, as The proposal was met with a privately owned public spaces pro- well as two pocket parks in West mixed reaction from both the public photo by Justin Sayers gram. No specific details about the Hollywood – Formosa and and other members of the council, Havenhurst Park, a pocket park maintained by the city of West symposium had been released, as of Havenhurst parks – which differ who liked the idea but expressed Hollywood, is similar to what is being proposed as part of the potential May 19. slightly as they were paid for by concern about issues like public privately owned public spaces program. Councilwoman Lauren Meister, private developers, but are main- safety, upkeep, noise and confusion who co-initiated the proposal with tained by the city. They also pointed about some details in the project. Councilwoman Sepi Shyne, said to the fact that the city is looking for Councilman John Erickson said public space is to aid those who use and commercial projects, while during the meeting that the idea ways to provide more green space, other areas have had some issues want to participate. pocket parks would be open to any- came from the city’s recent Green especially in the wake of recent with homeless individuals, and he Mayor Lindsey Horvath asked one. She also said that the spaces Week symposium, where they state law changes that allow for wanted to stress that the upkeep Meister and Shyne to hold the sym- would only be developed if the found that the majority of the city’s greater density and height in devel- would not be handled by the city. posium first before officially bring- property owners want it and would trees are in single-family neighbor- opment projects. Councilman John D’Amico said it ing the zone text amendment have limited hours. hoods or public parks. As part of the program, private would be helpful if the city came up change to the city’s Planning Meister added that they’re envi- “I think that the thought is, we owners would own and maintain with a specific definition for what a Commission and back to council sioning these public spaces as “pas- for approval, saying she wants it to sive spaces,” but agreed to start be explored a little more to “get a with the symposium before on to little more clarity.” specific changes. “We’ve heard some concerns “It really could be a lovely thing City takes first step to implement wage increases from the public that I think have in the middle of a really exciting been addressed by your comments city to have these areas. … This is By Justin sayers ees or less and $14 an hour for not allowed to not have health insur- in some way,” Horvath said. “I’m really about developing areas that employers with 26 or more employ- ance,” D’Amico said. “We should just wondering if we can do it in a people can enjoy and read a book, The West Hollywood Council ees. remind people that if you’re in this step-by-step process.” contemplate the vegetation – look- voted to increase the living wage by During the Feb. 1 meeting, coun- category of wage that the ACA will Shyne acknowledged the confu- ing at it that way,” she said. “We 22 cents per hour for employees of cil members expressed support for pick up the cost of insurance, so you sion, but stressed that the rooftop don’t want to scare anybody. We vendors contracted by the city, a potentially making developers don’t have to pay your insurance at spaces would not apply to residen- aren’t trying to force this on any- move that comes as the city contin- beholden to living-wage rates on this wage rate. … Having this dis- tially zoned projects, only mixed- body.” ues to weigh sweeping changes that construction projects and increasing tinction no longer [pertains].” would affect employees throughout the minimum wage. Those changes He added that the council’s vote the city. would enable employees to meet the is “foreshadowing” what might hap- The city established the living requirements for a living wage, pen during the further discussion. wage rate for contracted employees which generally means that a person “This living wage rate is for ser- in 1997 to promote economic devel- working 40 hours per week, with no vices that we buy from other ven- congratulations opment and pay workers a fair rate, additional income, should be able to dors. We’re raising the rate at which and it is annually updated to account afford a specified quantity of hous- we are buying services on our- for changes in the consumer price ing, food, utilities, transportation, selves. We’re foreshadowing how index. health care and recreation, in the we think about minimum wage gen- graduates! The unanimous vote of the coun- increasingly expensive Los Angeles erally,” D’Amico said. cil during the May 17 meeting region. City Attorney Lauren Langer said increased the living wage to $13.91 The council reiterated its support that discussion can be had at a future an hour for those with health bene- for that further discussion during meeting, but the way the current We’ve got all the decorations fits and $15.16 an hour for those this week’s meeting. Councilman ordinance is written requires the without them, effective July 1. John D’Amico asked that the dis- update to the living wage rate annu- to make your While the majority of businesses cussion include creating one living ally before the start of the fiscal and employees in the city are not wage for the city, removing the dis- year. Graduation Party subject to the living wage and not tinction for those with and without She said that a potential amend- affected by changes to it, the move health benefits, saying that these ment to the ordinance would be part a BIG SUCCESS! comes three months after the City types of employees are usually eli- of the later discussion, which she Council asked city staff to review gible for health insurance through stressed would happen soon. the living wage ordinance and efforts like the Affordable Care Act. “Because it has to be reset every potential increases to the minimum “I would like to recommend to year, this item came first, which is wage. West Hollywood currently my council colleagues that we no just an update to the living wage rate follows state guidelines of $13 per longer have this distinction. This to be accomplished before July,” hour for employers with 25 employ- distinction in effect means you’re Langer said. County offers guaranteed income to curb poverty The Los Angeles County Board “Creating an equitable recovery ner in rebuilding a thriving econo- of Supervisors approved a motion from COVID-19 requires intention- my for all.” on May 18 to create a countywide al investments in our most vulnera- The program passed on a 4-1 vote, Poverty Alleviation Policy Agenda ble communities to help end the with Supervisor Kathryn Barger, 5th 10% off all merchandise in the store and Guaranteed Income Pilot symptoms of poverty, such as District, casting the dissenting vote. with this coupon! Program that will provide a mini- homelessness that have worsened “Implementation of guaranteed discounted merchandise, balloons and balloon delivery excluded mum of 1,000 residents up to due to the pandemic,” Mitchell said. basic income has yet to be fully $1,000 per month for three years. “This is about effectively providing researched and vetted in a jurisdic- The motion, authored by economic security for our residents tion comparable to ours. As the We need your help! Supervisor Holly Mitchell, 2nd who need the support.” largest county in the nation, we District, and co-authored by “Guaranteed basic income can should be more diligent, thoughtful Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, 3rd have deeply profound and positive and strategic before we implement a Support small business! District, declares poverty alleviation impacts for low income families, program of this nature,” Barger said. as a countywide priority and directs providing stability and the means to “[The] initiatives before the board the chief executive officer, in col- pay bills, pursue additional educa- were vague in how participants will laboration with county departments, tion, and take better care of their be chosen and what metrics will to establish a Guaranteed Income health,” Kuehl added “Combined define success. These measures also Pilot Implementation Plan within 60 with local city efforts, L.A. County lack fraud prevention efforts, which days. People to receive the alloca- will host, in the aggregate, one of is especially disconcerting consider- tions have yet to be determined, but the largest guaranteed basic income ing the pervasive fraud that recently 5969 Melrose Ave.• (corner of Wilcox) may include transitional age youth, pilots in the country with at least occurred at the California women released from incarceration 4,300 participants. That positions Employment Development (323)467-7124 and survivors of domestic violence. the county to be a national frontrun- Department.” Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 11 May 20, 2021 12 May 20, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News Run, Seb, run, 4,000 miles across the U.S. By Edwin FolvEn from six to 24 hours at a clip. Like the videos and social media kept Forrest, Cam didn’t take the easy him in frequent contact with mil- In a memorable scene from the route. He started by running the lions of people. Many came out to 1994 film “Forrest Gump,” the title entire length of the Florida coast- lend support – even during the character decides one day, “for no line, even traversing the state a cou- COVID-19 pandemic – and offered particular reason,” to “go for a little ple times, and then headed up the places to stay. Others provided run.” Forrest, famously portrayed East Coast to New York City. The small sums of money so he could by actor Tom Hanks, ends up run- trip took him through the Midwest, purchase food. Cam added that his ning across the country, becoming over the Rocky Mountains, to Las entire trip was made possible by an inspiration to many others along Vegas and through the Bay Area. donations, and he estimated that he the way. The 4,000-mile run across America spent approximately $20 per day One of those people was Seb culminated on May 15 at the during the journey. Cam, a 39-year-old from England Hollywood Sign, which he selected Cam also discovered the who saw the movie in his mid-20s, for its worldwide recognizability. Couchsurfing app, which connected and it sparked his imagination. He Cam spent considerable time him with people offering free places wasn’t a runner, but he dreamed choosing what he was going to take to sleep. He said the hospitality he about someday running across the on the cross-country ramble. He experienced was incredible. photo courtesy of Seb Cam United States, just like Forrest. That purchased the smallest and lightest “I didn’t let anyone know what’s Seb Cam traversed the country for approximately 600 days and arrived dream came true in 2019, when laptop he could find, and opted for going on. I just started posting at the Hollywood Sign on May 15. Cam packed everything he could a hammock for nights outdoors. He videos and kept posting. YouTube is carry on a single utility belt and said everything he needs weighs the master index,” he said. “I wasn’t headed to America. approximately 35 pounds. willing to give up and it started was a good example of someone goal is to traverse large areas of Asia “I just decided one day that I “I carry everything I have on my snowballing. People just started who went beyond to help. I still before running through Europe and could do this, and let’s see what belt,” Cam added. “I made a huge showing support and I made a lot of keep in touch constantly.” returning to England. happens,” Cam said. “I applied for effort not to have a backpack. I friends along the way.” Cam credited his ability to “People ask me why I’m doing it, an O-1 Visa, which is for people of have my necessities and even a Cam said one of those friends was accomplish the feat to his fruitarian and I’m still asking myself,” Cam extraordinary ability, and it took a couple of extra things for fun. I Dustin Sprigg, from Boonville, diet, which requires strict adherence quipped. “It’s to stay alive, that’s year and a lot of money. I had to carry a basketball and I have a little Missouri, who he met through the to eating raw fruits and vegetables. really it. If it inspires others to do prove I had the extraordinary ability pump so I can shoot around and Couchsurfing app. Sprigg was so To celebrate his arrival at the this or only eat plants, great. I’m just and I ended up providing 15 letters play.” inspired by Cam’s journey that he Hollywood Sign, Cam enjoyed a going to prepare for what’s ahead of reference. When I had the inter- Shortly after Cam’s journey offered to follow along in his vehi- fresh green smoothie. and keep going.” view, they ended up stamping my began in late 2019, he started film- cle as Cam ran through the desert “It’s four things: fruits, roots, rice Cam was also modest about how visa and said, ‘off you go.’” ing himself while running. Cam west from the Rocky Mountains to and oats,” he said. “Those are the it felt to attain his goal of running With no spouse, children or posted the videos on YouTube and Las Vegas, providing support during main foundation. They’re all you across the United States, just like career, Cam said he used most of they went viral. His YouTube chan- one of the most arduous portions of need.” Forrest. the money he had saved on a plane nel currently has 3.9 million sub- the trip. Cam also said his journey is not “It was great, but I’m not stop- ticket and started preparing in scribers. “I’d say all of the Couchsurfing finished. He plans to stay in the L.A. ping there. Now, running around the earnest for the journey. On July 4, Cam said it was many of those people I met are memorable, but area with friends for a while – the world is the plan,” he added. “I’ve 2019, he landed in Miami. subscribers who helped sustain him Dustin was one guy who helped me O-1 visa doesn’t expire for another set aside about 5 to 10 years. I’ve For most of the past 600 days, he during hot days and cold nights a lot,” Cam said. “He volunteered to year – but then it’s off to New always said, ‘everything is within has run varying distances, through along the route from coast to coast. be a support vehicle. We were Zealand, Australia or possibly walking distance if you have the all types of weather conditions, He said he never got lonely because together for around three weeks. It Thailand to continue running. His time.’”

Subway progress remains steady Work on the Purple Line Wilshire Boulevard may be Extension subway project contin- reduced to one lane daily from 9 ues along the route. a.m. to 4 p.m. Gale Drive will also At the future subway stations at be intermittently closed daily north Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire Fairfax of Wilshire Boulevard. and Wilshire/La Cienega, work is At the future Wilshire/Fairfax primarily occurring on appendage station, work continues in a staging structures, which are underground area near Wilshire Boulevard and rooms and pathways that house Ogden Drive, as well as at the vital systems, as well as entrances southwest corner of Wilshire and exits. At the future subway sta- Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue. tions at Wilshire/Rodeo and Ogden Drive will be closed inter- Century City/Constellation, crews mittently and Orange Grove are excavating and providing sup- Avenue will remain closed through port or tunneling. next January. The work requires intermittent Underground work at lane and sidewalk closures along Wilshire/La Brea is being done Wilshire Boulevard from Century where construction staging yards City to Wilshire/Western. In are located on the northwest and Beverly Hills, the current phase of southwest corners of the intersec- construction at the Wilshire/Rodeo tion. Concrete deliveries and tun- station is anticipated to continue neling support continues at the site. through the end of 2022, and con- Weekend lane closures may be struction at the Wilshire/La implemented on Wilshire Cienega station is also ongoing Boulevard at La Brea Avenue. above and below ground. Wilshire For questions and concerns, call Boulevard has been reduced to two the 24-hour project hotline at lanes in each direction between La (213)922-6934, email the project Cienega and San Vicente boule- team at [email protected], vards. Later this month, westbound or visit metro.net.

photo by Edwin Folven Work is occurring above and below ground in construction staging yards at Wilshire/La Brea. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 13 May 20, 2021

George Floyd. It will be on display at Los Angeles’ Central Library City receives painting of civil rights icon downtown. The Los Angeles City Council in “Family Reunion,” now in its achieve it, Ridley-Thomas said. “Because there was a John approved a motion on May 18 by second season, portray the diverse, “I thank Netflix for their honor- Lewis, there is the show ‘Family Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, multi-generational histories of able contribution to the Los Reunion.’ We try in every episode 10th District, allowing the Los Black lives. Much of the content Angeles Public Library. The oppor- to reflect Mr. Lewis’ legacy of Angeles Public Library to accept a was inspired by Lewis, who died on tunity to view his portrait in such a integrity, dignity, humor and of gift of a painting of the late U.S. July 17, 2020, after serving nearly sacred public space will be a course, love of family and Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) from 35 years in the U.S. House of notable reminder of his life and mankind,” DeLoatch said. Netflix. Representatives. work,” Ridley-Thomas said. “His “We are honored to be gifted with In the wake of civil unrest last As a student, revolutionary, civil life offers important lessons for this stunning painting of summer, Meg DeLoatch, creator rights icon and elder statesman, contemporary generations on how Congressman John Lewis, an icon and executive producer of the Lewis dedicated his life to racial to confront racial violence and of the Civil Rights Movement,” Los Netflix show “Family Reunion,” and social equity. For decades, he transform American democracy. To Angeles Central Library Director began sharing stories related to encouraged youth “to get into good honor his legacy, we must all con- Kren Malone added. “In addition to racial profiling. Many of the stories trouble,” and he modeled how to tinue to get in good trouble, neces- his extraordinary legacy to social sary trouble and redeem the soul of justice, Rep. Lewis was a tireless America.” advocate for libraries, recognizing In remembrance of the late con- their power to influence the com- Letters to the Editor gressman, the portrait of Lewis, munities they serve. Rep. Lewis against the backdrop of the Black even had a personal connection lions of years to form, while Lives Matter Plaza in Washington with the Los Angeles Public D.C., will also be featured in Library. His wife, Lillian Miles Future of fossil fuels known viable reserves are being photo courtesy of the 10th District council office depleted much faster than new upcoming “Family Reunion” Lewis, worked as a librarian at one sparks differing The painting of the late ones are generated. The day will episodes. The painting pays tribute of our branches in the early 1960s. Congressman John Lewis will be opinions come when there is no more – to one of Lewis’ last public appear- We are truly honored to accept this despite the price escalation. ances before his death, amid nation- gift.” displayed in the Central Library Re “WeHo looking to curb fos- wide protests over the death of For information, visit lapl.org. downtown. sil fuel gas stations,” May 13 George Epstein issue Detroit Street

Commendations to the West One hopes that Councilman Hollywood City Council in its John D’Amico, “who has driven Get vaccinated at Hollywood Pantages Theatre efforts to encourage the use of an electric car for six years and The Hollywood Pantages Theatre when performances resume. Second doses of the Pfizer vaccine renewable gas to replace fossil has been an advocate for zero- will serve as a pop-up vaccination Previously vaccinated individuals will be available on June 12, from fuels for automobiles. Zero emis- emission, including attending site on Saturday, May 22, from 11 may enter by showing a completed 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Those under age sion vehicles are the wave of the conferences around the globe,” a.m. to 6 p.m. vaccination card. The drawing for 18 must have a parent or guardian future – essential for the sake of travels to such events with a light Free COVID-19 vaccines will be tickets will be held the week of June present for consent. Vaccines are our environment. carbon footprint avoiding planes, available in the Grand Lobby. 14 and the winner will be notified. available regardless of insurance, Furthermore, although fossil trains and buses in favor of, per- Everyone who visits the pop-up Appointments are available but immigration status or residency. fuels are continually formed by haps, wind-driven sail boats? vaccination site (including those not necessary. Recipients can The Hollywood Pantages Theatre natural processes, they are gener- already vaccinated) can enter to win receive either the Pfizer (first and is located at 6233 Hollywood Blvd. ally considered as non-renewable Ty Geltmaker a pair of tickets to see “Hamilton” at second doses) or Johnson & For information, visit broadwayin- resources because they take mil- West Hollywood the Hollywood Pantages Theatre Johnson (single dose) vaccines. hollywood.com/vaxup.

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Blaine and Esther Vess young women who may want to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. To Sepulveda Blvd., (818)452-3540. 16 May 20, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News Nancy Silverton opens the Barish at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel Stepping inside the brand-new the executive chef who specializes restaurant the Barish at the in farm-to-table cuisine after work- Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, I ing for Auburn in Hollywood. immediately recognized the grand There are six cicchetti – snacks – on dame of Los Angeles’ culinary the menu, including a pizza-size By Jill Weinlein world, Nancy Silverton, standing at popover pancake topped with 24- the reception area next to a hostess. month prosciutto di Parma. I didn’t get a chance to interview We opted for the anchovy fettun- splash to the vegetable side dishes the James Beard Award-winning ta, because I was so curious how we ordered. chef and restaurateur, who noted this dish would be presented. A bowl of smoked beets with car- that she is a reader of the Beverly Arriving on a small plate was just a away, bronze fennel on top of pure Press, about her new venture, but I tin of anchovies bathing in oil and a white yogurt reminded of lunch I still had a great time enjoying my wedge of grilled country bread; it shared with Silverton years ago. As first indoor restaurant dining expe- didn’t look that appealing. I tore a we were enjoying a beet and goat rience since March 2020. piece from the rustic dark bread, cheese salad, she told me she does- Silverton, who is known for her pierced two filets with a small n’t like the way beets bleed onto work with the Mozza Restaurant accompanying fork, and spread a white goat cheese in a salad. Group and with Wolfgang Puck at little oil to seep into the porous “It reminds me of how a woman Spago, named the Barish restaurant bread. Closing my eyes, I took a wearing lipstick sometimes bleeds after her paternal grandmother’s bite. Wow! What a wonderful sur- on her lips and looks messy,” she family, who raised Angus cattle and prise to taste a pleasing smokiness, said. Hampshire sheep on a homestead instead of oily, salty and fishy fla- Silverton likes to roll her goat called the Barish Farm. The one- vor. cheese in pistachios or other nuts to page menu is inspired by summers Later, when Jerald Armstrong, keep the salad clean and to add tex- spent cooking over open fires at her the general manager and a veteran ture to the dish. At the Barish, she photo by Jill Weinlein rolls smooth roasted beets in car- villa in Italy. of Silverton’s Mozza Restaurant The stacked iceberg lettuce salad is enhanced with Trufflebert hazel- When I saw an iceberg wedge on Group, visited our table, I told him away seeds to prevent excess nuts. the menu, I remembered a story how much I enjoyed this dish. He “bleeding” in the white yogurt. Silverton told me a few years ago replied, “Nancy tried a lot of cans These seeds add a hint of texture about her wild herb garden at her of anchovies before discovering and a pleasing slightly spicy flavor. for Mozza Restaurant Group, and fondue. villa and how she makes a simple this one.” The roasted leeks in lardo were her bread pudding is fresh, rich and Leaving, I glanced to say good- and delicious salad dressing using There are five pasta dishes on the thin and slimy, not my favorite. decadent. She also manages all the bye to Silverton and noticed she only four ingredients: balsamic menu; however, our server John Maybe the grilled abalone mush- pastry offerings for the historic was standing at the open kitchen vinegar, shallots, extra virgin olive recommended we try one of the bis- rooms or creamed mustard greens lobby lounge, a must to visit before talking to her staff. I didn’t get the oil and salt. Curious if she used this teccas (steak in Italian) instead. would be a better choice. you leave. opportunity to congratulate her and dressing one this salad, I ordered it. Those who like to splurge can order Also on the menu are two fish The lobby lounge is warm and mention how her grandparents This salad is ideal to share, as there the 40-ounce porterhouse, which dishes, a $36 sea bream filet on cozy with a new fireplace and must be honored by the restaurant’s are two perfect spheres of crisp and was dry-aged for 40 days, for $150, black olives and a gremolata, and a serves as the social indoor hub at name and proud of her success. crunchy iceberg lettuce stacked and or a 20-ounce dry-aged New York $62 salmon in crosta wrapped in the hotel. Servers wear period uni- Since she gets the Beverly Press, topped with buttery tasting steak for $95. We opted for the $60 brioche pastry. The sea bream was forms while serving finger-food hopefully she will read this review. Trufflebert hazelnuts, maple-glazed Wagyu rib cap, which our server fresh and healthy tasting, but a little from the Barish kitchen, such as The Barish at the Hollywood bacon, tender cippolini onions and said is more like a filet mignon. It too salty for my liking. Next time, I house-made Kennebec potato chips Roosevelt will make a lasting pieces of gorgonzola cheese. The was tender, seasoned perfectly and might try the whole-roasted chick- with onion dip and smoked trout impression on those venturing out dressing is simple and enhances all delicious. They also have a bavette en, or the pork chop, lamb shoulder roe and Caesar salad of individually again to enjoy a fine dining experi- of the fabulous layers of flavors. cut – flank steak – for $38. chop or short ribs enhanced with dressed spears of chicories. The ence. Silverton once told me about her When you order a steak, you get green garlic, pine nuts and celery historic fountain still anchors the The restaurant will serve break- favorite hazelnuts grown on a choice of one sauce. We choose root. lobby, and the space formerly fast, lunch and dinner in the dining Trufflebert Farm in Eugene, the peppery cacio e pepe, however Be sure to order pastry chef known as Teddy’s will soon be room soon. Right now, it is open Oregon, so it was nice to see she a horseradish crème fraiche and Molly Mueller’s apple raisin bread transformed into Lorenzo’s, anoth- Wednesday through Sunday from 5 still is working with this farm. pickled mustard seed vinaigrette pudding with a generous scoop of er dining concept by Silverton. This to 10 p.m. To reserve a table, go to Day-to-day operations at the are offered too. The cacio e pepe vanilla bean gelato. This talented space is scheduled to open later and thehollywoodroosevelt.com. 7000 Barish are led by Armen Ayvazyan, was so delicious that we added a chef served as the pastry supervisor will serve wine, cheese, snacks and Hollywood Blvd., (323)856-1970. Luxury summer experiences await at the Beverly Hilton, Shutters on the Beach From sandy beaches to Rodeo Drive, the luxury hotels Shutters on the Beach and the Beverly Hilton provide perfect starting points to explore the Los Angeles area. Enjoy a rooftop dining experi- ence with spectacular views and indulgent spa treatments. The Beverly Hilton offers Mediterranean fare and 360-degree rooftop views at Sant’olina. The hotel’s new rooftop dining is led by culinary team chefs Michael Teich, photo by Karen Villalpando David Johns and Burt Bakman. 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Guests will be pampered erlyhilton.com and shuttersonthe- In addition to the master classes, their craft and the far-reaching Mediterranean platters, charcuterie with an organic wellness ritual beach.com. 10 artists had their work on display impact of art on their communities. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 17 May 20, 2021 Eleven flicks hope to bring summer spirit The latest guidance from the Espionage, a new villain, a legacy Centers for Disease Control and character and plenty of hand-to- Prevention – confusing as it is hand combat are sure to keep regarding implications at state levels Marvel Studio’s streak alive. – seems to cement the return of a pre-COVID tradition: blockbuster “Space Jam: A New Legacy” tent poles. Most of those grand and (July 16) ridiculous summer films chose should seems highly unlikely. LeBron James replaces Michael hibernation in lieu of a steaming Jordan in a long-awaited sequel to debut. “The Conjuring: The Devil the cult classic. But the return of The offerings are lighter than past Made Me Do It” (June 4) “Space Jam” also seems like one big years, and plenty are now opting for The first “Conjuring” is a master self-congratulation, as Warner Bros. variations like simultaneous stream- class in horror, well-paced and quite decides to include a host of cameos ing and theatrical releases. But their scary. The same cannot be said from its massive pop culture library. return, as Thanos would say, is about its direct sequel or other spin- King Kong, the Iron Giant, DC char- inevitable. Of all the summer films, offs. Only the devil knows if this acters and even some agents from 11 feel like a throwback to cinema one will scare this series back in “The Matrix” are set to appear. Who before isolation. They might just be line. knows, it might succeed where the kind of rides worth experiencing “Ready Player One” failed. on the biggest screen possible (if “F9” (June 25) that can be done safely). While other film studios kept “Snake Eyes: G.I. Joes Origins” photo courtesy of Universal Pictures pushing back and pushing back, (July 23) John Cena appears in “F9,” the ninth chapter in the “Fast and Furious” “A Quiet Place Part II” (May hoping businesses would re-open, G.I. Joe’s two previous attempts franchise. 28) Universal Pictures canceled much on the big screen haven’t fared well, The sequel to the previous John of its major film slate. The ninth so looking to hope for this one feels Krasinski-directed smash horror hit chapter in the “Fast and Furious” hollow. That said, an origin story constantly pumping out incredible board with a third “Guardians of the was one of the first casualties of franchise will finally arrive with about the property’s most elusive modest-budget projects. And per- Galaxy,” he spent the interim con- 2020’s major films. This one might John Cena as a villain and at least protagonist might just be a sleeper haps this one can finally bring an cocting a kinda sorta but not really not live up to its incredible, and two of the “Fast” fam momentarily hit, or a needed excuse to enjoy a Arthurian story to the big screen sequel to 2016’s abysmal “Suicide quite unexpected, predecessor, but it drifting into space ... yes, space. whole lotta samurai sword fights. that’s memorable. Several decades Squad.” With an R rating, carte will at least continue a glorious dive That’s the kind of bold, outlandish have passed since the last and prob- blanche to kill whoever he wants into a marvelous dystopian uni- ride that is no longer on hold. “Jungle Cruise” (July 30) ably only real winners in this fanta- and some promising marketing to verse. Another Disney adventure story sy subgenre. this point, this supervillain “Dirty “Black Widow” (July 9) based on a ride. This time, Dwayne Dozen” flick might help the summer “Cruella” (May 28) Marvel always dominates that Johnson and Emily Blunt take the “The Suicide Squad” (Aug. 6) movie season wind down just right. A prequel story about Cruella de first week of May. Frankly, no other lead. It certainly checks off the When Marvel’s overlord Disney Vil (starring Emma Stone here) studio dares compete against the charming leaves portion of a poten- decided to let director James Gunn “Candyman” (Aug. 27) from “One Hundred and One Earth’s mightiest heroes. But May tial blockbuster but may we never go following a series of unearthed A remake of a horror classic pro- Dalmatians” that rocks all degrees 2020 marked the first time in over a forget how south all those “Pirates tweets – ones the media conglomer- duced by Jordan Peele starring of “Joker” vibes – that’s certainly a decade a new entry did not grace the of the Caribbean” films went. ate certainly knew about but only “Watchmen’s” Yahya Abdul- mood. Based solely on the trailers, it big screen. And that trend continues, They’re quite the cautionary tale. concerned itself with following Mateen II – yes, yes and yes. Late promises a dramatic, colorful foray as Scarlett Johansson‘s first, and some bad press – from a decade ago, August is always hot, so this one into villainy. But the idea of Disney possibly only, feature in the fran- “The Green Knight” (July 30) Warner Bros. decided to take advan- seems like the best excuse to stay letting a film like this be what it chise moves to a July date. A24 is always the studio to watch, tage. While Gunn also is back on inside – and then run away in fear.

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SHARE benefit includes cooking demo with Nancy Silverton SHARE Inc. invites the public to attend the 68th annual Boomtown Gala, taking place virtually on Sunday, May 23, at 6:30 p.m. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s gala will be held online. It will feature a performance by four-time Grammy Award winner Seal, a live auction and virtual presentation by celebrity chef and Mozza Restaurant Group founder Nancy Silverton, who will partici- pate in a live, interactive cooking demonstration. Mixologist Charlotte Voisey will also teach guests to make a handcrafted Founded 1946 Boomtown cocktail. The annual gala benefits Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, CASA DIAMOND ANNNIVERRSARYY ISSUUE of Los Angeles, the Rape Foundation, Exceptional Children’s Foundation and Team Primetime. Tickets start at $50. For informa- SEPTEMBERR 30, 2021 tion, visit share4children.org. 18 May 20, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News Indian Film Festival runs until May 27 The female-led Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles continues through May 27. The 19th edition of the festival, which is held virtually and geo- blocked to California, started on May 20 and features more than 40 films, including three world, eight North American, five U.S. and 17 Los Angeles premieres, spanning 17 languages and including 16 female directors. Panels include discussions about gender inclusion and diversity. The festival is led by Executive photo by Laurie Sparham © 2021 Disney Enterprises Inc. Director Christina Marouda. photo courtesy of Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles Academy Award-winner Emma Stone plays Cruella de Vil in Disney's Special programs include live-action “Cruella,” which will show at the El Capitan Theatre starting “Childhood on Edge” curated by “Sthalpuran (Chronicle of Space)” by Akshay Indikar is the festival’s clos- May 28. Uma da Cunha, a panel featuring ing film. South Asian showrunners and a special screening of Prakash that premiered at Berlinale 2020 Indikar in a Q&A discussion, Deka’s “Fireflies,” followed by a and has captured the hearts of audi- putting together an exciting up and panel on transgender and non-bina- ences at festivals around the world coming independent filmmaker El Capitan hosts premiere ry representation in India and the for its breathtaking minimalist with one of the most celebrated diaspora. exploration of the inner life of its independent filmmakers of our IFFLA’s Closing film on May 27 protagonist, a young boy named generation. of Disney’s film, ‘Cruella’ will feature a screening of Dighu. Longtime IFFLA alum For the full schedule, to purchase Hollywood’s El Capitan lanyard. Tickets are $40 a person, “Sthalpuran (Chronicle of Space)” Anurag Kashyap (Sacred Games, passes and other information, visit Theatre is showing Disney’s regardless of age. by Akshay Indikar, a Marathi film Gangs of Wasseypur) will join indianfilmfestival.com. “Cruella” to the public starting The El Capitan Theatre has May 28, with guests able to enjoy taken enhanced health and safety a “Cruella”-themed photo oppor- measures for its guests and cast tunity and see costumes from the members. All guests must follow LAPL’s June events honor science-fiction author movie. posted instructions while visiting The Los Angeles Public Library, The showings will be preceded the theater. Information is avail- in partnership with the Huntington by a special Opening Night Fan able at elcapitantheatre.com/safe- Library, Art Museum and Botanical Event on May 27 at 7 p.m. The tyinformation. Garden, is celebrating American event will allow guests to be Tickets for the opening night science-fiction author Octavia E. among the first to see the movie, event and subsequent showings Butler during the month of June. with each ticket including are now on sale at elcapitantick- The first event, “‘Parable of the reserved seating, a “Cruella”- ets.com. All seats are reserved. Sower’ Book Club Chat,” is sched- themed reusable tote bag, red- The El Capitan is located at uled for June 5 at 4 p.m. and fea- and-white box of popcorn, 20- 6838 Hollywood Blvd. For infor- tures a discussion about Butler’s ounce bottled drink, Red Vines mation, visit novel. Other events include a virtu- and souvenir credential with a elcapitantheatre.com. al tour of the Octavia Lab, a digital media makerspace that has shifted to create medical grade face shields over the past two months, on June 18 at 4 p.m., and a discussion with journalist, essayist and author Lynne George about her new book “A Handful of Earth, A Handful of Sky: The World of Octavia E. Butler” on June 25 at 4 p.m. All events are open to teens and

adults and will be held via Zoom. photo by Ching-Ming Cheung/courtesy of LAPL Registration is required. For the full schedule and to register, visit Science-fiction author Octavia Butler will be celebrated by LAPL with six lapl.org/labs/celebration. events this month, starting on June 5.

photo courtesy of LAUL Star studded graduation looks to celebrate Black excellence Nickelodeon star Kel Mitchell, The grassroots-oriented Black “Blackish” star Marcus Scribner, high school graduation will cele- Grammy-nominated artist brate 2021 graduates and give Yolando “Yo Yo” Whitaker, them the opportunity to enjoy the “Superfly” actor Trevor Jackson traditional celebration of their and model Crystal Westbrooks achievements during the will join the Black College Expo COVID-19 pandemic. The 90- and the Los Angeles Urban minute ceremony recognizes the League to present “2021 Black variety of Black experience and High School Graduation: Rites of richness of Black talent. The Passage.” event will also celebrate students The virtual live graduation, for their accomplishments, aspi- billed as a “positive and uplifting rations and academic excellence. cultural celebration,” is open to Highlights of the virtual 2021 any students who register and Black High School Graduation will take place on Friday, June 4, will include celebrity perfor- at 4 p.m. Hundreds of thousands mances, spoken word presenta- of high school students from tions, scholarship presentations, around the country will have a student recognitions, keynote commencement ceremony akin speeches and a live Gen Z DJ to the inaugural celebration celebration party with famous which took place in 2020. deejays from around the coun- Registration is available at try. laul.org/2021blackhsgrad. For information, visit laul.org. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 19 May 20, 2021

LAUSD, Amazon team to BHHS has new bell schedule for 2021-22 The Beverly Hills Unified School District board sent a letter help high school graduates to families last week that presents The Los Angeles Unified dreams.” the new bell schedule for Beverly School District announced a part- “Economic wellness is essential Hills High School for the 2021-22 nership with Amazon to help for our talented students,” board school year. ensure that graduating seniors who member Mónica García said. “I The decision, made under board are facing serious financial hard- am thrilled and grateful to all who direction and with input from ship do not have to postpone or helped create this pathway for Beverly Hills High School princi- forgo a college education. self-sufficiency and learning to pal Mark Mead, meets criteria set Under this program, LAUSD propel the next generation of forth by the board that puts stu- students who graduate and enroll workers, entrepreneurs and pro- dent needs first and fulfills the full-time in community college fessionals. I invite all more of the desire for a block schedule, the will have the opportunity to secure private sector to step in and join board wrote in the letter. one of several hundred jobs with this effort.” The board said it will be imple- flexible hours that Amazon will “Trying to balance a job and a mented because the school has help make available to these stu- class load is a challenge,” said been using a block schedule for dents. This will allow students to Marie Lloyd, Amazon’s Southern over a year during the pandemic attend classes and still earn money California manager of external and it’s an opportune time to adopt to help support their families. The affairs. “This partnership with Los an official block schedule, the graphic courtesy of BHUSD initial cohort of students will be Angeles Unified will help ensure passing of California Bill 328 eligible to participate in the pro- hundreds of Los Angeles students necessitates an 8:30 a.m. start time The BHUSD board announced the new bell schedule for the 2021-22 gram immediately following their from the unprecedented class of for the 2022-23 school year and it school year. graduation in June 2021. 2021 have access to good-paying adhered to the District Strategic “This crisis is having the great- jobs that are flexible enough to Plan to “address the needs of the est impact on students from fami- support their higher education developing district culture.” al about unifying students and and stop times in almost all lies who are struggling to get by. ambitions and future career devel- It also addresses concerns staff. It provides twice as much cases,” the board added. We’ve seen it in job losses, opment.” brought up by the community over collaboration as our pre-COVID “This bell schedule does not increased food and housing inse- Amazon will also host resume- the years, including about testing schedule, which will help our only address the concerns men- curity and higher rates of illness building, professional develop- practices, lack of school spirit, teachers continue to find innova- tioned above, it takes a decisive and death due to COVID-19,” Los ment and practice job interview unhealthy start times, the previous tive ways to instruct in all class- step toward an organizational Angeles Unified Superintendent sessions for students. The compa- schedule making it hard to pursue rooms. Furthermore, we will change that will improve the over- Austin Beutner said. “We have ny will provide students with electives and the previous sched- inform all students that instruction all student experience: academi- also seen the impact this crisis is information about the types of ule lacking built-in time for inter- and support is available to all stu- cally, with higher-quality instruc- having in declining numbers of jobs that are available as well as vention and support. dents from 8:30 a.m. to 3:26 p.m. tional delivery while simultane- high school graduates who are provide advice on how to apply “This bell schedule is, first and This means that a four-year-col- ously promoting social-emotional attending two-year colleges. The for them. In addition to valuable foremost, centered around creat- lege bound student with seven wellness and overall health,” they portion of graduates from the work experience and the flexibili- ing structural changes that can classes arrives at the same time as continued. “We look forward to class of 2020 who attended two- ty necessary for students to contin- meet our school’s needs for more a student who is taking the mini- implementing this change to allow year colleges directly after gradu- ue their education, students may built-in student support, improve- mum graduation requirements. for an important and necessary ation decreased to 30% from 39% also be eligible for scholarships ment in school culture and unity Students and staff, including impact on our entire BHHS com- the prior year, or about 3,000 after their first year of employ- through consistent and equitable CSEA, IA’s, and OTBS will also munity.” fewer students. The greatest ment. staff hours,” the board said. be unified by this schedule, For information, visit declines occurred in low-income “A recent Los Angeles “This bell schedule is intention- removing the need to stagger start bhusd.org. communities, which have been Community College District stu- disproportionately impacted by dent survey showed that 45% of COVID-19. Many students told our employed students lost their us they couldn’t afford to continue jobs during the pandemic,” their studies because they needed LACCD Chancellor Francisco C. to work to help support their fam- Rodriguez said. “We applaud and ily. embrace Los Angeles Unified and “We reached out to Amazon to Amazon’s partnership to help our help provide the missing piece,” students gain relevant work expe- Beutner added. “Los Angeles rience while they study. Unified will help the students “This great opportunity perfect- graduate high school, our commu- ly complements our cohorts of LA nity college system will provide College Promise Program stu- them with tuition-free enrollment dents,” Rodriguez continued. and now Amazon is helping with “Our program provides all full- the third leg of the stool – a good time, entering students with two paying job with flexible hours to years of tuition-free education, a allow students to continue their laptop, priority enrollment and education. This partnership with counseling to help promise stu- Amazon is just a start. I hope dents complete their AA degree or many other employers in the transfer to a university.” region join us in this effort to Students interested in learning make sure every student has the more about the program can visit opportunity to pursue their amazon.com/lastudenthourlyjobs. LAUSD board calls for cleaning standards for public schools The Los Angeles Unified state to provide the necessary School District Board of funding for school cleanliness at Education approved the “Clean, the appropriate levels,” Gonez Safe, and Sanitary Schools for said. “We’re calling on the state to All” resolution on May 18, calling establish high cleaning standards for the state to set and fund clean- for our schools and provide school liness standards for all public districts with the funding to meet schools. those standards.” The resolution, authored by “L.A. Unified has gone above board President Kelly Gonez and and beyond to put new health and co-sponsored by board members safety protocols in place as we Mónica García and Jackie navigate this unprecedented Goldberg, affirms support for moment,” board member Nick ensuring safe, sanitary classrooms Melvoin added. “None of this and school sites. The state sets would be possible without the comparable standards for appro- hard-working employees on the priate lighting, air quality and ground every day – and we will noise levels in schools. continue to advocate for the “Nothing has emphasized the resources necessary to keep our need for cleanliness more than the campuses clean and our school COVID-19 pandemic, but it communities safe.” shouldn’t take a pandemic for the For information, visit lausd.net. 20 May 20, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News LAFC expands vaccinated-only sections The Los Angeles Football Club announced that the club will host the majority of fans and supporters in vaccinated-only zones and sec- tions at Banc of California Stadium for the team’s upcoming matches on May 22 vs. Colorado and May 29 vs. New York City FC. Over 50% of the stadium will be dedicated to vaccinated-only zones and sections, where fans can cheer shoulder-to-shoulder and not require social distancing in seats or in the concourses, although face masks are still required per public photo courtesy of KCRW health guidelines. Performers during the 2021 KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood With L.A. County now moving Bowl include James Blake, Ziggy Marley and Earl Sweatshirt. into the Yellow Tier of the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy due to lower COVID-19 positivity rates and increased vaccinations, photo courtesy of LAFC expanding vaccinated-only sections Over 50% of Banc of California Stadium will be dedicated to vaccinated- World Festival releases four within the North End and vaccinat- only zones and sections during games on May 22 and 29. ed-only zones on the East Side and South End of the stadium allows for concert lineup for 2021 more members and guests to attend Banc of California Stadium is lim- Testing Solutions for fast, pre-regis- The Los Angeles Philharmonic featuring live recorded sets from upcoming matches. ited to 67%. tered vaccine verification and easy Association and KCRW will con- Kraftwerk, Yellow Magic “We have heard from our mem- Fans sitting in vaccinated-only entry into the stadium. LAFC has tinue their longtime partnership Orchestra, Femi Kuti, Janelle bers and supporters loud and clear,” zones are required to show vaccine also partnered with LAVA’s with the 2021 KCRW’s World Monae, Robyn, Blondi, St. LAFC Co-President and CBO verification, including any photo Realtime Membership Platform to Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. Vincent, Blood Orange, Cibo Larry Freedman said. “Our fans identification and proof of vaccina- issue digital NFC passes, or vaccine The four shows during this Matto, Rodrigo y Gabriela, want to get back to the Banc, and tion through an official vaccination credential, that provide fast, con- Hollywood Bowl season feature Devotchka, Little Dragon, Jimmy we want to quickly and safely card, digital record of an official tactless game-day access. an eclectic lineup of artists, Cliff, Flying Lotus, Santigold, deliver that experience to as many vaccination card or other documen- For more details on the vaccine including Kamasi Washington Sigur Rós, Toro y Moi and of them as possible. By expanding tation from a health care provider. verification process visit and Earl Sweatshirt (July 18), Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith. vaccinated-only areas of the stadi- Children ages 2 to 15 years old lafc.com/stadium/safety. hosted by KCRW Program Following the health guidelines um, we are able to provide the will be required to show proof of a Fans who are not fully vaccinated Director of Music Anne Litt; set forth by Los Angeles County, increased access that we know our negative COVID-19 test from a will have the option of sitting in Reggae Night with Ziggy Marley the Hollywood Bowl will be a fans are looking for, in accordance PCR test taken not more than three socially distanced sections separat- and Wailing Souls (Aug. 1), host- majority vaccinated venue begin- with the current state and L.A. days before the match or an antigen ed from the vaccinated-only zones, ed by KCRW DJ Travis ning July 1, with two sections County guidelines.” test taken not more than one day subject to availability. Holcombe; Brittany Howard, reserved for non-vaccinated con- Under the current Yellow Tier before the match. For information on purchasing Jamila Woods and Georgia Anne certgoers with proof of a negative designation, the overall capacity at LAFC has partnered with Total tickets, visit lafc.com/tickets. Muldrow (Sept. 18), hosted by COVID-19 test within 72 hours KCRW’s co-host of “Morning prior to attendance. Mask wearing Becomes Eclectic” Novena will be required for all attendees. Music Center celebrates National Tap Dance Day Carmel; and James Blake with the The Hollywood Bowl will contin- Hollywood Bowl Orchestra con- ue to receive public health guide- The Music Center will transform ducted by Thomas Wilkins (Sept. lines from Los Angeles County Jerry Moss Plaza into the “Super 25), hosted by KCRW’s co-host and policies may evolve over the Villainz Tap Dance Park” later this of “Morning Becomes Eclectic” summer. month, providing a week-long cele- Anthony Valadez. The four-con- Tickets are available online at bration surrounding National Tap cert series, abbreviated for the hollywoodbowl.com or via phone Dance Day on May 25 and honor- 2021 season, will return to six at (323)850-2000. “Create Your ing the ultimate unity between concerts in 2022. Own” three-concert packages will music and motion. Following the cancellation of be available starting May 25, The public is invited to create the 2020 Bowl season due to while single-ticket sales begin on their own personal beat with their COVID-19, the LA Phil and June 1. Subscriptions for current feet in a safe manner with specially KCRW collaborated to present subscribers are on sale now. designated areas to ensure social highlights of past KCRW’s World The Hollywood Bowl is located distancing. Guests will experience Festivals at the Hollywood Bowl at 2301 N. Highland Ave. For tap dancing outdoors on up to 35 through an exclusive series of information, visit hollywood- tap boards with five different types archival concerts broadcast on-air bowl.com. – from specially constructed wood- en sandboxes sprinkled with sand to newly developed prototype photo by Tim Street-Porter/courtesy of TMC boards that use technology to Jerry Moss Plaza will be transformed into the “Super Villainz Tap Dance amplify tap sounds – creating a new Park” from May 24-30. and unique dance playground for the public to enjoy. from tap dance legends such as the masks are required. No outside Additionally, the Music Center Hines Brothers. Tap guides, food will be permitted; participants will show an installation of tap sourced by local tap schools, will be may bring their own water bottle. dance-related films curated by “The on hand to help deepen the tap park The Jerry Moss Plaza at The Super Villainz” on the plaza’s two experience for participants. Music Center is located at 135 N. giant LED screens, including Attendance is free, but advance Grand Ave. For information, hours “Stormy Weather” and “Been Rich reservations are required for a 30- of operation and advance reserva- All My Life,” as well as archival minute experience Monday, May tions, visit musiccenter.org/tapdan- clips from the golden age of 24, to Sunday, May 30. No experi- cepark. Hollywood and tap performances ence or tap shoes necessary; face photo courtesy of Chrysalis Enjoy summer picnic, fireside dinner at Schindler House Grammy Award-winning musician Marc Cohn. Support the MAK Center of Art and Architecture dur- $1.15M raised to support homeless ing its 99 Days benefit series from Saturday, May 22, through Saturday, Aug. 28, in celebration of the 99th Chrysalis, a Southern California-based nonprofit dedicated to helping anniversary of the R.M. Schindler house in West homeless and low-income individuals get jobs, raised $1.15 million dur- Hollywood. ing its virtual fundraising event last week, more than double what was The 99 Days Benefit allows one household at a time raised during the inaugural event in 2020. to experience summer at the Schindler house with pri- The star-studded “Chrysalis Night In” sold more than 1,400 tickets, vate picnics, fireside dinners and curated cocktails. with funds helping support the nonprofit’s support services. The event Enjoy a romantic date night or family outing and private featured stories from Chrysalis clients and appearances from Dave viewing of the exhibition “Autonomous Design,” featur- Bautista, Eric Dane, Katheryn Winnick, Kit Harington, LL Cool J, ing seven Danish designers. Reservations are required. Macy Gray, Nick Jonas, Robert De Niro and Zendaya, among others. Proceeds A picnic for four is $500, a picnic for eight is Luke Evans performed a cover of the classic song, “Bridge Over $1,000 and a private dinner for eight is $5,000. Troubled Water,” and Marc Cohn performed his hit song, “Walking in The Schindler House is located at 833 N Kings Rd. For Memphis,” during the pre-event show. Gray also performed. For information, visit changelives.org. information, visit mak.center/99days. photo courtesy of the MAK Center of Art and Architecture Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 21 May 20, 2021

An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect assaulted a petty theft in the 400 block of N. theft in the 6200 block of victim near the corner of First and Western at 3:59 a.m. Hollywood at 4 p.m. Sycamore at 2:30 p.m. P OLICE BLOTTER At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2:55 p.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim in the 7100 block stole a vehicle parked in the 1700 committed a burglary near the cor- of Santa Monica. block of N. Wilton. ner of Barton and Western. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a May 9 and May 15. The information was compiled from vehicle parked in the 6300 block of petty theft in the 900 block of N. vehicle parked near the corner of crimemapping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Lindenhurst at 11 a.m. San Vicente at 6 p.m. Gardner and Third at 3:10 p.m. Los Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855- At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 4:04 p.m., an unknown suspect 8850, and the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. burglarized a vehicle parked near committed a burglary in the 7000 stole a vehicle parked near the the corner of Gower and Afton. block of Sunset. corner of Beverly and Detroit.

near the corner of Civic Center Beverly Hills Police An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a and Foothill. cle parked in the 3900 block of burglary in the 1000 block of S. La petty theft in the 7000 bock of Department Ingraham at 5 p.m. Brea at 9:30 p.m. Hollywood at 4:45 p.m.

West Hollywood May 9 At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a Sheriff’s Station committed a burglary in the 900 burglarized a vehicle parked in the vehicle parked near the corner of At 2:31 a.m., a vandalism incident block of San Vicente. 100 block of S. Hayworth. Fairfax and Clinton at 5 p.m. was reported in the 200 block of May 9 Rexford. An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- victim near the corner of Selma vehicle parked near the corner of At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a tim in the 7100 block of Santa and Vine at 6:45 p.m. Another Formosa and Sunset at 10 p.m. committed a burglary in the 8200 burglary in the 200 block of Almont Monica at 10 a.m. assault was reported at the same block of Hillside. at 6 p.m. location at 8 p.m. At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked in the 7000 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 6:35 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 900 At 11:45 p.m., an unknown sus- block of Fountain. cle parked near the corner of Van assaulted a victim in the 100 block block of N. San Vicente. pect robbed a victim near the cor- Ness and Lemon Grove at 6 p.m. of N. Crescent. ner of La Cienega and Blackburn. An unknown suspect assaulted a May 10 victim near the corner of At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- May 10 Hollywood and Vine at 11:10 p.m. stole a vehicle parked near the cle parked in the 200 block of S. At 3:36 p.m., an unknown suspect corner of Sunset and Fairfax. Robertson at 7:34 p.m. assaulted a victim in the 8600 At 3:10 a.m., an unknown suspect May 12

block of Santa Monica. assaulted a victim near the corner May 14 At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect of La Brea and Lexington. At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- committed a petty theft in the 9500 pect robbed a victim near the cor- An unknown suspect committed a block of Olympic. May 11 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- ner of Melrose and Alta Vista. burglary in the 1200 block of

At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect tim in the 700 block of N. Crescent Mansfield at 1 a.m. May 10 burglarized a vehicle parked in the Heights at 7:20 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a 600 block of N. La Cienega. burglary in the 100 block of S. At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect At midnight, an unknown suspect At 9:10 a.m., an unknown suspect Aden at 9:10 a.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a petty theft in the 100 committed a petty theft in the 6800 1700 block of Argyle. block of N. Swall. At approximately May 12 At 9:15 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Franklin. the same time, another petty theft robbed a victim near the corner of At noon, an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- was reported in the 100 block of N. Yucca and Highland. committed a petty theft in the 600 An unknown suspect committed a cle parked in the 400 block of Clark. block of N. Westmount. grand theft in the 5400 block of Hauser at 10:50 a.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Hollywood at 10:30 a.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a cle parked in the 300 block of S. A suspect assaulted a victim dur- At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 100 block of At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect San Vicente at 10:18 a.m. stole a vehicle parked in the 100 S. Bedford at 3:05 a.m. ing a domestic violence incident in the 900 block of Palm at 7:55 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 5600 block of N. Fairfax. block of Melrose. At 1:33 p.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim in the 7000 block May 11 At 8:45 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect burglarized a of Sunset. cle parked in the 100 block of N. committed a petty theft near the At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect corner of San Vicente and Santa vehicle parked in the 7700 block of La Cienega at 6 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the Beverly at 11:15 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a Monica. burglary in the 1000 block of S. 100 block of N. Crescent. At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect Stanley at 4 p.m. assaulted a victim near the corner An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect assaulted a burglary in the 8700 block of assaulted a victim near the corner of Carolos and Gower. victim in the 9400 block of Olympic of Wilton and Maplewood. At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Rosewood at 9 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the at 4:29 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a 7500 block of Romaine. victim in the 7700 block of Sunset May 13 grand theft in the 400 block of N. May 12 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- at 8:10 p.m. Fairfax at 5 p.m. At 4:14 a.m., an unknown suspect cle parked in the in the 1200 block At 9:20 a.m., an unknown suspect At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 7100 At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect of N. Kenmore at 6:30 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 300 block of Santa Monica. burglarized a vehicle parked near block of N. Canon. stole a vehicle parked in the 6200 the corner of Gardner and Third. block of Hollywood. At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a committed a petty theft in the 5100 May 13 victim in the 7100 block of Santa A suspect assaulted a victim dur- block of Sunset. May 15 Monica at 9:54 a.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a ing a domestic violence incident in the 3900 block of Wilshire at 11 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 8600 block of At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect cle parked in the 6000 block of vehicle parked in the 500 block of Wilshire at 7:50 a.m. p.m. assaulted a victim in the 1300 Sunset at 6:35 p.m. S. Manhattan at 4:50 a.m. block of N. Havenhurst. At 11:30 a.m., a vandalism inci- At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- pect stole a vehicle parked in the At 6:45 p.m., an unknown suspect At 9:15 a.m., an unknown suspect dent was reported in the 300 block An unknown suspect assaulted a burglarized a vehicle parked near committed a petty theft in the 3700 of Elm. 1400 block of Tamarind. victim near the corner of Clinton the corner of Rosewood and block of Wilshire. and Kings at 9:52 p.m. Fairfax. An unknown suspect committed a May 11 An unknown suspect burglarized a petty theft in the 400 block of An unknown suspect assaulted a May 14 At 5:35 a.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 8400 block of Robertson at noon. victim in the 8100 block of Sunset committed a burglary in the 400 Beverly at 9:21 p.m. at 9:15 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect block of S. Willaman. At 1:32 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 8300 At 4:45 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 9400 At 10:15 p.m., an unknown sus- block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 6300 block of Olympic. pect committed a burglary in the burglary in the 300 block of S. block of Third. 5200 block of Sunset. Burnside at 8:30 a.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a Los Angeles Police An unknown suspect stole a vehi- vehicle parked near the corner of At 10:35 a.m., an unknown sus- May 13 cle parked in the 6100 block of Charleville and Durant at 4:10 Department Blackburn at 5 p.m. pect robbed a victim in the 5600 p.m. At 2:10 a.m., an unknown suspect May 9 block of Sunset. robbed a victim in the 600 block of At 5:20 p.m., an unknown suspect

May 14 An unknown suspect committed a N. Sycamore. stole a vehicle parked in the in the An unknown suspect assaulted a burglary in the 300 block of S. 3900 block of Ingraham. victim near the corner of Selma At 4:59 p.m., an unknown suspect Burnside at 8:30 a.m. An assault was reported in the committed a petty theft in the 9500 and Schrader at 1:30 a.m. 5600 block of Virginia at 6 a.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a block of Brighton Way. At 1:40 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 600 block of At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 7300 At 9:54 a.m., an unknown suspect S. La Brea at 5:30 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a committed a grand theft in the block of Hollywood. assaulted a victim in the 7100 vehicle parked near the corner of 1400 block of N. Fairfax. block of Santa Monica. At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect Charleville and Beverly at 7:57 An unknown suspect burglarized a committed a burglary in the 300 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a vehicle parked in the 500 block of An unknown suspect committed a block of S. Mansfield. Another bur- victim near the corner of Melrose N. Van Ness at 3:30 p.m. burglary in the 5400 block of glary was reported in the same are May 15 and Fairfax at 3:25 a.m. Clinton at 1 p.m. at 8:35 p.m. At 3:45 p.m., a suspect assaulted At 1:45 p.m., a suspect was arrest- At 3:30 a.m., an unknown suspect a victim during a domestic vio- At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a ed on suspicion of driving under committed a petty theft in the 300 lence incident in the 1100 block of committed a petty theft in the 500 grand theft in the 5400 block of the influence of alcohol or drugs block of S. La Brea. N. Hudson. block of S. Western. Hollywood at 11 p.m. 22 May 20, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News Classified Advertising email:[email protected] BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY COMPUTER HARDWARE NEWSPAPERS UPHOLSTERY WEBSITE DESIGN Looking for an experienced office assis- ALAKAZAM tant to join our team! The Beverly Press UPHOLSTERY & DRAPERY TThehe and Park Labrea News are well-estab- lished weekly newspapers covering Affordable DiscDisc hard news for Beverly Hills, West DDococ SCREENS • DOORS Prices Hollywood, the Miracle Mile and Computer Problems? HARDWARE Beverly Grove areas of Los Angeles. Commercial & Residential I CAN HELP! SALES & INSTALLATIONS Administrative assistant duties include Every Style: letters, emails, filing, light bookkeeping, • Troubleshooting Sofas, Chairs, Slipcovers mackeycreativelab.com • Lessons 7769 SANTA MONICA BL. mailing lists/mail merge. General assis- Replace Feather Proof Lining tant to the publishers. Compensation [email protected] • Purchase Consultation WEST HOLLYWOOD Broad Selection of Fabrics, negotiable. Email resume to Draperies & Roman Shades • Phone Support (323)248-0840 [email protected] HIGHEST QUALITY Joel Rothman WORKMANSHIP www.tashmans.com Call Rosie for FREE Estimate 323.240.5112 Since 1961 310-491-8409 [email protected] Family Owned & Operated West Hollywood DOG WALKER

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BEVERLLYYPRESS.COM be displayed on the museum’s Guests who would like to view INSINSIDE • BH OKs Slow Streets pg. 3 Sunny, with • Fatal police highhs in the chasse ends in second floor alongside the origi- the Tesla Roadster prototype and 60s and 70s Fairfax pg. 4 nal 2006 Tesla Roadster proto- visit the museum must purchase VVoolume 31 No. 9 Serving the Beverly Hills, WWeest Hollywood, Hancock Park and WWiilshire Communities March 4, 2021 TTwwo Georgia men charged BHUSD elementary students to in Melrroose arreea murder type. tickets in advance on the Petersen n Robbery cited as possible motive begin in-person classes next week BY EDWIN FFOOLVEN were identified as Robert Aikens, n District, union sign 22, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, Police have arrested two men for and Shidreyius McClinton, 20, a off on plan allegedly murdering a male victim resident of Atlanta. The body of the “The addition of the Tesla Automotive Museum website. on Feb. 26 in a residential neighbor- victim, Nazeer Ejua Defares, 24, of BY CAMERON KISZLA hood south of the Melrose Avenue Decatur, Georgia, was found by cit- shopping district. izens at approximately 6:40 p.m. WWiith the Beverly Hills Unified Police said they linked the two near the corner of Gardner Street School District planning to suspects, who allegedly knew the and Rosewood AAvvenue. Capt. resume in-person elementary victim, to the crime through undis- Shannon Paulson, of the LAPD’s school classes next week, the dis- Roadster prototype is an astonish- Health and safety guidelines are closed evidence and worked with WWiilshire Division, attended a virtual trict and the Beverly Hills the FBI’s Fugitive TTaaassk Force to Education Association, the teach- locate and arrest them. The suspects See Crimes page 26 ers union, finalized their agree- ment on a return to in-person classes. The district had planned to ing reminder of how far Tesla has being followed: face coverings are return students in transitional kindergarten through second grade on March 4 and students in third through fifth grade on March 8. Last month, however, the photo by Justin Sayers BHUSD elementary school students, including those at Hawthorne BHEA filed an unfair practice come as an electric vehicle power- required (single-use face masks charge with the Public Elementary School, will return to in-person classes soon. Employment Relations Board. The legal action points out that in were below 10,” BHEA were below 10 – would help keep December, the union and district Certificated President Alana students and staff safe,” Castanon “agreed that grades TK-2 would Castanon said in an email. added. not move to in-person instruction “The parties also negotiated As of Feb. 24 –
the date the house,” Petersen Executive will be provided to those who do photo courtesy of Peter Nichols until Los Angeles County protective procedures that – Arrests have been made in an alleged murder and robbery last week. COVID-19 adjusted case rates assuming the adjusted case rates See Schools page 25 Director Terry L. Karges said. not have one); social distancing Bottini, women’s and LGBT advocate, dies at 94 n WeHo leaders pay Sunset Strip restaurant tribute to prominent former resident sues WeHo,,y L.A. County n Health department restaurant to close. “Guests will be able to see and guidelines of at least 6 feet will be BY JUUSSTIN SAYERS The refurbished Classic Cat forced cloosure restaurant now might be closed Ivy Bottini, a longtime WWeeesst BY JJUUSSTTIINN SAYERRSS for good after city and county Hollywood resident and artist who inspectors issued a citation to the spent more than five decades fight- The ownerrs of a Sunset Strip restaurant last month, ordering compare the new Roadster to the enforced with designated entrance ing for lesbian and women’s rights, restaurant aree suing the city of the restaurant to shut its doors by died on Feb. 25. She was 94. WWeesst Hollywwood and the Los March 5, according to co-owner Her death was announced by Angeles Deppartment of Public Donn Berdahl. members of the WWeesst Hollywood Health, alleeging the entities The restaurant was originally City Council, including Mayor incorrectly laabeled their outdoor Lindsey Horvath, who ordered the patio as inddoor, forcing the See Restaurant page 25 original and experience the and exit signs; hand sanitizing sta- city’s flags to be flown at half-staffff starting on Monday, March 1 – also

the first day of WWoomen’’ss History photo by Jon Viscott/courtesy of the city of West Hollywood Month. Ivy Bottini, one of the founders of the National Organization for Women “Luckily, Ivy called [WWeest in New York City, died at 94. Hollywood] home for decades,” decade-long progression of the tions are available on each floor; Horvath wrote on TTwwitter. “WWee are grateful for her imprint on our city City and discovered a passion for years, despite knowing early on in and the fight for full equality for graphic design and artistry while her life that she was attracted to women and LGBTQIA community. attending the Pratt Institute School women. I’m incredibly lucky to have had a of Art. She worked as a graphic “The week before our wedding, I personal relationship [with] an icon designer and illustrator, including suddenly couldn’t swallow. It was brand.” and the museum has increased the who blazed trails for generations to 16 years for Newsday, a position like somebody had me by throat,” come. Her artwork hangs in my she held until her move to Bottini said in an interview with the home, her voice shows up in my California in the early 1970s. Lavender Effffect, an organization thoughts, her spirit will always be She married her husband, that advances the future of in my heart. … May she rest in Edward Bottini, in 1952. They had LGTBQ+ heritage and culture, photo courtesy of Classic Cat power.” two daughters, Laura and Lisa. She The owners of the Classic Cat restaurant claim the retractable roof The production vehicle will frequency of routine cleaning. Bottini was born in New York stayed with her husband for 16 See Advocate page 26 makes the dining area an outdoor patio. boast record-setting acceleration, The museum is located at 6060 range and performance, according Wilshire Blvd. For information, to Tesla. The company claims that visit petersen.org/tesla. 24 May 20, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News WeHo opens artists grant Seven chosen for Echo’s Playwrights Lab West Hollywood has opened an onsite, outdoors in the city, with the Los Angeles-based Echo Theater additional grant application oppor- caveat that scheduling will depend Company, dedicated to creating tunity for artist performers and on revised health and safety guide- new work for the theater, has entertainers who are residents. lines to ensure COVID-19 safety. announced the names of seven The WeHo Artist Performance Proposals must have a perfor- playwrights who will participate in Grants will provide support for mance component, which could the company’s 2021 Playwrights artists and offer opportunities for include music, dance, drag perfor- Lab. them to share their talents with the mances, fashion and costume Facilitated by co-directors Brian community. design, body painting, circus arts, Otaño and Hannah Wolf, play- The city, through its Arts comedic arts, live painting, chalk art wrights Amanda L. Andrei, June Division, is seeking entertainers, and dramatic arts such as spoken Carryl, Ricardo Perez Gonzalez, artists and performers who live in word. Submissions may be made Hannah Kenah, Daria Miyeko West Hollywood to perform on for solo or group presentations. Marinelli, Liza Powel O’Brien and weekends from July 17 through The city will award seven $5,000 LaDarrion Williams will work Sept. 1. Artistic presentations WeHo Artist Performance Grants. together to develop new material should be engaging, experimental, Only artists residing in West that will be presented in LABFest, edgy and boundary-pushing, while Hollywood are eligible. The dead- the LAB’s festival of public read- helping the public enjoy the pedes- line for submission is 3 p.m. on ings, at the end of the year. trian-friendly culture of West June 2. To apply, and for informa- Andrei has roots in the Hollywood. Performers should craft tion on other West Hollywood grant Philippines and Romania, hails their presentations to take place opportunities, visit weho.org. from Virginia and Washington, D.C. and currently resides in Los Angeles. Her plays include “Black Sky” and “Lena Passes By.” Carryl grew up in Montbello in Grants available for new plays northeast Denver and studied polit- The Los Angeles New Play School of Theater, Film and ical science as an undergraduate Project will host two information Television, and the UCLA before transitioning to the English sessions on Zoom to answer Foundation, and is funded by an literature master’s program at questions from prospective appli- anonymous benefactor. Brown University. Her plays cants on Saturday, May 2, at 2 “We are launching this funding include “Consortium.” p.m. and Thursday, May 27, at 6 support at a time when theaters, Gonzalez splits his writing time p.m. large and small, remain closed,” between his stoop garden in New The Los Angeles New Play Holt said. “However, we are pas- York City and his window garden Project is a grant program offering sionately invested in the fact that in L.A. Writing credits include the up to $20,000 each to producers live theater will not just come drag ball musical “Neon Baby.” and writers who team up to create back, but will come roaring back Kenah is a playwright, per- original theatrical works at small- and flourish as we process what former, director and devised theater er venues in Los Angeles. The we’ve been missing – shared artist. Her full-length plays include program encourages exciting, experiences, physical proximity “Everything is Established.” high-quality original work and is and stories that shape our lives. Marinell is a Japanese-Italian intended to attract excellence in We will accept original writing playwright who writes about nearly playwriting. Through a peer panel submissions this spring, and plan impossible long-cons, outcasts and underdogs trying to honor the wild- review process, LANPP will sup- to announce the first writing photo courtesy of Echo Theater Company ness of their hearts, and the things port specific works. awards in fall of 2021.” The honorees will develop material that will be presented in LABFest, the we take for fact that are really just The Los Angeles New Play To receive a link to one of the LAB’s festival of public readings at the end of the year. Project grant was conceived by sessions, email cultural mythology. producers Paula Holt and Nathan [email protected]. For informa- O’Brien is a playwright whose Birnbaum. It is administered in tion, visit lanpp.org/grant-guide- work has been seen and developed Rose,” a Hurricane Katrina drama, Weekly and Stage Raw awards, and partnership with the UCLA lines-and-application. at the Geffen Playhouse, Blank won first place at the Alabama State is frequently cited on end-of-the- Theatre, Unscreened LA, Naked Thespian Conference. year “Best of Lists” including by the Angels LA, Ojai Playwrights Founded in 1997, the Echo Los Angeles Times, LA Observed Conference, Hedgebrook and the Theater Company has gained a rep- and KCRW, among others. Lark. utation for producing and develop- For information about the Echo Williams is a Los Angeles based- ing exciting new work. The Echo Theater Company and the playwright, filmmaker and screen- has won countless Los Angeles Playwrights Lab, visit echoteater- writer. His first play, “Concrete Drama Critics Circle, Ovation, L.A. company.com. 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Open 7 days Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 25 May 20, 2021 LA Pride announces in-person events Christopher Street West Association, the nonprofit organi- zation that produces the annual LA Pride celebration, has announced two new, larger capac- ity and outdoor in-person events expanding June’s monthlong Thrive with Pride celebration. These are in addition to the Thrive with Pride livestreamed TikTok concert with Charli XCX, the ABC7 televised special and the month-long Pride Makes a Difference philanthropic volun- teer/donate activation. photo by Katherine Pakradouni “It was always our intention to Barnsdall Art Park contains 333 olive trees. offer our community opportunities to safely celebrate Pride together in accordance with safety guide- lines by both the CDC and Los photo courtesy of the L.A. Dodgers Barnsdall Park’s historic Angeles County,” said Sharon- LA Pride will host an in-person event at Dodger Stadium on June 11. Franklin Brown, CSW board pres- ident. “It’s been two years since olive grove to be restored we all came together to celebrate want to do everything we can to capacity, outdoor entertainment in person. We know our communi- create these moments. This is why for all ages of our community. The city of Los Angeles, atures and educate the public ty wants to be together and we we’re providing other larger We’re working closely with city Barnsdall Art Park Foundation and about climate change. The officials and local organizations to Los Angeles Parks Foundation are Barnsdall Olive Grove Initiative make sure these programs provide excited to announce a community will improve the air quality of the adequate safety and accessibility initiative to restore and sustain the East Hollywood community and as well as reflect the resilience of historic olive grove of Barnsdall support the city of Los Angeles’s Vets and pets, a healing connection all our people.” Art Park in East Hollywood. The goal to plant 90,000 new trees as A program of Pets Are Many veterans will forgo their Each event will have its own sep- world-renowned 11.5-acre park part of L.A.’s Green New Deal. Wonderful Support/Los Angeles – own basic needs in order to pro- arate ticketed capacity restrictions, and cultural destination includes “Barnsdall Art Park is a unique or PAWS/LA – assists veterans in vide for their companion animal. COVID-19 safety protocol and Hollyhock House, created by and priceless gem in the city of need by providing veterinary care In addition to the expense of their guest regulations. Frank Lloyd Wright for Aline Los Angeles, and this Olive and supportive services for their own medical treatments, they are The Los Angeles Dodgers have Barnsdall, which is Los Angeles’ Grove Initiative is yet another companion and service animals. faced with increasing costs for the partnered with LA Pride to host only UNESCO World Heritage reminder as to why,” said City The program, Petstrong, ser- care of their pets. In order to pro- LGBTQ+ night at Dodger Site. Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, vices veterans who were honor- vide for their cherished compan- Stadium on Friday, June 11. An The Barnsdall Art Park 13th District. “Preserving the ably discharged from U.S. mili- ions, particularly in emergency sit- LGBTQ+ artist will kickstart fes- Foundation has contributed existing trees and propagating tary service, have a monthly uations, many willingly sacrifice tivities with a rendition of the $25,000 to the Adopt-a-Park pro- new, healthy olive trees into the income of $2,000 or less (200% their own medicine, food and national anthem, and after the gram run by the Los Angeles campus’s landscape is an essen- of federal poverty levels) and are other essential needs. main event, vaccinated fans will Parks Foundation. Those funds tial step in preserving this histor- residents of Los Angeles County. Petstrong aims to alleviate this be welcomed onto the field to are being used to pay for the hor- ically significant grove that is an As of 2017, the Los Angeles challenge so that no veteran will watch a fireworks show. ticultural survey and analysis of essential contributor to this cul- County veteran population is esti- ever need to sacrifice their own Additional surprises will be Barnsdall Art Park’s olive grove, tural resource we all cherish, mated at 265,000. Of these veter- health and well-being. Free-of- announced soon. A special event the necessary care of the site’s Barnsdall Art Park, and ans, approximately 61,000 are charge services include veteri- ticket package is available to fully 333 existing olive trees for one UNESCO contributor, living at, or below, federal pover- nary care, a pet food bank, vaccinated fans that includes a year and the development of a Hollyhock House.” ty levels, and 20% are diagnosed grooming and temporary foster game ticket for the 7:10 p.m. game comprehensive strategy for “The Los Angeles Parks with PTSD and/or depression. care, among others. against the Texas Rangers and an planting additional olive trees at Foundation is committed to Furthermore, it is estimated that PAWS/LA was founded in exclusive Dodger Pride-themed t- the park. restoring our city’s urban forest 40,000 of these low-income vet- 1989 in response to the pet-relat- shirt is on sale at The Barnsdall Art Park through tree-plantings and erans have a companion or sup- ed crises faced by people finan- dodgers.com/lapride. Foundation has also begun rais- restoration projects,” Executive port animal. cially and physically debilitated LA Pride has also partnered with ing money to plant and maintain Director Carolyn Ramsay said. But for some veterans facing by HIV/AIDS. Since its found- the outdoor film organization, new olive trees through the Los “We are honored to work with financial hardship, the additional ing, the agency has grown from Cinespia, for an only-in-L.A. night Angeles Park Forest program, the Barnsdall Art Park expense of caring for their com- an organization of just two clients under the stars with an LGBTQ+ created and managed by the Los Foundation and the city of Los panion animal can be a burden and two volunteers to one which night at the Hollywood Forever Angeles Parks Foundation. The Angeles at this significant his- they are only able to bear at a great now serves nearly 1,200 clients Cemetery on Saturday, June 26. mission of the Los Angeles Park toric site and beloved community personal price. According to the and their 2,000-plus companion Event details and tickets will be Forest initiative is to add trees to park.” American Veterinary Association, animals each year. announced online in the coming city parks to offset the carbon For information, visit barns- the approximate annual expense For information, visit weeks. footprint, cool surface air temper- dall.org/landscape. of owning a dog or cat is $2,000. pawsla.org. For information, visit lapride.org.

Los Angeles Zoo launches 10 Reasons Why I Don’t Want An Estate Plan podcast on endangered animals 1. I want large sums of my hard-earned money to go to The Los Angeles Zoo announced The entire cast and crew have a law firm. on May 6 they have partnered with donated their talent and time to the 2. I want the government to decide who gets my life award-winning actors, Mongabay project. Many of the cast members savings. and the University of Montana to recorded safely at home from differ- present “Endangered: Short Tales ent parts of the world, from 3. What for? My house is only worth a half-million for the Nearly Forgotten,” a pod- Namibia to Native land in Montana. dollars. cast anthology celebrating species “With the pandemic shedding a 4. I really don’t care who raises our children. that are on the verge of extinction. new light on the fragility of human 5. I want a total stranger to go through all of my per- The series will begin releasing health and society, the animal king- sonal papers and financial affairs. episodes on Endangered Species dom shows us that celebrating and Day, May 21. The anthology pod- honoring diversity can be a vital 6. I like family fights – especially unnecessary ones. cast is geared toward kids but has tool for survival,” creator Graham 7. I don’t care who inherits my hard earned money. adult appeal using narrative story- Sibley said. 8. I’ve been messy in life; I’ll be messy in death. telling alongside up-to-date facts “The L.A. Zoo is proud to be a 9. They say you can’t take it with you, but what if you can? and a call to action to bring atten- part of the ‘Endangered’ podcast, 10. Probate. Must be fun. tion to the seven featured species. helping bring attention to lesser- Each 10-minute episode features known endangered animals If you don’t do it for yourself, please do it for those you care about. a different endangered species and through thoughtful storytelling that is focused on raising awareness, otherwise might never be told,” celebrating biodiversity in the ani- Greater Los Angeles Zoo Kramer Law Group mal kingdom and a strong, diverse Association President Tom human community. Each episode Jacobson said. Stephen W. Kramer highlights a nonprofit organization For information, visit endan- 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 205 • Los Angeles, CA 90036 • (323)964-7100 working with the featured species. geredtales.com and lazoo.org. www.kramerlaw.biz 26 May 20, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News

WeHoFrom page 1 to hire first Black city manager along with our city staff as we work ic. The new fiscal year begins on to play. … through the recovery of the COVID July 1. “To that end, hiring a new city pandemic and beyond.” The council had since been hold- manager is something very few Mayor Lindsey Horvath said dur- ing the search for his replacement people in the city’s history have ing the meeting that she is “espe- in multiple closed door executive been a part of, and it’s been quite a cially excited” about the selection session meetings. They eventually long time since the city has of Wilson because of his experi- chose Wilson, who joined West embarked on such a transition,” she ence, not only with the city, but also Hollywood as an intern before ris- continued. “In some ways, I wish as a professional football player, ing to the position of assistant city the public had been able to see us which helped him develop team manager, where he’s tasked with manage this important decision, as I skills that will help him in the city providing leadership, executive believe it brought out the best in manager role. A defensive back, direction and oversight of all city each of us and elevated our focus, Wilson played four games for the operations and services and ensur- discussion and vision as a whole Minnesota Vikings and New ing that the city government council for our city’s future. I am England Patriots in 1992. Horvath responds to community needs in a grateful for what each of you also championed the fact that he’s timely and effective manner. brought to the deliberation.” the first Black city manager in the While the search was held in pri- Wilson has a bachelor’s degree in city’s 37-year-history. vate, Horvath said it was a “thor- political economy of industrial soci- “Being someone who could not ough, complete process,” thanks to eties from the University of only perform under pressure but the work of the rest of the council, California, Berkeley and a master’s also someone that his team can rely Arevalo, Langer and former City degree in planning from the School photo by Brica Wilcox/courtesy of the Rodeo Drive Committee on is something he learned how to Attorney Mike Jenkins, who also of Policy, Planning and Several groups aim to bring shoppers back to Rodeo Drive stores do early in his personal growth and recently retired. She said they’re Development at the University of and other Beverly Hills businesses. will benefit all of us who have the going to continue to work together Southern California. He also holds chance to work with him,” Horvath to ensure a smooth transition. certificates of completion from said. “Professionally, he began his “While we heard for a while that Harvard University’s Leadership service to our city as an intern and the end of Paul’s term was Decision Making Program, the has made his work in West approaching, no one knew that it International City/County Beverly Hills hotels Hollywood the focus of his career. would happen at this critical time, Management Association’s His demonstrated understanding of in the wake of a global health pan- Leadership ICMA Program and the City Hall’s day-to-day operations as demic and economic recession. University of Virginia’s Senior gear up for guests well as our city’s finances give all This time has been hard on every- Executive Institute. From page 1 of us confidence in him and his one, including and especially the Wilson noted in a press release abilities as we face the transition people we’ve relied on to get us that his priorities will be recovery Laura Biery, the city’s market- hotel guests, aiding an industry ahead. He is the right person at the through. While we are all frustrated from the impacts of the COVID-19 ing and economic sustainability that was especially hard-hit by right time, and I am personally by how we got here and the impacts pandemic, reopening city facilities manager, said the chamber’s con- the pandemic. committed to doing all I can to help that we are left to deal with, as well to the public and moving forward tract was approved on May 13 “I feel very strongly that we him succeed.” as the challenges in rebuilding with the visioning process for the “so they can get started right have the best CVB, the best team, Arevalo announced his retire- ahead, I ask that we all dig a little next 30 years of West Hollywood. away.” out of anywhere – bar none – in ment in March, saying he was ready deeper to show up for each other at “West Hollywood is an extraordi- “The way I view it is that this the United States,” to “start a new chapter” in his life. this very important time. Careful nary place to live, work and play, is an investment in the continued Councilwoman Lili Bosse said. He opted to wait to leave his post transition takes time and rebuilding and I look forward to my new role success of the city and that, in Blair Schlecter, vice president until the summer to help the city requires even more intentional working collaboratively with the tough times like we’ve been in, of economic development and through its annual budget process thought and action. Change will City Council, West Hollywood’s it’s important to continue to make government affairs for the as it looks to weather the financial likely not be felt overnight, but with various communities and city staff,” that investment,” Mayor Robert Beverly Hills Chamber of impacts of the COVID-19 pandem- each passing day we all have a role Wilson said. Wunderlich said. Commerce, said the immediate Wunderlich noted that the priority is to help local business- recovery period has begun, but es get on the path to reclaiming more work needs to be done. their pre-pandemic success. “If you walk the streets, you “Our plan for this next fiscal WeHo surgeon spreads smiles worldwide can see that we’ve emerged year is to ensure a quicker busi- Operation Smile is celebrating [from the pandemic] strongly, but ness recovery, which results in National Smile Day, May 31, by we have to stay focused on that,” revenue for the community and highlighting some of their amazing Wunderlich said. the city, which helps support and volunteers whose unwavering dedi- Some of that work will be enhance our already wonderful cation to providing children with done on the internet by the Rodeo city services,” said the lifesaving gift of a new smile Drive Committee, which is The business groups said they has made the world a better place. working with the Los Angeles hope to bring back conferences One of these volunteers is West branch of the multinational pub- to the city, as well as bring city Hollywood resident Dr. Robert lic relations and marketing leaders back to New York City Beinrauh. agency Bold. RDC President- and on other trips to attract new Beinrauh is a plastic and recon- elect Kathy Gohari and represen- businesses to the city. structive surgeon at Kaiser tatives of Bold advised the coun- “We think there’s a lot of Permanente who has been volun- cil that they plan to focus on five opportunities for business attrac- teering as a cleft surgeon with social media platforms: tion,” Schlecter said. Operation Smile since 2010 and has Instagram – the primary channel Beyond the next year, since completed over 20 missions. – plus Pinterest, Facebook, Councilman John Mirisch said Beinrauh initially chose plastic TikTok and Clubhouse. it’s important to consider the surgery as his specialty with the Juliane Kringe, vice president city’s place as a destination for a idea of helping others in need as “it of Bold, recommended “focusing significant time to come. is the most underrepresented spe- on these five channels and doing “This is about positioning us cialty globally due to the cost of it right as opposed to spreading it for the long term as a place where training these types of surgeons,” out” to other platforms like people want to go,” Mirisch said. he said. Beinrauh was first intro- Twitter, Snapchat and YouTube. One concern, however, was photo courtesy of Operation Smile “With all of these platforms, raised by Councilman Julian duced to Operation Smile during an West Hollywood resident Dr. Robert Beinrauh has traveled to Africa, international fellowship and was we can definitely cover all of the Gold, who pushed multiple times Asia and South America with Operation Smile. immediately inspired by its mis- different generations and all of for metrics or other measures of sion. Since his fellowship, the different target groups,” success from the groups. Gold Beinrauh has completed missions smiles thereby helping them to nearly four decades of experience as Kringe said. and Wunderlich supported the in Asia, Africa and South America. breathe better, eat, speak and live a one of the largest surgical volunteer- The council members were BHCVB, RDC and Beverly Hills Beinrauh is acutely aware of the better quality of life in greater con- based nonprofits, Operation Smile unanimous in their support for Chamber of Commerce in find- importance that a smile can have on fidence. staff, its private-public partnerships the plan, which Councilman ing a way to measure return on the health and dignity of patients “I love this work because I feel and thousands of volunteers have Lester Friedman noted “will cer- investment. with cleft conditions. like a true healer,” he said. “Having improved the health and dignity of tainly help our brand” as a city. “I’m just questioning if there’s “The health benefits are great,” the ability to alter people’s lives for patients with cleft conditions. “I think the content that has something we can do that would he said. “Children and adults need better and getting pure joy and hap- While one cleft surgery can bring been created has been great, and be a more objective look at our functioning palates for proper piness back to you from them and immediate transformation to a you have unanimous support performance,” Gold said. speech. Truly one of the most their families is something that is child’s life in as little as 45 minutes, from us. Keep up the good Despite his request for more important things that human beings indescribable. Volunteering with Operation Smile is committed to work,” Wunderlich said. information, Gold was clear that need is an ability to communicate. Operation Smile allows me to really providing patients with health that The council members were he joins his colleagues in strong- Giving people this ability opens affect people in a positive way – lasts – being there to offer patients similarly effusive in their praise ly supporting the business groups their life to innumerable opportuni- when they may never have the additional surgeries, dentistry, psy- for the BHCVB and Beverly and appreciates the work they do ties.” opportunity to have surgery or let chological services, speech therapy Hills Chamber of Commerce, for the city. Through his work with alone see a doctor ever in their lives.” and other essential cleft treatments. which laid out plans for a hopeful “The chamber is really ground Operation Smile, Beinrauh has pro- Operation Smile revolutionized For information, visit operations- return to in-person events, which zero for our businesses and their vided countless patients with new cleft surgery globally in 1982. With mile.org. will bring back shoppers and return to health,” Gold said. Beverly Press/Park Labrea News 27 May 20, 2021

Los Angeles City Councilman “There have been increased acts Paul Koretz, 5th District, said he of antisemitism including here in Antisemitism believed to be behind assault was briefed by the LAPD on May the Los Angeles area where people From page 1 18 about the attack at the restaurant gathered for dinner were apparently and went to the scene after it attacked simply for being Jewish. Prange did not know the extent of Local officials swiftly denounced crimes against the Jewish commu- occurred. Koretz said both crimes “As one of the only Jewish- the victims’ injuries and had no fur- the crimes. Beverly Hills City nity, also decried the incidents. are unacceptable. majority cities outside of Israel, we ther information. Councilwoman Lili Bosse reposted “We are outraged over reports of “I strongly condemn the attacks feel particularly concerned with the Police are also investigating video of the attack at the restaurant an antisemitic assault on diners at against the Jewish community that rise of antisemitism and call for an another incident involving an on social media and said she was an L.A. restaurant and thank LAPD have taken place. These were anti- end to the assaults and rhetoric. Any alleged attack on a Jewish man that outraged. for investigating the incident as a semitic hate crimes that are uncon- calls to support BDS or call out occurred on May 18 near La Brea “This horrible incident happened possible hate crime,” read a state- scionable,” Koretz said in a state- Israel in a discriminatory fashion by and Rosewood avenues. Security here in Los Angeles. Diners were ment by the ADL. “Criticism of ment. “These violent acts will not encouraging a boycott are unjustifi- camera video posted on social attacked for being Jewish and Israeli policy is not always antise- go unchecked. We will do every- able and should be rejected out- media and broadcast by television blocks away a man was attacked mitic. Violent attacks while yelling thing necessary to bring these crim- right. This City Council will always news outlets shows an Orthodox while walking for being Jewish,” antisemitic slurs is a hate crime.” inals to justice and to restore order speak out against discrimination Jewish man running through a Bosse said. “My mother survived Police have not connected the on our city streets. We are not going against Jews or any other group. parking structure while being the death camp Auschwitz and here local attacks to a large pro- to allow the violence in the Middle “Nations have the right to defend chased by a car with a large we are today surrounded by Jew Palestinian demonstration on May East to spill out onto the streets of themselves and the Beverly Hills Palestinian flag hanging from a hatred. I am a proud Jew and will 18 outside the Israeli Consulate in Los Angeles.” City Council calls for peace and window. The man escaped always stand up to hate of any West Los Angeles. The protest In a joint statement on May 19, security in the world and right here unharmed, and the LAPD kind.” occurred amid rising tensions the Beverly Hills City Council at home. Violence and hate have no spokesman Lee had no further The Anti-Defamation League between Palestinian and Israeli mil- members denounced antisemitism place anywhere. information about the incident. Los Angeles, which monitors hate itary forces in Israel. and acts of violence. “We are particularly thinking of “The ongoing conflict between our brothers and sisters in our sister Israel and Hamas is painful to wit- city of Herzliya during this difficult ness,” the statement read. “After a time. Please be assured the Beverly La Brea hotel project adds five affordable units peaceful period in recent years, Hills Police Department is actively From page 1 lives are once again being lost in monitoring the situation and is pre- following completion of the senseless violence emerging from a pared to keep our residents and vis- building.” place of hate. itors safe,” the statement concluded. The other appeal, which was joined by Fix the City and sought to combat the project’s use of the Transit Oriented Communities Incentive Program, was not upheld. Jim O’Sullivan, who rep- resented Fix the City in the appeal, said this is one of multiple fronts in the group’s fight against developers and the city of Los Angeles in an effort to push back against TOC, which provides den- sity bonuses for projects built near photo by Cameron Kiszla transit centers – in this case, the Councilwoman Nithya Raman wants to expand services to reduce home- La Brea/Wilshire subway station, lessness in Hollywood. which is currently under construc- tion as part of the Purple Line photo by Cameron Kiszla Extension and is expected to open A row of commercial buildings is likely to be demolished to make way in 2023. for a mixed-use project on La Brea Avenue. Raman wants more services, O’Sullivan said issues remain with the project site’s neighbors, including a dispute concerning the bors,” O’Sullivan said. forthcoming Academy Museum housing for homeless people alley behind the existing store- “The person representing the of Motion Pictures, new LACMA From page 7 fronts, which is used by the busi- developer said the tenants were building and other nearby muse- nesses and by neighbors of the making a big deal about the alley, ums, but he thinks the businesses bers of commerce in finding new hood with them to hear from mem- project site to access their parking and they basically said it’s a pub- and residents who’ve made the sites to create housing units, bers first hand about local issues garages. The project plans to use lic street and everyone has a right Miracle Mile what it is should be whether they be vacant lots or and the work that needs to be done. that alley to service the project, to it,” O’Sullivan said. “It’s these given more consideration. existing hotels, motels and apart- “I’m delighted that we’re finally which critics believe will bring kinds of things that have people “If the community hadn’t ment buildings. at a point where we can have com- too much traffic to the narrow outraged at government in gener- pulled together, and that includes “You know this neighborhood munity meetings … It’s the joy of space. al, but the city of Los Angeles in these small businesses, then there better than us … You letting us the work, and we’ve been missing “I’m glad they put in more particular in this situation.” would be no community that know where those opportunities are the joy of the work, interacting with [affordable] units, et cetera et O’Sullivan added that he they’d want to move into and will be really helpful,” Raman said. people and meeting people where cetera, but I don’t know that they believes a hotel will be helpful in build this hotel and more hous- While Raman sought help from they are,” Raman said. solved the issues with the neigh- creating a place to stay near the ing,” he said. business leaders on homelessness, The GMMCC members said she also expressed hope that she they feel the same, and they plan to could help them by connecting keep the channels of communica- companies struggling due to the tion open. coronavirus pandemic with aid. “No doubt, you’re going to be Homeless counts undertaken in local area “We will not be able to get out of hearing from all of us sooner rather From page 7 this period without jobs. We just than later,” GMMCC Executive won’t. And we have to support job Director Meg McComb said. “I think it’s fantastic they did a Hollywood and Mid City West pushing for.” creators, job providers, to be able to Raman also had a special mes- count,” Abramson said. “What’s counts has been shared with city offi- Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th really function and thrive,” Raman sage for Hollywood. interesting is they saw a 20% cials to help guide policy in address- District, added it was important to said. “I’m really excited … to make decrease in the number of rough ing homelessness. The Mid City conduct a count in the local area. Raman said she wanted to sup- this part of the city not just a desti- sleepers (people outright living on West Community Council includes “The Mid City West Community port restaurants and tourism in par- nation for tourists, but in addition the streets), but they saw the num- neighborhoods in the 4th and 5th Los Council homeless count provides ticular, as those industries were to that, a regional center for the ber of tents almost double, which is Angeles City Council districts. us with important information in especially hard-hit by the pandem- 21st century, a place where people something we did not see.” “The Mid City West Homeless the absence of the official LAHSA ic. across the county are drawn not just Abramson said the Feb. 25 count Count results are sobering: the homeless count this year. We Keeping in place some of the to work and play, but to live,” of unhoused individuals in number of individuals experiencing learned that the homeless popula- advances of the pandemic period, Raman said. Hollywood determined there has homelessness in this neighborhood tion in their neighborhood didn’t such as the al fresco dining pro- been a slight decrease in the overall stayed largely the same between grow as much as we thought, con- gram, will help with that, Raman number of people on the streets in 2020 and 2021,” said sidering the proliferation of tents in said, as will providing aid for com- Answers From Page 22 that area. Volunteers counted 1,513 Councilwoman Nithya Raman, 4th the last year,” Koretz said in a state- mercial operations that find them- unhoused people as compared to District, in a statement. “While I ment. “We’ve learned that number selves in debt due to unpaid rent. 1,714 in the same areas in am heartened by the fact that we is rooted in agencies and advocacy “Supporting restaurants is a big LAHSA’s 2020 count – a 12% did not see an increase over this last groups providing tents to the part of making sure our tourist decrease in the overall number of difficult year, it is clear that we unhoused to help curb the spread of economy is thriving, and I do think unsheltered people. need much more focused work in COVID, not in some major explo- eating your way through Los Abramson added that another this neighborhood. We need to sion of newly unhoused individu- Angeles is a big part of the draw community council in Eagle Rock build on what we know works to als. This effort, and others like it here now. It’s an international scene recently conducted its own count, get people into housing. Targeted elsewhere in my district, remind us for food,” Raman said. and an additional count may occur encampment-to-home strategies, that solving the problem of home- Raman said she plans to resume soon in Silver Lake. He said the focused outreach and robust service lessness needs to involve the whole meeting with these groups in per- more data that is obtained, the easier offerings can and will move the community working collectively son as soon as it’s feasible and safe, it will be to administer services and needle in a positive direction, and and constructively. I’m grateful to and the Miracle Mile chamber pro- resources. The information from the that is exactly what our office is them for undertaking it.” posed that she walk the neighbor- 28 May 20, 2021 Beverly Press/Park Labrea News