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Silver Lake and [council district 13 election] Los Feliz Overdeveloped Didn’t Stump & Under Heard? for Trump Competitors By Allison B. Cohen Say So During the November By Allison B. Cohen presidential election, Los An- geles City Council District 4 A dozen candidates have (CD4) had a voter turnout of filed to run against incumbent 47%, which bested Los Ange- Mitch O’Farrell in Los Ange- les County’s turnout of 42%, les City Council District 13, according to an analysis by the according to filings with the Los Feliz Ledger. Los Angeles City Ethics Com- “It is no surprise that mission. many of the Council Dis- According to the most trict 4 neighborhoods out- recent campaign donation fil- performed L.A. County voter ings though September 2016, turnout,” said Los Angeles only one candidate, Jessica City Councilmember David Salans, has raised any mon- Ryu. “The communities I rep- ey—$2,328—for the March resent are highly engaged and 2017 election, compared to in- value expressing their opinion SCI-FI AND PIE—Los Angeles City Councilmember David Ryu and friends and fans unveiled “Forrest J Ackerman Square” cumbent Mitch O’Farrell who at the ballot box. But the elec- in Los Feliz at the corner of Franklin and Vermont avenues November 17th. Ackerman, who died in 2008, had two homes has raised just over $330,000. tion is over and now we must in the Los Feliz area and frequented House of Pies, also at the intersection, often. Referred to affectionately as “Uncle Salans, who identifies Forry,” Ackerman founded and edited Famous Monsters of Filmland, a magazine that reportedly inspired such greats move forward together so we as Guillermo del Toro, Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson to become filmmakers. Locals who recently failed to have a herself as an activist/advo- can build a stronger future for bungalow where Ackerman once lived on Russell Avenue designated as historic said they felt honoring Ackerman with cate and organizer, did not every single Angeleno.” his own city square was a good compromise. One small issue though: The installed city signage includes a period after respond to multiple requests Ackerman’s middle initial. As Ackerman preferred his middle initial to not have a period, city officials said the sign would However, both CD4 and be revised. Left to right: filmmaker Paul Davids, Councilmember David Ryu and Ackerman’s closest friend and caretaker for an interview. see TRUMP page 12 in his final years Joe Moe.Photo: Locke. see CD13 page 22

Witness Says Gun Possibly Used in Gatto Murder Locals Describe Prius Scam was “Blue” By Erin Hickey, Ledger Contributing Writer By Allison B. Cohen Reports of a phony car ac- They told her she had hit SILVER LAKE—A gun bran- cident scam in Los Feliz and their parked car while making dished during a car burglary Silver Lake on various social a turn, and that she had been on Moreno Drive and possi- media sites prompted more swerving, which Gonz said bly used in the 2013 murder than a dozen locals to come she knew was not true. of California State Assembly- forward saying they, too, had The driver, who Gonz de- member Mike Gatto’s father been victims of the scam, scribed as a man about 6’ tall, was a “blue semi-automatic which some said has been go- heavyset and balding with handgun,” according to ex- ing on for more than a year. a “big belly,” got out of the cerpts from a Los Angeles According to multiple re- car and pointed out a scratch Police Dept. (LAPD) report, ports, the scammers, two men on the Prius’s front bum- filed by a witness. and a woman in a silver Prius per, which he said Gonz had A screenshot from an online video showing the difference between a stainless steel with the license plate number caused. The burglary and the mur- gun and one that has been “blued” meaning treated with a chemical to prevent rust- der of Joseph Gatto both oc- ing. The LAPD indicates the gun used in a car burglary in 2013 that might be related 7KLE343, honk at their vic- When Gonz denied it, a curred on November 11, 2013. to the murder of Joe Gatto was a “blue semi-automatic handgun.” It’s not clear if the tims until they pull over, claim woman—who she described as police mean a gun that has been “blued,” or a handgun that is a blue color. The LAPD has long speculated the victim hit their car, then about 5’4” and heavyset, with the two events are connected. tween 6:50 p.m. and 6:53 p.m. Marianna and her then fiance demand money for repairs. bleach blonde hair and blue According to two police Gatto’s body was discov- around 8:15 p.m. Los Feliz resident Donna eyes and who had been sitting reports, the Moreno Drive bur- ered, slumped over his desk on Police have previously said Gonz said the scammers fol- in the front passenger seat— glary, which included the sus- the third floor of his home in Gatto had been dead for ap- lowed her for several blocks got out and began to hug her pect pointing a gun at a witness the 2800 block of Bright Lane, proximately 24 hours. down Finley and Common- and cry. She told Gonz they and threatening, “Do you want 24 hours later on Novem- The LAPD has theorized wealth avenues, honking their were on their way to San Fran- horn until she pulled over. to die tonight?” occurred be- ber 12, 2013 by his daughter see MURDER page 9 see PRIUS page 12

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[street level] Santa Claus Coming to Echo Park President Elect Donald Trump Reactions: Shock, Fear and Reflections By Michael Darling, Ledger Contributing Writer

The is reeling from a divisive presidential election. How are you reacting to the election of Donald Trump and what are your hopes and/or fears for the future?

“I’m shocked hope is communities across “I think this and saddened. I the country will fight against has been a have fear of just the hate and white supremacy wake-up call the general vali- he’s fostered. My fear is that for people to see dation of hate- while Trump himself is an in- how divided we fulness. I hope competent buffoon, he’s sur- are as a nation. that we get some positive effect rounded himself with people My reaction has been that from the reinvention of insti- who do not care about women, we’ve got work to do to make tutions. But he’s not the man people of color and the LGBT everyone feel safe. I’ve person- to do that, unfortunately.” community. These are not ally been looking to myself to – Jon C., outside of Out Of things I ever considered to be see what divisive views I have.” The Closet on Sunset Boule- threatened. Now, silence is not – Starlight M., outside the A photo taken during the Echo Park Parade in 2014. Courtesy: Echo Park Com- munity Parade. vard. an option.” – Farha R., out- Los Angeles City Council side Out Of The Closet on District 13 office on Sunset The Echo Park Commu- scenes. “There are two Sunset Boulevard. Boulevard. nity Parade is set for Satur- Parade ambassadors in- things: The me- day, December 10th starting clude Martin Fox, a long- dia ramifica- “At first, I was “I think I’m re- at 11 a.m. on Sunset Boule- time Echo Park resident and tions are very upset. But now acting like most vard between Vin Scully and photographer; Mary Austin- different be- it’s made me re- millennials. I’m Park avenues. On hand will Klein, another long-time resi- tween white flect on how it distraught and be Santa Claus and over 40 dent and painter and Katrina people and people of color. I happened; like scared. People parade entries. Alexy, a local and creator didn’t sleep much [immedi- liberals who have been act- The theme for this year’s of the Healthy Foods ately after the election] be- voted for Hillary didn’t listen ing really hatefully towards parade is “Celebrating the on Logan Street. cause I started thinking about to the middle of the country their peers because they see a of Echo Park,” and all of the political causes that enough and we shouldn’t have man in power who says hateful the grand marshal is the Los For information: are now in an emergency situ- written them off as racist or things without repercussion. I Angeles Theatre Academy, a echoparkcommunityparade. ation. My time and my money stupid.” – Robert H., outside feel like the world’s been multi-lingual organization com, Facebook: echopark- now has got to go into fighting the Los Angeles City Coun- turned upside down.” providing theatrical educa- communityparade / the Trump administration’s cil District 13 office on Sun- – Katrina C., outside Blue tion for children and adults : @echoparkcp. stated agenda. My greatest set Boulevard. Bottle Coffee on Sunset. onstage and behind the #EchoParkParade

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Pictured left to right: Kaleidoscope Kollective, Sunset Beer, Co-Op 28, Stories Books and Cafe, Sumi’s, Jacknife Records & Tapes and Cloud 9.

By Erin Hickey, Ledger Contributing Writer who’s confined to the city, independent female designers, onesies, Otherwild also offers Reform School offers squir- offering a range of handmade a curated selection of wearable With Thanksgiving over, [for the tasteful rel calls, miniature whittling and one-of-a-kind items, in- art, quilts, ceramics, perfumes the holiday season is officially trendsetter] kits, handmade pottery, indie cluding refurbished vintage and more. here, and if you want to avoid merit badges and an exclusive clothing—often hand-painted late December’s picked over Treehaus, Atwater Village PF Candle Co. scent called or embroidered—brass and 1768 N Vermont Ave. shelves and crowds of procras- Boasting locally made cloth- “Field Trip.” Reform School gemstone jewelry and tradi- otherwild.com tinators, the time to start your ing, jewelry and toys—along will soon relocate to Highland tional handcrafted goods from gift shopping is now. with some truly unique home Park, but they’ll remain at Mexico. Sumi’s, Los Feliz This year, consider es- goods (Sonia Sotomayor, their Sunset Junction location With offerings for kids and chewing the online and big Elena Kagan and Ruth Bader through the holidays for your 1511 W Sunset Blvd. adults alike, Sumi’s carries a box stores and shop small lo- Ginsburg throw pillows, any- gifting convenience. kaleidoscopekollective.com wide range of eclectic jewelry, cal businesses, right here in one?)—Treehaus is a one-stop handmade purses, household your community. Here are shop for your cool cousin— 3902 W Sunset Blvd. Otherwild, Los Feliz items, greeting cards and even some of our favorite places and her cool toddler too. reformschoolrules.com For the radical feminist on a wall-mounted plush unicorn to shop in Los Feliz, Atwa- your list, look no further than (think whimsical hunting ter Village, Silver Lake and 3153 Glendale Blvd. Kaleidoscope Kollective, Los Feliz retail space and lodge). Echo Park, to help you find treehaus.biz Echo Park graphic design studio Other- the perfect gift for everyone This unassuming storefront in wild. Famous for reviving the 1812 N Vermont Ave. on your list: Reform School, Silver Lake the heart of Echo Park is ac- ‘70s slogan “The Future is Fe- sumisanywhere.com For the outdoor enthusiast tually home to five different male” on sweatshirts, tees and

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Maya, Los Feliz [for the bibliophile] 1937 Hillhurst Ave. scarves for everyone on your [for the kiddos] A Los Angeles staple for 40 glazefire.com list with the Little Knittery’s years, Maya specializes in Alias Books East, curated collection of fair trade Alternate Universe, imports, offering sterling sil- Atwater Village The King’s Roost, and sustainable , unique Echo Park ver jewelry, exotic masks and You’re not likely to find the latest Silver Lake patterns, needles, cro- For all the best in comics, woodcarvings from around Stephen King release at Alias— From bread baking to soap chet hooks and more. Don’t tabletop games and action the world. It’s the perfect stop they sell used books only, and making, and everything in know how to knit? No prob- figures, look no further than for that coworker who just specialize in the rare—but you between, the King’s Roost lem. They also offer classes. 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Buy one of Vacation, Silver Lake aliasbookseast.com you’re there, pick up some Potted’s pre-made creations, or Cloud 9, Los Feliz Though they offer new releases heaven-scented soap, made make your own, with brightly Tucked away on a side street, from a broad range of genres Stories Books and Cafe, fresh in-store. colored, retro and repurposed around the corner from Fred on cassette and vinyl, Vaca- Echo Park pottery and a broad range of 62, sits Cloud 9, a small but tion is especially revered for A local favorite, Stories sells a 3732 Sunset Blvd. drought-tolerant California charming independently their extensive Metal selec- variety of books both new and (entrance behind building) native plants. owned toy store. Find old tion. Who knows? You may used (but be aware, they’re kingsroost.com standards like wooden blocks, just find the gift that gets comingled on the shelf), as 3158 Los Feliz Blvd. Slinkys and hobbyhorses, or your surly nephew to take his well as a healthy smattering The Little Knittery, pottedstore.com newer favorites like Funko Pop headphones off and say “thank of greeting cards and miscel- Atwater Village figurines. you” for once. laneous gift items. Added bo- Knit sweaters, stockings, and see GIFT GUIDE page 6 nus: it’s a coffee shop too, so 3815 W Sunset Blvd. you can caffeinate and reju- thejvdasgoat.com venate after a grueling day of shopping. Rockaway Records, Silver Lake 1716 W Sunset Blvd. A collector’s dream, Rocka- storiesla.com way specializes in hard-to-find classic rock memorabilia, like Skylight, Los Feliz an original 1956 Elvis Presley A neighborhood staple since concert ticket or a promotion- 1996, Skylight is the indie an- al Bruce Springsteen juice box tidote to big box bookstores. (yes, you read that correct- If it’s in print, you’re likely ly)—they’ve even been known to find it here, and thanks to to have the infamous “butcher their regular in-store signings, cover” of ’ Yester- they often have signed copies day and Today in the past. But of new releases on hand for no if you haven’t got an extra few additional charge. 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BoJack Horseman—and a large selection of local zines and 3161 Glendale Blvd. mini-comics, drawn, written jackniferecordsandtapes.com and assembled by your friend- ly neighborhood artists. Cosmic Vinyl, Echo Park Aside from a huge selection of 3817 W Sunset Blvd. rare used vinyl, Cosmic also thesecretheadquarters.com carries t-shirts, tapes and hi-fi audio equipment. Even better, [for the DIY-er] they’re open late (at least until 10 p.m., but sometimes as late Glaze Fire, Los Feliz as midnight on weekends) and Sure, you could give grandma the staff is approachable, so another picture frame, or you you can ask for recommenda- could give her a one-of-a-kind tions without trepidation. hand-painted masterpiece to display on her mantle. All of 2149 Sunset Blvd. Glaze’s paint and ceramics are cosmicvinyl.com food, dishwasher and micro- wave safe, so you can paint a mug for grandpa too. December 2016 www.losfelizledger.com HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Page 5 Los Feliz Ledger

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Neighborhood Council Raises Voting & Candidate Age By Erin Hickey, Ledger Contributing Writer

SILVER LAKE—The Silver In the last SLNC elec- full two-year governing board be filled by minors. However, councils,” he said, “have tried, Lake Neighborhood Coun- tion, a rarity occurred when term. data was not available for how but for whatever reason not cil (SLNC) recently voted to 10 minors ran—all Marshall The decision to change many neighborhood councils succeeded.” change its bylaws to the High School students—and the voting age, said Johnson, allow minors to run for non- But according to Box, minimum age to vote or run for although one student earned was an effort to be more con- youth designated board seats. councils have other options for a seat on the council’s governing 215 votes, none of them won a sistent with city, state and na- “Some neighborhood reaching out to their under-18 board from 14 to 18. constituents, such as youth According to SLNC Co- brigades, where teens can Chair Anne-Marie Johnson, help on short-term projects. the decision is an update to In the last SLNC election, a rarity occurred when 10 minors One neighborhood council, what she called an “impracti- he said, enlisted high school cal policy” created in 2003, ran—all Marshall High School students—and although one students to help design a new when the SLNC was first “ skate park for their area. student earned 215 votes, none of them won a seat on the board. formed. Ultimately, said Box, “One of the original board “After they weren’t elected, they disappeared,” said SLNC “There’s no standard, and members had a daughter who Co-Chair Anne-Marie Johnson. “We extended the offer to them neighborhood councils are wanted to get involved,” said responsible for creating their Johnson, which is why the to serve on or co-chair advisory committees, and no one own bylaws.” original bylaws allowed for ever responded.” Locally, the Los Feliz minors to serve on the coun- Neighborhood Council has cil’s governing board. a voting age of 13 but a run- However, according to ning age of 18, while the At- Johnson, because most of the is- water Village, Echo Park and sues that come before the board seat on the board. tional elections. councils have youth seats Elysian Valley neighborhood involve land use, contractual “After they weren’t elect- According to Stephen they can’t give away,” said councils all have both voting or finance issues—all of which ed, they disappeared,” said Box with the Los Angeles Box. “How do you make” the and running ages of 16. minors are not allowed to vote Johnson. “We extended the Dept. of Neighborhood Em- administration of a neighbor- However, Silver Lake’s age on—allowing youth to serve on offer to them to serve on or powerment (EmpowerLA), hood council attractive and change is not yet a done deal. the board can often be impracti- co-chair advisory committees, a city agency that oversees interesting?” According to Box, the cal, or even “a waste of a seat” if and no one ever responded.” neighborhood councils, 56 For some councils, Box bylaw amendment still needs scheduling conflicts come into According to Johnson, of the city’s 96 neighborhood said, allowing minors to vote to be reviewed and approved play. anyone 14 or older can still councils currently allow mi- and run makes sense, such as by EmpowerLA, before May “In 2014, a high schooler serve on such committees, nors to vote. Lincoln Heights, where elec- 2017, when all neighborhood was elected and missed the which she said are a “good Additionally, said Box, tions are held at the local high council bylaws are locked majority of the meetings,” said training ground” for youth 35 councils have designated school. against changes so the 2018 Johnson. without the commitment of a youth seats, which can only “Other neighborhood pre-election process can begin.

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Ryu Takes Extra Steps to Curb Coyotes forcement of this law, other “I feel that [Ryu] did an enforcement options and a de- excellent job in his motion By Sheila Lane, Ledger Contributing Writer scription of the successes and identifying the real needs: The Los Angeles City ventative measures like wild- for such range from $100 to limitations of current law. wildlife-proof trash cans, sig- Council approved a motion by life-proof trash containers. $1,000 per violation per day. Finally, Ryu asked Animal nage and education,” said Bar- Councilmember David Ryu Ryu commended the ef- The report additionally recom- Services to explore the options nette. “I definitely concur that to explore more options to ad- forts of the department, but mended that other city depart- of installing temporary and per- we need wildlife-proof trash dress public safety concerns stated in his motion that as ments such as the Los Angeles manent signs throughout the cans in our parks and picnic regarding coyote sightings. residents continue to report Police Dept. and park rangers city that would alert and edu- areas where the left behind In a motion adopted No- frequent coyote sightings and should have the authority to cate the public about coyotes. food and food containers is a vember 2nd, Ryu stated that incidents, “those efforts must issue such citations. Brenda Barnette, General source of food for wildlife and continued human encroach- be supplemented with in- Ryu’s motion calls for Manager of Animals Services, gives [coyotes] a good reason ment into space once the home creased enforcement and pre- an update on the current en- welcomed Ryu’s motion. to live closer to people.” of coyotes has pushed the ani- vention efforts.” mals into neighborhoods in Ryu’s motion takes Ani- search of food and water. mal’s Services recommenda- “It is crucial to identify so- tion for trash containers and lutions to co-exist,” Ryu wrote turns it into specific action, in his motion, “so we can ul- directing the Bureau of Sani- timately prioritize the public tation to work with Animal safety for both wildlife and Services to research the op- humans.” tions and costs of a city wide The motion comes on the deployment of wildlife-proof heels of a report recently sub- trash containers. mitted to the city by the Dept. In addition, Ryu’s motion of Animal Services outlining addresses the enforcement of its policy toward coyote man- an existing city ordinance that agement. That policy stresses prohibits the feeding of coy- the need to educate the public otes and “other non-domesti- on how to deter coyotes—by cated mammalian predators.” * keeping pet food indoors, for According to the Ani- 20% Off with this Ad example—and calls for pre- mal Services report, citations St. Vincent de Paul’s MURDER from page 1 spokesperson with the local the suspect in the burglary bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, 54,000 square-foot thrift store possibly hid outside Gatto’s Firearms and Explosives, some home and then gained access guns go through what’s known offers clothing, shoes, furniture, to his house through an open as “bluing” meaning a coating garage door. to protect it from rust and can housewares and appliances. 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Trade your hose forcould a broom when all cleaning. be through the California Public However, one local gun Records Act. expert said blue colored guns, California - friendly Assemblymember Mike though not common, can be Gatto was surprised to hear purchased through any dealer. the new information regard- Mike Gatto, who is term- landscapes. ing the gun’s possible color. ing out of office at the end of “I had not been made pre- this year and withdrew his trade in your lawn viously aware of that detail,” candidacy in 2015 to run for he said. State Senate, held a sparsely for a beautiful Detectives working on the attended gathering, in his california-friendly garden case did not respond to a re- father’s name, this past No- quest for comment regarding vember 11th at the Rose Hills why the gun detail has never Memorial Park’s Homicide been revealed or the preva- Victims Memorial. lence of blue guns. In previous years, he has There are two types of blue held a vigil near where his fa- guns in the marketplace. One ther was murdered near the Sil- is a bright cobalt blue, used for ver Lake Reservoir and in East training purposes and therefore Los Angeles for the naming of non-lethal. Other guns, howev- a portion of the 10 Freeway er, mainly marketed to women, in the slain Gatto’s name Los according to gun experts, can Angeles County High School be purchased in a range of col- for the Arts, which the elder ors, like pink or blue. Gatto co-founded in 1985 and However, according to a taught for many years. December 2016 www.losfelizledger.com POLITICS Page 9 Los Feliz Ledger

[out & about] Jon Favreau’s 2003 Christmas December 17th. 3790 Wilshire romp. When Buddy learns that Blvd. Information: wiltern.com. Holiday Happenings he’s a human being and not an Compiled by Michael Darling, Ledger Contributing Writer elf, he heads to New York City The Music Center Holiday to find his biological father Sing-Along Downtown On Ice Fri. December 2nd, 5 p.m. 743 1906 operetta, takes place in the (James Caan). Tickets are $20. Bring the family downtown for Pershing Square’s annual S. Lucerne Blvd. Information: village of Mother Goose Land The Million Dollar Theater, an evening of festive songs. ice-skating rink returns. This ebelleventtickets.com where all famous nursey rhyme Sat. December 10th, 8 p.m. Lyric sheets will be provided year, special events include characters live. Ray Bolger plays 307 S. Broadway. Information: so you can sing along to live DJ spotlight nights, curling Festival Of Carols the evil town miser Barnaby who streetfoodcinema.com accompaniment in the Music demonstrations and a New The Los Angeles Master Chorale plots to steal “Mary, Mary Quite Center’s plaza. Free, but tickets Year’s Day bathing suit only kicks off the season with are required. Tickets will be polar bear skate. Tickets are a selection of carols. You’ll distributed at 5:30 p.m., one $9 for an hour long session; hear traditional favorites like per person in line, first come, skate rentals are $4. Pershing “Winter Wonderland” and first served. The Music Center, Square, through January “Carol Of The Bells” as well as Fri. December 16th, 6:30 p.m. 16th, 2016. 532 S Olive St. new arrangements and hidden Information: musiccenter.org holidaayicerinkdowntownla.com holiday gems. Afterwards, concert goers are invited to take New Year’s Eve L.A. L.A. Zoo Lights photos with the show’s featured Grand Park hosts its third annual The Zoo’s winter light guest conductor, Santa Claus. New Year’s Eve celebration. This spectacular returns with LED Tickets start at $29. Walt Disney community festival will feature lights, lasers, 3D projections Concert Hall, Sat. December 3rd, multiple stages of live music, and water and light effects 2 p.m. and Sat. December 10th, food trucks and the event’s synchronized to music spread 8:00 p.m. 111 S. Grand Ave. Info: SKATE A FIGURE EIGHT—Now in its 19th season, Pershing Square has been signature 3-D digital video around the zoo. In addition laphil.com transformed once again with its annual holiday ice rink and is open daily, includ- projections mapped onto the to the lights, you can see real ing holidays, through January 16, 2017. General admission is $9 and figure and side of City Hall. Grand Park, Sat. reindeer, take your photo with Harry Potter Magical hockey skates for rental are $4. Special events this season include the DJ Spot- December 31st, 8:00 p.m., 200 light Series, Polar Bear Skate, Learn to Curl and a first-ever Silent Night Skate Santa Claus and enjoy a Holiday Ball North Grand Ave. Party. Info and tickets: holidayicerinkdowntownla.com or (213) 624-4289. 532 Info: grandparkla.org cup of hot cocoa. Tickets start Barnes & Noble pays tribute South Olive Street, Metro (Pershing Square stop). Pictured is the California Gold at $10. Los Angeles Zoo, through to Hogwarts’ Yule Ball with an Synchronized Skating Team on the rink’s opening day this season November Prohibition NYE Sun. January 8th. 5337 Zoo Dr. evening of dancing, activities 10th. Photo: Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square presented by Bai. Information: (323) 644-4200, and giveaways. Come dressed Ring in 2017 like it’s 1927 with lazoolights.org as your favorite Harry Potter a special Prohibition themed, character or in your holiday Contrary” from her new husband Moscow Ballet’s Great KCRW sponsored party at Union Supper With Santa finest. Free. Barnes and Noble “Tom, Tom the Piper’s Son.” A Russian Nutcracker Station. Performers include For the 14th consecutive year, at the Grove, Fri. December puppet show will precede the Moscow Ballet brings their sax player Justin Ward, DJ the Ebell invites you to join 9th, 7 p.m. 189 The Grove Drive. screening. Tickets are $15. Bob acclaimed production of Cherry Beach and Dollhouse Santa and Mrs. Claus for a Information: (323) 525-0270, Baker Marionette Theater, Friday Tchaikovsky’s beloved Christmas Entertainment’s jazz ensemble. gourmet holiday buffet. This barnesandnoble.com December 9th, 7:30 p.m. and Sat. ballet to Los Angeles. Every Headlining the event is Chicago year, the event will also feature December 10th, 2:30 p.m. 1345 W. element of this production has trio Autograf who blend retro holiday crafts and cards, a Babes in Toyland 1st St. Info: cinefamily.org been imported straight from soul sounds with modern EDM. photo booth, balloon animals Cinefamily hosts a special Russia, including the massive Formal attire required. Tickets and a performance by the Bob screening of a rare 16mm print Elf 60-foot growing Christmas are $165. Union Station, Sat. Baker Marionettes. Tickets: $45 of the 1961 Walt Disney holiday Will Ferrell stars as Buddy The tree in the center of the stage. December 31st, 9 p.m. 800 for adults; $20 for children 2 musical Babes In Toyland. The Elf, a man raised by Santa Claus Tickets start at $43. The Wiltern, N. Alameda St. Information: to 12. The Ebell of Los Angeles, film, based on Victor Herbert’s at the North Pole in director Fri. December 16th through Sat. prohibitionnye.com

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Local Receives L.A. Rams Award For Volunteerism By Allison B. Cohen

serve meals to the homeless. through volunteer work. 16,000 home visits to deliver “We are so proud of “I am honored to receive food to the needy and 181,000 Claire and the tireless work this award and to help gener- nights of shelter for the home- she has done for the organi- ate awareness of the growing less, according to a statement zation,” said David Fields, St. homeless population in Los from the organization. The organization was founded in Paris, France in 1833 by college student Fred- eric Ozanam, and for more “We are so proud of Claire and the than 100 years its volunteers tireless work she has done for the have worked to ease suffering “ in Southern California. organization,” said David Fields, Padama is also known St. Vincent de Paul of Los Angeles’s for helping Ed Dunst, a well- known formerly homeless Los executive director. “The Rams Quarter- Feliz man, find shelter in a back Award is a great honor for Claire and convalescent hospital in 2013.

Left to right: Molly Higgins, Rams Vice President of Community Affairs and En- St. Vincent de Paul of Los Angeles.” gagement; Claire Padama, past President of St. Vincent de Paul of Los Angeles; David Fields, Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul of Los Angeles and a repre- sentative from Honda, on the floor of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Photo: PUBLISHER from page 2 Society of St. Vincent de Paul Los Angeles. moted himself mostly via Twitter and by continual dom- Claire Padama of St. Vin- where the Rams currently Vincent de Paul of Los Ange- Angeles,” said Padama. “There ination of the 24-hour news cent de Paul of Los Angeles play, during a pre game event les’s executive director. “The is so much to be done and” we cycle rather than what appear and Our Mother of Good November 6th. In addition, Rams Quarterback Award is need as many helping hands to be now old-fashioned av- Counsel Church was awarded the Rams gave $5,000 to St. a great honor for Claire and as possible to help feed, clothe enues like television commer- the Los Angeles Rams “Com- Vincent de Paul of Los An- St. Vincent de Paul of Los and shelter the needy in Los cials. munity Quarterback” award, geles, which the organization Angeles.” Angeles.” CD13 has a lot going on in conjunction with Southern said would be used for cloth- The Los Angeles Rams The St. Vincent de Paul in it, including unprecedented California Honda Dealers, ing, food and supplies for un- Community Quarterback of Los Angeles thrift store development and homeless- in November for her volun- derserved Angelenos. Award honors outstanding funded more than $7 million ness. It should be an interest- teerism. Additionally, Rams offi- volunteers who demonstrate in charitable works last year, ing couple of months and we Padama was given the cials with Padama visited the leadership, dedication and a including hosting 1,255 disad- wish all the candidates and award on the field of the Los Cardinal Manning Center on commitment to improving vantaged children at the Cir- O’Farrell the best in the days Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Skid Row November 1st to the Los Angeles community cle V Ranch Summer Camp, and months ahead. Our new ER waiting room. When you’re not feeling well, there’s no place like home. That’s why we’ve made it possible for you to wait at home until your estimated arrival time. Find out more at dignityhealth.org/glendalememorial.

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PRIUS from page 1 Since she posted online in After the scammers re- Consistent throughout scratched her car while his cisco to visit her sick mother, October describing her experi- fused to exchange insurance all the victims’ stories is the passenger distracted her with and that they were in a hurry. ence, Gonz said she has heard information and pretended to scammers’ ability to disarm, screaming and hugging. Both the man and the privately from at least 10 other call police, Wendorf said she emotionally manipulate and Fortunately, the scammers women were speaking in what victims of the same scam, tried to take a photo of their confuse their targets. got back in their car and left Gonz said sounded like Rus- including a Silver Lake area license plate, at which point, Robin Ogata, who said she once they realized Wainess sian. woman who declined to be she said they “freaked out” was targeted by the scammers was not alone. She had been Meanwhile, a second man interviewed for this story. Ac- and “peeled out of there,” for- last spring, described them on the phone with her hus- with dark hair, who was “so cording to Gonz, that woman tunately without any money. as “very fast talking, kind of band when they struck, and he large he filled most of the back said one of the scammers got When Wendorf tried to like a used car salesman vibe,” heard the entire incident over seat,” remained silent in the in her car and forced her to file a police report, she said, while Erin Wainess, who en- her car’s Bluetooth system. car for the entire duration of drive to an ATM, where she LAPD officers refused, since countered them in late Octo- “My husband spoke, and the incident, Gonz said. gave them $750. the scammers had not taken ber said, “They both got out of they sped off,” she said. “At this point, I knew I Gonz said she has hired any money from her. the car like tornadoes.” LAPD did not respond was being scammed some- a lawyer to help track down “The police really didn’t Wainess, like Gonz, to multiple requests for com- how,” she said, but when the the scammers, who are still seem to care,” she said. said she believes the driver ment. driver suddenly pointed out a at large, but she said she now matching scratch on her back feels frustrated and disheart- bumper, she had no choice but ened. to believe she had hit their car. “What’s the point?” she TRUMP from page 1 the November 8th election. for him from that neighbor- “I was shocked when I said. “The cops won’t do any- Los Angeles County turnout In contrast, the area of Fre- hood. Los Feliz was the sec- saw it,” said Gonz. “They con- thing about it.” were well below the national mont Place/Windsor Square ond community least favoring vinced me I did it, and there Los Feliz resident Laurie rate expected to be around near Hancock Park had the Trump at 10.5%. was a scratch to prove it.” Wendorf had a similar story, 58% when all votes are finally lowest turnout in the district Trump received 290 of Later, after speaking with when the same Prius pulled counted. with only 34% casting ballots. the nation’s Electoral College other victims of the scam, up next to her at a Los Feliz According to the Ledger’s In the all-important vote votes—compared to Clinton’s Gonz said she realized the Boulevard gas station and mo- analysis, the communities for president, 80% of regis- 232—with 270 needed to woman had been distracting tioned for her to roll down her with the highest voter turn- tered voters in CD4 supported claim the presidency. her while the man walked window. out in CD4 were Hollywood , compared to However, Clinton around to the back of her car “The first thing they do, is Hills/The Oaks, Silver Lake, 14% for Donald Trump. won the popular vote with and scratched it himself. they disarm you emotionally,” San Fernando Valley, Los Fe- The community most fa- 63,747,686 votes counted— The driver pretended to she said. “They cause you to liz and Melrose/Larchmont. voring Trump was the San or 47.8%—compared to call the police, telling Gonz it doubt yourself.” Each of those areas recorded Fernando Valley. In all, over Trump who received 46.5% would take officers at least an Wendorf said she knew higher voter turnout than the 18% of voters in the Valley with 62,020,213 votes count- hour to arrive at the scene, and she hadn’t hit the scammers’ county. supported Trump. ed at time of publication. that they were in too much of car, but the emotionally ma- The Hollywood Hills/ Silver Lake, conversely, There are an estimated 2.8 a hurry to wait. nipulative tactics they used, Oaks area outperformed the was the community that least million ballots left to count He then asked about her including pretending to call most with over 56% of regis- supported Trump, with only in California alone, accord- insurance deductible and con- the police and asking Wendorf tered voters casting ballots in 7.5% of voters casting ballots ing to state election data. vinced her it would be cheap- repeatedly if she was “okay,” er—and faster—to just give began to make her unsure. him cash for repairs. “I’m usually very aware Then, according to Gonz, and in the moment,” said the scammers followed her to Wendorf, but in a confronta- the ATM, where she took out tion like that, “the alarm bells $350, gave it to them, then go off and you doubt yourself. took a photograph of their li- That’s their talent.” cense plate. According to Wendorf, After she realized what the man driving told her to had happened, Gonz said, she follow him to a “safe place” filed a report with the Los An- where they could assess the geles Police Dept. (LAPD)’s damage—a red flag for Wen- Northeast Division and left dorf, who instead directed him multiple messages asking to to pull over on a well-populat- speak with a detective. She ed stretch of Commonwealth said she never heard back. Avenue.

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[real estate] Local Areas See Price Gains Except the Hollywood Hills By Allison B. Cohen

According to the Califor- Locally, 61 homes sold in to $1,826,000 year over year. nia Assoc. of Realtors (CAR), October in the Ledger’s cover- Twelve single-family homes sold the median price paid in Oc- age area, which include the zip in Los Feliz in October 2016. tober 2016 for a Los Angeles codes of 90026 (Echo Park), Echo Park’s median price area home was $533,370, down 90027 (Los Feliz), 90039 (Sil- for a home was also up com- 2.5% from September 2016 but ver Lake) and 90068 (Holly- pared to the same time last up 4.7% year over year. wood Hills). year, ending October 2016 at Additionally, CAR re- All areas saw gains regard- $883,000. That new median ported Los Angeles is cur- ing median prices compared price is up 19.7% compared to This Los Feliz home sold November 20, 2016 for an estimated $2,525,000 located rently experiencing a median to the same time last year, October 2015. at 1949 N. Berendo Street. According to zillow.com, the home has 5 beds and 6 baths and is 4,106 square feet. The home was built in 2016 and sits on a 6,503 time-on-market of 35 days, 10 with the exception of the Hol- Median prices were also square foot lot. days fewer than the market ex- lywood Hills. up in the Silver Lake area in perienced in October 2015. According to Dataquick, a October at $800,000, up 7.4% compared to the same time 3.47%, up from 3.46% in Sep- Only homes sold in San real estate consulting firm out compared to last year. last year, fell 3.2%. tember, but down from 3.80% Diego sold faster in October of La Jolla, CA, 16 homes were Regarding condominiums, According to CAR, mort- in October 2015, according to than those locally, according sold in the Hollywood Hills nine were sold in the Ledger’s gage rates have already started Freddie Mac. to CAR. In that region, the in October at a median price coverage area in October. All to increase and are likely to rise The five-year, adjustable- median time a home was on of $1,148,000, down 15.4% neighborhoods saw gains in the higher as the Federal Reserve rate mortgage interest rates the market was 24 days. compared to the same time median price paid for a condo normalizes monetary policy. also rose in October to an Ventura, conversely, had last year. with the exception, again, of Mortgage rates edged average of 2.83%, up from homes on the market than any The median price paid the Hollywood Hills. slightly higher in October, 2.81% in September but down other Southern California re- for a home in the Los Feliz In that neighborhood, with the 30-year, fixed-mort- from 2.89% percent in Octo- gion at 58 days. area, however, was up 27.2% the median price for a condo, gage interest rate averaging ber 2015.

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[HOUSE & HOLMES] Gone Buggy By Rob Loos, Ledger Columnist

I hate bugs. the wood, it would be impene- Maybe not trable to these hungry creepy- all bugs. La- crawlies. dybugs seem nice enough, but But unfortunately, as usu- spiders, fleas, cockroaches and al, I was completely wrong. especially termites really piss My actions encouraged the me off. termites to bring more of their Termites serve no purpose hungry comrades over for except to taunt me by eating brunch. their way though my perfectly I was hoping to solve this Strategy. Marketing. Execution. good porch and then laughing problem on my own, without as they leave piles of mysteri- bothering my virtuoso con- ous pellets of what looks like tractor friend Dave, but no sawdust underneath their little such luck. tunnels in my wood planks. I reached Dave at his Rather than sitting outside company Christmas party and on our once nice veranda, I had explained my situation while

Termites serve no purpose except to taunt me by eating their way though my perfectly good porch and then laughing as they leave piles of mysterious pellets of what looks like sawdust underneath their little tunnels in my wood planks.

to block off a large portion so he sipped his eggnog. that no one would fall through “Why don’t you buy the termite marred wood. the wood that’s been pres- I wasn’t going to let these sure-treated with ACQ?” he bugs beat me. I came up with said. a plan to trounce the termites “What?” I asked. SELLING NOW before they ate the other half “It’s Alkaline Copper of our backyard deck. Quaternary, it repels the ter- I went upscale and re- mites,” answered Dave. Welcome to Ridge, 10 new homes making their mark placed the damaged planks, Sure enough Dave was on Silver Lake with thoughtful design & modern aesthetics. which were made of pine, with right—the treated lumber planks made of nice, hard, looks like it has staple marks redwood. and it has a greenish Christ- Not only would redwood mas-like hue, and it works. From $989,000 be much more difficult for All of which once again www.ridgesilverlake.com tiny termites to gnaw through, goes to prove, “If I can’t fig- but once I coated all sides with ure it out—and I know that I the waterproof stain that seals can’t—my friend Dave can.” You have ONE chance to sell your home. Choose sophisticated representation.

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Ryu Demands City Rethink Density Bonus Law Meanwhile, City OKs Controversial Gehry-Designed Project By Allison B. Cohen

The Los Angeles City building from 234 feet—or Council unanimously ap- 15 stories—to 178 feet and to proved in November a Frank reduce the number of residen- Gehry designed mixed-used tial units down from an initial project at 8150 Sunset Blvd., 249. Townscape also agreed to which will replace an existing set aside $2 million for the city strip mall on the eastern edge to use on traffic and area -im of the Sunset Strip. provements near the site. “Our aim has been to The changes to the proj- create a timeless and impor- ect met many of the demands tant project that is genuine made by Ryu, whose district to L.A.’s creative and pro- includes the project, in a letter gressive identity, no better previously sent to the planning manifested than on the icon- committee. ic Sunset Strip,” Townscape Public hearing on the partner Tyler Siegel said in a development has been taken statement released after the twice when the project was approval. “The way people heard last summer by the are living in L.A. and want city’s Planning Commission to experience life in the city and in late October, when it is changing and we are very went before the city’s Plan- excited about creating a next ning and Land Use Manage- generation project, together ment Committee. with Frank Gehry, that re- In an uncommon A rendering of 8150 Sunset, a five-building, 334,000 square-foot residential and retail mixed-use complex proposed for Sun- set and Crescent Heights boulevards. The Frank Gehry-designed complex proposes rental and for-sale housing in two build- sponds to this movement.” move, the council heard ad- ings—11 and 15 stories tall—and retail, entertainment and public space. The vote was expected ditional public comment No- after a sub committee of the vember 1st. council approved the project Those against the project advocacy group that has sued tage Commission, however, and the receipt from the devel- in October, but only after continued to cite that it sits the city on other projects over earlier indicated the Lytton opers of $2 million to be used Los Angeles City Council- on an earthquake fault, dis- the years. building should be named a for are traffic mitigations and member David Ryu request- regards local zoning rules One outstanding issue national historic monument. improvements. ed multiple changes to the and interferes with a pri- regarding the development, Gehry, 87, spoke before Ryu, however, took the project, including a height vate easement on Crescent however, remains: the fate of the city council shortly before opportunity before the coun- reduction. Heights Boulevard and as the Lytton Savings Bank, de- they voted on the project, and cil voted on the project to urge The project calls for 229 such, “a lawsuit will be filed signed by Los Angeles archi- indicated his design would not the city to reconsider how it residential units and 65,000 against the city.” tect Kurt Meyer, which cur- include the bank, but he told applies a state density bonus, square feet of commercial Some groups that have rently sits on the project site the city council he would try called SB 1818, that allows lo- space, with plans for a grocery opposed the project, however, and is notable for its example to incorporate Meyer in the cal zoning rules to be skirted store, restaurants and retail have come to agreements with of 1960s Googie design. project in some way. if a developer’s project includes shops. the developers. However, at Hearings regarding According to Steve Luft- affordable housing. Because The developer, Townscape least two others remain vehe- the bank’s status have been man, an activist working to the proposed development will Partners, last week agreed to mently opposed to the project twice delayed since the sum- save the bank, said in an inter- offer affordable housing units, lower the height of the tallest including “Fix the City,” and mer. The city’s Cultural Heri- view after the hearing that the the state law allows the project possibility of relocating it is to be three times larger than being discussed. zoned in density. “That’s not my prefer- “We must object when ence,” he said, “but it’s better the state’s law rules city law,” than demolishing it.” Ryu said. “SB 1818 must be Still, Luftman scoffed at reformed.” why the bank could not re- The hearing on 8150 came main at its existing location. days after a Los Angeles Times “I find it so sad that Gehry story traced monetary dona- feels he has to destroy this oth- tions to Los Angeles city coun- er person’s work. An architect cil members and Mayor Eric of Gehry’s talent should be Garcetti from some donors able to make it work,” he said. who claim they did not make Before the council voted, them or from those that were Ryu, argued passionately that connected to the apartment he and his staff had worked project’s developer. tirelessly over the past 1 According to the Los An- 1/2 years with developers on geles City Ethics Commission, his constituent’s concerns, a lobbying firm spent just over including that the design be $450,000 from January 2016 more in scale with the sur- to March 2016 on behalf of 15 rounding neighborhood and clients including Townscape locals’ concerns about traffic Partners. congestion after the project is “The scale and impact of built. development is one of the most Space for small business “The project is not per- controversial issues through- in Eastside neighborhoods fect,” he said. “I did not get ev- out Los Angeles,” Ryu said erything I wanted. But we’ve in a statement. “Many have come a long way.” lost faith in the city’s plan- Some of the changes ning process. My goal is to re- Call for a complimentary property evaluation Townscape made, included store trust in the city, through reducing the project’s height meaningful community dia- 4427 Santa Monica Blvd. [email protected] by 24%, increasing adjacent logue and participation, by sidewalk widths to 15 feet, refusing campaign contribu- Los Angeles, CA 90029 www.ClintLukensRealty.com restoring parking spaces the tions from developers and by (323) 668-7500 BRE Lic #01367014 city’s Planning Commission ensuring that our community previously okayed for removal plans are respected.” Page 16 Su Casa REAL ESTATE www.losfelizledger.com December 2016 NOURMAND & ASSOCIATES REALTORS

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ART Heaps who’ve drawn comparisons Mon. December 12th. 5060 Fountain to Spoon and the Alabama Shakes. Ave. Information: (323) 663-1525 and Plastic Religion Argentinian Tickets are $10. The Satellite, fountaintheater.com artistic duo Pool & Marianela have Thu. December 15th, 9 p.m. 1717 a bit of lightly heretical fun by Silver Lake Blvd. Information: SCIENCE & NATURE transforming Barbie and Ken dolls thesatellitela.com into religious icons. The collection Public Star Party Every month, includes Catholic saints, as well Pere Ubu and obnox The Echo the Griffith Observatory teams as folk deities, gods from many plays host to a night of avant-garde up with volunteers from local pantheons and even a Barbie Cleveland rockers. Opening the amateur astronomers to share the dressed like the Satanistic idol evening is obnox, the nom de rock cosmos with families. Telescopes Baphomet. Idol worship becomes of Bim Thomas, who fuses punk provided by the Observatory, Los “i-doll” worship. Free. La Luz rock and soul into a hard charging Angeles Astronomical Society, Los de Jesus Gallery, Fri. December sound. Topping the bill are post- Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers and 2nd to Sat. December 31st. 4633 punk legends Pere Ubu. Pere Ubu The Planetary Society will show Hollywood Blvd. Information: (323) are celebrating the release of a you the Sun, the Moon and other 666-7667. laluzdejesus.com new box set and their set will focus heavenly objects. Knowledgeable Echo Park Craft Fair Started in 2009 on their first three records, The volunteers will tell you about what by Beatrice Valenzuela and Rachel Modern Dance, Dub Housing and you’re looking at and explain just Craven, and originally thrown in New Picnic Time. Tickets start at how telescopes work. Free. Griffith Valenzuela’s backyard, the Echo $19.50. The Echo, Fri. December Observatory, Sat. December Park Craft Fair has transformed 9th, 8:30 p.m. 1822 Sunset Blvd. 10th, 2 p.m. 2800 E. Observatory into a massive bi-annual arts and Information: (213) 413-8200 and Road. Information: (213) 473-0800. design event. More than 70 artisans theecho.com griffithobservatory.org will be selling things like jewelry, Gary Cooper in High Noon. The film will play at the Autry Museum, Sat. December clothes, ceramics and even food. THEATER 17th, 1:30 p.m. Photo courtesy: United Artists COMMUNITY It’s the perfect event for handmade holiday shopping. Tickets are $10 Bakersfield Mist Stephen Sachs’ merchants in a new town. Just as Cahuenga Library Centennial for a single day; $16 for a weekend MUSIC comedy premiered at the Fountain Celebration In 1916, the Cahuenga pass. Mack Sennett Studios, Sat. they’re about to leave, Kane gets five years ago before being staged word that an outlaw he sent to jail Branch Library, the third oldest December 10th and Sun. December Heaps n Heaps, Wilderado and all over the world, including on library in the Los Angeles Public 11th, 1215 Bates Avenue. has been released and is coming Windward Flyer It’s an unofficial London’s West End. Now, it’s to town seeking revenge. Shot Library system, was endowed by Info: echoparkcraftfair.com locals night at the Satellite with back home for a limited run with Andrew Carnegie. 100 years later in real time, Kane has less than performances from three L.A. original stars O’Hara and ninety minutes to prepare for the the library is celebrating a century FILM bands. Venice based Windward Nick Ullett. The play focuses on of lending books with an all-day gunfight of his life. Free with Autry Flyer opens the show with a female an unemployed California trailer Museum admission, reservation family friendly festival. Scheduled High Noon Gary Cooper won an fronted psychedelic surf rock park dweller who believes she’s events include children’s theater, recommended. The Autry National sound. Next is Wilderado who bought a lost masterpiece for $3 Oscar for his portrayal of retiring Center of the American West, a magician, face painting and marshal Will Kane in this classic released two EPs of alternately laid at a thrift store. Hilarity ensues speakers addressing the historic Sat. December 17th, 1:30 p. m. back and crunchy alt rock earlier when a stuffy art expert comes to western from 1952. Kane and 4700 Western Heritage Way. occasion. Free. Cahuenga Branch his new wife () are this year. Finally, topping the bill appraise the work. Tickets are $30. Library, Sat. December 3rd, 10 a.m. Information: theautry.org is up and coming band Heaps n The Fountain Theater, through preparing to start a new life as see CALENDAR page 20

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[los feliz neighborhood council] CALENDAR from page 18 Echo Park Branch Library, Sat. December 17th, 10 a.m., 1410 W. to 4 p.m. 4591 Santa Monica Blvd. Temple St. Information: lapl.org and Elections and Their Consequences Information: lapl.org (213) 250-7808 By Luke Klipp, President Used Book Sale This is the perfect Second Annual Silver Lake Variety opportunity to support the Echo Since last presi- among others. Yet, here we I am committed to ensur- and Talent Show Do you know Park Library Friends Group while what secret talents your neighbors dential month’s are in Los Angeles, one of the ing that any attack intended also expanding your home library. have? Come see your fellow Silver election, a num- nation’s most dynamic, excit- to minimize another person’s There will be used books for all Lakers sing, joke, juggle and maybe reading levels available for sale, as ber of people ing and diverse regions. We humanity will not be wel- even bird call. Free. Sunset Triangle well as DVDs, CDs and more. Free. have reached benefit from our rich panoply comed at our council or in our Plaza, Sun. December 18th, 3 p.m. out to the Los of people, cultures, and back- community. Now, more than Feliz Neighbor- grounds that comprise Los Fe- ever, it is vital that Angelenos hood Council, looking for ways liz and Los Angeles. stand up and support one an- to get more involved. Our diversity also makes other, regardless of our skin We welcome their inter- us a big target for the incom- color, who we love, our home est and involvement and I am ing administration. The in- country, our native tongue, personally grateful to see this coming President-Elect has our gender, the god(s) that desire to create change, ap- committed to eliminating all we worship or our physical or proaching challenges from the federal funding for cities like emotional ability. position of what is possible Los Angeles—if they don’t ad- In that spirit, I encour- within the context of our own here to his immigration poli- age Los Feliz stakeholders to backyards. cies—within his first 100 days get involved, to connect more That said, I would like to in office, which has prompted with each other and to create offer a few reflections, not as our mayor to speak up to de- change together. If you wish president of the neighborhood fend what makes Los Angeles to do that through the neigh- council, but as a private citizen such a special place. borhood council, check out who cares deeply about my The language and ap- our website: losfeliznc.org and country, my city and my com- proach of this campaign that find a committee that interests munity. minimized others’ humanity you, reach out to the commit- Much as we may wish it is an unwelcome addition to tee chair(s) and get active. We were otherwise, our President- our nation’s top leadership and are all better off when we each Elect is a man who has deni- it is absolutely unwelcome here step up. You can also email grated women, racial and eth- at home. me directly at president@los- Year-End Buyer Rush in Swing nic minorities, undocumented As president of the Los feliznc.org. Thank you and immigrants, and Muslims, Feliz Neighborhood Council, happy holidays everyone. utumn signals change in the air—and in the year-end real estate market, too. Some market areas may have cooled, A but around here, fi rst-time buyers continue to snap up “affordable” properties in the $1 million price range. If you’re a buyer, will you take advantage of today’s opportunities? [silver lake neighborhood council] 2465 Ivanhoe Dr. Community Involvement in Restoring Reservoir Prime Silver Lake By Anne-Marie Johnson, Co-Chair SLNC Governing Board $1,300,000

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The Los Angeles Dept. Of In January, another choose to share their opinion 3 Bedrooms Water and Power (LADWP) meeting will be held to dis- in an email to the board, in- 2.5 Baths held its third Silver Lake Res- cuss what to do, if anything, clude their name and address. 1,865 square feet, per ervoir Project community about the “tiger stripping” on The SLNC board believes the assessor meeting November 14th at the reservoir banks, meaning the opinions and concerns of id-Century Marshall High School. cracks that have been previ- Silver Lake residents who are MModern Although it was not one of ously patched with asphalt. most impacted by land use, one-level, house the most attended meetings, The Silver Lake Neigh- license, traffic or any Silver north-of-the-Boulevard. Den; hardwood fl ooring; grassy garden; spa; sunny, private and quiet. No dogs, smokers. Close to those present were engaged borhood Council (SLNC) Lake issue, should be especial- neighborhood and at times animated. receives dozens of calls and ly taken into consideration. Richard Stanley Representatives of the emails regarding issues facing The SLNC wishes you, #1 Agent - Los Feliz Offi ce, 2015 LADWP and Los Angeles the board each month. your family and friends a and 1995-2009 City Councilmembers Da- It is vital for SLNC Gov- wonderful holiday season. We Estates Director vid Ryu and Mitch O’Farrell, Architectural and Historic Properties erning Board members to take hope you will take a minute to Specialist who both represent the area, into consideration the needs think of those who are facing [email protected] assured the audience the reser- and opinions of Silver Lake con- tough times and contribute to 213 300-4567 cell / voice mail voirs were scheduled to be re- stituents before rendering a vote. your favorite charity. ©2016 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal filled, to historic levels, in May During the November 7 For info about the SLNC Housing Opportunity. Owned and operated by NRT LLC. All rights reserved. If your property is listed with another broker, this is not intended as a solicitation. CalBRE license 2017, using well water and re- meeting, the board voted to and our calendar of meetings, #: 00971211 directed rain run off. recommend that those who please visit silverlakenc.org.

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High School Sports Roundup CD13 from page 1 the Los Angeles City College himself as being “in his 50s,” According to O’Farrell’s area south of Los Feliz and has been at the forefront of By Mike Guardabascio, Special to the Ledger campaign donation filings, west of Silver Lake. “I think fighting one of O’Farrell’s John Marshall SS Division 1 semifinals, where 583 donations have come in [O’Farrell] took opportunities most controversial projects, a High School the Cubs fell 9-5 to Orange Lu- thus far for the 56-year-old for himself without thinking Target store which currently theran, who would eventually incumbent, who won he seat of the community, like over- stands half-built in the district The Barristers football team win the championships. Loyola from a crowded field of can- development. My community at the corner of Sunset Boule- had a tough year with an over- finished the year at 23-8 and didates in 2013. Los Angeles in the district is a dump.” vard and Western Avenue. all record of 3-8 but did earn will be one of the top teams in Mayor Eric Garcetti previous- The development is still an at-large bid in the LA City the state again next year. ly represented the area. embroiled in litigation, main- Section Division III playoffs, Loyola’s football team fin- Council District 13 in- ly over its proposed height, where they were defeated 43-7 ished the year at 3-7, short of a cludes Atwater Village, East which exceeds zoning rules by Reseda. playoff berth. Hollywood, Echo Park, Ely- in the area, but which was Marshall’s girls’ volleyball sian Valley, Hollywood, Little approved by the Los Angeles team finished 9-16 and fell in Campbell Hall Armenia, Silver Lake and oth- City Council. the first round of the playoffs er communities. Haines pointed to in five sets to Legacy. The Vikings’ football team According to an analysis O’Farrell’s penchant for de- had a tough end to the season. by the Los Feliz Ledger, almost velopment in the district Immaculate Heart After being ranked in the top 75% of O’Farrell’s campaign for the formation of the High School four all season in the CIF-SS’ donations are from donors “Neighborhood Integrity Division 13, Campbell Hall outside of Council District 13. Initiative,”—a measure that Juan Markos The Pandas girls’ volleyball lost its final three games, in- Under city rules, individuals seeks to stop what’s known team finished with an overall cluding a 14-10 regular season can donate up to $700 for a as “spot zoning”—where the record of 5-14. finale to Viewpoint that kept candidate. Markos, who said he Los Angeles City Council them out of the playoffs with Of O’Farrell’s current do- moved to the area five years approves projects on a case- Loyola High School a 2-2 league record. Campbell nations, the Ledger’s analysis ago from the Westside, is a by-case basis against current Hall was led by senior running reveals 33% from donors out- property manager in the area city zoning rules—that will After its Cross Country team back Johnny Jones, who had side the district and 24% from and has never run for public also be on the March ballot. was ranked No. 1 in the CIF 17 carries for 138 yards. within the district are from office. He added he is not con- The initiative, if approved, Southern Section’s Division 2 those with ties to developers, cerned about O’Farrell’s cur- would impose a two-year mor- for much of the year, the Cubs Flintridge Prep real estate or construction. rent war chest of donations. atorium on real estate projects fell short of the CIF champi- (La Cañada) Concerns about “I am not afraid of Mitch’s that require changes of the onship at the finals meet in O’Farrell’s proclivity for devel- money and advertising,” he city’s current zoning rules. Riverside earlier in November, The Rebels will look forward opment was echoed time and said. Some such developments, but Loyola still finished strong to a promising winter sports time again in interviews with Candidate Doug Haines including those large in scale in fourth place. season, but Flintridge Prep en- some of his opponents. shares Markos’ concerns about and “small lot sub-divisions” The Cubs had a team time joyed some fall success as well. “There are many reasons some of O’Farrell’s develop- where multi-unit housing is of 1:16:50 and were led by a The Rebels’ 8-man football I am running,” said 33-year- ment choices. built on what was previously see CD13 page 24 sensational run from senior team, competing in the CIF- old Juan Markos, who lives in Haines, who describes Charlie Sherman, who fin- SS Division 1, finished the ished sixth overall out of 154 year 7-4 in the quarterfinals runners with a time of 14:59. of the playoffs. After beating Sherman was backed up by Rolling Hills Prep 43-26, the David McAndrews (15:24), Rebels fell 91-46 to top-seeded Alejandro Salinas (15:25), Co- Mojave. The Rebels girls’ vol- rey Kumamoto (15:30), Bran- leyball team went 10-15, led don Cobian (15:31), and Liam by sophomore Courtney John- Jamieson (15:31). All but two son and freshmen Jada Gritton of those runners are juniors, and Ellen Chang—the trio making 2017 a bright future combined for 7.8 kills per set. for Loyola Cross Country. With the fourth-place fin- Marlborough School ish, Loyola advanced to the state championship meet. The Mustangs’ girls’ volley- Loyola’s excellent water ball team was one of the sur- polo season ended in the CIF- see SPORTS page 30

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CD13 from page 22 “The community needs to that challenging an incumbent Shivers wrote. view, especially, he said, after zoned for single-family hous- be respected,” he said. “It’s not is “a huge hurdle,” Haines also “These issues have gone the results of the November ing, end up in the courts. just development or planning. said he’s not concerned about unattended to by council- presidential election. “Most of the litigation,” Mitch has isolated himself the money O’Farrell has raised Zide, who said he is in Haines said, is in O’Farrell’s from the people he is sworn to for his campaign. his 40s, like the other candi- district. serve.” “People who are upset dates pointed to O’Farrell’s “The Neighborhood In- Haines, who works as a with Mitch will not be per- decisions on development and freelancer film editor, moved suaded by fliers that Mitch what he said was O’Farrell’s to Los Angeles from Michigan has paid for,” he said. “We disregard for the community. in 1989. can crack the incumbency,” he “Mitch is very pro-devel- He said he also chose to said. “Look at Trump.” opment,” Zide said. “But what run for O’Farrell’s seat because Francis “Coyote” Shivers, they are building are large the district is “a mess.” has also declared as a candidate. projects, large luxury devel- “Let’s be frank,” he said. Shivers, 51, a Canadian- opments. We do need more “You drive [Council District born actor and musician, is units, but these don’t fall in 13] and it’s no paradise. It currently a councilmember on the category of [affordability]. needs to be cleaned up.” the Hollywood United Neigh- Bill Zide [O’Farrell] has ignored the He said he would seek a borhood Council. community.” reduction of the building of Shivers was named in man Mitch O’Farrell,” Shivers Zide, who has served on luxury condos and apartments 2008 a “vexatious litigant” statement read. both the Hollywood Studio Doug Haines whose rents are out-of-reach by the Los Angeles Superior Candidate Billy Zide, and East Hollywood neigh- for most. Court, meaning one who files when asked why he was run- borhood councils, said that tegrity Initiative is a direct “People are leaving here,” reoccurring lawsuits against ning, pointed immediately to while O’Farrell and his staff result of that. It’s because of he said, “because they can’t af- others as a way to harass or the winner of the race’s lon- attempt to get community in- Mitch. Mitch does not seem ford to live here.” intimidate, in the case of Shiv- ger than usual term of 5 ½ put, his feeling is it is not be- to understand he is creating all While acknowledging ers, against two former wives years. ing heard. these problems for everyone. and a girlfriend. The longer term is a re- “The end results,” Zide He has blinders on,” Haines According to a statement, sult of the 2015 voter ap- said, “is the decision was al- said. Shivers said he chose to run in proved initiative to align ready made. The input is not But Haines, who served the race because of “rampant city council elections in odd taken seriously. People feel four terms on the East Holly- police corruption and celebri- number years—as is the case that no one is really listen- wood Neighborhood Council ty favoritism at our local [Los in 2017—with state and fed- ing.” and is a current boardmember Angeles Police Dept.] pre- eral elections. The approved Zide, who lives in Thai on the Hollywood Studio Dis- cinct,” including “sustained measure, which will take ef- Town in East Hollywood trict Neighborhood Council, practices of civil rights viola- fect in 2020, means CD13 and works in freelance film said another reason he chose tions,” that have cost taxpayers will not have another elec- and television writing and to run is because O’Farrell, he hundreds of thousands of dol- tion until 2022. production, pointed to his said, has turned a deaf ear to lars and the victimization and “There’s no time like the concerns of development, af- the community he serves. exploitation of the homeless, present,” Zide said in an inter- see CD13 page 25 Coyote Shivers

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CD13 from page 24 that Zide admires, he could chest, but he is more vulner- Markham currently lives in people, like me, would be hap- fordable housing and other only answer with a com- able than people realize. There the district near Hollywood py for this.” quality of life issues like traf- plaint. is a lot of unhappiness out Boulevard and La Brea Av- White, who runs a trans- fic and parking that led him “He has a specific agen- there,” he said. enue but has spent consid- lation business with his wife, to run. da. He believes the best way Gordan P. Markham, erable time both in London Ines, relayed a story where he “I decided to run to put to improve Hollywood and and in Holland, where he had a water bubbling up from my money where my mouth the 13th is through large- was raised as a child. He only is and try and do something scale development geared recently returned to Los An- rather than be on the other towards bringing in people geles last year. side complaining,” Zide said. with more money and larger “When I returned to L.A., He also said renters rights businesses.” I realized how happy I was,” have been encroached upon by Zide said he knows of Markham, who has never run so-many evictions under the businesses in Silver Lake that for public office, said. “L.A. can no longer afford their leas- feels like home. I thought to es, due to higher rents. myself, ‘How do I give some- “He sincerely believes this thing back?’” is the way to improve the area Markham said he, too, as a whole. I don’t think that is unconcerned about the Puck Markham is what makes these diverse amount of money O’Farrell neighborhoods Los Angeles. has raised thus far to finance Lehi White We don’t want to be New known by the long-stand- his re-election campaign. York. The district is getting ing family nickname of “It does not all come down a broken water line in a park- more unaffordable and people “Puck” said he is running for to money,” he said. “Look at way near his home. Repeated our presidential election. It’s attempts to get the city to all about feet on the ground.” repair it, he said, were futile Lehi White, 58, said he is something he said confounded Jessica Salan running mostly because he is him because of Los Angeles’s Ellis Act, a 1985 California “Mitch has a huge war chest, but he is frustrated with city services, lack of rain. law that allows property own- more vulnerable than people realize. like so many potholes. “Either we seriously have ers to evict tenants if they no According to White, a water shortage or we don’t,” longer want to be in the rental There is a lot of unhappiness out there.” where he lives, near Glendale he said. business. — Bill Zide Boulevard, the street condi- With water conservation Under the law, landlords tion, he said, is “nauseating.” on his mind, he additionally can’t rent the newly vacated According to marks post- said he is unsure how the wa- units for five years. Owners ed by the city of Los Angeles, ter needs for so many new resi- can, however, remove tenants many streets in the district dential units being built in the for long-term building renova- are getting pushed further and O’Farrell’s seat, in part, to find receive poor grades and, ac- district will be met. tions, conversions to condos or further out. We can see the creative solutions for the area’s cording to media reports, are “I always wonder,” he said, for their private use, say for a writing on the wall and it’s not homelessness. not a priority for the city to “did the city get enough from duplex, for example. good.” “I have experience with improve. the developer to absorb so “Everyone I talk to says Zide also said he wants poverty elimination,” he said. “The bottom line is the much additional infrastruc- the cost of renting anything more historic homes and “There has to be creative ways [streets in the] area where I live ture?” in Hollywood or in [Council places preserved and pointed to address these issues and find gets a ‘D’ or an ‘F’ and the city Candidates that did not District 13] is at the top of the directly to the demolition of solutions.” has no plans to do anything respond to a request for an in- list,” he said. “There are a lot of a famed architect A.C. Mar- Markham has a back- about it.” terview were: Derek Fuchs, Sa- people that are unhappy.” tin home on Kenmore Avenue ground in financial services, White’s idea is to pos- lans, Nelson Alexander Alfaro, While Zide, who said he that the city council voted to both in the United States and sibly levy a tax for property David de la Torre, Shakana worked on O’Farrell’s 2013 tear down in 2014 for a small in London, where he lived for owners in the area to fund “Shay” Beatty, Sylvie Shain campaign, said O’Farrell is a lot subdivision. 14 years. While living in the such repairs. He said monies and O’Farrell’s campaign. “very likable guy [and] a very “Once we lose a [home] United Kingdom he worked collected could be managed Candidates have until capable guy, he just does not like that, it’s not coming on community initiatives to by various district neigh- December 7th to qualify for seem to respond,” to those back,” he said. improve and fund community borhood councils and could the March ballot by paying a that have supported him or to When asked of his chanc- projects across London. only be used for such repairs $300 fee and receiving 500 community concerns. es, Zide said his or any other Recently, concerned locally. verified signatures within the When asked for policy competitor’s is not a long shot. about the high rate of sui- “I think a reasonable so- district or paying no regis- that O’Farrell has put forth “Mitch has a huge war cide among LGBT youth, lution is to survey the people tration fee but getting 1,000 Markham founded two sum- in the neighborhood councils signatures. mer camps—one in Los An- and say would you be willing The next campaign do- geles and the other in Cape to pay an extra property tax if nation reporting period is WORRIED? 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[OUR BREAD AND BUTTER] [STARGAZING] First Congregational Church of Los Angeles Mixes New Year’s Eve to Last Traditional Style with a Progressive Message One More Second By Kimberly Gomez, Ledger Columnist Anthony Cook, Ledger Columnist

Behind the doors of the said Fregin. Winter begins nickname, The Full Cold imposing gothic revival cathe- Worship services in the Northern Hemisphere Moon. Last Quarter is on the dral that rises above the west- are held at 11 a.m. ev- at the solstice, which occurs at 20th, and New Moon occurs ern border of Westlake, one ery Sunday, but a mu- at 2:44 a.m., Pacific Standard on the 28th. may be pleasantly surprised sical prelude from the Time on the 21st. It is the Earlier this year, the re- to find that this home to the largest church pipe shortest day of the year. The sponsible government agencies city’s oldest protestant con- organ in the world be- Sun then illuminates Los An- announced that a “leap sec- gregation, the First Congrega- gins a half hour earlier geles for only 9 hours and 53 ond” would be inserted into tional Church of Los Angeles, to welcome the com- minutes. Winter will end with the last second of 2016, Uni- is actually a progressive place munity. the arrival of spring on March versal Time, to bring Earth’s First Congregational Church of Los Angeles is cel- 20, 2017. irregular rotation into agree- of worship. The tranquil ca- ebrating 150 continuous years of service. According to associate thedral, awe-inspiring The brightest planet, Ve- ment with astronomical obser- minister, Laura Fregin, the in spaciousness and architec- fill with the sounds of Handel’s nus, is eye-catching after sun- vations. spirit of asking questions is tural elements, creates a tradi- masterpiece, The Messiah. set, when it appears high in the Therefore, 23:59 Coordi- a huge part of faith at First tional setting for accessing art In addition, on Sunday, southwest sky. The crescent nated Universal Time on the Church—the common name and music as a spiritual journey. December 4th, drummer Pe- Moon will pose next to Venus 31st will be 61 seconds long. for the church—which is cel- Parishioners say Sunday ter Erskine will perform a con- on the 2nd and 3rd. This is the same minute as ebrating 150 years of continu- services, led by senior min- temporary riff on an ancient The giant planet Jupiter is 3:59 p.m., Pacific Standard ous service this year. ister, Dr. R. Scott Colglazier prayer service with Dr. Scott visible from the early morning Time on the 31st. “This gothic cathedral is have included music and art, Colglazier. until sunrise, and it appears At that time, you can see very forward thinking and in- educational talks from scien- And on Christmas Eve, close to the bright star Spica of the extra second displayed on clusive of every age and gender tists, and even rabbis to illus- First Church will offer three Virgo the Maiden. the United States Naval Ob- identity, and every culture and trate common reasons to con- services. At 5 p.m. there will Telescope users can watch servatory Master Clock web- color,” said Fregin. nect with each other. be a service for children and the planet’s four largest moons site, and that of the National The strength of people, “[The] of art and families and at 8 p.m. and 11 reposition themselves around Institute of Standards and said Fregin, and of faith in a music and the message…all of p.m., there will be candlelight Jupiter as they orbit around the Technology at time.gov loving God are at the core of these things I feel are impor- services of lessons and carols planet, as well as the changing First Church’s message. tant to me and my life,” said to celebrate with words and patterns of storms as they trace “As a journey church Jason Lambert, who met his music of the season. patterns in the deep clouds Happy rather than an answer church, wife, Catherine Vogt at a First that cover the planet’s face. Holidays The Moon is first quarter First Church believes in the Church young adult function. First Congregational Church from the flow of people’s lives and genu- During the season of Ad- of Los Angeles, 540 South on the 7th. December’s Full inely supports all people in the vent, November 27th to De- Commonwealth Avenue, Moon occurs on the 13th this Los Feliz Ledger process of spiritual seeking,” cember 24th, the church will 213-385-1341, fccla.org year. It bears the traditional

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[SENIOR MOMENTS] [RESTAURANT REVIEW] Keeping Safe Analyzing Jonathan Gold’s 101 Best Restaurants By Stephanie Vendig, Ledger Columnist By Pat Saperstein, Ledger Restaurant Critic

No one is cause of your muscle tone, it How does Jonathan Gold sanong, and her brother, Tui And in the western reach- i m m u n e was easier for you to use your come up with his 101 Best Res- Sungkamee, took over. With es of Glendale, Adana is a hid- from falling. After all, when muscles to pull yourself back taurants list? He likely keeps a huge menu of fiery Southern den treasure that famously im- we were learning to walk, we up. the methodology a close se- Thai dishes, it’s still one of the pressed the New York Times. did a lot of falling. However, But during aging, you are cret, but every year the Pulit- best places to impress a guest The cozy Middle Eastern the risk of falling is greater as less able to rely on your mus- zer Prize-winning Los Angeles with the vast range of Thai restaurant is an exceedingly you get older. cles to help with keeping up- Times restaurant critic throws cooking. good value for platters of ke- According to the National right or balanced. a bunch of new entries onto It’s hard to quarrel with babs and mezze in every con- Council of Aging, one in three Becoming sedentary, the list, and every year a few the inclusion of Sqirl, even if figuration. adults, 65 and older, fall every medications, dehydration, and old quirky favorites remain. the deceptively simple Virgil year in this country. visual impairment can all lead The refreshing thing Avenue cafe sometimes seems Mid-City In fact, every 13 seconds, to falls. about the much-discussed list too hip to bear. But Jessica Providence, Republique, an older adult is seen in the On the other hand, ob- is its lack of pretension—de- Koslow’s dedication to flavor Angelini Osteria and the emergency room for a fall. stacles in your home can be spite high-flying entries like and technique put the simple Mozzaplex, as Gold calls Piz- Falls are considered the trouble. Thus, it would be ben- Providence, Spago and Trois breakfast and lunch spot up zeria Mozza, Osteria Mozza, leading cause of injuries in eficial to assess one’s home to Mec. Downtown’s Guerilla there with the big guns. Chi Spacca and Mozza2Go, Tacos is still a truck, though Sapp Coffee Shop and its are mainstays in Gold’s book. an actual restaurant is in the signature dish of boat noodles Ludo Lefebvre’s haute works, and a meal at Attari is beloved by other famous tasting laboratory Trois Mec Every 13 seconds, an older adult is seen Sandwich Shop in Westwood foodies too, including Antho- and tiny bistro Le Petit Trois or Roy Choi’s Locol will only ny Bourdain. It’s a little grun- get separate entries. in the emergency room for a fall. set you back a few bucks. gy, still cash-only, and at this Newer entries include two Here are a few of Gold’s point seems to be hanging on meat-centric restaurants: the new and old picks near the Los the list out of sheer nostalgia. new Highland Ave. location of older adults resulting in hip avoid unnecessary falls. Feliz and Mid-City areas. Baroo is the next logi- Salt’s Cure and Odys & Penel- fractures, head trauma and The National Council of cal step after Sqirl -- its grain ope, the grill-focused spot from even death. Older adults are Aging, a charitable organiza- East Hollywood bowls filled with carefully fer- and Quinn Hatfield. hospitalized five times more tion, advocates for the 60+ Many of us, including Gold, mented vegetables are almost Also on the meaty side often because of falls than for population. Recently they have been eating at Marouch more art than cuisine. of the spectrum is Bludso’s injuries from other causes. have been focusing on Fall in East Hollywood for 20 BBQ on La Brea Avenue, an Further analysis shows Prevention Programs to reach years or more. The prices inch Silver Lake area even more casual temple to all that more than 75% of these older adults by promoting a up gradually, but it’s still one The greater Silver Lake area things smoked. falls takes place in an older variety of community-based of the better full-service Mid- tends to be known for res- 101 Best Restaurants 2016 adult’s own home. In addition, programs. dle Eastern options in the Hol- taurants that are a little more is a highly personal list that those who are 75 and older are They are evidence-based lywood area. Is it better than scene than cuisine. But Kris adroitly combines the city’s four to five times more likely programs proven to reduce the Carousel? The meat dishes Yenbamroong’s Northern Thai finest tables, old favorites of than those between the ages risk of falling and to address may be better at Marouch, Night + Market Song and every ethnicity and bold new of 65 to 74 to be admitted to issues of strength, balance, while some of the salads and Alimento, with subtle Ital- experiments. a long-term care facility for fears of falling, exercises for sides seem brighter-tasting at ian flavors from the owners of It wouldn’t be your list a year or longer as a conse- fitness, and increased activity. Carousel. You can’t go wrong Sotto, make the cut. or my list—spare a thought quence of a fall. To learn more about these with either one. New to the list is Salazar for Luv 2 Eat Thai—but The causes of falls are var- programs as well as tips on fall Gold and this reviewer in Atwater, the uber-popular giving the eater something to ied. When you were younger, prevention, go to ncoa.org/ have both been huge Jitlada outdoor Mexican restaurant debate while noshing is part you may have tripped, but be- healthy-aging/falls-prevention supporters ever since Jazz Sing- from the Mexicali Taco folks. of the fun.

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[MOTHER OF INVENTION] [KEEN TO BE GREEN] So Long, Not-So-Sweet ‘16 A Time for Action By Rita Mauceri, Ledger Columnist By Meher McArthur, Ledger Columnist

killed at least a third of the pop- I had hoped this will not be enough to threaten the environment. ulation of Europe.” to be writing prevent the United States from We need to support or- Harry Mount, a journal- something light-hearted this the Paris Climate ganizations with the clout to ist with the Telegraph harkens month, confident that our new Agreement or drilling for oil lobby for the environment in back to the devastating years president would be a protector offshore and in our national Washington, like the Sierra “between 1939 and 1945, of the environment. Instead, parks. Nor will it prevent our Club, the California League when more than 60 million along with fears of increased new leaders from supporting of Conservation Voters, the people lost their lives during social and political unrest, increased dirty coal produc- Nature Conservancy and the the Second World War.” Americans will now have lead- tion and boosting destructive Environmental Defense Fund. History Today columnist ers who will unravel recent agricultural practices. This holiday season, rath- Paul Lay’s pick? 1914. critical efforts to slow down It is hard not to feel pow- er than going out and buying “In July of that year, a Eu- climate change, decrease de- erless and frustrated. ropean order that had brought pendence on fossil fuels and Instead of sliding into a more stuff, we can donate to peace, prosperity and extraor- reduce waste and pollution sinkhole of depression and these organizations to help I generally consider myself dinary artistic and scientific created by our culture of con- panic, however, we have to them ensure that we all have an optimist, and since having progress, began to unravel,” sumption. do everything in our power a future. kids, I do my best not to dwell Lay wrote, “The vast conflict I was reassured when Cal- to protect our air, water, food No time this month for too much on the negative. that followed led directly to ifornia Governor Jerry Brown and the future of our species. suggestions on recycling gift- That said, I find myself strug- the Russian Revolution, Nazi pledged to keep up Califor- We need to pressure repre- wrap. It’s time for bigger ac- gling not to jump aboard the Germany, the Holocaust, the nia’s commitment to environ- sentatives on both sides of the tion. sierraclub.org, ecovote. “2016-was-a crap-year” train. atomic bomb, the Cold War mental protection. However, aisle to fight any new bills that org, nature.org, edf.org I mean, it was. and the mess that is the mod- Last Week Tonight host ern Middle East.” John felt so strongly There’s no denying 2016 about it that he ended his sea- has been an emotional and ex- SILVERLAKE Optometry Make Your Back to School Exam TODAY! There’s no denying 2016 has been an emotional and exhausting year. Bowie. Dr. Michel N. Kahwaji Prince. Harambe. Orlando. Brexit. Trump. Dr. Roxana De la Rosa Isis. Bastille Day. Aleppo. 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[THEATER REVIEW] has been producing plays for Mr. Scrooge Retells Dickens’ Classic Christmas Tale children since 1929 and is the longest running children’s the- By Marilyn Tower Oliver, Ledger Theater Critic ater company west of the Mis- I wasn’t in the mood for Scrooge, who considers sissippi. Christmas on the sunny No- Christmas a waste of time, An auxiliary of the As- vember afternoon when I went scolds his hardworking clerk, sistance League of Southern to see the Nine O ’Clock Play- Bob Cratchit, who wants California, the all-volunteer ers’ Mr. Scrooge, a musical in- to leave work early to spend company presents two pro- terpretation of Charles Dick- Christmas Eve with his fam- ductions a year in the historic ens’ A Christmas Carol set in ily including his disabled son, barn-style Walter Lanz Magic Victorian England. Tiny Tim. Auditorium, named after the However, Christmas trees Scrooge detests Christmas legendary cartoonist who cre- trimmed with snowflakes and all it stands for. ated Woody Woodpecker. in the theater’s patio helped That evening he is accost- Weekend ticket sales help underwrite the company’s weekday productions which The Nine O ’Clock Players, one of our local enable approximately 12,500 children a year to experience treasures, has been producing plays for live theater free of charge. children since 1929 and is the longest Many are economically or running children’s theater company west physically challenged. The ghost of Jacob Marley, Scrooge’s deceased business partner (Tara Burnett- Weekday field trips are of the Mississippi. Doering), confronts Scrooge (Jane McNealy) in the Nine O’Clock Players’ produc- tion of Mr. Scrooge. also offered to school groups at a special ticket price. In a pair of undertakers. audience. Lively piano accom- March, the company will pres- change my mood, as did the ed by three spirits who warn The all-women cast is be- paniment performed by the ent Sleeping Beauty. anticipation that crackled in him of his fate if he does not lievable in the male roles. Most show’s musical director Gerald the theater filled with an audi- change is miserly ways. The memorable is Jane McNealy’s Sternbach energizes the cast. Mr. Scrooge, The Assistance ence of all ages. spirit of Christmas past takes spirited interpretation of the Following the produc- League Playhouse, 1367 North Dickens’ familiar story him back to his youth when he greedy Mr. Scrooge. Pam tion, kids and adults clustered St. Andrews Place. Free park- is a tale of how at Christmas, rejected his fiancé in order to McGeary effectively portrays around the actors in the patio ing in lot at North St. Andrews love can vanquish greed. The spend his time making more Mrs. Dilber, Scrooge’s house- for autographs and photos. I Place and Fernwood Place, opening scene takes place in money. keeper who surreptitiously pil- was impressed by the diversity Saturday, December 3rd and the street in front of Ebene- Later, he sees a foreshad- fers his silverware. of the audience that represent- Sunday December 4th at 2 zer Scrooge’s London office. A owing of his death in the spir- The three ghosts, Janice ed an eclectic cross section of p.m. with live carolers and group of revelers sing, “Bring- ited “Knockin’ off His Knick- White, Ariane Raoul-Duval Los Angeles. snow on the last performance ing Home the Christmas Knacks” number sung by his Pike and Judy Rozzeri are not The Nine O ’Clock Play- date. Tickets $15, brownpaper- Tree.” housekeeper Mrs. Dilber and too scary for the mostly young ers, one of our local treasures, tickets.com

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[FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY] effect. It had tracks of wa- meant. It was fun. Field Trip Offers A Taste of Little Tokyo ter dripping into it, playing We also got a chance to like music, and also had real walk around Little Tokyo and By Amalia Mauceri, 5th grade water dripping from pipes sample some mochi, which is Field trips are and unique. also used sounds and voices to above. delicious. All in all, it was a one of my fa- When you first enter, give it an eerie feel. When my class toured sweet way to spend a day and vorite parts of you notice giant One of my favorite the Geffen, we split into small get a taste of what downtown school. In every grade, we get of words like “NOW” or rooms had a pool of water groups and went through the has to offer (pun intended). to go to one of the museums “MORE” or “100 YRS.” The that looked like it was 8 feet exhibit with people called do- “Electric Earth” is at the in Los Angeles. Last year, we letters are made of metal and deep but was actually only 18 cents who asked us what we Geffen through January 15th, went to the Natural History mirrors and light that turn inches deep. The lights in the thought about the art and got and I highly recommend Museum, and this year all the them into art. water gave it a milky, murky us all talking about what it checking it out. fifth graders went to the Gef- Next, you walk through a fen Contemporary at MOCA series of rooms. Many of them in Little Tokyo. are dark and filled with giant The exhibit that’s there video screens showing people right now is called “Electric on empty streets, or wild ani- Earth” and it is by an artist mals (like a deer or an owl) in named Doug Aitken who lives empty motel rooms. The pic- in Venice. It’s really interesting tures feel lonely and the artist

[CITIZENS OF THE WORLD] Mock Election 2016 By Quinton Palmer, 5th grade

During Oc- for our own mock election. tober and A parent built fake vot- Nove mb e r, ing boxes. Our next social our social studies class stud- studies lesson was Election ied American politics. First, Day. We cast our ballots we looked at the history of hopefully. Two days later, voting rights and how they’ve we learned the winner of changed over time. We looked our vote: Hillary Clinton. at government structure and We observed the results of how it works and studied the the real election—Donald three branches: legislative, ex- Trump—and talked about ecutive and judicial. We also the other political parties. learned about the position As a grand finale to the that the President has as our study unit, we had a surprise leader, and studied the federal planned by a fellow class- budget. mate, T.J. Brunel. We used As the big election ap- frosting on pies to split up proached, we studied voting the federal budget according and the political parties: Re- to each party’s opinion. We publican, Democratic, Liber- ate the pie, happily discuss- tarian, and Green. We exam- ing how great the unit was, ined the candidates and their and how great our teacher positions. It was almost time Ms. Bohnsack is. IMMACULATE HEART For Girls Grades 6-12

SPORTS from page 22 had a mixed season, finish- prises of Southern California ing at 15-14 overall. The team in the playoffs this year—af- claimed a co-Sunshine League ter a 12-10 regular season and championship and swept past a second-place finish in the Saugus in the playoff opener Sunshine League, the Mus- before edging Calabasas in tangs ripped off three straight the second round. The Royal sweeps to reach the semifinals Gryphons fell in five sets to St. in Division 2. Joseph, the eventual CIF-SS “Educating the Hearts & Minds of Young Women Since 1906” Marlborough took down Division 3 champions. Hart, Palos Verdes and - ville in straight sets before be- Westridge School Middle School Open House ing knocked out by eventual Saturday, December 3, 2016 champion Ventura, which did Otto Lacayo’s Tigers had a not lose a set all playoffs. The great season, claiming a Prep High School Open House Mustangs earned a berth in League championship and Sunday, December 4, 2016 the CIF State playoffs but fell streaking into the semifinals in the opening round to the of the CIF-SS Division 4 play- Open House events begin at 1 p.m. Bishops in a five-set thriller, offs before falling to Elsinore. 17-25, 19-25, 25-18, 25-23, The Tigers knocked off Royal, Middle School Entrance Exam 15-12. Los Altos, and Monrovia be- Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. fore losing, to end their season Notre Dame High at 26-6. High School Entrance Exam for Admission & Merit Scholarships School Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. Mike Guardabascio is the Megan Hall’s Regal Gry- Prep Sports Editor for the Y Y phons girls’ volleyball team Long Beach Press-Telegram. 5515 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 461-3651 www.immaculateheart.org

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[HOLLYWOOD SCHOOLHOUSE] [IMMACULATE HEART] Celebrating Dia de los Muertos Season of Joy, Spirit of Giving By Rubin, 6th grade By Lauren Berger ’18

I have been cently, the sixth grade class cluded the Aztec and Spanish This pastAngeles Skid Row and down- attending just finished one in celebration contributions to the holiday. Nove mb er, town area. Hollywood of the Mexican holiday, Dia After we were finished Immaculate Returning afresh from Schoolhouse de los Muertos for our Spanish writing our reports, we began Heart High Thanksgiving Break, it’s be- since I was class. Personally, I like these to create a presentation that we School stu- ginning to look a lot like in preschool. kinds of projects because it would show to the whole class. dents radiat- Christmas as Christmas cheer As I am now is another way for us to show Many people created posters ed more than now surges over the campus. a 6th grader, what we have been learning. and other visuals to share in just Pumpkin Spice. Heeding Called Immaculate Heart’s my classmates and I will be Before we began our re- front of the class, but I, myself, the vocational call to serve, “Twelve Days of Christmas,” preparing for graduation in ports, we were all given a topic made a movie. The process the Campus Ministry Lead- student clubs now host 12 seven months. to focus on. One option we was fun and educational and, ership Team led the school in days of holiday-themed ac- We will have completed could explore was the tradi- as this was a big part of our its annual Thanksgiving Food tivities. Students get festive in many projects by the end of tional foods eaten on Dia de los grade, we all put lots of work Drive. Students, faculty, and DIY workshops for up-cycled the school year, but most re- Muertos. My assignment in- into it. administration collaborated ornament making, caroling, in an effort to collect dry and cookie decorating, and more. canned goods in addition to Next, the student choir pres- raising funds to donate to ents the annual Christmas the Casa Esperanza Center. Concert, singing a mix of Literally meaning “House of traditional and contemporary Hope,” the non-profit organi- Yuletide favorites. The Christ- [THOMAS STARR KING] us that she was moving up zation was founded by retired mas Program and Christmas our test to the next day as a Mannequin Challenge members of the Immaculate Formal follow, officially mark- consequence. We just stared By Owen Sussman, 7th grade Heart Community and works ing the final day of the 2016 soundlessly back at her, still to serve underprivileged resi- school year. Last week, the mannequin challenge?” as mannequins. dents of Blythe Street in Pan- Prospective students and King Middle echoed across our campus. Ev- The mannequin challenge orama City. The drive made their families can visit our School wit- ery student was excited to do brought home the power of so- possible Thanksgiving meals decorated campus and meet nessed the power of social the challenge as a school. cial media for me—the power for neighborhood families. faculty during our annual media after a challenge was I was in my science class- to inspire many people to do Immaculate Heart Middle open house events. The IH posted on Instagram for every room at 11:11, and the teach- something together sponta- School also sponsored a simi- Middle School Open House kid to pretend to be a manne- er was taken by surprise when neously. Imagine if someone lar effort with its food drive on will begin at 1 p.m. on Satur- quin at 11:11 a.m. on Novem- all the students suddenly posted a “solve global warm- behalf of the Adopt-a-Family day, December 3rd, followed ber 7th. froze in place, and wouldn’t ing challenge.” Perhaps then Program. These items will be by the IH High School Open The day the challenge took make a sound. Frustrated the world would quickly have delivered later this month to House at 1 p.m. on Sunday, place, shouts of “Are you doing by their silence, she told a solution. struggling families in the Los December 4th. Re a d y. Set. Grow.

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