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Campaign calls for Schooln is back in session for LAUSD Teachers returned to class on Wednesday BHPDn chief’s removal Beverly Hills mayor, after district, union council affirm their ended the strike support for the chief $! "$ !$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ amid multiple lawsuits Hours before a deal to end the $" $! "$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Los Angeles Unified School District teachers strike was On the heels of multiple law- announced, teachers at West suits against Beverly Hills Police Hollywood Elementary School Chief Sandra Spagnoli, local resi- picketed along the Sunset Strip dents have launched a campaign on a windy Tuesday morning seeking to oust her from the job. with a few of their students. Led by longtime resident and “I think we’re definitely mak- former Beverly Hills City Council photo by Edwin Folven ing a change,” said Juliet Melzer, candidate Vera Markowitz, the photo by Luke Harold A campaign centering on com- who has been a teacher at West BHPD Crisis campaign has creat- Teachers and students at West Hollywood Elementary picketed along plaints against the Beverly Hills Hollywood Elementary for 14 ed a website, run advertisements years. “People are hearing us the Sunset Strip one last time on Tuesday, hours before United Police Department and Chief and is generating support for loud and clear throughout the Teachers Los Angeles and LAUSD administration ended the strike. Spagnoli’s removal. The chief and Sandra Spagnoli alleges the country.” the city dispute the group’s claims department is in crisis. Terms of the deal between the Garcetti, whose office was “For too long teachers have that the police department is in Los Angeles Unified School involved in marathon negotiating lived with a hard truth to tell – crisis. To the contrary, their con- ness about the more than 20 District and United Teachers Los sessions at City Hall when both that for years our students were $ $ $ tention is the department is being Beverly Hills Police Department Angeles include a 6 percent pay sides resumed talks on Jan. 17, being starved of the resources $ $ $ $ $ $ reformed and changes are occur- employees who have filed law- increase for teachers, reducing indicated on Monday that a reso- they need,” UTLA President Alex ring that will make the city safer. suits, including litigation resulting class sizes by four students for lution could be imminent. Caputo-Pearl said in a statement. Markowitz said she has long in a $2.3 million settlement paid grades 4-12, and increasing nurs- Teachers and union leadership “Our expectations were funda- supported the police department by the city in December to a for- es, library services and coun- assembled at Grand Park on mentally raised by this strike. and decided to launch the BHPD selors. Tuesday afternoon to announce Crisis campaign to raise aware- See Beverly Hills page 22 Los Angeles Mayor Eric the deal. See Strike page 21

Heartn of Hollywood readies for closeup 30 candidates enter At annual State of Hollywood, Councilman Wilshire$" $! "$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ council race topics such as crime, the envi- Mitch O’Farrell details ronment and public health. The new strategic plan The Greater Wilshire Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Neighborhood Council, which Council represents approximate- $! "$ !$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ oversees the neighborhoods ly 60,000 residents and stake- between La Brea and Western holders. Board members serve More pedestrian safety avenues, and from Melrose two-year terms. enhancements, bridge housing to Avenue to Olympic Boulevard, “This is grassroots politics. address the homeless crisis and a is holding an election for new It’s about as hands-on as you can few encouraging crime statistics board members on March 31. get,” said Max Kirkham, chair of were some of the highlights Los The deadline for candidates to the neighborhood council’s elec- Angeles City Councilman Mitch register was Jan. 15, and 30 peo- tion committee and a candidate O’Farrell mentioned at the annual ple threw their hats in to run as to represent Geographic Area 9. State of Hollywood address on representatives in the neighbor- “It’s very fulfilling.” Jan. 17. hood council’s 15 geographic Owen Smith, who has served photo by Luke Harold Moving forward, a new “Heart areas, as well as six special cate- as the council’s president for the of Hollywood” initiative the coun- Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell highlighted progress made gories representing educational past 10 years and is running cilman announced last fall will on homelessness, housing and jobs in Hollywood during the annual institutions, renters, businesses, again to represent Geographic provide a holistic blueprint for State of Hollywood address. nonprofits and religious institu- Area 1, said he is proud to have Hollywood’s continued growth. tions, and an at-large category. been part of a group overseeing “This vision process in and of residents, visitors and business Hollywood Boulevard and The list of candidates includes progress in the area. itself will lead to the kind of excit- owners who walk, and cross, the Highland Avenue, the boulevard some current members as well as “We represent the public, ing change this community has streets of Hollywood every day. welcomed another at the corner of newcomers. which before the neighborhood been longing for,” O’Farrell, 13th Hollywood Boulevard, from Hollywood and Vine. Bicyclists The council is an advisory councils, didn’t have much say,” District, said at the annual event, North Martel Avenue to Barnsdall and walkers account for 44 per- body that provides guidance to Smith said. “This way, they get a held at the Taglyan Complex on Art Park, is part of the high injury cent of people killed or severely the city on new development and collective voice.” Vine Street and hosted by the network of roads throughout the injured while traveling around the quality of life issues such as pub- Other current members such Hollywood Chamber of city that have caused severe city, but only 19 percent of local lic safety, sidewalk repair and as Julie Stromberg, who chairs Commerce. injuries and death. travelers use walking or biking as tree maintenance. It also holds the council’s sustainability com- Part of that process includes Following the first scramble special events and forums on See Wilshire page 22 making the streets safer for the crosswalk in the neighborhood at See Hollywood page 21

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Culture, Chinese folk dance per- ‘Ms. Smith Goes formed by the Beijing Song and Just Down the Road Dance Troupe, Chinese martial arts by the Tianjin Wushu Regiment, folk toSam Washington’ Waterston will join “Scandal” co- music by the Tianjin Folk Orchestra stars Joshua Malina, Jeff Perry and Valentine’s Murder and acrobatics performed by the Bellamy Young for Hebei Acrobatic Troupe. Tickets are Mystery Train a reading of “Ms. Celebrate Valentine’s Day aboard $10. 8440 Wilshire Blvd. lovebeverly- Smith Goes to Fillmore & Western’s Valentine’s hills.com/pig. Washington” on Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Train Thursday, Jan. 24 on Thursday, Feb. 14. The ride features at 7:30 p.m. at Los dinner and a 1970s-style spoof of the Angeles City Hall. Hammer Kids popular “Love Boat” characters on their The gender- Families can celebrate plants in Los aloha voyage aboard the Love Train. switched adapta- Angeles with artist Sarita Dougherty Passengers will enjoy an evening of tion of Sidney Buchman’s screenplay during an event on Sunday, Jan. 27, intrigue, entertainment and music. The for the 1939 Jimmy Stewart classic film from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hammer menu includes choice of prime rib, is adapted and directed by Fountain Museum. Observe and draw native and chicken cordon bleu, blackened pork Theatre Co-Artistic director Stephen non-native plants of Los Angeles, or a chop and vegetarian salad. Tickets are Sachs. Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, plant from memory. The event is part of $90. The train departs at 7 p.m. from 13th District, will host the event in the the Hammer Kids series. Admission is 364 Main St., Fillmore. (805)524-2546, John Ferraro Council Chambers. A free. 10899 Wilshire Blvd. (323)443- fwry.com. catered reception in the City Hall 7000, hammer.ucla.edu. Rotunda follows the play. Admission is free; tickets required. 200 N. Spring St. mssmith.org. photo by Darrett Sanders ‘Forever Flamenco’ Medalion Rahimi and Jeff Marlo star in the West Coast premiere of Fans of flamenco “Paradise,” a moving, funny and thought-provoking drama by Laura won’t want to miss ‘Accidental Death Maria Censabella running from Thursday, Jan. 24, through Sunday, Feb. “Forever Fla- menco” by Kai 17 at the Odyssey Theatre. Two outsiders, a gifted Yemeni-American Of An Anarchist’ Narezo (pictured) The Actors’ Gang presents Italian play- teenager at a poorly rated high school in the South Bronx and her disil- on Sunday, Jan. wright and Nobel Prize winner Dario lusioned biology teacher, form an unlikely scientific partnership with the 27, at 8 p.m. at the Fo’s “Accidental Death Of An hope of securing her a scholarship. When conflicts arise over differences Fountain Theatre. Anarchist,” running from Thursday, in religion, culture and the boundaries of mentorship, their ability to alter Tickets are $40. Jan. 24, through Saturday, March 9. the course of each other’s lives becomes greater than either imagined. 5060 Fountain Ave. (323)663-1525, The play follows a man who invades a fountaintheatre.com police station interrogation room where Showtimes are 8 p.m., Thursday through Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday. an anarchist accused of bombing a rail- Tickets are $35. 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd. (323)960-7724, way station has recently “accidentally” plays411.com/paradise. fallen out of a window. Wearing dis- ‘Where the Chocolate guises and using different voices, the host an immersive Rolex 24 at Daytona man manipulates policemen into a viewing party on Saturday, Jan. 26, Mountains’Filmforum will host a return screening truth-inducing hysteria. Showtimes are Joe Praml on from 3 to 6 p.m. Participants can watch of Pat O’Neill’s latest film “Where the 8 p.m., Thursday through Saturday. A the Daytona race, get behind the wheel Chocolate Mountains” on Sunday, Jan. preview on Jan. 24 is pay what you can; ‘Frankenstein’Join West Hollywood resident and of a simulator and listen to on-the-track 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Spielberg Theatre tickets are $34.99. 9070 Venice Blvd. poet Joe Praml for “Discovering interviews with some of the biggest at the Egyptian Theatre. General admis- (310)838-4264, theactorsgang.com. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein” on names in motorsports. The evening will sion is $10. 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Saturday, Jan. 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. at end with dinner by Drago. General (323)377-7238, lafilmforum.org. the Westwood Branch Library. Praml admission is $99. 6060 Wilshire Blvd. will share his story of discovery when (323)964-6331, petersen.org. AdoptionPeople considering meetingchild adoption and he first read Shelley’s “Frankenstein; foster parenting are encouraged to or, The Modern Prometheus,” as a Writers seminar attend an informational meeting about boy. The event celebrates the book’s Aspiring writers are invited to an resources on Saturday, Jan. 26, from 10 200th anniversary. Praml will also Lunar New Year Independent Writers of Southern a.m. to noon at Children’s Bureau read from his upcoming autobio- Celebrate with the city of Beverly California seminar titled “What Kind of Magnolia Family Place. Children’s graphical novel, “JFC!” 1246 Hills at its eighth annual Chinese New Publishing Is Right for You?” on Bureau resource parents protect and Glendon Ave. (310)474-1739, Year celebration on Saturday, Jan. 26, Sunday, Jan. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the nurture children, meet their develop- joepraml.com. at 3 p.m. at the Saban Theatre. The Veterans Memorial Building in Culver mental needs and support children’s celebration of the year of the pig City. Admission is free for IWOSC relationships with birth families. 1910 includes the Chinese Peking Opera members; $15 for nonmembers. 4117 Magnolia Ave. (213)342-0162, and Peking Opera Fashion Show per- Overland Ave. (310)773-8075, all4kids.org. RolexThe Petersen 24 Automotive at Daytona Museum will formed by the Beijing Liangxiang iwosc.org.

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AllenCo over effects of the com- Republican district that Hillary pany’s oil wells in South L.A. Clinton won in the 2016 presiden- when she was 9. tial election. Hill credited the Newly elected local women highlight third Women’s Marches were also Women’s March crowd for pro- held in New York, San Francisco, pelling more women into annual Women’s March in downtown LA Denver, Washington, D.C., and Congress, closing the gender gap. n that it’s your turn,” Carrillo said to al event. Speakers included other cities throughout the nation “That means that women only Organizers said the thousands of women gathered women’s rights attorney Gloria for the third time since Trump’s make up one in four members of 200,000 people at Pershing Square, before the Allred, Los Angeles City inauguration sparked the inaugural congress,” she said. “And if you march to Los Angeles City Hall. Councilwomen Nury Martinez and marches in 2017. look at the two sides of the aisle marched to City Hall “Run, organize, raise money and Monica Rodriguez, Los Angeles Newly elected U.S. Rep. Katie you can see the difference in the last weekend give everybody hell, because we County Supervisor Hilda Solis, Hill (D-Agua Dulce), who defeat- diversity that we’ve got. But that need you to have a seat at the table activist and author Zoe Nicholson, ed incumbent Republican Steve means that we’re never going to to make decisions about our bod- and Nalleli Cobo, who helped start Knight, ran “the most millennial get to true equality unless we get ies, our community, our family, the a grassroots campaign against campaign ever” in a traditionally equal representation.” A former undocumented immi- future of our state and the future of grant from Boyle Heights, Wendy this nation.” Carrillo prevailed in a field of 11 One of her colleagues in the men and one other woman in a Legislature, longtime labor activist 2017 special election for a state Maria Elena Durazo, won the Assembly seat vacated by Jimmy November state Senate race to Gomez, who left to serve in replace Kevin de Leon, who was Congress. termed out. She announced her Carrillo (D-Los Angeles) was candidacy in April 2017, and told one of several women serving their the Los Angeles Times that her first terms representing Los opposition to the Trump adminis- Angeles in multiple levels of gov- tration inspired her to run. ernment who spoke at the “When we back each other up, Women’s March on Jan. 19, under- we have more power,” Durazo (D- scoring the impact the movement Los Angeles) said. has had on local politics. Organizers said 200,000 “Don’t wait for anyone to tap marchers took to the streets of you on the shoulder and tell you downtown L.A. for the third annu-

photo by Luke Harold Thousands of women, many with signs, marched from Pershing Square to Los Angeles City Hall on Saturday.

Governor announces new Office of the First Partner n stereotypes, and forging a new The office will focus more equitable path forward,” on women, families, Siebel Newsom said. As part of the creation of the youth and gender Office of the First Partner, the gov- equality ernor announced the appointment of two senior public servants to lead Gov. Gavin Newsom and First the office’s efforts. 25% Discount for Temple Members Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom Becky Beland McNaught, 32, of announced the creation of the Sacramento, has been appointed TOTA Office of the First Partner within chief of staff in the Office of the Use Discount Code: the governor’s executive team. First Partner. McNaught previously The first partner and her team served as the Democratic counsel will focus on lifting up women and for the U.S. Senate Small Business their families, breaking down barri- and Entrepreneurship Committee ers for our youth, and furthering the and was the lead author of the com- cause of gender equity in mittee’s 2017 minority staff report California. “Tackling the Gender Gap: What “I have always been so proud of Women Entrepreneurs Need to Sunday, Jennifer’s important work shifting Thrive.” This position does not cultural norms and advancing the require Senate confirmation and the January 27 cause of gender equality across our compensation is $145,000. society,” Gov. Newsom said. “I am McNaught is a Democrat. excited that she will focus her Hannah Milgrom, 28, of San 9:30am to efforts and expertise on our Francisco, has been appointed 8444 Wilshire Blvd. California communities, and help director of communications in the ensure that California continues to Office of the First Partner. Milgrom 1:15 pm Beverly Hills, CA 90211 lead on issues of equality.” most recently served as surrogate “It is the honor of a lifetime to director on the Newsom for serve the people of California as Governor Campaign, where she first partner, and I am excited to use managed all public appearances this platform to continue advocat- and communications for the first ing for gender equality across our partner. This position does not great state. The work of the Office require Senate confirmation and the of the First Partner will be about compensation is $100,000. inclusivity, breaking down old Milgrom is a Democrat. 4 January 24, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Suspect in policepeace chase officer while faces driving reck- 13 yearsThe defendant in allegedly prison collided lessly and driving or taking a vehi- with multiple vehicles during the A 46-year-old convicted felon cle without consent. The charges pursuit, injuring occupants and pleaded no contest on Jan. 11 to also include a misdemeanor count knocking down a light pole, prose- eight counts stemming from a of hit and run driving resulting in cutors said. The pursuit ended at an police chase from North Hollywood property damage. Kirichyan has undisclosed location in Hollywood to Hollywood on Jan. 9 in which the prior convictions for burglary, vehi- and Kirichyan was arrested. defendant allegedly struck multiple cle theft and grand theft. The defendant has been ordered vehicles. On Jan. 9, Kirichyan allegedly to return to court for a preliminary Karapet Kirichyan faces three stole a work van in the 10700 block hearing on Jan. 24 felony counts of assault with a of Magnolia Boulevard in Van He is being held in custody on deadly weapon, two felony counts Nuys. Officers saw the van in the $355,000 bail. Kirichyan faces a of hit and run resulting in injury, and 6900 block of Ranchito Avenue and sentence of more than 13 years in one felony count each of fleeing a initiated a pursuit. state prison.

photo by Edwin Folven Officers were called to a residence in the 500 block of N. Plymouth Boulevard on Jan. 19 to investigate a burglary at a house owned by Council seeks better ways to halt rise in hate crimes boxer Manny Pacquiao. The Los Angeles City Council on said. “There is no room for hate. looking forward to getting the Jan. 16 called for ways to better pre- Unfortunately, with a national trend department’s take on what we’re vent, track and respond to hate inci- toward emboldening hate, we need currently doing about the issue and dents and hate crimes, as well as to be doing more to protect our reli- ideas to work with us on more ways ways to increase reporting. gious, ethnic and LGBTQ commu- to help whether through legislation The council action was based on nities.” or educational campaigns.” Burglars strike at Hancock Park the results of an LAPD report previ- LAPD data showed a 17 percent The Jewish Federation of Los ously initiated by Councilmen increase in reported hate crimes in Angeles, which created the David Ryu, Paul Koretz and Bob Los Angeles since 2016, and a 5 per- Community Security Initiative near- home owned by Mannywas stolen and Pacquiao no suspects have Blumenfield, and former cent increase in 2018 over 2017. The ly six years ago, was a partner in been identified or arrested. The Councilman Mitch Englander. On most common hate crimes reported helping develop a more proactive Police are investigating a bur- case is being investigated by the Jan. 18, the council instructed the were acts of vandalism, and most approach to combating hate crimes glary that occurred on Jan. 19 at LAPD’s Commercial Crimes LAPD and the City Administrative often targeted the Jewish, black and in Los Angeles. The federation’s the Hancock Park residence of Division because it involves a Officer to work with the city’s LGBTQ communities. Reported CSI serves as a central point of con- boxer Manny Pacquiao. celebrity. Emergency Management hate crimes against transgender tact for critical incident coordina- LAPD spokesman Tony Im “I cannot say he was specifical- Department and report back on Angelenos increased from 8 in 2016 tion, shares best safety practices and said Olympic Division officers ly targeted,” said Lt. Francis security enhancements around to 23 in 2017. The most common protocols, and conducts proactive responded to a report of a bur- Boateng, of the Commercial potentially at-risk institutions. The target of religious-based hate crimes training and site visits to develop glary at a residence in the 500 Crimes Division. “Our investiga- council also requested a report iden- in 2017 was the Jewish community. strategies. block of N. Plymouth Boulevard tors were there for eight hours try- tifying potential state and federal “That the hate crime numbers are “It is vitally important that the Los at approximately 4:15 p.m. on ing to gather leads. We believe in funding for enhancements, and the climbing in Los Angeles is startling, Angeles Jewish Community and the Jan. 19. The burglary occurred a week or so we will have some feasibility of developing a commu- but it is also disheartening. The wider Los Angeles community take while Pacquiao was in Las Vegas more information on leads.” nications program similar to the numbers are in themselves not a responsibility for doing what they for a fight that he won against Boateng did not know whether Jewish Federation of Greater Los complete picture,” Koretz said. “The can to increase their security,” said welterweight Adrien Broner. the break-in is connected with Angeles’ Community Security purpose of the report is to try to shed Ivan Wolkind, chief operating and “Unidentified suspects entered any other recent burglaries at Initiative that could apply to all vul- some light about what constitutes a financial officer for the Jewish and ransacked the residence, took celebrities’ homes. Anyone with nerable communities. hate crime, how the numbers are cal- Federation of Greater Los Angeles. property and fled,” Im said. information is asked to call detec- “The city of Los Angeles is home culated, the LAPD’s hate crime “We have a wonderful police depart- Police did not disclose what tives at (213)486-5920. to one of the most diverse tapestries reporting requirements and the kind ment, of which I am a proud mem- of religious, ethnic and cultural of training officers receive on how ber, but we also need to be partners communities in the nation,” Ryu to recognize hate crimes. We are in our own safety.” Firefighter pleads guilty to possessionA Los Angeles County firefighter of childseizure conditions,porn is prohibited pleaded no contest on Jan. 18 to one from possessing pornography and felony count of possession of child cannot have any unsupervised con- pornography, the Los Angeles tact with minors except for family County District Attorney’s Office members. announced. A progress report hearing is Matthew David Winters, 51, was scheduled on March 6 in given a suspended sentence of 16 Department 34 of the Foltz Criminal months in state prison and must reg- Justice Center. Deputy District ister for life as a sex offender under Attorney Teresa de Castro prosecut- the terms of a negotiated plea agree- ed case. ment. Los Angeles County Superior Between December 2017 and Court Judge Deborah S. Brazil also May 2018, Winters was found to sentenced him to five years of for- have been in possession of child mal probation. pornography on a computer at a fire Winters also is required to com- station, the prosecutor said. The plete 60 days of community labor, case was investigated by the sher- must attend one year of sex offender iff’s department’s Human treatment, is subject to search and Trafficking Bureau.

Feuer launches ‘Message fromLos Angeles Mike’ City Attorney online Mike urged series residents to join in finding Feuer has launched a new weekly solutions. series of Saturday morning video “These messages are designed to chats titled “Message from Mike.” speak directly to L.A. residents The unscripted weekly addresses about ways to tackle our most press- will focus on many issues signifi- ing challenges,” Feuer said. “In the cantly affecting the city. The first coming weeks, I’ll be talking about “Message from Mike” offered a school safety, environmental protec- personal story about a homeless tion, criminal justice reform, priva- woman who formerly lived on cy in a digital age, taking on blight Feuer’s block and her journey to and problem properties, and more.” becoming housed and starting a “Message from Mike” will be new life. Feuer also discussed ini- posted each Saturday morning at 9 tiatives his office has spearheaded a.m. on the city attorney website, to tackle the homeless crisis, and lacityattorney.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 January 24, 2019 6 January 24, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

has produced a guilty plea from Cohen for making false state- Schiff, now chair of House Intelligence Committee, ments to Congress, multiple charges against former Trump campaign Chairman Paul prepares to reopen investigation into Trump, Russia Manafort, a guilty plea by former legitimacy, especially as Robert ference in U.S. elections, includ- Trump advisor Michael Flynn for Mueller, the special counsel ing a closer look into the Trump making false statements to the In June 2017, with President tasked with investigating Russian Organization’s finances and FBI, and charges against 12 Trump a few months into his first interference in the 2016 election, Trump associates such as Michael Russians for computer hacking for term, the House Intelligence continued his inquiry. Cohen, who will be appearing the purpose of interfering in the Committee called former A new, Democratic-led House before the committee. U.S. election. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh was sworn in this month, and “We lost a lot of valuable time Other areas of potential concern Johnson in for a hearing about Schiff is now the House we’re now going to have to make have arisen in the media. Russian meddling in the 2016 Intelligence Committee chair. up for,” Schiff said in a phone BuzzFeed reported on Jan. 17 that presidential election. With recent polling showing a interview this week. Trump personally directed Cohen “At its heart, our democracy growing number of Americans Polling data shows public opin- to lie to Congress about negotia- relies on the trust of the American think the president has been hid- ion over Trump’s ties to Russia tions to build a Trump Tower in people in their institutions,” Rep. ing details of his relationship with trending against the president, but Moscow. Mueller’s office refuted Schiff Adam Schiff (D-Burbank), the Russia, Schiff, in the eyes of many the House investigation will still the story, but BuzzFeed is stand- committee’s ranking Democrat, of his constituents and Democrats be divided along partisan lines. ing by its reporting. Responding American interests, Schiff said. said in his opening statement. across the country, will have a Brennan, an Obama appointee, to the story, Schiff said in a tweet “That poses a real risk to the Johnson, former CIA Director chance to restore the trust of the tweeted that the “highly partisan, that “we will do what’s necessary country,” he added. John Brennan and Trump cam- American people. incomplete, and deeply flawed to find out if it’s true.” As the most ardent leftist fac- paign advisor Carter Page were “The American people entrust- report by a broken House A few days prior, the tions continue calls for impeach- among those who testified, but the ed a new majority in the House Committee means nothing,” fol- Washington Post reported that ment, Schiff said the House will committee, chaired at the time by with a great responsibility to put lowing the Republican-led House Trump has concealed meetings he take a measured and methodical U.S. Rep. Devin Nunes (R- forward a positive agenda for the Intelligence Committee report last had with Russian President look at the evidence related to the Tulare), put an abrupt end to its nation,” Schiff said upon being year. The president has repeatedly Vladimir Putin, including at least president’s ties to Russia, and Russia investigation last April. It sworn into his tenth term earlier labeled the investigation a “witch one instance when Trump took his whether the two sides colluded to concluded, in part, that there was this month, and also mentioning hunt,” and many other prominent interpreter’s notes. It’s unknown influence the election, before any no evidence of collusion, coordi- oversight of the Trump adminis- Republicans have backed that whether the two presidents could conclusions are drawn about the nation or conspiracy between the tration. assertion or remained quiet. have discussed NATO, U.S. sanc- repercussions Trump could face. Trump campaign and Russia. The House is restarting its In the meantime, the work of tions on Russia, or a number of “At this point we simply don’t Questions were raised about its investigation into Russian inter- Special Counsel Robert Mueller other topics with implications for know,” Schiff said.

WeHoIn anticipation to of hold the city ofcandidateThe Candidate Forum forum will take West Hollywood’s upcoming elec- place on Tuesday, Jan. 29, from tion on Tuesday, March 5, the West 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the city’s Council Hollywood Chamber of Chambers/Public Meeting Room, Commerce will host a West located at 625 N. San Vicente Hollywood City Council Blvd. Robert Kovacik, anchor and Candidate Forum with the partici- reporter for NBC4 Southern pation of the League of Women California, will serve as modera- Voters of Los Angeles. tor. Eleven candidates are running For information about the for three West Hollywood City forum, contact Genevieve Morrill Council seats in the March 5 elec- from the West Hollywood tion and all candidates have been Chamber of Commerce at invited by the host organization to (323)650-2688 or at participate in the forum. [email protected]. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 January 24, 2019

Change in leadership comes to WeHo Sheriff’s Station “We are the one city that contracts Duran added that he does not favor with the sheriff’s department that has promoting personnel already The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s a 24-hour clock. We have a daytime assigned to the station over those Department has promoted former economy and a nighttime economy,” serving in other assignments, and is West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station Duran said. “The extraordinary chal- confident the new captain will be a captain Sergio Aloma to the rank of lenges that we have in the city you’re good fit. He is also confident the sta- commander, and has appointed Lt. just not going to find in Whittier or tion will operate seamlessly until a William Moulder as the acting com- Walnut, or any of the other contract new commanding officer is appoint- manding officer at the station while a cities. We are a proving ground for ed. permanent replacement is selected. future chiefs and commanders, and “I’m actually OK with whatever Aloma’s final day at the West I’m sure whoever the sheriff sends us, timeline,” said Duran, who surmised Hollywood Sheriff’s Station was Jan. they will be good candidates.” the sheriff will provide a list of candi- 13. He has been assigned as a com- Duran said the new captain must dates within a month. “We have Lt. mander in the Custody Services be able to positively interact with Ramirez and now acting captain Division, which oversees the depart- diverse groups including the Moulder. I don’t have a sense of ment’s jails. LGBTQ, senior and Russian com- urgency about the pick.” The 32-year veteran of the sheriff’s munities. He said another considera- department served as captain at the tion is the new captain’s ability to photo by Joshua Barash West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station serve and interact with immigrants. since April 2017. He had previously worked at the station in different capacities and at different times since the late 1980s. Prior to being named acting captain, Moulder served as operations lieutenant at the station. The timeline for a new captain to be selected is uncertain. Moulder could not be reached for comment. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva will make recommendations for the next captain to West Hollywood City Manager Paul Arevalo, who will consult with the City Council to narrow the field and present their choice to the department. Villanueva has the final say on the appointment. Input from the City Council is a strong factor in the department’s considerations, West Hollywood Mayor John Duran said.

LAUSD reaches tentative agreement with building trades The Los Angeles Unified School District has reached a tentative agreement with the Los Angeles/Orange County Building Trades Council for 2017-20 that includes a 6 percent salary increase. “I am pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement with the Los Angeles Unified School District for a three-year contract that provides a 6 percent across the board raise for all of our members,” said Chris Hannan, who serves on the council as the repre- sentative for Los Angeles County. “The Building Trades recognize the significant budget constraints facing the Los Angeles Unified School District, and we are committed to working with legislators in Sacramento to secure additional funding for our public schools.” “The Building Trades are dedicated plumbers, electricians, welders and others who help make our schools great learning environ- ments,” LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner said. “We appreci- ate the Building Trades’ commit- ment to working with Los Angeles Unified to call on Sacramento to increase funding for public education.” The agreement also includes a 3 percent retroactive salary increase in 2017-18 and 3 percent in 2018- 19. Los Angeles Unified has reached labor agreements with AALA, CSEA, SEIU Local 99 and Teamsters Local 572, and a tentative agreement with the Building Trades, which together represent about 68 percent of the school district’s workforce. 8 January 24, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Controller says city workers need to be Dept. of Education announces new deputy supt. of government affairs prepared when disaster strikes n While at San Diego Unified, When earthquakes, fires or threat of the Big One is always on Jackson recently Jackson also advocated for career floods strike, L.A.’s public safety the horizon,” Galperin said. “We technical education incentive personnel rush to the scene, to do have incredibly dedicated and tal- served as director of grants and increased support for all they can for Angelenos. But if ented city workers, and we need government relations school districts with refugee stu- a major disaster strikes, the city to be ready to deploy them to aid dents. isn’t adequately prepared to acti- our first responders when a major for San Diego schools Jackson also served as director vate the rest of its workforce to disaster strikes. My report offers State Superintendent of Public of federal legislative affairs with help out, reported L.A. recommendations to improve the Instruction Tony Thurmond the United States Marine Corps in Controller Ron Galperin in his city’s disaster service worker pro- announced that Khieem Jackson Oceanside. latest report about the city’s dis- gram and ensure that our employ- will lead the Government Affairs In that role, Jackson worked aster service worker program. ees are well-trained and ready to Division and serve as the with former Gov. Jerry Brown’s The program, which has never be called into action in case of California Department of office to establish a monitoring been activated, authorizes city emergency.” Education’s liaison with local, process to measure the education- leaders to assign civilian employ- Under city and state law, if dis- state, and federal elected officials al success of military students and ees to support first responders aster response and recovery and government agencies. advised military leadership on during major emergencies. efforts need support, disaster ser- Jackson brings a wealth of state education bills. Galperin said the city hasn’t vice workers may be assigned to expertise to the department, with a This came after Jackson served assembled a centralized database such civilian duties as answering Galperin diverse background in federal, as deputy director of legislative of employee contact information, phones, delivering supplies, state and local government advo- affairs to the U.S. House of such as cell and home phone preparing food, filling sandbags dations, including creating a cacy, along with extensive inter- Representatives for the Marine numbers and personal emails to and managing volunteers. cloud-based database of employ- national experience serving as an Corps. reach out to employees in an According to Galperin’s report, ee contact information, develop- officer in the United States Marine In that role, he traveled to more emergency; the city currently the city needs to be better orga- ing procedures to identify which Corps. than 75 countries in nearly five lacks coherent disaster service nized should the need arise to employees to deploy first, imple- “I am thrilled to have Khieem years, on numerous occasions worker deployment procedures; activate the disaster service menting regular disaster service Jackson join our team as deputy meeting with heads of state, for- and the city has failed to properly worker program. worker trainings for city superintendent of government eign dignitaries, and U.S. train and prepare employees if Key players in any activation employees and testing deploy- affairs,” Thurmond said. “He is a Department of State ambassadors they need to be called up to duty. of the program are the city’s ment during annual activation strong advocate for students who and staff. “Los Angeles has weathered Emergency Management and drills. need the most assistance, and As the state Department of more than its fair share of Personnel deptartments. To read the full report, visit brings invaluable insight from Education’s deputy superinten- destructive fires, floods and mud- Galperin’s report includes sev- lacontroller.org/disasterservice- throughout the world supporting dent of government affairs, slides in recent years, and the eral common sense recommen- worker. service members and their fami- Jackson will be responsible for the lies.” administration of all departmental Jackson recently served as activities relating to state and fed- director of government relations eral legislation. for the San Diego Unified School Jackson replaces the former LGBT Center celebrates ’50 Years of Queer’ District, where he provided execu- division director, Debra Brown, The Los Angeles LGBT Center, tive level policy and legislative who is now the director of educa- the world’s largest LGBT organiza- guidance on critical issues such as tion and government relations at tion, announces “50 Years of Queer,” curriculum, transportation and the Sacramento-based organiza- the jubilant campaign to commemo- energy. tion Children Now. rate its 50th anniversary. Throughout 2019, the center’s signature events and other community- focused occasions will celebrate the organization’s half-century mile- stone. “This is a historic moment for the center and for the LGBT community,” LGBT Center CEO Lorri L. Jean said. “Fifty years ago, a small group of volunteers banded together and decided to change the world. Perhaps that’s not how they thought of it, but that’s what happened. What began as a vision for helping mem- Park Labrea News/Beverly Press file photo bers of our community developed into what’s now the largest LGBT Campus, a first-of-its-kind complex In celebration of “50 Years of organization, with nearly 700 in Hollywood which will offer com- Queer,” events throughout the year employees, thousands of volunteers prehensive multigenerational ser- will integrate important historical and supporters, and many more vices and 100 beds for homeless and cultural themes that highlight thousands of people whose lives youth, a new Senior Community not only the history of the center, but have been changed for the better. Center and Youth Academy, and the LGBT movement at large. What better way to celebrate who expanded programming and admin- Among those events will be a special we are, where we’ve come from, and istrative space. Phase 2, scheduled to year-long Big Queer Convo panel where we’re going than with a year- open in early 2020, will include 99 series documenting the impact of long set of opportunities for every- units of affordable housing for LGBT people on the entertainment one to get involved.” seniors and 25 supportive housing and news media over the last half- The year-long celebration will apartments for youth. century, beginning on Jan. 30 with feature two landmark events that On Sept. 21, a star-studded cele- “The New Normal: Television and will serve as centerpieces of the bration and concert at the Greek the Emergence of LGBT Identities.” anniversary festivities. Theatre will feature musical headlin- For information and the complete On April 7, the center will open ers and special guests, preceded by a list of events, visit the two-acre Anita May Rosenstein sit-down gala dinner. lalgbtcenter.org/50. 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Big Sunday distributes clothing on MLK Day

More than 1,000 volunteers prepared tens of thousands of articles of clothing for distribution on Jan. 21 at Big Sunday’s seventh annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day clothing collection and community breakfast. The collection was held outside the nonprofit Big Sunday’s headquarters at 6111 Melrose Ave. Volunteers sorted clothing that was donated to Big Sunday, and the apparel was distributed to organizations serving individuals in need. Each year, Big Sunday offers thou- photo courtesy of Harridge Development Group sands of ways for people to help and photo by Edwin Folven volunteer, including clothing and The Crossroads Hollywood project, approved by the City Council on Jan. Volunteers sorted a large mound of clothing and prepared it for distribu- food drives, service at community 22, will bring apartments, commercial space and a new hotel to organizations, outreach to homeless tion during Big Sunday’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day event. Hollywood while retaining the existing Crossroads of the World complex individuals and programs for on Sunset Boulevard. seniors and veterans. For informa- Director David Levinson. “Big School for Girls, which organized a tion, visit bigsunday.org. Sunday is here 52 weeks a year, and group of volunteers at the Big “We are in very fraught times, but we are always looking for new peo- Sunday clothing drive. at Big Sunday, we keep finding that ple and more ways to help.” “I thought it was a great opportu- most people, of all ages, from all Baldwin Hills resident Chita Oje nity to teach my daughter and two Crossroads Hollywood project walks of life and yes, different polit- and her children Eden, Ezeh and boys to help and serve for a good ical bents, want to work together to Anthony volunteered at Big Sunday cause,” Oje said. “It’s important on make our world a nicer place and for the first time on Dr. Martin a day like this to teach about Dr. celebrate what we share,” said Big Luther King Jr. Day. Oje said her Martin Luther King Jr.’s impact on to transform SunsetHollywood. Boulevard I look forward to Sunday founder and Executive daughter Eden attends the Archer society.” breaking ground on this world- The Los Angeles City Council class project in the coming approved a $1 billion mixed-use months.” development on Sunset Boulevard Opponents cited density, a lack east of Highland Avenue on Jan. 22 of more affordable housing, the that will include nine new build- number of new venues selling CedarsOn Jan. 17, what commemorates would have been human rights, Dr. Martin said that he came to Lutherfounder and presidentKing of RealizingJr. ings, including three towers up to alcohol and an increase in traffic Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 90th understand the burden of his father’s the Dream Inc., which focuses on 31-stories tall. the development will bring as rea- birthday, Martin Luther King III, the leadership as he grew older, and that eliminating poverty, racism and con- The project, Crossroads sons it will be bad for Hollywood. eldest son of the civil rights leader, understanding led him to carry for- flict around the world. Hollywood, will be built on the site The project was heralded as being addressed a capacity crowd in ward his father’s message. “My father was assassinated when of the Crossroads of the World transit-oriented because it is within Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s “[The younger King] inspired I was 10 years old,” King said. “He complex, which would be retained a couple blocks from the Harvey Morse Auditorium. communities and audiences across wasn’t just a famous leader to me, he in the new project, along with a Hollywood and Highland Metro “I was just 5 years old when he the country and around the world was a warm, caring, compassionate nearby building on Sunset Red Line subway station, but some delivered his ‘I Have a Dream’ with his words and his actions and father whose company was so, so Boulevard that formerly served as anticipate few people at the site speech at the great March on his unwavering vision for a nonvio- enjoyable, and I sorely missed him the headquarters for The will use public transportation. Washington,” King said at Cedars- lent and just society,” said Cedars- after he was killed and miss him Hollywood Reporter. Harridge “The city has been talking about Sinai’s 17th annual Martin Luther Sinai President and CEO Thomas M. even today.” Development Group will build the transit-oriented development, but King Jr. commemoration. “Even at Priselac. “What makes his life’s King added that his father’s teach- project including 950 apartments, the ridership is less than it was 30 the age of 5, I felt great pride that my work so inspiring is the strength of ings provide more than “an interest- 308 hotel rooms and 190,000 years ago,” said Casey Maddren, dad had given so many Americans a character and heart behind those ing history lesson.” square feet of commercial space. president of United Neighbors for sense of hope and unity. The feeling accomplishments.” “They offer us the closest thing we The apartments will include 105 Los Angeles, a grassroots organi- that his vision could bring people of King currently serves as president have to a road map to fulfillment of units of affordable housing. zation opposing overdevelopment. all races together has been a part of of the Southern Christian Leadership the American dream,” King said. Residents of the nearby Selma “There are many aspects that we my values ever since.” Conference, an organization co- “This is the legacy we must pass on Las Palmas Apartments, which oppose.” King, a longstanding advocate for founded by his father. He is also to all future generations.” would be razed to make way for the Crossroads Hollywood project, will be allowed to move into the affordable units in the new complex. Crossroads Hollywood will replace approximately 80 existing apartments. The tenants will have to find housing while the project is being built but will be allowed to return and live in either an affordable unit or a market-rate apartment at their current rent under the city’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance if they do not meet affordable housing requirements. Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, supported the Crossroads Hollywood project and brokered the arrangement for the residents at the Selma Las Palmas Apartments. “My office worked to ensure the Crossroads project will positively benefit the heart of Hollywood: It will bring much needed affordable housing, including 105 very low income units, to the neighborhood; Same Day Appointments it creates good paying construction Kids and Teens does not and permanent jobs to help the Sick & Physicals charge a facility fee local economy; and we advocated on behalf of the current residential tenants on the property to have the Beverly Hills Office right to return at their current rate 240 South La Cienega, #350 as allowed by the Rent Stabilization Ordinance,” Beverly Hills, CA 90211 O’Farrell said in a statement. “In Open Mon., Tues., Thurs., 9-6, Fri., 8-4 addition, we worked on a plan, which has been supported by the L.A. 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MetroMetro is continuing makes work on progress the on Purple Line Extension Purple Line Extension subway project at many locations along Wilshire Boulevard. In Beverly Hills, excavation, hauling, instrumentation and street restoration continues. Excavation is primarily occurring at construction staging yards near Wilshire/La Cienega and Wilshire/Gale. Work photo courtesy of the L.A. Parks Foundation hours are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The next monthly meeting on the subway construction in Beverly Hills will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 6, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Griffith Park Half Marathon Beverly Hills City Hall, Second Floor Municipal Gallery, 455 N. Rexford Drive. For information, toThousands benefit of participants city are parksDrive. The half marathon circles visit metro.net. expected at the Griffith Park Half Wilson Harding Golf Course, the Near Wilshire Boulevard and Marathon and 5K Road Race on Los Angeles Zoo and the Autry Fairfax Avenue, excavation and Sunday, Jan. 27. Museum of the American West, hauling remains ongoing. Ogden The half marathon starts at 7 and the course includes horse Drive will be closed intermittently a.m., followed by the 5K road trails and passages by the Los at Wilshire Boulevard, Monday race at 8 a.m. An expo with Angeles River. The 5K follows through Friday from 7 a.m. to 11 music, entertainment and family Crystal Springs Drive along a rel- p.m. Additionally, intermittent sin- photo courtesy of Metro activities runs through noon. atively flat course. All proceeds gle lane closures may be needed to Crews are working on the subway station at Wilshire Boulevard and La Both the half marathon and 5K benefit city parks. support deck panel maintenance Brea Avenue as twin tunneling machines dig their way toward the run/walk begin and end at Park For information, visit laparks- around the Wilshire/Fairfax station Center, 4730 Crystal Springs foundation.org. area. Wilshire/Western station, the Purple Line’s current terminus. Tunneling preparation and support continues at staging yards near the north side of Wilshire Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Boulevard between Manhattan Avenue, and from a staging area in Place and South Oxford Avenue the middle of Wilshire Boulevard will be removed and Wilshire east of Sycamore Avenue. Through Boulevard will be restored to three Friday, Jan. 25, westbound and lanes in each direction. Intermittent eastbound Wilshire Boulevard will lane closures will be necessary. On be intermittently reduced to one Jan. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., lane between Sycamore and Wilshire Boulevard will be reduced Mansfield avenues. to one lane to support traffic signal At the east side of project near work. Wilshire Boulevard and Western For questions and concerns, call Avenue, excavation, concrete work the 24-hour project hotline at and street maintenance are ongo- (213)922-6934, email the project ing. From Friday, Jan. 25, through team at [email protected] or Monday, Jan. 28, a work zone on visit metro.net.

New crosswalk boosts safety at Hollywood Blvd. and Rodney Dr.

photo courtesy of the 13th District Council Office Councilmen Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, and David Ryu, 4th District, joined community members and supporters at a dedication on Jan. 23 for a new crosswalk at Hollywood Boulevard and Rodney Drive. The crosswalk is located on a stretch of Hollywood Boulevard just east of Vermont Avenue in a neighborhood near the East Hollywood, Los Feliz and Silver Lake border. The crosswalk was installed to improve safety in the area, which is gaining in popularity with new restaurants and shops. “Councilmember David Ryu and I crossed the intersection with residents and stakeholders, while enjoying the new pedestrian safety features that include upgraded curb ramps, a pedestrian-activated flash- ing beacon and a pedestrian island at the center of Hollywood Boulevard,” O’Farrell said. “Special thanks to LADOT, as well as the Bureau of Street Services and the Bureau of Engineering, who worked closely with my office to ensure the seamless design and installation of the new ADA-compliant curb ramp on the south side of Hollywood Boulevard. I also want to thank the local small businesses for their patience while we worked to install the improvement at this vibrant intersection.” 12 January 24, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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Jan. 19 committed a grand theft near the At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect corner of Fairfax and Third. committed a petty theft in the 5100 At 10:37 p.m., an unknown sus- block of Wilshire. OLICE LOTTER pect committed a burglary in the An unknown suspect committed a P B 7100 block of Santa Monica. petty theft near the corner of An unknown suspect committed a Highland and Genesee at 3:30 petty theft in the 1700 block of N. p.m. Cahuenga at 11:20 a.m. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the Los Angeles Police areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between At 5:25 p.m., an unknown suspect At 1:15 p.m., an unknown suspect Jan. 6 and Jan. 19. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- Department robbed a victim in the 800 block of committed a burglary in the 300 ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los S. La Brea. block of N. Orlando. Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles Jan. 8 County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and Jan. 11 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. An unknown suspect committed a cle parked near the corner of burglary in the 4200 block of W. At 3:12 a.m., an unknown suspect Willoughby and La Brea at 1:16 Sixth at 2:55 a.m. p.m. 47 years old, 6 feet 2 inches tall stole a vehicle parked in the 8200 Beverly Hills Police and 230 pounds. block of W. Third. At 4 a.m., an unknown suspect At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect Department committed a petty theft in the 400 burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of N. Alta Vista. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- West Hollywood tim in the 100 block of The Grove 100 block of S. Hayworth. Jan. 6 at noon. Sheriff’s Station An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 7600 block of At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 600 block of N. committed a burglary in the 600 Melrose at 1:05 p.m. Jan. 14 burglarized a vehicle parked in the Fairfax at 7:30 p.m. block of Cole Place. An unknown suspect assaulted a At 1:45 p.m., an unknown suspect 400 block of N. Stanley. victim in the 8800 block of Santa committed a petty theft in the 1200 Jan. 16 Jan. 7 Monica at 1 a.m. block of Vine. An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 7000 block of At 8:45 a.m., an unknown suspect At 2:27 p.m., an identity theft was At 1:24 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a Sunset at 9:30 p.m. stole a vehicle parked in the 1600 reported in the 400 block of N. block of Vine. Camden Drive. burglarized a vehicle parked in the vehicle parked in the 400 block of 900 block of Orange Grove. N. Fuller at 6 p.m. Jan. 12 An unknown suspect committed a Jan. 8 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 7:45 p.m., an attempted robbery An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 800 block of S. cle parked in the 7600 block of was reported near the corner of burglary in the 800 block of N. Mullen at 12:28 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., an identity theft was Norton at 4 p.m. Highland and Yucca. Sierra Bonita at 3 a.m. reported in the 9700 block of At 12:43 p.m., an unknown sus- Wilshire Boulevard. The female At 6:45 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a At 5 a.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a grand theft in the suspect was approximately 29 assaulted a victim in the 8500 petty theft in the 5500 block of committed a petty theft in the 6200 1000 block of N. Las Palmas. years old, 5 feet 6 inches tall and block of Sunset. Wilshire at 9 p.m. block of Hollywood. 155 pounds. An unknown suspect assaulted a At 9:10 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a ESTATE PLANNING Jan. 9 victim in the 7800 block of Santa burglarized a vehicle parked in the petty theft in the 100 block of N. La An Introduction Monica at 7 p.m. 600 block of S. Highland. Cienega at 1:24 p.m. Many people think that estate plan- At 9 a.m., two unknown suspects ning is simply the writing of a will. committed a burglary in the 300 At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a At 1:50 p.m., an unknown suspect But a good estate plan will also block of S. La Cienega Boulevard. committed a petty theft in the 100 assaulted a victim in the 1000 victim in the 5600 block of Wilshire protect you in the event of your One suspect was approximately 5 block of Vista. at 11:40 p.m. block of N. La Cienega. feet 10 inches tall, while the other incapacity. It will let you - not the was approximately 5 feet 7 inches courts – make decisions about your An unknown suspect burglarized Jan. 9 An unknown suspect committed a tall. Both suspects weighed a vehicle parked in the 8800 block petty theft near the corner of medical care and keep control of approximately 150 pounds. your assets. The best time to plan of Beverly at 8:04 p.m. At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect Poinsettia Place and Beverly at committed a petty theft near the 5:05 p.m. your estate is now - while you can An unknown male suspect robed corner of Hollywood and Vine. and before you need it. None of us a victim in the 9000 block of Jan. 15 At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect likes to think about our own frail- Burton Way at 11:32 a.m. The At midnight, an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a stole a vehicle parked in the 6800 ties, but that is exactly why so suspect was approximately 33 committed a petty theft in the 600 burglary in the 1500 block of N. block of Hollywood. many families are caught off guard years old, 5 feet 7 inches tall and block of N. Robertson. Gower at 6 a.m. and unprepared when incapacity or 119 pounds. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- death strikes. A suspect assaulted a victim in the At 7 a.m., an unknown suspect cle parked in the 7000 block of Jan. 10 8600 block of Sunset at 1:45 p.m. committed a petty theft near the Hawthorn at 7 p.m. Who Needs Estate Planning? corner of El Centro and Sunset. EVERYONE over the age of 18 At 7:15 p.m., an unknown suspect At 5:10 p.m., an unknown suspect Jan. 13 should consider the benefits associ- committed a grand theft near the assaulted a victim in the 8600 A suspect robbed a victim in the 6900 ated with designating a person corner of North Willaman Drive block of Rugby. block of Hollywood at 10:30 a.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- who, in the event of your incapaci- and Wilshire Boulevard. tim near the corner of Clinton and ty, will have the responsibility for An unknown suspect burglarized At 10:30 a.m., an unknown sus- Formosa at 5:55 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a the management of your health a vehicle parked in the 9200 block pect committed a petty theft in the care, including the authority to burglary in the 600 block of N. of Sunset at 8 p.m. 100 block of N. La Cienega. At 6:15 p.m., an unknown suspect Bedford Drive at 8:15 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 8400 make health care decisions on your At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a block of Beverly. behalf. Jan. 11 burglarized a vehicle parked in the petty theft in the 5500 block of Whatever the size of your estate, 1000 block of Fairfax. Wilshire at 2 p.m. Jan. 14 even a small one, someone should At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect be in charge of its management and committed a burglary in the 1000 At 6:20 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized At 2:04 p.m., an unknown suspect distribution. If your estate is larger, block of Cove Way. a vehicle parked in the 7200 block committed a petty theft in the 100 committed a petty theft in the 100 of Santa Monica at 11:20 p.m. block of The Grove. block of S. San Vicente. you will also want to consider var- An unknown suspect committed a ious ways to preserve your assets burglary in the 200 block of Jan. 16 An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a for your beneficiaries and to reduce Reeves Drive at 11 p.m. vehicle parked near the corner of burglary in the 1000 block of N. or postpone the amount of estate At midnight, an unknown suspect Fountain and Bronson at 3 p.m. Wilton Place at 10 a.m. tax which otherwise might be Jan. 12 committed a burglary in the 1200 payable at your death. block of Hayworth. At 4:25 p.m., an unknown suspect At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect At 1:57 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the robbed a victim in the 400 block of What Is My Estate? assaulted a victim in the 9600 7600 block of Beverly. N. Laurel. Your estate consists, simply, of block of Sunset Boulevard. Jan. 17 everything you own - your home, At 7 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect burglarized a other real estate, bank accounts, An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 1100 vehicle parked in the 900 block of vehicle parked in the 900 block of investments, retirement benefits, burglary in the 200 block of N. block of N. Formosa. Saint Andrews Place at 6 p.m. Lilian Way at 9:15 p.m. insurance policies, death benefits, Crescent Drive at 4:30 a.m. collectibles, and personal belong- Burglaries were also reported near An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect ings. When you start adding it up committed a petty theft in the 1300 robbed a victim in the 1700 block the same location at 6:37, 6:40, cle parked in the 7600 block of you may find, like many people do, 7:50, 8:50 and 10:12 a.m., and 3:06 Romaine at 2:30 p.m. block of N. Alta Vista. of Wilcox. p.m. that you actually own a lot more than you think. Now, perhaps, you At 3:45 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Jan. 15 At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect cle parked in the 6500 block of understand why people do estate burglarized a vehicle parked in the planning. committed a burglary in the 200 8900 block of Santa Monica. Lexington at 9 p.m. At 4:30 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Tower Drive. committed a grand theft in the An unknown suspect burglarized Jan. 10 1500 block of N. Vista. Kramer Law Jan. 13 a vehicle parked in the 900 block Group of Doheny Drive at 7 p.m. At 7 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a At 5:12 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 400 petty theft in the 1500 block of Stephen W. Kramer assaulted a victim in the 300 block Jan. 18 block of Norton. Vine at 8:50 a.m. 5858 Wilshire Blvd., of S. Doheny Drive. The suspect Suite 205 was approximately 33 years old, 5 At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect feet 7 inches tall and 119 pounds. committed a petty theft in the 7100 victim near the corner of Yucca committed a burglary in the 100 Los Angeles, CA 90036 block of Santa Monica. and Highland at 7:45 p.m. An addi- block of S. Laurel. (323)964-7100 An unknown male suspect tional assault was reported in the a participating member of assaulted a victim in the 500 block An unknown suspect burglarized same location at 11:05 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a Union of N. Camden Drive at 6:23 p.m. a vehicle parked in the 8700 block burglary in the 600 block of N. Privilege The suspect was approximately of Rosewood at 8 p.m. At 1:50 p.m., an unknown suspect Crescent Heights at 9:30 a.m. Network Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 January 24, 2019

the remodeled SLS Beverly Hills to visit the space. A selection of wine Hotel. Menu items include shiso tem- pairings, as well as seasonal supple- FromRestaurant page 12 News pura, dry-aged striploin tartar, frozen ments, are extra. Prepaid reservation Restaurant offers a variety of coconut custard, potatoes confit in for parties of 1-10 are $250 per per- pre-dinner venue welcomes clarified butter and more. Tickets for son. Select from two seatings Broadway legend Betty Buckley as this incredible dining occasion go on Tuesday through Saturday at 6 p.m. porridges and puffs for dipping she stars in the Tony Award-win- sale the first Monday of each month and 8:30 p.m. 465 S. La Cienega From page 13 and must be purchased ahead of time Blvd., Los Angeles, (310)246-5543. ning show “Hello, Dolly!” Per our server’s Theatergoers can come in before the recommendation, show and present their tickets for a we tried the naked complimentary appetizer. Chef puffs for dipping in Richard Sipovic will offer his new SUPERBOWL the porridges. burgers to enjoy before or after the These slightly show, along with a nightcap. 6280 greasy, puffed fry Hollywood Blvd., (323)334-3360. PARTY HQ bread sticks reminded us of French beignets without the pow- The Grill on the VS dered sugar. For a sweet treat, the Alley’s birthday puffs can be ext Thursday, Jan. 31, cele- ordered dusted brate The Grill on the Alley’s Kick Off your party with cardamom N35th anniversary. Its old-fashioned sugar and a touch décor, white-jacketed servers and with GREAT decorations! of jasmine or cof- intimate booth seating makes the fee cream. restaurant a popular location. Enjoy We wrapped up lunch favorites like the Cobb and Celebrate the Year of the Pig! Caesar salads, meatloaf, Lake the meal with the photo by Jill Weinlein Get all your soft brown butter Superior whitefish and oysters, The cukes and seaweed bowl is a refreshing mochi topped with lamb chops, and New York steak. party supplies miso caramel. It dish made with peppery Chinese prickly ash, Also explore the expansive wine was delicious, tast- cucumbers, savory kombu seaweed, and and Champagne list. 9560 Dayton here for ing like French sweet mandarin slices and microgreens. Way, Beverly Hills, (310)276-0615. Chinese toast sticks or slices of sticky toffee pudding over now to try out the reason- New Year 2019! cake. ably priced pan-Asian cuisine – it Somni’s immersive Since Porridge + Puffs opened will leave you wanting more. $$ Paper Goods • Decorations • Balloons 2801 Beverly Blvd., Los tasting experience a few months ago, it has already Banners • Centerpieces • Noise makers & MORE! attracted quite a following. Head Angeles, (213)908-5313. omni’s Spanish cuisine by chef José Andrés recently debuted at S 10% off all merchandise in the store cauliflower, Jesse Boy offers sides with this coupon! like jasmine rice, fries and sesame discounted merchandise, balloons and balloon delivery excluded salad. Everything is made-to-order JesseJesse Boy, a KoreanBoy fried opens chicken truly in cares Hollywood about kids.” and the hand-crafted agua fresca is and Korean fried cauliflower restau- The Jesse Boy Crew prides them- made daily with seasonal fruit. rant that emerged from local farm- selves in having items on the menu Jesse Boy also offers catering and ers markets in Los Angeles, will cel- for guests of all diets. The restaurant is open Monday through Sunday ebrate the grand opening of its first has options for vegans, non-vegans from 11 am to 10 pm. location on Saturday, Jan. 26, from and vegetarians to enjoy. Along Jesse Boy is located at 6254 5969 Melrose Ave. (corner of Wilcox) noon to 10 p.m. with Korean fried chicken (wings or Santa Monica Blvd. For informa- (323)467-7124 The eatery will be offering free tenders) and the vegan Korean fried tion, visit jesseboyeats.com. Jesse Big Boy Sliders for the first 100 guests, with a choice between chicken or veggie, as well as hand- ing out prizes and giveaways every hour. Jesse Boy will also have a buy-one-get-one-free special on its food items all day. A supporter of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Jesse Boy will dedicate its grand opening to CHLA and will donate 20 percent of the day’s proceeds to the hospital. “We are so excited to have our very first restaurant and even more Children’s Tea excited to have it here in Los Peanut Butter & Jelly Angeles. Being an L.A. native, it’s Triangles on Wheat always been my dream to have a restaurant that not only makes awe- Cream Cheese Canapés some food and gives good service with a Raspberry Kiss to our community but also gives back to the city that I’m from,” said Chicken Salad Stars on Raisin bread Ajay Hira, Jesse Boy co-founder. Mini Fruit Tarts and Scones “We look forward to the community joining us for our grand opening Fresh Fruit Skewers and supporting CHLA, a group that Preserves, Crème Fraiche Milk, Hot Chocolate, Apple Cider $19.50 per person

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CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ‘Glass’M. Night Shyamalan is watchable has never until it insults loyal fans been more Shyamalan in the latest NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood Shyamalan flick with his signature Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to con- Shyamalan twist. Sadly, like too sider the following item: many Shyamalanian thrillers, he Shyamalans all over this one. And LOCATIONS: so “Glass” becomes yet another 8550 SANTA MONICA BLVD, convoluted attempt at high art that West Hollywood, California spends so much time justifying its premise that a story arrives only REQUEST: Applicant is requesting for off- after a sea of expository dialogue, site sales of beer and wine in catch-up for the uninitiated viewer. conjunction with the use and op- Spoiler if you haven’t seen eration of a full service g rocery “Split”: the 2016 horror flick about a serial killer, Kevin (James store. (Sprouts Farmers Market) McAvoy), with multiple personali- ties, is a loose sequel to 2000’s PERMIT(S): Conditional Use Permit, and any “Unbreakable” in which David other required permits. photo courtesy of Universal Pictures Dunn (Bruce Willis) learns he’s a superhero endowed with special Elijah (Samuel L. Jackson), Kevin (James McAvoy) and David (Bruce APPLICANT(S): Terri Dickerhoff abilities following a tragic train Willis) appear in M. Night Shyamalan’s “Glass,” a sequel that doesn’t match its predecessors “Unbreakable” and “Split.” crash. Spoiler for that film: comics TIME/PLACE Thursday, February 7, 2019 at art curator Elijah Price (Samuel L. Jackson) so passionately believes OF HEARING: 6:30 p.m. comic books tap into an exaggerate Dunn, a character underused for the West Hollywood Park Public universal truth about the super- sake of an expanding universe. Meeting Room – heroes who walk among us unno- That’s on brand with current super- Council Chambers ticed that he staged three catastro- hero and sci-fi filmmaking. But 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard phes in search of a lone survivor. plenty of other franchises more suc- West Hollywood, CA 90069 Whelp, a lot of time has passed. cessfully plan for the future, Price remains in a psychiatric facil- acknowledge characters’ role in a ity, unclear what his purpose in the hero media. But it’s all a middle fin- grander narrative without sacrific- ZONES: CC1 (Commercial, Community 1) world is now. Dunn, however, con- ger to David, Kevin and Price, who ing the story at hand. tinues to do fate’s work. Dubbed goes by Mr. Glass, his self-appoint- This should be a groundbreaking ENVIRONMENTAL the Overseer, he tries to keep folks ed supervillain name. This is far too superhero film both as a piece of STATUS: Categorically exempt from the safe, even when he confronts the clear during a story more interested smart commentary and an enjoy- provisions of the California Envi- Beast, Kevin’s personality that is in those larger philosophical ques- able film in its own right. But slop- ronmental Quality Act (CEQA), py writing that poorly jumps both inhumanly strong and bullet tions, not the characters at hand. pursuant to Section §15301 (Ex- proof. The film’s general failure is all around and meanders takes hold. That’s the story super fans want: hardly surprising. The eternal But fear not. “Glass” is not alone. It isting Facilities) a satisfying showdown between Hitchcockian disciple, still cameo- joins a long tradition of trilogies opposing forces. That kinda occurs, ing in all his own films, Shyamalan that fizzle out by the third install- following several sessions with Dr. attempts to thwart expectations, ment. “The Godfather,” the first The staff reportwill be available on Thursday, January Ellie Staple (Sarah Paulson), who’s sometimes to great success (“The “Spider-Man” trilogy, “Alien,” “X- 31, 2019, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, hellbent on convincing them all Sixth Sense,” “Signs”). But this is Men” (twice) and now this one. the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and Certainly, Shyamalan doesn’t see they suffer from superheroic delu- also the man who perverted on-line at www.weho.org sions. Frankly, she sucks at her job, “Avatar: The Last Airbender” with it that way. He doesn’t seem to hold overly monologuing about their his crude interpretation – a film so critics in high regard, especially perceived conditions and how friv- bad it killed a planned trilogy (luck- considering the film critic from IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be olous comics are (clearly she ily, the original showrunners are “Lady in the Water” who dies mere- limited to raising only those issues you or someone else missed Tuesday’s announcement back in charge for a forthcoming ly for criticizing cliché writing, raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or that “Black Panther” is up for best Netflix series). something Shyamalan too often in the written correspondence delivered to the West pic). From “The Happening” to “After champions. So here we are, and Hollywood Planning Commission, via the Planning & “Glass” is a long overdue sequel. Earth,” he knows his way around another bougie critic must chastise a director for betraying the viewers Development Services Department at, or prior to, the Very overdue, like a decade too some duds. But “Split” was a sur- Public Hearing. late. And M. Night must not think prising return to form, something who now have to rewatch two actu- too highly of the fandom surround- far more enjoyable than it should be ally fun films, “Unbreakable” and ing “Unbreakable” since he trans- considering McAvoy’s outlandish “Split,” with the taint of this ending To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of forms the main trio from characters performance. Even “The Visit” overshadowing them. If only he 1990, Assistive Listeni ng Devices (ALD) will be avail- into tools, pawns more precisely, in marked an upward turn. had a writing partner. If only he had able for checkout at the meeting. If you require special a much larger game. To a degree, To degrees, McAvoy’s Kevin and an editing team. If only he found a assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer the film’s premise is clever, provid- Jackson’s Price are handled rather way to tell a complex story that for the hearing impaired), you must call, or submit your cared. ing ample commentary on super- well, or at least better than Willis’ request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City TDD line for the hearing impaired is (323) 848- Put on your Sunday clothes for ‘Hello, Dolly!’ 6496. The Los Angeles engagement of Special meeting related accomm odations (e.g., trans- the Tony Award-winning “Hello, portation) may be provided upon written request to the Dolly!” starring Broadway legend, Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the Tony Award winner Betty Buckley, meeting. For information on public transportation, call will play at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre from Jan. 29 to 1-323-GO-METRO (323/466-3876) or go to Feb. 17. www.metro.net The musical follows matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi as she ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend works to find a match for the half- said Public Hearing to express their opinion in this mat- a-millionaire Horace Vandergelder. ter. Buckley, starring as Dolly, will be joined by Lewis J. Stadlen as Horace, Nic Rouleau as Cornelius For further information contact Antonio Castillo, As- Hackl, Analisa Leaming as Irene sociate Planner, in the Planning & Development Serv- Molloy, Jess LeProtto as Barnaby ices Department at (323) 848-6475; or via email at: Tucker, Kristen Hahn as Minnie [email protected] Fay, Garett Hawe as Ambrose photo by Julieta Cervantes Kemper, Morgan Kirner as Betty Buckley, who starred in the original Broadway production of Ermengarde, and Jessica Sheridan Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk as Ernestina. “Cats,” takes the stage at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre as the The ensemble will feature Maddy enthusiastic matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi in “Hello, Dolly!” Apple, Giovanni Bonaventura, Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении про- Alexandra Frohlinger, Dan Horn, Sunday at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $35. The Corey Hummerston, Cassie Austin Opening night is Wednesday, Jan. Hollywood Pantages is located at екта. Для дополнительной информации Taylor, Davis Wayne and more. 30, at 8 p.m. 6233 Hollywood Blvd. For informa- на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. The performance schedule is “Hello, Dolly!” is recommended tion and tickets, call (800)982-278, Tuesday through Friday at 8 p.m., for all ages. Children under five or visit hollywoodpantages.com/hel- Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and will not be admitted to the theater. lodolly. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 January 24, 2019

Japan House hosts North American debut

ofJapan Japanese House Los Angeles pre- comics exhibition sents “This is Manga – The Art of Naoki Urasawa,” a free exhibition by the internationally acclaimed Japanese manga artist Urasawa, now on view through March 28. The retrospective exhibition will showcase more than 400 of Urasawa’s original drawings and storyboards, selected stories from seven of his major works, and deliver four consecutive stories of photo courtesy of Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction the “Yawara!” manga series every The Ford Shelby Mustang sold at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction other week, replicating the week- was one of only 37 units ever produced and belonged to the Petersen’s ly serial style of many Japanese Founding Chairman Bruce Meyer, who has donated all of the proceeds comic anthologies. to the Petersen and the Henry Ford Museum. Selling over 127 million copies in Japan alone, Urasawa’s dynam- ic storytelling has also captivated a global audience, with his works published in more than 20 coun- photo © Naoki URASAWA / Studio Nuts Rare 2015 Ford Shelby Mustang tries. The award-winning artist continues to garner international Learn about the Japanese comic style known as manga, which is a popularity through collaborations, fusion of story and artwork evolving from picture book styles devel- sellsIn front ofto a packed benefit house and aPetersenShelby Cobra, the Porsche 935 K3 including his recent work with the oped in the late 19th century, at Japan House Los Angeles. live television audience, a 2015 that won Le Mans, the Greer- “Mujirushi” manga at the Louvre Ford Shelby Mustang GT350R Black-Prudhomme dragster, two Museum. the hopes, dreams and underlying of the exhibition, Japan House owned by Petersen Automotive Le Mans-winning Corvettes sepa- Since his professional debut in fears of humanity. will offer interactive drawing Museum founding Chairman rated by more than half a century 1983, Urasawa has pushed the The exhibition introduces workshops for all ages with Los Bruce Meyer sold for charity at and more. limits of the manga medium, manga, a Japanese comic style, Angeles-based animator and the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale The Petersen is located at 6060 engaging readers with innovative and explores Urasawa’s artwork, illustrator MinoMiyabi. Auction on Friday, Jan. 18. Wilshire Blvd. compositional techniques and including his original hand-drawn Japan House is located at 6801 With 100 percent of the pro- For information. visit drawing as he creates works that storyboards, from inception Hollywood Blvd. For informa- ceeds benefitting the Petersen and petersen.org. are both introspective and philo- through development. To comple- tion, visit japanhouse.jp/losange- the Henry Ford Museum, the rare sophical. His stories touch upon ment the North American debut les. race spec Mustang hammered with a winning bid of $500,000 and was sold to celebrated collec- tor and museum supporter Ron Pratte. “The Petersen would not be the global force it is today without the help of Bruce Meyer,” said Petersen Automotive Museum Executive Director Terry L. Karges. “His tireless dedication and outstanding leadership over the past 25 years is unrivaled, and we are so thankful for his gener- ous contribution to us through the sale of this extraordinary GT350R.” Before crossing the block as Charity Lot #3006, Meyer’s GT350R showed less than 200 miles on the odometer. Since he took delivery of the car in 2015, Meyer prominently displayed it in his Beverly Hills Garage. His decision to offer the car at auction for charity came from his steadfast support of the Henry Ford Museum and the Petersen, where he serves as founding chairman of the board of directors and the founder of the Checkered Flag 200, the Petersen’s top-level membership program. Ford’s 2015 Shelby GT350R celebrated 50 years of the iconic Mustang by transforming it into an all-out, street-legal track star. Like the 1965 R-model, Ford only produced 37 units of the GT350R. Purchase, however, was restricted to Ford family and VIPs, making ownership an exclusive affair. The car features a 5.2-liter V8 backed by a six-speed manual transmission, producing 526 peak horsepower at 7,500 rpm. While the GT350R will no longer reside in Meyer’s world- renown collection, a selection of his most important race cars will go on public display at the Petersen in the new exhibit “Winning Numbers: The First, The Fastest, The Famous” opening Saturday, Feb. 23. The exhibit will feature a curat- ed selection of Meyer’s most important motorsport icons, including the first production 18 January 24, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Seminar aims to educate and empower

HIV-positiveLife Group LA presents the individualsfree and their loved ones POZ Life Weekend Seminar in West Hollywood on Feb. 2 and 3. The event is a free healing and transformative workshop for people with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. The seminar is a place where HIV-positive men, women and family members can feel com- forted and supported in their effort to learn how to either live a long healthy productive lifestyle, or to help someone they know and love overcome the fears associated with being HIV positive. Speakers during the weekend photo courtesy of RainbowPR will include Christina M. Madison, Jorge Diaz, John Sovec, Marina The Life Group LA’s presenters, volunteers and staff will lead interac- Pantchenko, Dr. Ronald Mitsuyasu tive workshops to educate attendees about being HIV positive, and to and Michelle Simek. offer support. Snacks, beverages and lunches will be provided during the event. open. Pre-registration is required. visit thelifegroupla.org, or call The event registration is now For information and registration, Sunnie Rose at (888)208-8081. photo courtesy of breakwhitelight

Sarah Silverman, Jenny Lewis and Andrew Bird Catch a first look at musical about to perform in ‘Live from Here’ at The Wiltern Polish Holocaust heroine n Lewis, multi-instrumentalist and Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, Jonah Platt. Cavallari is a multi-plat- Chris Thile has songwriter Andrew Bird, and the Jewish Community Foundation inum artist songwriter and composer comedian Sarah Silverman. and the Los Angeles Museum of the who has written for film, television, featured an eclectic mix Over the past two years, Thile Holocaust’s 3G@LAMOTH present theater, pop artists and commercials. of music and guests has brought his eclectic mix of an exclusive first look at the new Kerrigan, a playwright, lyricist and music and guests to “Live from musical “Irena Sendler: A Musical,” composer of musicals, has been over the past two years Here.” This year, he’s added new the little-known story of Sendler, a named one of Broadway’s brightest The variety show “Live from talent to the mix with a focus on Polish social worker, on Saturday, up-and-coming talents. Platt is a Here with Chris Thile,” featuring providing an even better experi- Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 27, writer, actor and director who its unique blend of musical per- ence for live and radio listeners at 1 p.m. at Temple Emanuel. appeared on Broadway in “Wicked.” formances, comedy and audi- of the show, which has increased Sendler, who was not Jewish, Members of the Los Angeles ence interaction, comes to The its listenership among young lis- served in the Polish Underground Jewish Symphony, under the direc- Wiltern on Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. teners, ages 18-44, including a during World War II. She helped tion of Noreen Green, and the Thile, an acclaimed musician 22 percent gain for those ages smuggle Jewish children and infants American Jewish University Choir and songwriter, welcomes a wide 25-34. out of the Warsaw ghetto, providing will be part of the performances. The range of well-known and up- “Live from Here” is produced them with false identity documents event marks International Holocaust and-coming talent to the stage by American Public Media. and shelter. For her heroism, Sendler Remembrance Day. for the tour of the weekly live Tickets for the evening start at photo by Nate Ryan was recognized and honored by Tickets start at $20. Proceeds from public radio performance for- $63.50. Chris Thile hosts the “Live from Israel, the United States Congress, the the event will benefit the Los Angeles merly known as “A Prairie Home The Wiltern is located at 3790 Here,” the weekly live public Polish government and Pope John Museum of the Holocaust. Companion.” The evening’s line- Wilshire Blvd. For information radio performance known for its Paul II. She died in 2008 at age 98. Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills up of guests at The Wiltern will and tickets, visit folk musicians and tongue-in- “Irena Sendler: A Musical” was is located at 8844 Burton Way. For include singer-songwriter Jenny livefromhere.org. cheek radio drama. written by artists Megan Cavallari information and tickets, visit and Kait Kerrigan, and is directed by lamoth.org or tebh.org/irena. L.A. Food Banks offer assistance for furloughed federal employees The government shutdown has left Single, Matt said it’s not so difficult many working families and individu- for him to cut corners when it comes als temporarily at risk for food insecu- to meals, supplementing his diet with rity and malnutrition.The LosAngeles ramen noodles, but he said he is con- Regional Food Bank, however, is cerned about his co-workers who offering support for furloughed federal have children. employees. “It’s very easy for me to dip into Matt, 35, is an air traffic controller unhealthy eating habits for myself and in the greater Los Angeles area and to bounce back when this time period one of the many federal employees is over,” he said. “But I have a fear for who may have to rely on the Los my co-workers who have children. Angeles Food Bank. He’s been work- One of them is a single mother.I actu- ing in his current job for more than ally called her earlier today and we eight years, so this is not the first time were discussing what she’s planning he’s weathered a partial government on doing for food.” shutdown. However, he says this time He’s never had to visit a food is different. pantry in the past, but Matt is familiar “The length definitely differentiates with some agencies in his community this shutdown from the previous shut- from when he used to volunteer. downs,” he said. Lately, he’s been researching his Matt said his spending behavior has options, hoping that some food assis- had to change drastically, and while tance can provide a cushion to allow he has some emergency savings, it’s him to pay other bills. not enough if the shutdown continues. As an air traffic controller, Matt is His main concern is paying his mort- required to continue to go to work, gage. making it very difficult to supplement “It’s something I continually worry his income with odd jobs or other about,” he said. “I have a car payment work. Matt said he is grateful for all that I had to call my credit union and those who are donating and volunteer- defer because the amount was too ing to provide relief during this time. great to try to couple with my mort- The Los Angeles Regional Food gage payment. Thankfully they were Bank is located at 1734 E. 41st St. For able to do that, but I don’t know that information, visit lafoodbank.org, or everyone has that option.” call 211. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 January 24, 2019

BrownleyU.S. Rep. Julia Brownley bill (D-to providelife, limiting career help growth, with and deduction student of 10 percent loans for quali- Westlake Village) introduced the making it more difficult to raise a fied student loan repayments up Student Loan Repayment family, start a business, buy a to $500 per month, or $6,000 Assistance Act, legislation to help home or save for retirement. By annually. To qualify, employers college graduates more easily helping college graduates repay must make the student loan repay their student loan debts by their student loan debts, this bill repayment program widely avail- incentivizing more employers to will help alleviate the financial able to all employees, not just for offer student loan repayment and emotional burden this debt senior executives. To ensure that assistance. can have. This bill will also help small businesses can participate, “Student loans have now sur- employers to attract and retain the bill allows small employers – passed credit cards as the second skilled, qualified employees, so those with 100 full-time employ- largest debt category behind mort- it’s a win-win for all.” ees or fewer and with $5 million gages in the United States, and Brownley’s bill would encour- or less in gross receipts for the that’s simply unacceptable,” age more employers to offer stu- preceding taxable year – to take a Brownley said. “Student loan debt dent loan repayment assistance tax credit in lieu of a tax deduc- can follow a student their entire by offering employers a tax tion.

BillU.S. Sen.would Dianne Feinstein shield and farmworkersAgriculture is a $47 billion fromture industrydeportation has the workforce it Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) industry in California, and UC needs to succeed. Despite their introduced legislation to shield Davis estimates that up to 60 per- significant contributions to farmworkers from deportation and cent of California’s 421,000 farm- California’s economy and com- put them on a path toward earned workers (approximately 253,000 munities, farmworkers are a prior- legal status and eventual citizen- people ) are undocumented. Under ity for deportation under the ship. the Trump administration’s immi- Trump administration’s policies. Under the Agricultural Worker gration enforcement guidelines, We must protect the families who Program Act, farmworkers who undocumented farmworkers are help put food on our tables.” have worked in agriculture for at all priorities for deportation. In addition to Feinstein, the least 100 days in the past two “Farmers throughout California Senate bill is cosponsored by years may earn “blue card” status struggle mightily to find workers, Sens. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), that allows them to continue to and we all know that backbreak- Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Michael photo courtesy of the Craft Contemporary and the artists legally work in the Unites States. ing farm labor is performed large- Bennet (D-Colo.), Mazie Hirono Focus Iran is a series of biennial exhibitions that feature a distinctive per- Farmworkers who maintain blue ly by undocumented immigrants,” (D-Hawaii), Richard Blumenthal spective about Iran through photography and video works. card status for the next three years Feinstein said. “By protecting (D-Ct.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), or five years – depending on hours farmworkers from deportation, Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Ron worked in agriculture – would be our bill would ensure that hard- Wyden (D-Ore.), Jeff Merkley (D- eligible to adjust to lawful perma- working immigrants don’t live in Ore.), Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Craft Contemporary exhibition nent residence (green card). fear and that California’s agricul- Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). offers glimpse into Iranian youth The Craft Contemporary and Iranian gallerist and educator Aria Farhang Foundation present the Eghbal; and the Craft juried exhibition Focus Iran 3: Contemporary’s Exhibitions Contemporary Photography and Curator Holly Jerger. Video, on display from Jan. 27 to “This year’s work is the strongest May 12. An opening VIP donor to date as the focus on youth culture reception and prize ceremony will has opened a door to imagination be held on Friday, Jan. 25, from 7- and social reporting that combines 10 p.m. the fresh and ancient in an extraor- Focus Iran is a series of biennial dinary way,” said Craft exhibitions that feature a distinctive Contemporary Executive Director perspective about Iran through pho- Suzanne Isken. tography and video works. This “Focus Iran 3 is bringing to Los year’s theme puts a lens on Iranian Angeles the vibrant energy of youth culture. Iranian youth; a lot of uncertainty An international panel of jurors about their future, but still hopeful, selected forty-two photographs and fun, progressive and ready to be a videos that will be displayed in the part of the larger global village,” group exhibition. The exhibition said Amirali Angha, chair of the will continue to the UC Irvine’s Farhang Foundation Fine Arts Viewpoint Gallery from Oct. 5 to Council. Nov. 5. Opening reception tickets start at The artists selected for the exhi- $45. bition reside mostly in Iran or the The Craft Contemporary is locat- United States, with some residing ed at 5814 Wilshire Blvd. For infor- in countries such as Canada, mation and tickets, visit cafam.org. France, Italy and Portugal. Each were selected for their multifaceted and intriguing views into young Iranians and how they navigate their lives. Some portraits reveal “This year’s work personal style or street fashion, while others show time spent par- is the strongest to ticipating in leisure activities such date as the focus as sport or music. Other works on youth culture explore queer identity and gender representations, as well as the rela- has opened a door tionship that youth have with reli- to imagination and gion, family and the state. social reporting The top three cash prize winners are a photograph by Hushidar that combines Mortezaie and Jiyan Zandi, a video the fresh and work by Labkhand Olfatmanesh ancient in an and Gazelle Samizay, and a photograph by Milad Karamooz. extraordinary The jury panel consisted of way.” prominent Iranian photographers 8628 Holloway Dr., West Hollywood, CA 90069 Mehrdad Afsari, Babak Tafreshi -Suzanne Isken and Maryam Zandi; Iranian cine- Craft Contemporary www.treeacademy.org • (424)204-5165 matographer and director Seifollah executive director Samadian; the J. Paul Getty Please join us at our next Open House Museum’s Associate Curator of Photography Amanda Maddox; on Saturday, February 2 @ 1pm. 20 January 24, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Musician to speak about breaking the color barrier The Ebell of Los Angeles welcomes Robert Lee Watt, the first black French horn player hired by a major symphony in the United States, as the guest speaker at its meeting on Monday, Feb. 4, at 11:30 a.m. at 743 S. Lucerne Blvd. Watt became the assistant first French horn for the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1970. He performed with the orchestra for 37 years. The Ebell is also celebrating Black History Month with an art exhibit by George Evans on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. Evans’ watercolor portraits and composite photographs will be on display. Additionally, singer, songwriter and producer Sweet Baby J’ai will perform an evening of jazz Los Angeles Unified School District parents Gabriel and Nahela on Thursday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. as Lara, and their son Gabriel Jr., protested outside Los Angeles Unified part of the Ebell’s Live in the School District headquarters in this photo in the April 16, 2009, issue Lounge series. of the Park Labrea News and Beverly Press. The Laras joined a United Admission is $30 for members; Teachers Los Angeles protest that was one of many that year in oppo- $40 for nonmembers. Jazz night sition to budget cuts that could have resulted in thousands of teacher tickets start at $35. Reservations layoffs and larger class sizes. This year, teachers, parents and students are required. For information, call photo courtesy of the Ebell of Los Angeles picketed since Jan. 14 in the first LAUSD teachers strike in 30 years. (323)931-1277, ext. 131, or email Musician Robert Lee Watt will be the guest speaker at the Ebell of Los On Tuesday, the district and United Teachers Los Angeles announced [email protected]. Angeles’ meeting on Feb. 4. a deal had been reached, and teachers and students returned to classes the following day.

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Strike ends after almost two weeks CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD From page 1 equity, an English learner master Melvoin, said there needs to be a plan that includes sign language, greater investment in the public PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE and green space in school campus- schools by the state, which pro- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Together we said we deserve bet- es. vides most of LAUSD’s funding. that the West Hollywood ter, our students deserve better. We “Today marks a new chapter in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s “California Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to con- must keep our expectations high public education for Los Angeles for All” budget proposal included sider the following item: and not let go of this moment, Unified,” Superintendent Austin an increase in money for public because the next struggle is right Beutner said in a statement shortly education. LOCATIONS: 1245 FORMOSA AVENUE, around the corner.” after the deal was announced on “Forty years of underinvestment West Hollywood, California Many teachers said the rise of Tuesday. “Public education is the in public education cannot be charter schools in the district has ultimate labor-management col- solved in just one week or with REQUEST: Applicant is requesting a parcel contributed to a lack of resources laborative and we are committed just one contract. Now that stu- for traditional public schools. The to working together to make sure dents and all educators are heading map to subdivide a four-unit res- deal also includes the formation of every student gets a great educa- back to the classroom, we must idential building into a common committees by the school district tion.” focus our attention to properly interest development. and teachers union to go over char- District administration, and fund our schools for the long ter co-location, as well as pay school board Vice President Nick term.” PERMIT(S): Subdivision Permit, and any other required permits. Hollywood continues to improve APPLICANT(S): AKA Architecture (Andrea Keller) From page 1 increase in burglaries and 13 per- add bridge housing in each council TIME/PLACE Thursday, February 7, 2019 cent increase in personal and other district. OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. thefts, negating decreases in motor “We’re in the midst of some suc- West Hollywood Park Public their primary mode of transporta- vehicle theft, which dropped 12 cesses that speak to this issue,” Meeting Room – tion. percent, and theft from motor vehi- O’Farrell said. “The bridge home Council Chambers “Pedestrian safety continues to cles, which dropped 10 percent. program here has been a real win- be my No. 1 traffic priority,” O’Farrell mentioned 51 guns that ner.” 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard O’Farrell said. “[For] thousands the Hollywood Division took off Dan Halden, O’Farrell’s long- West Hollywood, CA 90069 of students at the Musicians the streets. time Hollywood field deputy, Institute, Hollywood High, Selma “We’ll never be able to quantify began serving as Heart of ZONES: R3B (Residential Multi-Family Avenue Elementary and everyone the tragedies prevented because the Hollywood’s director on Dec. 1. Medium Density) else – stopping cars completely is LAPD recovered 51 guns,” he said. O’Farrell said the initiative will the best way to reduce the city’s And with another homeless begin to target the long vacant ENVIRONMENTAL hit-and-run epidemic.” count underway, O’Farrell said buildings on Hollywood Boulevard STATUS: Categorically exempt from the LAPD Hollywood Division has he’s hoping to see another decrease to help bring “a sparkle” back to also made the neighborhood safer in the 13th Council District’s the street. provisions of the California Envi- in some areas, including a 26.1 homeless population. The 2018 “We will undoubtedly face chal- ronmental Quality Act (CEQA), percent reduction in rape, even homeless count showed a 10 per- lenges in the future, but all the pursuant to Section §15332 (In- though the number of violent cent decrease in the district from while I will continue on a steady Fill Development) crimes was the same in 2018 as it 2017, but it still ranked third high- path to make the most of my time was in 2017, when it jumped 10 est among L.A.’s 15 council dis- in this office to ensure that percent from 2016. The number of tricts. A bridge housing shelter on Hollywood takes a big leap for- The staff reportwill be available on Thursday, January property crimes in 2018 also Schrader Boulevard in Hollywood ward,” O’Farrell said. “In 31, 2019, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, remained the same compared to is nearly complete as part of an ini- Hollywood, we do big things. In 2017. There was a 10 percent tiative by Mayor Eric Garcetti to my office, we produce.” the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and on-line at www.weho.org

IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else Local congressmen introduce climate change bill raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or U.S. Reps. Ted Lieu (D- Congress. This version of the bill in the written correspondence delivered to the West Torrance) and Jimmy Gomez (D- is more aggressive. Hollywood Planning Commission, via the Planning & Los Angeles) introduced the “There is no threat greater to our Climate Solutions Act of 2019 to nation’s security than climate Development Services Department at, or prior to, the encourage strong renewable ener- change,” Lieu said. “Failing to Public Hearing. gy standards by requiring 100 per- protect our planet will endanger cent of electricity sold in the the lives of millions, hurt our econ- To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of United States to be generated from omy and jeopardize our children’s 1990, Assistive Listeni ng Devices (ALD) will be avail- renewable sources by 2035. future. The wildfires in my district able for checkout at the meeting. If you require special The bill will also aggressively were worsened by drought condi- assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer target greenhouse gases by requir- tions and are a sliver of what is in for the hearing impaired), you must call, or submit your ing such emissions to be 80 per- store if we fail to act. My bill is cent below 1990 levels by 2050. It bold because we need to be bold request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) also creates a national energy effi- on climate change. Now that 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The ciency standard. Lieu has long Democrats are in the majority, we City TDD line for the hearing impaired is (323) 848- been active in fighting climate can and will be more aggressive on 6496. change, having introduced ver- curbing the impact of climate sions of the Climate Solutions Act change and creating a sustainable Special meeting related accomm odations (e.g., trans- in both the 114th and 115th future for generations to come.” Lieu portation) may be provided upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO-METRO (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net CaliforniaState Superintendent receives of Public to earlynearly education and$11 after million school dren asfederal well as increase grant their child Instruction Tony Thurmond programs through more effective and development knowledge; strengthen ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend announced that the California efficient operations,” Thurmond said. supports for the early childhood said Public Hearing to express their opinion in this mat- Department of Education was award- “That in turn will help us take a step workforce; and improve the quality of ter. ed a federal Preschool Development towards meeting the crucial goal of early learning and care programs, Birth Through Five Initial Grant expanding these programs and reduc- including the launch of a peer learning Award for $10.6 million from the U.S. ing the achievement gap.” network to support further leadership For further information contact Dereck Purificacion, Department of Health and Human California has 3 million children development in Tribal Child Care. Associate Planner, in the Planning & Development Services’ Administration for Children younger than five years old, half of To provide input and guidance to Services Department at (323) 848-6475; or via email and Families. whom come from low-income fami- California’s early learning and care at: [email protected] It was one of 45 states or territories lies. Through this federal grant, team and to support the implementa- that received the grant award. California will first conduct a tion of the grant, the Department of Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk These grants help states analyze statewide birth-through-five needs Education will launch a stewardship and enhance their early learning and assessment and then develop a strate- team consisting of other state agencies care systems to maximize the avail- gic plan that will provide guidance to serving young children and their fam- ability of high-quality early learning policymakers to increase access to ilies. The department will also work in Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении про- and care options for low-income and services for children and families with partnership with the governor’s State disadvantaged families. It will also high needs. Advisory Council on Early Learning екта. Для дополнительной информации help California improve the quality of The grant will also dramatically and Care on the needs assessment and на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. early childhood care by streamlining expand families’ access to the infor- strategic plan. administrative and funding systems. mation they need to find high-quality For information, visit “This grant helps streamline access early learning and care for their chil- cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re. 22 January 24, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Beverly Hills police chief faces multiple lawsuits for the City Council to examine Spagnoli said implementing From page 1 problems and fix them. those recommendations are a key The city is defending Spagnoli, part of her work as chief. On Dec. who was hired in 2016, and the 11, representatives from mer captain. police department. Spagnoli Management Partners reported to Markowitz said she has the sup- released a videotaped message in the City Council that much port of many current and former response to the BHPD Crisis cam- progress had been made. The firm officers and other personnel in the paign, which she said contains interviewed 25 randomly-selected Beverly Hills Police Department, “egregious statements and misrep- sworn and civilian department as well as many residents. She resentations.” employees, and determined that declined to name supporters out of “When I was hired in 2016, the the “overall organizational climate fear of retaliation from the police City Council wanted a culture and morale in the department are department and the city. change in the police department, good.” “Bottom line is, the goal is to most notably to address lack of Beverly Hills Mayor Julian get rid of the chief and the people accountability, low staffing and Gold said he is “very disappointed photo by Edwin Folven around her. They should have got- low morale,” she said. “As a by this vicious campaign against Officers from the LAPD’s Wilshire and Olympic divisions discussed ten rid of her after the second law- woman in the law enforcement Chief Spagnoli and our police crime trends during a town hall meeting held by the Greater Wilshire suit [was filed]. That was a huge profession and as the police depart- department.” Neighborhood Council last March. indication,” Markowitz said. “I ment’s first female police chief, “Prior to the chief being recruit- have had officers who have con- this work can certainly be chal- ed, an independent study con- tacted me to tell me about issues lenging, especially in an environ- firmed the department was facing in the department but they can’t be ment where change is not welcome serious challenges. The chief was public. I am willing to be the face by some. As a recent independent hired specifically to implement Wilshire area residents can elect of the issue.” review of our police department needed change and the success of In the lawsuit settled in confirms, we are on the right track. that work can now be seen in our their neighborhood leaders December, former captain Mark There is not a crisis in the Beverly declining crime rate,” he said in a From page 1 only two. In categories where Rosen, a 45-year department vet- Hills Police Department, the statement. “The City Council there is a second candidate, the eran, claimed he was denied pro- morale of the department is strong remains strongly supportive of the second-place finisher will serve motions and discriminated against and our new crime prevention tech- chief and her efforts to reform the mittee and is running again to as an alternate. Residents living because of his age. Rosen, who is niques are making a difference.” Beverly Hills police department.” represent Geographic Area 15, in each geographic area will vote Jewish, also claimed he was sub- Beverly Hills spokesman Keith Beverly Hills Vice Mayor John said the Greater Wilshire for the candidates in their specif- jected to anti-Semitic remarks. Sterling pointed to Spagnoli’s mes- Mirisch said Spagnoli was hired to Neighborhood Council plays a ic areas, and can cast a second The city settled the lawsuit on sage as the city’s position on the be a “change agent.” role in protecting and improving vote for a candidate in the spe- the advice of its insurance compa- campaign and the issues allegedly “It’s very difficult for some peo- the community. She said the cialty categories. The council is ny, and no further explanation was affecting the department. ple to deal with a female police most fulfilling part of serving is in the process of securing a site given. Other pending lawsuits by Requests to the police department chief,” he said. “There are also peo- organizing town hall meetings for voting. Beverly Hills Police Department for comment were directed to ple who are being egged on because on topics such as crime, environ- A candidate forum is sched- personnel contain similar allega- Sterling’s office. they see money. We live in a very mental sustainability and educa- uled on Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at tions of discrimination. The city hired Spagnoli in 2016 litigious society. That’s not to say tion. the Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 S. The BHPD Crisis campaign following a 2015 independent we don’t take a troublesome work “I decided to run because I Lucerne Blvd. Kirkham stressed alleges that the lawsuits are “the report by the Management environment very seriously, but think the neighborhood councils that people who do not wish to tip of the police department’s ice- Partners firm which analyzed law there comes a point when people are a very important part of the run for the 21-member board berg,” and that more litigation is enforcement policies, hiring prac- are trying to shake down the city. It city,” Stromberg added. “It’s can still get involved by attend- expected. The campaign also tices and disciplinary processes, smacks of political opportunism important for us to be a liaison ing meetings and volunteering alleges that morale is low, and and made recommendations for and support for an agenda.” between the neighborhood and for subcommittees. trust and communication between improvements. The city called for Markowitz said her only agenda the city to see positive change For information about the employees has deteriorated. the analysis to improve the depart- is bettering the police department happen.” neighborhood council, the Markowitz and the campaign are ment overall, fill vacant positions and improving public safety in Many of the categories for the upcoming election and the can- calling for more transparency and and boost morale. Beverly Hills. upcoming election have only one didates, visit candidate, and most others have greaterwilshire.org. Tickets for annual Dodgers FanFest on sale online The Dodgers will hold their seventh annual offseason FanFest Your friendly, neighborhood on Saturday, Jan. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with free admission, Hardware Store entertainment, fun and games for fans of all ages. Family Owned and Operated Since 1961 FanFest is free and open to the public, but digital tickets are is now required. Tickets for player auto- graphs, player meet and greets, the opportunity to take a selfie with a player, “play catch with a pro,” behind-the-scenes tours and other VIP experiences are on sale at dodgers.com/fanfest. All photo and autograph tickets benefit the programs of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation. Fans must also download the mlb.com Ballpark App on their smartphones, which is the exclusive way of presenting their digital tickets for admission at the stadi- um gates (left or right field plaza). Park Labrea News/Beverly Press file photo Parking is free, and parking gates will open for the event at 9:30 event. tailed. a.m. To allow fans the opportunity to For information, visit FanFest features appearances maximize their time at FanFest, www.dodgers.com/fanfest. and autograph opportunities from the Dodgers will offer a priority Dodger players, coaches and pass to give fans access to faster alumni in addition to a live stage moving lines at select popular Answers from page 20 program, the Dodgers activities. While supplies last, pri- Come see what’s new! 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