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Volume 29 No. 31 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities August 1, 2019 Diamond Foam moving Beverly Hills may eliminate hotel room cap n Planning Commission after 38 years on La Brea recommends City n The fabric store heads to Jefferson Boulevard Council consider change

Jason Asch said. BY RYAN MANCINI BY RYAN MANCINI Asch decided to sell the space after he noticed neighboring appar- The Beverly Hills Planning Shoppers will have to wait until Commission voted unanimously Aug. 5 for Diamond Foam and el companies and restaurants leave, only to be replaced by nearby apart- on July 25 to recommend an ordi- Fabric to reopen at its new location nance to the City Council to on 4910 W. Jefferson Blvd., three ment complexes. He said rather than be next to a 12-story apartment amend the municipal code on the miles away from its home on 611 S. room limit of hotels within the La Brea Ave. complex or a larger, more commer- cial business, he decided to pick up city. “We’re leaving because the The ordinance would remove neighborhood is changing,” owner See Fabric page 26 the 1,000 hotel room cap approved by the city on Nov. 1, 1984. By eliminating the cap, photo by Ryan Mancini assistant director of community A new, four-story hotel with a net increase of 28 rooms on South development and city planner Lasky Drive would replace the Maison 140 Beverly Hills, increasing Ryan Gohlich said it would create the number of hotel rooms in Beverly Hills. a freer market and open up com- petition. room Lasky Hotel. That raises the going through the planning A staff report submitted to the number of rooms since the law process right now, there are a total Beverly Hills City Council on was passed to 1,121, above the of approximately 549 rooms in the May 21 by Gohlich stated the total limit. pipeline,” he said. number of hotel rooms approved However, because the ordi- The report also provided an for construction in Beverly Hills nance only applies to hotel rooms environmental assessment in was at 832, with 289 proposed but approved since the 1984 law was accordance with the California not yet approved for construction. passed, the total number of hotel Environment Quality Act. Due to This includes the proposed devel- rooms is around 2,300, Gohlich minor alterations in land-use limi- opment of an unnamed eight- said. tations and no changes in land use, Park Labrea News/Beverly Press file photo story, 195-room hotel on La “As far as hotels that are either Jason Asch has owned Diamond Foam and Fabric since 1982. Cienega Boulevard and the 94- approved and not yet built, or are See Cap page 26 Perfecting the mid-week, mid-range jumper The drive to do good in WeHo n City Hall dropoff site Strategic Insights Group, a Los n Long-running Angeles-based consulting group accepting supplies for basketball game brings that works with nonprofits and migrants at border other socially focused leaders competition, fun to and groups, he knew just how to Fairfax High BY CAMERON KISZLA make a tangible difference. In his nine trips to the southern BY CAMERON KISZLA When the United States’ poli- border in Texas and California, cies regarding detentions and Sunnanon said he has helped The squeaks of Air Jordans, the family separations at the southern organize groups to provide med- bouncing of rubber against wood border came to light, West ical and legal aid to those in and the swish of nylon nets fill the Hollywood resident Tai detention centers and camps, but air most every Wednesday night at Sunnanon wanted to find a way the migrants often have needs Fairfax High School. to help the migrants, especially that are much more immediate. From 8 to 10 p.m. in the school’s children and families. smaller gym, amateur players from As founder and CEO of the See Shelters page 25 all walks of life and across Los photo by Cameron Kiszla Angeles are drawn to a pick-up bas- Barbara Brace’s pickup basketball game started approximately 30 years ago. ketball game. Over the past 30 years or so, the context. ketball player in Santa Barbara. She weekly get-together founded by “If you’re coming in here to net- didn’t play while attending UCLA, television producer Barbara Brace work, then you’re in the wrong but after graduation, she worked as has maintained a regular schedule, place,” said longtime player David a production coordinator on the TV and almost every week, at least a Kirkwood. show “The Facts of Life.” handful of players gather to com- The rotating roster has allowed At Sunset Gower Studios, home pete. the continuation of what’s become to “The Facts of Life,” Brace Older players or those with chil- a tradition for Brace, whom gauged her coworkers’ interest in dren who’ve been forced to stop Kirkwood called “the heart” and basketball and invited them to pick- attending as regularly have been fellow veteran Rob Bastian called up games, some of which included quickly replaced by friends and “the glue” of the game. a young George Clooney, who friends-of-friends. The roster of “I really plan my week around acted on “Facts.” players is loosely affiliated, and Wednesday basketball,” Brace said. One of the early players in they sometimes are known to each Brace, 58, who is often the only Brace’s orbit had a permit to use photo by Cameron Kiszla other only by first names, with no woman playing, ignited her passion The Strategic Insights Group is collecting supplies for migrant fami- See Fairfax page 25 last name or occupation added for for the sport as a high school bas- lies and children at West Hollywood City Hall. 2 August 1, 2019 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Chico’s Angels Aug. 18, at the Atwater Village Theatre. before the program. 10899 Wilshire Barbara Schofield directs Friel’s Tony Blvd. (310)443-7000, hammer.ucla.edu. Chico’s Angels will present their Award-winning masterpiece set in the newest show, “Fly Chica Fly,” with per- summer of 1936 formances running from Thursday, during the Celtic Art and recycling Aug. 1, through Sunday, Aug. 4, at the harvest festival of The Loft at Liz’s is hosting an Artist Colony Theatre. The Angels find dan- Lughnasa. Five Talk and Recycling Panel Discussion ger at 31,000 feet as young hopeful unmarried sisters with curator Liz Gordon, artists Monica stewardesses start disappearing. It’s up – Kate, Maggie, Wyatt and Dave Lovejoy, and Jennifer to the trio to fly the not-so-friendly Agnes, Rose and Pinkerton of LA Sanitation on skies and solve the case. Julie Brown Chris – live in the Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. also stars in the show as a stewardess in rural Irish coun- Wyatt and Lovejoy, two of Los distress who hires the Angels. tryside outside the tiny village of Angeles’ top assemblage artists, will Showtimes are at 3 and 8 p.m. Tickets Ballybeg. Loosely based on the lives of discuss ways to reuse things that are are $40. 555 N. Third St., Burbank. commonly thrown away as art. Friel’s mother and aunts, the play is a (866)811-4111, colonytheatre.org. Pinkerton, environmental affairs officer deeply moving portrait of their every- day lives, as remembered through the for LA Sanitation, will cover reusing Latin dance eyes of Chris’ seven-year-old son, waste. The event coincides with the Michael, now an adult. Showtimes are exhibit “Diverted Destruction 12,” run- Dance the night away with one of 8 p.m., Monday and Thursday through ning through Aug. 19. 453 S. La Brea L.A.’s best salsa and Latin fusion bands Saturday; 4 p.m., Sunday. Tickets start Ave. (323)939-4403, ext. 5, theloftatl- at the Autry’s Sizzling Summer Nights at $20. 3269 Casitas Ave. (323)882- izs.com. series on Thursday, Aug. 1. The Yari 6912, openfist.org. Moré Latin Band will perform. Doors open at 5:30, music begins at 6:30 and a dance lesson will be offered at 7:30 Beverly Hills p.m. 4700 Western Heritage Way. (323)667-2000, theautry.org. Chamber Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce is Book Sale hosting an installment of its Business Book lovers can find rarities and bar- photo by Ed Krieger Needs to Know series on Tuesday, Aug. gains at the John C. Fremont Library’s Emile Martz and Amir Levi appear in the new comedy “The Direction 6, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the chamber book sale on Friday, Aug. 2, from noon Home” running through Sunday, Aug. 18, at Let Live Theatre @ The office. The forum is titled “Dominating to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 3, from Actors Company. Set in West Hollywood in 1979, the production follows Your Local Market Online.” Daniel Gouw will lead the workshop on strate- noon to 5 p.m. CDs, DVDs, audio four disparate 20-something individuals who move into a rented home. gies for using internet marketing and books and videos will also be offered. It’s a moment in time before cityhood, sweeping demographic changes, Sales will be offered for books on ani- social media. Admission is $15 for gentrification and exorbitant prices. The plays tells a story of a time that’s mals, history, biography, politics, plays, members; $30 for general admission. classics, cookbooks and media. 6121 slightly simpler and perhaps more naïve and innocent. Showtimes are 8 9400 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Second p.m., Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m., Sunday. Tickets are $30. 916A N. Floor. (310)248-1000, members.bever- Melrose Ave. (323)962-3521. Formosa Ave. (323)960-1055, onstage411.com/home. lyhillschamber.com. Jason Stuart Odyssey’s 1969 inception. Showtimes topics such as “Divine Friendship: John Singleton book signing are 8 p.m., Wednesday through Seeing God in All,” “Marriage and Actor Jason Stuart will sign his new Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday. Tickets start Family Life: Building a Spiritual films book “Shut Up, I’m Talking!” on at $32. 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Foundation” and “Are We Letting Life’s Celebrate the late filmmaker John Friday, Aug. 2, at 7 p.m. at Book Soup. (310)477-2055 ext. 2, Circumstances Control Us?” Classes Singleton with a screening of “Boyz n Stuart has more than 150 TV and film odysseytheatre.com. begin at 7:30 p.m., weeldays; 1 p.m., the Hood” on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 7:30 credits and is Saturday. Single tickets for evening p.m. at the Hammer Museum. The film known for roles classes are $25. 404 S. Figueroa St. chronicles the complicated lives of three on “My Wife and Yoga convention (323)225-2471, yogananda.org/convo. African American men growing up in Kids” and Judd Self-Realization Fellowship is holding its South Central Los Angeles. It was nom- Apatow’s “Love.” annual World Convocation from Sunday, inated for Academy Awards for Best He documents his Aug. 4, through Saturday, Aug. 10, at the ‘Dancing at Director and Best Original Screenplay long and curious Westin Bonaventure Hotel, downtown. and is being shown in a series on career in the new Thousands of yogis from around the Lughnasa’ Singleton’s work that also features memoir. 8818 world will come together for a week of Scott Roberts and Caroline Klidonas screenings of “Poetic Justice” on Sunset Blvd. (310)659-3110, book- spiritual renewal, including evening star in the Open Fist Theatre Aug.13, “Rosewood” on Aug. 20, and “2 soup.com. classes on the universal yoga teachings of Company’s presentation of “Dancing at Fast 2 Furious” on Aug. 27. Admission Paramahansa Yogananda and group Lughnasa,” by the Irish playwright is free, but tickets are required and are Legal clinic meditations. Evening talks will cover Brian Friel, running through Sunday, available at the box office one hour Volunteer attorneys from the Beverly Hills Bar Association Barristers will answer legal questions during a free clinic on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Elm Room at Roxbury Founded 1946 Park in Beverly Hills. Small claims, wills and trusts, business disputes, con- sumer law and landlord-tenant law will 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. be discussed. 471 S. Roxbury Drive. SUITE 330 (310)601-2422, bhba.org. P.O. BOX 36036 LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 (323)933-5518 Rec ‘N Roll BEVERLY HILLS OFFICE: 8440 WILSHIRE BLVD. 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29, at the Odyssey Theatre. The pro- duction, a surreal comedy/drama, will The Park Labrea News and Beverly Press are weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail be performed in multiple spaces in the subscription is $120 annually. Decreed newspa- Odyssey complex. It is part of Odyssey pers of general circulation, entitled to publish legal Theatre Ensemble’s 50th anniversary advertising, Feb. 10, 1960 by Superior Court Order No 736637. “Circa ’69” season, featuring signifi- cant and adventurous plays that pre- miered around the time of the Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 August 1, 2019 AHF seeks to stop project on Amoeba site

BY CAMERON KISZLA ue to be held in the Sunset building’s proposed architecture, Boulevard location. designed by Scott Johnson of Despite its approval by the Los Weinstein said his organization is Johnson Fain. Weinstein said the Angeles City Council on June 25, not only trying to save Amoeba, but architecture of most new buildings the tower planned for the current also opposes the project put forth by in Hollywood is “changing the site of Amoeba Music faces a pair GPI Companies that would put a 26- character of the neighborhood and of new hurdles. story, 232,000-square-foot tower at not for the better. It’s turning AIDS Healthcare Foundation filed the corner of Sunset and Cahuenga Hollywood into a rich ghetto.” suit against the city of Los Angeles boulevards. The building will con- “We are systematically destroy- on July 22, alleging violations of the tain up to 200 residential units, of ing what makes Hollywood inter- California Environmental Quality which at least 10 will be for very esting. It’s all on the altar of money Act and other state and local laws. low-income households. There will and greed,” Weinstein added. AHF also claims the project would also be 7,000 square feet of commer- Goldstein, however, said he was destroy the Amoeba Music building cial space on the ground floor. AHF pleased with the design by Johnson, at 6400 Sunset Blvd., which its law- has challenged multiple develop- whom he called “one of the top suit calls a “cultural resource” that ments in the past, such as the architects in the city.” contains “culturally significant Crossroads Hollywood project that is “It’s an excellent piece of work murals associated with significant also planned for Sunset Boulevard. that he’s done,” Goldstein said. artists.” AHF and Coalition to The building is likely to be mostly Weinstein acknowledged that the Preserve L.A. have nominated the luxury apartments, Weinstein said, project’s opponents face an uphill Amoeba building to be a historic- and “we don’t have a shortage of battle, though he said slowing down cultural monument. luxury housing.” What Hollywood construction has allowed AHF to “I think it’s one of the coolest and Los Angeles lack, Weinstein negotiate with developers of previ- places in Hollywood,” said Michael said, is affordable housing, and the ous projects to secure more afford- rendering by Johnson Fain/courtesy of GPI Companies project doesn’t have enough of it. able housing, as much as 25% of Weinstein, president of AHF. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation is seeking to stop the construction of a Cliff Goldstein, founder and man- the whole project in some cases. GPI bought the building from 26-story mixed-use building on the current site of Amoeba Music. Amoeba four years ago and has aging partner of GPI, pointed out Weinstein added that AHF is also been leasing it back to the record that as part of the 6400 Sunset pro- repurposing old hotels like the store since then. Jim Henderson, ject, the included affordable units Baltimore Hotel near Skid Row as mately 600 housing units. we think should be done – we’re co-owner of the music business, are for very low-income house- housing for homeless and low- “We’re not just talking, we’re providing housing and getting peo- declined to comment for this story, holds, a group many other projects income people, creating approxi- doing. We’re not just saying what ple off the streets,” he said. but he previously told the Park don’t provide for. Goldstein said Labrea News and Beverly Press GPI will also provide $2.5 million that Amoeba, which has been at its to the Affordable Housing Trust current mural-decorated and neon- Fund to build additional affordable E90210.com lit site since 2001, will relocate to housing in the Hollywood area. Beverly Hills Estate Sales another Hollywood location some- “In total, I’m comfortable with time in the next year. In the mean- the amount of affordable housing time, the music store’s doors that this project provides, both on- remain open to customers, and and off-site,” Goldstein said. signings and performances contin- Weinstein also objected to the Mid-Wilshire - Fine Designer & Antique Home Furnishings 3 Day Estate Sale - Everything Must Go! More at e90210.com BH school construction not expected to impact traffic

BY RYAN MANCINI continuing working closely with the city, [Beverly Hills Police The Beverly Hills Unified School Department] and [Beverly Hills Fire District sold the first part of its Department] to evaluate and make Measure BH bonds last month as part changes when needed. Flexibility is of a plan to renovate its schools, but critical, however we are also confi- the renovations are not expected to dent in our traffic plan for support- have an impact on traffic or parking. ing the increases in cars.” The construction bond was Starkins also said a full commu- approved by voters on June 5 and nications plan will launch on Aug. was directed to BHUSD campuses 5. It will include an interactive web- HAPPENING in need of renovations. Measure site, pedestrian routes, traffic flow BH will raise $160 million for a maps, tips and a complete schedule THIS WEEKEND! new gymnasium, athletic fields, of drop-off and pick-up times, all of earthquake and fire safety and secu- which will be customized for each rity systems. Measure BH also school and for each grade level. 1009 Keniston Ave., Los Angeles 90019 mentioned replacing one of the Traffic will be monitored daily school’s parking lots. throughout the first month of school. Sat., Sun. Mon. 9am-4pm “The parking lot replacement ref- Within that time, Starkins said there erenced in the Measure BH language will be critical assessment to under- refers to parking at Beverly Hills stand what patterns change, if traffic High School, not any of the schools reaches some sort of balance or if involved in the reconfiguration,” there needs to be a new strategy in BHUSD Assistant Superintendent of collaboration with the city. Business Services Wade Roach said. “The other facilities’ work The list also applies to El Rodeo planned under Measure E and School, which closed in June and Measure BH for the active elemen- will be under construction for the tary and middle schools will not next two years. El Rodeo students adversely impact traffic or parking were enrolled at three other at those locations,” Roach said. BHUSD schools, Horace Mann and Part of the BHUSD’s process for Hawthorne for grades K-5 and issuing the bonds was to receive Questions? 323-356-9936 Beverly Vista for grades 6-8. This updated credit ratings by Moody’s will cause an increase in the num- and Standard & Poor’s. Moody’s ber of students enrolled at each gave the district an “AAA” rating, school, so the three schools will while Standard & Poor’s affirmed also open secondary entrances for the district an “AA+” rating. mornings and afternoons. This Originally set at $385 million, the caused concern for the Beverly remaining $225 million of Measure Hills City Council, which offered to BH bonds are scheduled to be create signs for parents dropping issued by the district every two off and picking up their children. years until 2025. As part of the bond “Traffic is not a new issue, and program, taxpayers are expected to the first day of school is a very dif- save approximately $1.2 million if ferent reflection on parent drop-off the district were to refinance its routines,” BHUSD 2012 General Obligation Refunding Communications Director Rebecca Bonds, according to an update on Starkins said. “We are dedicated to the bond program. 4 August 1, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Suspect faces multiple felony rape charges Memorial commemorates n Detectives are against their will,” said Det. Katherine Gosser, of the Los searching for Angeles Police Department’s West fallen LAPD officer additional victims Valley Division. It is unclear how many victims were assaulted, but a criminal com- By edwin folven plaint filed by the Los Angeles Police are seeking additional vic- County District Attorney’s Office tims of a male suspect who alleged- listed Feb. 25, April 4 and July 11 as ly preyed on women in nightclubs the dates of the offenses. Talley is in Hollywood and West Hollywood facing three counts of forcible rape, and then raped them at his residence and two related counts of sexual near Lake Balboa in the San assault. Fernando Valley. Talley allegedly moved from Authorities said Omar Talley, 22, New Jersey to Los Angeles “a few claimed to be a social media influ- photo courtesy of the LAPD years ago,” according to an LAPD encer and nightclub promoter and Authorities are searching for addi- press release, and had lived in the befriended female victims in night- tional victims of a suspect who San Fernando Valley. He remains in clubs. After gaining their confi- allegedly raped women he met at custody on $1.6 million bail and is dence, he arranged for transporta- nightclubs. expected to return to court on Sept. tion from a ride-hailing service and 26. escorted them to his residence in the A photograph of Talley was photo by Edwin Folven 6600 block of Valjean Avenue near notified police. Talley was arrested released by police. Anyone with Flowers, candles and messages were placed in a memorial at Los Lake Balboa, or to nearby locations a short time later. information about the crimes or Angeles Police Department headquarters for Officer Juan Diaz, who where he claimed an “after party” “It appears Omar Talley would be who believes they are a victim is was shot and killed shortly after midnight on July 27 near a taco stand was occurring. Investigators allege charming just before the sexual act, urged to call Det. Wes Potter at in Lincoln Heights. Diaz, 24, was off-duty at the time and had been he raped the women, including one then change his demeanor and force (818)374-7714, or Det. Katherine eating at the stand with his girlfriend and her brothers near Avenue 26 victim who escaped on July 11 and the women to perform sexual acts Gosser at (818)374-7717. and Humboldt Street. He reportedly saw an individual scrawling graf- fiti nearby and ordered him to stop. A male suspect opened fire min- utes later, killing Diaz and injuring another man in their group. The murder is believed to be gang-related and the suspect is being sought by police. The case is being investigated by the LAPD’s Robbery Missing woman returns home after 20 days Homicide Division. Diaz was assigned to the LAPD’s Professional Standards Bureau. A By edwin folven A police bulletin was distributed with a Compton-based church. memorial service for Diaz is scheduled on Aug. 12 at 9 a.m. at the and media reported on the woman’s “Apparently it was weighing on Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, downtown. A 48-year-old woman who disap- disappearance. One of Watson’s her mind,” Merrill said. “Other than “We continue to keep the Diaz family in our thoughts and prayers, peared after unexpectedly leaving daughters called the Missing that, she didn’t have much more to while honoring Officer Diaz’s memory,” read a statement issued by her apartment in East Hollywood Persons Unit on July 29 to let them say.” the LAPD. “The Los Angeles Police Department appreciates the on July 8 returned on July 28. know she had returned, and Watson Watson’s daughters had been in ongoing support of Angelenos during this difficult time.” Investigators with the Los also spoke to police, said Det. frequent contact with police and had “Words cannot match the depth of sorrow that Angelenos are feel- Angeles Police Department’s Kristin Merrill. been canvassing the neighborhood. ing. The senseless murder of Officer Juan Diaz is a shocking reminder Missing Person Unit had been “She said she just need time to No crime was committed, and the of the dangers that LAPD officers face every moment they wear the searching for Sheryl Watson, who clear her head,” Merrill added. “She case was closed. badge, and the absolute courage and selflessness with which they lives with her two adult daughters needed some time alone.” “It’s actually not uncommon for uphold the oath each day,” Mayor Eric Garcetti said. “Our hearts are in an apartment in the 100 block of The detective said Watson told these types of things to end up this with Officer Diaz’s family and friends. They are experiencing a loss South Virgil Avenue, near Beverly her she had been staying at undis- way,” Merrill added. “We have a lot that no one should have to suffer, under circumstances that outrage us Boulevard. She left at approximate- closed locations in her neighbor- of cases like this where someone all. My promise is that we will hold them close, stand with them every ly 6 a.m. on July 8 without shoes, a hood and had gone to shelters for just goes away for whatever rea- step of the way, and never tire until we find and prosecute the vicious cell phone, purse or personal necessities. Watson did not have a son.” criminals responsible for this horrific tragedy.” belongings. Watson’s daughters history of mental illness. The only called police after they realized she clue to her reason for disappearing was missing. involved her recent involvement Defendant guilty of cyberattack on Los Angeles Superior Court

A jury has found a 33-year-old users’ Superior Court email defendant guilty of 27 federal crim- addresses and passwords, accord- inal charges for hacking into the ing to court filings. Thousands of Los Angeles Superior Court com- court employees received the puter system and then using infor- Dropbox email and hundreds dis- mation obtained to send approxi- closed their email credentials to the mately 2 million malicious phish- attacker. Multiple court employees’ ing emails. emails were then used by the Oriyomi Sadiq Aloba, of Katy, attacker to send out millions of Texas, was found guilty on July 26 phishing emails. after a three-day trial. The jury These additional phishing emails found Aloba guilty of one count of purported to be communications conspiracy to commit wire fraud, from American Express, Wells 15 counts of wire fraud, one count Fargo and other companies, and led of attempted wire fraud, one count victims to a webpage that asked for of unauthorized impairment of a their banking login credentials, per- protected computer, five counts of sonal identifying information and unauthorized access to a protected credit card information. The link for computer to obtain information, the fake American Express website and four counts of aggravated iden- used source code that designated tity theft. The defendant was taken Aloba’s email account as the deliv- into federal custody immediately. ery address for the information that According to the evidence pre- the victims input into the website, sented at trial, Aloba and his co- according to court documents. conspirators targeted the Los Investigators executed a search Angeles Superior Court for a warrant at Aloba’s residence in phishing attack in July 2017. Texas, where they found evidence During the cyberattack, one court linking the defendant to the cyber- employee’s email account was attack. United States District Judge compromised and an email was R. Gary Klausner has scheduled a sent – without her authorization – sentencing hearing for Oct. 21. to co-workers purporting to be Aloba faces more than 350 years in from the file hosting service federal prison. Dropbox. In fact, it was a phishing The case was investigated by the email that contained a link to a FFBI and the Los Angeles County phishing website that asked for the District Attorney’s Office. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 August 1, 2019 State Senator talks Hollywood concerns n Allen discusses threatened our heritage and infra- ly mentioning Los Angeles City structure,” he said. Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th policies at Paramount Allen also discussed homeless- District, as an example of someone Pictures ness, which he said has “dispropor- who was achieving positive results tionately hit” Hollywood and in terms of development. BY CAMERON KISZLA places like it. The key to getting “I want to see transit-oriented, people back on their feet is to inter- job-oriented growth, but I also don’t On July 30, state Sen. Ben Allen vene early, Allen said, and he want the state to take away local (D-Santa Monica) spoke about praised both the state and Los governments’ rights altogether in entertainment production, housing Angeles for devoting resources to terms of making decisions about and homelessness, and technology recovery efforts. Allen supported changing the way the community at the Hollywood Chamber of working with nonprofit organiza- looks,” Allen said. Commerce’s 2019 State of the State tions like the Salvation Army to Finally, Allen discussed artificial event. assist people experiencing home- intelligence and the effect new tech- At the luncheon at Paramount lessness. nology has on society and business, Pictures, Allen attempted to con- “We need everyone involved,” he specifically in the entertainment nect the needs of Hollywood, which said. industry. is part of his 26th Senate District, As another way to help alleviate Allen said technology can make with the political realities of the homelessness crisis, more some jobs obsolete – he cited eleva- Sacramento through a speech and a development is needed, though it tor operators as an example – but question-and-answer period moder- needs to be done correctly, Allen sometimes, technology companies ated by Craig Darian, co-chairman said. Development is “a sign of a are too focused on disrupting for photo by Mitch Kampf and CEO of Occidental vibrant, growing economy,” Allen disruption’s sake, and employers State Sen. Ben Allen said he’d like to see the California film and televi- Entertainment Group Holdings. said, but it also conflicts with the are too focused on cost-savings to sion tax credit expanded. Allen expressed his support for low-density lifestyle that attracted realize the impact their decisions the state’s film and television tax many people to Los Angeles in the will have on employees, many of credit, a position that drew applause first place. whom have “given their blood, “stymies” progress, Allen said, but ment to the work that [is done in from the crowd. The tax break is Allen said fellow state Sen. Scott sweat and tears to … an organiza- in Hollywood and other industries, Hollywood] – it’s part of what made necessary to counteract the “gener- Weiner (D-San Francisco) thinks tion for their entire lives.” the effect on people must be con- the industry great,” Allen said. “It’s ous incentives” offered by other local government is too beholden to Society shouldn’t be so afraid to sidered, too. part of the city, and we forget that states that have “gone overboard” local interest groups to enact the embrace new technology that it “We can’t lose the human ele- human element at our peril.” to attract Hollywood’s attention, kind of development that’s needed. Allen said. Allen said Weiner’s SB 50 propos- With the extension of the tax al, which would ease building near credit former Gov. Jerry Brown transit and job centers by overriding signed into law last year, Allen said some local zoning restrictions, went more entertainment industry work- too far. 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In Beverly Hills, 16 California increase from 100 in 2018 and people were on the street, 1.5 105 in 2017. people were in cars and 1.8 peo- since 2000 LAHSA applies a service plan- ple were in campers and RVs. ning area-level multiplier to the In Los Angeles County, youth raw data in order to standardize homeless numbers rose over last the estimates of people living in year. Homeless children rose to Our Services vehicles, makeshift shelters and 5,280 in the county, an increase tents. For example, a baseline of 6% over last year, and home- number of 6 is then calculated less people age 18-24 increased • Custom Upholstery & Design with a statistical multiplier to to 3,635, an increase of 17% • 10,000 fabrics to choose from including leather and velvet total 8.5. Such multipliers/con- over 2018. 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BY EDWIN FOLVEN O’Farrell asserted that the monetary residents, and often cause harm to penalties for violations are not a the character of a neighborhood,” The Los Angeles City Council is sufficient economic deterrent to O’Farrell said. “I will pursue all moving forward with plans to prevent unpermitted projects. He options available to prevent this potentially increase fines for unper- added that some developers and type of illegal activity in our com- mitted construction such as remod- property owners appear to regard munities.” eling projects and additions. the penalties for violations as “a The council’s Planning and Land Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, cost of doing business.” Use Management committee previ- 13th District, authored a motion “Unpermitted remodels, addi- ously approved the motion and, with that seeks to examine current fees tions and demolitions unnecessarily City Council approval on July 31, for violations, based on negative expose workers and those near the the city will work with the Los impacts such projects can have on site to immediate and long term Angeles Department of Building and photo by Edwin Folven neighborhoods. In his motion, hazards, create inconveniences to Safety, city attorney and city admin- A project on Silver Lake Boulevard in which a building was significantly istrative officer to examine the fees altered has been cited as motivation for stronger penalties for unpermit- and determine how to proceed. The ted remodeling and additions. monetary amount for potential increases has not been identified. Los Angeles Department of not paid, the cases are referred to initely hear about these things. We Building and Safety spokesman the city attorney’s office for poten- haven’t taken a position [on Kim Arther said LADBS’s Code tial criminal charges. O’Farrell’s motion], but surely our Enforcement Bureau is tasked with The overall extent of the problem community would support it. investigating unpermitted projects. involving unpermitted projects is Definitely, I think there should be They are primarily investigated unknown, but the problem likely more severe penalties.” when complaints are filed with the occurs throughout the city. One Scott Esptein, chair of the Mid department. example that led O’Farrell to call City West Community Council, If a project is determined to be in for stiffer penalties was a project on said the council hasn’t addressed violation of permits, an order to Silver Lake Boulevard, in which the issue, but it is something he per- comply is issued and the person or the new owner of a building dra- sonally supports. entity named on a permit must pay matically altered the exterior “People should follow the rules. I a minimum code violation fee of beyond what permits allowed. think if property owners are will- $356.16. That fee can increase to Local neighborhood representatives ingly making additions and pur- $1,246 if the code violation fee is said the problem is widespread. posely circumventing the law, then not paid within 30 days. “It has been happening all too the current enforcement regime Additionally, if compliance with frequently,” said Anastasia Mann, doesn’t have teeth,” he added. “I photo courtesy of the 13th District council office president of the Hollywood Hills imagine it happens with all differ- Mayor Eric Garcetti (right) joined Danielle Brazell (left), general permits does not occur within 15 days, an additional $660 non-com- West Neighborhood Council. “We ent types of properties.” manager of the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs; Los pliance fee can be assessed. If that had a situation in Hollywood The Los Angeles City Council Angeles City Council members David Ryu and Monica Rodriguez; amount is not paid in 30 days, late Heights where a gentleman pur- will review the issue once a report Jeffrey Herr, curator Hollyhock House; and Los Angeles City penalties can rise to $2,310. If non- chased a residence and destroyed a on potential changes to fees has Councilman Mitch O’Farrell at a celebration of the Hollyhock compliance continues and fees are staircase. It was a big to-do. We def- been created. House’s designation on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites List. City celebrates Hollyhock House’s UNESCO honor Mayor Eric Garcetti joined ations to come, and its well- Los Angeles City Council mem- deserved place on UNESCO’s bers Mitch O’Farrell, David Ryu World Heritage List is a fitting and Monica Rodriguez at a cere- tribute.” mony on July 31 honoring the Wright designed Hollyhock designation of the Hollyhock House for Aline Barnsdall, a House on the UNESCO (United Pennsylvania oil heiress who Nations Educational, Scientific commissioned the house as the and Cultural Organization) centerpiece of a cultural arts World Heritage Sites List. complex on the 36-acre hilltop. Hollyhock House is Los Hollyhock House was her per- Angeles’ first addition to the sonal residence, and Barnsdall UNESCO list. The building was asked Wright to incorporate her designed by famed architect Frank favorite flower, the hollyhock, Lloyd Wright and is located in into the architectural design. Barnsdall Art Park, located at A philanthropist and art collec- 4800 Hollywood Blvd. Hollyhock tor, Barnsdall deeded the land, House was one of eight major including 5,000-square-foot works throughout the country Hollyhock House, to the city of spanning 50 years of Wright’s Los Angeles in 1927. career that were combined in one Hollyhock House is operated designation celebrating the archi- by the Los Angeles Department tect’s work on the UNESCO list. of Cultural Affairs and is open “Hollyhock House is one of for self-guided tours from 11 L.A.’s greatest cultural trea- a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through sures,” Garcetti said. “This home Sunday. Tickets are $7. For infor- will inspire Angelenos for gener- mation, visit barnsdall.org. L.A. restricts sleeping in cars

On July 30, the Los Angeles City tial streets or within a block of Council voted 13-0 to prohibit peo- schools, pre-schools, daycare ple from living in their vehicles in facilities and parks between 9 p.m. many areas. Councilmen Bob and 6 a.m. Also included are trail- Blumenfield, 3rd District, and Mike ers, house cars and trailer coaches, Bonin, 11th District, were absent. and the ordinance specifically bans The vote renewed an ordinance sleeping and cooking inside vehi- that had expired on July 1. The cles. ordinance will next expire on Jan. The first infraction will result in a 1, 2020, unless it is extended again. $25 fine, with the second fine cost- Under the ordinance, people ing $50 and every fine after that cannot live in their cars on residen- being $75. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 August 1, 2019 CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD Cedars partnership to benefit Emirati patients PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Cedars-Sinai has joined the U.S.- United Arab Emirates Business NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood Council to better provide care for Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to con- patients traveling from the United Arab Emirates for specialized care, sider the following item: and to develop stronger ties with private and public healthcare orga- LOCATIONS: 1138-1144 N. DETROIT STREET, nizations in the Arabian Gulf West Hollywood, California region. The council will help Cedars- REQUEST: Applicant is requesting to de- Sinai provide guidance and cultur- molish all existing buildings on ally appropriate care to Emirati site, and construct a new four- patients, fostering better access to story, ten-unit multi-family resi- healthcare services that have helped Cedars-Sinai build a reputation as a dential building over at-grade global leader in patient care and parking. research. Patients will benefit from PERMIT(S): Demolition Permit, Development improved access, care coordination Permit, Subdivision Permit, and and guidance on navigating the any other required permits. complex relationship between inter- national governments, insurance APPLICANT(S): BLSI Detroit Street, LLC (Stefan companies and healthcare Dresevic) providers, said Dr. Heitham Hassoun, vice president and med- ical director of the Cedars-Sinai photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai TIME/PLACE Thursday, August 15, 2019 Center for International Health. Dr. Heitham Hassoun is vice president and medical director of the OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. “We are advocates and liaisons Cedars-Sinai Center for International Health. West Hollywood Park for our international patients,” Public Meeting Room – Hassoun said. Council Chambers Cedars-Sinai treats about 1,200 us directly because they’re seeking serve as a platform for further col- 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard international patients from more specialized care in one of our areas laboration opportunities between West Hollywood, CA 90069 than 80 countries each year, about of excellence, including the neuro- Cedars-Sinai and UAE healthcare one-third of whom come from sciences, heart, orthopaedics and companies, insurance providers and ZONES: R3C (Residential, Multi-Family Arabian Gulf countries. The Center cancer,” Hassoun said. clinical staff. By joining the U.S- for International Health aims to Building strong relationships United Arab Emirates Business Medium Density) improve access to healthcare ser- with healthcare communities in Council, Cedars-Sinai will benefit vices to these patients and others other countries helps strengthen from the council’s expertise in cre- ENVIRONMENTAL around the world, and to create referral pipelines, connecting ating these strategic partnerships. STATUS: Categorically exempt from the global collaborations in the fields of patients with the best available care. Cedars-Sinai is located at 8700 provisions of the California En- medicine and research. The business council, headquar- Beverly Blvd. For information, visit vironmental Quality Act “Oftentimes, patients reach out to tered in Washington, D.C., also will cedars-sinai.org. (CEQA), pursuant to Section §15332 (In-Fill Development Projects) Legislation would create fees for carbon pollution The staff report will be available on Thursday, August On July 25, Senator Dianne approach to cut carbon emissions this crisis by reducing carbon 8, 2019, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, Feinstein (D-California) joined by 100% by 2050, and I’m proud to emissions and promoting a finan- the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and Senator Chris Coons (D-Delaware) join with Senator Coons and cially feasible transition to a clean on-line at www.weho.org and Congressman Jimmy Panetta Representative Panetta to introduce energy economy,” Panetta said. (D-Carmel Valley) to introduce the it.” Leading economists agree that IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be Climate Action Rebate Act, legisla- Coons said climate change placing a price on carbon is the limited to raising only those issues you or someone tion to help fight climate change “poses an existential threat to our most effective and efficient policy else raised at the Public Hearing described in this no- while paying a monthly dividend to economy, our environment and our to reduce emissions and address American families, rebuilding the national security.” climate change. The Climate tice, or in the written correspondence delivered to the nation’s infrastructure, investing in “To address this threat, we need Action Rebate Act is designed to West Hollywood Planning Commission, via the Plan- research and development and pro- an innovative strategy that can reduce U.S. carbon emissions by ning & Development Services Department at, or prior viding transition assistance to reduce emissions and generate eco- 55% over the first 10 years, while to, the Public Hearing. workers and communities. nomic growth, not hinder it,” achieving additional reductions The Climate Action Rebate Act Coons said. “I’m proud that this through forward-looking invest- To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of places a monetary value on carbon legislation will create a cleaner ments in cleaner infrastructure and 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) will be avail- and other greenhouse gas emissions environment, while investing rev- energy research and development. able for checkout at the meeting. If you require special designed to drive down pollution enue directly into workers, families The majority of revenues assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer and encourage market-driven inno- and communities – helping to spur received from the legislation will vation in clean energy technologies. innovation, create new jobs and be returned directly to the for the hearing impaired), you must call, or submit your “Americans want more options to ease the transition to a cleaner ener- American people in the form of a request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) purchase clean, affordable energy,” gy future. I am hopeful that we will monthly dividend to households 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The Feinstein said. “By placing a price continue to have bipartisan conver- with incomes below $150,000, City TDD line for the hearing impaired is (323) 848- on carbon, our bill encourages ener- sations about addressing this protecting energy consumers and 6496. gy companies to take climate issue.” low- and middle-income change seriously and reduce harm- Panetta said climate change Americans. The remainder of the Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., trans- ful greenhouse gas emissions. It threatens “coastal communities, revenue will be directed toward portation) may be provided upon written request to the also provides families with a agricultural economies, public programs that support climate- Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the monthly dividend to offset price health and national security.” resilient infrastructure, energy increases as we transition to cleaner “It’s beyond time for our gov- innovation and assistance for vul- meeting. For information on public transportation, call alternatives. This is a commonsense ernment to do its part to respond to nerable workers and communities. 1-323-GO-METRO (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend Bass joins delegation visiting African nation of Ghana said Public Hearing to express their opinion in this mat- ter. U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Los “Door of No Return,” to observe the of the Democratic Steering and Angeles) recently joined Speaker of 400th anniversary of the first Policy Committee; and lU.S. Rep. For further information contact Dereck Purificacion, the House Nancy Pelosi (D-San enslaved Africans landing in John Lewis (D-Georgia). Francisco) on a Congressional trip America. Bass pointed out that 12 members Associate Planner, in the Planning & Development to Ghana to hold high-level discus- “It is a special honor to be the first of the Congressional Black Caucus Services Department at (323) 848-6475; or via email sions with Ghanaian President Nana U.S. speaker of the House to address traveled to Africa four centuries at: [email protected] Akufo-Addo, Speaker Mike Oquaye the illustrious Parliament of Ghana, after their ancestors left the conti- and other senior government offi- as we build on the partnership nent as slaves. Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk cials on July 28-29. The delgation between our nations,” Pelosi said. “We have come so far, but we still also visited the U.S. Army’s Africa In addition to Bass, chairwoman have so far to go,” Bass said. “I headquarters on July 29. of the Congressional Black Caucus, thank Speaker Pelosi for leading this Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении про- Pelosi also delivered an address to the delegation included U.S. Rep. important trip and for joining us in екта. Для дополнительной информации the Ghanaian Parliament on July 31. James Clyburn (D-South Carolina), sending a signal of mutual respect The delegation paid respects at Cape the majority whip; U.S. Rep. and partnership to Ghana and the на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. Coast and Elmina Castles and the Barbara Lee (D-Oakland), co-chair continent of Africa as a whole.” 8 August 1, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

The National Association of years. The department’s Vital Counties also honored the depart- Record E-Commerce Program was County honored for innovative health programs ment’s Grant Fund Development also recognized for providing an Unit for improving collaborations, online and in-person e-commerce The Los Angeles County have the resources and opportunities for lead exposure, created a multi- reducing fragmentation in process- application to assist funeral homes Department of Public Health recent- needed to promote health and well- pronged outreach strategy that serves es, and providing centralized and mortuaries. ly received five Achievement being,” said Barbara Ferrer, director as a model for addressing environ- administrative support that has dou- For information, visit ph.lacoun- Awards from the National of the Los Angeles County mental hazards. bled grant funding over the past five ty.gov and naco.org. Association of Counties recognizing Department of Public Health. “We innovative programs. are so proud of the hard work our The department received awards teams put forth. Achieving these in the health category for its commu- awards and recognition is a tremen- nity outreach program to address dous honor.” CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD contamination from the Los The Zika Action and Prevention Angeles-based Exide Battery Mission Ready Team Program Facility, its Zika Action and included door-to-door education and PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Prevention Mission Ready Team inspections in communities at high Program, and the 2018 West Nile risk for zika virus transmission. The Virus Prevention Challenge. 2018 West Nile Virus Prevention NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood Planning Commission In the County Administration and Challenge supported local munici- will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following item: Management category, the depart- palities in conducting outreach to ment received an award for its promote West Nile Virus prevention. LOCATIONS: SUNSET SPECIFIFC PLAN, Administrative Pathfinders in Grants The Community Outreach to Management program, and in the Address Contamination from the West Hollywood, California Information Technology Category, Exide Battery Facility, an outreach was honored for the Vital Records E- effort with partners to increase com- REQUEST: Amendment to the West Hollywood Zoning Ordinance Commerce Program. munity awareness of the health “We work to ensure all people effects of and availability of services and the Sunset Specific Plan to remove inconsistencies in the review authority of certain types of signs and to clarify certain provisions related to the modification of existing off-site signs in the Sunset Specific Plan area. Authorities reaffirm efforts PERMIT(S): Sunset Specific Plan Amendment, Zone Text to combat human trafficking Amendment, and any other required permits.

Los Angeles City the city attorney to draft an ordi- APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood Councilwoman Nury Martinez, nance to ensure that local business- 6th District, recently joined Los es display these posters.” Angeles City Attorney Mike “Preventing trafficking, rather TIME/PLACE Thursday, August 15, 2019 . Feuer, Los Angeles County than prosecuting after the fact, is OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m District Attorney Jackie Lacey and our number one goal,” added Los West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – Dr. Stephany Powell, of Journey Angeles City Attorney Mike Out, to launch the Human Feuer. “This comprehensive and Council Chambers Trafficking Posting Project. collaborative public awareness 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard The launch coincided with an campaign can successfully protect West Hollywood, CA 90069 observance of July 30 as United young lives.” Nations World Day Against State law requires the posting of Trafficking in Persons. sings with information about ZONES: Citywide The Human Trafficking Posting human trafficking at adult or sexu- Project involves devoting more ally oriented businesses, massage ENVIRONMENTAL resources to ensure signs with parlors, airports, train stations, bus information about resources for stops, truck stops, hospital emer- STATUS: Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted by City Council trafficking victims, and contact gency rooms, urgent care centers, on March 18, 2019. information to report suspected private job recruitment centers, trafficking, are posted at locations hotels, motels and roadside rest where the crime may occur. areas. The staff report will be available on Thursday, August 8, 2019, at City Hall, Authorities said victims, and any- “Through this effort, we will 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente one who suspects human traffick- help more victims access the ser- Boulevard, and on-line at www.weho.org ing is taking place, will have vices they need to rebuild their greater access to two 24-hour hot- lives while continuing to remove lines and be better positioned to dangerous human traffickers from IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only report potential incidents of human our communities,” Lacey added. those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this trafficking. To report human trafficking, call notice, or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood Martinez also introduced a (888)373-7888 or (888)539-2373. motion on July 30 to strengthen the For information, visit lacityattor- Planning Commission, via the Planning & Development Services Department city’s ability to enforce the posting ney.org/human-trafficking. at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. of human trafficking awareness signs. To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening “We hope that businesses will voluntarily comply, but we are pre- Correction: Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require spe- pared to secure compliance In the article “Smoking debate cial assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing through other legal means, if nec- ignites in West Hollywood” in impaired), you must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the essary,” Martinez added. “When a the July 18 issue, it was incor- girl doesn’t know who to call, sim- City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City rectly stated that all new leases ply seeing a poster with the right TDD line for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. in the city are non-smoking. number on it gives her a little win- Landlords can designate new dow of opportunity to escape. That leases as non-smoking if they Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provid- is why I introduced a motion to ask choose. ed 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

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to express their opinion in this matter.

For further information contact Bryan Eck, Senior Planner, in the Planning & Development Services Department at (323) 848-6475; or via email at: rdi- [email protected]

Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk

Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополни- тельной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848- 6826. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 August 1, 2019 Homeowners place signs lawn signs opposing housing legislation

By Ryan Mancini hoods to make room for four- and to fit all of California. five-story apartment buildings to be “In L.A., I think they’re trying to As news of two proposed bills built lot line to lot line, right next address that,” Chvatal said. “We from the California State Senate door to single family homes,” reads have a building boom going on, but makes its way across the state, one portion of the post. we need to protect renters and cre- homeowners are hoping to educate The website also lists the two ate low income affordable housing, photo by Ryan Mancini their neighbors and make their feel- bills and the names of elected offi- not build luxury housing.” Lawn signs opposing SB 330 and SB 592 dot several streets near ings known. cials for residents to contact, Windsor Square, including this one located on 6th Street. Signs placed by the Windsor including state Sen. Maria Elena Square Association tell passersby to Durazo (D-Los Angeles), “Preserve local neighborhoods” Assemblyman Miguel Santiago (D- and to stop SB 330 and SB 592, Los Angeles), state Sen. Ben Allen two pieces of proposed legislation (D-Santa Monica), Assemblyman focused on affordable housing and Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica), zoning ordinances. Los Angles Mayor Eric Garcetti 73rd ANNIVERSARY “We are concerned about the and Gov. Gavin Newsom. unintended consequences of Wiener said in a statement that he Sacramento’s rushed legislation was aware of opposition coming SUMMER SALE and the very spare input local from parts of Los Angeles, but groups and neighborhoods have pointed to support from Los had in drafting and re-drafting of Angeles residents in favor of the proposed bills,” Windsor aggressive pro-housing policies. He Square Association board member, said the bills are “incremental steps Caroline Moser, said. in a pro-housing direction.” Stickers cover up where the signs “SB 592 and SB 330 are two once read “Stop SB 50,” replacing approaches to alleviating the number with those of the other California’s deep housing short- 6 WEEK two proposed bills. SB 50, which age,” Wiener said. “Our state has a was tabled this year, was another shortage of 3.5 million homes, piece of housing legislation pro- which is equal to the housing short- posed by state Sen. Scott Wiener SALE EVENT age of the other 49 states combined. (D-San Francisco) that would per- California ranks 49 out of 50 states mit higher density zoning near in homes per capita. Over the past NOW through areas centered around public trans- 60 years, California’s population portation. A press release issued has almost tripled, while our annual from Wiener’s office on July 25 Saturday, August 3 housing production has gone down listed endorsements of the bill from by 75%. These numbers are stark, Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, and they point to a deep crisis.” Controller Betty Yee, Treasurer UP TO Among the senate bills’ critics is Fiona Ma and Insurance Los Angeles City Councilman Commissioner Ricardo Lara, sig- David Ryu, 4th District, in which naling Wiener plans to revive the Windsor Square is located. Ryu is a legislation. critic of all three bills. He believes SB 330, authored by state Sen. 70% OFF the bills will “remove community Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley), [voices] from planning their neigh- would prevent local agencies from borhoods,” according to his Family owned and operated preventing a housing development spokesman Mark Pampanin. project for lower income house- since 1946 “Sacramento would have much holds or emergency shelters unless more success in setting ambitious Showcasing the finest it was found to be inconsistent with goals and then helping cities like that region’s zoning ordinances. collection of men’s clothing Los Angeles meet them, rather than Authored by Wiener, SB 592 in a unique environment for attempting to set a single housing keeps portions of SB 50 legislation policy for a state as large and an exceptional experience and similarly stops local agencies diverse as California,” Pampanin from disapproving of a housing said. project intended to comply with Similarly, City Councilman Paul zoning standards. The bill original- Koretz has also shared his views on SUITS TUXEDOS ly focused on licensed cosmetolo- the proposed legislation. Our selection includes Our selection includes gists and barbers changing their “He’s given several town hall addresses, but was later “gutted and slim, modern & classic modern styles in notch talks in opposition to SB 50 and has amended” into a housing bill. included [SB] 330 and [SB] 592 in fits using the and peak lapels “To do these sweeping zoning his talks,” said Koretz spokes- finest Italian fabrics available in black and changes, they have to take into woman Alison Simard. account the needs of how to address $199-$529 navy in slim and The city of Los Angeles voted to affordable housing,” said Cindy retail $650-$1495 opposed SB 592, as did the city of classic fits Chvatal, president of the Hancock Beverly Hills on June 18. Beverly $329-$459 Park Homeowners Association. Hills Public Information Manager retail $650-$1095 The Windsor Square Association Keith Sterling said the city’s policy website post points out the similar- is to oppose both bills for essential- SPORTS COATS ities among the three bills. Open Tuesday thru ly the same reasons the city oppos- “These bills permit the demoli- Loro Piana es SB 50. Saturday tion of homes in historic neighbor- E Thomas Chvatal said there’s not one size 9:15 am- 6 pm Fratelli Tallia Di Delfino 2 HOUR Newsom speaks out against Vitale Barberis FREE PARKING AT $159-$299 restart of federal executions retail $450-$795 216 S. BEVERLY DR On July 25, Gov. Gavin Newsom can’t afford expensive legal repre- condemned news that the Trump sentation. It has provided no public Shop our collections department for unbelieveable savings on the finest Dress Shirts, Neckwear, Sport administration plans to resume exe- safety benefit or value as a deter- Shirts, Formalwear, Jeans, Belts, Knits and Italian Hosiery cutions in federal prisons. rent. It has wasted billions of tax- “The Trump administration has payer dollars.” chosen to join North Korea’s Kim On March 13, Governor Newsom Jong-un, Saudi Arabia’s King signed an executive order placing a Salman and Russia’s Putin in exe- moratorium on the death penalty in cuting their citizens,” Newsom said. California and closed the execution “The intentional killing of another chamber in San Quentin State person is wrong, and our death Prison. Since 1973, 166 condemned 259 SOUTH BEVERLY DRIVE • BEVERLY HILLS penalty system has been, by all prisoners nationwide, including five 310.278.0040 measures, a failure. It has discrimi- in California, have been freed from nated against defendants who are death row after they were found to www.malibuclothesbh.com mentally ill, black and brown, or have been wrongfully convicted. 10 August 1, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Raya’s Paradise expands with new care facility

By edwin folven 65 and older and offers assisted liv- ject on Sierra Bonita had been in the ing, memory care and hospice care. works for nearly a decade. Raya’s Paradise, a private resi- The new facility is one of six either “I am very excited that after 10 dential care community for seniors, currently existing or planned on years of going through the process opened a new facility on July 25 at Sierra Bonita Avenue and Gardner with the city that we are ready to 846 N. Sierra Bonita Ave., in the Street. open the doors,” said Moti Melrose area. “The caregivers are really dedi- Gamburd, CEO of Raya’s Paradise. The new property is located at the cated to providing one on one care,” “I am very excited to make a differ- site of a former single-family home said Monica Westphaln, chief oper- ence in the way we take care of the that has been recreated with state- ating officer for Raya’s Paradise. elderly. In the last 40 or 50 years, of-the art amenities to care for 11 “It’s all types of care. We specialize there has been one standard way of people. The exterior was designed in memory care (for people with taking care of the elderly. I want it to to fit in with the character of the sur- Alzheimer’s and dementia). We be happy and cheerful. It’s the end of rounding community, in keeping have the ability to do advanced life, but I want to make it the best with Raya’s Paradise’s approach to nursing care that you are not time for them, and that means good caring for people in home-like set- allowed to do in many other loca- residences, good accommodations, tings. It includes a communal living tions. There are many different lev- good food, good activities, whatever room, dining space, seven private els of care depending on someone’s they need.” photo by Edwin Folven rooms, two shared rooms with two needs.” Westphaln said the new care facil- Moti Gamburd and Monica Westphaln, of Raya’s Paradise, welcomed The specialists at Raya’s Paradise ity on Sierra Bonita is a component beds, and a backyard where resi- guests at the opening of its newest care facility on Sierra Bonita Avenue. dents can gather with family and oversee adherence to special diets, of a larger plan to expand into neigh- friends. The facility offers a caregiv- medication routines and transporta- boring residences. Raya’s Paradise er to patient ratio of 3-to-1, and a tion to doctor’s appointments. currently also has an adjacent resi- existing Raya’s Paradise properties doesn’t even feel like you’re in staff that includes a nurse, chef, dri- Twice-weekly activities include dence on Sierra Bonita Avenue that on Gardner and Larrabee streets, assisted living. It’s like you live at ver and activities coordinator. trips to museums, The Grove and accommodates six people, and one and La Jolla Avenue serving 32 res- home.” Raya’s Paradise serves people ages recreational destinations. The pro- on Gardner Street (the next road to idents. Additionally, a 60-bed The grand opening included tours the east) for 11 residents. Raya’s Raya’s Paradise care facility is cur- and an introduction to the services Paradise is also planning three addi- rently under construction in San provided, as well as meetings with tional facilities on adjacent proper- Clemente, with anticipated comple- staff and caregivers. Gamburd Cedars-Sinai ranked among ties on Gardner Street that, when tion in 2020. added that he is very proud of the completed in the next few years, will “[The properties] are just like a new property and those that will be bring the number of people being large community but in a residential opening in the coming years. top hospitals in the country cared for in a single area to 60. The setting, in a residential community. “I am very excited,” he said. “We homes will be served by adjacent Everything like your home,” are doing a lot of good things.” open backyards. Gamburd added. “You’re not in an For information, visit rayaspar- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has each specific area. Those sites will be added to other been recognized by U.S. News & Cedars ranked in the top 10 in the institution, not in a nursing home, it adise.com. World Report as one of the best U.S. in cardiology and heart hospitals in the nation. surgery, gastroenterology and GI The medical center ranked No. 8 surgery, gynecology, nephrology, nationally in the “Best Hospitals orthopaedics and pulmonology. 2019-20” analysis, matching its The hospital was ranked in the top rank from last year among a select 20 in the specialty areas of cancer, group of 20 honor roll hospitals. diabetes and endocrinology, geri- Cedars-Sinai also ranked No. 3 in atrics, neurology and neurosurgery, the state, with UCLA Medical and urology. Center ranking first and UC San “The U.S. News rankings are a Francisco Medical Center ranking public recognition of the dedication second. our staff brings to our patients every The U.S. News rankings are day and a reflection of our contribu- based on numerous measures, tions to advancing the science of including patient outcomes, patient medicine and healthcare delivery,” experience, technology and reputa- said Cedars-Sinai president and tion (according to surveyed physi- CEO Thomas M. Priselac. “We are cians). The medical center had 12 proud of these results and remain specialties ranked nationally in the committed to expanding our hospital rankings released on July research, education and support in 29. The specialty rankings identify our community.” Cedars-Sinai as being among the For information, visit cedars- top 50 hospitals in the nation in sinai.org. CHLA receives historic gift

On July 31, Children’s Hospital patient visits have risen from Los Angeles announced that the 393,000 a year to nearly 568,000, Anderson Stewart Family which includes nearly 100,000 vis- Foundation made a $50-million gift its to an emergency department to the institution. This visionary originally constructed to handle investment from the family of 65,000. Marion and John E. Anderson helps The Anderson family’s latest the hospital provide a safety net for donation will support the hospital in the most critically ill and advance its efforts to ensure that all CHLA its commitment to world-class, patients have access to the critical, family-centered pediatric care. lifesaving care they need; and that “As philanthropists, the CHLA doctors, researchers, nurses Anderson family is steadfastly and other caregivers are equipped devoted to improving the lives of with the appropriate resources to others. Their years of support and provide that care. leadership helped Children’s Including the gift, the Anderson Hospital Los Angeles save hun- family has provided more than dreds of thousands of lives,” said $100 million to CHLA over three Paul S. Viviano, president and CEO decades and is the greatest single of CHLA. “We are honored and benefactor in the history of the hos- humbled to receive this new gift pital. that will continue their legacy of Marion Anderson served as a creating a better future for the chil- CHLA Board Trustee from 1989 dren of this world.” until her passing in 2017 –includ- In 2011, the Anderson family ing co-chairing the board from gifted CHLA with $50 million to 1999-2012, leading the hospital complete construction of a new during its most successful fundrais- state-of-the-art hospital building, ing campaign to date and several which was named the Marion and landmark clinical recognitions. John E. Anderson Pavilion in CHLA is located at 4650 Sunset recognition of the contribution. In Blvd. For information, visit the years since, CHLA’s total chla.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 August 1, 2019 Westbound Wilshire closure planned at Western

Metro has announced that west- on North Canon Drive is intended occur from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Traffic bound Wilshire Boulevard will be to provide a consistent traffic pat- lane, crosswalk and sidewalk clo- closed between Manhattan Place tern around construction staging sures will be required. One lane will and Western Avenue from midnight areas on Wilshire Boulevard to remain open in each direction on to 6 a.m., through Monday, Aug. 5, help mitigate the effects of the Wilshire Boulevard. as part of Purple Line Extension work on traffic. The closure will be In Century City, utility work is subway construction. in place for at least two years. occurring through Tuesday, Aug. 6 The closure supports the removal Metro has also announced work on Constellation Boulevard, and relocation of tunnel boring in Beverly Hills through Sept. 29 between Solar Way and Century machines from the Western Avenue on Wilshire Boulevard between El Park West. Work hours are from 9 construction staging yard to the Camino and Crescent drives. The a.m. to 3 p.m. North La Brea yard. Westbound work includes potholing, sewer and For questions and concerns, call traffic will be detoured to south- water line relocation, and storm the 24-hour project hotline at photo courtesy of Metro bound Western Avenue, westbound drain replacement. To expedite the (213)922-6934, email the project Excavation is occurring at many locations along the Purple Line Olympic Boulevard and north- project, work will be also be held team at [email protected] or Extension subway project, including at subway stations at Wilshire/La bound La Brea Avenue. on weekends. Work on all days will visit metro.net. Cienega, Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Brea. Metro has also announced a lane reduction along eastbound Wilshire Boulevard between Gale Drive and San Vicente Boulevard from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., through Sunday Aug, 4. Wilshire Boulevard will be reduced to two lanes to support the installa- tion of geotechnical instruments just east of San Vicente Boulevard. The public has two upcoming options for obtaining updates about Purple Line Extension subway construction in August. A lunch- hour webinar will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 7, from noon to 1 p.m., and a public meeting is scheduled on Aug. 7, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Beverly Hills City Hall, Second Floor Municipal Gallery, 445 N. Rexford Drive. To join the webinar, call (650)479-3207 and use the access code 804 613 256, and the password Purple. For infor- mation about the public meeting, call (213)922-6934, or visit metro.net. Construction is occurring at many locations along the route from Koreatown to Century City. Near Wilshire/Western, the Purple Line’s current terminus, excava- tion, concrete and street mainte- nance work is ongoing. In addition to the midnight to 6 a.m. full west- bound lane closure, single lane clo- sures will occur intermittently between Western Avenue and Manhattan Place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Near Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Avenue, hauling, deliveries and work on the tunneling machines is occurring. Intermittent lane closures may occur along Wilshire Boulevard between Highland Avenue and Detroit Street. Work hours in the North La Brea Staging Yard are anticipated to increase in August as tunneling machine components are transport- ed from Wilshire/Western. Excavation, hauling and subway station construction is also ongoing at Wilshire/Fairfax. Ogden Drive will be intermittently closed at Wilshire Boulevard. Extended work hours in the Ogden Staging Yard are anticipated to be in effect to support concrete deliveries into the Wilshire/Fairfax station box. Work hours are midnight to 9 a.m. Near Wilshire/La Cienega, exca- vation, hauling, instrumentation and street restoration is ongoing. Excavation continues from the construction staging yards at Wilshire/La Cienega and Wilshire/Gale. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Hauling hours are antici- pated to increase as excavation continues. Intermittent lane reduc- tions, turn restrictions and sidewalk closures may be in place during non-rush hour traffic periods. In Beverly Hills, Metro is advis- ing about construction near Wilshire Boulevard and North Canon Drive, where Canon will be turned into a cul de sac north of Wilshire in September. The closure 12 August 1, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 August 1, 2019 Mayor signs pledge on youth State law requires candidates to disclose government involvement tax information to appear on Primary ballot Gov. Gavin Newsom signed leg- California has a special responsi- dates for those offices to assist vot- islation on July 30 requiring candi- bility to require this information of ers and deter corruption. dates for U.S. president and presidential and gubernatorial can- “This law should be a national California governor to disclose didates,” Newsom said. “These are standard,” Newsom said. their income tax returns in order to extraordinary times and states Newsom released six years of appear on California’s primary have a legal and moral duty to do tax returns during his campaign for ballot. everything in their power to ensure governor, and after being elected, SB 27, authored by Sens. Mike leaders seeking the highest offices announced he will become the first McGuire (D-Healdsburg) and meet minimal standards, and to governor in state history to release Senator Scott Wiener (D-San restore public confidence. The dis- his tax returns on a yearly basis. Francisco), requires a candidate closure required by this bill will “SB 27, which requires that for U.S. president or California shed light on conflicts of interest, presidential candidates disclose governor to file copies of every self-dealing or influence from tax returns, is constitutional,” income tax return filed with the domestic and foreign business added Erwin Chemerinsky, dean Internal Revenue Service in the interest.” of the University of California, five most recent taxable years with Newsom said the state has the Berkeley School of Law. “It does the Secretary of State, at least 98 constitutional right to include the not keep any candidate from being days prior to the corresponding requirement. Last October, the on the ballot so long as he or she primary election. Brennan Center’s National Task complies with a simple require- “I agree with the Legislature Force on Rule of Law and ment that is meant to provide that the state of California has a Democracy, a bipartisan group of California voters crucial informa- strong interest in ensuring that its former public servants and policy tion. This is the state acting to photo courtesy of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office voters make informed, educated experts, recommended that make sure that its voters have Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti recently signed the Mayors’ choices in the voting booth. As one Congress standardize and codify information that might be very Compact on Youth Councils at the U.S. Conference of Mayors. He of the largest economies in the the longstanding practice of tax important to them when they cast was joined by municipal leaders from throughout the county in a world and home to one in nine return disclosure by sitting presi- their ballots as to who they want to pledge that commits mayors to creating formal opportunities to Americans eligible to vote, dents, vice presidents and candi- be President of the United States.” involve youth in city government. The group convened at the USCM’s first Youth Summit, which brought together over 150 young leaders and mayors, along with March For Our Lives co-founder David Hogg. The commitment was inspired by Garcetti’s Youth Council, which New criteria announced for teaches over 200 students about civic engagement and how to get involved in local causes. It was also based on work conducted by Garcetti’s Youth Council to End Gun Violence, a group of young 2020 Primary Election ballot Angelenos who led a public awareness campaign on gun issues and advised the mayor on steps to strengthen public safety in schools and Legislation sponsored by ballot. The Secretary of State would communities. California Secretary of State Alex place the names of candidates on Padilla and authored by state Sen. the ballot if they were “generally Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana) to recognized” as running for a party’s update the filing requirements for presidential nomination. SB 505 National Night Out celebrations presidential candidates seeking to changes the process by defining cri- compete in California’s primary elec- teria for how a candidate is deemed tion was signed into law on July 30. “generally recognized” as running to be held in local communities SB 505 will take effect for the for president. 2020 Presidential Primary election. SB 505 defines criteria that can- Law enforcement agencies and tion with musical entertainment and Under current law, candidates run- didates must meet to qualify for a community organizations will be food on Aug. 6, from 5 to 9 p.m. at ning for a presidential nomination presidential nomination, The hosting block parties and public 1915 N. Bronson Ave. The event were not required to submit docu- Secretary of State will announce the gatherings on Tuesday, Aug. 6, dur- includes a block party on Bronson mentation or file formal paperwork candidates who meet the criteria 88 ing observances of National Night Avenue near businesses at the inter- with the Secretary of State’s office days prior to the primary election Out Against Crime. The annual cel- section of Franklin Avenue. Two to appear on the California primary date. ebration brings neighbors and com- bands will perform, including one munity stakeholders together with from the local neighborhood and law enforcement officials in a show another featuring Hollywood of solidarity. Division Senior Lead Officer Brian Supporters of Los Angeles In Beverly Hills, a block party White. A raffle will be held and the will be held in the 400 block of event will include booths with North Rexford Drive, in front of the information about LAPD volunteer Jewish Home to be honored library and Beverly Hills Fire and reserves programs. Youth par- Department headquarters. The ticipants from the station’s Police The Associates, a women’s event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and Activities League will present a auxiliary support group for the includes demonstrations, displays karate demonstration. For informa- Los Angeles Jewish Home, will and information by city depart- tion, call (323)871-4068. hold its 89th annual “Tree of Life ments, children’s activities and Staff from the city of West Luncheon” on Thursday, Aug. 8, more. Free parking is available in Hollywood and West Hollywood from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the the Rexford and Crescent Drive Sheriff’s Station will participate in Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles public parking structures. For infor- block parties and events throughout at Beverly Hills. mation, visit the city on Aug. 6. There will be The Associates will honor beverlyhills.org/departments/police street closures for events at a cul- mother and daughter Barbara department/nationalnightout. de-sac at Sherbourne Drive and Miller-Fox Abramoff and Gail The Los Angeles Police Ashcroft Avenue, and in the 1100 Millan with the Woman of the Department is also holding com- block of North Ogden Drive. A free Year Achievement Award, and munity events. The Wilshire outdoor screening of “The Lego Ruth Flinkman-Marandy with Division will participate in an Movie 2” will be shown at approx- the Humanitarian Award. The annual National Night Out Against imately 8:15 p.m. in Plummer Park, three women have been dedicat- Crime celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. For a list ed supporters of the Jewish at Poinsettia Park, 7341 of events, times and locations, visit photo courtesy of Claire Kunin/The Home and have decades of ser- Associates Willoughby Ave. Participants can weho.org/nno. vice to their communities. They Mother and daughter Barbara meet officers and have supported medical centers personnel from the in the United States and Israel, as Miller-Fox Abramoff and Gail LAPD, and enjoy well as many arts organizations. Millan will receive a Woman of food, safety Molly Forrest, president and the Year Achievement Award at exhibits, children’s CEO of the Jewish Home, will the Los Angeles Jewish Home’s activities, pet adop- speak at the luncheon, and Cantor upcoming gala. tions, giveaways Marcelo Gindlin, from Malibu and more. For infor- Jewish Center and Synagogue, mation, call will perform a musical interlude. Jewish Home, (213)473-0200, or A boutique will begin at 10 The Four Seasons Hotel Los visit lapdwil- a.m. and the ballroom doors open Angeles at Beverly Hills is locat- shire.com. at noon. Tickets are $175 and ed at 300 S. Doheny Drive. For The LAPD’s include parking. All proceeds reservations and information, call Hollywood Division photo by Edwin Folven from the event benefit services (818)774-3375, or email is holding a National Police in Beverly Hills will hold a block party for for seniors at the Los Angeles [email protected]. Night Out celebra- National Night Out Against Crime. 14 August 1, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

for two, with a la carte wine and Bel-Air. Along with the spicy food, sake pairings. 4262 Atlantic Ave., guests can enjoy a Thai-inspired STK Steakhouse RESTAURANT NEWS Long Beach, (562)912-7722. cocktail and crisp summer selec- Meat Up Mondays tions from Bodega Wine Bar, by Jill Weinlein Food and wine Winebow Fine Wine + Spirits, and tarting on Monday, Aug. 5, din- Thai beers such as Singha and Leo. Sers can enjoy an 8-ounce filet Patina Week 2019 or for an extra $50, A5 wagyu from festival Non-alcoholic choices are Herb + with an 8-ounce lobster tail for $59 Miyzaki Prefecture from Japan. Orchard’s ready-made water infu- per person. A glass of Sterling Vitner njoy a spectacular five-course Finish with a summer fruit pavlova. ost Chef Stuart Skversky and sions and Stu and the Kids’ famous pinot noir or chardonnay is $9. STK Edining experience at Patina by This special dinner is available until Hhis chef friends return to fresh Coconut Bar. The night will also offers half off drinks and bites Executive Chef Andreas Roller for Saturday, Aug. 10, from 5 to 9 p.m. Vibiana on Sunday, Aug. 4, for a also feature silent and live auctions. for $2 to $8 on Monday through $99 per person. Highlights include 141 S. Grand Ave., (213)972-3331. The event is from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. 930 unique night of food, drinks, Hokkaido scallop crudo with pas- demonstrations and auctions to sup- Tickets are $135 for general admis- Hilgard Ave., (310)659-3535. sion fruit and uni aioli. The second Summer Dine LBC port Stu and the Kids, a nonprofit sion, $225 for VIP admission and course is braised veal tortellini or, that supports underserved and $25 for children 6-12 (under 6 are for an additional $50, black truffle rom Aug. 3 to 11, Tokyo Guild, orphaned Hill Tribe children in free). If available, there will be Atrium dinner and risotto made with Champagne, Fa newly opened Japanese northern Thailand. Participating $150 tickets at the door the day of Greek Theatre parmesan and mascarpone. The Tavern in the Bixby Knolls area of chefs include Neal and Amy Fraser, the event. For tickets, visit third course is a wild Long Island Long Beach, prepares Tokyo-style chefs/owners of Redbird, Vibiana eventbrite.com/e/flavors-of-asia- trium’s Executive Chef Hunter skate wing. For the fourth course, street food, sushi and ChuHai cock- and Fritzi; Walter and Marguerite food-fest-to-benefit-stu-and-the- APritchett is preparing a new guests can choose either binchotan- tails. During Dine LBC, the tavern Manzke of République; and Hugo kids-tickets-61195576617. 214 S. three-course pre-Greek show grilled Snake River Farms ribeye, is offering a $25 three-course meal Bolanos of Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Main St. See Restaurant News page 15

Chhildren’s TTeea assorted mini muffins,s, fresh fruit skewers assorted tea sandwicheshes PPeanutanut Butter & Jelly • ChickenChickk SldSalad Mini Cheese Sandwich Milk,k, Hot Chocolate, Kid’s Champagne pie of the (apple juice with sparkling water) $19.50$19 /$ .5021 month! kid’s price/adult price Call for Reservationsons • Every Saturday from 2-4 pm All Ages WWeelcomed! In the Original Farmers (323)933-8446 •(323)933-8440 Market [email protected] 3rd & Fairfax In the Original Farmers Market (323)933-8446 3rd & Fairfax • Open 24 Hours (323)933-8440 New York Strip Sizzling Summer Deal! Steaks USDA Prime Buy 2 and Get a 3rd Steak of equal or lesser value for a BUCK ($1!)

All Natural, no hormones, no anitbiotics, locally raised. Not good with any other offers, discounts or promotions. Exp. 8/7/19 6333 W. Third St. • 323.938.5131 www.marcondas.com Family Owned in the Farmers Market since 1941 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 August 1, 2019 Community came out for Taste of Farmers Market More than 700 guests enjoyed the 11th annual “Taste of Farmers Market” on July 23, sampling a variety of bites from 50 market merchants, as well as firehouse chili prepared by personnel from local fire stations 58 and 61. Firefighters Larry Newberry, Travis Carlson and Jacob Pudwill, of Fire Station 58, served their homemade chili, which was so popular it was all gone before 7 p.m. Not to worry, the Farmer’s Market merchants provided delicious bites of prime rib from Huntington Meats and Niman Ranch grilled pork served by Lou DeRosa, of Marconda’s Meats. The nonprofit partner for the event, First-In Fire Foundation, supports the LAFD. A fire engine photo courtesy of the Original Farmers Market parked in the Farmers Market lot photo courtesy of the Original Farmers Market Lou DeRosa of Marconda's Meats served Niman Ranch grilled pulled pork. provided photo ops for kids and Firemen from stations 58 and 61 served their famous homemade chili to kids at heart. hungry tasters at the 11th annual “Taste of Farmers Market.” Several new merchants made brews, while Kaylin and Hobbs Guests at “Taste of Farmers their debut, like Temecula Olive Oil pickles provided zesty samples of Market” also enjoyed live entertain- Ted’s Oyster Hour at Michael Company, which served tastes of their artisan preserved cucumbers. ment, Tuesday Night Trivia on the Restaurant News Cimarusti’s New England-inspired their fresh pressed olive oils and Farmers Market Bar 326 poured West Patio and family activities. The continues from page 14 seafood eatery. The restaurant is vinegars. Figueroa Mountain Paradise Road Original Farmers Market is located menu for $35 per person. It’s avail- offering $1 freshly-shucked oysters Green Maya Coffee Roasters pilsner, perfect for the warm sum- at 6333 W. Third St. For informa- able from 5 to 7 p.m., and includes all day. Additionally, poured samples of their fresh mer evening. tion, visit farmersmarketla.com. a choice of grilled focaccia with Ted’s Oyster Hour offers a $1 rotat- kimchi butter and buckwheat ing variety of expertly shucked oys- honey; Baja prawn with clamato ters that come served on a bed of ice and pickled mirepoix; or Little Gem with fresh horseradish and lettuce with blood orange, avocado, mignonette, every Sunday through harissa vinaigrette and radish Thursday from 9 to 10 p.m. On sprouts. The second course includes Friday and Saturday, the oyster grilled cauliflower shawarma with hour is 10 to 11 p.m. 8171 Santa pistachio zhoug, Armenian salad, Monica Blvd., West pickled dates and lavash; or dry- Hollywood, (323)848-CRAB. aged hanger steak with black garlic chimichurri, grilled spring onions Culina & Vinoteca and fingerling potatoes. An optional three-course wine pairing is an inoteca, the Italian-inspired bar additional $15 per person. 1816 N. Vadjacent to Culina at the Four Vermont Ave., (323)607-6944. Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is the perfect place to enjoy fresh oysters during happy hour on National Pre-Pantages Oyster Day. Celebrate in style with $1 Theatre APL dinner oysters and $10 rosé. Happy hour is efore seeing the musical “Miss from 5 to 7 p.m. 300 S. Doheny BSaigon,” now at the Hollywood Drive, (310)860-4000, culinarestau- Pantages Theatre, enjoy a three- rant.com. course prix-fixe dinner for $85 per person at APL Restaurant. The clas- sic French techniques fuse with Preux & Proper American barbecue as chefs pre- pare beef tartare, whole branzino reux & Proper is celebrating and APL’s signature dry-aged rib- PNational Oyster Day with a eye. 1680 Vine St., (323)416-1280. Southern kick that is sure to charm oyster lovers everywhere! Start the week off just right and enjoy $1 Sunday supper at Oyster Mondays served “all night long” in the Preux & Proper Viale dei Romani Barroom, accompanied with fresh lemon and an array of house-made ome to the Kimpton La Peer Southern hot sauces. Grab your CHotel on Sundays through the friends and celebrate National end of August for James Beard- Oyster Day the right way. Barroom nominated Chef and Owner Casey is open from 4 to 10 p.m. 840 S. Lane’s seasonal spin on his Spring St., preuxandproper.com. famous Pasta alla Piastra. This 100- layer lasagna is made with the 7 PM “World’s Best Bolognese”. Chef WeHo Bistro No Cover Lane rotates the ingredients of this iconic dish every Sunday. He ead to West Hollywood to cel- may make minted lasagna pasta Hebrate National Oyster Day sheets with lamb ragu, English and enjoy WeHo Bistro’s fried oys- peas, Taleggio cheese fondue, ters, served four at a time with a béchamel and rosemary. Another spicy harissa mayo and homemade lasagna may have clams, Calabrian ranch. This delectable dish will be sausage and peewee potatoes. The offered from Aug. 5 through 11 and dish is meant to be shared family can be ordered at any time. WeHo style with two or three diners for Bistro also offers Magic Hours $35. 623 N. La Peer Drive, every day from 4 to 7 p.m. and 10 (310)691-1600. p.m. to close, so wine lovers can sip a house red, white, rosé or champagne with their fried oysters National Oyster Day for $6 each, and beer drinkers can drink a Palma Louca lager or Weihenstephaner pilsner for $5, or Tuesday Trivia With Simon Connie and Ted’s a Feelin’ Cute IPA for $6. WeHo Bistro is open every Monday Friday Night Line-Up National Oyster Day through Sunday from 9 a.m. to @farmersmarketla.com midnight daily. 1040 N. La n Monday, Aug. 5, celebrate Cienega Blvd., (310)657-9696, Farmers Market ONational Oyster Day with wehobistro.com. 3rd & Fairfax 16 August 1, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

July 25 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 4:35 p.m., an unknown suspect cle parked in the 100 block of committed a petty theft in the 6400 P OLICE BLOTTER At 10:50 a.m., an unknown sus- Poinsettia Place at 2:55 p.m. block of Colgate. pect assaulted a victim in the 1100 block of Ogden. At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a committed a petty theft in the 4800 vehicle parked in the 900 block of block of Wilshire. S. Sycamore at 8 p.m. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the July 26

areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between An unknown suspect burglarized a At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect July 21 and July 28. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- An unknown suspect assaulted a victim in the 8200 block of Sunset vehicle parked in the 1500 block of assaulted a victim in the 6400 ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los at 2:15 a.m. Vine at 7 p.m. block of Sunset. Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and At 6 a.m., an unknown suspect At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect July 26 the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. committed a petty theft in the 900 committed a petty theft in the 6100 block of Orange Grove. block of Sunset. An unknown suspect robbed a vic-

An unknown suspect burglarized a tim near the corner of Beverly and Beverly Hills Police An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 200 block of La Brea at 12:15 a.m. July 27 vehicle parked near the corner of S. Crescent at 2:40 p.m. Department Highland and De Longpre at 7:30 At 4:40 a.m., an unknown suspect At 12:50 a.m., an unknown sus- p.m. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim near the corner of July 21 pect robbed a victim near the cor- committed a petty theft in the 200 De Longpre and Fernwood. ner of Martel and Santa Monica. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Beverly Drive. At 12:06 p.m., an unknown sus- burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect burglarized a pect burglarized a vehicle parked July 28 400 block of S. Cochran. An unknown suspect was arrested vehicle parked in the 6300 block of in the 500 block of Foothill. for driving under the influence of Sunset at 10:45 a.m. At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- alcohol or drugs near the corner of July 22 stole a vehicle parked in the 8800 cle parked in the 800 block of S. Rexford and Carmelita at 8:45 At 10:45 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Sunset. Citrus at 9 p.m. p.m. committed a petty theft near the At 1:25 a.m., an unknown suspect corner of Santa Monica and Wilton. was arrested for driving under the At 9:40 p.m., an unknown suspect At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect Los Angeles Police influence of alcohol or drugs near committed a burglary in the 5500 burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect stole a vehi- the corner of La Cienega and block of Sunset. 300 block of McCarty. Department cle parked near the corner of Olympic. Franklin and Grace at 2:30 p.m. July 22 July 24 July 23 July 27 At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect

An unknown suspect burglarized a At 7:30 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6300 At 8:13 a.m., an unknown suspect At 11:30 a.m., an unknown sus- vehicle parked in the 1300 block of stole a vehicle parked in the 7500 block of W. Third. committed a petty theft in the 300 pect burglarized a vehicle parked N. Orange at 3:55 a.m. block of Melrose. block of N. Canon. near the corner of Santa Monica An unknown suspect robbed a vic- and Wilshire. At 4 a.m., an attempted burglary An unknown suspect robbed a vic- tim near the corner of Clinton and July 28 was reported in the 400 block of S. tim in the 6300 block of W. Third at Martel at 3:30 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a Burnside. 10 a.m. commercial burglary in the 300 At 3:41 a.m., an unknown suspect At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Rodeo at 12:30 p.m. was arrested for driving under the An unknown suspect committed a At 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim near the corner of influence of alcohol or drugs near petty theft in the 1500 block of committed a burglary in the 400 Plymouth and Sixth. At 12:36 p.m., an unknown sus- the corner of Elevado and Arden. Vine at 4:43 a.m. block of S. Rossmore. pect burglarized a vehicle parked An unknown suspect burglarized a near the corner of Santa Monica West Hollywood At 9:40 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 1500 block of and Wilshire. committed a petty theft in the 7000 petty theft in the 1000 block of N. N. McCadden at 7 p.m. Sheriff’s Station block of Hollywood. La Brea at 3 p.m. An unknown suspect stole auto At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect parts in the 200 block of S. La July 22 An unknown suspect burglarized a At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim near the corner of Cienega at 6:30 p.m. vehicle parked near the corner of committed a petty theft in the 5600 Yucca and Whitely. At midnight, an unknown suspect Melrose and Crescent Heights at block of Wilshire. July 24 burglarized a vehicle parked near 2:30 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a the corner of Melrose and La Peer. An unknown suspect committed a victim in the 6800 block of At 1:12 a.m., an unknown suspect At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 1300 block of N. Hollywood at 8:30 p.m. committed a commercial burglary An unknown suspect robbed a vic- committed a petty theft in the 6100 Highland at 4 p.m. in the 9600 block of Olympic. tim in the 8400 block of Santa block of Hollywood. At 8:35 p.m., an unknown suspect Monica at 3 a.m. At 5:20 p.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim near the corner of An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 1200 Selma and Schrader. vehicle parked in the 100 block of At 6:50 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 100 block of S. La block of Vine. N. Stanley at 6:30 p.m. assaulted a victim in the 1200 Cienega at 3 p.m. At 9:40 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Olive. An unknown suspect committed a assaulted a victim in the 1300 At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 700 block of El block of Seward. committed a petty theft in the 800 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- burglarized a vehicle parked in the Centro at 5:40 p.m. block of N. Bedford. cle parked in the 1100 block of N. 8400 block of W. Third. July 27 La Cienega at 9:48 a.m. At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect July 25 An unknown suspect committed a committed a theft in the 600 block At 12:15 a.m., an unknown sus- At 12:20 p.m., an unknown sus- petty theft in the 6900 block of of Vine. pect robbed a victim near the cor- An unknown suspect committed a pect committed a petty theft in the Hollywood at 5:35 p.m. ner of Hollywood and Wilcox. commercial burglary in the 300 1000 block of Fuller. An unknown suspect committed a block of Foothill at 3:24 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft near the corner of An unknown suspect committed a July 23 committed a theft in the 6400 block Wilshire and Wilton at 6 p.m. petty theft in the 1500 block of At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect of Selma. Vine at 3 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 200 An unknown suspect assaulted a At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect block of S. Linden. victim in the 1200 block of Vista at An unknown suspect stole a vehi- burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect 7:40 p.m. cle parked in the 5700 block of 300 block of N. La Jolla. assaulted a victim near the corner An unknown suspect committed a Camerford at 7:30 p.m. of Lexington and Sycamore. petty theft in the 100 block of S. At 9:50 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a Swall at 5 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked near At 9:50 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 100 block of The An unknown suspect burglarized a the corner of San Vicente and robbed a victim near the corner of Grove at 7:18 p.m. vehicle parked in the 700 block of At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Santa Monica. Saint Andres and Virginia. Fuller at 11:30 a.m. committed a petty theft from a At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- vehicle parked in the 200 block of An unknown suspect committed a pect robbed a victim in the 700 At 12:10 p.m., an unknown sus- July 24 petty theft in the 8400 block of block of Vine. S. Hamel. pect robbed a victim in the 1700 Beverly at 10:08 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a block of Canyon.

An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 7900 block of July 25 At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- grand theft in the 400 block of N. Santa Monica at 2:18 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a pect stole a vehicle parked in the Canon at 7 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 100 block of S. La 100 block of N. Larchmont. At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft near the corner of Cienega at 4 p.m.

At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim near the corner of Fairfax and Drexel at 6 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 200 Laurel and Santa Monica. At 10:45 p.m., an unknown sus- petty theft in the 5900 block of block of S. Clark. At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect pect burglarized a vehicle parked Hollywood at 11 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a committed a vehicle burglary in the in the 800 block of N. Orange.

An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 7300 block of 100 block of S. La Cienega. petty theft from a vehicle parked in Santa Monica at 11:15 a.m. July 23 An unknown suspect burglarized a the 200 block of S. Clark at 10 An unknown suspect assaulted a vehicle parked in the 600 block of p.m. At 1:35 p.m., an unknown suspect At 8:15 a.m., an unknown suspect victim near the corner of S. Citrus at 11:30 p.m. committed a burglary in the 8800 committed a grand theft in the Hollywood and Orange at 9:35 July 26 block of Rosewood. 6600 block of Hollywood. a.m. July 28

An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a At 11:30 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect robbed a vic- garage in the 400 block of N. grand theft in the 600 block of N. theft near the corner of Fountain pect committed a petty theft in the tim near the corner of Fifth and La Beverly at 3:19 a.m. San Vicente at 8:10 p.m. and Vine at 9:50 a.m. 100 block of The Grove. Jolla at 4:40 a.m.

At 5:39 a.m., an unknown suspect At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 100 committed a petty theft in the 8800 committed a petty theft in the 8000 petty theft in the 8000 block of committed a petty theft in the 200 block of S. Swall. block of Santa Monica. block of Melrose. Melrose at 4 p.m. block of S. La Brea.

Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 August 1, 2019 Enjoy all the comforts of a Jewish deli at Eleven City Diner on Wilshire

Lox Box for locals to take home well drinks, wine and mimosas for By jill weinlein and enjoy. $6 each. Enjoy one of these with $6 estaurateur Bradley Rubin For healthier fare, the menu food specials, including turkey, opened Eleven City earlier includes three different avocado salami or beef sliders, mac and this year, an old school diner toasts. We ordered one that had cheese, cheese fries and onion R thick mashed avocado on a wheat strings. and delicatessen serving traditional fare, as well as healthier options to bagel with sliced cherry tomatoes, a Valet parking is available behind appeal to all ages and palates. sprinkling of feta, light seasoning the restaurant, open seven days a Raised in Chicago on deli and and micro greens. We added a fried week. Come in Monday through diner comfort food, Rubin is enthu- egg on top for extra protein. Friday when Eleven City Deli + Another option is avocado on rye Diner opens at (of course) 11 a.m. siastic about bringing the dishes he photo by Jill Weinlein loves to Los Angeles. Located in an bread with pomegranate seeds and On the weekends it opens earlier at Order the lox platter with fresh bagels from Bagel Broker or the Lox Box Art Deco building along the feta. 9 a.m. $$ 5400 Wilshire Blvd, Miracle Mile, Rubin’s light and (323)761-1211. to take home and enjoy. lively space offers an open kitchen, An in-house deli counter, salad bar, soda foun- soda jerk pours tain, candy counter and plethora of comfortable booths. The interior crafted, classic design features recycled treasures 100% cane sugar from all over the United States. Old barrel root beer meat hooks from a butcher plant in Ohio are enhanced in gold paint into icy, and hang above the deli counter. bottomless Rubin and his chefs prepare mugs. almost everything on-site. They roast their own meat, have a great relationship with a local bakery that Other health-conscious options provides fresh challah and rye include a trip to the salad bar or bread, and get a daily delivery of ordering one of the menu’s special- bagels from L.A.’s own Bagel ty salads. The Amazing Kale is a Broker. mix of kale, orange wedges, green “Yesterday’s corned beef and apples, black currants, grape toma- pastrami is today’s corned beef- toes, candied pecans and white pastrami hash,” Rubin said, cheddar cubes, dressed with a light “Yesterday’s bagels become apple cider vinaigrette. today’s bagel chips.” A healthier deli sandwich is the When Rubin handed us the Veggie Reuben served open or extensive menu after a tour of the closed face with grilled red pepper, facilities, we noticed that breakfast portobello mushroom, sauerkraut, was served all day and ordered the spinach, Thousand Island dressing signature challah bread French and Swiss cheese. There’s also toasts with cups of Intelligentsia Impossible and Beyond burgers coffee. The thick-cut challah was that are vegan and gluten free (the topped with sliced strawberries, Beyond burger doesn’t contain soy, bananas and a sprinkling of toasted either), best enjoyed with a plate of coconut. The “Black and White” crispy, warm steak fries. French toast dazzled with white Rubin’s refurbished soda foun- chocolate sauce, milk chocolate tain holds a variety of whimsical drizzle and a sprinkling of pretzel- vintage liquor bottles that he and dust. his grandmother have collected, Next, we ordered a three-egg and features an in-house soda jerk white omelet that was whipped who pours crafted, classic 100% with a handful of spinach. It was cane sugar barrel root beer into icy, the thickest and fluffiest omelet bottomless mugs. Other vintage I’ve ever seen and tasted. phosphates include Lester’s choco- “It’s all in how we whip it,” late or cherry with a plain seltzer Rubin said. sidecar, Brooklyn egg creams, cher- Guests can add cheese, a variety ry or vanilla cola, and a Purple of vegetables, bacon, pork or chick- Haze Float made with grape soda en sausage or ham to customize and vanilla ice cream. their omelet. The bakery counter features fresh Rubin told us that the kitchen and local Winston’s Pies, slices of roasts turkey on the bone and cuts it East Coast Junior’s cheesecake, for sandwiches. They also grind it scoops of local Fosselman’s ice to make turkey burgers with a pinch cream, apple cobbler and large of sage and rosemary. Nothing is slices of chocolate and carrot cake. wasted here; the turkey bones are When I asked Rubin how this even used to enhance Bubbie’s deli-diner got its name, he told me, Chicken Soup. The bowl of soup “I opened a deli in Chicago on 11th arrives with a huge matzo ball in Street, I was born on August 11, my the center, a recipe passed down favorite sport’s jersey number is 11, from Rubin’s grandmother. He and and the last two numbers of this his chefs make a soup base by restaurant’s phone number are 11. adding diced carrots, celery and Eleven seems to always pop up in onions, along with fresh turkey my life.” He also shared the history bones and a little schmaltz. of a good deli: “Deli’s in the 40s- “We don’t use a salty bouillon 60s were a status symbol to bring cube,” said Rubin. your family to for a hearty meal. A He recommended we take a sandwich stacked high with pastra- pinch of fresh challah bread and dip mi, turkey or corned beef meant a it into the clear broth to try the per- sign of good times.” fect “Jewish penicillin.” Other Here at Eleven City L.A., the freshly made soups include sweet- portions are generous enough to and-sour cabbage, and tomato basil. feed an entire family. Delicatessen favorites like Rubin is not reinventing diner brisket are prepared at 6 a.m. and and deli food, he is just moderniz- served later in the day with carrots ing it, as demonstrated by the and potatoes. Order the Old School restaurant’s newly acquired liquor Platter with freshly cut lox, capers, license. tomato, onions, cucumber, olives Come in during Happy Hour for and sliced Bagel Brokers bagels, or the best value with draft beers, a pickle plate. The lox platter is so Frosé (frozen rosé), frozen vodka popular that Rubin now offers a lemonade (a Rubin family recipe), 18 August 1, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Bugbee new principal at Horace Mann School

The Beverly Hills Unified position as assistant principal at coming weeks. School District Board of Education Horace Mann School. “I am honored and humbled to be approved the superintendent’s rec- “Mr. Bugbee is extremely knowl- selected to lead the Horace Mann ommendation to appoint Craig edgeable in elementary education, family,” Bugbee said. “I look for- Bugbee to be principal of Horace curriculum, and instruction,” ward to working with staff, fami- Mann School. Superintendent Michael Bregy said. lies, the community, and most Bugbee, the assistant principal at “He is deeply committed to bring- importantly, our students to build a Horace Mann School, will assume ing Horace Mann together in this community dedicated to bettering the position of principal on Aug. 1. time of reconfiguration. The nature the world in which we live. My pas- Bugbee previously served as assis- of any elementary role requires sion for teaching and for supporting tant principal at Beverly Vista superior leadership instincts which children in reaching their fullest School. Prior to that, he was assis- Mr. Bugbee innately possesses potential in all aspects drives me to tant principal at Burbank Unified when dealing with students, parents, encourage and celebrate learning. School District for three years and a and staff. I am confident in a very Horace Mann has an extensive his- curriculum specialist for eight successful start to the 2019-2020 tory of academic excellence cen- years. A classroom teacher for over school year at Horace Mann School tered around an impressive commu- photo courtesy of the Beverly Hills Unified School District eight years, Bugbee has over 20 helmed by Mr. Bugbee.” nity culture and together, we can Craig Bugbee, who previously served as assistant principal for years of experience working in an To complete the team, Bugbee’s support one another in continuing multiple schools, will take on the role of principal at Horace elementary school setting. position as assistant principal will to thrive at Horace Mann.” Mann School on Aug. 1. Chris Regan will continue his be posted shortly and filled in the For information, visit bhusd.org. Frostig Center to open BH high school senior elected as BHUSD up new school in L.A. Board of Education student representative

The Frostig Center has Executive Director Dean The Beverly Hills Unified DECA and will serve as the vice announced the opening of a new Conklin said. School District Board of president for media next year. He school in West Los Angeles for The center was established in Education welcomed Student also completed the FBI Teen children and teenagers with 1951 by Dr. Marianne Frostig, a Board Member Thomas Academy and this spring was in learning challenges. pioneer in the field of learning Recupero for the 2019-2020 the Beverly Hills High School pro- Frostig School West will serve disabilities who taught children school year. duction of “Every 15 Minutes” students in upper elementary, in her West Los Angeles home. Recupero will enter his senior that educates students and parents middle school and high school. As the school grew, it relocated year at Beverly Hills High School about the dangers of driving under The new school will open in to a storefront on Melrose this year. He has been in the the influence and distracted dri- August with approximately 20 Avenue and later to a campus at Beverly Hills Unified School ving. students and grow enrollment the intersection of La Cienega District since 2007 when he Recupero volunteers with over time. Boulevard and Venice entered as a kindergartner and was Beverly Hills Little League The Frostig Center has served Boulevard. The Frostig Center recently elected by his classmates Challenger “Buddy Baseball” children with learning differ- moved to Pasadena in 1979. to serve as the student board mem- Division and feeds the home- ences for nearly 70 years through The new school will serve ber for the BHUSD Board of less through the Church of the research, teacher training and students with a wide range of Education for the 2019-2020 acad- Good Shepherd in Beverly education. Located in Pasadena, learning and attention issues, emic year. Hills. the school enrolls 130 students in including specific learning dis- Recupero is a National Honor “I am deeply honored to have grades 1-12 and draws families abilities such as dyslexia and Society Member (Beverly Hills been elected by my peers to repre- from across Los Angeles County dyscalulia, as well as high func- High School Chapter), a California sent them in this capacity,” he said. because of its care and focus on tioning autism, ADHD and anx- Scholarship Federation Member “I take this responsibility very seri- the strengths and challenges of iety. and is on the honor roll. ously and look forward to begin- every student. Frostig is in negotiations as to Recupero is a varsity athlete ning this final chapter of my edu- photo courtesy of Beverly Hills Unified School Like Frostig School, Frostig where Frostig School West, will with five varsity letters in both cation while having the opportuni- District School West will focus on acade- be located with considered loca- football and baseball for the ty to participate in a real-world Thomas Recupero will begin his mics in research-based practices, tions close to the West Los Normans and plans to pursue ath- position.” senior year at Beverly Hills High small classes, a variety of elec- Angeles area. letics in college. He is a member of For information, visit bhusd.org School in the fall. tives and a strong social learning Frostig School West is component. presently accepting applications “The Frostig Center has a deep for enrollment for the fall of 2019 understanding of learning differ- and will continue to do so on a ences, and we look forward to rolling admission basis. sharing our expertise with a new For information, visit community of families,” frostigschool.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 August 1, 2019 20 August 1, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Music Center plaza to open for ‘celebration’ As part of the grand re-opening The series of workshops will take new public space as the county’s festivities for the Music Center place on Aug. 4 at the Museum of “plaza for all.” The event will com- Plaza, the Music Center will hold Art and History, at Tía Chucha’s mence at Grand Park and culminate the “Plaza for All Celebration” on Centro Cultural and Bookstore on at the Music Center Plaza, where it Saturday, Aug. 31, preceded by a Aug. 5, at Self Help Graphics on continues with the Los Angeles series of opportunities for Los Aug. 10 and at the Angels Gate Master Chorale’s Big Sing 2019. Angeles County residents to partic- Cultural Center on Aug. 17. The Thousands will join together as one ipate in movement, visual art and final workshop, “Plaza for All community to sing songs under the song to celebrate Los Angeles’s Celebration featuring Los Angeles direction of Grant Gershon and a diversity. Master Chorale’s Big Sing 2019,” number of guest conductors. Food Leading up to that day, the Music will be on Aug. 31 at Grand Park will be available for purchase from Center will partner with L.A. and proceed to the plaza. local food trucks. Commons, which engages commu- The Music Center will host a Free public festivities will take nities in artistic and cultural expres- community celebration of the plaza place throughout Labor Day sions, to offer art-making work- in partnership with L.A. Commons, weekend, from Thursday, Aug. 29 photo courtesy of L.A. Commons shops in all five county districts along with the Los Angeles Master to Sunday, Sept. 1 following a 20- Community members can craft Chorale, the Music Center’s month, $41 million renovation of The Music Center plaza intends to commemorate the public space as a handmade items that will be used in longest-standing resident company. the expansive outdoor space. The “plaza for all.” a procession to kick off the plaza The free event will include a public 53-year-old plaza has been updat- celebration. Workshop participants procession, featuring performers ed into an accessible, welcoming will design images with inspiration and members of the many commu- outdoor urban space as a “plaza from the Jacques Lipchitz’s “Peace nities that comprise all five districts for all” for any time of day or sea- on Earth” sculpture located on the of L.A. County, and end with a son. Music Center Plaza. Art items will community sing-along on the These are free public events open include bird-shaped puppets and newly renovated plaza. to all ages. No outside alcohol is signs of various sizes, handheld Complete with singing, music, permitted on The Music Center sound makers and paper parasols. dance and visual art, the “Plaza for Plaza or in Grand Park. The workshops are appropriate for All Celebration” invites Angelenos For information, visit musiccen- all ages. to commemorate and embrace the ter.org/visit/plaza. The Wallis to present married musical duo Alpert and Hall for one-night-only show At the launch of its 2019-2020 program features the music of contributions. Hall launched her season, the Wallis Annenberg Cole Porter, the Beatles and career as the lead singer of Sergio Center for the Performing Arts will Brasil ’66, as well as other jazz Mendes’ group, Brasil ‘66. feature trumpeter and composer and pop standards. Alpert, an This concert is sold out to the Herb Alpert and his wife, two-time L.A.-native whose musicianship general public and a wait list is Grammy Award-winning vocalist has earned him five No. 1 hits, available. and producer Lani Hall to perform nine Grammy Awards, 15 Gold “The Wallis is honored to show- a mix of Alpert’s greatest hits for albums and 14 Platinum albums, case these stellar artists,” said Paul one night only on Saturday, Sept. has sold more than 72 million Crewes, The Wallis’ artistic director. photo by Brian To / courtesy of the Paley Center for Mediats 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Bram records and was awarded the Tickets, $39 to $125, are on sale Costumes from “The Masked Singer” will be on display at the Paley Goldsmith Theater at The Wallis. National Medal of the Arts by now. The Wallis Annenberg Center Center for Media through Sept. 29. In addition to classics from the President Barack Obama for his for the Performing Arts is located at Alpert’s band, Tijuana Brass, the musical, philanthropic and artistic 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd. Go behind the mask at the Paley Center for Media

The Paley Center for Media will from head to toe in elaborate cos- celebrate the artistry behind “The tume creations that shielded their Masked Singer” when it presents the identities, caused a nationwide sen- free exhibit “Fashion & Fantasy: sation and propelled it a 2019 The Art of ‘The Masked Singer,’” Primetime Emmy nomination for on display through Sept. 29. Outstanding Costume Design. “We’re thrilled to give fans a spe- The exhibit will feature a selection cial, behind-the-scenes look at the of the series’ most talked-about cos- wildly creative costumes behind tume creations, including the Peacock, television’s latest hit,” said Maureen the Rabbit, and the Poodle, along with J. Reidy, the Paley Center’s presi- photographs, costume sketches and dent and CEO. behind-the-scenes video. The FOX series was an instant The Paley Center for Media is hit following its debut earlier this located at 465 N. Beverly Dr. For year. The series’ major twist, information, visit shrouding its celebrity contestants paley.me/maskedsinger. PickleFest returns Aug. 4 As it celebrates 25 years, the The event is sponsored by Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market is Nate ‘n Al’s Delicatessen, which spicing things up with the 7th will award $200, $100 and $50 annual PickleFest competition on gift cards for the first, second and Aug. 4. third place contest winners. Pickled items must be made PickleFest judges will include with a fruit or vegetable that’s Beverly Hills Mayor John been grown in California, and Mirisch, 2018 dill pickle contest they will be judged on color, taste, winner Bryan Chabrow, Nate ‘n appearance, originality and tex- Al’s Delicatessen proprietor ture. No professional chefs or Michael Rotolo, Recreation and restaurant entries will be accepted. Parks Commissioner Susan The two categories are “Best Mishler and Next Beverly Hills Dill Pickle in Beverly Hills” for Membership Chair David All. whole pickles, and “I Can Pickle The Beverly Hills Farmers’ That!” for any pickled vegetable Market is at the 9300 block of or fruit grown in California. Civic Center Drive. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 August 1, 2019 CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PREPARTION OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT & SCOPING MEETING

To: All Interested Persons and Agencies From: Department of Planning & Development Services Project Title: West Hollywood Cancer Center Project Date: August 1, 2019

Lead Agency: City of West Hollywood Project Applicant: Faring Capital, LLC Planning & Development Services Department 659 North Robertson Boulevard

photo courtesy of LAMOTH 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 900469 George Kolber West Hollywood, California 90069

Pursuant to California Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21165, the City of West Hollywood is the Lead Agency respon- LAMOTH hosts sible for preparing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) addressing potential impacts associated with the development of the proposed West Hollywood Cancer Center Project (project). signing of book Purpose of Notice of Preparation Under the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and its Guidelines, the City, as the Lead Agency, about family’s must evaluate the potentially significant environmental effects of the project. The City has determined an EIR will be prepared to assess the project’s effects on the environment to identify significant impacts and to identify feasible mitigation measures to reduce or eliminate potentially significant environmental impacts. An analysis of alternatives to the project will also be included Holocaust in the Draft EIR, including the No Project Alternative. survival Project Location: The project site is located on three parcels, plus an alley right-of-way, with the addresses of 8800-8806 Beverly Boulevard (aka The Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust presents a talk and book 157 North Robertson Boulevard), 8816 Beverly Boulevard, and 146 N. Clark Drive. The site encompasses approximately 0.79 signing with author George Kolber acres (34,485 square feet [sf]). The 8800-8806 Beverly Boulevard (aka 157 North Robertson Boulevard) lot contains a one- on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 6:30 p.m. at story commercial building addressed 157 North Robertson Boulevard and currently occupied by a Michael Aram retail store, the museum. and a one-story commercial building at 8806 Beverly Boulevard currently occupied by Domus Design Collection (DDC). The Kolber will discuss “Thrown Domus Design building was designed by Ray and Charles Eames, and was formerly a showroom occupied by Herman Miller. Upon the World,” a story of his father Walter’s European Jewish The 8816 Beverly Boulevard lot contains a one-story commercial building, currently occupied by a Poliform retail store. The family who escaped from Vienna to 146 N. Clark Drive lot contains a four-story residential building. The alley runs in a north-south direction through the middle of Shanghai in 1938, and his mother the project site, connecting Beverly Boulevard to Alden Drive, which is located approximately 525 feet south of the project site. Chao Chen’s Chinese family, whose lives were upended by the Project Description: Japanese invasion of China. The two met at the Shanghai The project involves demolition of the buildings currently on the project site (described above) to construct a 270,940-gross sf Conservatory of Music, fell in love mixed-use building consisting of medical research and office uses and retail, restaurant, café, and design showroom commer- and married, despite their families’ cial uses. The proposed building would have three levels of subterranean parking containing 346 vehicle spaces. The proposed disapproval. “Thrown Upon the building would be ten stories and up to 163 feet in height above grade, plus four subterranean levels (three subterranean park- World” follows their journey from Shanghai to Europe, where they ing levels, plus one subterranean level of retail, design showroom, and support spaces). The project would preserve the existing had four children. Ultimately, Charles and Ray Eames-designed former Herman Miller showroom (“Eames Building”), which would serve as the central Kolber’s father took three of the design showroom and arrival space at street level. In addition, the project would include the vacation of approximately 2,520 children (including authors George square feet of the northern portion of the alley between 8800 and 8806 Beverly Boulevard and creation of a new alley by ease- and Charles and their oldest brother ment of approximately 2,968 square feet across the southern 20 feet of the property at 146 North Clark Drive. Harry) to America and placed them with Jewish foster families in New Jersey, claiming that their mother Potential Environmental Effects: had died. The boys were ultimately The Initial Study has been prepared and will be available on the City’s Current and Historic Preservation Planning webpage. united with their youngest brother and found out that Chao Chen died Potentially significant environmental impacts have been identified with regard to the following issue areas: Air Quality, Cultural in Shanghai. She was buried with her children’s baby clothes. Resources, Energy, Geology and Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Admission to the book signing Quality, Land Use and Planning, Noise, Population and Housing, Public Services, Transportation, and Utilities and Service and museum is free. The Los Systems. These impacts, together with other CEQA-mandated analyses, including Alternatives, Cumulative Effects, and Angeles Museum of the Holocaust Growth Inducement, will be addressed in the EIR. is located at 100 The Grove Drive. For information, visit lamoth.org. This Notice of Preparation (NOP) is being circulated pursuant to PRC Section 21153(a) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15082. Public agencies and the public are invited to comment on the proposed scope and content of the environmental information to be included in the Draft EIR. A 30-day comment period is provided to return written comments to the City. All comments should KCCLA be directed to the City at the following address: presents Adrian Gallo, Associate Planner City of West Hollywood celebration of Planning & Development Services Department 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard Asian dance West Hollywood, CA 90069-6216 Phone: (323) 848-6475 The Korean Cultural Center Los Email: [email protected] Angeles, with Jung Im Lee Korean Dance Academy, Wat Thai Los Due to the time limits mandated by state law, any response to this NOP should be sent at the earliest possible date, but not Angeles and Kayamanan Ng Lahi Phil Folk Arts, will present a spe- later than 30 days after issuance of this notice. The response deadline is Tuesday, September 3, 2019. cial cultural performance titled “The Spirit of Asia” on Friday, Scoping Meeting: Aug. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the center’s As part of the EIR scoping process, the City of West Hollywood will hold a public scoping meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 Ari Hall. from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at West Hollywood Park Library – Community Meeting Room located at 625 N. San Vicente The performance will feature music of Korea, Thailand and the Boulevard in West Hollywood. The purpose of the scoping meeting is to provide the public the opportunity to comment on what Philippines and will celebrate the should be analyzed in the Draft EIR. diversity and friendship between the nations. Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополнительной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848- Admission is free. KCCLA is 6826. located at 5505 Wilshire Blvd. For information, call (323)936-3015, or visit kccla.org. 22 August 1, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Cha Wa brings Mardi Gras tradition to the Skirball

The Sunset Concerts series at the Mardi Gras vernacular) pays tribute Skirball Cultural Center continues to the 19th century African American with a performance by the men who first marched in Native Grammy-nominated ensemble Cha American dress through New Wa on Thursday, Aug. 8, at 8 p.m. Orleans. The group’s 2018 album Volunteers supported The concert also features Dr. Fuzzy, “Spyboy,” which was nominated for who will start the evening with a DJ a Grammy Award for Best Regional set at 6:30 p.m. Roots Music Album, features special Hollywood Bowl’s season Dating back to the late 1800s, the guests Big Chief Monk Boudreaux Mardi Gras Indian tradition began (Boudreaux’s grandfather), Nigel when African American men first Hall and Danica Hart. marched in Native American dress “We dress up in the Indian suits to through the streets of New Orleans pay homage to the Native American on Mardi Gras day. The tradition, Indians, because around the time of which includes songs that were slavery, they were the first ones to shared, remains an important part of take us in,” Boudreaux said. photo courtesy of Cha Wa the Mardi Gras experience. “Everything on our suits is hand- Cha Wa performs its New Orleans, From funk-laced beats and bass- made – the beads, the patterns, we Indian-style music to the Skirball heavy sousaphone to singer J’Wan sew together pieces of fabric and Cultural Center on Aug. 8. Boudreaux’s voice, the New Orleans make the panels, we make the boots brass band–meets–Mardi Gras – everything.” Indian ensemble Cha Wa (which The concert will be held at the Sepulveda Blvd. For information, call means “we’re comin’ for ya” in Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. (310)440-4500, or visit skirball.org.

Crossword Puzzle by Myles Mellor Free family movie nights resume in WeHo The city of West Hollywood invites the public to free family movie nights on Tuesday, Aug. 6, and Saturday, Aug. 17. “The Lego Movie 2” will be shown on Aug. 6, at Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. An arts and crafts session will begin at 6 A photograph in the Aug. 8, 1957, issue of the Park Labrea News p.m., and the film begins at dusk. showed Park La Brea resident, Sinclair Jardine, who was a volunteer On Aug. 17, “How to Train Your supporter at the Hollywood Bowl during its 36th season. An accom- Dragon 3: Hidden World” will be panying article stated that the world famous Hollywood Bowl hosted shown at the West Hollywood “big name shows and jazz sessions,” and approximately 1,500 volun- Aquatic Center. The event, billed as teers helped ensure the season was a success. Located at 2301 N. a “Dive-in Movie,” starts at 6:45 Highland Ave., the Bowl continues to host numerous concerts, shows p.m. with a social hour, refresh- and entertainers each year. A classical concert featuring the music of ments and recreational swim time. Haydn, Handel and Dvořák will be held this evening, Aug. 1, at 8 p.m. The West Hollywood Aquatic The Gipsy Kings, featuring Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Baliardo, per- Center is located at 647 N. San form with Las Cafeteras on Aug. 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. Lord Huron, Vicente Blvd. Shakey Graves and Yola take the stage on Aug. 4, at 7 p.m. as part of Across 7. Appear For information, call (323)848- KCRW’s World Festival. For a list of upcoming shows, visit holly- 1. Tune 8. Cass of The Mamas and the Papas 6534, or visit weho.org. woodbowl.com. 4. Names for doing business, abbr. 9. Level to the ground 8. Flubbed 10. Monotonous routines 13. Black cuckoo 11. Japan follower 14. Through 12. Article written by Freud 15. Contract provision 15. 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British princess See Answers page 26 Open 7 days 6 am - 2 am Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 August 1, 2019 ‘Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood’ will enliven a film course more than a theater audience Once Quentin Tarantino retires silent crowd, “Once Upon a Time after directing his 10th feature (if ... in Hollywood” requires too he sticks to statements made to the much explaining to be truly memo- press), he’ll be a riveting cinema rable. But hey, film profs are sure to appreciation professor, the kind HR reference it and use clips in the reps lose sleep over. years to come. Each contribution drips with a To explain the whole of “Once wink, nod and fist pump to pop cul- Upon a Time’s” plot gives too hippies. While madness festers all ture. As the penultimate auteur, he much away. In short, Rick Dalton around, Rick and Cliff spend most boasts a deep movie autobiography, (Leonardo DiCaprio), and Cliff of their time indulging in drink and lacing his body of work with Booth (Brad Pitt) traverse a 1969 bemoaning their current state. Well, homage and overt poaching. The Hollywood scene in search of that’s more Rick’s problem; Cliff result: quintessential postmodern work. Rick once shined as a lead- just smiles a lot and gets in his own art. ing man, but as the industry moved way. His films are splendid to discuss, on, he found solace as a leading “The Hateful Eight” should’ve and even more enjoyable as a kind small-screen villain, often relying been a learning experience: edit that of search engine that piques interest on the help of Cliff, his trusted crap down. “Once Upon a Time” is photo by Andrew Cooper/© 2019 CTMG, Inc. All Rights Reserved in all that source material. stuntman. long, and it feels long, inescapably Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt star in Quentin Tarantino’s new film Unfortunately, Tarantino doesn’t This happens amidst the evolv- so. In 1994, “Pulp Fiction” excelled “Once Upon Time … In Hollywood,” set in 1969. always succeed in evoking that ing media landscape and impend- at chatty discourse, astutely inform- same delight without help from ing Charles Manson (Damon ing us all about the French name for those hidden layers. Like a comedi- Herriman) murders, more a pres- a Quarter Pounder with cheese. tions of women. Yeah, yeah, yeah, playing a series of disconnected an explaining the punchline to a ence than character, and a cult of Now, those rants are a trope, an Tarantino apologists will most cer- shenanigans that rely on a climax obvious excuse for Tarantino to tainly defend him: “But ‘Kill Bill’ that thematically puts all the pieces amplify his internal monologues. featured a strong rump-kicking together: the murders ordered by And he does it a lot over the course heroine.” Sure, but he still spends a Manson. While this interpretation of 161 minutes here. When Rick’s whole lotta time focusing on her of actual events enjoys a degree of preadolescent costar waxes preten- feet. And, there’s that bit about violent catharsis, dear Quentin’s tious on the set of a western TV Uma Thurman’s on-set injury due unique take on a Hollywood fairy series about method acting, the to director overreach. tale sounds better than what hap- impact lessens in a Tarantino flick. While our leading stars are fic- pens on screen. It just feels like another round of tional, familiar figures pepper the Meandering. And long. inconsequential commentary from film: Bruce Lee (Mike Moh), Steve Frustratingly long. Like an hour too a man who never lacks something McQueen (Damian Lewis), long. Something good might reside to say. Squeaky Fromme (Dakota beneath the self-importance, but As usual, Tarantino on a Fanning), Wayne Maunder (Luke like too many other Tarantino films, mediocre day, still emits magnifi- Perry), James Stacy (Timothy this is more tedious than fun. cent cinematography. Absent, how- Olyphant) and, of course, Sharon Perhaps it’s worth seeing once for ever, are the signature chapter Tate (Margot Robbie). In particular, those rare humorous or clever breaks. Rather than cut to the next Tate appears as little more than moments, but reading an introduc- subplot with a black screen and Roman Polanski’s muse, an inno- tion to cinema book might prove cutesy header, the camera does the cent star-traversing Los Angeles as more beneficial and far less frivo- work, floating from one residence the focal point of many male gazes. lous. At least Al Pacino’s Marvin to the next, skillfully emphasizing She isn’t a character, but a narrative Schwarzs, a caricature of the close proximity. device. Hollywood producer in search of And, this one features our sassy “Once Upon a Time” plays like the next big thing, is a quaint addi- director’s favorite playlist: refer- Robert Altman’s “Shortcuts,” dis- tion. ences to Spaghetti Westerns, mar- tial arts, anti-Nazi propaganda, dra- photo by Andrew Cooper/© 2019 CTMG, Inc. All Rights Reserved matic driving sequences cut to the Margot Robbie stars as Sharon Tate in “Once Upon A Time … In oldies, ironic sadism (his bread and Hollywood.” butter) and regressive representa- Mysterious new exhibition opens at MOCA

The Museum of Contemporary Art has acquired a performance piece titled “In Just a Blink of an Eye,” by Chinese artist Xu Zhen, that will be on view at MOCA’s Grand Avenue location every Saturday and Sunday through Sept. 1. “Xu Zhen: In Just a Blink of an Eye” features a group of performers floating mysteriously in mid-air, defying the constraints of physics as if frozen in time and space. “This is a very exciting addition to MOCA’s collection holdings, and an example of our new dedication to collecting performance art,” said

Amanda Hunt, MOCA’s director of photo courtesy of MOCA education and senior curator of pro- The new exhibit “Xu Zhen: In Just a Blink of an Eye” challenges notions grams. “It is the museum’s second performance piece in the collection of spatial awareness and balance. and there will be more to come. This particular piece imparts a very pow- A prolific and experimental artist, ing sculptures, Zhen explores erful experience and I am so pleased Zhen’s conceptually-driven practice fragility and balance. that our audiences will get to encompasses a vast range of media MOCA is located at 250 S. Grand immerse themselves in it over the and often uses humor, irony and Ave. For information, visit coming weeks.” sophisticated trickery. Through liv- moca.org. WeHo to host forum on the power of words

The city of West Hollywood is Plummer Park Community Center, ful of the messages they send. holding an installment of its Rooms 5 and 6. The discussion Admission is $3. Plummer park Mindfulness series titled “Power will focus on the words and their is located at 7377 Santa Monica of Words” on Wednesday, Aug. 7, power to create and destroy. Blvd. For information, visit from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Participants will learn to be mind- weho.org. 24 August 1, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Oscar winner to receive star Walk of Fame Celebrating Latinx success

Film director Guillermo del Toro a supernatural horror film, which he Makeup. In all, the film garnered On July 27, the National will be honored with the 2,669th directed from his own screenplay more than 40 international awards Association of Latino star on the Hollywood Walk of after beginning his career working and appeared on more than 35 crit- Independent Producers’ 2019 Fame on Tuesday, Aug. 6. His star as a special effects makeup artist. ics’ lists of the year’s best films. Latino Media Awards celebrated in the category of motion pictures The film premiered at the 1993 His most recent film, the contem- the progress of Latinx talent and will be dedicated at 6918 Cannes Film Festival, where it won porary fairy tale “The Shape of content creators at the annual Hollywood Blvd. at 11:30 a.m. in the Mercedes-Benz Award. It also Water,” for Fox Searchlight, pre- gala held at the Ray Dolby front of the Line Store. won over 20 international awards miered at the 2017 Venice Film Ballroom at Hollywood and “Guillermo del Toro is a director and eight Ariel Awards from the Festival, where it won the Golden Highland. with one of the most creative and Mexican Academy of Film, includ- Lion for Best Picture. It went on to The cast of “Vida,” including vivid imaginations. He has his pulse ing Best Director, Best Screenplay win Golden Globes, BAFTAs, Mishel Prada, Chelsea Rendon, on a realm of fantasy that has capti- and the Golden Ariel. Oscars and more for Best Picture, Ser Anzoategui and Tonatiuh, vated and astounded audiences,” del Toro’s latest producing pro- Best Director, Best Original Score were on hand to celebrate cre- said Ana Martinez, producer of the ject is the feature film “Scary and Best Production Design. ator/showrunner Tanya Saracho Hollywood Walk of Fame. “The Stories to Tell in the Dark,” based Other del Toro films include, receiving the Media Advocacy on the books by Alvin Schwartz. photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Hollywood Chamber of Commerce “Mimic,” “The Devil’s Backbone,” Award. NALIP is proud to honor him for his his- André Øvredal directed the film, “Blade II,” “Hellboy,” “Hellboy II: “Pose” star MJ Rodriguez MJ Rodriguez of “Pose” was toric film work.” which will be released in theaters The Golden Army,” “Pacific Rim” enjoyed a mother and daughter honored for her acting at the Host Rana Ghadban, president Aug. 9. and “Crimson Peak.” date as the actress was presented and CEO of the Hollywood The filmmaker earned interna- Through his overall deal with with the Outstanding NALIP Media Summit’s 2019 Chamber of Commerce, will unveil tional acclaim as the director, DreamWorks Animation, he has Achievement in Television Award Latino Media Awards. the star with the help of director J.J. writer and producer of the 2006 been an executive producer on the by the show’s creator and execu- Abrams and singer-songwriter Lana fantasy drama “Pan’s Labyrinth.” films “Kung Fu Panda 2,” “Kung tive producer, Steven Canals. The evening concluded with Del Rey. He was honored with an Oscar Fu Panda 3,” “Rise of the The Lupe Ontiveros Award, the prestigious Lifetime Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, del nomination for his original screen- Guardians” and “Puss in Boots,” in spotlighting talent or producers Achievement Award, which hon- Toro first gained worldwide recog- play for the film, which won which he also voiced characters. who have shown great promise ored director, producer and writer nition for the 1993 Mexican- Academy Awards for Art For information, visit walkof- and potential in their work thus Gregory Nava for his distin- American co-production “Cronos,” Direction, Cinematography and fame.com. far, was presented to Karla guished work on films such as Souza, while the Tech Arts “Selena” and “Bordertown.” Innovator Award was presented For information, visit nalipme- to “Roma” production designer diasummit.com/latino_media_a NHM welcomes new chief advancement officer Eugenio Caballero. wards_gala_nms19. The Natural History Museums of Bessire has more than 25 years Los Angeles County has appointed of development and campaign Paul Bessire as chief advancement experience in U.S. museums, LGBT Center marks 50 years officer to oversee all fundraising including MOCA; the Brooklyn On Sept. 21, the Los Angeles history with stories of center responsibilities for the Natural Museum; Institute of LGBT Center will host the Gold clients, volunteers and supporters History Museum in Exposition Contemporary Art, Boston; the Anniversary Vanguard Celebration projected on numerous screens Park, La Brea Tar Pits and Museum Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; and at the Greek Theatre. throughout the venue, creating a on Wilshire Boulevard and the the American Museum of Natural The evening will start with a din- truly immersive experience. William S. Hart Museum in History, New York. He also found- ner for friends and supporters, fol- Currently confirmed performers Newhall. Bessire previously served ed an independent fundraising con- lowed by a star-studded concert and include Sia, Rufus Wainwright, as chief development officer at the sulting practice, Art+Philanthropy, multimedia show commemorating Jenifer Lewis, LGBT country star Museum of Contemporary Art, Los providing strategic counsel to a half century of struggles and his- Ty Herndon, Lily Tomlin and a spe- Angeles. He will join NHMLAC in clients such as Fundacion Casa toric victories of the center and the cial appearance by Lee Daniels, early August. Wabi, Harvard Art Museums and entire LGBT community, including with more stars to be announced. “His breadth of knowledge, the Public Art Fund. inspirational remarks by CEO Lorri The Greek Theatre is located at including art and natural history, The position at NHMLAC was Jean. 2700 N. Vermont Ave. For informa- combined with a proven track previously held by Tom Jacobson, The two-hour concert will tion and tickets, visit record of successful campaigns and who recently departed NHMLAC include scenes from the center’s e.givesmart.com/events/dUQ. fundraising initiatives makes him a after 18 years to become president strong addition to our team,” said of the Greater Los Angeles Zoo photo by Jay Wen/Jay Wen Photo Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga, president Association. Paul Bessire and director of NHMLAC. For information, visit nhm.org. From the movies to Monterey Car Week The Petersen Automotive Since its founding in 1994, the outside of the museum.” Museum has announced it will dis- mission of the Petersen Automotive The Quail, A Motorsports play seven legendary Hollywood Museum has been to document and Gathering, will feature the leg- star cars and custom hot rods at share the history of the automobile endary time machine used to travel several events during the world- in Southern California. As the pre- from the year 1985 to 1955 in famous Monterey Car Week. mier California automotive event, “Back to the Future,” the 1989 Guests of the Quail, a Motorsports Monterey Car Week is a perfect Batmobile, the 1999 Mach 5 Gathering on Aug. 16 and the showcase for these California-built Prototype race car inspired by the Pebble Beach Concours vehicles. classic 1966 animated series “Speed d’Elegance on Aug. 18 will have an “Our selection of display vehi- Racer,” the 1998 Volkswagen up-close view of one-of-a-kind cles for 2019 is set to be one of the Beetle “Shagmobile” driven by title icons, including the time machine most exciting groups we’ve ever character Austin Powers in “Austin made for the classic 1985 film sent to Monterey,” Petersen Powers: The Spy Who Shagged “Back to the Future,” the 1989 Automotive Museum Executive Me,” the race-prepared 1961 Batmobile from Tim Burton’s film Director Terry L. Karges said. Volkswagen Beetle “Herbie the adaptation of “Batman,” the 1959 “Monterey Car Week is one of the Love Bug” used by actress Lindsay “Outlaw” custom hot rod built by centerpieces of the automotive Lohan in the 2005 film “Herbie: legendary car customizer Ed “Big world, and its luxurious events are a Fully Loaded” and the 1946 Ford Daddy” Roth and more from the perfect opportunity to share this better known as “Greased museum’s wide selection of his- group of Hollywood hero cars and Lightning” and customized by toric vehicles. timeless customs with the public world-famous custom car builder Expert Installation George Barris for the 1975 movie 60 Years of Experience musical “Grease.” The Pebble Beach Concours Call today for a free estimate! d’Elegance will feature one of the Petersen’s most historic custom hot rods. This car, the 1959 “Outlaw” custom car built by iconic custom car builder Ed “Big Daddy” Roth, heralded a new era in hot rodding at the time of its debut thanks to its completely bespoke and wildly styled fiberglass body. The car will be displayed in the Historic Hot 7769 Santa Monica Blvd. • West Hollywood photo by Ted7 Rod “Cover Cars” special class at The Petersen Automotive Museum will display some of Hollywood’s the event. 323-248-0840 most famous vehicles, such as the 1989 Batmobile from “Batman,” at For information, visit Open every day • tashmans.com Monterey Car Week. Petersen.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 August 1, 2019 Fairfax basketball game spans decades From page 1 Shelters need baby the girls’ gym at Fairfax High School, a permit Brace has since food, soap, more maintained. The gym was free to use back then, but now Brace pays From page 1 to use the gym and acquires the recreation insurance required by Many of the detention centers grateful the Strategic Insights the Los Angeles Unified School were built as processing centers, Group is delivering aid to the District. The costs can be a few meaning they lack the ability to migrants at the border, as thousand dollars a year, and Brace house people, so migrants – “what’s happening there is pretty tries – sometimes unsuccessfully – including children – don’t have devastating.” to get regular players to pay their access to showers, food and Horvath added that with the fair share. drinking water for long stretches collection tent at City Hall, West “She’s probably lost a decent of time, Sunnanon said, adding Hollywood is continuing its tra- amount of money over the years, that his group believes “the dition of providing aid to those in but I think she enjoys it, so she’s not health of the children is dire.” need. She said the city hosted a too upset about it,” Kirkwood said. “It’s important that people similar supply drive after the Brace said having enough warm know the facts. I’m not here to mass shooting at the Route 91 bodies to play the game trumps debate the wrongfulness of it – Harvest Festival in Las Vegas in any recompense she might be I’m here to help people under- 2017. seeking. stand the facts,” Sunnanon said. “In times of crisis like what “Anything to keep the game So Sunnanon is creating a people are experiencing at the going,” she said. photo by Cameron Kiszla “community-based game plan” border, it’s important for our Through the three decades of the Rob Bastian looks for room to move while Barbara Brace defends. to make a difference, organizing community to step up and help,” weekly get-togethers, the roster has groups like the Coalition for Horvath said. “People are always expanded beyond the entertainment they come alive,” he said. free to take care of what’s important Humane Immigrant Rights, Los looking for ways to get involved, industry and now includes lawyers On a recent Wednesday night, the and come back when they’re ready Angeles; La Unión Del Pueblo and this is an easy way for peo- and real estate agents, too. attendance was lower than expected for more squeaks, bounces and Entero and the Salvation Army ple to get involved.” That’s not to say, however, that a based on the responses to the week- swishes. so they can help most effectively. The City Hall tent will accept recognizable face can’t be found ly invite. After about half an hour, a “That’s the thing about this game Last month, the Strategic donations through Aug. 12. pounding the hardwood at Fairfax few more players showed up and that’s nice; you can take six months Insights Group collected more Sunnanon’s group will take two- High. Norm McDonald was a regu- the squad was able to play some full off, then show up like you never than 500 pounds of much-need- thirds of the supplies to migrants lar player for a while. Jaleel White, five-on-five games. left,” Zimmerman said. ed supplies like soap and sham- at the Texas border and one-third best known for playing Steve Urkel Despite the absences, the players Over the years, players have got- poo, toothpaste and toothbrush- of the supplies to those at the on “Family Matters,” had some were thrilled to play. For some, like ten younger, but Brace still shows es, baby food, diapers and femi- California border. “nice spin moves,” and Sam Lloyd, 10-year veteran Eric Zimmerman, up to sink some shots, grab some nine hygiene products for After Aug. 12, Sunnanon who played the lawyer Ted on the game’s mere existence is some- rebounds and play what she migrants, Sunnanon said. urged people to donate to other “Scrubs,” was a “natural shooter” thing to be treasured. It’s fun and describes as “fundamental basket- Now, they’re working to gath- groups that will continue to in his time in the gym, according to competitive, but doesn’t allow for ball.” er more supplies for another trip accept items to be sent to the Bastian. arguing or unsportsmanlike con- “The day I feel I can’t really keep to the detention centers in El detention centers, such as the “You wouldn’t think it until they duct. And, if work or family pres- up, I’ll quit. But for now, I feel like Paso, Texas, on Aug. 2-4, where Salvation Army. get out here, and all of the sudden, sures get too much, players can feel I can hang in there,” she said. the Strategic Insights Group also “People are feeling empow- plans to feed the migrants hot ered about collecting supplies, meals, which Sunnanon said the because it’s an easy thing for migrants wouldn’t get without them to do … It’s pretty excit- American Cinematheque launches weekday the help of outside groups. ing,” Sunnanon said. West Hollywood Mayor Pro For information, email Tempore Lindsey Horvath, who [email protected], or matinees at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica visited the southern border near visit strategicinsights.group/fam- San Diego last month, said she’s ily-reunification-initiative. Beginning in August, the embezzler Marion Crane (Janet is, without question, this heart- American Cinematheque launches Leigh), who takes refuge from a rending drama of elderly parents a new series of weekday matinees rainstorm off the beaten track of a (Chishu Ryu, Chieko Higashiyama) at the Aero Theatre, filling the lonely California highway. leaving their provincial home vil- vacated slot of Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Unfortunately, she checks in at the lage to visit their indifferent grown- once filled by LACMA. Bargain Bates Motel, presided over by up children in the city. priced at $6 – and free to American young Norman Bates (Anthony On Aug. 27, the Depression-era Cinematheque Members – these Perkins), a strange fellow living drama “Make Way for Tomorrow” single features are perfect for those with his mother in a nearby man- will be shown. Victor Moore and with a flexible schedule, budget- sion. Beulah Bondi are an elderly couple conscious filmgoers and cineastes On Aug. 13, the Aero will show who lose their home to foreclosure looking for a good excuse to take a “Rebel Without a Cause,” a mythic and hope to move in with one of break from work. saga of teen disobedience and alien- their five children – none of whom All four August films are on ation in 1950s America that made wants them both. Named to the 35mm. Additionally, a series of James Dean and co-star Natalie Library of Congress’ National Film midnight movies will be added to Wood instant cultural icons. Registry in 2010, this was director the program at the Aero Theatre in On Aug. 20, the theater will show Leo McCarey’s favorite of his films; Santa Monica. the Japanese film “Tokyo Story other famous fans include Orson This month’s theme is (Tokyo Monogatari),” which direc- Welles, Errol Morris and Japanese Dysfunctional Family Matinees tors named the greatest film of all screenwriter Kōgo Noda, who used and includes a trio of well-known time in a 2012 poll by the magazine it to structure “Tokyo Story.” favorites, plus an overlooked gem Sight & Sound. Revered master The Aero Theatre is located at that inspired another entry in the director Yasujirô Ozu dealt with the 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. photo courtesy of the American Cinematheque series. pathos, poetry and humor of every- For information, visit americancin- On Aug. 20, the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica will show the Japanese On Aug. 6, Alfred Hitchcock’s day family life in Japan, and his emathequecalendar.com/content/dy film “Tokyo Story (Tokyo Monogatari),” which directors named the great- “Psycho” tells the story of lovely most highly regarded masterwork sfunctional-family-matinees. est film of all time in a 2012 poll by the magazine Sight & Sound. 26 August 1, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Fabric shop headed to ‘groovier digs’ Cap removal to From page 1

and go elsewhere. increase competition “Now, it’s like going out to find a From page 1 hardware store – go to Beverly Hills,” Asch said. “Find a shoe store related amendments will not cap was “at best arbitrary.” City – go to Beverly Hills.” have a significant environmental council members added that any The La Brea Avenue location impact. identified negative impacts of a closed on July 29. An exact date for when the hotel development should be By moving, Operations Manager ordinance will move forward has “addressed on a case-by-case Gabrielle Moser said the store not yet been determined, accord- basis when an applicant seeks a would “downsize” its number of ing to Beverly Hills Public conditional use permit to con- products based on the history of Information Manager Keith struct a hotel, rather than being what guests are seeking, eliminat- Sterling. addressed through a blanket cap ing many remnants. “We have not set a date yet, on hotel rooms,” according to “The main focus will still be but it will be September at the the report. linens and fabrics,” she said. photo by Ryan Mancini earliest, due to the 20-day notic- Council members agreed that, “They’ll be nice, unique pieces. ing requirement for the ordi- among several factors, the Although several rolls of fabric remain inside the store’s buildings, We’re going to keep that focus and Diamond Foam and Fabric plans to move everything to its new location, nance,” Sterling said. “nature of the economy” had be careful about what we’re accom- approximately three miles away on West Jefferson Boulevard. A 20-day notice is required, changed since the 1984 law was modating with what we offer.” Gohlich said, based on how established. The new location was described much time is required for the “Removing the hotel room cap by posters outside Diamond Foam The store won’t be torn down as After word of mouth spread zoning code to be amended. will provide new opportunities and Fabric as “new, even groovier the property is owned by the city, about the store’s unique fabrics, “Up until about a year or so for hotel developments in the digs.” Asch said. The building was Diamond Foam and Fabric became ago, the noticing requirement city,” the report read. “Any new “This new place will be long- designed by architect Julia Morgan, known as a high-quality textile ven- was 10 days, and that was dou- development will require the term,” Asch said. “It’s going to be a known for designing Hearst Castle. dor. bled by the City Council in an planning commission to grant a better location.” In the past, the building served as a Moser said all employees will effort to improve transparency by conditional use permit, at which The new location also works to DeSoto Car Dealership in 1927. In remain with the company and that providing the public with greater time specific conditions can be the store’s benefit, Moser said, with 1981, Asch began working at the new location will be a benefit to notice and time to [prepare] for imposed on the project to nearby shops like Ayllon Furniture Diamond Foam and Fabric, and everyone. public hearings on items they address any concerns about neg- and Essence Custom Upholstery, within a year, he became the store’s “In that corridor, you have a lot may be interested in,” he said. ative impacts.” selling similar products, which are owner. of manufacturers and furniture- During a May 21 study ses- A public comment voiced likely to bring more customers to “There’s a history here,” Asch makers,” she said. “So it’s better for sion, the Beverly Hills City opposition to changing the the area. said. [who] we want to attract.” Council directed the planning municipal code, stating it would commission to consider striking “result in increased density and the law and directed staff to traffic problems.” work with the planning commis- Sterling said he expects the sion to process an amendment to city council to hold a lengthy Board of Supervisors lauds DPSS programs remove the cap. City discussion by the time the ordi- Councilman Julian Gold said the nance comes forward. Five award-winning programs, active/open cases. number of department staff, family implemented by the Los Angeles For over 30 years, DPSS has and friends continues to grow, County Department of Public brought joy and smiles to many increasing from 108 in 2016 to 261 Social Services and honored by the individuals and families during in 2018. A new addition to the family National Association of Counties, the holiday season through its The Family Stabilization Health were recognized by the Board of Adopt-A-Family Program. The Coordination Program offers short- Supervisors. goal is to match sponsors with term assistance to DPSS customers Board Chair Janice Hahn praised DPSS customers who are under- and their family members who are the programs’ innovative approach going a hardship during the holi- experiencing a barrier that is desta- to providing a safety net for at-risk day season. Sponsors are provided bilizing the family unit and hinder- and hard-to-serve county residents. with the adoptee’s contact infor- ing their ability to participate in DPSS Director Antonia Jiménez mation, along with their personal- Welfare to Work activities. It joined her program managers at the ized wish list, which may include includes intake assessment, case board meeting to celebrate the groceries, clothing, gift certifi- management, assistance with department’s achievements with the cates or toys. The purchased gifts obtaining public benefits and limit- CalFresh, Adopt-A-Family, Help are delivered by the sponsors or ed temporary financial assistance. the Homeless, Family Stabilization picked up by the family at a desig- The Career Development Health Coordination and Career nated DPSS site. In 2018, more Resource Center provides a dedi- Development Resource Center pro- than 1,000 sponsors provided gifts cated space for professional devel- grams. to 1,500 families. opment workshops, presentations The CalFresh Program serves as DPSS initiated its annual “Help on relevant topics, and exclusive the first line of defense against food the Homeless” volunteer project in specialized trainings and meetings. insecurity. DPSS provides this June 2016. The project solicits The center also helps DPSS nutritional safeguard to approxi- employees, friends and family employees plan their career path by mately 551,900 households and members as volunteers for a day of assisting with resume building, implemented a three-pronged service to help the homeless popu- interview preparation, online skill- photo courtesy of Julie Stromberg approach to increase enrollment. lation at the Weingart Center in building programs, career explo- Prominent area residents Winston and Julie Stromberg have announced The celebrated initiative included downtown Los Angeles. Volunteers ration through college/university the birth of daughter Astrid Eleanor Stromberg on Saturday, July 27, at comprehensive marketing, commu- assemble hygiene kits, sort clothing information sessions, county exam 1:36 p.m. Astrid weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces and measured 21.5 inches. nity outreach and the development donations, prepare and serve food, preparation materials and other She joins brothers Julien, 7, and Leo, 3. of media and social media strate- work as teams on community beau- skill-building materials. “We are all overjoyed,” said Julie Stromberg, who also serves on the gies to not only increase CalFresh tification projects and conduct com- For more information, visit Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council. enrollment, but also retain munity outreach. Each year the www.dpss.lacounty.gov.

Angeles County Probation care, sponsors one of the largest Los Angeles County Probation honored with Department. college programs in a residential Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, 1st juvenile justice setting, and com- District, presented McDonald with mits over $32 million to adult re- a county scroll proclaiming July entry programs to lower recidivism three national achievement awards 21-27 Probation Services Week. rates. The Los Angeles County opportunities for youth in the tial treatment facility at Camp Joseph “The County Board of Probation Department has been rec- booming logistics industry. Scott about careers in veterinary Supervisors is very interested in Answers From Page 22 ognized with three prestigious NACo also honored the depart- medicine while providing life-saving helping to make this department Achievement Awards from the ment’s role in the Violence care and support to newborn kittens. stellar, making it the best that it can National Association of Counties. Reduction Network, which has led “I could not be more proud of the be, making it a shining symbol for The awards honor innovative, effec- to a significant decrease in crime, men and women who contributed to people to respect and want to come tive county government programs confiscated weapons and drugs, and these innovative and successful pro- and work for because they under- that strengthen services for residents. built relationships between the grams that each have had an impact stand that you do change lives,” NACo recognized the Probation community and law enforcement on the people in our care and on the Solis said. Department’s UPS/East Los within the city of Compton. safety and wellness of the commu- The Los Angeles County Angeles College Logistics job Additionally, NACo recognized nities we serve,” Chief Probation Probation Department is the largest training program at the depart- the Pawsitive Steps Academy, a col- Officer Terri L. McDonald said. probation services agency in the ment’s Camp Joseph Paige for its laborative program with the L.A. On July 23, the Los Angeles United States. It supervises approx- innovative educational program. County Animal Care and Control County Board of Supervisors for- imately 100,000 adults and juve- In addition to education and Department that teaches young mally honored the more than 6,000 niles currently on probation, places training, the program provides job women in the department’s residen- employees who work for the Los over 1,500 youth in out-of-home Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 August 1, 2019 Classified Advertising (323)933-5518 • email:[email protected] BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY COMPUTER HARDWARE NEWSPAPERS UPHOLSTERY WEBSITE DESIGN PARK LABREA NEWS ALAKAZAM TThehe & BEVERLY PRESS UPHOLSTERY & DRAPERY Affordable Prices DiscDisc 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. #330 Commercial & Residential DocDoc P.O. BOX 36036 SCREENS • DOORS Every Style: Computer Problems? LOS ANGELES, CA 9006 Sofas, Chairs, Slipcovers HARDWARE Replace Feather Proof Lining I CAN HELP! 323.933.5518 Broad Selection of Fabrics, SALES & INSTALLATIONS Draperies & Roman Shades • Troubleshooting www.beverlypress.com mackeycreativelab.com • Lessons 7769 SANTA MONICA BL. HIGHEST QUALITY [email protected] www.parklabreanews.com WORKMANSHIP • Purchase Consultation WEST HOLLYWOOD Call Rosie for FREE Estimate • Phone Support (323)248-0840 Follow us on 310-491-8409 Joel Rothman Facebook & Twitter West Hollywood for the latest news! www.tashmans.com 323.240.5112 Since 1961 Now delivered in [email protected] Family Owned & Operated Beverly Hills!

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