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More LaBonge [cd4 race] Staff Changes O’Grady Hopes By Allison B. Cohen 2nd Time’s The and Colin Stutz Charm GRIFFITH PARK—Los An- By Allison B. Cohen geles City Council District and Colin Stutz 4 Councilmember Tom La- Bonge’s Deputy of Griffith LOS FELIZ—Tomas O’Grady Park, Anne- is the newest candidate to en- Marie John- ter the increasingly crowded son, has re- race to represent Los Angeles signed her Council District 4 (CD4). post. He brings years of com- John- munity service and advocacy son will be with him, as well as a failed Shan Chao replaced by effort to gain the seat in 2011 longtime hiker and office new- against incumbent Tom La- comer Shan Chao. Bonge. Johnson leaves the district O’Grady, who lives on post she held for more than Edenhurst Avenue, is an Irish a year for job opportunities THAT’S “GOOOOOOALLLDDD!”—Los Angeles City Officials, the LA84 Foundation and former Olympiads announced July immigrant and the co-founder in her acting career. She said 28th, the start of a $10.5 million renovation of the 26-acre John Ferraro Soccer Fields in Griffith Park, the city’s largest soc- of the non-profit Enrich LA, she could balance her part- cer facility. The renovation will replace all seven severely worn dirt fields with synthetic grass, saving 10 million gallons which builds edible gardens of water annually, according to city estimates. Currently $3.5 million has been raised for the project, including $1 million time post at Council District each from the LA84 Foundation and the City of Los Angeles. About 100,000 youth and adults currently play annually at in schools throughout the Los 4 (CD4) for some time with the site, numbers, the city said should increase to 340,000. The announcement was made on the 30th anniversary of Angeles area. her acting, but now “things the start of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. 1984 Olympiads on hand for the announcement were diving champion Greg Next year, LaBonge will Louganis, 400-meter hurdling champion Edwin Moses, cycling silver medalist Nelson Vails and track and field’s Rafer be termed out of office. Coun- have really gotten quite busy Johnson who lit the Olympic flame that year at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum during opening ceremonies. Pictured and I didn’t want to not do my here are soccer enthusiasts from Atwater Village’s Chevy Chase Recreation Center Day Camp who came out to celebrate cil District 4 includes wide- best in both fields. So I elected the announcement. According to city estimates, more than 35,000 youth in local soccer programs live within minutes of spread neighborhoods that are the site. see LABONGE page 18 Photo: Allison B. Cohen see CD4 RACE page 21

Dr. Fleiss Remembered By New Art & Installations at Barnsdall: Locals and Daughter Heidi Graffiti And Homeless Staff and Family Hope to Continue His Practice By Ryan White, Ledger Contributing Writer By Bruce Haring, Ledger Contributing Writer HOLLYWOOD BLVD—Park has been com- regulars and advocates are ing to Barns- LOS FELIZ—Dr. Paul Fleiss voicing alarm over what they dall since the was a complicated man. He say are steadily deteriorating 1980s. Percival worked as a favored pediatri- conditions at Barnsdall Art said conditions cian to Hollywood stars, yet Park. have steadily felt compelled to work for free A surge in trash, home- worsened over for those less well off. less encampments, graffiti and the last few He was a well-known au- vandalism have been made years. thor who advocated against worse, they say, by the city’s “My main infant circumcision, was a lack of maintenance and lax concern is that champion of breast-feeding security. The city’s park stew- when I come and did not insist on child- ards, however, insist they’re up here, we’ve hood vaccinations for his pa- doing the best they can to care got a whole tients. for the grounds with limited crowd of peo- He plead guilty in 1995 to of California n 2007 for inad- resources. ple sleeping conspiracy and bank fraud in equate record-keeping. “I’ve been coming to this and damaging connection with a high-profile Yet in both legal circum- park all the time, because I the back there,” referring to book page called “Clean Up prostitution ring run by his stances, there was an over- only live three or four blocks areas where homeless congre- Barnsdall Art Park Trash and daughter, Heidi, now 48, and whelming outpouring of love away. I’ve seen this place go gate. Spirit,” and she has persistently was also investigated and sanc- and support from those who downhill,” said Thai Town Los Feliz resident Marlan lobbied the park’s manager to tioned by the Medical Board see FLEISS page 26 resident Carl Percival who Warren has organized a Face- see BARNSDALL page 17

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[letter from the publisher] Former Los Angeles City currently considering follow- along the Los Angeles River Councilmember Richard ing suit, but thus far has not. will now have to pay a fee up Available at these locations: Alarcon, convicted in July of Insanity, given the city of- to $700 to cover the cost of city FOUNDED 2005 four felonies and possibly fac- ten “cries poor” relative to much planning department staff ex- LOS FELIZ Delivered the last Thursday of each month to 34,500 homes and ing six years in prison, will needed city services, such as penses (see page 13). Citibank 1965 Hillhurst Avenue businesses in the Los Feliz, still receive his $116,000 city clean up and security at Barn- The city also paid $1.75 Silver Lake, Atwater Village, Dresden Restaurant Echo Park and Hollywood Hills annual pension. Gov. Jerry sdall Art Park, which we cover million in legal fees recently 1760 N. Vermont Avenue Brown in 2012 signed a law re- on page 1. We also detail in this to three community groups communities. House of Pies quiring state public employees month’s addition that owners of who sued it over the Holly- 1869 N. Vermont PUBLISHER/EDITOR to forfeit their pensions if con- structures wishing to renovate wood Community Plan. An- Los Feliz Public Library Allison B. Cohen victed of a felony. The city is or developers wanting to build see LETTER page 3 1874 Hillhurst Avenue ADVERTISING SALES Los Feliz 3 Theaters Libby Butler-Gluck 1822 N. Vermont (323) 644-5536 Corrections & [email protected] GRAPHIC DESIGN Amplifications & LAYOUT In “Coyote Sightings on the Rise,” Tiffany Sims (July 2014), we indicated home- owners can switch to indoor com- Coffee posting, when we meant enclosed outdoor composting. Additionally, House City of Los Angeles Wildlife Special- ist Gregory Randall did not say “coexistence” with coyotes was essential. He said being educated ���������������� about coyotes was “key to positive ��� encounters with them.” Finally, Mr. Randall did not indicate trapping ������������� coyotes was a crime. He said wildlife programs do not endorse trapping ������������������ wildlife and agencies using snares or “body grippings” to do so is break- ing the law. We regret these errors.

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[buy local] FBI Raids Atwater Village Company “We trust that the author- By Ameera Butt, Ledger Contributing Writer ities will see that their efforts Alcove Café & Bakery Celebrates are misguided and presum- 10 Years ATWATER VILLAGE—The miller, a spokesperson for the ably sparked by a disgruntled By Kathy A. McDonald, Ledger Columnist Federal Bureau of Investiga- FBI in Los Angeles. former employee with an axe tion (FBI) raided a business in The business—Gentlecare to grind,” said Gentlecare at- early July investigating allega- Transport Inc., an ambulance torney Mark Geragos. tions of criminal activity. company located at 3539 Ca- Geragos has represented “The search warrant is un- sitas Ave.—had been under an high profile clients including der seal and it will stay under on-going investigation, accord- Congressman Gary Condit, seal as we have an ongoing ing to Eimiller who would not Roger Clinton and actress investigation,” said Laura Ei- provide specifics about the case. Winona Ryder, among others.

HILLHURST AVENUE—The tine’s Day there’s a prom; and Alcove Café & Bakery is such during the warmer months, a local fixture and neighbor- there are outdoor screen- hood go-to spot for lunch, ings of classic films. Special dinner and creative desserts events and private dinners it’s hard to believe it has can be hosted in the restored, been open just 10 years. Even 1897-built back house, the harder to recall a time when oldest house in Los Feliz. To- the shaded front brick patio day, Alcove has 110 employees wasn’t there and packed with and Trellis is most grateful for an incredibly diverse set of pa- the community’s support. trons from students to flirting Would he do anything couples to Japanese tourists to differently? well-known actors. “Sure we’ve made mistakes, Alcove’s owner and but those mistakes have helped founder Tom Trellis exited our business grow,” Trellis said. the corporate world and a ca- He does wish that the popular reer in human resources with restaurant had a bigger kitchen a dream of transforming two and even more parking. historic bungalows into a wel- One tradition that con- coming café. Although he had tinues to inspire is found in no previous restaurant experi- an old chess table close to the ence, he did have expectations street-facing bungalow’s back of quality and style. He want- door. From the first week, ed Alcove to have an old Eu- people began leaving notes in rope feel—hence the marble, a small drawer. chandeliers and French café- “It became a viral process style seating. and people are still doing it,” Four years ago, Trellis said Trellis, noting that some added the Big Bar, serving notes are funny, others poi- mixologist-made and clas- gnant and sad, many are un- 20% off sic cocktails. Just before that, signed but all have been saved. purchase he started Alcove chocolates He hopes someday to turn with coupon- expires 12/31/14 with five flavors. Today, there them into a coffee table book good for coffee and tea only are 12 flavors available from a to benefit a local charity. dark chocolate fleur de sel to And after 10 years, the a spiced milk chocolate and most popular items on the peanuts. The chocolate busi- menu, according to Trellis are, ness was a natural outgrowth “the Cobb salad, the country of the café’s servings. breakfasts and anything red FREE In addition to the early velvet.” morning to late night menu, coffee cupping, every Friday at noon Alcove organizes a slew of The Alcove Café & Bakery, • events beginning on New 1929 Hillhurst Ave., Year’s Eve when the café cele- (323) 644-0100. LEARN brates 10 time zones; on Valen- www.alcovecafe.com home bru-ing classes • SEE local artwork LETTER from page 2 Tom LaBonge (CD4) and other $240,000 of city money Bernard Parks (CD8) will be • funded an environmental re- termed out in 2015. Another WATCH port that essentially puts two five council seats (in even num- local short films every month youth baseball fields within an bered districts: 2, 6, 10, 12 and empty field at Crystal Springs 14) are up for grabs. We don’t in Griffith Park. need city leaders increasing When told those opposing fines while wasting taxpayer 1866 N. VERMONT AVENUE the ballfields would sue if the dollars due to lack of compli- CORNER OF FRANKLIN & VERMONT city council approved the ball- ance with state law, poor stra- FREE PARKING AND WI-FI FOR BRU CUSTOMERS fields, one city official, whom I tegic planning and coalition will not name, responded: “The building and certainly not with www.brucoffeebar.com city gets sued all the time.” this type of blasé attitude.

August 2014 www.losfelizledger.com COMMUNITY NEWS Page 3 Los Feliz Ledger Marshall Hit-And-Run Victim Plans Homecoming in August the accident he could hardly have a black convertible top. move his arm. He sits at a “We know the right front table, grabs some putty in his was damaged on the vehicle right hand and squeezes and along with the right side mir- moves it around 10 times. ror because it’s sheered off,” Then he tries to stretch the Kaden said. There were no putty between his two hands witnesses at the site. 10 more times. “The [surveillance] videos He still plans to join the [are] from a business, [and] military after he gets out of the the chance of getting a license hospital. [plate number] are nil. I don’t And what would he tell have any leads other than I the person who hit him that know what the vehicle looks day in May? like,” he said. “I’d say, ‘confess, come Christ’s Church at forward,’” Skylar said softly. Griffith Park on Edenhurst According to LAPD Det. Avenue in Atwater Village will Michael Kaden there are no host an ice cream social fun- new leads in the case. draiser Aug. 10th at 6 p.m. at Kaden said vehicle parts the church according to pastor Skylar’s room at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is decorated with photos of family and friends. He expects to come home recovered from the scene were Bruce Fleenor. Proceeds will in August after being hit by a car that failed to stop in May. Photo: Ameera Butt/Los Feliz Ledger. from a white 2001 to 2006 go to Skylar’s medical bills, he BMW Z4 that appeared to said. Police Continue Search for White Convertible BMW By Ameera Butt, Ledger Contributing Writer

EAST HOLLYWOOD—He cording to Los Angeles Police speaks softly as he can’t raise Dept. officials. his voice, so much so you have Pictures of family, such as to lean in to hear what he’s his older siblings and parents, saying. circle the sink in his hospital “I can’t throw a ball yet. room so he can remember I can’t do boxing, I don’t them, his mother said. [know how to box] but I can’t Skylar said he doesn’t re- now,” he says with a smile. “I member anything from the miss movies and I miss [my] day he was hit. He only re- friends.” members waking up in the Skylar Samuel Streeter lies hospital after a 15-day coma. down on his bed at Children’s “Even the doctor said he’s Hospital Los Angeles on Sun- kind of like a miracle person, set Boulevard, clutching some he woke up and didn’t know gummy strawberries that his who he was,” Valerie said. mother, Atwater Village resi- According to his mother,

Christ’s Church at Griffith Park on Edenhurst Avenue in Atwater Village will host an ice cream social fundraiser Aug. 10th at 6 p.m. at the church according to pastor Bruce Fleenor. Proceeds will go to Skylar’s medical bills, he said.

dent Valerie Streeter, brought Skylar suffered from brain for him on a recent weekday. trauma. Sunglasses—with one Now, he is starting over. lens darker than the other and “They’ve been teaching taped down in the middle— him how to pronounce words rest on his head. They help every day,” Valerie said. “He with his double vision, he said. is going to have a lot of ther- Streeter, who attended apy, even when he gets out” in John Marshall High School, early August. Currently, he is was unable to attend his grad- allowed to go home every Sun- uation in June due to a hit and day to see family members and run accident a month earlier. friends. On May 21st, Skylar— Skylar said his favorite who had just turned 18—was thing about his hospital- hit by a car whose driver failed ization is therapy, when he to stop on Fletcher Drive near works with an occupational Larga Avenue. Streeter was jay therapist to make his right walking across the street ac- arm stronger because after

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Water Policing Enforcement Intensifies Due to Drought By Hayley Fox, Ledger Senior Contributing Writer

As California continues to at the Aqueduct Centennial wither under one of the worst celebration,” he said. “The droughts in recent history, water there is recirculated, and mandatory, statewide regu- I hope we can continue these lations aimed at improving efforts throughout the City.” conservation will go into ef- Recirculated water, that is fect Aug. 1st. These emergency not potable, is acceptable ac- rules don’t require cities to cut cording to the emergency state overall water use by a certain regulations, even though state amount, but rather give local officials say they are encourag- officials the power to imple- ing usage of recycled water. ment fines of up to $500 a day There are no plans to shut on irresponsible water wasters. down the Mulholland Foun- According to the State tain, but LADWP officials Water Resources Control said they have reduced the Board, the new regulations are height and flow of its water to intended to cut down on out- reduce water loss from over- door urban water use, because spray in windy conditions. most Californians use more The LADWP continues to water outdoors than inside. In offer incentives to customers some places, more than 50% to keep saving water. LADWP of daily water is used on land- recently raised its “Cash In scaping and lawns. Your Lawn” rebate from $2 “We are facing the worst to $3 a square foot, hoping drought impact that we or our customers will trade in their grandparents have ever seen,” thirsty lawns for drought- said State Water Board Chair tolerant plants. Felicia Marcus in a statement. “Customers may not be

The LADWP continues to offer incentives to customers to keep saving water. LADWP recently raised its “Cash In Your Lawn” rebate from $2 to $3 a square foot, hoping customers will trade in their thirsty lawns for drought-tolerant plants.

“And, more important, we willing to change out both a have no idea when it will end.” front and back lawn, but con- Water officials say that verting even just one of them these regulations may be ex- can save a lot of water and help panded if the drought wors- better manage their bill,” said ens. LADWP’s Jim McDaniel. For Los Angeles, these But if consumers aren’t restrictions are old hat. Since willing to make the changes 2009, the city has had a water themselves, three new water conservation ordinance that cops are expected to hit Los meets the state’s emergency Angeles streets the remainder er, it would be nice to think restrictions. Since this ordi- of this summer and could be of clever ways, through the Los Feliz Ledger Online nance was enacted about five handing out tickets to water neighborhood council system, years ago, water use in Los wasters. to be more water conserva- Look for these stories only at losfelizledger.com Angeles has dropped by about These new hires will be tive,” said Torin Dunnavant, • More on the death of Notre Dame High school graduate, 17%, according to officials. part of the LADWP’s “Wa- chair of the committee. Nick Fagnano, who died while swimming at Venice Beach As a result, the city now uses ter Conservation Response Although no definite after lightning hit the water July 28th. Fagnano was a just as much water as it did Unit,” which previously con- plans have been made, Dun- friend of Publisher Allison B. Cohen’s family, a resident of more than 30 years ago, even sisted of only one individual. navant said in the past the Los Angeles City Council District 4 (Sherman Oaks) and was though the population has Rick Silva was the lone full- committee has discussed pro- about to start USC in the fall. • Wildlife sampling reveals high incidence of rat poison in continued to grow. time enforcer, responsible for viding water saving workshops Griffith Park wildlife, including the park’s resident moun- But according to the Los patrolling nearly 500 square to residents, or looking further tain lion, P-22. Angeles Dept. of Water and miles of land and monitor- into what city programs cur- • Out and About: Calendar for August 2014 Power (LADWP), they’re still ing residents conservation, or rently exist, in which residents Results from last month’s poll when we asked: Should the taking strides to cut down on lack thereof. can participate. city shut down the Mulholland Fountain in light of the severe water use wherever possible. Meanwhile, some Los An- The new emergency state drought we are currently experiencing? Los Angeles City Council- geles communities are taking drought regulations are ex- • 63% of respondents said yes member (CD4) Tom LaBonge conservation efforts into their pected to last at least 270 days, • 37% said no points to the 50,000-gallon own hands. The Atwater Vil- and prohibit all Californians This month’s poll: Starting with our September 2014 edition, we Mulholland Fountain as an lage Neighborhood Council’s from applying potable water will profile one local or regional issue of concern to our readers, example of pointed conserva- greening committee has dis- to a driveway or sidewalk, or leading up to the March 2015 election, when Councilmember Tom tion. cussed ways to save water. washing their car with a hose LaBonge will be termed out of office and replaced. “In my district, the “As a greening committee that uses potable water—un- While all issues indicated in the poll are important, please select LADWP recently restored the in a neighborhood that is right less the hose has a shutoff only one that you feel is the MOST important to you now as a historic Mulholland Fountain next to the Los Angeles Riv- nozzle. voter (see list of issues at losfelizledger.com).

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“Stepchild” Street in Atwater Looking for Recognition Rec and Parks By Ameera Butt, Ledger Contributing Writer Commissioner

ATWATER VILLAGE—Fletcher there,” said Courtney Morris, rocks in the median where the was formed and then coun- Blumenfield Drive looks like it could go on co-chair of the AVNC. “A lot potential sign could go, are all cilmember, now Mayor Eric Resigns forever—past the blue-collar of times when we focus… on recent signs of improvement Garcetti’s streetscape im- By Allison B. Cohen and service shops that dot its beautification projects, Fletch- in the past few years, accord- provement plan was put in sides. er is the stepchild of the neigh- ing to Sandra Caravella, with place for the long-term vision Kafi Blumenfield with the On a bright, day with no borhood. We don’t ever really Friends of Atwater Village, a for Fletcher Drive. Los Angeles Recreation and clouds in sight to give relief consider it.” non-profit dedicated to pre- The street is definitely bet- Parks Board of Commission- from the Los Angeles heat, To date, the issue has not serving Atwater Village’s local ter. Drugs and prostitution ers resigned July 1st. cars zoom to and fro on the yet been brought to the full history. have been reduced greatly, According to city offi- Fletcher Drive Bridge, which AVNC council for discussion. “The street as a whole according to Vince Ama- cials, she left her post to take a was built in 1927. An AVNC committee, doesn’t leave room for trees,” dor, owner of Atwater Screen new undisclosed position. She Chances are the cars— officials from the Friends of she said. “I look at [the sign] & Glass located on Fletcher was appointed by Mayor Eric driving past a U-Haul Moving Atwater Village and the Atwa- as one more piece of adding Drive. The glass shop has been Garcetti in January 2014. and Storage business, various ter Village Chamber of Com- something nice to the area. at that location for 35 years. Her resignation from the liquor stores, body shops, even merce has asked artist Brett Number one, it’s art and I love Fletcher Drive “deserves 5-panel board creates a conun- a Foster’s Freeze—don’t know Goldstone—who designed [Goldstone’s art].” more love than it currently drum if a commission vote they’re in Atwater Village. the Great Heron Gates located Markets dotted the has,” said Torin Dunnavant, ends in a 2-2 tie. The two other main thor- at the Los Angeles River and stretch of Fletcher Drive since co-chair of the AVNC. “We expect to appoint a oughfares through the heart Flecher Drive—to consider the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, He said a lot of residents new [Recreation and Parks] of Atwater Village—Glendale designing the marker. Caravella said. have come to the neighbor- Commissioner in the next and Los Feliz boulevards—al- “Glendale Boulevard gets Luis Lopez, who has hood meetings concerned few months,” Curry said. “In ready garner a lot of attention lot of traffic. Los Feliz [bou- been working with his fa- about the type of people hang- the meantime, if there is from traffic, pedestrian friend- levard] also gets a lot of traf- ther at Luis Lopez Automo- ing outside the U-Haul busi- a split vote, the commis- ly streets, restaurants and bak- fic,” said Sergio Lambarri, tive on Fletcher Drive since ness. sion will have to determine eries. also with the AVNC. “Un- 1993, said that he’s seen the “It’s an area that needs how to proceed. That’s why the Atwater fortunately Fletcher Drive area change. His business more support so it’s more liv- According to Curry, the Village Neighborhood Coun- doesn’t get that same type. has been located on Fletcher able for people who are right commission will have only cil (AVNC) and local non- Hopefully with that sign, we Drive since 1968. on Fletcher Drive,” Dunna- met once this summer since profits and organizations are can enhance that boulevard, Around 2000 was when vant said. Blumenfield’s departure. considering possibly putting a and it can be a catalyst to the first spark of civic duty “Welcome to Atwater Sign” on change that area.” trash cleanups began, ac- a median along the street. Fletcher Drive has come a cording to Lopez, who is Look for the September edition of the “Fletcher has a very differ- long way to look like what it also a boardmember for the ent vibe than what’s going on does today, but local officials Atwater Village Chamber of Los Feliz Ledger Glendale [Boulevard] as far as say work still needs to be done. Commerce. Additionally, he on August 28th the kinds of business that are A mural, as well as the said, a neighborhood watch

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The fi rst 30 customers get an awesome gift bag! Foundation Repair? Alex Ventura (R), Atwater Village Neighborhood Council North Atwater Represn- tative, and Assemblymember Mike Gatto (L) present the award to Bruce Fleenor We do it ALL! (C) with the Atwater Villager of the Year Award, given annually by the Atwater Chamber of Commerce. Photo Courtesy of Atwater Chamber of Commerce.

ATWATER VILLAGE—“Like to be able to do.” your neighbor” is the way Fleenor’s vocation as a Bruce Fleenor leads his life. pastor came late in life. Previ- The Burbank resident has ously, he worked for newspa- been the pastor of the Christ’s pers in their circulation de- Church at Griffith Park on partments in San Luis Obispo Edenhurst Avenue for the last and Orange County. But hav- eight years, and is the most re- ing also served in those areas cent recipient of the “Atwater as a part-time youth minister, Villager of the Year” award. he saw ministry as a way to 323-258-5482 Fleenor said it “feels good” help change people’s lives. 1638 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90041 to win the award, which was He started as a pastor in given to him last month by the Highland Park 11 years ago. www.alphastructural.com Atwater Chamber of Com- Darlene and Dennis merce, adding he was recog- Tofte, who live in Tujunga, nized among all of other good make the roughly 19 mile Visit us online for our August Intro Special. people who live in Atwater drive three times a week to be Village. part of his congregation. Save over $50! “I just figure if I can help one kid be accepted at school because he’s on the basketball team, that’s a pretty cool thing to be able to do.” — Bruce Fleenor

According to Andy Darlene is the church’s Hasroun, president of the treasurer and she and her chamber of commerce, Fleenor husband have been with the was selected because it seems church since 1937. he’s always around and has “I work very closely with never been recognized before. him so I’ve gotten to know “I remember, personally, him very well and of course 3178 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90039 we blew balloons for [a] com- am thrilled that someone else 323.906.0088 www.pilatesmetro.com munity event 10 years ago and can see what we know about that’s when I met him, and him,” said Darlene. he’s a quiet person behind the It’s a very well deserved scenes that nobody appreci- award, said her husband, Den- Libby Butler-Gluck Promoted to ates,” Hasround said. nis, adding that Fleenor is tal- Ledger Ad Sales Manager In addition to his pastoral ented in woodwork, construc- duties, Fleenor coaches kids’ tion and anything else that Libby Butler- ing for the Ledger including se- ing Los Angeles. The quarterly basketball at Chevy Chase needs to be rebuilt. Gluck has curing new accounts, manag- publication will be available in Recreation Center in Atwater. Fleenor also used to serve been promot- ing existing clients and taking hotels in and around the Led- “I remember what it was on the Atwater Village Neigh- ed to Advertising Sales Man- over advertising layout respon- ger’s coverage area as well as in like to be a shy, gawky kid and borhood Council until last ager for the Los Feliz Ledger. sibilities for the paper. downtown Los Angeles. there was one guy [my Little year, according to Torin Dun- Gluck’s promotion was effec- Her promotion will free Butler-Gluck lives in Los League Coach] who would call navant, co-chair of the board. tive July 1, 2014. She started up Cohen to pursue new ini- Feliz with her screenwriter me every year and ask ‘Bruce, “He just has always been with the Ledger in 2012. tiatives for the Ledger, includ- husband David and 4-year- are you going to play this year? one of the most generous people “Libby has become an in- ing a yearly wall calendar with old daughter Georgi. In her It gave me credibility with the in the neighborhood,” Dun- valuable asset for the Ledger,” local community events and spare time she is a prolific and other kids to be a basketball navant said. “Last winter he said publisher Allison B. Cohen. the development of a quarterly skilled knitter, and also has or baseball player,” Fleenor re- and JeanMarie [Wisniewski] “She is energetic, pragmatic, magazine highlighting events her own public relations busi- called. “I just figure if I can help planned a dinner for home- creative and a pleasure for me and attractions in Los Feliz, ness promoting the craft. one kid be accepted at school less folks and it’s almost like it’s and clients to work with.” Silver Lake, Echo Park, Atwa- Butler-Gluck can be because he’s on the basketball not surprising when Bruce does Butler-Gluck will now ter Village and the Hollywood reached at (323) 644-5536 or team, that’s a pretty cool thing something amazing like that.” manage all aspects of advertis- Hills, directed to tourists visit- [email protected] Page 8 COMMUNITY NEWS www.losfelizledger.com August 2014 Los Feliz Ledger

[representative schiff] Learn How to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft By Adam Schiff, By U.S. Representative Adam Schiff

Earlier this most who commit such online efforts of criminals, there are cial Security Administration The forum will be held year, Target crimes get off scot free, in part ways to protect yourself. and the U.S. Postal Inspector. Mon., Aug. 4th from 7 p.m. announced that 70 million because they frequently com- To help you learn how to We’ll be discussing concrete to 8:30 p.m. at the Witherbee credit and debit cards had mit their crimes in other na- avoid being the target or vic- ways to protect your identity, Auditorium at the Los Angeles been compromised by a mas- tions that are uncooperative tim of identity theft, I’m host- as well as hearing more about Zoo. If you’d like to attend, sive data breach. The thieves with U.S. investigators. Esti- ing a forum with representa- the efforts of federal agencies please RSVP to (323) 315- targeted the retailers’ point-of- mates are that only around 2% tives from the Federal Trade to combat this widespread and 5555 or (818) 450-2900 and I sale servers with malware that of offenders end up facing a Commission, FBI, IRS, So- destructive crime. will hope to see you there. allowed them to steal credit penalty or prison. card information in bulk. Breaches like the one at Though it was the biggest Target are far from the only known data breach, the real- way that criminals seek to ity is these breaches, and the get your personal informa- identity theft they enable, are tion. Criminals have resorted an everyday occurrence. to a plethora of techniques— According to the Privacy some that are highly sophisti- Rights Clearinghouse, which cated and some of which are maintains data on breaches, decidedly “low-tech.” nearly 622 million consumer From the old techniques— records have been put at risk literally pickpocketing individu- in over 4,000 data breaches als, dumpster-diving, “shoulder since 2005 alone. While I have surfing,” meaning watching as sponsored legislation in Con- you put in your pin to an ATM gress to put in place stronger or listening into your private national standards for notifi- conversations as you give your * cation of data breaches, so far credit card number over the 25% Off with this Ad Congress has failed to act. phone, to the new—using email I have also worked to spam, hacking or breaking on- increase penalties and en- line passwords –- criminals will forcement for identity theft stop at nothing to get your data. St. Vincent de Paul’s crimes, but the reality is that Luckily, despite the best 54,000 square-foot thrift store

[ASSEMBLYMEMBER GATTO] offers clothing, shoes, furniture, Local Business Brews Jobs & housewares and appliances. Delicious and Refreshing Beer * mattresses and cars are excluded. By California State Assemblymember Mike Gatto expires 9/1/14 — no photocopies ATWATER VILLAGE—Local with local nonprofit organi- 210 N. Avenue 21, businesses are the backbone zations—including Heal the Los Angeles, CA 90031 of a strong lo- Bay and the Los Angeles River cal and state Revitalization Corporation— www.svdpla.org coupon code 122 economy. The have supported socially- and annual Cali- environmentally-minded proj- fornia Small ects such as producing a spe- Business Day cific craft beer called the Gre- Awards Cer- enway IPA to support the Los emony recognizes and cel- Angeles River Greenway 2020 ebrates the contributions of project. small businesses to the State Gill’s entrepreneurship of California. This year, I was creates jobs and helps inspire privileged to honor a business young women to believe that that is breaking the mold for with hard work and persever- brewers around the world and ance, anything is possible. But serving up much more than she is not alone. Many small- ice-cold beer. business owners in Los Feliz, At 29-years-old, Beach- Atwater Village, Silver Lake, wood Canyon’s Meg Gill is the and the Hollywood Hills de- youngest female brewery own- vote their lives to creating jobs er in the country. Meg’s brew- and building community. It’s ery in Atwater Village is both important that we recognize the fastest growing, and larg- these businesses for their posi- est craft brewery in Los Ange- tive contributions. les County. In less than three If you know of a local years, Golden Road Brewing small-business owner who de- has grown to more than 150 serves recognition, I want to employees and brings more hear about it. Please write me than 20,000 visitors a week to at Assemblyman.Gatto@as- its restaurant and pub. sembly.ca.gov. In addition to building a In the meantime, whether successful small business, Gill you are a small business own- and Golden Road co-founder er, an environmental advocate, Tony Yanow—who also owns or both like Gill and Yanow, Echo Park’s Mohawk Bend it’s important that your voice restaurant—have remained is heard in the Capitol. If you focused on creating a vibrant or someone you know is not Los Angeles. registered to vote, you can Founded in 2011, Golden now do so online, by visiting Road Brewing partners along http://registertovote.ca.gov/.

August 2014 www.losfelizledger.com POLITICS Page 9 VISTA CYN ESTATE, HOLLYWOOD $11,950,000 2630 N VERMONT AVE, LOS FELIZ $6,800,000 Private celeb cmpnd, 3 homes, 10+ acres, hiking Historic Van M Griffith estate c. 1925. 3/4 acre w/Mon- THREE OFFICES. trails, resort style infinity pl. VistaCanyonEstate.com tecito style GH, long drvwy, libry, rf-tp deck & pl. Myra Nourmand/Joanne Vuylsteke 310.888.3333 Rogers+Stellini 310.963.4205 ONE RESPECTED NAME.

5696 HOLLY OAK DR, LOS ANGELES $1,699,000 4969 AMBROSE AVE, LOS FELIZ $1,399,000 4020 PAIGE ST, MONTECITO HIEGHTS $899,000 3+2.5. Entertainer’s dream in the “Oaks.” Hillside Gated Mediterranean on prime blck w/hwd flrs, Frnch Geodesic dome 3-level home at edge of Debs Prk views. Sleek remodel. Flr to ceil wndws, hrdwd flrs. wndws, patio, lrg kit w/ctr isl & SS appl & grassy yrd. w/25ft vaultd ceilngs, wrap-arnd deck & great views. Elisa G Ritt 310.308.4287 Adam Sires/Michael Nourmand 310.498.1024 Louise Leach/Juan Longfellow 213.344.8090

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1913 N COMMONWEALTH AVE, LOS FELIZ $779,000 3852 VALLEYBRINK RD, ATWATER $749,000 3860 HOLLYPARK, ATWATER VILLAGE $729,000 Cute Spanish style duplex. Long term tenants in place, 3bd+2ba CA Bungalow. Updtd kit & baths, xeriscaped 3+2 classic tutor. Charm abounds w/barrel ceilings, FP large lot with good size rear yard. First time on market. yard w/fruit trees, solar panels, two-car garage. & hw flrs. Bonus bed w/bath upstairs, yard + 2-car gar Mark Walker 818.438.3342 Courtney+Kurt 323.899.8509 Courtney+Kurt 323.899.8509

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6155 MOUNT ANGELUS, HIGHLAND PRK $549,000 934 MONTECITO, MONTECITO HEIGHTS $495,000 6306 TIPTON WAY, LOS ANGELES $459,000 Classic 1924 Spanish up Mt Angelus, meticulously re- Move-in-ready split-level home w/wd flrs, imported tile, Tala- 2/1 plus converted basement. Amazing views, updated stored while being brought up to a modern standard. vera sinks, & SS appl. Huge bonus rm, 2 car grg & views! throughout. Must see! www.6306tipton.com. Shannon Fenton 310.365.6118 Carrie Bryden 323.829.1158 Jennifer Eckert 323.543.3697

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[real estate] Buyers With Cash Create Competitive Market By Bruce Haring, Ledger Real Estate Reporter

The local residential real & Eileen Moreno Realtors shire Hathaway Home Ser- code, 21 single-family homes year-over-year. estate market appears to be agrees. Although she notes vices said “intrepid is the sold for a median price of $1.2 The Silver Lake 90039 zip loosening up a bit. While the that inventory is still “rela- word that comes to mind” million, down 2.1% from the code saw 13 homes sell in June number of available homes for tively low,” she said a few more when describing buyers in previous year. The median for a median price of $775,000, sale is still relatively few, there properties are available. the market. home price per square foot up 36% year-over-year, repre- are slightly more houses com- “Homes that are in move- “The average buyer with ing onto the market for pur- in condition, with bonuses 20% or less down is compet- “Buyers in our market have to persevere and be very focused chase than in the previous six like a yard, view or pool, are ing with all-cash or large eq- in their search, finding ways to engage the seller beyond the months. still in high demand,” she said. uity-down buyers,” she said. underlying financial terms. It’s a real time commitment to get That means buyers will “And homes needing work are “Buyers in our market have to to that happy ending.” — Realtor Judy Oroshnik finally have a wider selection. still in demand by the compa- persevere and be very focused But there’s still a lot of compe- nies and buyers looking to fix in their search, finding ways to for single-family residences in senting a $618 median price tition out there for homes, so and sell.” engage the seller beyond the the 90027 zip was $565. Three per square foot. There were those wishing to purchase will Cash is king when it underlying financial terms. condos sold in 90027 for a three condos sold for a median have to move fast. comes to purchases. It’s a real time commitment to median price of $430,000, up price of $500,000, up 44.9% “Inventory is starting to “In the Los Feliz and Sil- get to that happy ending.” 32.3% year-over-year. year-to-year. loosen up and homes are start- ver Lake areas, we are still see- Echo Park’s 90026 zip saw In Hollywood’s 90068 LOCAL HOUSING MARKET ing to move,” said Tim Mei- ing strong down payments,” 19 single family homes sell for zip, 25 single-family homes STRONG nelschmidt of Icon Properties/ Moreno said. “Often we are a median price of $740,000, a sold for a median price of $1 Keller Williams Larchmont. seeing parents purchasing DQ News, a real estate re- 0.6% drop from the previous million, a 6.9% increase year- “Homes are spending less time properties with all cash for search firm based in La Jolla, year’s June results. The average to-year. That represents a me- on the market than last year, their kids, or, at a minimum, CA, reports continuing solid single-family residence sold for dian price of $615 per square 40 days on average versus 52 helping with the down pay- results in the area’s residential a per square foot price of $616. foot. Five condos sold for a days.” ment.” sales for June. Five condos sold for a median median price of $365,000, up Eileen Moreno of George Judy Oroshnik of Berk- In the Los Feliz 90027 zip price of $450,000, up 45% 22.9% year-over-year.

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Flea’s Not Giving it Away O’Farrell Funds $75K to Help with Area By Bruce Haring, Ledger Real Estate Reporter Homelessness By Ameera Butt, Ledger Contributing Writer

Echo Park and Silver Lake are,” said PATH spokesperson attention regionally to the is- may get some help in the form Jeremy Sidell. sue, Tad Yenawine, with the of a two-year $75,000 contract PATH’s work in the Greater Park Elysian Neigh- between a homeless assistance neighborhoods is to identify borhood Council (GEPENC) group and Los Angeles City homeless individuals and pro- said a GEPENC committee Council District 13. vide access to facilities, shel- has approved a motion sup- People Assisting the ters and finding permanent or porting the statewide initiative Homeless, or PATH, and transitional housing, accord- “The Homeless Bill of Rights” Councilmember Mitch ing to Marisol Salguero, with asking the city adopt it as a ba- O’Farrell’s office entered into O’Farrell’s office. sis for its policies regarding the an agreement for homeless Regarding Echo Park, homeless. outreach in Echo Park and Sil- there is currently no emer- The motion, authored by ver Lake in July. gency homeless shelter in the State Assemblymember Tom “We will have a PATH area. Ammiano, (D-San Fran- team, two people in a van with PATH conducted cursory cisco) creates legislature al- a cell phone responding to re- assessments in July and found lowing the homeless to move quests from community [and approximately 36 homeless freely and to rest and sleep staff] from the Council Dis- people in Echo Park, accord- in public spaces as well as trict [and] from police, identi- ing to PATH’s Sidell. the right to occupy a legally fying7.19.14—Gail where theCrosby encampments Ad:Layout 1 7/20/14 8:26In anPM effort Page 1 to bring more parked vehicle.

“Flea’s” 35,000 square foot house was built in 1925. He purchaed the property for Gail’s Sales Recent Sales and Listings $4.5 million in 2011. Why do so many prefer to work with Gail? N. VERMONT AVENUE “Dearest Gail, thank you for the terrific care you took in selling —Red es will come on the market?” our family property. You treated our mother as a family member Hot Chili Peppers bassist Mi- Balzary originally bought as you negotiated all aspects of the transaction... Many times chael “Flea” Balzary has put the house for $4.5 million in you went above and beyond the call of duty in the personalized his North Vermont Avenue 2011. services that you provided. All of the neighbors rave about your reputation and now we know why...your care and attention to house on the market for $6.8 The house is a detail...Thank you for everything!” million. 35,000-square-foot, Mediter- — Helen Neville, Moreno Drive The home is located in an ranean-style compound built area with numerous celebrities, in 1925. The gated and walled and is just around the corner property sits on 3/4ths of an from the house that recently acre and includes a library, claimed the highest price ever an eat-in kitchen, a rooftop paid for a single-family home deck, formal living and dining in Los Feliz, the six-bedroom rooms, six bedrooms and three Villa Andalusia, which sold bathrooms. JUST SOLD $1,900,000 JUST SOLD $1,500,000 JUST SOLD $1,185,000 for $8.3 million. Among the house’s unique 2206 Micheltorena Avenue 2105 Kenilworth Avenue $85,000 Over Asking! Sherri Rogers and An- features are a guesthouse and Pretty Home with attached lot 2820 Shadowlawn Terrace thony Stellini of Nourmand what’s described as a “speak- & Associates are the listing easy,” a bar located in the base- agents for the Balzary proper- ment behind a door. Nour- ty, known as the Van Griffith mand’s Stellini said he did not estate. It was formerly part of know if the bar had actually the Griffith Estates, a sprawl- been used in that capacity. ing piece of property that was “It’s just been described as broken up into smaller units. that,” he said. IN ESCROW, Multiple Offers IN ESCROW, Multiple Offers IN ESCROW, Multiple Offers 2210 Moreno Drive 1243 Westerly Terrace 2374 Edgewater Terrace “There are very few estate The grounds feature Sweet Classic 1928 Spanish! Impeccable Artsy Craftsman Pretty 3 BED, 2 BA English properties in Los Feliz,” said 100-year-old olive trees, stone Offered at $1,100,000 Offered at $899,000 Offered at $849,000 Stellini. “People who want to pathways, an outdoor fireplace live in them have to grab them and a saltwater swimming Why do so many prefer when they’re on the market. pool. There are also views of gail 323.428.2864 Who knows when the next the city, nearby woodlands crosby gailcrosby.com to work with Gail? time one of these bigger hous- and the Griffith Observatory. License 01377453 EcoBroker Designation SRES

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[focus on the advertiser] Gail Crosby – Putting People First in Real Estate CONSTANCE STAHL By Kimberly Gomez, Ledger Columnist CLIENT-CENTERED REAL ESTATE SILVER LAKE— On a recent tation of honesty, afternoon, Gail Crosby re- integrity, and strong called a life-changing decision service. she’d made 11 years ago after “I write it all being diagnosed with rheuma- down on my note- toid arthritis. book and then I’ll Crosby comes from a give it some thought successful, hardworking fam- about how I can help • 1% to 4% Commission* ily. And her grandmother [clients] achieve what FULL service company had always urged her to “do they want,” she said. • Over 40 years combined experience more than what is asked or With what she • Relocation services with emphasis on required.” Rather than let her describes as distinc- Senior Solutions illness get her down, she was tive and powerful motivated to be more produc- homes in a post- • Trust, Probate Sales tive. It was natural that Cros- modern community, Crosby families that would like to buy • Preparing home for sale Realtor by’s career in real estate grew feels her neighborhood is one a house but can’t compete with • Member of Los Feliz Improvement out of her love for people and of the greatest places in which cash investors.” Crosby said 323-388-8270 [email protected] Association for her Silver Lake neighbor- to live. Ninety-five percent of staying present throughout the *call for details hood. her business is concentrated in transaction helps her give her “My job is two-fold. One Silver Lake, Los Feliz and the clients the edge. is to give my clients guidance. Hollywood Hills. Jackson George, his wife Truly a Neighborhood Realtor! And, I want to make people “It’s more difficult for Jasmine, and their two chil- wealthy.” people to get mortgages now, dren had grown out of the Sil- conniesellslosfeliz.com CalBRE is 01821912 Crosby has built a repu- and there are a lot of great see CROSBY page 22

City Passes Ordinances For Look of Buildings Adjacent to L.A. River By Ameera Butt, Ledger Contributing Writer

ATWATER VILLAGE—Two the LA-RIO, establishes the current outreach on a lack of ordinances establishing land- geographical boundaries in city staff. Consequently, she scape and urban design stan- which the new standards said the city focused on areas dards and rules for residential, will be applied, meaning all that continuously had con- commercial and industrial neighborhoods adjacent to cerns about the ordinances buildings along the 32-mile the Los Angeles River. like in the San Fernando stretch of the Los Angeles Riv- The ordinances were Valley. er were approved by the Los passed, however, even though The ordinances do not Angeles City Council in July. some local residents said there change the zoning in neigh- Both ordinances apply to has been no recent outreach or borhoods, she said. Available in August: new development and for ex- workshops to educate the pub- “It’s the reason [why we It’s One of the Biggest and the Best isting buildings seeking city lic directly impacted by the were] being cognizant. There’s approval for major renova- new design standards. so many different land use 5286 Los Bonitos Way tions. According to Karen types along the river is the Los Feliz Estates The ordinances will be in Barnett, of the Atwater Vil- reason why, at the end of the ompare. You’ll see how 5286 Los Bonitos Way place Aug. 20th according to lage Neighborhood Council day, we ended up with a very is outstanding. Compare the location of this house: inside guarded Los Feliz Estates, one The ordinances were passed, however, even though some local residents Cof the safest neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Compare said there has been no recent outreach or workshops to educate the public the size: spread out in over 3,500 square feet, with directly impacted by the new design standards. According to Karen Barnett, 3 bedrooms; 4 bathrooms; a family room; a den or of the Atwater Village Neighborhood Council (AVNC) since the ordinances h media room; an eat-in kitchen; a separate studio or ave passed, the community has no choice but to accept them. office suite; a pool and treetop city views. Compare “The community doesn’t know what is going on,” she said. the style and condition: enjoy classic Mid-Century Modern features such as the pleated, clerestory roof; city officials. (AVNC) since the ordinances select number of standards step-down, atrium living room; updated kitchen and One ordinance, called the have passed, the community that could apply to anybody,” master bath, loaded with amenities; expansive outdoor River Improvement Overlay has no choice but to accept she said. areas on the 17,000+ square foot lot. Floor-to-ceiling District, sets standards such as them. Bowin said anyone want- windows bathe the open-plan rooms in southern light what greenery can be planted “The community doesn’t ing to build a new structure all-day. Compare the ease of one-level living to other within the district as well as know what is going on,” she or renovate an old one will be properties in the Los Feliz Hills. rules for screening, fencing, said. charged fees to do so depend exterior lighting and noise, According to Claire on the size of the project or For Lease: among others. Bowin, a senior city planner, property. Fees will range from $7,750 per month Regarding fencing, with earlier in 2008, Atwater Vil- $200 to $700, and will be Please call for details. the exception of single-family lage residents were supportive used to cover the cost of city homes, all new projects are of the ordinances. planning department staff ex- Have a real estate question? Call me first! required to maintain a visual “It’s been seven years,” penses. connection between the river Bowin said. “It’s been a long Los Angeles City Coun- corridor, the frontage road time, which is unfortunate, cil District 13 plans to hold Richard Stanley and the abutting property, ac- and that’s where I think the a public meeting to discuss Estates Director cording to the ordinance. The community is understand- planning and zoning issues, Architectural and Historic Properties Specialist ordinance indicates all fences ably upset and thinking they including the ordinances, [email protected] located less than 10 feet from haven’t heard about the ordi- in early September, accord- 213 300-4567 cell / voice mail ©2014 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell the river cannot be higher nances. I share the commu- ing to a spokesperson with Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and operated by NRT LLC. All rights reserved. If your property is listed with another broker, this is not intended as a than six feet. nity’s frustration.” Councilmember Mitch solicitation. CalBRE license #: 00971211 The second ordinance, Bowin blames the lack of O’Farrell’s office. August 2014 www.losfelizledger.com Su Casa REAL ESTATE Page 13 Los Feliz Ledger

[keen to be green] Green Lessons while Traveling By Meher McArthur, Ledger Columnist

When I’m trav- bottle filled with tap water. STATEWIdE eling, I often In fact, one of the benefits dRouGhT create more of traveling abroad is seeing waste than I do things that other countries KEEP SAVING at home. I buy are doing better. I was struck bottled water, by how many solar panels I waste airplane food containers, saw on the roofs of apartment and, of course, contribute to buildings in southwestern WATER, L.A.! the consumption of jet fuel. In- Turkey. Why don’t we have ternational travel can often feel more? Our friends in London Know your watering days. a bit environmentally harmful. could put all food waste in This year, though, on a special recycling bins collect- Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun trip to Turkey via London and ed by the city, far more than New York, our travel seemed a what we can put in the bins ODD In Turkey, where coffee is widely Addresses consumed, the only place where I saw disposable paper cups was at Starbucks. EVEN Drinking coffee hasn’t become a Addresses wasteful activity there. Water conservation in Los Angeles is mandatory. bit more sustainable. At most here. In Turkey, where coffee Limit your outdoor watering to 3 days a week, airports, we saw separate trash is widely consumed, the only cans for plastic bottles and place where I saw disposable 8 minutes per station, before 9 a.m. or after 4 p.m. cans, newspapers and trash; paper cups was at Starbucks. in Istanbul we ate nothing but Drinking coffee hasn’t become LADWP.com/WaterConservation delicious locally grown food a wasteful activity there. (the Turks import very little While our trips overseas food or drink); in London, may consume lots of dirty jet public transport was more fuel, they show us what is pos- comfortable than ever, and in sible elsewhere and help us to New York, volunteers at Bat- rethink our own ways when tery Park refilled my water we come home. Advertise in the Los Feliz Ledger (323) 644-5536

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BARNSDALL from page 1 stakeholders in June, accord- money to install secure fencing “We’re going to organize Historic Neutra devote more resources to the ing to Jeanne Min, O’Farrell’s around the park’s perimeter a huge cleanup with 100 vol- grounds in recent months. In chief of staff. allowing maintenance crews unteers,” he said, citing his Building’s New June, Warren began uploading “We are actively monitor- to securely close the park after newest plans for a one-day vol- Chapter photos of park problem spots. ing the situation and partner- it closes at 10 p.m. unteer blitz to remove graffiti, “There was a ton of graf- ing with other agencies such as The homeless have used tend to trees, and remove trash By Michael Locke, fiti, it was just awful,” she said. the Los Angeles Homeless Ser- Barnsdall Park as a resting within a couple of months. Ledger Columnist “This place was just a complete vices Authority to see if we can place for decades. A Los An- The Northland Village SILVER LAKE—The historic wreck. The Schindler house assist the homeless,” Min said. geles Times article from 1987 Church in Atwater Village Neutra Office Building, which had trash all over and it had According to Foundation mentions their presence. has offered to help “give the served as the studio and office been vandalized.” President Lewy said there’s An April 19th morning park a good old’ scrubbing,” of modernist Architect Rich- Warren’s photos caught been a growing need for more homeless count done by the O’Grady said “The only thing ard Neutra from 1950 until the attention of Tomas security and maintenance over East Hollywood Los Feliz [the city has] to do is get out of his death in 1970, has opened O’Grady, executive director of the past year. While some Homeless Coalition “found a the way.” a new chapter in its storied Enrich L.A. and newly named point to the proximity of med- total of 10 individuals: five in- Lewy of the Foundation life with the addition of a new candidate in next year’s Los ical services as a magnet for the side the entrance at the lower is still optimistic the city will museum and gallery. Angeles City Council District growing homeless population parking lot on Hollywood step up with more park re- An opening night gala re- 4 race. O’Grady helped lead an at the site, Lewy also suggest- Boulevard, and another three sources and improve condi- ception on Thursday, Aug. 21st anti-privatization campaign at ed the ongoing gentrification in the upper area,” according tions. The foundation has of- at 6 p.m. will feature an exhibi- Barnsdall several years ago in of downtown and Hollywood to the Foundation’s letter to fered to make a contribution tion, “Art in Architecture” with response to the city’s proposal could be adding to the home- the city, with additional camps toward maintenance. works by artist Joselle Celine to partner with a private orga- less presence in the park. in the back. “I think it’s alarming for and Dion Neutra. The event is nization to run it. The number of city agen- On July 19th, about a doz- people who have been com- free and open to the public. The “It should be this amaz- cies overseeing Barnsdall en volunteers pitched in to bag ing for a long time,” Lewy building, located at 2379 Glen- ing campus with activity and adds complexity. The Dept. trash and groom the grounds said. “We don’t want to see it dale Blvd, is an LA Historic joy and greenery, and it’s fall- of Cultural Affairs manages in a service day organized by tip over into a maintenance is- Cultural Monument (No. 676) ing apart,” O’Grady said. the park with help from the the Los Feliz Neighborhood sue that we can’t recover from. and is listed on the National Warren, O’Grady and Dept. of Recreation and Parks Council. By the end of the There’s too much good mo- Register of Historic Places. other like-minded allies aren’t (grounds), Los Angeles Po- morning, a pile of trash bags mentum happening.” the only ones upset by mount- lice Dept. (security services) had been stuffed and a half- ing problems at the park, and Dept. of General Services dozen broken sprinkler heads which is crowned by Frank (buildings). had been rounded up. GETTING TOP DOLLAR Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock Several observers suggest- O’Grady was among the FOR SELLERS & GREAT House, recently nominated ed that post-recession staffing crew. for UNESCO World Heritage reductions in city departments “All of the olive trees are DEALS FOR BUYERS site status. have made problems at the clearly diseased,” he said. “It’s FOR OVER 12 YEARS The Barnsdall Art Park park worse. clearly uncared for. There’s no- Foundation, a nonprofit that “I think the effect of the body minding the store.” hosts cultural events and park cuts that started with the re- Los Angeles Dept. of fundraisers, pointed out the cession are really coming Cultural Park Manager Leslie homeless issue in a letter dated home to roost,” Lewy said. Thomas acknowledged “an May 2nd to Los Angeles City Currently, there’s one full- increase in tagging, vandalism Council District 13 Council- time security guard. and other activities in recent member Mitch O’Farrell and “They say there’s 24-hour months” as well as more other city leaders. security. I don’t see it,” said homeless and transients. “I am writing to express Thai Town’s Percival, who But he also suggested that our deep concern regarding said the unarmed guards are more staffing help isn’t likely the growing number of home- ineffectual when it comes to anytime soon. patrolling and enforcing park “In conversation with the less encampments that have 4140 PARVA AVENUE, LOS FELIZ $2,495,000 taken root at Barnsdall Park rules. three other city of Los Ange- 5Bd/4.5Ba Contemporary Hillside villa. Cooks kitchen. Glendale to Ocean views from extensive decks. during the past few months,” O’Grady of Enrich L.A. les departments responsible Walnut flrs. Den, Media & Great Room. 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Small Lot Development Causes Angst in Echo Park LABONGE from page 1 community leader and Deputy for Griffith Park, but she is also By Ameera Butt, Ledger Contributing Writer to resign and concentrate on other projects.” an amazing and talented ac- ECHO PARK—Small lots, Those other projects in- tress,” said LaBonge in a state- popping up in Echo Park and clude a new television show ment. “My office and I couldn’t its boundary to Silver Lake, and movie, neither of which be more happy and excited for are causing angst among Echo she said she could divulge any her future endeavors. Her hard Park residents. specific information.. She said work and dedication to District Nowhere was that vexa- she will also hopefully be pro- 4 will truly be missed. We wish tion more apparent than re- ducing and co-directing pub- her all the best.” action from residents during lic service announcements for Johnson’s replacement, a small lot subdivision work- the Los Angeles Police Dept. Chao, previously worked as shop and a Greater Echo Park Johnson is also a Silver Lake a marketing coordinator and Elysian Neighborhood Coun- Neighborhood Council govern- environmental planner for cil planning and land use ing board member, a position the Chinatown Business Im- A rendering of a proposed small lot project on Waterloo St. between Echo Park she said she hopes to retain. provement District. Other committee meeting in July. and Silver Lake boulevards. Residents from both Echo “That’s just a once-a- previous positions include a Park and Silver Lake com- O’Farrell said, including en- He said as a developer, month situation, usually in learning and education con- plained that small lots cause suring developments respect they’re long-term investors the evening,” she said. “I sultant with Pricewaterhouse; overdevelopment and don’t neighborhood aesthetics. and stakeholders in the area. haven’t run into any problems a special events coordinator reflect the individual charac- Regarding a proposed small “We don’t plan to leave,” there yet but I’ll have to take it with the Hollywood Reporter ter of neighborhoods. They lot project on Waterloo Street Turley said. “This neighbor- month by month.” and a volunteer in LaBonge’s blamed the city for failing its between Echo Park and Silver hood is valuable and there is a LaBonge said he wishes office. Most recently, she was residents by adopting the 2005 Lake boulevards, Echo Park res- character we are trying to be Johnson well. the principal at Shan Chao ordinance that promotes small idents have voiced displeasure. part of in Echo Park, Silver “As you know, not only is consulting which she started lot development and in turn, The project in question is Lake, Eagle Rock, Hollywood.” Anne-Marie Johnson a skilled in 2013. they say, more density. two parcels at 1427 and 1433 Small lots are properties North Waterloo St. with 10 bought and sold like conven- proposed units that would tional single-family homes have three bedrooms and three but are only permitted in and a half bathrooms each, ac- multi-family or commercial cording to Laron Turley, proj- zones for projects with up to ect manager with Newport 47 units, like duplexes and Beach-based Planet Home triplexes, according to Simon Living, the project’s developer. Pastucha, from the City of Los Each unit would be approxi- Angeles’ Planning Dept. mately 2,000 square feet with “[Small lot development two, private garage spaces. has] been met with some suc- Echo Park resident Mike cesses and some failures and Conley said the small lot often times when the small lot looked like “1980s Santa subdivision property comes to Monica.” a neighborhood, it’s met with “It looks like dentist offic- a lot of suspicion,” said Coun- es,” he said. “I think it’s an aes- cilmember Mitch O’Farrell, thetic mistake. [I] don’t think whose Council District 13 it fits in with the character of oversees Echo Park, Silver the neighborhood.” Lake and Hollywood. Jan James, another local Between 2005 and 2013, resident, said density and the 1,556 small lot developments cars the units would spawn are were approved by the city, ac- also problematic. cording to city statistics. Each But according to the de- small lot subdivision must be veloper, they are backing off reviewed and approved by city the number of units currently of Los Angeles staff, and is permitted by the city. subject to a public hearing. “The allowable density O’Farrell said the small based on the square footage lot subdivisions were intend- of the lot is 18 units and we’re ed not to increase density in proposing 10 units which is a neighborhoods. 55% reduction,” project man- “It’s important we con- ager Turley said. “Like modern tinue this ordinance, that we construction we are providing look for ways to improve it,” two garage spaces per home.”

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CD4 RACE from page 1 2011 funds by end of July. National Night largely white, residential and Other candidates running affluent, including parts of are Tara Bannister, Edward Out, Aug. 5th Los Feliz, Griffith Park, Silver Teddy Davis, Sheila Irani, Lake, Toluca Lake, Sherman Step Jones, Wally Knox, Fred LOS FELIZ—The annual Na- Oaks, Hollywood Hills and Mariscal, Joan Pelico, John tional Night Out, an evening Hancock Park. Nelson Perron Jr., Carolyn promoting community con- In his 2011 effort, Ramsay, David E. Ryu, Steve nection and awareness across O’Grady received 6,043 votes Veres and Oscar Winslow. the country, will take place or 31% of registered voters and Redistricting reshaped Tues. Aug. 5th from 6 p.m. to was endorsed by the Los Ange- CD4 in 2012. Previously there 8 p.m. les Times. He spent $86,027 were 126,281 registered voters Tables with community and collected $93,774, of in the district. That number was information will be set up at which $25,000 came in per- estimated in 2013 to be 157,982. the Vermont Triangle, and at sonal money, $28,942 in city The CD4 primary elec- the Los Angeles Public Library Tomas O’Grady matching funds and $39,832 tion will be held March 3rd, and Los Angeles Fire Station 35, in contributions. and independent expendi- in city council district four in 2015. A general election run- both on Hillhurst Avenue. Re- That year, LaBonge re- tures. In the 2011 election, 2011 and 20,521 cast ballots, a off between two candidates freshments and prizes will be ceived 55% of the vote, beat- under 12% of registered voters turnout of 16.2%. will follow on May 19th, 2015 available at each table location. ing the 50% mark, which in Los Angeles voted. With 13 candidates cur- with the two leading candi- would demand a runoff, and Locally, according to the rently filed in the CD4 elec- dates should any candidate For more information call had more than $330,000 in Los Angeles City Clerk, there tion, several will have already fail to receive more than 50% (323) 666-3950 or am- contributions, matching funds were 126,281 registered voters surpassed O’Grady’s total of votes in March. [email protected]

Soap Plant Founder, Barbara Shire SLNC Considering Ways To Make Spending More Dies at 100 Transparent By Allison B. Cohen By Colin Stutz, Ledger Senior Contributing Writer

SILVER LAKE—While the Los compilation of all monies spent that in months to come. Feliz Neighborhood Council readily available. Goodin said has begun posted its expen- she looks forward to changing ditures online, the neighbor- ing Silver Lake Neighborhood Hollywood Arts Council’s Council (SLNC) is consider- 29th Annual ing following suit. With 15 new governing Children’s Festival of the Arts board members elected in April, • Casey McCabe, co-chair Charles Herman-Wur- AMP Radio 97.1 DJ, Emcee mfeld said the council is now • Dance and music A tribute to Barbara Shire at her July 20th memorial. Pictured also is her hus- open to and appreciative of con- band, Hank, who preceded her in death as well as family photographs of sons structive input. The public ex- from around the world Peter and Billy. Photo: Gary Leonard. penditures posting has already • Family art workshops come up at Budget and Finance • Child celebrities ECHO PARK—Barbara N. “She was born to yak,” Committee meetings and is be- • And other surprises! Shire, the founder of Los Fe- said Billy. ing explored. liz’s Soap Plant died on July She was also a long time On the Budget and Fi- SUNDAY, AUGUST 10TH, 2014 5th. She was 100. Parliament cigarettes, but nance Committee’s agenda in Shire was memorialized stopped at age 64. the new financial year is the FREE! 12 noon - 4:30 July 20th at her elder son Pe- “If she had not smoked,” goal to “explore new ways of ter’s artist studio with about 50 Peter said, “she would have making council expenditures Paramount Pictures 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90038 in attendance, including son, lived to 250.” and work products available Billy, who now oversees and Both sons remembered to stakeholders both electroni- For more information, call (323) 871 - 2787 manages Soap Plant/Wacko on their mother as a parent who cally and through hard copy,” www.hollywoodartscouncil.org Hollywood Boulevard. let them be who they wanted said SLNC Treasurer Geogene We thank our sponsors: Paramount Pictures, Los Angeles County Arts “She loved beautiful, to be and let them both freely Goodin. Commission, City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council, Hollywood Hills West beautiful things,” a friend of explore the hills and valleys of Currently, the board’s ex- Neighborhood Council, East Hollywood Neighborhood Council, Children’s Hospital the family said, “and she was Echo Park as children. She was penditures can be seen in each LA, Hollywood Hotel, Hollywood Studio District Neighborhood Council, Discover able to express herself with eulogized as giving her chil- month’s agenda as part of the Hollywood Magazine, Barnsdall Arts, Casey McCabe and AMP Radio 97.1, Zimmer Children’s Museum, Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell, Councilmember Tom LaBonge that store.” dren the freedom of creativity. treasurer’s report, but there is no Shire was remembered Soap Plant began in 1971 as a conversationalist, “the on Sunset Boulevard as a fam- mother to all” of Billy and Pe- ily affair. The business then ter’s childhood friends always moved to Melrose Avenue in Our Mission statement: quick with irony and humor Hollywood in the early 1980s. “To provide with the highest integrity and quality, and a radical left-wing politi- In 1984, Wacko, descried as compassionate and effective health care services in cal personality. a “pop culture toy shop,” was the communities in which we serve.” “I would be sitting at the opened and finally in 1995, table doing my homework,” both businesses were moved to Billy recalled, “while the Los Feliz on Hollywood Bou- Communist Club was meet- levard. ✚ 24 Hour RN coverage ✚ Case management services ing in my house.” Shire was born May 25, ✚ 7 days a week therapy ✚ Nutritional services According to Billy, his 1914 and attended the Anna PT, OT, ST ✚ Respiratory care services mother was often a protestor Head School for Girls in ✚ Wound care ✚ Respite care services against dictator Francisco Fran- Berkeley, founded in 1887. co and fought for democracy, The school relocated to Oak- trade and worker’s unions an land, CA and merged with the Country Villa Los Feliz educational reforms in Spain. Royce School in 1979 and is 3002 Rowena Avenue, Silver Lake Franco ruled Spain from 1939 now called the Head-Royce CountryVillaHealth.com until his death in 1975. school. At 16, Shire enrolled to Call for info and tour: Shire was also remem- study biology at Radcliffe Col- (323) 666-1544 bered as one who loved to go lege in Massachusetts, which camping and the love of “yak.” merged with Harvard in 1999. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ CMS rated facility August 2014 www.losfelizledger.com Page 21 Los Feliz Ledger

[eastside eye] California Adventure theme crosby from page 13 Route 66: The Road and the Romance at the Autry park where a recreated Route ver Lake house they’d lived in By Kathy A. McDonald, Ledger Columnist 66 in “Cars Land” leads to over seven years, but wanted to the park’s most popular at- remain in the neighborhood. Americans love the open 66’s selected path. The eco- add a touch of kitsch—the traction: the Radiator Springs They’re grateful they turned to highway, although it’s rare to nomic benefits were keenly darker side of the route is exam- Racers. Crosby for help. find one these days. felt, especially in the Ameri- ined too. Its dangerous curves, A series of programs and “I can say with certainty, Now through early 2015 can Southwest. The exhibition fatal car crashes and the travails screenings are ongoing dur- we would have moved out of at the Autry, the Route 66: The opens with the very first map of segregated minority travelers ing the exhibition, such as an the neighborhood if not for Gail Road and the Romance exhibi- of Route 66 from 1926 and are surveyed. afternoon showing of Cars on and her connection to the com- tion goes the distance to pres- ends with recent and ongoing Exuberant, colorful and Sept. 14th and a salute to Beat munity.” Said George. “She’s ent the history of the United efforts to preserve the road’s scenery-filled, much like the poets Sept. 11th. kind of like an institution—ev- States’ first transcontinental physical remnants. road itself, the Autry’s trip eryone knows Gail’s name.” highway and its place in popu- Route 66’s influence on down the famed highway also Speed over to The Autry for Artist, Allison Schulnick, lar culture. Together, the ex- movies, books, art and Native includes a look at Disney and a visit. Find more informa- appreciated Crosby’s creative hibition’s 250 artifacts trace American culture is also docu- Pixar’s Cars and the neon-lit tion: TheAutry.org spirit in displaying Schulnick’s all aspects of the road from mented. Authors John Stein- personal art collection, to re- its inception in the late 1920s beck and Jack Kerouac both flect the kind of buyer they to its demise, as the interstate wrote their famous tomes, The Children’s Festival of the Arts were trying to attract. highway system relegated it Grapes of Wrath and On the “It helped us get a lot of of- to byway status rather a main Road respectively, after road Set for August 10th fers,” said Schulnick. “We didn’t want someone stale and all busi- thoroughfare. trips along the route. The annual Children’s Fes- whose parents brought them to ness and Gail had a lot of heart.” The first to connect Chica- More than 120 versions tival of the Arts will take place the festival in the past are now Crosby’s smile lingered as go to Los Angeles, the 2,400- of songwriter Bobby Troup’s at Paramount Pictures Sun., bringing their own kids.” she recently toured a genera- mile highway in many ways en- “(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66,” Aug. 10th from 12 noon to 4:30 The festival is partially tional home she represented capsulates the history of 20th which popularized the high- p.m. and will offer live perfor- funded by the City of Los just a block from where she Century America. The prolif- way for many, are displayed mances, dance and music from Angeles Dept. of Cultural Af- lives with her husband, Rod. eration of the private automo- via a vintage jukebox. around the world, family art fairs, Children’s Hospital of “I actually believe a lot of bile, the paving and moderniz- Visual artists were also workshops, face-painting, pup- Los Angeles, Hollywood Hills things are fated and there is ing of roads, the establishment inspired by “America’s Main pet making and more. West Neighborhood Council, karma,” she said. of roadside attractions and the Street,” with work by Thomas The event is sponsored by East Hollywood Neighbor- To Crosby, the best trans- eventual relative ease of travel Hart Benton, Jackson Pollock the Hollywood Arts Council hood Council, Barnsdall Arts, actions are when everybody are all here. Oil and cars not and Ed Ruscha (Twentysix and is free. and Los Angeles City council- walks away happy. only revolutionized the Ameri- Gasoline Stations) demonstrat- Child film and television members Mitch O’Farrell and “It’s honoring the people can economy but also its land- ing that connection. celebrities will also be on hand Tom LaBonge. who live there, and people scape, and Route 66 played a Today, segments of Route as well as costumed characters, Food and drinks will be who are looking for some- significant role. 66 and signs marking its way including Bugs Bunny from available for sale at the event. thing, and finding how I can “With the explosion of can be glimpsed along Colo- Six Flags Magic Mountain Enter at Paramount’s Bronson put two positives together.” cars it was seen that the fed- rado Boulevard in Eagle Rock and The Amazing Dave (Ma- Gate, where there will be am- eral government needed to and Pasadena and at its ter- gician Dave DeVito). ple free parking on site. 5555 step in with the building of mination close to the Santa “This wonderful non-com- Melrose Ave. Advertise in the roads,” said the Autry’s cura- Monica Pier. mercial event has become a fam- tor of Western history, popu- Although the exhibit most- ily tradition,” said Hollywood For more information, call Los Feliz Ledger lar culture and firearms Jeffrey ly chronicles the city and myth- Arts Council executive direc- (323) 871-2787 or holly- (323) 644-5536 Richardson. making aspect of Route 66—a tor Shauna McClure. “People woodartscouncil.org. 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[the good life] German Wines for Summer By Tara de Lis, Ledger Columnist

In honor of its likely to confuse them with recent World White Zinfandels which are Cup win, we thought it would also pink. However, most peo- be timely to spotlight a few ple drink domestic products, fun German wines for sum- or European brands, from mer. Naturally, such a large France, Italy or Spain. Ger- country has a range of re- man rosés are still rare discov- gional styles and various grape eries. Try the Von Buhl rosé, varietals at which it excels, made from Pinot Noir grapes. but here are three picks to in- The 2013 vintage is young, corporate into your summer but meant to be enjoyed early. meals and other get-togethers. It’s austere, but berry-centric: The Salwey Pinot Blanc like a summer tart in a glass. comes from the Baden wine- Rieslings continue to making region in the south- be misunderstood, as many west of Germany. It has a very people expect all of them to mild nose and a dry taste, with be super sweet and viscous, notes of citrus and a promi- when in fact, they have a nent minerality. It’s a light, wide range of flavor profiles restrained wine, perfect for and styles. While the Rein- anyone with a penchant for Pi- hold Haart Kabinett Riesling not Grigio, but looking to try has an alluring perfume, the something a little different, at taste suggests an imminent a friendly price point. apple harvest, presumptive Rosés also make for great of fall. Break in the 2007, as summer wines, and are in- Rieslings aren’t ready right creasingly popular in the to drink right away and ben- States, now that people are less efit from aging. Page 22 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT www.losfelizledger.com August 2014 Los Feliz Ledger

Atwater Principal Exits Amid Poor Reviews from Parents and Staff Officials Hope to Have Replacement by Start of School Year, Aug. 12th By Ameera Butt, Ledger Contributing Writer

ATWATER VILLAGE—Atwater Avenue Elementary’s principal has left the Silver Lake Boule- vard school amid complaints from parents, staff and par- ents. Terry L. Burge was prin- cipal of the school from late November 2013 through June 2014, according to Thomas Waldan, a Los Angeles Uni- fied School District (LAUSD) spokesperson. He has accepted which time, he can return to a position with a company that the school, but not likely as helps reform ailing schools na- principal, according to Couch. tionwide. “I am truly leaving At- According to Shelli- water with mixed feelings,” Anne Couch, President of the Burge wrote in a letter to par- Friends of Atwater Elemen- ents in June. “I am so happy tary, Burge was “allowed to about my new career opportu- resign” his position. nity, but sad to be leaving such “Teachers, staff and par- a great community where I ents all had concerns that Mr. have built so many wonderful Burge was not delivering on relationships.” any front,” said Couch. “We According to Couch, a met with LAUSD, laid out search committee is currently the evidence and they acted interviewing new applicants swiftly.” and hope to have a new prin- Burge technically has tak- cipal in place for the start of en a leave of absence and could the new school year that starts Advertise in the (323) 644-5536 be gone up to three years, at Aug. 12th. Los Feliz Ledger

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Atwater Elementary Faultline IH Senior Named Top Debater in the Country Tests Inconclusive So More Will Katie Hughes, a member Los Angeles District Be Conducted of Immaculate Heart High Qualif ying Tourna- By Ameera Butt, Ledger Contributing Writer School class of 2014, became ment in March. This the top female Lincoln-Doug- is the second consecu- ATWATER VILLAGE—Results to do additional testing and las debater in the country fol- tive year that an Im- from tests, conducted on a dig deeper. lowing her 3rd place win at maculate Heart stu- playground area of the Atwa- In May, a Los Angeles the 2014 National Speech & dent has participated ter Avenue Elementary School Times analysis released map- Debate Tournament. in the national tour- earlier this spring have thus ping showing which struc- Hughes competed in 15 nament. far been unable to find a fault tures most likely sit atop the rounds of debate over four Hughes, the running below the school. In- Hollywood Fault corridor. In consecutive days of competi- daughter of Joyce and stead the Los Angeles Unified Atwater Village, the mapping tion at the recent National Terry Hughes of Los School District (LAUSD) offi- indicated the fault travels di- Championships in Overland Angeles and a mem- cials said it discovered ground- rectly underneath Atwater Park, KS. ber of Our Mother of water, implying the testing is Avenue Elementary on Silver This year’s debate topic Good Counsel Par- inconclusive. Lake Boulevard. was “Resolved: The United ish Church, ends her “If you find groundwater, The LAUSD said it had States ought to prioritize the four-year high school pursuit of national security speech and debate career with proud of Katie,” said Immacu- objectives above the digital this achievement. She will at- late Heart debate coach Nae- In Atwater Village, the mapping privacy of its citizens.” tend Stanford University this mah Morris, who also received indicated the fault travels directly Hughes qualified to at- fall as a freshman and plans to the National Speech & Debate tend the national competition major in physics. Association’s School of Honor underneath Atwater Avenue Elementary after placing 1st at the West “I’m thrilled and very Award for Immaculate Heart. on Silver Lake Boulevard. you’re not able to identify dif- already been was aware of the 4612 Welch Place in Los Feliz For more info (323) 666-6154 ferent layers of strata below,” fault underlying the school, said Christos Chrysiliou, Di- which was built in 1923. rector of Architectural and According to Chrysiliou, Celebrating 30 Years! Engineering services with the initial tests went down LAUSD. “The water will about 40 feet in depth. A muck all of the information, deeper test, he said, and one so it won’t be able to draw a absent from groundwater, conclusion.” will hopefully bring more The district is working answers. with the California Geologi- Results on new testing, cal Survey, which provides sci- Chrysiliou said, could be entific products and services available within two months preschool about the state’s geology, seis- and will identify if the school mology and mineral resources, will need to be retrofitted. OPEN HOUSE: Wednesday, August 20 & September 24 • 5-6pm

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[mother of invention] The Modern Stay-At-Home Mom By Rita Mauceri, Ledger Columnist

have been reluctant to tell clients they work from home. Now it’s commonplace, even respectable,” according to El- len Parlapiano, co-founder of mompreneursonline.com. Locally, the trend of work- ing from home is thriving. Mothers like jewelry de- signer, Maya Brenner and Stroller Strides fitness trainer, Joanna Nesen, started success- ful businesses after their chil- dren were born. In 1967, around the time “For me, starting a busi- I was born, half of all moth- ness from home was the only ers in America stayed at option,” said Los Feliz mom, home, although the tide was Amy Conroy, founder of Habla turning. Earlier that decade, Blah Blah, which offers music Betty Friedan’s seminal book designed to teach children lan- The Feminine Mystique was guage skills in Spanish, French, [theater review] released, sparking a wave of or English. “I didn’t want to Shakespeare in Silver Lake feminism and leading women miss a moment of my kids, By Marilyn Tower Oliver, Ledger Theater Critic to seek careers. The number of but I had to work and create, stay-at-home moms decreased too. Daily, my business takes When I to relate in this review, but in trayal of Aaron, Tamora’s over the next 30 years until a back seat and I’m not always heard that a nutshell Tamora, a Gothic attendant and lover, brings a 1999 when it was just 23%. a perfect mother. I am a little Coeurage princess, seeks revenge on the welcome touch of humanity Many experts expected that exhausted and super lucky, too. Theatre Company was pro- Romans who have captured when he discovers the birth number to continue declining, I wouldn’t have it any other ducing “Andronicus” at the her and her sons. Titus An- of his biracial son and along but it did the opposite. way.” Lyric Theatre, I knew I want- dronicus, the victorious Ro- with Andonicus’ violated According to a study re- Today, women have posi- ed to go. The play, an adapta- man general, is the object of daughter Lavinia—played leased this spring by the Pew tions in a myriad of fields and tion of Shakespeare’s earliest her hate. In return Andronicus by Katie Pelensky—brings a Research Center, the portion a stay-at-home mom is just as tragedy, “The Tale of Titus seeks his own vengeance. touch of humanity to an oth- of mothers staying at home in likely to be an attorney or an Andronicus,” is seldom per- As you enter the small erwise grisly story. 2012 was 29%—the highest architect as she is a entrepre- formed. This adaptation was theater, drums and yells set Although “Andronicus” since 1990. The increase was neur fashion designer. produced by Jeremy Lelliott, the mood, and one knows is not one of Shakespeare’s motivated by a confluence of In June 2012, Forbes Mag- the founding artistic director that a violent tale is about to finest, it is a precursor for his factors from decreased job op- azine noted, “a quiet revolu- of Coeurage Theatre Compa- unfold. Fight scenes filled more famous tragedies and of- portunities and higher unem- tion is taking shape right now ny. He also directs. with acrobatics and brutality, fers playgoers an opportunity ployment to rising immigra- among women. Unlike the A brutal tale of revenge, choreographed by T.J. March- to see a play that is rarely pro- tion and lingering doubt about ‘Quiet Revolution’ that be- the subject matter is gory bank, almost seem to spill into duced. A caveat: the violence the impact of working mothers gan in the 1970s, which saw and is easily the famous play- the audience. The close prox- and rather explicit sex scenes on children’s development. women leave the home and wright’s most violent play. Set imity to the action makes the make it a play for adult audi- An April 2014 feature on enter the workforce in droves, in ancient Rome, the story has violence even more real. ences only. PewSocialTrends.org indicates women today are leaving the a vicious rape, dismember- The large cast of 16 ac- The price, however, is those same factors may also workforce in droves in favor ments, murder, lust, and some tors is quite proficient in cre- a plus. It is “pay-what-you- help explain why more women of being at home. But un- rather graphic sex scenes. Al- ating their characters. It is a want”—a real deal consider- are going back to work after like generations of women though it is not for the faint little difficult to keep them all ing the excellence of the cast. having children, but doing it before, these women are opt- of heart, the audience that straight but a character map in on their own terms by launch- ing to work in the home not packed the tiny theater the the program helps. “Andronicus” through Aug. ing home-based businesses. as homemakers—but as job- night I went, seemed to eat Of particular note are 17th , Fridays and Satur- Of the millions of female- making entrepreneurs.” it up, and I didn’t see anyone Ted Barton as Andronicus days at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 7 owned businesses across the According also to Forbes, leaving at intermission. I am, and Rebekah Tripp whose p.m. Tickets: www.coeurage. country, there are no solid sta- “[w]omen have been starting however, a little squeamish character Tamora is a pre- org/tickets or (323) 944-2165. tistics on how many are run by businesses at a higher rate than and had to avert my eyes dur- cursor to Lady Macbeth in stay-at-home moms, but un- men for the last 20 years and ing the rape scene. Shakespeare’s later play. An- Lyric-Hyperion Theater doubtedly the age of the Inter- tend to create home-based mi- The plot is too convoluted thony Mark Barrow’s por- Café, 2106 Hyperion Ave. net has facilitated working from cro—less than 5 employees— a kitchen, living room, garage, and small businesses. Women or small craft corner. While ba- will create over half of the 9.72 bies nap or older kids do home- million new small business work, moms can work via lap- jobs expected to be created by tops, iPads or smartphones from 2018 and more and more are the comfort of their homes. doing this from home offices Understandably, tackling across the country.” entrepreneurship and diapers Of course, there are plen- simultaneously can be chal- ty of variables to consider for lenging. Starting a business is those who want to be at home hard, as is parenting. Doing wanting to join this trend. both in tandem is a Herculean It’s not always a successful undertaking, nevertheless one formula and doesn’t suit all that appeals to many moms personalities. But thanks to because it promises flexibility, modern technology, women quality family time and the with entrepreneurial aspira- opportunity to be available to tions can now analyze re- children during some of their ports as well as report cards, most formative years. alternate between tweets and “[A] big change we’ve tummy time and create space seen in the past 15 years is ac- in their schedule to breastfeed ceptance. In the past, moms and balance budgets.

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[Almost Famous] FLEISS from page 1 Councilmember Tom Survivors include his Festivals Rock L.A. in August knew him. LaBonge remembered Fleiss daughters, Heidi, Amy, Shana as “one of the greatest citi- and Kim; and a son, Jesse, who By Charles H. Cohen, Ledger Music Critic Fleiss died at his Los Fe- liz home July 19th. He was zens of all in our community. was with him at home when Late summer in Los An- Jay-Z’s “Made In Amer- 80-years-old and reportedly Paul was a true champion of he died. Another son, Jason, geles is the place ica Festival,” which is held died from complications re- Griffith Park and hiked there predeceased him. Fleiss’s mar- to be for any annually in different cities lated to a bicycling accident every day. I remember all the riage to Elissa Ash ended in music fan. Au- across the United States, will suffered earlier this year. time where I would throw my divorce. gust marks the be landing in Los Angeles He was still practicing football to him and he would Fleiss’s office is located at return of the this year, but not without medicine at the time of his always catch it. Paul was truly 1824 Hillhurst Avenue. annual Golden- controversy. Many Ange- death, and was one of the few a great man with a great heart. According to a woman in voice-produced linos protested the festival remaining doctors who would Los Angeles lost a great citi- his office that would only iden- “FYF fest” in downtown LA when Mayor Eric Garcetti Los Angeles and the EDM announced that it would take super-festival “HARD Sum- place in Downtown’s Grand “…Paul was truly a great man with a great heart. mer.” Park. But despite the picket- Los Angeles lost a great citizen, but the heavens gained If that weren’t enough, we ing and disapproval of some Angelinos are also graced by residents the festival will run a new angel.” – Tom LaBonge hosting Jay-Z’s annual “Made as planned. In America” festival at down- This year, “Made in Amer- town’s Grand Park. ica” will feature two separate make house calls. zen, but the heavens gained a tify herself as Rita, she said it In addition to the three festivals running simultane- “I thought he would new angel.” is uncertain if Fleiss’s practice festivals a host of live shows ously in Philadelphia and Los out-live everyone,” said his Fleiss was born on Sept. will continue, but they were are set to make August one of Angeles. While the lineup for daughter, Heidi, in an e-mail 8th, 1933, in Detroit. He moved “hoping to do so. The plan is the most memorable months both cities are great it seems exchange with the Los Feliz to California in the early 1960s the family will continue the in Los Angeles’ music history. that Los Angeles now has the Ledger. and took his residency in pedi- business,” she said. “They need FYF, which was founded edge over Philadelphia after Asked for some memo- atrics at Los Angeles County- to find out what needs to be by teenager Sean Carlson in the announcement that Kanye ries, she said, “That question USC Medical Center. done.” 2004, started out at Echo West would perform as the could take me years to answer. Park’s own EchoPlex before Sunday headliner. Others set I wasn’t done learning from expanding and spreading to to perform are: Imagine Drag- him. I’m so, so sorry. I’m still the Los Angeles State Histori- ons, Kenrick Lamar, ScHool- waiting for him to call me.” cal Park. The festival that has Need car care ? Boy Q, John Mayer, Steve Heidi said she last heard featured prominent acts such Aoki and Chance the Rapper. from her father on Saturday, as: MGMT, Cold War Kids, With a lineup this strong very early in the morning when James Blake, Beirut, Yeah the festival is sure to leave its he reached out to her by either We Can Help Yeah Yeahs and Flume now mark on the Los Angeles mu- phone or text at 2:30 a.m. and Oil Change Service has a new home at Los Ange- sic scene while catering to rap, asked, “When are you coming Air Condition les Sports Arena and Exposi- EDM, and Alternative fans here? I want to hear about our tion Park. alike. pistachio grove.” Alignments This year, FYF features its “Made in America” runs It is unclear to what ex- Tune-Up's strongest line-up to date with from Sat., Aug.t 30th to Sun- actly Dr. Fleiss was referring. Electrical French superband, and former day, Aug. 31st with single-day Local realtor Eileen More- Brakes Coachella headliner, Phoenix tickets available for purchase. no, who had her two children on Saturday and the long- While the two festivals under Fleiss’s care, called him Tires awaited return of Julian Casa- reign supreme over the mu- “an amazing, loving and won- blancas’ band The Strokes on sic scene this month there derful doctor.” Sunday. Casablancas will also are many other solo shows of “My kids were never afraid be playing a solo-set on Satur- worth. when going to see Dr. Fleiss,” day. Additionally on board This year Australian su- she posted on Facebook. “He Luis Lopez Automotive are Interpol, Grimes, Ty Se- per-producer FLUME will made his patients feel so loved 2751 Fletcher Drive gall, Mac Demarco, and local leave his mark in Los Angeles and comforted. Although Los Angeles, CA 90039 talent from Odd Future emcee music history as the 22-year- there were long waits in the Earl Sweatshirt, Los Angeles old has sold out three shows waiting room, once inside the Charter School for the Arts at Los Angeles Live’s Club room with him, he made you www.lopezautomotive.com alumni sisters Haim and am- Nokia. If there is any show I feel that you were the most im- bient electronica master Flying recommend trying to see it’s portant patient of the day. He Lotus. his. FLUME has a knack for will truly be missed by all of The festival will run from engaging his audience like no his patients and all that knew Saturday, August 23rd to Sun- other while crafting a unique and loved him.” day, August 24th. live experience every time. Marianne Coffey, 65, a “HARD Summer,” Additionally, local rap- Ventura resident, also recalled known as the biggest annual per Casey Veggies will return Fleiss fondly. EDM festival SoCal has to to Wilshire’s El Rey Theatre “I couldn’t say enough offer returns from Aug. 2nd on August 13th joined by kind words about him. What to 3rd and features a line- Niko G4. This show comes a wonderful, kind man,” she up packed to the brim with nearly one-year after Veggies said. world-class DJs and producers. and Houston rapper Travi$ Coffey said she met Fleiss Headlining this year will Scott provided an epic show at a meeting of the La Leche be: Jack U (a duo composed at the El Rey bringing out League, an organization that of Major Lazer’s Diplo and ScHoolboy Q, Tyler the Cre- promotes breast-feeding. Al- local dubstep guru Skrillex) ator, Dom Kennedy, and though his office was far from and Tiësto. Other booked Kanye West among others. her home, Coffey took her acts include: Dillon Fran- Casey has been known to go daughter to Fleiss after other cis, Flosstradamus, Baauer, the extra mile for hometown physicians could not diagnose What So Not, Clockwork, shows and this one should be the child’s strange medical Disclosure, and teenager no different. condition. Martin Garrix. The festival is Just off a successful Fleiss correctly discovered sold-out but if you failed to Coachella performance, Aus- the girl had epilepsy. get your ticket have-no-fear tralian psychedelic-rock band “If it wasn’t for him, she as HARD Day of the Dead Jagwar Ma--the publisher’s could have had a grand mal is just around the corner in favorite--is also playing a free seizure, and something really November. Both festivals are concert at the Santa Monica bad would have happened,” 18 and over. Pier August 7th at 7 p.m. she said.

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1919 Monon Street Los Feliz $595,000 4123 Cumberland Avenue Los Feliz $549,000 2030 North Vermont Avenue 12A Los Feliz $479,000 Loads of potential in this charming 2+1.5 home with lovely Fixer alert. This 1912 built Craftsman home is waiting to be ren- This stylish 2+1 condo offers a spacious LR which opens to a curb appeal. Lived in and loved by the same owner for over ovated and brought back into its splendor. Lived in and enjoyed lovely balcony with a view of the courtyard. Recently updated 40 years. Living room w/fireplace. Dining area. 1 car garage by the same family for more than 35 years this home offers great Cook’s kitchen w/Shaker cabinets, Silestone tops, GE stainless access. On a nice cul-de-sac. Franklin Elementary School potential to remodel and make it your own. Approximately 819 stove, refrigerator & dw. Nice dining area. Two large bedrooms District. Approx 1230 sq ft. Yard with lush greenery & deck. It square feet home and situated on a flat 6575 lot. Detached with great closet space. Updated bthrm with shower over a is a fixer sold in “As Is”, but oh how cute it could be! Probate garage. Great location that offers close proximity to Hillhurst deep soaker tub and double vanity sink. 1 car covered parking Sale. Court date is 8/14. 1st minimum overbid is $667,250. and Sunset & all the great shops and restaurants it has to offer. and storage. Laundry facilites. Great Los Feliz location!