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Volume 30 No. 52 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities December 24, 2020 First COVID-19 vaccines Making sure there’s food on the table n O’Farrell plans to reach L.A. health workers continue food n More doses expected in coming weeks distributions into 2021

BY EDWIN FOLVEN Health care workers in Cedars- BY EDWIN FOLVEN Sinai’s intensive care units and Health care workers at hospitals emergency department voluntarily With food insecurity and in the local area began receiving the received the first vaccinations, hos- hunger increasing due to the pan- first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine pital officials said. demic, Los Angeles City late last week, including the staff at “I am incredibly excited to be Councilman Mitch O’Farrell held Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and among the first group of health care a distribution on Dec. 21 to ensure Olympia Medical Center. workers to be offered the vaccine,” families in the 13th District have The workers were among the first said Dr. Sam Torbati, co-chair and food during the holidays. in the nation to receive the COVID- Approximately 100 residents 19 vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech. See Vaccine page 21 who pre-registered waited in line outside O’Farrell’s field office on Sunset Boulevard in Echo Park and were given bags of food, including eggs, fruits and vegeta- bles, and boxed and canned prod- ucts. Some families received gift photo by Edwin Folven cards to purchase more food from Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, foreground, distributed food on Dec. 21. grocery stores, and gifts were pro- vided to young children. other weekly neighborhood farm- we want to make sure that they are The food distribution was part ers’ markets. The nonprofit staying healthy,” said Jocelyn of a larger program held monthly Salvadoran American Leadership Duarte, executive director of the at the councilman’s field office in and Educational Fund acquires the Salvadoran American Leadership partnership with the Salvadoran produce directly from farmers and and Educational Fund. “We are American Leadership and coordinates the distribution. providing them with healthy, fresh Educational Fund and Sustainable “We found our communities are food. It’s something that is defi- Economic Enterprises of Los highly impacted by COVID. They nitely needed in the community. photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Angeles, which operates the are mostly communities of color Cedars-Sinai health workers were among the first to receive the vaccine. Hollywood Farmers’ Market and and immigrant communities, so See CD13 page 21 WeHo compels enforcement at grocery stores Just in Case seeks safer BH n Council approves BY LAURA COLEMAN with Just in Case BH. “Just in Case BH brings resi- plan after reported Among the many lessons that dents, businesses and all city ser- outbreaks COVID-19 offers, according to vices together by seamlessly Beverly Hills Fire Chief Greg assisting each other before, dur- BY CAMERON KISZLA Barton, is that the community as a ing and after emergencies whole can always be better pre- through disaster preparedness, The West Hollywood City pared for an emergency. Members organizational leadership and Council will require grocery stores of the Beverly Hills Fire communication,” Barton said. in the city to have an employee ded- Department, Police Department “It’s very similar to neighbor- icated to ensuring that pandemic- and business community are hood watch … but now we’re related health measures such as ramping up efforts to partner with mask-wearing are followed. residents to better prepare the city See Emergency page 22 Grocery stores were previously allowed to have such an employee to monitor safety protocols, though it was not required. The requirement, which was unanimously approved To our readers on Dec. 21 as part of the consent cal- photo by Cameron Kiszla endar, took effect immediately. Following a lengthy judicial ties, as well as fulfilling the needs West Hollywood requires grocery stores to have an attendant monitoring process that began in November of the legal profession. Mayor Lindsey Horvath noted mask-wearing. that “there have been reports of out- 2019, the Beverly Press has been We would like to thank our breaks at Pavilions, Gelson’s and officially deemed a newspaper of supporters for their encourage- the Ralphs on La Brea” in West “There’s been a lot of discussion immune systems, West Hollywood general circulation within the city ment, and especially our counsel, Hollywood. Though the Los around the hospitality industry and will require each grocery store to of Beverly Hills. This process, Scott H. Talkov of Talkov Law, Angeles County Department of its impact on COVID numbers, but place an employee at the entrance though long, arduous and costly, for his professionalism and his Public Health did not show records the grocery stores aren’t closing to check for masks, ensure compli- will reap benefits for the citizens steadfastness. of cases at those locations, commer- and we are seeing impacts there,” ance with the occupancy limit and of Beverly Hills as we are now Although 2020 has been a cial businesses in West Hollywood Horvath said. enforce social distancing. authorized to publish legal challenging year in many ways, that have seen cases include Best In addition to state and county “The proposed ordinance is nec- notices in the public’s interest. we look forward to a healthy and Buy, 1015 N. La Brea Ave.; regulations, which already require essary in order to assist in protecting We are now able to publish any prosperous future and continuing McDonald’s, 1133 N. La Brea Ave.; that grocery stores limit capacity, essential workers and customers and all required legal notices to serve our community in 2021. Pankow Construction, 8899 monitor the number of people in the from the potential risk of exposure within the city of Beverly Hills Beverly Blvd.; and Target, 7100 store and institute special hours for and the county of Los Angeles Karen and Michael Villalpando Santa Monica Blvd. seniors and those with weakened See WeHo page 22 for local and county municipali- Publishers 2 December 24, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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2013, he released “Who the Funk is Jan. 16, 2000, in LACMA’s Bing ‘La Virgen’ Cliff Beach?” His most recent album, Theater. lacma.org/event/sundays- Latino Theater Company is extend- “The Gospel According to Cliff live-encore-edition-14. ing free access to archival video of its Beach,” was nominated for an holiday pageant “La Virgen de Independent Music Award. Viewing Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin” from is free. lacityview.org and 885fm.org. Thursday, Dec. 24, through Thursday, LATW holiday Dec. 31. Starring opera singer Suzanna Guzmán as the Virgin and show The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Sal Lopez as Juan Diego, and featur- ‘Call The Midwife Festival presents a virtual celebration ing over 100 actors, singers, indige- of the holiday season on Wednesday, nous Aztec dancers and children and Holiday Special’ PBS SoCal presents The “Call The Dec. 30, at 6 p.m. Florence LaRue, an seniors from the community, “La Midwife Holiday Special” premier- original member of the Fifth Virgen” is Los Angeles’ largest holi- ing on Friday, Dec. 25, at 9 p.m. The Dimension and a Rock and Roll Hall day theatrical production. The 90-minute festive special is set in of Fame inductee, COVID-19 pandemic has forced the December 1965. Filming for the spe- will provide a theater company to move the holiday cial was completed under special pre- welcome before show online. It tells the story of cautions to make sure everyone was the show featur- Diego, a peasant to whom the Virgin safe on set. Viewing is free. ing R&B vocal- Mary appeared on four occasions in kcet.org/holiday. ists Freda Payne, the mountains of Tepeyac near DeBorah Sharpe- photo by Edwin Folven Mexico City in 1531. Taylor and thelatc.org/lavirgen. An outbreak of COVID-19 cases at the Ralphs grocery store on Sunset Celebrate Porsche Kamakshi Hart. Boulevard in Hollywood raised concerns in April. In celebration of all things Porsche, Join a holiday sing-along and toast join the Petersen Automotive the new year. Admission is free; sug- ‘Wonder Woman Museum for the inaugural virtual gested donation is $5. Porsche Concours on Sunday, Dec. eventbrite.com/e/lawtfs-end-of-year- 1984’ 27, at 8 a.m. funraiser-tickets-131657337641. L.A. seeks hazard pay for Cinelounge, which has reopened as a Participants sub- drive-in theater on Las Palmas mitted videos of Boulevard, will be showing “Wonder their Porsches Lucinda Williams Woman 1984” from Friday, Dec. 25, that were com- See Lucinda Williams play “It’s Only essential grocery workers through Thursday, Jan. 7. The action- bined in a compi- Rock and Roll: A Tribute to the Working to ensure assistance and O’Farrell said. “This is by definition adventure blockbuster stars Gal lation to premiere Rolling Stones” on Thursday, Dec. 31, protections for the city’s essential hazardous work and the money they Gadot, Pedro Pascal, Kristen Wiig, live on the muse- at 5 p.m. in an online program present- workforce, Los Angeles City earn should be commensurate with Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen and um’s YouTube ed by the Troubadour in West Robin Wright. Fast forward to the Council President Nury Martinez, the risks associated on the job.” channel. The program was open to Hollywood. Viewing is $20. boxof- 1980s as people around the world, and the fice.mandolin.com/pages/lucinda- 6th District, and Councilmember Since the beginning of the Wonder Wo- Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, on COVID-19 pandemic, grocery store videos show many Porsche enthusi- williams-livestream-series?rf- man faces new asts sharing stories. Awards will be sn=4731919.4aa0db. Dec. 15 introduced an initiative to workers in the city of Los Angeles, foes Max Lord establish an emergency ordinance and throughout the state, have con- presented online to three entrants and and The mailed to the winners. petersen.org. requiring additional hourly pay for tinued to report to work during the Cheetah. The grocery store workers providing stay-at-home public health orders. first showtime Playhouse New essential services on the frontline of They have served their communities is 4:50 p.m. the COVID-19 pandemic. despite the ongoing hazards and LACMA online Year’s musical Admission is Santa Monica Playhouse’s annual The motion requests the city attor- danger of being exposed to the coro- $25 per person. 1625 N. Las Palmas “All-New One-Time-Only New ney to draft an emergency ordinance navirus. Blvd. arenascreen.com. concert Enjoy a special online encore edition Year’s Eve Musical Revue” will be that will provide all on-site grocery The Southern California region of Sundays Live series at the Los held on Thursday, Dec. 31, at 7:30 workers at grocery stores with 300 has some of the highest caseloads in Angeles County Museum of Art on and 10:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve will or more employees an additional $5 the world, putting essential workers Holiday concert Sunday, Dec. 27, at 6 p.m. be a little different this year, but just per hour in wages and be in effect at elevated risk. According to the The Los Angeles Department of Experience some of the best local and as much fun, as the internationally while Los Angeles is within a County of Los Angeles Public Recreation and Parks will hold the international performers along with acclaimed Actors’ Repertory Theatre Widespread (purple), Substantial Health Department, since the begin- next installment in its Virtual Holiday emerging chamber music artists in livestreams an entertaining, family- (red), or Moderate (orange) Risk ning of the surge on Nov. 1, coron- Concert Series with a performance by selected encore programs from the friendly Rudie-DeCarlo musical Level, and until the risk levels return avirus cases have increased 625%. musical artist Cliff Beach on Friday, 30-year history of Sundays Live at revue featuring singing, dancing and to Minimal (yellow) under the state The motion will be heard in the Dec. 25, at 8 p.m. at Pershing Square. LACMA. The Thüringer Salon humor. Tickets for the livestreamed health orders. City Council’s Economic Beach performs a style of music he Quintet will perform during the spe- program are $20 per family. Development Committee in early calls “nu-funk,” a hybrid of soul, tra- cial New Year’s program. The perfor- (310)394-9779 ext. 1, santamoni- 2021. ditional R&B, funk and neo-soul. In mance was originally recorded on caplayhouse.com. “Despite the highest surge of COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began, our grocery store workers continue to Founded 1946 show up every day, P.O. BOX 36036 serving customers LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 and providing the (323)933-5518 8444 WILSHIRE BLVD. essentials that BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 residents across the BEVERLYPRESS.COM city need to stay safer at home.” Michael Villalpando PUBLISHER -Councilman Mitch O’Farrell Karen Villalpando 13th District EDITOR & PUBLISHER Edwin Folven

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the indispensable service they pro- REPORTER vide us during these trying days and Jill Weinlein, that is why Councilmember Tim Posada, O’Farrell and I introduced this Rebecca Villalpando, motion.” Emily Jilg “Despite the highest surge of CONTRIBUTING WRITERS COVID-19 cases since the pandem- ic began, our grocery store workers The Park Labrea News and Beverly Press are continue to show up every day, serv- weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail subscription is $120 annually. Decreed newspa- ing customers and providing the pers of general circulation, entitled to publish legal essentials that residents across the advertising, Feb. 10, 1960 by Superior Court city need to stay safer at home,” Order No 736637.

4 December 24, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Police still searching for clues in Melrose shooting City attorney receives grant By edwin folven Homicide investigators are con- tinuing their search for a male sus- to prosecute more DUI cases pect who shot and killed one man Los Angeles City Attorney tion interlock device is a separate and injured another on Dec. 15 in Mike Feuer is warning the pub- misdemeanor that can result in an the Melrose Avenue shopping dis- lic about the heightened risks of additional fine of up to $5,000 and trict. The Los Angeles County driving under the influence of six months in jail. A former mem- Department of Medical Examiner- alcohol and drugs during the ber of the California Assembly, Coroner identified the deceased holidays, especially while hospi- Feuer in 2009 authored Assembly man as Devonte Clepper, 28. The tals are overwhelmed with Bill 91, which created the ignition victim is from Ohio, but his city of COVID-19 patients. interlock device law. residence remains unknown, said Feuer also announced that for Feuer’s office has received a Detective Sean Kinchla, with the the ninth consecutive year, his $980,000 Driving Prosecution Los Angeles Police Department’s office has been awarded a Grant to continue criminal prose- West Bureau Homicide Unit. Driving Prosecution Grant from cutions of alcohol- and drug- Police are searching for security the California Office of Traffic impaired driving cases and overall camera footage that may lead them Safety to expand the prosecution efforts to prevent DUIs. Members to the lone male gunman, he said. of impaired drivers. of Feuer’s Driving Under the The shooting occurred shortly “It’s essential during this holi- Influence of Drugs Unit will work before 1 p.m. near the intersection photo by Edwin Folven day season to remind people with the California Traffic Safety of Melrose and Stanley avenues. The shooting at Melrose and Stanley avenues has prompted concerns about how dangerous driving Resource Prosecutor Training Citizens flagged down a patrol car about public safety in the shopping district. under the influence of alcohol, Network to expand their knowl- and officers found the two male drugs or a combination of both edge and resources through spe- victims suffering from gunshot can be. Even in a year of safer-at cialized training. Members of the wounds near the corner. stunned, given the level of violence officers know that I am with them home orders, my office has pros- unit will also share the information Paramedics pronounced Clepper the area has experienced in the past and behind them. We have the most ecuted more than 5,000 drivers, with peers and law enforcement dead at the scene. No further infor- six to 10 months,” Nichols said. diverse police department in the just since January. If you are partners. mation was available about the “When you put that on top of the region, with some of the most pro- under the influence, avert a “If you drink or use drugs and injured man, other than he was looting and the burning and all of gressive reforms seen in the coun- tragedy and stay off the road,” decide to drive, you put lives at expected to survive. that, I can tell you there has been a try. As hate and violent crimes are Feuer said. “We’re also facing risk,” California Office of Traffic Police have not released infor- mass exodus of people moving on the rise, the community should the nightmare scenario of over- Safety Director Barbara Rooney mation about a motive. The murder from here. The neighbors, hands know that public safety has and whelmed hospitals and ICUs at said. “This funding from the has caused much concern about down, want more security. This is a will continue to be my top priority.” capacity. If you’re in a car acci- OTS makes sure that those who crime in the area, particularly dur- prime example of what people fear Capt. Shannon Paulson, com- dent, either as a driver or passen- make the choice to drive under ing the holidays. The shooting the worst.” manding officer of the LAPD’s ger, it could be very hard to get the influence are held account- occurred along a stretch of Melrose Los Angeles City Councilman Wilshire Division, said she could help.” able for their actions.” Avenue where numerous stores Paul Koretz said he is concerned not comment on the ongoing inves- Despite bars, restaurants and The drug unit is also leading a were open. about the shooting and will be tigation, but said officers under- nightclubs being closed under statewide data collection effort to Peter Nichols, co-founder of the working to ensure there are ade- stand the fear that exists and are try- public health orders, and parties more fully understand the impact Melrose Action Neighborhood quate police resources to maintain ing to allay concerns. Additional mostly prohibited during signifi- of impaired driving. Among the Watch, said many people he had public safety. patrols have been deployed when cant portions of the year, driving data being examined is the effect spoken to about the murder were “The murder on Melrose was resources are available, Paulson under the influence remains a of cannabis on drivers, the crash scared. It was the latest serious tragic and it is a painful reality that said. serious problem, authorities said. risk associated with different crime to occur in an area already this happened on our streets. We The suspect, only described by From Jan. 1 through Dec. 1, the drugs and different combinations reeling from social unrest and loot- live in tumultuous times with crime witnesses as a Black man, was last Los Angeles City Attorney’s of drugs, the time of the blood ing in May, Nichols added. Another on the rise throughout the city. seen fleeing on foot, police said. Office filed 5,085 DUI cases. draw as it relates to how fast the shooting in July believed to be However, we are working closely Anyone with information about the Of those cases, 4,601 involved body processes alcohol, and gang-related claimed a man’s life in with our law enforcement partners shooting is urged to call West alcohol, 384 involved drugs and impaired driving differences the 300 block of North La Brea to make sure that the 5th District Bureau Homicide Detectives at 100 were a combination of both. between men and women. The Avenue, just southeast of the shop- maintains high levels of deploy- (213)382-9470. During weekends Additionally, 308 cases were information will give lawmakers ping district. ment and support,” Koretz said. and off-hours, call the LAPD’s hot- additional filings against drivers the tools they need to implement “I can tell you my neighbors are “Daily, I make sure that our LAPD line at (877)LAPD247. for allegedly attempting to thwart sentencing enhancements for an ignition interlock device certain drugs that present higher requirement. Similar to a breatha- risks than others, Feuer said. The lyzer, the devices are required by specialized unit is led by Farhad the Department of Motor Vehicles Khadem and includes Deputy IRS reports increase in pandemic fraud investigations when an individual has been con- City Attorneys Magdalena The Internal Revenue Service emphasis on virtual and cryptocur- extremely proud of the efforts of all victed of driving under the influ- Casas, Anthony King and has reported that over $10 billion in rencies, traditional tax investiga- our employees, and I am excited ence of alcohol. The devices George Topchyan, as well as tax fraud and other financial crimes tions, international tax enforce- about our continued successes in require periodic samples to ensure administrative coordinator have occurred during 2020, mostly ment, employment tax, refund the year ahead.” that a driver has not consumed Vanessa Chavez. For informa- during the COVID-19 pandemic. fraud and tax-related identity theft. For information, visit ci.irs.gov. alcohol. Failure to have an igni- tion, visit lacityattorney.org. “The special agents and profes- In response to COVID-19 related sional staff who make up [the] crimes, special agents quickly criminal investigation [department] adapted techniques to initiate cases continue to perform at an incredi- into fraudulent claims for economic bly high-level year after year,” IRS impact payments, Paycheck Commissioner Chuck Rettig said. Protection Program loans and refundable payroll tax credits from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and “Even in the face of a Economic Security Act. global pandemic, the “This year, more than any in criminal investigation recent memory, demonstrated the Looking Forward extraordinary agility and adaptabil- workforce initiated ity of the criminal investigation nearly 1,600 workforce,” said Jim Lee, who to a investigations and heads the department. “Clearly, unscrupulous individuals sought to Happy and Healthy identified $2.3 billion exploit the economic safeguards in tax fraud put in place to buttress a nation in schemes.” crisis. These individuals and groups 2021 were instead met with a cadre of - IRS Commissioner special agents determined to thwart Chuck Rettig their efforts.” “The Los Angeles field office continues to lead the way for IRS “Even in the face of a global pan- Criminal Investigation. L.A.’s spe- demic, the criminal investigation cial agents and professional staff workforce initiated nearly 1,600 are blazing new trails in the emerg- investigations and identified $2.3 ing cybercrimes and cryptocurren- billion in tax fraud schemes. This is cy realms, while continuing to have no small feat during a challenging a tremendous impact on core tax year, and their work is critical to mission that is essential not just to protecting taxpayers and the the revenue we protect, but to the integrity of our tax system.” confidence and integrity of our sys- The IRS focuses on COVID-19 tem as a whole,” said Special Agent related fraud, cybercrimes with an in Charge Ryan L. Korner. “I am Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 December 24, 2020 The show must go on, even in a pandemic n Hollywood chamber’s similar to the ones used by the Bryhana Monegain, a host of National Basketball Association “The Black Report” on FOX Soul virtual event addresses and Major League Soccer this sum- and a radio host on Power 106, 2020’s crises mer. Once inside the bubble, how- noted that she thinks progress was ever, the shows have proceeded in made in providing more opportuni- BY CAMERON KISZLA as normal a way as possible. ties for marginalized groups in “We haven’t tried to ignore [the 2020. The Hollywood Chamber of pandemic]. It’s a reality, so you can’t “This year has shown a lot and Commerce virtually held its ninth really ignore it, and it affects the opened a lot of eyes that have not annual Entertainment Industry whole world, so everyone knows really paid attention to underprivi- Conference on Dec. 16, and like so what’s going on. We’re not pretend- leged communities, and maybe now much else in society, the event was ing that it’s not happening, but we’re is the time to recognize that and pay driven by the twin themes of the not focusing on it. We’re not show- it forward for our youth,” Monegain year: the coronavirus pandemic and ing masks and giving visual refer- said. photo by Cameron Kiszla the push for social justice in the ences or really acknowledging that “People are more willing to look “American Idol” resumed production at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood wake of the killing of George Floyd. it’s happening,” Fortson said. at marginalized communities and using stringent safety protocols. The event, which focused on In contrast, “The Conners” aims support them, because we have to “Succeeding in the New Normal,” “to really show what happens to a do it together … As a country, we about the intersection between her really my motto,” Longoria said. featured panels on production dur- working-class family during” the are a little more ready than we were entertainment career and her By bringing in more diversity to ing COVID-19 with multiple exec- pandemic, Helford said. last year. Maybe not ready, but a lit- activism. In 2018, Longoria joined Hollywood and producing more utives and television showrunners, “On stage and in the story lines, tle more. It’s closer,” added Brooke actress America Ferrara and Latina diverse content, Longoria said she and on diversity, equity and inclu- we had to accommodate not having Thomas, also a host of “The Black activists in forming She Se Puede, hopes to change the culture to pro- sion with people of color in show- our actors be as close to each other, Report” on FOX Soul. an online community for Latina mote more tolerance and accep- business. The summit also featured and we played that into the story. If Marci Weister of KLOS 95.5 FM women. tance of marginalized groups. In the conversations with producer, direc- they go into a business, then they’ve said she is “optimistic” about the “We found there’s an incredible decade before same-sex marriage tor and actress Eva Longoria and got to be 6 feet away and wearing a progress made this year. need for sisterhood and community, became legal, it was shows like songwriter Diane Warren. mask … We fully embraced the “It takes a lot of work, and it particularly with Latinas of all dif- “Will & Grace,” “The Rosie In the production panel, the par- pandemic as a character, if you takes work on the inside, too … ferent backgrounds … We wanted O’Donnell Show” and “Ellen” that ticipants came from a variety of will,” Helford said. Overall, 2020, it’s very helpful in to make a community that really paved the way for the acceptance of backgrounds and worked on many Beyond the on-screen issues, the the big picture of things, and we’ll tells them, ‘You are powerful, you LGBT people, Longoria noted. different types of television shows, showrunners said they’ve had to get there,” Weiser said. are valued and you contribute to However, she said, the industry is from “The Bachelor” franchise to navigate coronavirus-related issues Derbez said he believes the next this great nation,’” Longoria said. still not doing enough. For exam- the sitcom “The Conners” and the behind the scenes. step is for film studios to go beyond Now, in her roles as a producer ple, “there aren’t enough female zombie drama “The Walking Dead.” “You have another job on top of simply “checking a box” by includ- and director, Longoria is using her directors,” Longoria said, and she Some of the shows that were your job, managing the physical and ing minorities in smaller, stereotyp- show business success to pave the pushed for those in the entertain- most impacted were those which production demands of [COVID- ical roles. way for Latino stories – including ment industry to do more. typically include live audiences, 19], but also the emotional demands “Hollywood needs to produce “Flamin’ Hot,” the story of Richard “We’re finally facing the right such as “American Idol,” showrun- [of the cast and crew],” said more films that have minorities in Montañez, a janitor at Frito-Lay direction, but have we taken steps ner Trish Kinane said. “Idol” first Courtney Lilly, executive producer leading roles. These films need to who invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos in the right direction? I don’t think used Zoom and other technologies of “Black-ish” and “Mixed-ish.” represent what the world around us – and Latino careers in Hollywood. so. It’s not enough … Unless to produce this season’s earliest Despite the challenges faced on looks like, not just stereotypes,” “Why not create the pipeline for there’s a mandate that you must hire audition episodes, Kinane said, then many different levels, the showrun- Derbez said. Latinx people and women in front people with different backgrounds transitioned to in-person shows – ners each reiterated multiple times One person working to create of and behind the camera? and different perspectives, then it now being held at the Dolby that their top priorities always con- these roles is Longoria, who spoke ‘Producing with purpose’ has been won’t happen,” Longoria said. Theatre in Hollywood – using strin- cerned the health and safety of gent safety protocols. those working on their shows. “We had to have some real tough “It’s a constant thing that’s on Zoom meetings with [the contes- your head … You’re thinking, ‘Oh tants] … If you test positive, we’re please, do not come back with a not letting you on the plane and positive COVID test’ … It’s that you’re not coming to be part of added thing, like running a show is ‘American Idol.’ … Everybody not enough. [The stress of] that is needs to be safe and everybody added where you have to think needs to feel safe,” Kinane said. about everything you have to navi- Other programs, such as “The gate,” said Dee Harris-Lawrence, Conners,” have used their crew showrunner of “All Rise.” members as stand-in audience mem- Aside from the pandemic, 2020 bers, showrunner Bruce Helford said. has brought more focus to issues of While filming, the show’s editor social justice and race. A second marks down wherever the pared- panel and the interview with down crew laughs, then adds in audi- Longoria highlighted the work of ence laughter that was recorded in many people in television, radio previous seasons. With no audience and film in promoting diversity, and stringent on-set safety protocols, equity and inclusion. the show has limited the pandemic’s The panel was led by Otto impact and production has continued, Padron, president and CEO of Helford said, but it comes at a cost. Maruelo Media, though actor, pro- “It’s six figures on every episode, ducer and director Eugenio Derbez, easy, to keep everybody safe, but recipient of a star on the Hollywood that’s the priority. There’s nothing Walk of Fame, drove much of the more important than that,” Helford discussion. said. Derbez, who is Mexican, used his Even shows that don’t feature an own experiences of attempting to in-person audience, like “The break into Hollywood while produc- Walking Dead,” are seeing a large ers told him his ideas were “too Latin share of their budgets go to personal for the American audience” to talk protective equipment and other about the importance of diversity. safety precautions, said showrunner “I always thought, ‘Wow, that Angela Kang, who added that the sounds so arrogant.’ That means our show has its own mobile laboratory stories are not as interesting as for testing. theirs. I knew they were wrong … “[Testing] comes at a great The more diverse Hollywood is, the expense. The cost of production has more audiences across the world bloomed everywhere,” Kang said. can experience different cultures COVID-19 also has impacted and lifestyles and become more some storylines, Kang added. open to the world around them,” “We wrote these much smaller, Derbez said. more intimate episodes with not a The actress, singer and radio per- lot of cast per episode,” Kang said. sonality Angelica Vale agreed with Other shows, especially those set Derbez, adding that even among in the present, had to consider if Latino populations, there is diversity. they wanted the pandemic to be part “Sometimes they want us to of the story. Kevin Fortson, execu- sound a certain way, talk a certain tive vice president of unscripted way, and we don’t [all act the same] production at Warner Brothers … We need to tell our stories too, Television, noted that “The and Hollywood has to pay more Bachelor” franchise has rented out attention and work harder on that,” entire resorts and created a bubble Vale said. 6 December 24, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Soccer club reaches goal to help feed community n LAFC responds to pandemic, presidential election

BY CAMERON KISZLA

Los Angeles Football Club turned the multiple crises of 2020 into opportunities to help. With home games off the table – the season was shut down in March before play resumed in a bubble in photo courtesy of StreetsLA Orlando over the summer – Banc of Recycled plastic asphalt could be a more sustainable way to build California Stadium became a distrib- roads in Los Angeles. ution point for those in need of food. The LAFC Foundation formed the Black & Gold Community Fund, which Aida Morrow, LAFC’s photo courtesy of LAFC director of community relations, Aida Morrow, LAFC’s director of community relations, front, and other L.A. applies recycled plastic said “had an eye toward under- club employees made an effort to give back to Los Angeles in 2020. standing and figuring out ways to fill in the gaps where possible.” asphalt on first major street That included supplying personal “This has the dual effect of help- munity members who maybe have Los Angeles Mayor Eric built into the very fabric of our protective equipment, financial ing feed people who need help in not seen the stadium to come inside Garcetti and Public Works offi- city,” Garcetti said. “With this assistance and food to those in need. the community and saving untold and exercise their voice, to see the cials announced the launch of a technology from Neo, we can “Some of the greatest accom- numbers of farm worker jobs and pitch and the inside of the stadium,” new sustainability pilot project in move closer to our most ambi- plishments that the fund has had tons of fresh produce that was like- Morrow said. which a portion of First Street tious climate goals, improve the were providing some of the food ly headed for composting,” he Morrow added that LAFC plans between Grand Avenue and way we deliver high-quality city drives that helped with the food dis- added. to continue making a positive Hope Street in downtown Los services and pave a path to a parities that were going on and even After the killing of George Floyd impact in the community into 2021 Angeles was resurfaced with greener future.” broadened in the pandemic,” on May 25 and the push for social and beyond. recycled plastic asphalt. The As part of the project, the city Morrow said. justice that followed, LAFC part- “Overall, though this pandemic launch helps accomplish the will evaluate the durability and LAFC partnered with Sustainable nered with More Than a Vote, a really shows how our community goals set in the L.A.’s Green New performance of the product, Economic Enterprises of Los group of Black athletes and enter- can galvanize and support each Deal that Garcetti announced ear- under conditions of heavy vehi- Angeles, or SEE-LA, to purchase tainers including Olympic sprinter other, it won’t end just because the lier this year to combat climate cle weight use, where deep rut- produce from farmers who were Allyson Felix, NFL player Patrick pandemic is hopefully coming to an change by implementing multi- ting and deformation of the road- unable to sell their goods and give Mahomes and Los Angeles Laker end. This is something that is really ple environmental initiatives. way has resulted. Approximately that food to families in need, said LeBron James, to use Banc of a pillar of our club, being a force for Led by StreetsLA and working 150,000 plastic water bottles Stephen Gutwillig, executive direc- California Stadium as an early vot- good is something that we’re really with TechniSoil Industrial, this could be reused per lane mile. tor of SEE-LA. ing center. focused on doing, and we look for- application of recycled plastic “The recycled plastic asphalt “At the beginning of the pandem- “It was important for us to stand ward to continuing to support our asphalt is the first of its kind on a project supports this leadership ic, SEE-LA found itself at the inter- up and express the importance of community,” Morrow said. major city street. Recycled plas- and how the department is sup- section of a terrifying increase in voting as a whole. Especially in an Gutwillig added that SEE-LA has tic asphalt made with TechniSoil porting the city’s overall efforts food insecurity in the community election that was so important to so been very appreciative of LAFC’s Industrial’s Neo binder infused in combating climate change,” and a grim toll of farm insecurity as many people,” Morrow said. help, calling the team “extraordi- with recycled plastic from water Board of Public Works the family farms in our network Morrow added that the use of the nary partners, both financially gen- bottles has the potential to reduce Commissioner Teresa Villegas faced plummeting sales due to stadium as a voting center allowed erous and thoughtful collabora- the use of petroleum in asphalt. said. restaurant closures and the shutter- LAFC to connect with its fans tors.” Additional benefits include “This project is just one exam- ing of many farmers markets that when they had “not been inside [the “It was just really meaningful to reduced energy input, fewer ple of the innovation and integra- they relied upon,” he said. “We piv- stadium] for quite some time due to have their support and partnership, truck trips, zero use of virgin tion StreetsLA is pursuing to oted and started raising money to the pandemic.” given the scale of the public health aggregate, increased recycling of make our streets safe, mobile and bulk purchase produce directly “It was a moment for them to catastrophe and the needs in the existing roadway and the associ- sustainable,” StreetsLA General from those farms in our network to relive why LAFC had such a posi- community when LAFC itself was ated reductions of greenhouse Manager Adel Hagekhalil said. provide farm boxes to families fac- tive impact for them as fans both on facing such uncertainty about the gas emissions. Lab tests indicate “The city is the first to take this ing food insecurity, particularly in and off the pitch, and for us, it was future of professional soccer. It was the road it produces may be five product out of the lab and put it south Los Angeles.” an opportunity for our local com- really moving,” he said. to six times the strength of a tra- into a public street. If this test The drive-through distribution at ditional asphalt road and will last performs the way we expect it to, Exposition Park – the “front porch” two to three times longer, gener- it can open the doors to an entire of Banc of California Stadium – ating 50% life-cycle savings for local marketplace for recycling produced “well over 10,000 farm taxpayers. of waste plastics, with the extra boxes,” each of which contained 25 “Los Angeles is where the benefits of reduced pollution and pounds of seasonal vegetables, world comes to test its best ideas smoother rides on the streets of potatoes, eggs, strawberries and – where the latest innovations in L.A.” oranges, enough “to feed a small sustainability find a proving For information, visit street- family of four or five for about a ground, a laboratory, and a home sla.lacity.org. week,” Gutwillig said. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 December 24, 2020

initiating and supporting policies to save the city’s affordable housing Meister sworn in as WeHo mayor pro tempore stock and local businesses serving The city of West Hollywood has association in the city, representing the Rent Stabilization Ordinance, the neighborhood. She is also prior- sworn-in Lauren Meister as the city’s residents on issues such as public develop more neighborhood-friend- itizing public safety and social ser- mayor pro tempore. She took an oath safety, traffic circulation, parking ly planning and land use policies, vices to reflect the needs of the of office during the regular meeting and development. provide social services for people community, preserving the city’s of the City Council on Dec. 21. Prior to her election, Meister who are homeless, create a Small rich history and unique character, Meister was unanimously select- served on numerous commissions Business Task Force, establish West protecting parks and green space, ed by the City Council at its regular and committees for West Hollywood as a safe haven for and advocating for fair parking meeting on Dec. 7 following the Hollywood, including the Planning LGBTQ asylum seekers, increase policies. installation of two new council Commission and Public Safety community engagement and trans- A resident of West Hollywood for members: Councilwoman Sepi Commission. She worked to miti- parency, implement a public access more than 25 years, Meister has Shyne and Councilman John gate traffic and parking impacts of defibrillation program, educate the been both a renter and a homeown- Erickson, who secured victory in new and proposed projects in the public on safety issues related to er in the city. Meister’s parents, sis- the Nov. 3 election. city, supported creative parking children and pets, embrace and pro- ter and rescue dogs, Suki and After nearly two decades as a solutions to help neighborhood mote historic resources, and raise Sammy, also call West Hollywood neighborhood advocate, Meister businesses, initiated the city’s the bar on design standards, envi- home. was elected to the City Council on “Live, Work, Play, Be Safe” educa- ronmental programs and sustain- For information, visit March 3, 2015. Meister became tional campaign, and supported ability. weho.org/city-government/city- photo courtesy of the city of West Hollywood involved with the city as a neighbor- new ideas to increase pedestrian Among Meister’s priorities are council. Lauren Meister hood watch captain, took the LASD and bicycle safety. She also worked Community Emergency Response on campaign finance reform and Team training, and attended the has been a strong advocate for a West Hollywood Sheriff’s stricter code of ethics. Community Academy. She went on Since being elected, Meister has to lead the largest neighborhood worked on initiatives to strengthen

rendering ©Renzo Piano Building Workshop/©Academy Museum Foundation/image from L’Autre Image The Academy Museum is located at the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue.

Academy Museum announces September 2021 opening Bill Kramer, director and pres- tions,” said Ted Sarandos, chair ident of the Academy Museum of of the Board of Trustees of the Motion Pictures, announced on Academy Museum. “We are for- Dec. 18 that the new institution’s tunate to have one of the world’s much-anticipated opening will be most exciting new cultural insti- moved from spring to fall 2021 tutions ready to go. Now it’s just due to the ongoing impact of the a matter of patience, for all of us, COVID-19 pandemic. as we look ahead to opening our With rising virus infection doors on Sept. 30.” rates, museums remaining closed “We are putting the final and continued restrictions on touches on our stunning exhibi- public gatherings in Los Angeles, tions and public spaces, and the museum has decided to push while we were ready and eager to back its opening to protect the welcome visitors in the spring, health and safety of its visitors with the current surge of and staff. COVID-19, it would be irrespon- The Academy Museum will sible to maintain an April open- open to the public on Sept. 30, ing,” Kramer added. “We know a 2021, and will be preceded by a new day is coming for us all, and suite of opening events, includ- when it does, the Academy ing a gala on Sept. 25, 2021. Museum will be ready to offer “Despite the many challenges our visitors the remarkable expe- of 2020, the museum has accom- rience we have all been wanti- plished a great deal this year: ng.” completing its pre-opening The Academy Museum is fundraising campaign, obtaining located at 6067 Wilshire Blvd. LEED Gold certification and the For information, visit academy- installation of exceptional exhibi- museum.org. Notable quotes “I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”

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(source: “Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations”) 8 December 24, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press WeHo to rename library in honor of RBG n Divided council will of the late Supreme Court Justice WeHo,” Mayor Pro Tempore Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Dec. 21. Lauren Meister said. “This is not have to reaffirm vote in As both an advocate and jurist, something that just came out of the future meeting Ginsburg dedicated her life to blue, this is something that I championing race and gender brought up months ago when she BY LAURA COLEMAN equality, as highlighted by all coun- passed.” cil members. The item will again return to The West Hollywood City “She was an amazing inspiration council for final approval, but will Council voted 3-2 to rename the to all of us, a champion who shows include an updated naming policy. West Hollywood Library in honor the values that we represent here in West Hollywood’s naming policy currently requires that two years pass after the honoree has died before land, buildings or facilities can be named for a deceased per- WeHo requires COVID-19 fliers son. The city staff report highlighted how during Ginsburg’s lifetime, she in residential buildings left an indelible mark on law, femi- photo by Edwin Folven The city of West Hollywood “Required Flyers.” nism and everyday life in America, The West Hollywood Library will be renamed in honor of the late necessitates COVID-19 health City-required COVID-19 with her contributions to gender and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. and safety advisories to be posted health and safety advisories for LGBTQ equality having profound- in common areas and entrances multifamily residential buildings ly impacted the lives of many resi- think that no matter where we go against renaming the library after in multifamily residential build- are being regularly updated by dents of West Hollywood. Born in with it, if Ruth Bader Ginsburg is Ginsburg. ings. The city has created two the city of West Hollywood in 1933, Ginsburg was appointed to meant to be emblazoned on the “I just don’t feel that [she] would health and safety advisories, order to align advisories with the U.S. Supreme Court by West Hollywood Library, I think be the right person to have our which have been made available continually evolving information President Bill Clinton, becoming many people will come to that con- library named after,” she said, not- on the city’s website, and are reg- from the L.A. County Public the court’s second female justice. clusion naturally.” ing that she was a “big fan” of ularly updated, one for important Health Department. Councilman John D’Amico high- In addition to multiple written Ginsburg. “In the last couple of COVID-19 health and safety Outreach regarding the advi- lighted how many of the buildings comments, three people used the days I’ve talked to some people, guidelines and another for impor- sory requirement is included in throughout the city were named public comment portion of heard a lot, and it does seem like tant COVID-19 guidance for pri- the Rent Stabilization & after men, with many of those nam- Monday’s council meeting to advo- there are a lot of different opinions vate gatherings. Housing newsletters and is being ings having taken place before West cate against renaming the library in about this particular issue. Property managers and land- postcard-mailed to multifamily Hollywood was incorporated. He honor of Ginsburg. “I think maybe an alternative lords are advised to download, building landlords/property characterized the decision to Of the 12 written comments on might be … [wait] until the spring print and post this required infor- managers. rename the library in Ginsburg’s the item, nine people wrote in to time and give direction to the city mation in common areas for resi- For information, contact the honor as “brilliant.” oppose renaming the library in clerk to do a community process dents to review. city of West Hollywood’s Code “I can say with certainty that honor of Ginsburg, with several where the community can talk Downloads are available as Compliance Division at Ruth Bader Ginsburg is an extraor- suggesting it be instead named after about whether or not the library PDFs at weho.org/coverthatface (323)848-6516 or dinary American of heroic propor- former Councilman John Heilman. should be named for somebody, and at the top of the page under [email protected]. tions,” he said. “Would we be smart Three people wrote in to support if it should be, then they will come enough to name the library after her, renaming the library in Ginsburg’s up with the criteria and bring back we would be making a really great honor. suggestions to the City Council so choice.” Former West Hollywood Mayor then you could take action in the Councilwoman Sepi Shyne, who Abbe Land also pushed back future.” Lieu’s driftnet modernization said she supported having greater community input in the process, advocated that the city expeditious- bill passes House of Reps. ly make the change to be at the fore- U.S. Reps. Ted W. Lieu (D- want to prevent further damage to front as municipalities across the Torrance) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R- our marine ecosystems. I am grate- nation take steps to honor Ginsburg Penn.) celebrated on Dec. 10 after ful for the broad support of this leg- by renaming buildings in her honor. the House of Representatives islation and I look forward to seeing “Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an passed the bipartisan Driftnet the president sign this bill into law.” icon for women, our LGBT com- Make Your Holidays Modernization and Bycatch “I am pleased to see our biparti- munity, for workers and every pro- Reduction Act. The bill, which san and bicameral Driftnet gressive value that West Hollywood Hurry in shares identical language with the Modernization and Bycatch holds,” she said. “Ginsburg funda- today! Merry & Bright! Senate-passed companion measure, Reduction Act pass the House. This mentally expanded access to the Senate Bill 906 – introduced by legislation will protect marine life American promise of liberty and Party Paper Goods, Decorations, Garland, Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-San off the coast of California and pro- equality for all. Her legacy is felt by Yard Lights, Christmas Lights, Plastic Yard Decorations, Francisco) and Shelley Moore mote better fishing practices across all of us, every single one of us sit- Capito (R-W.V.) – will phase out the United States,” Fitzpatrick said. ting on this council.” Santa Hats & Stockings, Balloons, Giftwrap, Bows, the use of large mesh drift gillnets “I would like to thank Rep. Lieu for “Even though she may not have off the coast of California and cre- his partnership on this legislation. lived in West Hollywood, her deci- Ribbons, Centerpieces, Banners & More! ate a path toward more sustainable As a member of the bipartisan sions have affected positively every fishing. Congressional Animal Protection person living in West Hollywood,” “Drift gillnet fishing is an anti- Caucus, I’m committed to ensuring she added. Goodbye 2020! quated and unsustainable method of our government is doing its part to Mayor Lindsey Horvath and catching swordfish,” Lieu said. promote animal welfare.” Councilman John Erickson both Ring in the New Year in style! “Being responsible stewards of the For information, visit voted against the request to rename oceans will prove to be critical if we lieu.house.gov. the library, advocating that there Party Paper Goods, Decorations, Party Favors, should be a more robust selection process in choosing a name. Centerpieces, Horns, Hats, Banners & More! Horvath said she believed it was City Planning proposes ban on important to have a community process that contemplated others for fair consideration. private detention centers in L.A. “I would like to see our process, Los Angeles City Planning has detainees to brutal and inhumane being the progressive city that we released a draft proposal to amend conditions at an exorbitant cost to are, be open to considering other the zoning code to prohibit the taxpayers. Many of these names and allow for a public operation and construction of pri- detainees are asylum seekers, process that considers other vate detention centers. If adopted, including victims of violence and names,” she said. “I think what’s it would make L.A. the first city in human trafficking and unaccom- sad to me about this conversion is Shop early to avoid standing in line! the nation to enact such a ban. panied minors in search of a better that at a time when it should be such We are following the guidelines of wearing a mask and Modeled after Assembly Bill life. The urgency of this issue has a unifying thing – she’s such a reduced number of shoppers at a time. 32, the proposed amendment been compounded in recent strong and important figure – we’re would establish measures to months by COVID-19. According having a conversation that has not Thank you for your patronage! enforce the prohibition, in addi- to U.S. Immigration and Customs certainly engaged the broader pub- tion to restricting any accessory Enforcement figures, more than lic and for the few people that have 10% off all merchandise in the store uses or incidental activity related 7,300 detainees have tested posi- been part of the conversation, it’s with this coupon! • exp 12/31/20 to “community detention facili- tive for the virus, and eight have divisive.” discounted merchandise, balloons and balloon delivery excluded ties for unaccompanied minors” died from it, as of November. Erickson said he thought the and “private detention centers.” City Planning held a public transgender, resident and women’s Over the years, the detention hearing to collect public testimo- advisory boards should all weigh in system in the United States has ny on Nov. 12. The proposed on the naming process. locked up hundreds of thousands draft will require the final “I would like to see our public of immigrants, often exposing approval of the City Council. really involved in this,” he said. “I 5969 Melrose Ave. • (corner of Wilcox) • (323)467-7124 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 December 24, 2020 Like clockwork, theater group keeps kids engaged n to the city’s youngest residents. ers and parents with unique video Nine O’Clock Players “We started thinking about how content to support learning in the entertain students with [to] deliver our services and … we performing arts. virtual programming decided to just pivot to videos,” Since 1929, NOP has been pre- NOP Outreach Coordinator Jenny senting free live musical theater for By Laura COLeman Brandt said. “It really appears that children. Annually, the Nine people are loving having a com- O’Clock Players performs two For decades, staged perfor- plete show for kids to watch, even plays with 22 performances each at mances by the Assistance League if it’s less than perfect.” its Hollywood theater – all at no of Los Angeles’ Nine O’Clock For the holidays, Production cost to the student attendees during Players, the oldest children’s the- Chair Kim Harrison said NOP was the week and priced at $15 a seat ater company in Southern doing exactly what it’s done in the for Sunday matinees for the gener- California, were the only opportu- past, only online. Live on NOP’s al public. Approximately 12,000 nity many local youngsters had to YouTube channel is “Mr. children, primarily Los Angeles experience live theater. Just as cul- Scrooge,” an hour-long musical Unified Title 1 students, see a NOP photo courtesy of the Nine O’Clock Players tural institutions around the globe version of a “Christmas Carol.” show every year, according to The Nine O’Clock Players’ “Magical Theatre Experience” includes the have had to rethink how to make To adjust to the pandemic and Brandt. musical “Mr. Scrooge” for children. the arts available to diverse audi- remote-learning directives, earlier “It’s just nice for kids to know ences during the COVID-19 pan- this year NOP launched the about theater, to know what it is, demic, NOP has pivoted online to “Magical Theatre Experience,” a because a lot of these kids, they’ve don’t understand the concept of release a series of original, behind- make the performing arts available streaming digital series for teach- never been into a theater and they live theater production … and I the-scenes educational modules think it opens up that world for covering disciplines of theater pro- things that they can do,” Harrison duction, such as costumes, make- said. up, acting, choreography, set To adapt to the absence of in-per- design, sound and lighting. The WeHo seeks input on climate change challenges son performances, NOP has entire “Magical Theatre West Hollywood is currently or do not wish to complete an online said. “West Hollywood has consis- thoughtfully produced a series of Experience” is offered free to updating its Climate Action Plan – survey are asked to call (323)848- tently led the way in developing and enriching videos of live perfor- teachers and parents. called “WeHo Climate Action” – to 3155 and leave a voice message in implementing policies that help mances with hosted interactive seg- Episodes like “Theatre Etiquette further champion local work needed response to the question, “What is the reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ments that engage children to think for Kids” and “What a to meet the global challenges of cli- top environmental priority that you save energy and promote sustainabil- critically about what they see on Choreographer Does” are intended mate change and to reaffirm the city think the city should address?” ity. In updating our Climate Action stage and on screen. to be helpful and engaging. A prior as a vibrant and sustainable munici- “Responsibility for the environ- Plan and in engaging community “When COVID-19 closed down NOP production of “The Velveteen pal leadership model. ment is a core value of the city of members to provide feedback and our production this year, we knew Rabbit” now includes an augment- The city is seeking input from resi- West Hollywood and we’re excited- input on this important work, West we had to find an alternative way to ed video with its lead character dents, businesses and community ly looking forward to an incoming Hollywood will continue to take bring the magic of live theater into Bunny returning to take students on members about West Hollywood’s presidential administration that has great steps forward in reducing our the homes of L.A.-area students, an interactive journey where they climate action strategies and planning pledged to restore the role of science carbon footprint and in tracking our because for 90% of the children we learn what happens behind the efforts. To safely engage community in public policy, to support initiatives progress on sustainability, which will serve, this is their only exposure to scenes. members during the coronavirus pan- that safeguard our environment and better prepare our city for the future theater,” said Lenore Schlachtman, For more information, or to demic, people are urged to visit the to re-enter our nation into the Paris effects of climate change.” NOP chair. access free performance videos, city’s Climate Action webpage and Climate Agreement,” West For information, visit weho.org/cli- In addition to hosted perfor- visit youtube.com/nineoclockplay- take a short survey. Those who cannot Hollywood Mayor Lindsey Horvath mateaction. mances, NOP is continuing to ersmagicaltheatreexperience.

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Hollywood from June 12-14 this nutritionbusiness ownersprograms, can duringcome together a City rentalCouncilman assistance John the Mirisch city provides. joining business owners can come together Councilman John Mirisch joining navirusyear, has pandemic been canceled and its effect due onto a figure that jumps to 14% in Days and the California high school state rodeo finals — Yet the experiences of year, has been canceled due to Councilto help themeeting local oneconomy May 18. recover Residentsthe Retail/Property are able tosubcommittee apply twice to help the local economy recover the Retail/Property subcommittee theconcerns health about and economic COVID-19; safety how- of Los Angeles. were canceled. The annual ritual known as “Fishmas,” counties that reopened in re- concerns about COVID-19; how- in Councilmana safe way. John Duran said the for a grant of $1,000 through West Without work, Edmonds, opening day for trout fishing, was pushed back a month to cent weeks has been so- in a safe way. Beverlyever, plans Hills. are under considera- See Safety page 22 ever, plans are under considera- communicationsThe task force departmentwas split into needs two Hollywood’s Seesocial Safety pageservices 22 like many others, is fighting May 31. SHERRI NEWMAN and employees took the bering. Even as customers The task force was split into two tionThe for council a virtual considered celebration. making tion for a virtual celebration. to step up on the amount of com- The West Hollywood City through empty and anxious In a landscape of stunning contrasts — blue-ribbon dollars off the walls, but she kept some, including are returning, business are The West Hollywood City changes to the city’s eviction pro- [See Protest, A12] trout streams, meadows re- [See Owens Valley, A12] the one commemorating the death of her father. hindered by the constraints munication reaching residents. See Masks page 22 photo by Cameron Kiszla Council, as part of a recent discus- tectionsCouncil, foras part commercial of a recent tenants, discus- of operating at reduced ca- photo by Jon Viscott/courtesy of the city of West Hollywood sion about the city’s fiscal year photo by Jon Viscott/courtesy of the city of West Hollywood butsion due about to the the complexity city’s fiscal of com-year The Beverly Hills City Council is seeking to help commercial tenants pacity to meet social dis- mercial2020-21 leasesbudget, – directed they can City be whoWest are Hollywood struggling celebrated to pay rent, L.A. including Pride 2019. retail This businesses. year, L.A. Pride has tancing requirements and 2020-21 budget, directed City West Hollywood celebrated L.A. Pride 2019. This year, L.A. Pride has dozensManager of Paul pages Arevalo long to– examine and the been canceled, but organizers are looking to celebrate virtually. question whether that mod- Manager Paul Arevalo to examine been canceled, but organizers are looking to celebrate virtually. effectsoptions ofto thecancel coronavirus or postpone on dif- all Several council members wor- board and created a situation that’s el of fewer customers can be options to cancel or postpone all ferentlarge eventstypes ofthrough commercial Dec. 31 build- and rieding staffthat someanalysis, commercial regarding tenants event untenableceling events at thisthrough point the in endtime,” of China faces setbacks sustainable in the long term. large events through Dec. 31 and ing staff analysis, regarding event celing events through the end of ings,to bring the councilthose options decided back to have for whoclosures could through afford tothe pay end their of rentthe Mayorthe year, Lester as there Friedman are indications said. Napa on Wednesday be- to bring those options back for closures through the end of the the year, as there are indications came the first county in the Cityreview. Attorney Laurence Wiener are2020 abusing calendar the year. city’s protections thereThe may council be a COVID-19members agreed resur- review. 2020 calendar year. there may be a COVID-19 resur- Events under consideration for “The city’s primary focus is on gence this fall, Mayor Pro Bay Area to reopen restau- Events under consideration for “The city’s primary focus is on gence this fall, Mayor Pro spend more time crafting a draft and instead using the ordinance as that retail, restaurant and office in global initiative rants for in-house dining. ordinancecancellation to orbe additional considered post- on athe free health loan. and safety of our resi- spacesTempore should Lindsey be Horvathseparated said. into cancellation or additional post- the health and safety of our resi- Tempore Lindsey Horvath said. But customer traffic was ponement include the city’s annu- dents and visitors,” Councilman West Hollywood is examining Juneponement 2. include the city’s annu- dents“We and have visitors,” shifted Councilmanthe playing theirWest own Hollywood categories sois examiningthey could light, and some restaura- al Halloween Carnaval, which John Heilman said. “We are not the feasibility of hosting events al TheHalloween issue of commercialCarnaval, tenantswhich fieldJohn thatHeilman is uneven said. now“We towardsare not bethe governedfeasibility by of different hosting rules, events as unleashed a global recession teurs worried that custom- hasattracts been half discussed a million before attendees and in thegoing tenant, to be and ready we’ve to seenhave thatbig eachwhile type adhering of business to proper is likely social to that threatens the colossal ers might still be too afraid attracts half a million attendees going to be ready to have big while adhering to proper social Belt and Road project each year. events anytime soon.” distancing and directions from photo by Cameron Kiszla previouseach year. meetings, the council someevents tenants anytime are soon.” taking advantage bedistancing affected and differently directions by from the international loan program to come back. photo by Cameron Kiszla nations seek debt Arevalo is expected to make a West Hollywood has to be real- excludedArevalo largeis expected companies to make and a of Westit. I thinkHollywood what we has really to be wantreal- COVID-19 crisis. However, the that is a symbol of China’s Mauro Pando, owner of Beverly Hills has set up pick-up zones for retail businesses that have Beverly Hills has set up pick-up zones for retail businesses that have See WeHo page 21 See WeHo page 21 theirrecommendation subsidiaries fromin June, the follow-protec- istic about the possibility of can- relief amid pandemic. growing prestige and a Grace’s Table in downtown recommendation in June, follow- istic about the possibility of can- been allowed to reopen for curbside service only. photo by Cameron Kiszla to do is level the playing field so council was unable to come to an been allowed to reopen for curbside service only. tions, but other commercial ten- people really do have to come agreement on which rules would centerpiece of President Xi Napa, began offering cus- The city of West Hollywood has issued an emergency order requiring all By Shashank Bengali Jinping’s rule. tomers the opportunity to ants who can pay are not doing so, together to work out a settlement, people to wear a face mask when going outside, and it will be strictly and Neha Wadekar The Belt and Road dine inside in the morning, the council members said. but right now, we’ve gone over- See Delivery page 21 enforced starting May 23. Initiative — China’s effort to but few patrons wanted to be finance nearly half a trillion seated. Remembering a Miracle Mile icon Remembering a Miracle Mile icon “Confidence is some- Appetite for Firehouse NAIROBI, Kenya — dollars in new infrastructure Appetite for Firehouse When Chinese engineers across Asia, Africa, Europe thing we need to build in the I Developer J.H. ‘Jerry’ flew home in January for the and Latin America — took community,” Pando said, I Developer J.H. ‘Jerry’ MetroSnyder left his prevails stamp in lawsuit against BHUSD Ryu demands reforms Lunar New Year, few in Afri- flight during a period of wearing a mask and stand- Snyder left his stamp Dinners keeps growing Dinners keeps growing ca would have imagined that global expansion and easy ing at the restaurant’s en- I Angeles. While laws alone may a coronavirus outbreak was travel that has now trance. “It will be a slow re- Ion Wilshire Boulevard Plan will create Office District, the nonprofit First-In on Wilshire Boulevard I District, the nonprofit First-In Judge rules that I Program feeds not stop a crime, we must dis- Woohae Cho For The Times about to ground planes, up- slammed into a sober turn.” Program feeds Fire Foundation and the Original Fire Foundation and the Original BY EDWIN FOLVEN of Anti-Corruption and mantle the system that gives City STUDENTS at Gyungbuk Girls’ High School in Daegu, the city that was a end supply lines and freeze reckoning. To keep patrons six feet BY EDWIN FOLVEN staging can continue firefighters with meals, Farmers Market. firefighters with meals, Farmers Market. Council far too much influence COVID-19 hot spot in South Korea, prepare for class on the first day of school. work on dozens of Chinese- Beijing faces mounting apart, he removed 17 tables Transparency Through the program, meats Through the program, meats nearProlific Beverly developer Hills Jerome High H. groceries from over planning and land-use deci- built roads, railways, ports calls to reschedule loans for and their chairs. The restau- Prolific developer Jerome H. groceries from and groceries are purchased at COLUMN ONE rant is also using paper nap- and groceries are purchased at “Jerry”School Snyder died at the age of 90 sions.” and power stations. shipping hubs, electrical “Jerry” Snyder died at the age of 90 FarmersBY EDWIN Market FOLVEN Farmers Market retailers using Many of the engineers plants and transport links kins and paper menus. Farmers Market Farmers Market retailers using on May 10 at his home in Bel Air The motions build upon a 2019 on May 10 at his home in Bel Air council office discretionary funds haven’t returned. Construc- that look unsustainable as “I feel safe, and I don’t feel after a brief battle with cancer. council office discretionary funds BYafter CAMERON a brief battle KISZLAwith cancer. BYLos EDWIN Angeles FOLVEN City Councilman ordinance initiated by Ryu that BY EDWIN FOLVEN As the founder and senior partner and money raised by the First-In tion sites fell silent. And now economies struggle and nervous,” he said. As the founder and senior partner and money raised by the First-In David Ryu, 4th District, intro- bans donations from developers In South Korea, high school the COVID-19 pandemic has [See China, A4] [See Consumers, A7] Fire Foundation. Ryu personally of J.H. Snyder Company, Snyder Firefighters at 13 stations Fire Foundation. Ryu personally of TheJ.H. years-long Snyder Company, lawsuit between Snyder ducedFirefighters two motions at on13 May stations 19 to to council members, as well as delivered the food to three fire built thousands of homes and mil- feasted on barbecue ribs on May delivered the food to three fire thebuilt Beverly thousands Hills of homesUnified and School mil- establishfeasted on a barbecuecity office ribs to oninvesti- May behested payments, for 12 stations in the 4th District in lions of square feet of commercial 9 through an expansion of the stations in the 4th District in Districtlions of squareand thefeet ofLos commercial Angeles gate9 through and enforce an expansion anti-corruption of the months after projects are Countyproperty in the MiracleMetropolitan Mile and Firehouse Dinners program, a Hollywood, the Cahuenga Pass reopens in pandemic hot spot property in the Miracle Mile and Firehouse Dinners program, a Hollywood, the Cahuenga Pass laws and reform how building approved. Ryu also cited allega- throughout Los Angeles, and other partnership between Los Angeles Transportationthroughout Los Authority Angeles, hasand finally other projectspartnership are betweenapproved. Los Angeles tions of corruption that surfaced come to an end. City Councilman David Ryu, 4th See LAFD page 22 footsteps approached, it was showtime. cities including Palm Springs and City Councilman David Ryu, 4th See LAFD page 22 cities including Palm Springs and The motions came days after last week when federal authori- By Victoria Kim Futures were at stake, public health hung San Diego. His company is head- SanOn Diego. May 18, His District company Court is Judgehead- Ryu and other council members ties announced that a real estate reporting from daegu, south korea in the balance. A missed cue could undo it quartered in the SAG-AFTRA Georgequartered Wu inruled the in SAG-AFTRAMetro’s favor called for Councilman Jose development consultant agreed to all. Plaza, formerly Museum Square, at photo by Edwin Folven thatPlaza, the formerly agency Museumcomplied Square, with the at photo by Edwin Folven Huizar, 14th District, to step plead guilty to charges in a hey’d been rehearsing for this The school was ready to open its doors. 5757 Wilshire Blvd., which Snyder proper5757 Wilshire process, Blvd., known which as the Snyder “hard Jerome H. “Jerry” Snyder’s eponymous company is headquartered in down. Huizar is the focus of a bribery scheme involving an Jerome H. “Jerry” Snyder’s eponymous company is headquartered in look”purchased requirement, in 1978. when Then deciding the moment for days. Gyungbuk Girls’ High School is smack purchased in 1978. Then the the SAG-AFTRA Plaza on Wilshire Boulevard. federal anti-corruption probe. unnamed member of the Los It was a complex choreo- in the middle of Daegu, which was at the the SAG-AFTRA Plaza on Wilshire Boulevard. against using 1950 Avenue of the photo by Edwin Folven Prudential Insurance Company Prudential Insurance Company FBI agents raided Huizar’s home Angeles City Council. graphy with more than 300 center of South Korea’s coronavirus out- Starsheadquarters, as a staging Snyder yard fortransformed construc- Now,The tunnelingit’s the place machines to be,” Snyderfor Metro’s Air Purplehome Lineand Extensiondowntown travelLos T headquarters, Snyder transformed Now, it’s the place to be,” Snyder Air home and downtown Los and offices in 2018, but he has Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th unpredictable moving parts, break. In late February, the southeastern beneath Beverly Hills High School, and the staging yard is located adja- the building into a landmark on the said in 2011. “I think we had a lot to Angeles, where he conducted much tionthe building on Metro’s into a landmark Purple onLine the said in 2011. “I think we had a lot to Angeles, where he conducted much not been charged with any District, seconded both motions. the stage a labyrinth of multiple wings and city known for its scorching summers and Miracle Mile. In a 2011 interview do with that, by revitalizing of his business. In addition to the Extension.Miracle Mile. Instead, In a 2011 staging interview for docent withto the that,school. by revitalizing of his business. In addition to the crimes. “Every Angeleno deserves an floors. The timing and precision were sweet apples instead became infamous for with the Park Labrea News/Beverly Museum Square, and by redoing buildings at 5757 and 5670 Metro’swith the CenturyPark Labrea City/Constellation News/Beverly Museum Square, and by redoing buildings at 5757 and 5670 “Corruption is alive and well in honest, transparent and account- made trickier still by a wheelchair, a poten- what was then the largest cluster of the “Having complied with the ‘hard the staging area,” Wu wrote in his tial wardrobe change and months of pent- deadly virus outside China. Press, Snyder said that project the Cal Fed Building [5670 Wilshire Blvd., Snyder developed stationPress, Snyderis taking said place that along project the the Cal Fed Building [5670 Wilshire Blvd., Snyder developed City Hall. We need strict over- able City Hall, and I will do look’ requirement, it was for [Metro decision. up teenage energy. The outbreak that started at the Sun- served as a catalyst for other Wilshire Blvd.]. It gave us the the Wilshire Courtyard complex at fenceserved line as ofa Beverlycatalyst Hillsfor otherHigh Wilshire Blvd.]. It gave us the the Wilshire Courtyard complex at sight and sweeping reform to root everything in my power to make and its co-defendant, the Federal Wu also denied BHUSD’s The blocking was fussed over. Red and day services of a cult-like Christian group improvements that helped make the nucleus, then it just spread down 5700 Wilshire Blvd. The School,improvements and thatthe helped Purple make Line the nucleus, then it just spread down 5700 Wilshire Blvd. The it out,” Ryu said. “The public has sure that is the case,” Koretz said. Transit Administration] to reach the request for its attorney’s fees to be blue tape was pasted in measured inter- crept across the city. Thousands fell ill, Miracle Mile the vibrant district it is the street.” Residences at Wilshire Curson

ExtensionMiracle Mile is plannedthe vibrant to godistrict beneath it is the street.” Residences at Wilshire Curson lost faith in their local govern- “Corruption in any form is unac- thetoday. school. That station, as part of ultimateSnyder decisions, also said bothat the in timeterms that of paidbuilding, by Metro a 21-story and the high-rise FTA. with vals on the floor. Stand-ins made dry runs hospitals were overwhelmed; some died at today. Snyder also said at the time that building, a 21-story high-rise with ment, and we need reform and ceptable and has no place in Los to anticipate any mishap. Videos with home waiting for hospital beds to open up. photo courtesy of the 4th Council District Office Phase“I came 2 toof thethe neighborhood Purple Line in policythe Miracle and otherwise, Mile was about a perfect what 285In luxurya statement units, provided is currently by Metrounder photo courtesy of the 4th Council District Office “I came to the neighborhood in the Miracle Mile was a perfect 285 luxury units, is currently under

strongerCouncilman checks David and Ryu balances delivered to foodAngeles. to personnel Democratic at Fire govern-Station instructions were disseminated ahead of Streets and marketplaces emptied out Councilman David Ryu delivered food to personnel at Fire Station Extension,1978 when isbusinesses scheduled were to openclosing in wasplace the for righthis headquarters, course for asthem it was to time to be studied and memorized. overnight, giving the city the air of a ghost 1978 when businesses were closing place for his headquarters, as it was See Judge page 21 change27 in Hollywood the culture in observancethat has fos- of Fire Service Day. See Developer page 21 27 in Hollywood in observance of Fire Service Day. 2025down according and everyone to Metro was’s website leaving takecentrally with respectlocated to between the selection his Bel of See Developer page 21 S Cil 22 Th l W d d l tt f tThUS[S SthK A5] down and everyone was leaving centrally located between his Bel

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SIDE Subscribe at or call IN and mention offer code 9003. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 December 24, 2020 Metro takes a holiday with subway work Metro has announced that no and just west of Beverly Drive. concrete pouring are ongoing near construction will occur on the Ground monitoring instruments are Wilshire/Fairfax. Wilshire Purple Line Extension project on also being installed along the tunnel Boulevard will be reduced to two Christmas and New Year’s Day, alignment and around the lanes in each direction between San and work will also be suspended in Wilshire/Rodeo station. New work Diego Way and Spaulding Avenue the city of Beverly Hills on hours are weekdays from 7 a.m. to through next August. Intermittent Christmas Eve. 4 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m. to lane closures may be in place to The public can stay up to date 7 p.m. for work on Wilshire support deck panel maintenance with the latest information on sub- Boulevard, and weekdays from 8 and investigation. way work in 2021 during the next a.m. to 6 p.m. in the neighborhoods A K-rail work zone has been lunchtime webinar on Wednesday, surrounding Wilshire Boulevard. installed at the southwest corner of Jan. 13, from noon to 1 p.m., via Station construction and material Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Zoom. The webinar will include deliveries continue at Wilshire/La Avenue to support work on updates on sections of the project Cienega and ongoing concrete and appendages to the main subway running from Wilshire/Western to material deliveries to the tunnels. Orange Grove Avenue photo by Edwin Folven Century City, including portions in Wilshire/La Cienega station box are remains closed south of Wilshire Work on the future Wilshire/Fairfax subway station is occurring in a stag- the city of Beverly Hills. To join, anticipated to continue this week. Boulevard until January. Ogden ing yard on the south side of Wilshire Boulevard. call (888)788-0099, and use the ID: Eastbound Wilshire Boulevard may Drive will be closed intermittently 955 7708 4809. be intermittently reduced to one Monday through Saturday at Work continues at many loca- lane, and westbound Wilshire Wilshire Boulevard. Muirfield Road. Concrete and Boulevard may be necessary tions along the route, including at Boulevard may be reduced to two At Wilshire/La Brea, hauling, material deliveries are anticipated between Western Avenue and the future Wilshire/Rodeo and lanes between Gale and Hamilton deliveries and tunneling support are to continue at the site. Manhattan Place. Access to busi- Wilshire/La Cienega subway sta- drives. Gale Drive will also be ongoing in construction staging A K-rail enclosure at Wilshire nesses will be maintained and a tions in Beverly Hills. At intermittently closed at Wilshire yards and from a K-rail enclosure at and Plymouth boulevards will be in signed pedestrian detour has been Wilshire/Rodeo, crews are antici- Boulevard to support construction Wilshire Boulevard and Orange place for approximately one year. installed. pated to reach a final depth of 100 in the Gale staging yard. Drive. Intermittent lane closures on Wilshire Boulevard will be reduced For questions and concerns, call feet during the first quarter of 2021. A K-rail enclosure in the center Wilshire Boulevard and side streets to two lanes in each direction the 24-hour project hotline at New hauling hours for removing lanes at Wilshire/San Vicente is between Highland Avenue and between Windsor and Plymouth (213)922-6934, email the project soil have been announced. From 10 anticipated to be in place through at Detroit Street may be in place to boulevards. Work will occur 24 team at [email protected], a.m. to 4 p.m., two lanes will be least the first two weeks of the new support construction from 6 a.m. to hours in the enclosure. or visit metro.net. open in each direction on Wilshire year to support ongoing tunnel and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tunneling support and construc- Boulevard between El Camino and mitigation work underneath Orange Drive will remain closed tion continue in a staging yard near Crescent Drive to accommodate Wilshire Boulevard. Southbound north of Wilshire Boulevard Wilshire Boulevard and Manhattan soil removal from the Reeves stag- San Vicente Boulevard will be through the end of February. Place near the Wilshire/Western ing yard. From 10 p.m. to 10 a.m., closed at Wilshire Boulevard on A work zone on the west side of station. Northbound Manhattan Wilshire Boulevard will be reduced weekends beginning Jan. 9. One the intersection of Wilshire and Place will be intermittently closed to one lane in each direction lane from southbound San Vicente Rimpau boulevards is anticipated to just north of Wilshire Boulevard between El Camino and Crescent to westbound Wilshire Boulevard be in place through next May. from 4 a.m. to midnight, Monday drives, when excavation will occur will be open. A detour will be in Wilshire Boulevard has been through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 11 through deck openings along place. reduced to two lanes in each direc- p.m., Saturday. Intermittent single Wilshire Boulevard at Canon Dive, Station construction, hauling and tion between June Street and lane closures on Wilshire

the city to support people who have Mayor launches new fund to help pay for groceries received limited assistance from the federal government during the Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti holiday season – a chance to lift up served by nonprofit organizations. COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this has announced the Grocery people in a time of dire need and Anyone who wishes to donate and month, the mayor announced the Intervention for Vital Emergency make a small but meaningful differ- help fund the initiative is urged to Secure Emergency Relief for Needs initiative, a partnership ence as too many families come visit mayorsfundla.org/covid19. Vulnerable Employees initiative to between Garcetti and the Mayor’s face-to-face with the devastating More than one quarter of L.A provide 4,000 local food-service Fund for Los Angeles to provide health and economic impacts of County households experienced workers with a one-time $800 thousands of low-income COVID-19.” food insecurity at the onset of the stipend. The mayor also launched Angelenos in need with $300 in GIVEN has received an initial COVID-19 crisis and the situation the Angeleno Card Initiative, which cash assistance to help with food $550,000 contribution from the has worsened, according to studies raised more than $36 million to and other essentials. Mayor’s Fund to launch the pro- by the USC Dornsife Public help more than 105,000 residents “Our most vulnerable neighbors gram, with the goal of raising $3 Exchange. with direct financial assistance. can’t wait for the end of the pan- million to provide a one-time bene- GIVEN builds on a series of ini- For information, visit coron- demic to get relief, and there is no fit to at least 10,000 households tiatives developed by Garcetti and avirus.lacity.org/resources. greater gift we can give our fellow Angelenos right now than the abili- ty to put food on the table and cover basic necessities,” Garcetti said. Letters to the Editor “GIVEN is the perfect present this Reader takes issue Our newly elected District even seek reelection there. Attorney George Gascón is plan- Scores of his attorneys from the with headline ning to hit the road running. By D.A.’s office on his watch Deadline nears all indications, he is anxious to resigned out of disgust for his Re “West Hollywood takes aim start implementing the programs weakness and non-support, while at Kuehl,” Dec. 17 issue on which he campaigned. There violent and property crimes for GWNC are pros and cons. Lots of opin- soared. He knew he would win

ions. here because sadly, our journal- “Takes aim?” Surely this There is an old saying, ists have an agenda and fail to provocative headline is ill- candidates “Actions speak louder than present the readers with a fair and advised in these incendiary times. words.” Hopefully, he will follow balanced discussion of the candi- Candidates seeking to run for a seat through. Let’s see where we go dates. on the Greater Wilshire Ty Geltmaker/James Rosen from there. Neighborhood Council must submit West Hollywood John Lynch applications by Dec. 28. George Epstein West Hollywood The neighborhood council election Editor’s note: Detroit Street will be held on March 16. Twenty- You are correct. This headline one board members will be elected to is very insensitive and we sincere- Happy holidays and the GWNC, as well as 21 alternates. ly apologize to our readers and to Gascón’s past record Terms last two years. Supervisor Kuehl for our lapse in best wishes Fifteen of the seats are by geo- judgment. We have changed the paints a picture graphic region; six seats are for repre- headline on our website. Thank To the good people of Park sentatives in the categories of renter, you for calling it to our attention. Re “Incoming D.A. George Labrea News and Beverly Press, business, education, religion, other Gascón vows reform,” Dec. 3 hoping this [note] brings you nonprofit and at-large. Candidates issue some holiday cheer. It looks like must be 18 and live, work, own prop- D.A.’s actions must you made it through 2020. erty or be part of the six special inter- speak louder [The] puff piece on George Congratulations! Keep up the est categories in the GWNC area. Gascón failed to mention that he good work! A happy holiday sea- For information, call (213)978- than words was heavily backed and son to you all. And hang in there! 0444, visit financed by George Soros and clerk.lacity.org/elections/neighbor- Re “Gascón advances plan to that he left San Francisco in Charles Bouton hood-council-elections, or greater- eliminate cash bail,” Dec. 17 issue such shambles that he didn’t Wilcox Avenue wilshire.org. 12 December 24, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 1000 block of N. committed a petty theft in the 400 committed a grand theft in the Croft at 8 p.m. block of S. Western. 8900 block of Melrose. P OLICE BLOTTER Dec. 13 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- petty theft in the 6100 block of tim in the 7100 block of Santa An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Hollywood at 6:30 p.m. Monica at 6:46 p.m. tim near the corner of Hollywood The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the and Cherokee at 12:05 a.m. At 6:50 p.m., an unknown suspect areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between Dec. 18 committed a petty theft in the 5500 Dec. 10 and Dec. 18. The information was compiled from At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- block of Hollywood. crimemapping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: At 7:55 p.m., an unknown suspect pect stole a vehicle parked near Los Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los committed a petty theft in the 1000 the corner of Van Ness and An unknown suspect assaulted a Angeles County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855- block of N. Fuller. Sunset. victim near the corner of San 8850, and the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. Vicente and Orange at 7:10 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a Los Angeles Police grand theft in the 1000 block of N. At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Beverly Hills Police West Hollywood Department Highland at 1 a.m. stole a vehicle parked near the corner of Highland and Melrose.

Department Sheriff’s Station At 11:45 a.m., an unknown sus- Dec. 10 An unknown suspect committed a pect assaulted a victim in the 5500 Dec. 13 Dec. 13 block of Romaine. burglary in the 7900 block of W. At 2:05 a.m., an unknown suspect Third at 8:10 p.m. At 11:13 p.m., an unknown sus- At 3:50 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 800 An unknown suspect committed a pect committed a burglary in the stole a vehicle parked near the block of N. La Cienega. petty theft in the 6100 bock of Dec. 15 9000 block of Wilshire. corner of Holloway and Hacienda. Santa Monica at 5 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a An arson fire was reported in the burglary in the 600 block of Dec. 14 At 6:50 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 1700 block of 1000 block of Martel at 4:30 a.m. Masselin at 4 a.m. robbed a victim in the 5600 block N. Orange at 12:01 a.m.

An unknown suspect committed a of San Vicente. burglary in the 100 block of N. La Dec. 14 At 8:35 a.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim near the corner At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect Cienega at 1 a.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- committed a petty theft in the 1000 At 11:55 a.m., an unknown sus- of El Centro and Sunset. cle parked in the 5100 block of block of N. Mansfield. At 3 a.m., a vandalism incident pect committed a petty theft in the Melrose at 7 p.m. was reported in the 200 block of N. 1000 block of N. Gardner. An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 1600 block of Vine An unknown suspect burglarized a Rodeo. At 7:10 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 1500 block of An unknown suspect committed a at 8:57 a.m. assaulted a victim in the 800 block N. Gardner at 11:30 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 1200 block of N. of Vine. petty theft in the 8600 block of Hayworth at 1:38 p.m. At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 5500 At 2:45 p.m., an unknown suspect Wilshire at 10 a.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- robbed a victim in the 8400 block At 2:05 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Melrose. cle parked near the corner of Las of Beverly. At 11:58 a.m., an unknown sus- committed a petty theft in the 1100 Palmas and Leland at 10:30 p.m. pect committed a petty theft in the block of N. La Brea. An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 1000 block of An unknown suspect committed a 300 block of N. Rodeo. Dec. 14 burglary in the 800 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a S. Wooster at 6 p.m. Hudson at 6:25 p.m. A vandalism incident was reported petty theft in the 7100 block of At 1:40 a.m., an unknown suspect in the 200 block of Beverly at Santa Monica at 3:05 p.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a robbed a victim in the 7600 block At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect noon. victim near the corner of of Beverly. stole a vehicle parked in the 1600 At 4:52 p.m., an unknown suspect Homewood and Vine at 8:50 p.m. block of N. Formosa. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 800 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of N. Palm. Dec. 11 tim near the corner of Willoughby An unknown suspect committed a 100 block of N. Rexford. and La Brea at 2:11 a.m. burglary in the 1600 block of A suspect assaulted a victim dur- At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect Schrader at 10:30 p.m. ing a domestic violence incident in burglarized a vehicle parked in the Dec. 15 At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect the 7300 block of Santa Monica at 400 block of Hauser. robbed a victim in the 600 block of Dec. 16 6 p.m. An unknown suspect stole auto S. Ridgeley. An unknown suspect burglarized a parts in the 100 block of N. Hamel At 1:30 a.m., a suspect assaulted At 8:31 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 400 block of at 3:25 a.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a a victim during a domestic vio- committed a petty theft in the 1300 S. Orange at 4 p.m. victim near the corner of lence incident in the 1600 block of block of N. Crescent Heights. At 1:48 p.m., an unknown suspect McCadden and Leland at 8 p.m. N. Argyle. committed a petty theft in the 300 At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a victim near the corner block of N. Canon. Dec. 15 At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect robbed a vic- of Bronson and Carlos. omitted a petty theft in the 6100 tim near the corner of Fifth and A vandalism incident was reported An unknown suspect burglarized a block of Hollywood. Manhattan at 3:15 a.m. in the 300 block of S. Bedford at vehicle parked in the 8900 block of An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 300 block of Arnaz 3:30 p.m. Beverly at 9 a.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a At 5:30 a.m., an unknown suspect at 7:30 p.m. victim in the 5800 block of burglarized a vehicle parked near At 6:05 p.m., an unknown suspect At 12:15 p.m., an unknown sus- Hollywood at 10:50 a.m. the corner of Yucca and Wilcox. committed a burglary in the 600 pect burglarized a vehicle parked Dec. 12 block of N. Crescent. in the 8900 block of Beverly. At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a stole a vehicle parked in the 500 vehicle parked near the corner of Dec. 16 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- burglary in the 100 block of N. block of N. Larchmont. Sycamore and Fountain at 7 a.m. cle parked in the 1100 block of Fairfax at 12:31 a.m. At 11:32 a.m., an unknown sus- Hacienda at 5 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a At noon, an unknown suspect pect assaulted a victim near the At 2:30 a.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked near the corner of committed a petty theft in the 6200 corner of Wilshire and Canon. At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim near the corner of McCadden and De Longpre at block of W. Third. stole a vehicle parked in the 1400 Sixth and Fairfax. 11:20 a.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- block of Laurel. An unknown suspect committed a tim near the corner of Rexford and An unknown suspect stole a bicy- At 11:35 a.m., an unknown sus- petty theft in the 800 block of N. La Wilshire at 10:40 p.m. Dec. 16 cle in the 1600 block of Vine at 6 pect burglarized a vehicle parked Brea at 4:30 p.m. a.m. in the 1100 block of N. La Brea. An unknown suspect burglarized a At 4:40 p.m., an unknown suspect Dec. 17 At 11:50 a.m., an unknown sus- vehicle parked in the 8600 block of An unknown suspect committed a assaulted a victim in the 4100 pect burglarized a vehicle parked A vandalism incident was reported Melrose at 8 a.m. petty theft in the 1400 block of N. block of Sixth. in the 1600 block of Vista Del in the 100 block of N. San Vicente Martel at 1 p.m. Mar. at 4:42 a.m. At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a

burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 2:50 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 6600 block of An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 6:30 p.m., a vandalism incident 8400 block of Clinton. stole a vehicle parked near the Whitley Terrace at 6 p.m. tim in the 100 block of S. was reported in the 300 block of corner of Melrose and Council. Poinsettia at 4:30 p.m. Alpine. An unknown suspect assaulted a At 9:40 p.m., an unknown suspect

victim in the 1200 block of N. La An unknown suspect committed a assaulted a victim in the 1500 Brea at 4:50 p.m. At 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect grand theft in the 5300 block of block of Vine. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- burglarized a vehicle parked in the cle parked near the corner of San Vicente at 3 p.m. At 6:15 p.m., an unknown suspect 1200 block of S. Alfred. Gregory and Robertson at 10 p.m. Dec. 17 assaulted a victim near the corner At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a of Crescent Heights and Santa robbed a victim near the corner of Dec. 18 burglary in the 6600 block of At 10:10 p.m., an unknown sus- Monica. Las Palmas and Sunset. pect robbed a victim near the cor- Melrose at 5:30 p.m. ner of Eighth and Ridgeley. At 2:55 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 5:40 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked in the tim in the 9000 block of Beverly at robbed a victim in the 200 block of petty theft in the 6600 block of Dec. 18 9600 block of Wilshire. 7 p.m. S. La Brea. Franklin at 6 p.m.

An unknown suspect burglarized a A robbery was reported in the 1100 Dec. 17 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 6:20 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Lillian at 3 a.m. vehicle parked in the 9400 block of committed a petty theft in the 6600 Charleville at 2:58 p.m. tim in the 300 block of N. Croft at At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- 6:20 p.m. block of Sunset. At 3:40 a.m., an unknown suspect

pect committed a burglary in the committed a petty theft near the Dec. 19 1100 block of N. Hayworth. At 6:45 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- corner of La Brea and Oakwood. robbed a victim near the corner of cle parked in the 1200 block of S. At midnight, an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a Formosa and Third. Ridgeley at 6:30 p.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- stole a vehicle parked in the 200 burglary in the 900 block of N. tim in the 7200 block of Sunset at block of S. La Cienega. Kings at 4 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect 7:45 a.m. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 December 24, 2020

Project Angel Food assisted with holiday meal distribution Subir Chowdhury, a globally rec- service this Christmas when so bers of the Chowdhury family ognized business consultant and many people feel isolated or alone,” joined Project Angel Food best-selling author of “The Chowdhury said. “I write that Executive Director Richard Ayoub Difference: When Good Enough straightforwardness, thoughtful- on Dec. 20 to place holiday mes- Isn’t Enough,” has sponsored ness, accountability and resolve are sages on meals and deliver them to Christmas Eve meals for 2,300 crit- key to the success of any organiza- clients. ically ill Los Angeles residents tion, and I see that reflected in the “With COVID cases soaring in served by Project Angel Food. work of Project Angel Food. They Los Angeles, our clients are more Chowdhury has transformed are clear on their mission to give to cautious and concerned than ever,” lives by teaching people how to others, are thoughtful in their com- Ayoub said. “Thanks to the com- develop a caring mindset inside and passion, [have] said they would passion of Subir and Malini outside of the workplace. This holi- never miss a meal during the pan- Chowdhury, their children and their day season, he and his family have demic and haven’t, and are resolved foundation, our most vulnerable put those principles into practice to give back to the community in a among us can experience the peace supporting the meal distribution way that completely aligns with the that the promise of Christmas Eve through the Subir and Malini Subir and Malini Chowdhury holds. We are grateful.” photo courtesy of Project Angel Food Chowdhury Foundation. Foundation’s mission.” For information, visit The Chowdhury family recently stepped in to ensure Project Angel Food “It is our honor to be able to be of In celebration of the gift, mem- angelfood.org. clients have meals during the holidays. Rams player creates new series about love of food Sebastian Joseph-Day, number “My two tional support. 69, left, starting nose tackle for the favorite things Joseph-Day’s love of food came Los Angeles Rams, will debut his (besides football) are from his parents, who are from digital series, “Dine & Bash,” Haiti. As a child, he watched his which focuses on his love of food food and culture.” parents make everything from and culture, on Jan. 1, 2021. The Sebastian Joseph-Day Chilean seabass to homemade risot- series, which airs on YouTube, will Joseph-Day, who plays a key role to and his favorite lamb dish. highlight local restaurants in Los in the Rams’ No. 1-ranked defense Combining his love of food and Angeles, sharing their origin sto- in the NFL, donated meals to front- passion to uplift others around him, ries, top dishes and what makes line workers and hosted his own Joseph-Day created “Dine & them so unique. online fundraiser to raise even more Bash.” “My two favorite things (besides money for COVID-19 relief this “I’m trying to really grow and football) are food and culture,” offseason. Joseph-Day has also become a part of the L.A., commu- Joseph-Day said. “There’s a story been active in social justice initia- nity and what’s a better way than to behind every storefront, and I’m tives, recently writing an op-ed in get to know my neighbors through photo courtesy of Ramblin’Fan excited to take viewers on this jour- Medium on educational inequality their food,” Joseph-Day said. ney with me. Tune in to see which as well as presenting a check on For information, visit restaurants receive ‘Dine & Bash’s’ behalf of the Players Coalition to youtube.com/channel/UCMP3OiM Restaurant News stamp of approval.” schools in the L.A. area for educa- 88-96zcj1v9gJb1g. From page 13 items to make your own healthy breakfast, snack, lunch and dinner at home. Weekly pantry box items may include grain-free bagels, vegan hemp burgers, plantain bread, apple and cinnamon cereal, tortilla wraps, Himalayan salt chips, spinach and coconut cheese dip, coconut cheese, and rosemary and thyme crackers. Follow founder Daniella Hunter’s recipes by ordering her new cookbook “Nourish Yourself, Nurture Our World” on ChowNow. The cookbook features personal stories and more than 100 plant-focused, gluten-free, grain-free and dairy-free Mexican- inspired recipes, bringing the healthy flavors from her renowned Real Coconut Kitchen straight into your own home. Delivery is available with- in a 25-mile radius and includes Beverly Hills and West Hollywood. Order Spice Up a one-time box or weekly boxes on ChowNow for pickup, curbside or delivery at chownow.com/order/20404/locations/29397. 23401 Civic Your Life Center Way, Malibu. with these Epic Blends! CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING

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After answers are input into the app, they can then be tracked as data points that are connected to the specific locations where outreach photo courtesy of LAHSA team members conduct the sur- A new app allows the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority to con- veys. duct more frequent welfare checks. “The HOTSpot app has been a valuable tool for our outreach work- ers as they work daily to prevent the COVID-19 tests. It also resulted in projections at the start of the pan- spread of COVID-19 among our 24 calls to 911 to help for someone demic, LAHSA administrators unsheltered neighbors,” LAHSA in need, and 50 calls to the Los said. HOTSpot is among many pro- Executive Director Heidi Marston Angeles County Department of grams that have been successful at said. Public Health for assistance. preventing widespread transmis- Between the app’s launch on Beyond data collection, the app sion of COVID-19 among unshel- April 20 and Nov. 25, outreach has helped the outreach teams con- tered people, including Project teams conducted 35,946 surveys. In nect symptomatic clients directly to Roomkey and the city of LA’s total, the app helped identify 225 the DPH Hotline so they can be emergency shelters and trailers. people as symptomatic. As of Oct. triaged for a quarantine and isola- In addition to helping track 26, the data collected by the app led tion unit. It also allows LAHSA to potential outbreaks in encamp- to the administration of 304 share symptomatic data and loca- ments, the app also helped immedi- tions with the Los Angeles County ately identify whether the people Department of Health Services, surveyed qualified to be sheltered which can quickly deploy a testing via Project Roomkey, which team to the area if needed. remains operational for the next State bill aims As of Nov. 30, there were nearly several months while LAHSA’s 2,440 confirmed cases of COVID- COVID-19 Recovery Plans is for- 19 among people experiencing mulated. to end cycle of homelessness. That is well below For information, visit lahsa.org. The cover of the Dec. 19, 1957, issue of the Park Labrea News showed a towering Christmas tree illuminated in Hancock Park, the greenspace surrounding the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum. The pho- homelessness tograph was taken by Col. Arthur P. Von Deesten, a former Curson Assemblywoman Luz Rivas (D- Avenue resident in the Park La Brea towers, which can be seen in the Arleta) recently introduced background. The holidays were particularly festive that year, with Assembly Bill 71 to establish a per- many sites decorated throughout the Miracle Mile, according to the manent source of funding to reverse accompanying article. The staff at the Park Labrea News and Beverly the cycle of homelessness in Press wishes everyone a safe and festive holiday season. California. Rivas immediately intro- duced the bill after being sworn in to her second term, and said it is one of many steps necessary as the coron- avirus pandemic continues to endan- WeHo announces V-Day plans ger health and the economy. In anticipation of the 22nd Horvath said. “A hard truth “California is facing an unprece- anniversary of V�Day in 2021, the remains: the staggering statistic dented homelessness crisis that has city of West Hollywood is encour- that one in three women globally the potential for becoming a full aging the community to support will be beaten or raped during her blown catastrophe if California fails VOICES, a new piece curated by lifetime. I encourage the West to rise up and meet this moment,” poet and organizer Aja Monet. Hollywood community to take Rivas said. “AB 71 will provide a The public can submit poems, action and participate in the V-Day stable and ongoing funding source to monologues and songs from Black VOICES project, and I look for- help local governments in every cor- women around the world that will ward to raising awareness in ner of this great state implement be assembled into a V-Day perfor- February for the V-Day global day much needed policies and programs mance piece anticipated for fall of action, which aims to end vio- that have failed to be advanced 2021. The deadline for submissions lence against women and girls, because of limited and inconsistent is Dec. 31. For information and to once and for all.” funding which would ultimately apply, visit voices.vday.org. More than two decades ago, V’s leave our local communities to fend V (formerly Eve Ensler), play “The Vagina Monologues” for themselves. Closing corporate founder of V-Day, recently launched V-Day, bringing wide- loopholes and asking our state’s announced that “The Vagina spread attention to issues of harass- wealthiest residents to pitch in will Monologues” will not be per- ment, rape, battery, incest, female provide the first-ever dedicated fund- formed as part of the annual global genital mutilation and sex slavery. ing source to combat homelessness.” V-Day awareness campaign. Every year, the play is performed Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Instead, the focus is on VOICES, a by local activists to raise awareness endorsed the measure. new interdisciplinary performance and funds for organizations sup- “Over the course of the COVID- arts project and campaign ground- porting women. The events have 19 pandemic, California has shown ed in Black women’s stories. The raised more than $120 million for what’s possible when we pour time, goal is to unify the vision of ending grassroots, anti-violence groups energy, attention and resources into violence against women: cis and safe houses worldwide. swift solutions to bring our unshel- women, trans women and non- In February, the city will again tered residents indoors,” Garcetti binary people across the African commemorate V-Day with activi- said. “The state legislature has an Continent and African Diaspora. ties urging community members to immense opportunity: to deploy a “The city of West Hollywood add their voices to the global effort clear-cut strategy to address the has supported the mission of the V- to end violence against women via homelessness crisis, make lasting Day movement for many years in the hashtag #vday. Violence pre- investments in needed services and many ways, including sponsoring vention and awareness information support, and deliver housing, health local productions of ‘The Vagina will also be highlighted including care, help and hope to our most vul- Monologues,’ and hosting annual the city’s “Only Yes Means Yes” nerable neighbors.” community events for the One public awareness campaign about Bring California Home, a coalition Billion Rising Campaign, which is sexual assault, which promotes the of elected officials and advocates the biggest mass action to end vio- important message of consent. throughout California, is supporting lence against women in history,” For information, call (323)848- AB 71. For information, visit West Hollywood Mayor Lindsey 6413 or visit weho.org. a39.asmdc.org and bringcahome.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 December 24, 2020 Time-traveler ‘Tenet’ finds trouble in new places

In a normal year, the latest Christopher Nolan flick would dominate the summer movie sea- son, featuring superheroes, heady sci-fi or trippy neo-noir. “Tenet” – finally available digitally after a ter- rible attempt at a film tirade – attacks all those options, never reaching the high concept the auteur desires. On brand with other Nolan romps, “Tenet” is impervious to spoilers. In short, it tackles time travel, but that’s hardly new territo- ry for this writer-director who lav- ishes in temporal reality across photo courtesy of Dance Camera West most of his directorial work: the lin- “The Circadian Cycle” is among the films to be screened at the ear/nonlinear “Memento,” upcoming “Drive-In” at Santa Monica College. “Batman Begins’” flashbacks in photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures flashbacks, and several timelines John David Washington, center, is joined by his sidekick Robert weeks apart in “Dunkirk,” a World Pattinson, right, in ”Tenet.” War II film. The Broad Stage presents ‘Dance Unfortunately, “Tenet” offers lit- rary anxieties. (Robert Pattinson) and Tenet foot tle new material, instead heavily OK, “Tenet” also poaches anoth- soldier Ives (Aaron Taylor- Camera West Drive-In’ at SMC borrowing from a pair of Nolan’s er Nolan story: his own “Dark Johnson). For that matter, previous flicks. First, “Inception. Knight” trilogy. Washington’s pro- Washington’s performance reads The Broad Stage is presenting together – were chosen out of the What the four-time Oscar winner tagonist in “Tenet” enjoys some quite flat, not the charming lead in a unique drive-in experience 260 festival entries from over 35 did for dreams (the whole dream- top-tier spy tech, moves through the Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman” in with “Dance Camera West countries internationally. within-a-dream-within-in-a-dream story like the world’s greatest 2018. Drive-In, Best of the Festival.” The lineup for “Dance heist), “Tenet” attempts with time detective and hones a special ability Normally, mid-level Nolan still The festival will showcase the Camera West Drive-In, Best of travel, or “inversion,” which occurs as a non-powered man traversing a ascends some directors’ best contri- very best dance films from the Festival” includes films when objects and people move changing world ripe with a new bution. Alas, “Tenet” enjoys no around the world on the big which will premiere for the first backwards. kind of villainy. such grace: no points for effort or screen with two different pro- time in Los Angeles, if not the It might sound complicated, but Too bad villainous Sator defenses in support of some good grams on Sat, Jan. 30, and entire country or world. The an unnamed CIA agent (John David (Kenneth Branagh reprising a ideas. It’s a mess trying so hard to Sunday, Jan. 31, outdoors at the films range from dance in wide Washington, credited as “the Russian accent), an arms dealer at be smart. Santa Monica College Bundy open landscapes to those shelter- Protagonist” here), who joins the the center of a possible Third World That worked for over 20 years, Campus - East Parking Lot. ing in place at home, all reflect- secretive Tenet organization to sub- War (yawn), pales in comparison to but this time, a Michael Bay aes- The “Drive-In” programs are a ing the times we are experienc- due an elusive threat from the other Nolan inventions and adapta- thetic overpowers anything unique selection of the top- ing with COVID-19. It is a way future, serves as the everyman tions. Sator is a caricature of vil- thoughtful, especially come a liter- ranked dance films of 2021, to experience the outdoors in learning the ropes alongside lainy, not empathetic, charming, ally explosive climax as mind- serving as the grand finale of the new ways and from different unknowing spectators. intriguing or anything else – just numbing as any “Transformers” month-long annual Dance vantage points while spotlight- A decade ago, Nolan’s dream bland. His own wife Kat (Elizabeth finale. What’s more, the one clever Camera West festival. ing the artist’s experience of heister permitted a degree of ambi- Debicki) describes why she can’t moment feels like “Doctor Strange” These films – a medium where confinement. guity while memorably appropriat- divorce him with one of many theft (you’ll know it when you see energy, vitality, movement, For information and tickets, ing Freudian ideas on insane set cliché lines that pepper the screen- it). music, cinematography and the visit thebroadstage.org/dance- pieces. The latter remains true in play: “If he can’t have it, no one Whelp, 2020 sucks, and it found passion of choreography come camerawest. “Tenet,” though the latest film takes can.” a way to take down the mighty exposition too far, over explaining As usual, Nolan really doesn’t Chris Nolan, who even decided to every little mystery (no spinning care about female characters, throw shade at long-time distribut- totem questioning if the hero ever briefly using a scientist (Clémence ing partner Warner Bros. regarding woke up). Poésy, who should’ve been the its decision to put all 2021 films on Nolan’s second bit of self-plagia- agent’s M, appearing in more than HBO Max, which Nolan then rism hales from “Interstellar:” one scene), a misused character called the worst streaming service someone or something from some- (Dimple Kapadia, as an arms dealer (clearly he hasn’t tried out Peacock where or sometime is behind inver- and Tenet operative) and Debicki as or scrolled a couple pages into sion. And much like “Interstellar,” a brooding damsel for most of the Prime’s genre tabs). Hopefully, the revelation amounts to very little, film. “Tenet” and his ire are just part of a twist with no stakes beyond a Meanwhile, dull male counters the 2020 fever dream. If not, thanks superficial reference to contempo- abound: the agent’s sidekick Neil for “The Dark Knight.” Celtic Thunder livestreams Christmas favorites Bringing together their affinity for great popular songs with out- standing live performances, Irishmen Damian McGinty, Keith Harkin, Paul Byrom and Ryan Kelly and Scotsman George Donaldson of Celtic Thunder pay homage to cherished holiday favorites in their online holiday concert, “Celtic Thunder Christmas,” streaming through Dec. 26. Viewers will be enthralled by unique interpretations of seasonal classics such as “Winter Wonderland,” “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” and “Let it Snow,” as well as beautiful original compositions such as photo courtesy of Nederlander Concerts “Christmas Morning Donegal” and Celtic Thunder is performing holiday favorites online. “Christmas Overture.” Celtic Thunder fan favorites “Hallelujah” filmed in front of a live audience at reflecting on the original perfor- and their haunting a cappella ver- the Mid-Hudson Theatre in mance. sion of “Amazing Grace” are also Poughkeepsie, N.Y. in 2010 and has The video is available to view part of the treats that “Celtic not been available to the public from Wednesday, Dec. 23, at 7 p.m. Thunder Christmas” delivers. since 2015. The online concert ver- through Saturday, Dec. 26, at 7 p.m. Produced by Sharon Browne and sion includes bonus 2020 footage Tickets cost $35 and are avail- longtime collaborator Phil Coulter, of Celtic Thunder principals able from showtix4u.com/event- “Celtic Thunder Christmas” was spreading holiday cheer while details/43298. 18 December 24, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press YoungArts announces new programming The National YoungArts Foundation will be supporting YoungArts award winners with new professional development opportunities starting in January. YoungArts’ offerings will focus on four key areas: free virtual pro- gramming for artists and audiences, creative development and presenta- tion opportunities, community sup- port, engagement and networking, and financial awards. “We are thrilled to be able to con- tinue and build upon our support for early career artists across all disci- plines. The tools that we provide our award winners at every level will not only help them to thrive artistically, but also enrich their photo courtesy of the Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience connections within the communi- Celebrated Israeli-American composer Shulamit Ran will headline ty,” YoungArts Executive Director photo by Jason Koerner the upcoming virtual Jewish Music Masterclass. Jewel Malone said. 2020 YoungArts winner in film Kai Tomizawa is among the group of Programming will kick off on young artists to benefit from the national program. Jan. 3 with National YoungArts Jewish Music Masterclass Week. YoungArts award winners at Nora Kroll Rosenbaum and to help raise funds to support artists the finalist level, the organization’s Grammy award-winning audio across the country. Bringing togeth- highest level, will have the opportu- engineer Patrick Smith. er artwork contributions from series continues with Ran nity to participate in a week-long Following the intensive pro- YoungArts award winners and Award-winning Israeli- set equally on composition and virtual program of workshops and gram, audiences across the country notable guest artists, the celebratory panels. Opportunities include inter- American composer Shulamit piano performance, and she will have the opportunity to meet film will include hundreds of one- Ran will take the mantle at the acquired an outstanding reputa- disciplinary collaboration, project- the next generation of artists begin- of-a-kind digital frames that will be based assignments and classes with upcoming virtual Jewish Music tion as a brilliant pianist on con- ning Monday, Jan. 25, at 5 p.m. available for purchase to support Masterclass on Tuesday, Jan. 5. cert stages in North America, renowned guest artists who will through six nights of free virtual YoungArts. provide insight, coaching and men- The series, which invites audi- Europe, Israel and Argentina. public performances, writers’ read- Following National YoungArts ences to engage with some of the Soon after, she devoted herself torship throughout the week. ings and an exhibition. There will Week, 60 YoungArts finalists will Guest artists for National biggest names in Jewish music, entirely to composition, and her also be a digital anthology and cat- be nominated by YoungArts to is presented by the Lowell music has since been played by YoungArts Week include Grammy alogue available on youngarts.org. become a U.S. Presidential Scholar Award-winning vocalist and song- Milken Center for Music of leading performing organiza- Throughout the week, YoungArts in the Arts. American Jewish Experience at tions throughout the world writer Lisa Fischer, Grammy will screen “Together, a short film,” For more information, visit youn- Award-winning film composer the UCLA Herb Alpert School of including the Israel a new animated film commissioned garts.org. Music. Philharmonic and the New York In teaching the class, artists Philharmonic. will discuss their work and share “Shulamit Ran has never for- García partners with InnerCity Struggle to help kids their inspiration by reflecting on gotten that a vital essence of Los Angeles Unified School munity-based organizations like via post mail to uphold public how the music may relate to their composition is communication,” District Board of Education mem- InnerCity Struggle and Great health guidelines. Students have Jewish identity. All programs are Chicago Tribune critic John von ber Mónica García is working Public Schools Now for their been selected from multiple free and will be offered through Rhein wrote following the world with InnerCity Struggle to help willingness to meet the needs of schools, including Theodore Zoom. premiere of her work “Legends” students in need. our most vulnerable families,” Roosevelt High School, Ran was born in Tel Aviv and by the Chicago Symphony Recently, InnerCity Struggle García said. “We are being chal- Woodrow Wilson High School, began composing songs to Orchestra. received a $5,000 grant from One lenged in every way, but my focus Abraham Lincoln High School, Hebrew poetry at the age of 7. Other upcoming masterclasses Family L.A., an initiative of Great is to support our communities in James Garfield High School and By 9, she was studying composi- include Gerard Edery on Jan. 19, Public Schools Now, to support every way possible, and most Boyle Heights Continuation High tion and piano with some of David Krakauer on March 2 and 50 in-need families in the Los importantly, learning at home.” School. Israel’s most noted musicians, Julia Adolphe on March 16. Angeles area with $100 gift cards. "The ongoing COVID-19 pan- “We are very grateful for this and at the age of 14 Ran received For more information, visit One Family L.A. is a pandemic demic continues to disproportion- critical support for our youth and a scholarship to attend the schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/event/je relief and advocacy fund estab- ately impact students of color families during this challenging Mannes School of Music in New wish-music-masterclass-featur- lished in March to support low- from low-income households," time,” InnerCity Struggle York. At that time, her focus was ing-shulamit-ran. income families disproportionate- said Ana Ponce, executive direc- Executive Director Maria Brenes ly impacted by COVID-19. tor of Great Public Schools Now. said. “We must continue to work To identify local families facing “[García and InnerCity Struggle] together to support our highest- financial hardship due to the pan- are working tirelessly to assist our need communities through mutu- Rosewood STEM Magnet demic, InnerCity Struggle is most vulnerable students, and we al-aid efforts. Together, we must Urban Planning & Urban Design working with García. are humbled to support their demand more and equitable pub- “I am honored to continue serv- efforts with One Family L.A. lic resources for our communities n ing our families during this diffi- funding.” which have been most impacted We Our Students! cult time and am especially grate- Gift cards have been distrib- by the economic and health cri- ful to continue working with com- uted to 50 pre-selected families sis.” Children’s Institute raises $470,000 for L.A. families At its third annual Cape & Gown Gala on Dec. 12, Children’s Institute Inc. raised $470,000 to support critical programs that serve Los Angeles communities. This year’s gala was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but NOW ENROLLING! nonetheless the event united 200 Be a part of the first Urban Planning attendees in celebrating CII’s important work. and Urban Design STEM magnet in LAUSD! “We know firsthand how deeply Rosewood is a community that nurtures the whole child and through trauma can adversely affect the a STEM focus, with an urban planning and urban design theme, health and well-being of those who have experienced great injustices. there are many pathways to meet your child’s interests. Experiencing racism is trauma. As Rosewood has a full time music teacher with students an organization, we fight for equity photo courtesy of the Children’s Institute receiving music theory, keyboarding and ukulele. every day. And as a nation, we must Multiple people spoke during the recent Cape & Gown gala. Clockwise Students take part in the Mindfulness Lab, Science Lab, address racist policies in order for from top left: emcee Loni Love, Billie Eilish, Wesley Lowery, Emada Technology Lab, and our brand new Makerspace. children and communities of color Tingirides, Yarelly Rosas, LaRae & Royalty, Amelia Moran Ceja, Rob Rosewood is also a Social Emotional Focus school. to reach their full potential,” CII Reiner and Martine Singer (center.) President and CEO Martine Singer Contact our main office for guidance with the application process. said. LAPD Deputy Chief Emada Funds raised at the gala directly Emceed by Emmy Award-win- Tingirides, Grammy Award-win- support CII’s early education, Your child may be eligible for transportation. ning TV host and author Loni Love, ning singer-songwriter Billie Eilish behavioral health and family Visit www.rosewoodelementary.org or call (323)651-0166 the evening featured Pulitzer Prize- and acclaimed producer Rob strengthening programs. For infor- winning journalist Wesley Lowery, Reiner. mation, visit childrensinstitute.org. 503 N. Croft Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90048 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 December 24, 2020

Law student nabs scholarship for KCCLA offers online Korean classes for 2021 viewpoint on future of legal system The Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles will launch a new Talkov Law has announced that semester of online Korean classes Jacob Kovacs-Goodman is the win- beginning on Jan. 5. ner of the 2020 Future of the Law A total of nine levels are Scholarship. offered, from introductory Scholarship applicants were Korean to advanced. asked to write a brief narrative of KCCLA also offers a free their background and interests and online Korean level test at sejong- an essay on their ideas for the future hakdang.org/sjcu/levelTest/level of the law, emphasizing how inno- Guide.do, which will allow peo- vation and technology can enhance ple to get an immediate evalua- access to justice for all Americans. tion of their appropriate level. Applicants were judged on overall Each class will be strictly photo courtesy of KCCLA writing ability, argument presenta- capped at 30 students to ensure Online Korean classes begin on Jan. 5 though the Korean Cultural tion and persuasion. photo courtesy of Talkov Law the best possible remote learning Center, Los Angeles. Kovacs-Goodman, a third-year Jacob Kovacs-Goodman experience. As with the other ses- Harvard Law School student, will sions, the winter 2021 classes will levels will not be permitted. first-come, first-served basis. receive a $1,000 merit-based schol- ambitious law student,” Talkov run every Tuesday evening from The program is open to anyone For more information, call arship based on his achievements said. 7 to 9 p.m. 18 or older interested in learning (323)936-3025 or visit and essay discussing technology Kovacs-Goodman is a California Students can register for one about Korean language and cul- kccla.org/koreanlanguagepro- and innovation in the traditionally native and 2013 graduate of level, however transfers between ture. Registration is available on a gram. outdated field of law. Stanford University. He is currently “The future of law will burn studying the intersection of law and brighter, especially if lawyers agree technology. to wade into unfamiliar waters and The firm also selected Elizabeth WeHo presents ‘Virtual Theatre’ through Dec. 31 bring new solutions to bear on their Dayhuff to receive a $500 merit- cases. Which, given law’s self-per- based scholarship. She graduated For several years, the city of able to connect to the videos by Acts” and written by under the ception as a problem-solving field, from the University of Tennessee West Hollywood’s arts division pointing their cell phone cameras pseudonym Jane Mast before should be an easy sell,” Kovacs- Knoxville in May and will begin has presented free “Theatre in the at QR codes placed on stickers or Mae West became a blockbuster Goodman wrote in his essay. law studies this coming fall. Parks” programming. This year, banners at businesses and parks Hollywood star, “The Drag” is Talkov Law President Scott Applications are open for the as the world continues to navigate throughout the city while they about the cost of living with a Talkov said Kovacs-Goodman was 2021 Future of the Law the pandemic, the city is present- wait in one of the many lines that secret life. a deserving recipient of the award. Scholarship. ing two virtual theater experi- are part of daily life during the “The Drag” enthralled, but also “[I’m] pleased to offer this schol- For information, visit ences produced by Playwrights COVID-19 pandemic as busi- scandalized, audiences in theaters arship to such a dedicated and talkovlaw.com/scholarship. Ink and Classical Theatre Lab. nesses seek to ensure social just outside of New York City Due to extremely positive feed- (physical) distancing by limiting where it opened in 1927. The back about these virtual theater occupancy. play’s portrayal of homosexuality experiences from community West Hollywood businesses and drag queens led to authorities members and local businesses, where community members can shutting down performances after the program has been extended view “While You Wait” videos just two weeks. through Thursday, Dec. 31, the include Book Soup, Starbucks, This Classical Theatre Lab city recently announced. Tashman Home Center, Trader reading features guest artists Playwrights Ink, a collabora- Joe’s and the UPS Store. Kelly Mantle, Roger Q. Mason tive of eight Southern California With theater audiences unlikely and T. Ashanti Mozelle. A singer, playwrights with more than 100 to gather in shared spaces for songwriter, and comedian, as well local and national productions to many months, “While You Wait” as actor, Mantle guest-starred on their collective credit, brings serves as a playful reminder that “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” An “While You Wait” to patrons in the show must go on(line) by tak- accomplished writer/performer, West Hollywood waiting in line at ing theater to people on the streets Mason penned and starred in local businesses. where they work, shop and play. “Lavender Men” at Skylight “While You Wait” offers the Classical Theatre Lab, a non- Theatre. Mozelle can be seen in West Hollywood community bite- profit organization devoted to “Trade,” the 2019 feature film sized virtual theater experiences exploring theater, literature and based on true story of a Los by presenting eight one- to two- performance, brings a costumed Angeles transgender prostitute. minute mini-plays, monologues online reading of “The Drag” by Videos are available to view and animations, all examining the Mae West to life. Subtitled “A online at weho.org/arts or theme of waiting. Viewers will be Homosexual Comedy in Three bit.ly/wehoartstheatre.

photo courtesy of CTG D’Lo is a finalist for Center Theatre Group’s 2021 Dorothy and Richard E. Sherwood Award. CTG’s Sherwood finalists named Three finalists have been selected performances, installations and for Center Theatre Group’s 2021 films. Her work has been seen at Dorothy and Richard E. Sherwood institutions including The Wallis, Award: D’Lo, Lena Sands and the Kirk Douglas Theater, the Getty Mikaal Sulaiman. Villa and the Skirball Cultural CTG is recognizing this year’s Center. finalists for their exceptional contri- Sulaiman works primarily as a butions to the Los Angeles theater sound designer and composer, in landscape and their impressive addition to writing and directing. work as innovative and adventur- He currently hosts the podcast ous artists. “Black Enso.” Paying tribute to the memory of Since 1996, Center Theatre Dorothy and Richard Sherwood, Group has recognized and celebrat- the $10,000 award aims to cultivate ed local theatre artists with the innovative theater artists working in Richard E. Sherwood Award. In Los Angeles who push formal and 2018 Dorothy Sherwood, Richard’s aesthetic boundaries and demon- wife and fellow champion of inno- strate dedication to improving their vative and adventurous theatre respective artistic fields. The win- artists, passed away. To honor the ner of the $10,000 award will be passion and dedication of both announced in 2021. The two addi- patrons of the arts, the award was tional finalists will receive a $2,000 renamed the Dorothy and Richard honorarium. E. Sherwood Award. Richard was D'Lo is a queer/transgender president and then chairman of the Tamil-Sri Lankan-American actor, Center Theatre Group Board of writer and comic. He is currently Directors from 1980 until his pass- working on his latest solo called ing in 1993. “Queer Noise” with support from Mat Diafos Sweeney is the most Center Theatre Group’s library recent recipient of the award. series and the L.A. LGBT Center. For more information, visit cen- Sands designs costumes for live tertheatregroup.org. 20 December 24, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Grand Park’s New Year’s Eve celebration is Dec. 31 The annual flagship West Coast countdown celebration Grand Park’s NYELA will ring in 2021 with a new format as a special national broadcast and streaming event for the first time. With part- nerships with Fuse and new Latin music label Dim Mak En Fuego from two-time Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Steve Aoki, Grand Park’s NYELA, powered by The Music Center, is an opportunity for people around the globe to enjoy the park’s grand-scale New Year’s Eve experience—L.A.-style. Given photo by Matthew Gilmore COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s photo courtesy of Steve Aoki Kamilah Marshall and Terron Brooks star in “Holidaze Harmony.” program is intended to help ensure Grammy-nominated DJ Steve Aoki will perform at Grand Park’s upcom- the public’s safety and well-being ing New Year’s Eve celebration. while preserving the park’s widely ‘Holidaze Harmony’ runs until Jan. 2 embraced New Year’s celebration from L.A.’s Gasolina Party will ready and committed to communi- mix the beats between sets and ty,” she added. Garry Marshall Theatre forces with director Joseph Leo from the comforts of home. bring the local nightlife scene home “I’m excited to celebrate ... [and] announced new encore show Bwarie to deliver a show-stop- Viewers can tune in or log on through Reggaetón. Aoki will close to ring in the new year, around the dates to their popular Christmas ping set list and a joyful glimpse from Thursday, Dec. 31, at 11 p.m. the show following the 3D digital world, in a whole new way, with streaming event “Holidaze into their story. to 12:30 a.m. on Jan. 1. Viewers can countdown with some of his top- music that transcends languages Harmony,” including new bonus The duo, known by fans as the watch on Fuse, or stream on the charting Latin collaborations and and cultures,” Aoki said. “This is material. “Black Donny and Black Fuse YouTube channel, Grand remixes. DJ Eddie One from L.A.’s how L.A. celebrates – a show jam- Starring Broadway stars Marie,” mix variety show come- Park’s digital channels and on The Cali 93.9 FM, along with multime- packed with a fusion of sounds. Terron Brooks and Kamilah dy, dynamic arrangements and Music Center Offstage. dia powerhouse Jessica Flores, will And some cake.” Marshall, the feel-good holiday signature harmonies for a night The event’s signature midnight host Grand Park’s NYELA. In addition to the music, there event will be available through like no other. The virtual concert countdown will include 3D anima- “Even though we may not be will be video segments interspersed Jan. 2. comes in the form of a multi- tion graphics intended to highlight together in the park, the 8th annual throughout the program that spot- The new encore Livestream camera filming from the stage of community, resiliency and Los Grand Park’s NYELA celebration light the many communities of L.A. begins at 5 p.m. on Dec. 24 and the Garry Marshall Theatre. Angeles. The digital countdown will retain all of the high-energy “Rewind 2020” takes viewers on includes additional footage, a Located in Toluca Lake’s show was designed by local inno- performances and party-like atmos- a journey through the top moments bonus song and unlimited video media district, the 130-seat the- vation studio yU+co. phere this beloved program offers of the year; “Ground our Present, on demand through Jan. 2. ater was founded in 1997 as the Aoki will curate both local and Angelenos, but this year with the Dot our Future” features interviews With boundless energy, effort- Falcon Theatre by Garry global talent for the 90-minute twist of reaching a worldwide audi- with leaders of L.A.-based commu- less chemistry and stunning Marshall and reestablished as the music and dance party that he feels ence thanks to Fuse and showing nity organizations; “Team L.A.” vocals, lifelong best friends nonprofit Garry Marshall connects with L.A.’s heart and soul. the world this L.A. tradition,” highlights the voices from popular Brooks (Disney’s “The Lion Theatre in 2017. The “Countdown to 2021” program Grand Park Director Julia Diamond sports franchises; and “What’s King”) and Marshall (NBC’s For more information, visit will introduce audiences to said. Next” focuses on community as “Hairspray! Live”) have joined garrymarshalltheatre.org. Mexican quintet Aquihayaqyuhay and Venezuelan singer Andrekza “Grand Park’s NYELA says a Angelenos share their wish list for and treat fans to a guest perfor- powerful good-bye to 2020 and a L.A. in 2021. mance by recording artist and fash- big hello to 2021 as we look for- For more information, visit ion icon BIA. In addition, 2Deep ward to a brighter future – unified, grandparkla.org or musiccenter.org.

photo by Jeff Lorch Jesse Vargas and Megan Mullally star in “In Development: Iceboy!” Playhouse gives sneek peak at ‘Iceboy’ Pasadena Playhouse has unveiled Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein.” “In Development: Iceboy!” on Her band, Nancy and Beth, will PlayhouseLive. This work gives an release its second album, insiders’ look at the unproduced “Imaginary Friend” in 2021. musical by Mark Hollmann, Erin Offerman is an actor, author, Quinn Purcell and Jay Reiss. humorist and woodworker, best Join Megan Mullally, Nick known as the character of Ron Offerman, Adam DeVine and Swanson on NBC’s hit comedy Laura Bell Bundy as they perform series “Parks & Recreation,” as four new songs and give a rare well as Karl Weathers in the early look at “Iceboy!” The pre- acclaimed FX series “Fargo” and view is directed by Kevin co-host and executive producer of Chamberlain with musical accom- NBC’s “Making It.” paniment by Jesse Vargas. Devine has become one of the From the co-creators of the most sought after comedians in the Broadway hits “The 25th Annual world. His sketch-comedy group, Putnam County Spelling Bee” and Mail Order Comedy, has headlined “Urinetown: The Musical,” shows all over the nation. Most “Iceboy!” tells the absolutely recently, he launched a podcast, untrue story of a 10,000-year-old “This is Important.” neanderthal who's discovered Bundy is an actress, recording frozen in the Arctic, brought to artist, songwriter, director and pro- New York and adopted by Vera ducer. She’s appeared in over 100 Vimm (Mullally), the biggest hundred episodes of television. Broadway star of 1938. But once The project was made possible in thawed, Iceboy (DeVine) becomes part by the Pasadena Arts and an acting sensation whose talents Culture Commission, the city of threaten to upstage the once mighty Pasadena Cultural Affairs Division Vera. and the Playhouse Village Emmy Award-winning actor and Association. musician Mullally has appeared on “In Development: Iceboy!” is Broadway in revivals of “Grease,” available to view for free. “How to Succeed in Business For more information, visit play- Without Really Trying” and Mel houselive.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 December 24, 2020

FromVaccine page 1 distribution begins at local hospitals medical director of the Ruth and Harry Roman Emergency Department at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. “The vaccine gives us an additional, invisible shield and layer of protection.” The state and the Los Angeles County Health Department coordi- nated the distribution of the first 82,873 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines, which were designated for frontline health care workers. Cedars-Sinai was among the first hospitals to receive the vaccines because it has capacity and freezers to store photo by Edwin Folven 450,000 doses of the drug at ultra- Recipients of Councilman Mitch O’Farrell’s distribution received cold temperatures. The vaccines needed food such as produce and eggs. went to 83 hospitals throughout the photo courtesy of Olympia Medical Center county. A second allotment of Dr. Peter Wolfe, an infectious diseases specialist at Olympic Medical 48,750 vaccines was expected to Center, encouraged people to get the vaccine. reach hospitals this week. CD13 families can contact “To actually be involved in the 16,000 EMTs and paramedics, and in Los Angeles and across the coun- planning and thinking through how 300 additional health care workers try, we are filled with new hope that we’re going to make this available will receive the Moderna vaccine there is a light at the end of the tun- councilman’s office for aid to our health care workers, and ulti- during the first allocation. nel. But we’re not out of the woods From page 1 mately to patients here and else- The Los Angeles County Public yet, not by a long shot, especially as where is extraordinarily exciting, Health Department has also COVID-19 cases continue to surge We are seeing at least 100 people days. Each person is given and we’re so hopeful,” said Rita announced preliminary plans for dangerously and ICUs across every time.” enough items to last several days. Shane, chief pharmacy officer for further distribution of vaccines in Southern California are at full O’Farrell said the distribution Many people in line on Monday Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. “I the coming weeks. Per guidelines capacity. We have to keep wearing was one of many efforts to help were seniors and members of feel very privileged to be a part of from the Centers for Disease masks, social distance and limit people during the pandemic, par- immigrant communities. this.” Control and Prevention, the next nonessential travel and gatherings ticularly low-income families in “[I am] very grateful for the At Olympia Medical Center, the group to receive vaccines are health with those outside our immediate densely urban communities who services and for the food,” said first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech care workers in specialty clinics, households until the vaccine is are struggling. A separate pro- Sandra, an elderly resident who vaccine were given to health care dental clinics and other oral health widely available. We can turn the gram directs food and resources used only her first name. “The workers on Dec. 18. clinics, and pharmacy staff not corner on this deadly and dark to homebound senior citizens. food will help feed my family “This vaccine is truly a milestone included in previous allocations. chapter in our nation’s history, so The goal is to ensure people have and feed others close to me. I am in the history of medicine,” said Dr. Next would be people 75 and older long as we persevere for a few more the basic necessities to survive. grateful for this help.” Peter Wolfe, an infectious diseases and frontline essential workers such months and keep following public “We know that there’s greater O’Farrell pointed to studies specialist and chairman of Olympia as firefighters, law enforcement health guidance. We can and will food insecurity now than there that show food insecurity and Medical Center’s Infection Control officials, teachers and school staff, get through this together.” has been, perhaps since the hunger continue to increase, and Committee. “I encourage you to manufacturing workers, correction- Los Angeles County Public Great Recession or perhaps even he vowed to maintain programs have your friends and colleagues al workers, U.S. Postal Service Health Director Barbara Ferrer the Great Depression. We know that place food directly into the who might be skeptical [about the workers, public transit and grocery echoed that sentiment. that the communities I represent hands of people in need. He has vaccine] talk to their doctors about store workers. The next group to “The only path forward right now have been hard hit by the pan- committed more than $1 million why it makes sense to get immu- receive vaccines would be those that has a chance at stopping the demic and the consequences of in discretionary funds from his nized.” who are 65 years or older and indi- surge is to stay home as much as the pandemic as it relates to district and supported more than Kaiser Permanente Medical viduals 16 years and older with sig- possible and to enjoy the holidays employment, as it relates to ill- $103 million in City Council Center in Hollywood is also among nificant underlying health condi- with just our immediate household. nesses. So, we know that as expenditures to help people dur- the hospitals to administer vaccines tions. No dates or timeline was pro- This means no extended in-person never before people like me, ing the pandemic. to health care workers. Even prior vided for further vaccine distribu- family gatherings. The risks of decision makers in city govern- “We are going to be hurting for to approval, the hospital participat- tion. doing so are just too dangerous,” ment, need to focus all our ener- a long time in this economy, ed in the clinical trials for the U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff (D- Ferrer said. “Another spike in cases gy and resources on making sure which is why we’re doing this Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, and Burbank) said the swift approval of from the winter holidays will be people have nutritious meals,” every month in all of 2021,” another vaccine by Moderna vaccines and their distribution to disastrous for our hospital system O’Farrell said. “We participate O’Farrell said. “We will be stand- approved on Dec. 18 by the U.S. local hospitals has generated a new and ultimately, will mean many in holiday events every year, ing here one year from now and Food and Drug Administration. sense of optimism. more people simply won’t be with Thanksgiving and Christmas, doing the same thing. Hopefully The Los Angeles County Public “That multiple safe and effective us in 2021. While we are so encour- Hanukkah, all the holidays and by then, the economy will start to Health Department anticipates vaccines were developed, tested aged that vaccines have arrived and celebrations, and it’s always tra- recover, maybe more strongly receiving 116,600 doses of the and mass produced in less than a our frontline health care workers ditionally been about joy and once the vaccine reaches critical Moderna vaccines by the end of this year is nothing short of miraculous. are beginning to receive vaccina- giving. This year, it’s all about mass, but that’s why we’re in this week, and those vaccines will be It’s also a testament to science – to tions, it will take many months to love. I mean it with all capital for the long haul.” earmarked for workers at 338 the decades of research in vaccine immunize the entire population of letters. You exhibit love by mak- Duarte said plans call for the skilled nursing facilities throughout efficacy, to the dedication of scien- L.A. County. Your actions this ing sure people have the basics regular food distributions to the county, as well as emergency tists and researchers working week and beyond will determine of what they need. Not just toys resume in January on the second medical technicians and para- around the clock and to the courage whether we get through the next for the kids, but making sure Friday of each month at 10 a.m. medics. It is estimated that approxi- of clinical trial participants,” Schiff two months without continuing to that people have enough food on at O’Farrell’s field office, 1722 mately 70,000 health care workers said. “As we watch frontline health experience horrifying increases in the table.” Sunset Blvd. All residents of the and patients in nursing homes, care workers receive their vaccines hospitalizations and deaths.” Organizers said the distribu- 13th District are welcome; pre- tion makes a difference in registration is required by calling whether some of the recipients (213)246-2471, or emailing Julio will have food during the holi- Ramos at [email protected]. Representatives seek help to combat wildfires U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff (CA-28) tant skill set that it brings to sup- technology or suitable replace- and 28 members of the California porting firefighting efforts both at ments in order to aid CAL FIRE delegation on Dec. 3 sent a letter to home and abroad, and humanitarian and the National Guard in their Christopher Miller, acting secretary assistance and disaster response work to combat wildfires. of the Department of Defense, remain a core national priority.” “The COVID-19 pandemic, eco- requesting the department continue FireGuard, which plays an impor- nomic crisis, hurricanes and wild- assisting California and other states tant role in fire detection and sur- fires have stretched state budgets in their efforts to combat wildfires. veillance, provides near-real-time and first responders to the brink and Specifically, the letter requests that information on suspected wildfires, put the lives and livelihoods of the department continue to operate relying on analysis from the Americans at dire risk,” the letter two programs that provide impor- National Guard. If the DOD does said. “During this time of crisis, tant operational support to CAL not extend the program by Dec. 15, DOD must recognize its vital and FIRE and the National Guard. states will be required to pay for the enduring role and continue to invest “As we near the end of one of the program using their state budgets. in unique capabilities that only it worst fire seasons on record, In September, the DOD also can bring to this mission.” DOD’s unique capabilities are sore- ended development of AI algo- The co-signers to the letter ly needed now and in the coming rithms that help speed up the cre- include Reps. Karen Bass (D-Los years to augment the brave fire- ation of fire maps based on drone Angeles), Julia Brownley (D- fighters who work to save lives and footage. The relevant AI tool is Westlake Village), Jimmy Gomez homes from out-of-control blazes,” being used now by the California (D-Los Angeles), Ted Lieu (D- photo by Cameron Kiszla the representatives wrote in the let- National Guard. The letter asks that Torrance) and Maxine Waters (D- This year has been one of the worst fire seasons on record, California ter. “The department has an impor- the DOD continue investing in this Los Angeles). representatives said. 22 December 24, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Emergency preparedness a focus in BH From page 1 taking it to another level with disas- it’s been so reassuring to have a ter preparedness.” community, rather than just a bunch At its core, Just in Case will be of houses.” critical during a large-scale emer- “I think most people want to be gency. As the police and fire depart- helpful and this way they can be ments tackle broader issues, city offi- helpful,” Beck added. cials predict that individuals could be Councilwoman Lili Bosse under- on their own for 24 to 72 hours. Just scored how Just in Case provides a in Case BH, with its collaborative meaningful opportunity for neigh- volunteer and communication struc- bors to know each other, in addition ture, is intended to provide residents to actually being able to help each and businesses with a way to be other in case of an emergency. photo by Cameron Kiszla proactive in their own safety. As part “One thing that this past year has Under county and state restrictions, grocery stores are limited to of the program, participants will taught us is that we need to be pre- either 20% or 35% of their normal capacity. receive emergency preparedness pared for the unexpected,” she said. training in addition to learning crime photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills “I think the Just in Case program has prevention while augmenting com- Beverly Hills Fire Chief Greg given all of us something positive.” munication networks for disseminat- Barton is leading Just in Case BH, “We want to be the most prepared ing accurate information. a neighborhood-based emergency city for anything and everything WeHo mayor hopes Logistically, the city has been preparedness and action program. that could happen,” she added. divided into nine geographic dis- Beverly Hills Chamber of tricts, Barton described. Within Commerce President and CEO Todd stores provide masks those sections are four-block zones, city because … for the first two Johnson emphasized the importance From page 1 to be headed by neighborhood coor- days, police and fire will not be able of a multi-pronged approach. dinators, which then breaks down to get to anyone in the city … and “I think it’s a great idea and to COVID-19. Under the pro- employee at the door, the staff further to individual blocks they need the residents to be much process of communication with the posed ordinance, the designated report read. (depending on the area of the city) more self-reliant.” whole community, so not just resi- person at the entrance could be an “In addition, this ordinance with block captains. Once fully functional, she added, dents, but also businesses and even employee, security guard or other excludes convenience stores Meetings have already begun, “people will feel they know where people that work [in Beverly Hills] hired individual trained on the (generally defined as retail stores with more to be held in the coming to go and have people to rely on.” and may not live there,” he said. “I current public health orders,” the of 3,500 square feet or less which weeks. Barton said the city will also To make every area self-reliant, think what COVID has taught us city staff report read. primarily carry prepackaged food produce a manual dedicated to Barton said the city is looking for [is] as a country, our communica- Horvath also suggested that and beverage products) where a emergency preparedness that will be volunteers, particularly doctors. tion wasn’t nearly what it could the grocery stores stock up on cashier or register is within close distributed to all of the city’s 17,000 Resident Pamela Beck, who have been or should have been.” face coverings that could be proximity to the front entrance residences, in addition to being started the Beverly Hills Flats As the program evolves, Johnson given to customers who show up allowing an employee the ability available online, which he anticipat- Neighborhood Watch three years said that he would help spearhead the without them. to control that entrance,” the staff ed would be ready in early 2021. ago and is now working with the business community’s involvement. “It would be great to see those report read. Vera Markowitz, who has been city to expand Just in Case, said she “We’ll have a better way of keep- people who are designated at the The exempted businesses must spearheading the resident contin- knows firsthand the power of a ing everyone in the loop if there’s a doors to enforce the reduced still follow the county and state gent, highlighted the distinction neighborhood group. After starting disaster,” he said. “[The ‘Big One’] capacity and the numbers in our regulations. between neighborhood watch and one with just her block, Beck said is going to come, it’s just a matter of grocery stores also distributing Horvath added that she’d like Just in Case. today the flats have roughly 900 when and how prepared are we.” masks to people who show up to see grocery stores, which “If your house is burning, you members in the neighborhood “We are one community and without them. I know that we do report their infection numbers to call 911. If someone’s breaking into watch, with 90 block captains. we’re shooting for one goal – to be that in the city at our parks and the county, report them to the city your house, you call 911,” she said. “We’ve connected the flats in a the safest city we can,” Barton said. other places, and it would be as well so West Hollywood could “This is for citywide disasters. This way that it hadn’t been connected “Beverly Hills is a small town and great to see these places also inform their residents as to where is for a pandemic. It’s for a major before,” she said. “Especially in a it’s all of us working together.” accommodate it,” Horvath said. recent outbreaks of COVID-19 fire. It’s for an earthquake. All of time like now where we’ve had For more information, visit The West Hollywood require- have been. those things that involve the entire COVID and we’ve had civil unrest, justincasebh.org. ment exempts grocery stores “Going to the grocery store, “whose principal business is to while it is an essential trip, it also provide delivery services or is a calculated risk. Knowing safe curbside pickup and whose ancil- places to go and how to keep lary use is in-person shopping” yourself safe is very important,” Bill focuses on financial side of climate change from the requirement to post an Horvath said. U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D- change whole sectors of the econo- of experts in climate science, climate Calif.) on Dec. 17 introduced the my and make it increasingly unaf- economics and climate financial Addressing Climate Financial Risk fordable to insure against risk. risk. The committee would advise Act, a bill that would improve the These trends, in turn, threaten the FSOC in producing a report that Tenant groups, legislators unveil ability of federal regulators to under- stability of the U.S. financial sys- would include recommendations on stand and mitigate risks from climate tem, making it important to ensure how to improve the ability of the change within the financial system. financial regulators approach them U.S. financial regulatory system to extended eviction protections The damage and risk generated in a comprehensive way. identify and mitigate climate risk. With Assembly Bill 3088 – the households are behind on rent by an by these climate changes – in addi- The act aims to establish an advi- The bill would require federal state’s eviction moratorium – set to average of $5,800. tion to changes needed to transition sory committee on climate financial bank and credit union regulatory expire Feb. 1, 2021, and stay-at- While other proposals to extend to a lower-carbon economy – threat- risk. The bill would establish a per- agencies to update their supervisory home orders sweeping California as AB 3088 have been announced, en to severely disrupt real estate val- manent committee on the Financial guidance to include climate risk and COVID-19 infections skyrocket, including in the state Senate, only ues in high-risk areas, dramatically Stability Oversight Council made up to develop a strategy to identify and tenant advocates are renewing the AB 15 and 16 have the backing and mitigate climate financial risk. fight to close loopholes that allow cooperation of direct-service tenant The Addressing Climate unjust evictions to proceed. organizations handling the historic Financial Risk Act would require Assemblyman David Chiu (D-San surge of eviction and tenant harass- Controller rolls out interactive FSOC to specify how it will incor- Francisco) has proposed a pair of ment cases since the passage of AB porate climate risk into its decisions bills backed by Tenants Together & 3088 in August. about whether to designate risky Housing Now, both large statewide “We need to keep our communi- COVID-19 spending tracker non-bank financial institutions as coalitions representing scores of ties whole while we rebuild from Los Angeles City Controller purchasing goods and equipment requiring additional oversight by tenant, housing, education and this pandemic. Half-measures do Ron Galperin on Dec. 16 released for the city and its programs. the Federal Reserve. labor groups across the state. not work in a public health crisis,” an interactive, online COVID-19 Most is from the Coronavirus The bill would also require the AB 15 intends to extend AB 3088 said Lupe Arreola, executive direc- spending tracker showing expen- Aid, Relief and Economic Federal Insurance Office to produce protections to the end of 2021 to tor of Tenants Together. ditures by the city of Los Angeles Security Act and other federal a report on how to modernize and allow tenants and the broader econo- For information, visit tenantsto- in response to the pandemic. grants and funds – $745 million improve climate risk insurance reg- my time to recover without escalating gether.org. From March through the end of of which was allocated to the city; ulation in the United States. The evictions and the number of COVID- November, city departments some is from the state of report would be modeled on FIO’s 19 infections. It is an urgency bill that reported spending a total of $326 California; and some is from the 2013 report on modernizing state requires a 2/3 majority in both houses Answers From Page 23 million — mostly on equipment, city’s general fund, most of which insurance regulation. to pass. AB 16 is a placeholder bill testing, staffing, rental assistance is eligible for reimbursement. Climate change is a global prob- that will tackle longer-term concerns and overtime. Beginning last spring, the con- lem that requires international coor- around debt and relief for renters and The tracker provides a visual troller’s office, which is charged dination. This bill would provide a small property owners. tally of city spending during the with recording and reporting city sense of Congress that U.S. finan- According to a recent UCLA crisis overall, and also allows users spending, worked with the city cial regulators should join the study, at least 10,000 COVID deaths to explore costs by department and administrative officer to instruct Network for Greening the Financial and 400,000 infections nationwide filter expenditures by month. departments to identify COVID- System, formally join the Basel are attributable to evictions. Two As reported in the tracker, the 19 related spending with the aim Committee’s Task Force on million California households have department with the most COVID- of ensuring internal accounting Climate-Related Risk and work reported “little to no confidence” in 19 expenditures is General accuracy and public transparency. with international regulators on cli- their ability to cover rent in January Services with $100 million overall. For information, visit lacon- mate financial risk to the extent 2021, and a recent Moody’s report That department is tasked with troller.org/covidspending. possible. suggests 12 million American Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 December 24, 2020 Classified Advertising email:[email protected] BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY COMPUTER HARDWARE LEGAL NOTICE UPHOLSTERY WEBSITE DESIGN

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