Voters Keep California a Blue State

WWW.BEVERLYPRESS.COM INSIDE • Fire damages mansion. pg. 3 Sunny and • Time capsule warm, with buried in temps around Hollywood. pg. 4 89º Volume 20 No. 44 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities November 4, 2010 Voters Keep California a Blue State City Council Tightens n Marijuana Measure Goes Up in Smoke Reins on LADWP n Oversight Agency Would Bring Accountability BY EDWIN FOLVEN BY IAN LOVETT The council voted unanimously emocratic candidates in on Tuesday to direct the city attor- California withstood the t the end of a year in which ney to draft an amendment to the Dchallenges presented by the Los Angeles city charter, which voters would Republicans that their counter- ADepartment of Water and have to approve in the city elections parts in many other parts of the Power (DWP) has come to be con- next March. country could not on Election sidered something of a public “[The] DWP is in need of funda- Day. enemy, the city council on Tuesday mental reform,” said City Council Governor-elect Jerry Brown moved to establish an agency to President Eric Garcetti, 13th and U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer oversee the public utility. District, who has been the council’s fended off the Republican compe- The new Office of Public most outspoken proponent of tition in Meg Whitman and Carly Accountability would have broad efforts to reform the DWP. “We Fiorina, both of whom ran high- authority over the department, took action on clear fixes to signifi- profile campaigns funded by mil- responsible for approving rate cant problems at DWP and contin- lions of dollars in private contri- increases, evaluating management ued moving forward on other butions. Brown defeated Whitman performance, and investigating cor- reforms.” by a 53 to 41 percent margin, ruption within the department. See City Council page 21 while Boxer won the race by a 52 photo by Edwin Folven to 42 percent margin, according to Governor-elect Jerry Brown joined Sen. Barbara Boxer at a rally in down- figures released by the California town Los Angeles Monday, a day before both were voted back into office. Secretary of State’s Office. Both Brown and Boxer attended a rally time. fared well in the local area, where in downtown Los Angeles on “We have problems from here Rep. Henry Waxman defeated Monday, and pledged to work to Sacramento, and the challenge Republican candidate C.E. hard for the people of California. is going to be getting people out of Wilkerson in the 30th Boxer said she would be focusing their comfort zones and finding Congressional District by 62 to 34 on issues such as protecting some common ground,” said percent. Waxman has been the California from off-shore oil Brown, who formerly served as chair of the House Energy and drilling, maintaining women’s California governor from 1975 to Commerce Committee, and chair right to abortion and keeping busi- 1983. “We can create 500,000 of the House Energy and nesses in California, while Brown new jobs over the next ten years. Commerce Committee’s said he would focus on creating This is California, a place of Subcommittee on Health and the jobs, building green industries and opportunity, creativity and imagi- Environment. In addition, current working with the state senate and nation.” Assembly Speaker Emeritus assembly to pass the budget on Democratic candidates also See Voters page 20

Steve McQueen Honored by Loyal Fans photo by Edwin Folven Some vacant storefronts in the 1100 block of North La Brea Avenue will be converted into affordable housing. BY IAN LOVETT City Councilmember Tom McQueen. “I felt Steve McQueen LaBonge, 4th District, who spon- fell into that category. He was a eather clad and driving fast, sored the motion in city council to hardworking, iconic, great Steve McQueen became an name the intersection after See Steve McQueen page 20 Licon of the car racing and Project Brings Affordable motorcycle genres in such classic films at “The Great Escape” and “Bullitt”. Housing to La Brea Ave. This weekend, McQueen’s con- Housing Corporation (WHCHC), tributions to Hollywood and the n City Provides Loan which will use the money to pur- automobile industry will be recog- to Purchase Vacant chase the buildings between 1145 nized when the intersection of two and 1151 N. La Brea Ave. The historic highways is named in his Properties WHCHC is currently in the honor. The intersection of Santa process of finalizing plans for the Monica Boulevard — formerly US BY EDWIN FOLVEN affordable housing complex and Route 66 — and Highland Avenue he City of West creating a design. The project — formerly State Route 170 — Hollywood is moving for- will include 31 units of housing will henceforth be known as “Steve ward with a new project for low-income disabled persons McQueen Square”. T that will increase the number of or senior citizens, according to This year would have seen affordable units in the city while Robin Conerly, executive direc- McQueen’s 80th birthday, but also revitalizing a stretch of La tor of the WHCHC. The complex instead Sunday will mark the 30th Brea Avenue that is now occu- will cater to people who have anniversary of his death from pied by three vacant buildings. annual incomes of approximately mesothelioma, a rare form of can- The West Hollywood $17,400, which is 30 percent of cer, in 1980. Community Development the area’s median income. Rents “A variety of intersections Commission approved a $2.75 would likely be around $400 per throughout the city are named for photo courtesy of Warner Bros. million loan on Oct. 18 for the month. political hereos or engineers of An intersection in Hollywood will be dedicated to actor, Steve McQueen, West Hollywood Community social change,” said Los Angeles who is shown in a scene from the 1968 film, “Bullitt”. See Housing page 21 (&&43(("&2" (&&43((" #)2%!# )10 333 $(&&43(("1(4(1 !(' 2 November 4, 2010 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

5 Cabaret Show [email protected]. enor Craig Pomeranz will per- Calendar Tform on Friday and Saturday, 10 Park La Brea Nov. 6 and 7 at the Gardenia Office in Los Angeles, and will be Blood Drive Restaurant & Lounge, 7066 Santa held at the Theatre Raymond Kabbaz, ark La Brea is hosting a blood Monica Blvd. Pomeranz specializes in 10361 W Pico Blvd. For information, drive on Wednesday, Nov. 10 cabaret-style music, and his perfor- P call (310)286-0553, or visit www.the- from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the mances are modeled after the classic atreraymondkabbaz.com. Activities Center, 475 S. Curson Ave. nightclub acts of Nancy Wilson, Residents and members of the public Sammy Davis Jr. and Mel Torme. For are invited to participate, and will reservations, call (323)467-7444. 7 Hope’s Birthday ope Lutheran Church, 6720 receive a coupon for a free pint of HMelrose Ave., is holding its 68th Baskin Robbins ice cream. To sign up, Classical Concert Birthday Celebration on Sunday, Nov. call Jenny Hahn at (323)549-5485, or onductor Pablo Heras-Casado 7 at 10:30 a.m. The program will fea- Sylvie Brousseau at (323)549-5458. Cwill lead the Los Angeles ture Sunday morning concert worship, Philharmonic in three performances followed by an Oktoberfest and silent 11 ‘Indie Thursdays’ on Friday, Nov. 5 at 11 a.m.; Saturday, auction, and a lunch inspired by he “Indie Thursdays” musical Nov. 6 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 7 Martin Luther and catered by Peggy showcase at the Renaissance at 2 p.m. Pianist Peter Serkin performs T Bopp. For information, visit Hollywood Hotel & Spa will feature Stravinsky’s Concerto for Piano and www.hopelutheranchurch.net. British artist Nick Howard on Winds, as well as Riverrun, which Thursday, Nov. 11 from 7:30 to 9:30 was written by Japanese composer p.m. Howard is an award-winning Toru Takemitsu for Serkin and the Alzheimer’s Walk touring and recording artist. The L.A. Phil in 1984. The program also he Alzheimer’s Association is Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa features Debussy’s “Jeux” and Tholding its 18th annual is located at 1755 N. Highland Ave. Stravinsky’s popular “Suite from The Alzheimer’s Association Memory For information, call (323)856-1200, Firebird”. The Walt Disney Concert Walk on Sunday, Nov. 7 in Century or visit www.renaissanceholly- Hall is located at 111 S. Grand Ave. City. The Memory Walk is the wood.com. Tickets are $42 to $167. Call nation’s largest event to raise aware- (323)850-2000, or visit ness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, www.laphil.com. support and research programs, and Acoustic Concert photo courtesy of Henry Diltz will be held in Century Park, 2000 inger and Songwriter Kris Gruen Songwriter Jack Tempchin will perform on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Avenue of the Stars. For team and ‘SCREAM’ Fest Swill perform on Thursday, Nov. 11 at the Park La Brea Theatre, 475 S. Curson Ave. Tempchin began his individual registration, visit at 9 p.m. at Molly Malone’s, 575 he Southern California Resource career playing San Diego coffeehouses alongside the Eagles, Jackson www.azla.org/mw. Fairfax Ave. Tickets are $8. For infor- for Electro-Acoustic Music T Browne, J.D. Souther and others. He became a co-architect of the mation, call (323)935-1577, or visit (SCREAM) Festival returns to the 1970s country-rock movement known as “The Southern California www.mollymalonesla.com. Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater Artist Reception Sound”, writing numerous hits for the Eagles, Johnny Rivers, Emmylou reception for an exhibit titled (REDCAT) on Friday, Nov. 5 at 8:30 Harris, Tom Waits, and many other artists. Tickets are $10; Doors open “Betty Green: Collage-Group p.m. The festival is a series of yearly A Just Down the Road at 7 p.m. For information, call (323)934-1177. Exhibition” will be held on Sunday, programs curated by Barry Schrader, Nov. 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Los and features NoiseFold: a live cinema, he Rancho Santa Ana Botanic and 4 p.m. for arts and crafts activi- “Wings”, and fuses folk, jazz, pop and Angeles Municipal Art Gallery in art installation and electronic music Garden (RSABG), which now ties, which for November include classical styles in his performances. Barnsdall Park, 4800 Hollywood T performance group founded by artists also has a Native Grow Nursery open assembling a turkey pullback car. At Tickets are $20, for information, call Blvd. The exhibition runs through Jan. David Stout and Cory Metcalf. RED- in Westwood, is holding its 32nd 2:30 p.m., actors from LABookPALS (310) 828-4497, or visit 9. For information, call (323)644- CAT is located in the Walt Disney annual Fall Plant Sale on Saturday and will read stories. The Discovery Day www.mccabes.com . 6269, or visit Concert Hall complex, 631 W. 2nd St. Sunday, Nov. 6 and 7 at its Grow program is free for museum members www.bettygreenart.com. Tickets are $20. For information, call Native Nursery in Claremont, 1500 N. and included in general museum (213)237-2800, or visit French Canadian College Ave. The sale is open for admission. For information, call www.redcat.org. Jazz Concert 9 Financial Forum RSABG members only from 8 to 11 (323)964-6308, or visit he Lost Fingers”, a Canadian he Miracle Mile Chamber of a.m. on Nov. 6, and the sale is open to www.petersen.org. 6 Kid’s Fun “T“gypsy jazz” musical group TCommerce is holding a Financial the public from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. based in Quebec City, will perform a Forum, hosted by Union Bank, on On Nov. 7, the sale is open from 9 at the Petersen Finger-Style Guitar “Tribute to Gypsy Swing” on Tuesday, Nov. 9 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. a.m. to 2 p.m. Fall is the best time to he Petersen Automotive Museum, wo-time Grammy-winning fin- Saturday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. The The theme of the event is “Solutions plant California native perennials, T6060 Wilshire Blvd., presents its Tger-style guitar player Laurence group will cover music from Django for Today’s Business”, and the forum shrubs, bulbs and wildflower seeds, “Discovery Day and L.A. Juber will perform on Saturday, Nov. Reinhardt to French chart toppers will be held at Launch Gallery, 5412 and visitors can shop for thousands of BookPALS” event on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. at McCabe’s Guitar Shop, from the 1980s. The show is present- Wilshire Blvd. RSVP requested by plants at the sale. For information, call 6. Participants will meet at the May 3101 Pico Blvd . in Santa Monica. ed by Le Lycée Français de Los Nov. 8. For information, call (909)625-8767, or visit Family Discovery Center between 1 Juber is the former lead guitarist for Angeles and the Quebec Government (323)964-5454, or e-mail to www.rsabg.org.

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BY EDWIN FOLVEN BY EDWIN FOLVEN officers to the area during the festivities, and Binder credited the structure fire erupted in a ive people were shot during two deployment for resulting in the Athree-story home in Windsor Fseparate incidents in Hollywood quick arrests of the suspects Square Monday morning, send- early Monday morning as approxi- involved in the shootings. He said ing two people to the hospital and mately 150,000 people celebrated both incidents were gang-related, causing extensive damage to the Halloween on and around and began after arguments erupted interior of the residence. Hollywood Boulevard. between groups of rival gang mem- The home at 553 S. Windsor Lt. Robert Binder, with the Los bers walking the streets. Ave. is reportedly owned by Dr. Angeles Police Department’s The first shooting occurred Arnie Klein, a former dermatolo- Hollywood Division, said 37 arrests around 1:30 a.m. on the north side gist for the late pop icon, Michael were made during the Halloween of Hollywood Boulevard, just east Jackson. Fire department officials celebration on Sunday night and of Cahuenga Boulevard. An argu- declined to say whether Klein Monday morning. Although there is ment erupted outside a nightclub was one of the four people evacu- photo by Edwin Folven no official Halloween event in called Loaded, and one suspect ated from the house after the The interior of a large single-family home on Windsor Avenue was Hollywood, thousands of people pulled out a handgun and fired into blaze erupted around 6:45 a.m. heavily damaged by a fire that erupted Monday morning in the kitchen. flock to the area to walk the streets the crowd. According to Binder, According to Los Angeles Fire and patronize the nightclubs. The bicycle officers nearby heard the Department spokesman Brian fighters searched the rear of the talization, according to LAPD deployed an additional 300 See Shootings page 22 Humphrey, the fire started in the structure and found three male Humphrey. The 65-year-old man kitchen, located towards the rear victims, one of whom was in a in the wheelchair and the female of the three-story home, and the wheelchair, stranded on a second- victim were transported to the cause has been ruled as acciden- floor balcony. Firefighters work- hospital, treated for minor smoke tal. Firefighters arrived at the ing from the interior evacuated inhalation and released. No other Carnaval Revelers Complete scene to find smoke billowing the three men safely down a stair- injuries were reported, and the from the residence. Firefighters case. Fifty firefighters extin- identities of the victims were not entered the front door of the guished the flames in approxi- released. Record-Breaking ‘Time Warp’ 11,000-square-foot home, where mately 40 minutes. The fire caused approximately they found a 74-year-old woman Two of the men who were $150,000 in damage to the resi- attempting to escape, whom they evacuated were treated at the dence, and $50,000 in damage to escorted outside. Additional fire- scene and did not require hospi- its contents. WeHo Proposes Law to Limit Door Spam n Voluntary Program encourage residents to make their reduce the amount of unwanted opposition to door spam known. paper being strewn around the Would Give Residents The city will send interested resi- neighborhood.” New Options dents signs that declare door spam In addition to the annoyance unwelcome, and will also offer door spam causes residents, Prang BY IAN LOVETT form letters that residents can send also noted that when people go out to businesses that continue to leave of town, fliers at the door will start hat do you do when you get fliers at their doors stating that they to pile up, which can draw the Whome from work every day? will no longer patronize those busi- attention of burglars, or end up as Do you start making dinner? Turn litter in the street. on the TV? Have a beer? Take off In addition, Genevieve Morrill, the heels and put your feet up on “Compliance is president of the West Hollywood the coffee table? voluntary, but Chamber of Commerce, ques- Chances are, before you’ve had tioned the effectiveness of leaving the chance to do any of that, you hopefully over fliers at doors. throw away a fistful of fliers that time...we’ll “As a marketing person, I don’t have been left at your door — think direct mail, and especially restaurant menus and other promo- begin to reduce mail left on doorsteps, is very photo courtesy of Joshua Barash tional materials, hung from the the amount of effective,” Morrill said. “I think record-breaking achievement occurred on Oct. 31 at the West doorknob or wedged into the cor- businesses have to start to shift, and AHollywood Halloween Carnaval. More than 250,000 people gath- ner of the mailbox. unwanted paper understand that while the economy ered on Santa Monica Boulevard to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of “Nothing drives me crazy like being strewn will come back, media has forever the “Rocky Horror Picture Show”, and 8,239 people set the new being bombarded with useless changed our lives.” Guinness World Record for the most people to dance the “Time Warp” menus for places I’d never order around the Still, businesses continue to at one time. from, and getting the same ones neighborhood.” make a living distributing materials “We were so excited to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Rocky over and over and over and over,” door-to-door. The Walking Man, Horror Picture Show at our annual Halloween festivities,” West said Brad Parr, a West Hollywood Inc. has distributed all sorts of Hollywood Mayor John Heilman said. “Halloween is always a great resident. -West Hollywood materials door-to-door in Southern Councilmember Jeffrey Prang deal of fun in West Hollywood but this year was especially exciting For most residents in this part of California, from restaurant menus since we set the world record for the most people doing the ‘Time Los Angeles, “door spam” is a part to political materials to local news- Warp’ together. More than 8,000 people joined together to take a ‘jump of daily life — a nuisance, or even, papers, for 62 years. Jed Kubrin, to the left and then a step to the right’.” after a long day day, a cause for nesses. vice president of The Walking Still in limited release 35 years after its premiere, the “Rocky Horror anger. But now, the City of West “People hate getting that stuff,” Man, said some cities require dis- Picture Show” is hailed as the king of midnight cult films, and has been Hollywood is working on an initia- said West Hollywood City tributors to get licenses, which is in distribution longer than any film in the history of motion pictures. tive to deter restaurants and other Councilmember Jeffrey Prang. usually easy to do. “Thirty-five years ago, I was doing the ‘Time Warp’ with high businesses from cluttering your “Compliance is voluntary, but “If there is a no distribute sign, school friends at the Tiffany Theater on the Sunset Strip,” West doorknob with paper. hopefully over time, if enough peo- we avoid that house,” Kubrin said. Hollywood Mayor Pro Tempore John Duran added. “Who would have Modeled after a program in Long ple participate, and businesses get Prang said he would like to ban predicted our counter culture, Weho creation would become multi-gen- Beach called “Litter Free Long letters saying that people don’t leaving fliers on doors altogether, erational and world renowned?” Beach”, the new initiative will want their crap, we’ll begin to See WeHo page 20 4 November 4, 2010 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Time Capsule Offers Glimpse of Walk of Fame Federal Grant Secured to n Items From the Hwd. Beautify L.A. River Areas Attraction will be he Community Redevelop- includes portions of Atwater Sealed for 50 Years Tment Agency of the City of Village, Glassell Park, Cypress Los Angeles’ (CRA/LA) has Park and Elysian Valley. BY EDWIN FOLVEN received a $2.5 million grant to The Northeast Los Angeles boost its efforts to revitalize the (NELA) Collaborative will ifty years from now, workers Glendale Narrows section along involve CRA/LA, the Los Fwill dig up the northwest cor- the Los Angeles River. The grant Angeles Department of Planning ner of Hollywood Boulevard and was awarded by the U.S. and the city’s Department of Highland Avenue to unearth a time Department of Housing and Transportation, as well as plan- capsule chronicling the history of Urban Development (HUD) on ning consultants and members of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Oct. 20 from its $40 million the community. They will review The 16-by-18-inch box was Sustainable Community the existing NELA community buried four feet underground at the Challenge Grants program. plan, and recommend limited site on Oct. 28 and contains items “This major grant, combined changes to implement the goals symbolizing the first 50 years of with $1 million we’ve already set of the Los Angeles River the Walk of Fame, as well as other aside, will help CRA/LA begin Revitalization Master Plan. Hollywood memorabilia. The time work to revitalize areas along the Some of the ideas for amenities capsule is part of the Walk of river in Northeast Los Angeles,” along or near the river include Fame’s 50th anniversary celebra- said Christine Essel, CEO of the “mobility hubs” along the exist- tion, which has been taking place CRA/LA. “The new redevelop- ing Metro Gold Line with bike throughout 2010. It was buried at ment project area will assist resi- parking, bike sharing, fold-n-go the corner of Hollywood dents and businesses develop the bike leasing programs and a car Boulevard and Highland Avenue at new and vibrant community sharing system for transit users. the site where the first eight stars envisioned by our stakeholders.” Another component will include were installed. The stars belong to Establishing a new redevelop- job training and employment Joanne Woodward, Olive Borden, ment project area can take 18 to programs, as well as ways to Ronald Colman, Louise Fazenda, 24 months. CRA/LA’s proposed stimulate the growth of private Preston Foster, Burt Lancaster, study area spans 2,300 acres, and business in the area. Edward Sedgwick and Ernest Torrence. Hollywood Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Leron Gubler placed the first item into the time capsule, a signed photograph of Woodward. “We wanted to end the year with some sort of legacy project,” Gubler said. “Our committee decided that nothing could be better than to install a time capsule at photo by Edwin Folven the place where it all began.” Former “Price is Right” host, Bob Barker, contributed a letter to the time More than 50 items were placed capsule asking people to spay and neuter their pets. Barker was joined in the time capsule, ranging from by Sam Smith (left), chair of Board for the Hollywood Chamber of photographs and books, to a piece Commerce, and Leron Gubler, president and CEO of the Hollywood of the terrazzo from Elvis Chamber of Commerce. Presley’s Walk of Fame star and the program from the funeral for At least one item commemorat- Governor’s Ball menu; and a script the late Honorary Hollywood ing each of the five categories of from “Casablanca” from the Mayor, Johnny Grant. Former stars — film, radio, television, Writer’s Guild of America. “Price is Right” host Bob Barker, recording and theater — were David Paternostro, president of who attended the ceremony, said placed in the time capsule. They Top End Constructors, the compa- he was proud to have been asked included the programs from the ny that installs all stars on the to contribute an item. Barker “Lion King” and “Wicked” pro- Walk of Fame, said the time cap- placed a handwritten note stating, ductions at the Pantages Theatre; a sule is made of welded steel that “have your pets spayed and miniature model of the Capitol will block out moisture and can neutered”, and said he hopes when Records tower; a flash drive and withstand a major earthquake. A the time capsule is opened in 2060, CD with radio shows from special Walk of Fame plaque com- people will wonder why he wrote Southern California broadcasters; memorating the first 50 years and that, because everyone by then DVDs of Academy Awards shows the location of the first eight stars will have their pets spayed and from 1960 and 2010; an Emmy will be placed on the sidewalk neutered. Awards ticket, program and where the time capsule is buried. Mayor Seeks Reform With Civilian Pensions ayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Los Angeles City Employees’ introduced is pragmatic, realistic MCity Administrative Officer Retirement System (LACERS). and based in the economic realities Miguel Santana and Los Angeles The plan includes modifications in in which we now live,” Toebben Area Chamber of Commerce the areas of retirement age eligibili- said. “The plan still provides for President Gary Toebben recently ty, maximum retirement allowance, outstanding public service done by announced a pension reform pro- employee contributions to pensions, hardworking public employees, but posal that would save the city $255 simply asks that those employees million for every 1,000 new civilian contribute to their benefit plan in hires. “Across the the same way that new police and “Across the country, the econom- country, the firefighters will.” ic downturn has forced cities and Specifically, the proposal increases states to make changes to their pub- economic an employee’s contributions to their licly funded pension systems,” downturn has pension plan, limits an employee’s Villaraigosa said. “Here in Los maximum pension to 70 percent of Angeles, the economic realities dic- forced cities salary, and establishes an employee tate that the city has to make and states to contribution towards retiree health- changes to its pension system. We care. The mayor is seeking the same want to continue to provide world make changes contribution from civilian employ- class public service with world to their publicly ees – two percent of total salary — class public employees and com- as he sought from police and fire- pensate our employees fairly, and funded pension fighters in the pension reform plan provide reasonable health and systems.” approved by the city council on Oct. retirement benefits, but those bene- 26. fits must be affordable and sustain- -Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa “I believe strongly that employ- able.” ees who dedicate their lives to pub- The overall goal of the plan, lic service ought to be rewarded according to the mayor, is to bal- employee contributions to retiree with a fair and reasonable pension, ance cost savings without signifi- healthcare, final average compensa- and one that includes healthcare cantly sacrificing recruitment and tion, retiree healthcare subsidy, and benefits into retirement,” said retention efforts. The plan would be cost of living adjustments (COLA). Villaraigosa. “But we cannot afford open to newly hired members of the “The plan Mayor Villaraigosa has to provide those benefits for free.”

6 November 4, 2010 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Some Funds Restored for Child Care Programs Library Gets a New Look he First 5 L.A. Commission has County of Los Angeles Department Commissions may fund programs Tapproved up to $15 million in of Mental Health. “Without reliable only for children age five and transitional funding to restore the child care, many hard-working par- younger, and their families. Even CalWORKs child care program for ents in low-income households may with the new allocation, the Los Angeles County’s youngest lose their jobs altogether, forcing CalWORKs Stage 3 Child Care pro- children. The move came in their families back into poverty and gram will lack sufficient statewide response to Gov. Arnold depriving their children of quality funding to cover child care costs of Schwarzenegger’s recent veto of care, preschool and other crucial children age 6 to 13 beginning in $256 million for the “welfare-to- early learning opportunities.” November unless additional work” program, which could have There are three stages of resources are found. eliminated child care for nearly CalWORKs, and each stage has dif- “The Assembly will keep working 7,000 children whose parents have ferent qualification requirements for with the state’s First 5 organizations successfully moved off welfare. parents. In L.A. County, and other concerned groups to First 5 L.A. will grant three months CalWORKs Stage 3 Child Care pro- obtain additional funding until we of transitional funding for vides subsidies averaging about can send a bill to the new governor CalWORKs Stage 3, which pro- $530 a month to families in need of in January that fully restores the vides child care assistance to fami- the aid to keep their children in safe, money for this vital program,” lies, many with working parents supervised settings while parents Assembly Speaker John Pérez said. who have been off CalWORKs cash work or attend school. The First 5 “I commend First 5 LA for stepping photo courtesy of Jonathan Moore aid for more than two years. L.A. award will fund the program up to help avoid a crisis for these Progress continues at new West Hollywood Library Project site, for three months beginning in families and for the child care “It is crucial that First 5 L.A. where W.E. OʼNeil, the general contractor, recently planted several respond to the many families facing November, covering the cost of providers whose doors might other- new trees on San Vicente Boulevard. Four Drake elm trees and a this child care crisis,” said Marvin J. child care for children through age wise close.” Southard, vice chair of the First 5 five in L.A. County. Under the law, For information, call (888)347- ginko biloba tree were planted on Oct. 26. The Drake elm trees are L.A. Commission and director of the the state and county First 5 7855, or visit www.first5la.org. currently about 35 feet tall, while the ginko biloba is 24 feet tall.

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WeHo Warns Against Grant Deed Mail Fraud Volunteers Participate in he City of West Hollywood is Jeffrey Prang said. “Unfortunately, All property owners receive a Twarning residents to be aware official-looking documents have copy of their grant deed when the of Southern California-based com- become a popular way for dishon- property is purchased. For a nomi- Runyon Canyon Beautification panies that are blanketing the state est companies to profit at others nal cost, an official copy of a prop- with official-looking mailings rec- expense.” erty’s grant deed can be obtained ommending that property owners An example of one letter sent to from the Los Angeles County pay a $167 fee to obtain a copy of property owners states that “due to Recorder/County Clerk, 12400 their property’s grant deed to pre- high foreclosures and loan modifi- Imperial Highway Rm. 2207, vent foreclosure, or prove that they cations” in the local area, the “prop- Norwalk, CA, 90650. own their home. erty owner should obtain a current The Los Angeles County “In these economic times, we copy of their grant deed to prove Department of Consumer Affairs have to be extremely vigilant they are the just owner of the prop- publishes information about grant against these types of mail schemes erty.” The company then offers to deed scams, as well as other com- and other crimes of opportunity,” provide an official copy of the prop- mon frauds. For information, visit West Hollywood Councilmember erty owner’s grant deed for a price. www.consumer-affairs.co.la.ca.us. 30,000 Streetlights Replaced in Green Program

he City of Los Angeles Bureau Tof Street Lighting has converted the first 30,000 streetlights to energy efficient lights as part of the largest Light Emitting Diode (LED) green street light program. The conversion project, which began in July 2009 and is expected to take up to five years, will replace 140,000 streetlights. When completed, there will be LED streetlights in all council districts of the city. The cost of the program will be paid through the savings in energy and maintenance, and there will be no addi- photo courtesy of Steve Gratwick tional charge or fee to residents ore than 100 volunteers participated in a tree planting and beau- for this conversion. Mtification project in Runyon Canyon in Hollywood on Oct. 23. The LED lights will save energy The effort was a collaboration between the City of Los Angeles by 40 percent, reduce carbon emis- Department of Recreation and Parks, and Gay for Good, an LGBT sion by 40,500 tons per year, and volunteer service organization with more than 1,600 members in Los reduce maintenance of the street Angeles. The volunteers cleaned-up, replanted and restored the popu- lighting system. In addition to lar Hollywood Hills park, located at the top of Fuller Avenue. Brush energy reduction and carbon emis- was cleared, mulch was spread on hillsides, sandbag supports were sions, the LED white light pro- placed on unstable areas, and the park’s information kiosks were vides better recognition of colors repaired. thereby an improvement in the A ceremonial tree was also planted to commemorate the event. overall lighting for neighborhoods Runyon Canyon, a 160-acre city park, features a children’s play throughout the city. area, hiking trails and a 90-acre off-leash dog area. “The Bureau of Street Lighting is leading the way on this innovative and important green program and seeing the environmental, economic and public safety benefits it will provide,” Board of Public photo courtesy of Board of Public Works Works president Cynthia M. Ruiz The City of Los Angeles has converted more than 30,000 energy said. efficient streetlights due to the Light Emitting Diiode program is For information visit www.bsl. scheduled to take up five years to replace 140,000 all over the city. lacity.org.

City Extends Fridge Exchange Progra m Through 2013 he Board of Water and Power new energy-saving models saves tion in their utility bill, nearly TCommissioners voted Tuesday approximately 58 kilowatt hours $1,000 in utility payments over the to continue the department’s Low per month. Participating customers life of the refrigerator. Income Refrigerator Exchange pro- will see a savings of about $7.50 For information, visit gram, which provides free energy- monthly, or an 11.5 percent reduc- www.ladwp.com. efficient refrigerators in exchange for energy-guzzling models for qualifying customers through 2013. $! Over the next three years, the program will provide up to 75,000 Affordable, Reliable, Trustworthy new Energy Star refrigerators to qualified low-income customers. Over 100 services including: The amount of energy saved is • Transportation (We Take You!) roughly the same as removing • Errands 128,300 homes from the electrical • Maid Service grid, avoiding 432,000 metric tons • Pet Care, Lawn Care, Auto of greenhouse gas emissions. The total program energy savings will Care and more. be achieved at a cost saving of $7.4 ! $ million compared to the cost of ! conventional power generation. “This has been a tremendously effective program, saving energy " and money for thousands of low- ### income customers while signifi- cantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” said Lee Kanon Alpert, president of the Board of Water and Grocery Delivery Power Commissioners. $22 per order. Refrigerators rank as the primary 24 hour notice needed. energy-consuming appliance in the household. The DWP estimates that mention this ad replacing older refrigerators with Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 November 4, 2010 Asian Elephants Trek to L.A. Zoo for New Exhibit wo new Asian elephants will be Asian elephant, will be featured in Tloaned to the Los Angeles Zoo the habitat with the two Asians. for its new Elephants of Asia exhib- Tina and Jewel arrived at the San it, which is scheduled to open in Diego Zoo after being removed by mid-December. federal agencies from a private The elephants, females named owner. Following Tina and Jewel’s Tina and Jewel, will be on indefi- transfer to the Los Angeles Zoo, the nite loan from the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo will provide sup- and will be housed in $42 million, port staff to help facilitate the tran- six-acre habitat. The new facility sition period for the elephants. will include features dedicated to “The Los Angeles Zoo has a long the health and welfare of the ele- history of working with the San phants, such as bathing pools, Diego Zoo,” Los Angeles Zoo sandy hills, varied topography, Director John Lewis said. “Together enrichment opportunities and a we’ve worked to bring species such state of the art barn that is capable as the California condor and of caring for elephants of all ages. Peninsular pronghorn back from the The Elephants of Asia exhibit will brink of extinction. As the two focus on the connection between largest zoos in Southern California, elephants and the cultures of we are committed to housing ele- Thailand, India, China and phants for the long term and educat- Cambodia. The exhibit will also ing and inspiring our combined six familiarize guests with the chal- million visitors annually about these lenges Asian elephants face in the amazing mammals and the chal- wild, including their shrinking nat- lenges they face in the wild.” ural habitat, It will also give visitors The Los Angeles Zoo is located the opportunity to directly con- in Griffith Park at the junction of photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Zoo tribute to conservation programs the Ventura (134) and Golden State Two new Asian elephants will be that support elephants in their (5) Freeways. For information, call featured in the Elephants of Asia native countries. (323)644-4200, or visit exhibit at the Los Angeles Zoo in Billy, the Zoo’s 25-year-old male www.lazoo.org. mid-December.

photo courtesy of the Fourth Council District Office City Councilmember Tom LaBonge, 4th District, speaks at a special UCLA event where he is honored by the university as “Local Legislator of the Year”. UCLA Honors LaBonge with Special Team Jersey

ity Councilmember Tom Parker, presented LaBonge with a CLaBonge, 4th District, was UCLA football jersey bearing the named “Local Legislator of the same number worn by the coun- Year” on Oct. 28 by the cilmember’s mentor, the late University of California, Los UCLA football legend, Milt Angeles. The award ceremony Davis. took place at the annual “UCLA “When I was a young man, Day with Local Government” in Milt inspired me to help people. I the Council Chambers at Los still utilize all the lessons I’ve Angeles City Hall. learned from Milt every day,” “My goal has always been to LaBonge added. bring city hall to the people of “UCLA Day with Local Los Angeles, and I will continue Government” is an event orga- to work for the good of the com- nized by UCLA’s Government munity,” LaBonge said. “I’m and Community Relations deeply humbled by this award Department. The event is and I recognize that this award designed to strengthen engage- belongs to the neighborhoods of ment of community members and Council District Four. From the leaders with the UCLA student UCLA’s community volunteers and staff community. The who helped clean up Griffith Councilmember is the sixth hon- Park to the neighbors who are oree of the annual event, with pre- planting trees in Hancock Park, vious honorees including Los we’re all doing our best for Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Angeles.” Yaroslavsky, 3rd District, and During the program, UCLA Councilmember Ed Reyes, 1st Assistant Vice Chancellor, Keith District.

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8757 Burton Way & 8750 Burton Way Los Angeles, CA 90048 1/2 Bl. E. of Robertson Bl. 10 November 4, 2010 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press ʻParanormal Activity 2ʼ Keeps Spirit of the First Film Alive alloween may be over, but if ghosts go away, rather than feeding Hyou desperately need to get their ego. Now we have 24-hour your supernatural fix and it felt a lit- surveillance of all the happenings, tle too sacrilegious to dress up or from the pool cleaner oddly floating get a good scare on a Sunday, then out of the water to several more dis- “Paranormal Activity 2” is waiting turbing events. for you. Prepare “Paranormal your nerves for a Activity 2” isn’t a sequel scarier stand-alone hor- than the first ror sequel, but a film, with some prequel that pro- stellar acting and vides some a plot that’ll unique back- keep you guess- ground on the ing until the abrupt end (OK, there events of part one. Usually, such a photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures are some rather predictable move cheapens the open-ended Baby, Hunter (played by both William Juan Prieto and Jackson Xenia Prieto) experiences supernatural hap- moments, but it’s still a good meaning of the original film, like it penings in horror film, “Paranormal Activity 2”. spooker). did in “Saw III”, but the filmmak- In the last film, we followed the ing for “Paranormal” is well crafted story of Katie (Katie Featherston) in the hands of a lesser known but reality TV show set; remakes that prequel) can actually be enjoyable, concentrate when the hand cam and Micah (Micah Sloat) as they still seasoned director, Tod provide scene-by-scene duplica- compelling and add new ideas to shakes), though some handheld came in contact with an unfriendly Williams, and screenwriters, tion; or the mere audacity of creat- the established universe. moments are quite fantastic as paranormal presence that would Michael R. Perry and Christopher ing more than six films in a series Trust me on this one, they create a claustrophobia that make Casper ashamed to be associ- B. Landon. The new film team may without wondering if the concept’s “Paranormal Activity 2” is a pretty doesn’t let up. Just don’t be alone ated with it. The sequel takes us out not pack the more “authentic” expe- been exhausted. The divide jarring experience. Don’t worry, afterwards…you might just find of the suburbs of San Diego and rience of rookie filmmakers that between art and business is rarely the stationary cameras allow the yourself running up the stairs as into the suburbs of Carlsbad (so, not made the first film possible without as easy to see, yet “Paranormal film a little more grounding (liter- fast as possible to hide under your that far), as Katie’s sister, Kristi the backing a major studio, but they Activity 2” proves that a sequel (or ally, since we don’t have to overly covers. (Sprague Grayden), has a very sim- adapt well to the vision established ilar experience with another (or the by the original cinematic underdog. same?) pesky non-corporeal pres- “Paranormal Activity” may be a ence that just doesn’t seem to like hard film to beat, what with the the lovely middle-class people of $15,000 budget and almost $200 Southern California. million in box office profits, but the More than doubling the first sequel, with its $3 million budget film’s cast, Kristi’s husband, Dan (still a fraction of a blockbuster (Brian Boland), and his daughter, budget like say “Harry Potter” films Ali (Molly Ephraim) and their dog, with $175 million to spend), main- Abby, find that their lives aren’t as tains the spirit of part one. There’s repetitive as suburban architecture no replication of the first film’s once newly born baby, Hunter gags, we observe several jarring (played by both William Juan Prieto jump moments and subtle use of and Jackson Xenia Prieto), enters special effects. Don’t fret: this isn’t the family. It seems the kid has a like the sequel to “The Blair Witch secret admirer who doesn’t mind Project”; nothing about the first the cameras that follow around his film is ruined by a half-cocked sec- (or her or its) shadow. ond effort. Continuing the estab- A burglary leads Dan to install lished story is key and the film six cameras around the house. Add never strays. a handheld camera used by Ali, on It’s hard to find an example of an her quest to make first contact with action film in the last few years that the beyond, and Dan with a flash- hasn’t been structured as the start of light once (you might want to close a franchise, but before blockbusters your eyes during that scene), and began milking any film premise for we now have all the amateur all its fiscal worth, horror films took footage necessary for a thrilling the concept of the sequel to new mockumentory with all the viral (mostly shameless) heights. Taking thrills. Maybe the YouTube genera- Jason into outer space; pitting Jason tion should take a break from film- and Freddy against each other; ing everything, and let those pesky Michael Myers killing people on a

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Winehouse, who received the Best Music in Who” and “Red Lips Inspires Ladybug” Film Award. Comedian Phyllis Diller was garnered the Best Audience Documentary Bel-Air Film Fest Announces Award recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Film awards; and “Turning Japanese” Award, and Mark Rydell was honored and received the award for Best Audience Short presented with the festival’s Legendary Film. The winners also included Winners After Week of Screenings Filmmaker Award by Kat Kramer. “Colorblind” for Best Audience Student In addition, the festival’s Best Jury Feature Film, and “The Red Woman World” ifty-eight feature-length films were ed the evening and honored Brian Austin Feature Film was awarded to “Annabelle selected as Best Audience Student Feature Fscreened during the 2010 Bel-Air Film Green, of “Beverly Hill’s 90210”, with their and Bear”, starring Curt Massof and Olivia Film. Festival (BAFF), which ran from October Best Actor Award. Other recipients included Walby. The Best Jury Documentary Film The Bel-Air Film Festival is an indepen- 14 through 19. Kathy Najimy, of “Sister Act” and “ King of was awarded to “American Jihadist”, direct- dent international film festival celebrating Opening night included a special screen- the Hill”, who received the Best Actress ed by Mark Claywell. Additional winners cinema in Southern California. ing of “Walk a Mile in My Pradas” starring Award, and music producer Salaam Remi, were “Dreams Play Apart”, which received For information, visit www.belairfilmfes- Tom Arnold. Actress Christina Collard host- who has worked with Alicia Keys and Amy the Best Audience Feature Film; “Stu Plus tival.com.

Hearing Held on Melrose/Fairfax Preferred Parking he Los Angeles Department of TTransportation is holding a public hearing on Thursday, Nov. 4 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. for a preferential parking district that has been proposed in the Melrose and Fairfax Districts. The proposed preferential parking district, 132 East, would include the areas between the general boundaries of Fairfax Avenue to the west, Willoughby Avenue to the north, Sierra Bonita and Gardner Street to the east, and Beverly Boulevard to the south. The Department of Transportation is seeking required studies, and is now ready for input from the public on whether to scale back the general boundaries, and to gauge public support for preferential parking in the area. If the parking district is adopted, residents will be able to purchase three annual permits for $34 per vehicle each year. Visitors can purchase permits for $22 for each four-month period, up to two per household. The meeting will be held in Room G-90 at Fairfax High School, 7850 Melrose Ave. near the auditorium. For information, call (213)473-8260. Written comments may also be submitted through Monday, Dec. 6. Mail to PPD 132 East Comments c/o Felix Valde, Department of Transportation, 555 Ramirez St. Space 315, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Vote-By-Mail Approved by City he Los Angeles City Council Tvoted unanimously on Oct. 29 to adopt legislation calling for vote- by-mail elections in the city’s next available council seat special election. The plan, which would also leave open all polling places so voters can either vote-by-mail or vote in person on Election Day, would allow city officials to assess the fea- sibility of using a vote-by-mail system. There is no council seat special election currently scheduled, but the city council wants the system in place if one is scheduled. A vote- by-mail is already in place for general elections. The motion was authored by Los Angeles City Councilmember Jose Huizar, 14th District. Following a special election, the Los Angeles City Clerk’s office would determine the number of people who participated through the vote-by-mail system versus those who voted in person. The city council could then use the data to determine how many polling places they would need to keep open in order to expand the vote-by-mail program in future elections.

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October 25 LAPD Nabs Downtown Serial Burglar POLICE BLOTTER At 8 a.m., a victim reported that os Angeles Police Department around when video captured him during the previous night, an Lofficers have arrested a series inside the Orchard to Orchard floral unknown suspect burglarized an burglary suspect who was commit- shop on August 27.” apartment in the 1200 block of Then between October 10 and The following information was reported to the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station Fuller and stole a backpack con- ting crimes for the past five between October 20 and October 26 2010. If you are a victim of a crime, here taining a camera, lenses, photo- months. 21, nine more businesses and some are the telephone numbers of local law enforcement agencies; Los Angeles graphic equipment, identification David Wiggins, 51, was arrested parking-lot kiosks were burglar- Police Department, Wilshire Division (323)485-4022 and Los Angeles County and cash. The loss was estimated on Oct. 27 after he allegedly broke ized, and cash was stolen from reg- Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850. at approximately $6,893. into the Orchard to Orchard floral isters and tills. Surveillance video shop in downtown Los Angeles for captured footage of the serial bur- West Hollywood $1,250. An unknown suspect burglarized a the second time since August. glar, and police identified him as Property Crime business in the 8500 block of “Wiggins’ arrest ended a five- the same individual who had com- October 23 Santa Monica at 8:30 a.m. and month crime spree, involving near- mitted the previous burglaries. stole $400 from a cash register. October 20 ly two dozen burglaries,” said Lt. On October 26, officers received At 3:35 a.m., a female suspect was Damage to a glass door was esti- a call about a break-in at the mated at $400. Paul Vernon, commanding officer arrested for taking a vehicle without Orchard to Orchard floral shop. At 1:30 p.m., an unknown thief the ownerʼs consent after driving of Central Detective Division. stole a locked mountain bicycle, the vehicle away from a valet park- At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect “When officers booked Wiggins, Four hours later, patrol officers saw valued at $180, attached to a rear ing lot in the 9000 block of Sunset. burglarized a business in the 7300 they noticed he had chemically Wiggins walking in the area. The railing at a residence in the 8000 October 24 block of Santa Monica and stole treated his hands in an apparent suspect in the most recent burglary block of Norton. cash, a cellular phone and miscel- attempt to remove his finger and had kicked in the rear door, and left At 1:50 a.m., a male driver was laneous items, all valued at palm prints.” an imprint of the sole of his tennis October 21 arrested for driving under the influ- approximately $400. Damage to a shoe on the door. Wiggins was ence of alcohol following a vehicle glass door was estimated at about wearing tennis shoes, matched the At 7:30 p.m., an unknown thief vs. pedestrian traffic collision in the $500. “When officers serial burglar’s description, and was stole a gold and diamond ring, val- 1200 block of Fuller. ued at approximately $1,900, from carrying a backpack allegedly con- October 26 booked Wiggins, taining some of the stolen merchan- a residence in the 1000 block of An unknown thief burglarized an dise. David Wiggins was booked Hayworth. unlocked vehicle parked in a sub- At 6:00 a.m., an unknown thief they noticed he garage in the 7500 block of entered an unlocked vehicle had chemically for commercial burglary, and bail October 22 Hampton at 11 a.m. and stole a parked in a subgarage in the 7200 was set at $20,000. stereo and other items. The loss block of Fountain and stole a GPS treated his Anyone with information on the At 12:53 a.m., an unknown suspect was estimated at approximately device, valued at $320, and a crimes is asked to call Det. Mike stole a digital camera, valued at $230. garage door opener, valued at $50. hands in an Mazzacano at (213) 972-1231. $600, that was left unattended on a table at a nightclub in the 8400 At 3:45 p.m., two unknown African During the week, four male sus- apparent block of Sunset. American female suspects burglar- pects were arrested for theft or attempt to ized a business in the 8600 block burglary after being observed An unknown suspect burglarized a of Melrose and stole a dress, val- shoplifting at retail businesses in remove his storage unit at an apartment build- ued at approximately $9,000, West Hollywood. 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The suspect has been hitting Crimestoppers at (800)222- undisclosed amount of jewelry. locations in the early morning TIPS, or by texting to 274637 Detectives believe he may be &I9H5./ hours and is staying primarily on using a cell phone. All text mes- responsible for several other com- !DGC75A5G!//4 the main corridors around sages should begin with the let- mercial burglaries on Wilshire 64.47(// Wilshire Boulevard and 6th ters “LAPD”. Tips can also be Boulevard in the Koreatown and Street. The suspect is described submitted at Rampart areas of Los Angeles. The as a 35 to 45-year-old African www.LAPDOnline.org. suspect is approximately 35 to 45 ! years old, five-feet-ten-inches tall "

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with other special guests, will also drum clinic, giving students an School of Rock Opens New West L.A. Location perform throughout the day. The opportunity to learn from, and per- The School of Rock, a nationally- at 12020 Wilshire Blvd. ceremony at 1 p.m. and hourly All Stars are comprised of the best form with, Jane’s Addiction drum- acclaimed music program for chil- The new school will officially giveaways of equipment from Boss, students from schools across the mer Stephen Perkins. dren, will be adding a second loca- open its doors on Nov. 13 with a Vox, D’Addario. country. The event is open to the public tion in Los Angeles. The new West special event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A group of the L.A.-based School On Nov. 20, the School of Rock and begins at 1 p.m. For informa- L.A. School of Rock will be located that includes a “guitar smashing” of Rock student All Stars, along West L.A. will be holding its first tion, visit www.schoolofrock.com.

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ǵǨǹǺǶȇȁǰǴ ǹǶǶǩȁǨǭǴ, ȟȚȖ ȊȘȍȔȧ ȊȣșȚȈȊȓȍȕȐȧ ȒȈȕȌȐȌȈȚțȘ ȕȈ ȊȣȉȖȘȣ Ȋ ȋȖȘȖȌșȒȖȑ șȖȊȍȚ ǯȈȗȈȌȕȖȋȖ ǫȖȓȓȐȊțȌȈ, Ȋ șȖȖȚȊȍȚșȚȊȐȐ ș ȐȏȉȐȘȈȚȍȓȤȕȣȔ ȒȖȌȍȒșȖȔ ȠȚȈȚȈ, ȕȈșȚțȗȈȍȚ Ȋ 8 ȟȈșȖȊ țȚȘȈ Ȋ ȗȖȕȍȌȍȓȤȕȐȒ, 15 ȕȖȧȉȘȧ 2010 ȋȖȌȈ; ȒȖȕȍȟȕȣȑ șȘȖȒ ȗȖȌȈȟȐ ȌȖȒțȔȍȕȚȖȊ: 5 ȟȈșȖȊ ȊȍȟȍȘȈ, ȗȧȚȕȐȞȈ, 10 photo by Dina Humphreys ȌȍȒȈȉȘȧ 2010 ȋȖȌȈ. ǴțȕȐȞȐȗȈȓȤȕȣȍ ȊȣȉȖȘȣ ǯȈȗȈȌȕȖȋȖ ǫȖȓȓȐȊțȌȈ ȕȈ Actress and philanthropist Rhonda Fleming Carlson. Fleming Carlson ȏȈȔȍȡȍȕȐȍ ȚȘȍȝ (3) ȌȖȓȎȕȖșȚȍȑ Ȋ ȋȖȘȖȌșȒȖȔ șȖȊȍȚȍ șȘȖȒȖȔ ȕȈ ȟȍȚȣȘȍ ȋȖȌȈ, (left) is pictured receiving a gift from event chairs Rosemary Booth and șȖșȚȖȧȚșȧ ȊȖ ȊȚȖȘȕȐȒ 8 ȔȈȘȚȈ 2011 ȋȖȌȈ. Gretchen Smith.

he League for Children’s annu- does extraordinary work to help at- ǷȘȖȞȍșș ȊȣșȚȈȊȓȍȕȐȧ ȒȈȕȌȐȌȈȚțȘȣ ȚȘȍȉțȍȚ ȖȚ ȗȖȚȍȕȞȐȈȓȤȕȖȋȖ ȒȈȕȌȐȌȈȚȈ Tal event, “A Starry Starry risk children get a good start in life șȖȉȘȈȚȤ ȖȚ 20 ȌȖ 30 ȗȖȌȗȐșȍȑ ȖȚ ȐȏȉȐȘȈȚȍȓȍȑ, ȏȈȘȍȋȐșȚȘȐȘȖȊȈȕȕȣȝ Ȋ ȋȖȘȖȌȍ Night”, was held on Oct. 10 at The so they can succeed as adults.” ǯȈȗȈȌȕȣȑ ǫȖȓȓȐȊțȌ. ǷȖȚȍȕȞȐȈȓȤȕȣȑ ȒȈȕȌȐȌȈȚ ȌȖȓȎȍȕ ȉȣȚȤ șȚȈȘȠȍ 18 ȓȍȚ, London in West Hollywood, and For information, visit ȎȐȚȍȓȍȔ ǯȈȗȈȌȕȖȋȖ ǫȖȓȓȐȊțȌȈ Ȑ ȐȏȉȐȘȈȚȍȓȍȔ, ȏȈȘȍȋȐșȚȘȐȘȖȊȈȕȕȣȔ Ȋ raised $133,000 for Children’s www.all4kids.org. ǯȈȗȈȌȕȖȔ ǫȖȓȓȐȊțȌȍ. Ǫșȍ ȏȈȐȕȚȍȘȍșȖȊȈȕȕȣȍ ȒȈȕȌȐȌȈȚȣ ȔȖȋțȚ ȗȖȓțȟȐȚȤ Bureau. Approximately 200 attend- ȕȍȖȉȝȖȌȐȔȣȍ ȜȖȘȔȣ Ȋ ȖȜȐșȍ ȋȖȘȖȌșȒȖȋȖ ȒȓȍȘȒȈ Ȋ ȔțȕȐȞȐȗȈȓȐȚȍȚȍ ȋȖȘȖȌȈ ed the event, which honored : 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard. Ambassador Glen Holden, who ȗȖ ȈȌȘȍșț was the Master of Ceremonies for the event, which also included a Ǭȓȧ ȗȖȓțȟȍȕȐȧ ȌȖȗȖȓȕȐȚȍȓȤȕȖȑ ȐȕȜȖȘȔȈȞȐȐ Ȋȣ ȔȖȎȍȚȍ șȊȧȏȈȚȤșȧ ș ȖȜȐșȖȔ silent auction and musical tribute to ȋȖȘȖȌșȒȖȋȖ ȒȓȍȘȒȈ ȗȖ ȚȍȓȍȜȖȕț: (323) 848-6409 ȐȓȐ ȗȖ ȥȓȍȒȚȘȖȕȕȖȑ ȗȖȟȚȍ Fleming Carlson by John-Kevin [email protected]. Hilbert and Ensemble. “We are so proud that all of the funds raised from this event will go 4 ȕȖȧȉȘȧ, 2010 ȋȖȌȈ towards helping the child development center at Children’s Bureau’s Magnolia Place Family Center,” ǺȖȔ Ǹ. ǪȥșȚ

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Native American Arts on Sale at Autry Letters to the Editor

Hollywoodland “True New Yorker” could have eas- that we will belong, not to our- ily been conceived from the imagi- selves, but to Exxon-Mobil, Architect not Kinney nation of Damon Runyon, as Goldman Sachs or Bank of Biegel was/is truly America. The architect cited in your arti- “Runyonesque”. cle on the Orchard Gables His dry wit made him the most Roger Carasso Cottage in Hollywood on Oct 21 popular history teacher at Fairfax Harper Avenue is incorrect. The house was High, and it’s appropriate that his designed in 1904 by Norman tribute was held at Canter’s Deli, as Foote Marsh, who at the time was Canter’s is the nearest thing to Prang Takes partnered with Clarence H. Lindy’s in New York that you can Russell. Abbott Kinney was not find on the West Coast. Contributions from an architect. He was the develop- er of Venice and hired Marsh and Eddie Cress Billboard Companies Russell to design many of the Sylmar early buildings in Venice. West Hollywood City I researched and advocated the Councilman Jeffrey Prang, who original monument application Stop Proliferation of opposes the tax on billboards in for Orchard Gables Cottage, West Hollywood, has been fight- which was submitted by the Supergraphics ing this tax, which will generate millions in new revenue for the Hollywood Arts Council in 2006. Regarding Anna Bakalis’s “Signs people and city services in West Hollywood Heritage, as well as May Wrap Buildings on Santa Hollywood. Afriat Consulting the Los Angeles Conservancy, Monica, Beverly”, stop the corro- Group, Prang’s political consul- supported the nomination, but sive spread of commercialization tant and political fundraising they did not submit it. and privatization. The Los Angeles firm, also represents and lobbies City Council is considering a peti- for major billboard companies. Charles J. Fisher tion engineered by Skytag, Inc. to Prang has for years taken political build huge supergraphic advertise- contributions from major bill- Editor’s note: The information ments on Santa Monica and board companies and supergraph- about Abbot Kinney designing Beverly Boulevards. This proposal ic interests in West Hollywood. the Orchard Gables House was exemplifies the continuing trend to By opposing the tax on bill- provided by the Hollywood commercialize and privatize ever boards in West Hollywood, Prang Community Housing increasing areas of our lives. Los is allowing the billboard and Corporation, and was incorrect. Angeles is already selling valuable supergraphic companies a free The house was designed by real estate to private agencies from ride to make millions in West Norman Foote March and whom it will then rent the build- Hollywood, and denying the citi- Clarence H. Russell, at the direc- ings. States are so strapped for zens and city over $4 million tion of Abbot Kinney. funds that they are turning public annually for this privilege. functions over to private entities. Over 10 percent of the voters in Even in foreign affairs, commercial photo by Danielle Klebanow West Hollywood signed the peti- privatization has grown to the The Autry National Center is holding its American Indian Arts Fairfax Coach was tion for taxing billboards, and extent that there are more private Marketplace on Saturday, Nov. 6, and Sunday, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. many voters have questioned Popular Teacher contractors in Afghanistan than sol- to 5 p.m. More than 185 Native American artists from around the why Prang is siding with the bill- diers. board companies and not the citi- country, representing more than 40 tribes, will be on hand to show Regarding “Fairfax Coach If growing commercialization of zens of West Hollywood. and discuss their traditional methods and contemporary art forms Enters Hall of Fame” in the Oct. our lives is not reined in, it may be with visitors. The event at the Autry is the largest Native American 21 issue, had he not been born a that before much longer, our own William Board marketplace in Southern California, and will also feature perfor- human being, Marty Biegel, a persons could become privatized so mances by Native American dancers, musicians and storytellers, in addition to other musical acts throughout the weekend. It also features hands-on activities for children and artist demonstrations. Native American food, including frybread, will also be available. Music Center Hosts Spanish Classical Ballet Company Visuals include a full-size Lakota tipi, large and small scale paintings he 2010-2011 season of offers a wide repertoire, incorporat- Christopher Wheeldon and music and sculptures, colorful traditional and contemporary stone and silver T“Glorya Kaufman Presents ing classical, neoclassical and con- by Michael Nyman. The second jewelry, and demonstrations of weaving, painting, flint knapping, Dance at the Music Center” begins temporary choreography. program will be held on Nov. 6 at soapstone carving, mask making, gourd art and traditional jewelry- with the debut of Spain’s only clas- The dance company will present 7:30 p.m. and Sunday Nov. 7 at making. sical ballet company, Corella Ballet two programs. On Friday Nov. 5 at 2:00 p.m., and will feature “Bruch The Autry National Center is located in Griffith Park at 4700 Western Castilla y León, performing at the 7:30 p.m., the program will feature Violín Concerto No. 1”; “For 4”, Heritage Way. For information, call (323)667-2000, or visit Ahmanson Theatre from Nov. 5 to “Bruch Violín Concerto No. 1” with choreography by Christopher www.theautry.org. 7. with choreography by Clark Tippit Wheeldon and music by Franz The company was founded by and music by Max Bruch; “Clear”, Schubert; “Soleá”; and “DGV”. American Ballet Theatre principal with choreography by Stanton Tickets are $25 to $125, and are dancer, Ángel Corella, to promote Welch and music by Johann available at the Dorothy Chandler Petersen Pays Tribute to Don ʻThe Snakeʼ classical ballet in Spain and to nur- Sebastian Bach, “Soleá” with Pavilion Box Office, 135 N. Grand choreography by María Pagés and Ave., by calling (213)972-0711, or he Petersen Automotive Museum is located at 6060 Wilshire ture Spanish dancers and offer them music by Rubén Lebaniegos; and www.musiccenter.org/events/dance Museum will pay tribute to one Blvd. For information, visit an opportunity to cultivate their tal- T “DGV”, with choreography by .html. of the sport’s most iconic figures, www.petersen.org ent. Corella Ballet Castilla y León Don “The Snake” Prudhomme, . during its annual “Tribute Night” on Wednesday, Nov. 10. The day will begin with the 2 p.m. panel discussion titled “Match Race Madness”, featuring drag racing’s greatest rivalry: “Snake vs. Mongoose”. Prudhomme, who is nicknamed “The Snake”, will join the floor with arch-rival Tom “The Mongoose” McEwen, to discuss their days of traveling the United States from race track to race track, their much-publicized grudge matches, the business partnership they formed called, “Wildlife Racing”, and their pioneering work in non-automotive sponsorship with Mattel’s Hot Wheels. Special guest Dave McClelland, the voice of the NHRA and long time friend of Prudhomme, will be the master of ceremonies. A live auction of racing memorabilia will follow, with proceeds going to the Petersen’s educational programs. The Petersen Automotive 18 November 4, 2010 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Burbank Savings Hosts Grand Rev. Walker Remembered ev. Earl Gordon Walker, a of Cathedral Chapel on March 15, Rretired priest of the Catholic 1972, where he served for more Opening for Wilshire Branch Archdiocese of Los Angeles and than 30 years. He continued to sup- Pastor Emeritus of Cathedral port the Cathedral Chapel School Chapel of St. Vibiana Catholic financially after his retirement, and Church, died on Oct. 26 at the age has established a $50,000 endow- of 88. ment in the school’s name. Walker was a graduate of the In Walker’s honor, the parish is Cathedral Chapel School class of asking that donations may be 1936. He was born in Salt Lake made to the Fr. Earl Walker City, Utah on Aug.19, 1922, and his Memorial Tuition Assistance family moved to Los Angeles in Fund or Fr. Earl Walker Memorial December, 1924. Walker attended Parish Building Fund. For the the Junior Seminary of Los Angeles Tuition Assistance Fund, call College, located at the time at 3rd (323)938-9976, or mail donations Rev. Earl Gordon Walker and Detroit Streets, and then com- to Cathedral Chapel School, c/o pleted his studies at St. John’s Miss Tina Katherine Kipp, 755 S. Seminary in Camarillo. Cochran Ave., Los Angeles, CA, Detroit St., Los Angeles, CA, He was ordained on May 1, 90036. 90036 Cathedral Chapel of St. 1948, and served the Catholic For the Church Building Fund, Vibiana Catholic Church is locat- Archdiocese of Los Angeles for 62 call (323)930-5976, or mail dona- ed at 923 S. La Brea Ave. years. Walker was appointed pastor tions to Cathedral Chapel Church, For information, visit c/o Rev. Truc Nguyen, 926 S. www.cathedralchapel.org. Hammer Takes on a Mandala with New Project he Hammer Museum, in part- Tnership with Ari Bhöd — the American Foundation for Tibetan Cultural Preservation —presents The Mandala Project running through Nov. 7. The exhibit features the construction of a Tibetan sand mandala by a team of traditionally trained Lamas visiting Los Angeles from the Thubten Choeling Monastery in Pharping, Nepal. Mandalas can be found in many forms, but they always include a photo courtesy of Ian Burbage/Sunflower Media Production circle, a central point and some Wilshire Burbank Savings held a grand opening celebration on Oct. form of symmetry. They can be 21 for its full service branch in Beverly Hills. Branch manager, Anita created in sand, on paper or cloth, photo courtesy of the Hammer Museum Lawler (left), was joined at the event by Kim Ruggles, program and or built as three dimensional mod- The Hammer Museum will participate in a mandala project in partner- event manager for the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce, who els or buildings. The mandala, a ship with the American Foundation for Tibetan Cultural Preservation. presented a certificate of recognition for the grand opening. Luther universal symbol and Sanscrit Burbank Savings is a traditional savings bank. The Beverly Hills word that translates to “circle”, also branch is located at 8401 Wilshire Blvd. For information, call becomes a metaphor for the pro- sents boundless compassion, purity Pema Namdol Thaye, a master of and clarity. It is believed that man- Tibetan art. The project also (310)272-7370, or visit www.lutherburbanksavings.com. ject, as it will highlight the notion that everything and everyone is dalas have the power to transform includes a “Hammer Conversation” interlinked. negativity and awaken altruism and with Rotondi and Thaye on Nov. 7 The mandala being created at the compassion in the viewer. at 1 p.m., followed by a ceremonial Hammer Museum will be a sacred Accompanying the sand mandala sweeping of the sand and a proces- painting, following precise and will be a series of architectural sion to the Pacific Ocean for the North Atwater Park ancient instructions passed down drawings of a proposed four-story dispersal of the sand. over thousands of years. Millions mandala for Ari Bhöd by Los The Hammer Museum is located of grains of colored sand will be Angeles-based architect Michael at 10899 Wilshire Blvd. For infor- Expansion Breaks Ground sprinkled carefully on a flat sur- Rotondi, as well as a smaller three- mation, call (310)443-7000, or visit face. The mandala painting repre- dimensional mandala, created by www.hammer.ucla.edu. SCI-Arc Hosts ʻMain Event 9ʼ to Raise Funds and Honor Alums ore than 350 attendees are expected to Mattend the southern California Institute of Architecture’s (SCI-Arc) “Main Event 9” on Friday, Nov. 5, including some of Los Angeles’ most influential architects and designers, community leaders, business executives and SCI-Arc alumni and guests. The “Main Event” is an annual fundraiser that honors a distinguished SCI-Arc alumnus and rais- photo courtesy of the Fourth District Council Office es scholarship funds for architecture and design os Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti (fifth from left), photo courtesy of SCI-Arc 13th District, and Los Angeles City Councilmembers Tom students studying at SCI-Arc. Eric Owen Moss, L director of SCI-Arc, will be joined at the event by A model by architect Brendan MacFarlane, of LaBonge, 4th District, and Councilman Ed P. Reyes, 1st District, Jakob + MacFarlane, will be auctioned at SCI-Arcʼs joined city officials and community members for a groundbreaking Los Angeles City Councilmembers Tom gala fundraiser. The model is of the Social Housing ceremony on Oct. 28 for the North Atwater Park expansion and creek LaBonge, 4th District, and Jan Perry, 9th District, restoration. as well as Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Project in Paris from 2006. The project is located near the Los Angeles River in the Glendale Villaraigosa. Narrows section. The North Atwater Park project will provide three Several other SCI-Arc leadership and faculty acres of additional parkland with a picnic area, demonstration garden, members will attend, in addition to Olga Garay, designed headquarters, located at 2000 Avenue of outdoor classroom, children’s concrete play tunnel and sand play area. director of the City of Los Angeles Department of the Stars. KCRW DJ Dan Wilcox will provide the The project will also restore a creek that connects to the Los Angeles Cultural Affairs; A+D Museum director Tibbie music for the evening, which will feature a silent River. Native plant landscaping will be planted on the creek banks and Dunbar; former director of the City of Los auction of architectural models by some of the along the streambed to prevent erosion and naturally clean storm water Angeles Department of City Planning, Con most important architects working today. SCI-Arc before it flows into the river. The project will help the city improve Howe; designer and HGTV’s “Design Star” run- will also honor alumnu Brendan MacFarlane. water quality for the L.A. River. Construction will run through late ner-up, Matt Locke; and LAXART’s Lauri SCI-Arc is an independent institution offering 2011, and will cost approximately $1.3 million. Funding for the pro- Firstenberg. graduate and undergraduate programs in architec- ject was partially provided by Proposition 50, through the California This year’s Main Event will be hosted by ture. For information, call (213)356-5385, or visit Resources Agency to improve River Parkways. Creative Artists Agency (CAA) at its Gensler- www.sciarc.edu. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 November 4, 2010 Museum Bellyʼs Up for ʻEat LACMAʼ Art Collective he Los Angeles County Museum ed set of gardens on LACMA’s painting in LACMA’s collection, Sculptor Donates Beethoven Tof Art (LACMA), in collabora- campus that will be on display dur- “Actual Size”, which depicts a fly- tion with the Los Angeles-based ing the event. ing can of Spam. Three Los artist collective Fallen Fruit, presents The event will feature projects Angeles muses, Karen Black, Piece to El Camino College “Let Them Eat LACMA” on like tomato fight, a watermelon eat- Ronee Blakley and Phranc, will Sunday, Nov. 7 from noon to 8 p.m. ing contest, an electronic melon also be performing. “Let Them Eat LACMA” is the drumming circle and a large man- Let Them Eat LACMA will also culmination of the museum’s col- dala of dinner plates ritually assem- display the Public Fruit Theater, a laborative project with Fallen Fruit, bled and dismantled by visitors garden that features a theater in the titled “EATLACMA”, which inves- who take home each plate. round constructed of reclaimed tigates the social role of art and Other projects include a “Prison concrete sidewalks curving around food and the rituals of eating, with Gourmet” selection of food served a single citrus tree. The theatre is performances and installations by to prisoners in California jails, reflective of LACMA’s history as more than 50 artists and collectives. chewing carolers and belly listen- the one-time site of extensive citrus Since its launch in February, the ing sessions. groves, as well as a meditation on project has included a series of Pulitzer-prize winning writer, today’s prevalence of concrete and community-oriented programming, Jonathan Gold, will read a text on lack of publically accessible or along with an exhibition and curat- Spam, inspired by the Ed Ruscha shared fruit trees. Cyclists, Pablove Foundation Raise Funds to Fight Childrenʼs Cancer eff Castelaz, co-founder and Angeles to deliver Oscar Litwak JCEO of Dangerbird Records and Foundation mobile playrooms. At The Pablove Foundation, addressed the ride’s conclusion, Castelaz dis- a large crowd on Oct. 21 of sup- closed the details of two $50,000 porters at the official “Pablove research grants that The Pablove Across America” homecoming Foundation has established for event. childhood cancer research. The second annual “Pablove “Pablove Across America” embod- Across America Tour”, in which ies the strength and spirit of Pablo Castelaz and his crew of cyclists Castelaz, the son of Castelaz and rode 1,425 miles for nearly two his wife Jo Ann Thrailkill, and little months from Seattle to Los brother of Grady Gallagher. Pablo Angeles, culminated last week and had just celebrated his sixth birth- raised more than $800,000 for the day in June 2009 when he lost his fight against childhood battle with bilateral Wilms Tumor, photo courtesy of Michael Crook cancer. Along the route, they visit- a rare form of childhood cancer. Jeff Castelaz spoke to a crowd of ed children’s hospitals in Seattle, For more information, photo courtesy of Maria Tregub cyclists on Oct. 21. Portland, Palo Alto, and Los visit:www.pablove.org. West Hollywood resident Mikhail Naruzetskiy, a prominent sculptor who designed the Russian War Veterans Memorial in Plummer Park, donated a sculpture he made of Ludwig Van Beethoven to El War Vet, Soap Camino College in Torrance on Oct. 29. Naruzetskiy, an immigrant from Ukraine who has lived in West Hollywood since 1993, is pictured at the dedication ceremony with his granddaughter, Lorraine. Star Martinez to The sculpture will be on permanent display in the collegeʼs Marsee Host New Auditorium in the ECC Center for the Arts. Directions Gala he veterans support organiza- Ttion, New Directions, has announced the host of their annual benefit gala on Nov. 7 will be J.R. Martinez, an Iraqi War veteran featured during the last two years on the popular daytime serial, “All My Children”. Titled “Honoring Our Heroes”, the event will raise funds to assist the organization in providing life- saving services to veterans in need. The banquet will be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Honorees will include two suc- cessful graduates of the New Directions program: U.S. Marine Corps veteran George Hill, director of the New Directions Choir; and U.S. Army veteran Jon Henri Matteau, who served in Afghanistan. New Directions will also present two awards at the gala, including the Media Hero Award, to ABC’s “Brothers and Sisters” for its realistic portrayal of an Iraqi War veteran; and a “Community Hero Award” to the law firm of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, for their commit- Answers on page 22 ment to providing free legal services to the veterans at New Directions. New Directions is nonprofit )'(9"&8'))$3 agency that has assisted hundreds of veterans through comprehensive 49"&15&$3!29 services, including transitional 0#'7'#6!( $(!5'104&'2 housing, substance abuse treatment, therapeutic care, vocational train- !"#$$!!!" ing, job placement and housing assistance. For information, call La Shanda Maze at (310)914-4045 ext 161, or visit www.newdirection- '"$04$#!33'!%$!0#!)'(9 &$3!2'45'(($! sinc.com. 20 November 4, 2010 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Voters Back Democrats in Election From page 1 Karen Bass defeated her chal- Wilshire and Hollywood. Republican challenger, Mary lenger, James L. Andion, in the State Assembly Member Mike Toman-Miller. The 42nd District 33rd Congressional District by an Feuer, who has represented the includes Hollywood, West 86 to 13 percent margin. The 33rd 42nd District since 2006, was re- Hollywood and Beverly Hills, as District mainly covers South Los elected to a third term by a margin well as portions of the Westside Angeles and some areas of Mid- of 73 to 26 percent over and the San Fernando Valley. Feuer, who will be forced out of office after the next term because of term limits, said he is excited about continuing the progress he has made in office. “I am very humbled by the out- come, it’s certainly gratifying to enjoy the strong support of my con- stituents,” Feuer said. “I plan to continue my focus on the economy and jobs, public education, and the environment and healthcare. Contrary to the national trend, we actually expanded the Democratic base in the Assembly. We now have fifty-two Democratic members, and I am optimistic about the future of working with the governor and my colleagues in the Assembly to get these things accomplished.” Prop. 19, a ballot measure to photo by Edwin Folven legalize, regulate tax and marijuana Governor-elect Jerry Brown spoke during a rally on Monday, and was for people 21 and over, was defeat- flanked by the stateʼs new Lieutenant Governor-elect, San Francisco ed by a 54 to 46 percent margin. Mayor Gavin Newsom. Other ballot measures that passed include a new requirement that a local governments to balance the plan to eliminate the state redis- two-thirds vote is necessary in the budget. Measures that did not pass tricting commission. state legislature to raise state and include a plan to raise vehicle Voter turnout was slightly higher local fees; that a simple majority in photo by Edwin Folven licensing fees to aid state parks; a statewide than the previous guber- the state legislature is needed to Sen. Barbara Boxer defeated Republican challenger Carly Fiorina. measure to suspend laws regulating natorial election. In Los Angeles pass the state budget; and that state air pollution; a law that would County, approximately 43 percent Boxer was joined Monday by U.S. Secretary of Labor, Hilda L. Solis. legislators cannot take money from lower business tax liability; and a of registered voters cast ballots. Belmont Village Hosts WeHo Wants Afterschool Program Senior Tech Fair to Limit Honored at City Hall Mail Spam From page 3 but it would be legally difficult without violating first amendment protections. However, it’s unclear how effective a resident driven campaign against door spam — with no teeth to sanction businesses who continue to flier doors — will prove to be. Paul Hamel, a longtime West Hollywood resident, called the fliers “a nuisance”. Still, he said he probably wouldn’t bother to put up signs. “I don’t know if it’s worth the trouble,” Hamel said. “I have a sign that says ‘No Parking in the Driveway’. That doesn’t do any good either.” Prang hopes the program can reduce the amount of spam at residents doors by 20 to 30 percent. “I think that would be a good start,” Prang said. Puppeteer Holds photo courtesy of the Woodcraft Rangers Discussion on On Oct. 22, the Woodcraft Rangers hosted “Lights on Afterschool” at the top of the Tom Bradley Tower at Los Angeles City Hall. The cel- photo courtesy of Julie Walke His Craft ebration was held in support of afterschool programs throughout Los Belmont Village Senior Living Hollywood Hills, located at 2051 N. Angeles, and was attended by several students from the program, as Highland Ave., recently held a technology fair to educate families he first event of a new series well as actress Masiela Lusha (center) and actress and model, and those who work with senior citizens about senior-friendly prod- Ttitled “Conversations with Bob Jennifer Gimenez. Baker” will be held at the Bob ucts. Belmont Village community relations associate Dawneen Cathie Mostovoy, CEO of Woodcraft Rangers, led the program and Baker Marionette Theater on Lorance, learned about the Dashaway support system from Bob spoke about the importance of sustaining afterschool programs. Ossman, president and CEO of Dashaway Company. Winner of the Saturday, Nov. 6 at 4:30 p.m. The presentation is part of the theatre’s Woodcraft Rangers was created in 1922, making it the first after- 2008 ICAA Industry Innovator Award, the walker was co- designed 50th anniversary season, and will school program created in the City of Los Angeles. The program by Stan Dashew, who suffered from Parkinsonʼs Disease and want- be moderated by puppeteer and grew out of a movement started by author, artist and naturalist ed to extend his mobility and maintain his stability. Other products Hollywood historian, Gregory Paul Ernest Thompson Seton in 1902 when a group of boys vandalized and programs showcased included the flipper remote, with large Williams. Baker, 86, continues to his home. Rather than prosecute the boys, Seton invited them to his buttons, numbers and letters; the California Telephone Access run the theater, and maintains an property for a weekend of storytelling and nature experiences, which Program, for people who are hearing impaired, speech-disabled, active role in the company. The later became the basis for an ongoing youth development program. cognitively-disabled, blind or have restricted mobility; and CapTell, a Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Woodcraft Rangers is nonprofit organization that now serves 71 telephone system that displays all words the other party says in a 1345 W. First St. Tickets are $20. schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. For information, conversation. For information, visit www.belmontvillage.com. Call (213)250-9995, or visit visit www.woodcraftrangers.org. www.bobbakermarionettes.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 November 4, 2010 Housing Will be Built on

La Brea Avenue 5)"5"&/&3"-6/*$*1"--&$5*0/8*--#&)&-%*/5)&*5:0' From page 1 !&450--:800%0/ 6&4%":"3$) '035)&'0--08*/(''*$&34 Jeffrey Skornek, housing manager for the City of West Hollywood, 035)3&&%&'&.#&34 said the project will provide a boost 0'5)&*5:06/$*- 6--5&3.0''063:&"34 in affordable housing, which is desperately needed in the city. He )&/0.*/"5*0/1&3*0%'035)&4&0''*$&4#&(*/40/07&.#&3 "/%$-04&40/ added that 2,020 people applied for &$&.#&3 "5 1-.- 50 units at the city’s most recent affordable housing project, which '/0.*/"5*0/1"1&34'03"/*/$6.#&/50''*$&30'5)&$*5:"3&/05'*-&%#:&$&.#&3 opened in February at Santa %5)& 5) %":#&'03&5)&&-&$5*0/'5)&705&344)"--)"7&6/5*-5)& &3% %":#&'03& Monica Boulevard and Sierra 5)&&-&$5*0/&$&.#&3 50/0.*/"5&$"/%*%"5&405)&35)"/5)&1&340/%4'8)0 Bonita Avenue. "3&5)&*/$6.#&/540/5)& 5) %":#&'03&5)&&-&$5*0/'035)"5*/$6.#&/5C4&-&$5*7& “There were fifty households eli- 0''*$&- )*4&95&/4*0/*4/05"11-*$"#-&8)&3&5)&3&*4/0*/$6.#&/5&-*(*#-&50#&&-&$51 gible to go into each of those apart- &%- ments,” Skornek said. “There are also 1,100 people on the city’s inclusionary housing list, which is '/00/&030/-:0/&1&340/*4/0.*/"5&%'03"/&-&$5*7&0''*$&"110*/5.&/5505)&&-&$1 market rate housing where twenty 5*7& 0''*$& .": #& ."%& "4 13&4$3*#&% #: AB -&$5*0/4 0%& 0' 5)& 5"5& 0' photo by Edwin Folven percent of the units are affordable. "-*'03/*"- The buildings on La Brea Avenue Ninety-four percent of those people are low income, and sixty percent that will be converted into housing )&10--48*--#&01&/#&58&&/5)&)06340' "-.-"/% 1-.- are seniors.” are currently vacant and boarded up. Skornek said the loan being used to purchase the property had couple of years. The affordable )0."4-!&45 already been set aside for afford- housing project will be located on a *5:-&3, able housing projects, and were not stretch of La Brea that will include from the city’s general fund. He two other market-rate housing pro- "5&%07&.#&3 added that the next step will be to jects that will be built concurrently select an architect who will create a at Santa Monica Boulevard and La design. The WHCHC will come Brea Avenue, and at Fountain and back to the city council at a future La Brea Avenues. date to request a second loan once “This project has a couple of the final cost of the project is deter- important benefits for the city. %& 26& 4& )"#3< %& --&7"3 " $"#0 6/" mined. Number one, it will satisfy our -&$$*?/ 6/*$*1"- &/&3"- &/ -" *6%"% %& !&45 0--:800% &- ."35&4 %& ."3;0 %& Skornek said the city is also objective to provide affordable 1"3"-044*(6*&/5&46/$*0/"3*04 moving forward on other afford- housing for people in the communi- able housing projects in the city. A ty,” Prang said. “Second, La Brea is groundbreaking will be held on an important corridor for the city, "3"53&4%&'*&.#304 Saturday, Nov. 6 for a project at and making improvements along %&-0/$&+06/*$*1"- %&3=0%0$0.1-&50%&$6"530">04' 1234 N. Hayworth Avenue, which that corridor between Santa Monica will be reconfigured into 48 units of and Fountain is important for other affordable housing. investment in that area. Putting -1&3*0%0%&/0.*/"$*?/1"3"&45"40'*$*/"4$0.*&/;"&- %&/07*&.#3&%& :$*&1 West Hollywood City housing there is important, it’s 33"&- %&%*$*&.#3&%& "-"4 1-.- Councilman Jeffrey Prang said he close to transportation and close to is hopeful the project on La Brea services such a the La Brea *-041"1&-&4%&/0.*/"$*?/1"3"6/0'*$*"-*/$6.#&/5&/040/13&4&/5"%04"-"$*6%"% can be completed within the next Gateway Center.” )"45"&- %&%*$*&.#3&%& % %="4"/5&4%&-"4&-&$$*0/&4'-04705"/5&45&/%3"/ )"45" &%="4"/5&4%&-"4&-&$$*0/&4 %&%*$*&.#3&%& 1"3"/0.*/"305304$"/%*1 %"504&/-6("3%&-"%4'1&340/"%4'26&40/*/$6.#&/5&4 %="4"/5&4%&-"&-&$$*0/&41"3" Council Wants DWP Oversight -"0'*$*/"&-&$5*7"%&-*/$6.#&/5&-45"&95&/4*?//04&"1-*$"4*/0)":6/*/$6.#&/5&$"-*1 From page 1 '*$"%01"3"4&3&-&$50-

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