WISHNICK HONORED AT COMEDY EVENT Vol. 4, No. 7 • February 7, 2018 Uniting the Community with News, Features and Commentary Circulation: 15,000 • $1.00 See Page 8 Station 69’s Kitahata Responds By SARAH STOCKMAN Staff Writer aptain Tom Kitahata, the father of three, has been a firefighter in the Los CAngeles Fire Department for thirty years. Just over a year ago he joined Station 69 (corner of Carey and Sunset), serving as one of two ca ptains of the B Platoon. Kitahata is also a member of FEMA’s Cal- ifornia Urban Search and Rescue Task Force. “We’re part of a national group of task forces all over the country,” said Kitahata, who has been part of the team since its in- ception in 1993. “It started when we had the need for earthquake preparedness. We had already started the team when the Northridge earthquake happened. That was our first in- cident and it happened in our own backyard.” Members of the FEMA’s California Urban Search and Rescue Task Force helped residents in Houston. Photo: Tom Kitahata (Continued on Page 11) Surge in Break-Ins Worries Residents By SEPTEMBER DAWN BOTTOMS last week,” said Moore. “Usually there is one Investigations for the recent break-ins lieve it or not, simply answering your door. Special to the Palisades News a week. Most of them have been in the Alpha- are still ongoing but, according to Officer According to police, making it known bet Streets area. I’m here to provide infor- Moore, the detectives have promising leads. that residents are home is a great deterrent, fter a slew of recent house break-ins mation and answer questions—give people (If anyone has any information about any being that most burglars knock on doors and car thefts, Pacific Palisades res- a fighting chance at not becoming a victim.” burglary, contact LAPD Detective Resnick to see if someone is home prior to breaking Aident Daniel Keller organized a There were five burglaries alone on Jan- at (310) 444-1564.) and entering. community meeting on January 29 at the uary 26. The suspects smashed glass doors Moore said that when it comes to home But the spike in crime has residents wor- Woman’s Club in an effort to raise aware- and windows to enter homes and steal jew- burglaries there are some obvious measures ried, and despite efforts to protect themselves ness and find solutions. elry, personal safes and other possessions. you can take such as having an alarm system, with burglar alarms, floodli ghts, cameras “I’m just a fellow resident of the Palisades Victims included Indy Driver Townsend security cameras, locking your doors and and dogs, they continue to be victims. who had his car stolen a year ago and who Bell and his family. According to AP Auto windows when you leave, having a general “There’s not one solution out there that wants change,” said Keller, who lives in the Racing, “Burglars made off with the 10 rings awareness of your neighborhood and, be- (Continued on Page 11) El Medio Bluffs neighborhood. from his Indianapolis 500s, his ring for win- He invited LAPD Senior Lead Officer ning the 2001 Indy Lights championship, Michael Moore to talk to residents about his Rolex watch from his 2014 victory in the the crime trends and how to protect them- 24-hour race and the Rolex he received for selves from it. winning the IMSA title the next season.” Close to 40 concerned citizens, most of Bell told AP, “In the end it’s just stuff, but whom had experienced break-ins, showed it’s special to just me. All the work you put in up to voice their frustrations. to get all that stuff, and at least you have recog-

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  Officer Michael Moore (right) listens to Palisades residents as they talk about crime concerns in their neighborhood. Photo: September Dawn Bottoms Page 2 Palisades News February 7, 2018 February 7, 2018 Palisades News Page 3 Meyers Wins a Second Grammy alisadian Dave Meyers won a Gram - He told me to practice doing movies my Award for Best Music Video on through videos.” PJanuary 28 for his work on Kendrick After sending out a reel of music videos Lamar’s “Humble,” which also won Gram- he had shot over the years, Meyers was mys for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Per- hired to shoot a video for WhoRidas’ “Shot formance. Callin’ Big Ballin’” (1996). Since then, Mey- Meyers also captured a Grammy for Best ers has directed hundreds of music videos, Music Video in 2005 for Missy Elliott’s working with artists ranging from Janet “Lose Control.” Jackson to Maroon 5. A native of Berkeley, Meyers moved to Meyers also shoots commercials, includ- Los Angeles in 1990 to study film produc- ing the iconic iPod commercials with silhou- tion at Loyola Marymount University. He ettes dancing against colorful backgrounds. had always been interested in music videos, Meyers moved to the Palisades eight years but a chance encounter with Good Will ago when he married his wife Nancy, a fed- Hunting director Gus Van Sant solidified eral law clerk. “[She] wanted to have a more his interest. family-friendly neighborhood,” he said. “I ran into Gus Van Sant and he was just The couple have three children, the finishing a movie [To Die For] (1995),” oldest of whom attends college in Atlanta. Meyers told the News in December (“Pali - His younger two are in third grade and sadian Dave Meyers Wins MTV Movie kindergarten at Palisades Elementary. Dave Meyers on the set of Maroon 5’s video, “Wait.” Photo courtesy of Dave Meyers Award”). “He was also doing music videos. —SARAH STOCKMAN Corpus Event to Support Cancer Research he second annual Sean Hunter Re- Kesari was there to fight with us, to give fected by brain cancer.” search in Action Walk will be held Sean hope when there was none.” On February 25, there wi ll be food and Tfrom 12:30 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, The first walk/charity event was held last refreshments, vendors, children’s activities, February 25 at Corpus Christi Church, year on February 12, and Hunter, who had music and commemorative T-shirts. To 880 Toyopa Dr. attended Corpus Christi, Crespi High and register for the walk, to fundraise or to do- The walk and associated activities will Marymount College in Palos Verdes, died nate to the silent auction, visit: donate. keep funding intact for Dr. Santosh Kesari a few weeks later. johnwayne.org/SeanHunterWalk2018. at the John Wayne Cancer Center in Santa “Dr. Kesari is working to accelerate the Corporate sponsorships are available Monica, in memory of Sean Hunter, who development of novel therapies for brain by contacting Greg Graber at greg@john- was diagnosed with inoperable brain can- cancer through drug innovations, immu - wayne.org or call (949) 631-8400. cer in September 2014 at t he age of 20. notherapies and efficient trials,” Michelle If you are unable to attend, you can do- Sean’s mother Michelle remembers, Hunter explains. “The only thing standing nate by mail, with checks made payable to: “Doctors told my son to go home to hos- between those trials and the patients who John Wayne Cancer Foundation, 210 62nd pice. I couldn’t accept that for my child, so need them is funding. Let’s keep walking in St., Newport Beach, CA 92663 and include I found someone who wouldn’t, either. Dr. Sean’s honor, and in honor of everyone af- SEAN HUNTER in the memo. Sean Hunter Rec Center Projects Need Donations hree major projects to enhance the Palisades estimated at between $300,000 to $700,000. Recreation Center need community support in At the latest PAB meeting, park director Erich Haas Tterms of fundraising and planning. The Park Ad- said he thought the City would build an ADA-approved visory Board heard updates on all three campaigns at its playground, estimated at $400,000. The question is, “Would quarterly meeting on January 17. the community raise the rest of the money needed for an Bill Maniscalco, the park’s recreation coordinator, said inclusive playground?” fundraising is underway to renovate the aging small gym. Those interested in the playground project should attend About $75,000 is needed to resurface the floors, paint the the next PAB meeting in April. interior and upgrade the lights. If funds are in place, the The PAB board also discussed the Veterans Garden/ target date for completion is June. bocce-ball courts in the upper picnic area, which has The Palisades Recreation Center small gym as it looks now Officials hope that families who have current players in been in the planning stage for many months. (above), and how it could look after renovation (below). the basketball program or have had players in the past will If the community raises $200,000, American Legion donate by going to laparksfoundation.org/EN/park/29-pal- Post 283 will donate an additional $400,000 to build three isades_recreation_center.html and designating the small gym bocce courts and five outdoor “living rooms” that would project. Money raised will be used exclusively for the gym. commemorate Post 283, with five service monuments Another fundraiser in the works is to make the playground celebrating the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and ADA compliant. The topic was first raised in 2014, when Coast Guard. the playground was already out of compliance. Playgrounds Opportunities to give will be unveiled soon, with the are no longer described in terms of how many swings and possibility of naming rights for the individual courts and kinds of slides, but in the differences between ADA the “rooms.” Initial costs were projected at $133,000 for compliant (required by law) and accessible and inclusive. landscaping, $124,000 for walkways, $53,000 for picnic The PAB board had investigated an inclusive or tables, benches and barbecues, $160,000 for bocce courts, universally accessible playground, which goes a step beyond $50,000 for contingencies and $60,000 for three years of ADA compliant and allows access to children of all abilities. maintenance. At the time, the cost for an inclusive playground was —SUE PASCOE Page 4 Palisades News February 7, 2018

four stories and complies with the transi- Highlands Senior tional height provi sions of the Municipal Code. The building does not exceed 33 feet Facility Approved in height between 50 feet and 100 feet from the Open Space-zoned property area. The By City Planning remainder of the building does not exceed maximum height of 45 feet,” Chu wrote. By SUE PASCOE Editor CALIFORNIA COAST ACT Chu approved the Coast Development he proposed senior assisted living Robert Flick spoke for Highlands residents located in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Permit because the facility will not inter- facility in the Palisades Highlands who opposed the project and were united Zone, but correspondence from September fere with public access or recreational op- Twas approved by the Los Angeles under HUG (Highlands United for Good). 26 and 27, 2017 from LAFD’s Assistant portunities to coastal waters, since it is 2.5 City Planning Department on January 26. “I was disappointed in the ruling, which Chief Patrick Butler says that there is noth- miles from the coast. The marine envi- According to Henry Chu, the associate approved the developer’s applications for ing unusual or dangerous about the Elder- ronment will not be impacted. zoning administrator who heard the case Site Plan Review Approval, Coastal Devel- care Facility use or the property that pose He notes that regarding land resources, and wrote the 32-page Letter of Determi- opment Permit and categorical exemption any realistic or unique risk of danger to the site is void of vegetation and no trees nation (with an additional 31 pages of ex- from CEQA review,” Flick wrote in a Feb- the residents or the surroundings. Accord- will need to be removed. There are no ar- hibits), the project is well within the city ruary 1 email. “Although the project might ing to Butler, “Stringent building codes and chaeological or paleontological resources pass muster under the City’s zoning ordi- zoning requirements. brush fire clearance in Los Angeles pro- known to exist on or near the property, nance, that is only part of the equation. Chu also approved a Coastal Develop- vide the necessary safety for these buildings and since the project is 2.5 miles from the ment Permit for the 82-unit facility that will “The ZA’s approval ignored the dozens to be properly built and protected.” of neighborhood and regional protections ocean, scenic and visual qualities of coastal be located at the corner of Palisades Drive Environment. Chu wrote that in a study areas will not be impacted. and Vereda de la Montura on a 43,033-sq.- contained in the California Coastal Act, the prepared by Meridian Consultants who ft. vacant lot located between a small busi- California Environmental Quality Act and analyzed the project, they determined the CEQA ness complex to the south, condominiums the Brentwood-Pacific Palisades Commu- project would not have a significant impact The project also received a Categorical Ex- to the north and parkland to the west. nity Plan,” Flick said. “Accordingly, I plan to on the environment, and also determined emption under CEQA Guidelines (page 19 The project also received a Categorical appeal, and I understand that many others the use would have le ss of an impact than of the document) because it follows: 1.) the Exemption under California Environmen- intend to do so as well.” an apartment/condo, office building or general plan and applicable zoning regula- tal Quality Act (CEQA). ZONING shopping center. tions; 2.) the project is within city limits on “We are extremely pleased with the City’s Zoned Commercial. According to Chu’s Traffic. The project does not exceed the a site of no more than five acres substantially recent decision to approve our application Letter of Determination, under “Findings threshold criteria established by LADOT surrounded by urban uses; 3.) the site is not for the eldercare facility in the Highlands,” of Fact,” the land is designated commercial, for preparing a traffic study, according to a habitat for endangered, rare or threatened said developer Rony Shram in a February 2 and an assisted living facility falls under the Letter of Determination. species; 4.) there will be no significant effects email to the News. “We are happy to move one that zoning. Height. Within limit for the C1 Zone and relating to traffic, noise, air quality or water step closer to bringing much needed, quality Fire Zone. According to the January 26 LAMC Section 12.21.1-B,2. “The proposed quality; and 5.) it can be served by all re- senior living to this wonderful community.” determination letter, the building would be building ranges from 25 to 45 feet within quired utilities and public services. February 7, 2018 Palisades News Page 5 Homeboy Industries’ Senior Citizen Greg Boyle to Speak Tech Tutoring ather Greg Boyle, the founder of forming the lives of gang members. Sessions at PaliHi Homeboy Industries, will speak on Sergio, arrested at nine, in a gang by 12, he Technology Tutoring Program at FSaturday, February 17 at Corpus and serving time shortly thereafter, now Palisades High School, in conjunc- Christi Catholic Church, 890 Toyopa Dr. A works with the substance-abuse team at Ttion with the Palisades Alliance for mass will be held at 5:30 p.m. and a reception Homeboy to help others find sobriety. Seniors, will be reprised on Tuesdays, Feb- at 6:30 p.m.; the program will start at 7 p.m. Jamal, abandoned by his family when he ruary 20 and 27, and March 6 and 13, at 4 Tickets are $50, and proceeds will bene- tried to attend school at age seven, gradu- p.m. at the high school. fit the Habitat L.A. Catholic Coalition. ally finds forgiveness for his schizophrenic A Palisades senior will be paired with a Boyle’s first book, Tattoos on the Heart: The mother. PaliHi student and receive a free one-hour Power of Boundless Compassion, introduced New father Cuco, who never knew his coaching session on a smartphone, tablet or the nation to Homeboy Industries, the larg - own dad, thinks of a daily adventure on laptop. Availability is limited, so a person can est gang-intervention company in the world. which to take his four-year-old son. sign up for onl y two sessions maximum. After the successful expansion of Home- These former gang members uplift the “This is such an obvious linkage where boys, Boyle, a Jesuit priest, has now written soul and reveal how bright life can be when will be served. Tickets may be purchased at both sides can benefit,” said Kia Green, who Barking to the Choir: The Power of Radical filled with unconditional love and kindness. the Corpus Christi parish office Monday is with the Palisades-Malibu YMCA and runs Kinship to reveal how compassion is trans- Wine, beer, hors d’oeuvres and dessert through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. the PaliHi Community Service program. “The tutoring was very popular when we held it previously,” said Karen Stigler of Malibu Orchid Society Focuses on Finicky Orchids the Alliance for Seniors. “To someone who came of age before computer use was wide- Gayle Brodie Biosketch will offer advice take some of the mystery out of this finicky retirement from her CPA practice four spread, technology can seem unreachably on how to successfully grow a finicky group group of Cattleyas by providing some help- years ago. complicated. Yet, increasingly, many useful of orchids, known at the Bifoliate Cattleyas, ful guidelines on how to successfully bloom A Thousand Oaks resident, she is a mem- applications are only available to those in for members and guests of the Malibu Or- these orchids. ber of the Conejo Orchid Society and was the digital world.” chid Society at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February Brodie has been growing orchids for recently promoted to the American Orchid Go to: palisadesalliance.org and click on 20, at the Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. about 15 years, in a greenhouse, terrarium, Society’s Associate Judge. the purple links to register. One must register Bifoliate Cattleyas are known for their specia lly modified kitchen “garden” win- She is a regular volunteer in the orchid separately for each session. If a date is “Sold fragrance and showy flowers, but have a dow and also outdoors. She took the plunge greenhouses at the Huntington Library, Out,” try a different date or join the wait reputation for being somewhat tempera- from a casual hobbyist to a member of the and was honored to win Best Orchid in lists and you will be notified if a spot opens. mental and difficult to grow. Brodie will AOS judging program as she approached Show at the Santa Barbara Show in 2017. To register by phone, call (424) 260-6167.

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Heard ANN CLEAVES About Town Kudos to Brett and Vicki The Chamber of Commerce comedy night fundraiser was a huge success, and a lot of credit should go to attorney Brett Bjornson and his wife Vicki, an event planner, who came up with the idea and organized the evening at no charge. They are a great example of two people who saw a need (funding for the Chamber) and had an idea, then volunteered to lead the charge instead of sitting back and say- ing “Somebody should do this.” Rain and Trash Cans When and if we get a good rainstorm again on a trash collection day, do NOT put your containers flush against the curb; they could be swept “downstream,” as residents along Chautauqua learned in January. Move the containers two feet or so away. Metro Ridership Down MTA officials revealed that ridership is down on the city’s bus and rail network, in spite of a growing population and boom- ing economy. Maybe that’s why our free- VIEWPOINT Thought to Ponder ways and roads are bumper to bumper. I “Love is the only force wish they had a frequent express bus to the capable of transforming Metro light-rail station in Santa Monica. There’s No Beating Spanish Eating an enemy into a friend.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Food Donations Needed By DAVID GRINSFELDER over until la meriendaat 5:30 p.m., a late-afternoon ― My kid goes to Paul Revere Middle Special to the Palisades News snack that can last for two hours. This often has School and the weekly newsletter said, “We more to do with socializing than eating. Friends or someone who cherishes food as much might meet to tomar una café (grab a coffee) or need donations of granola bars, power bars Founded November 5, 2014 and fruit bars in the main office/nurse of- as I do, one of the biggest and most exciting enjoy chocolate con churros, a delightful Spanish ——————— fice for students who come without break- discoveries as a foreign exchange student favorite perfect for cold winter afternoons. 869 Via de la Paz, Ste. B F Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 fast or lunch.” Maybe some Palisades News in Spain is that people eat at every conceivable La hora de aperitivo (tapas hour) comes next. If (310) 401-7690 readers will drop off donated boxes of bars. waking hour of the day. In fact, they never really you elected to stick to an American meal schedule www.PalisadesNews.com ——————— stop eating: there is no defined breakfast, lunch earlier in the day and your stomach is rumbling Owner Post 283 Is Generous and dinner cycle. with hunger, trust me, it is worth the wait. From Wagenseller Publishing In response to the person who said it A typical Spanish dining schedule begins with 8:30 to 10 p.m., crowds pour into the tapas bars. Publisher would be “nice” if the American Legion desayuno (breakfast) around 8 a.m. Spaniards are It is customary to receive a free tapa when you Scott Wagenseller gave back to the community, this person many things, but early risers is not one of them. I order a drink. These small plates serve a dual [email protected] obviously isn’t aware of all the organiza- have yet to find a coffee shop that opens before 7 purpose—to stimulate conversation, but more Editor tions the American Legion supports. Post a.m., so my breakfast is limited to carbs (cereal importantly to ensure that people don’t become Sue Pascoe [email protected] 283 has continuously fulfilled donation and bread, or pan) and a mandarina, or tangerine. inebriated before dinnertime. Tapas range in Graphics Director requests from the Village Green Commit- Those who elect to skip desayuno usually opt size from a small bowl of chips to sizable mounds Manfred Hofer tee over the years, for starters. for a mid-morning snack around 10:30 a.m. of tortilla española, so be sure to read the signs Digital Media Editor Despite what my high school Spanish classes outside and choose your tapas bar carefully. Matt Sanderson Neighbors Debate Rats taught me, this is the almuerzo, a light meal that Finally, between 9 to 11 p.m., most Spaniards Advertising My neighbor has rats in his backyard, might consist of a muffin or croissant will sit down to dinner. Traditional restaurant fare Luke Fair which means the rodents make excursions accompanied by coffee and a cigarette. in Madrid consists of a shared meal in which a [email protected] Grace Hiney into my yard and snack on the oranges in Then, the Spanish take a three-hour siesta group of friends order large individual portions [email protected] my orange tree. I put out traps and told from their forks and knives until 2 p.m., when and then mix and match to their hearts’ content. Advisor my neighbor about the rats, but he told the real eating begins. The third and most Food in Spanish culture is immensely important, Bill Bruns me it was MY problem because he’s never important meal of the day is called la comida, not only because it is so delicious but also because Contributing Writers seen any rats. Does anyone have a solution? or the meal, perhaps to insinuate that it is the it serves as a social function. Meals are rarely taken Laura Abruscato, Laurel Busby, only meal that actually counts as food. alone and provide people the opportunity to Libby Motika, Laurie Rosenthal, Good Eyes, Good Heart! In Madrid, la com ida sees the myriad relax, make new acquaintances, or catch up with Sarah Stockman Contributing Photographers A sincere thank you to the lovely woman restaurants throughout the city packed from 2 regular friends. If you ever find yourself in Madrid, Wendy Price Anderson, Lesly Hall, in the Rec Center parking lot who noticed until at least 4:30 p.m. be adventurous, find a quaint bar or restaurant Bart Bartholomew that my right front tire was dangerously If you’re looking to try fantastic traditional in Malasaña or Chueca, grab a fork and dig in! ——————— A bi-monthly newspaper mailed on the first low and was kind enough to tell me. I was cuisine at a reasonable price, the Menu del día in (David Grinsfelder, a 2015 Palisades High and third Wednesday of each month. 15,000 having difficulty driving my car all week most restaurants has a set price. It offers various graduate, is a junior at UC Berkeley majoring in circulation includes zip code 90272 and Sul- livan, Mandeville and Santa Mon ica Can - but hadn’t noticed the low tire, so I ap- choices for the first course, and either meat or fish political science. The News asked if he would send yons. All content printed herein, and in our preciate her letting me know. I was able as a second course. You can also expect bread, his impressions of being abroad and this is the first digital editions, is copyrighted. Online: palisadesnews.com to get two new tires that day from a drink (usually wine or beer), and a dessert. of his essays since reaching Madrid, Spain in Member, California Newspaper Stokes in Santa M onica. An engaging conversation might very well carry January.) Publishers Association Palisades News February 7, 2018 A forum for open discussion of community issues PagePage 7

VIEWPOINT Why SB 827 Is Bad Legislation By JACK ALLEN location near the new job site in part because there is no to levy service charges, fees, or assessments sufficient to pay affordable or desirable housing located near the job site. for the program or level of service mandated by this act, within (Editor’s note: SB 827 would allow the state, rather than a Additionally, many jobs require that the resident have a the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code.” city, to have control over the height/density of housing near vehicle. That is a fiction. It is unconstitutional for the Legislature transit [half-mile radius of a major transit stop or quarter- In Los Angeles, even if residents use transit, they still to attempt to avoid the Constitutional requirement using mile radius of a high-quality transit corridor, such as Sunset]. own vehicles, and married couples will usually own two Section 17556 in this case. No local agency has the authority Longtime local activist and attorney Jack Allen sent his analysis vehicles. Therefore, most residents in buildings near to levy charges, fees, or assessments to the degree necessary of the bill to the Pacific Palisades Community Council.) transit corridors will still have vehicles to park and it to offset the costs of providing the necessary infrastructure Allen’s Analysis: does not make sense to reduce the parking requirements imposed by SB 827. Moreover, local agencies cannot raise he premise for SB 827 is based on the myth that because residents will park on nearby streets, which has the taxes necessary to provide the necessary services residents of buildings adjacent to or near a transit been a real problem in Los Angeles. without obtaining a two-thirds vote of the electorate. Tcorridor will primarily use transit as their primary Even prior to the passage of P roposition 13 and its Additionally, assuming local agencies could impose the means of transportation. That may be true in the Bay Area progeny, the City of Los Angeles was critically short of the necessary charges, fees, and/or assessments, they would and in particular San Francisco (which is represented by the infrastructure necessary to support not only its residents, be so high that the landowners constructing housing sponsors of the bill), where most businesses and residences but also its business community. pursuant to SB 827 would have to either sell the housing are relatively close to a well-developed transit system and The situation is dire now and there is no foreseeable provided at such a high cost or charge such high rents has BART, but it will not work in Los Angeles with its solution. The City is close to bankruptcy. Every addition that the housing would not be affordable for most people. vast urban sprawl and poorly developed transit system. to its housing supply only exacerbates the situation. The Summary: SB 827 is bad legislation. Not only is it an Studies in Los Angeles have shown that the residents bucket is overflowing. effort to bypass local control of land uses, every time the of buildings near transit stops rarely use the transit to SB 827 will only exacerbate the problem. The bill mandates State Legislature preempts local regulations, such as travel to and from job sites. The majority of job sites in that local agencies allow much more intensive building, yet mandating density bonuses, granny flats, etc., it only results Los Angeles are not served by transit or if so, the job site does not provide funds to offset the costs that will incur to the in a lower quality of life for the residents living within is located so distant and transit is so slow that it is easier local agencies despite the requirement in the California State the local agencies’ boundaries. The only beneficiaries for the resident to drive to and from the job site. Constitution that any costs incurred by local agencies as a of SB 827 will be owners of properties located within the Most residents of such buildings move into them because result of State legislative action must be reimbursed by the transit corridors defined in the bill. They will get richer, of the availability rather than the location. Moreover, when State. The bill’s authors attempt to avoid this mandate by de- as will the politicians who sponsor this legislation, while a resident changes jobs, the resident does not move to a claring that “a local agency or school district has the authority the residents of the local agencies’ boundaries will suffer. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thanks to the American Legion one now being ‘remodeled’, soon ready to be rented). Bill, as Lodge secretary, would go right home after a The American Legion is an outstanding organization The homeless situation doesn’t seem to move too many Lodge meeting. When I got home after locking up the Palisadians, as the more money one can acquire, the better. which contributes greatly to the local community building, etc., I would find in my fax machine, for my Unfortunately, we’ll have to get used to this new trend wherever it has a post. comments, a draft of the Lodge minutes for the meeting and lifestyle. After the Caruso project is finished, I’m My youngest son graduated from Palisades High just held. When I returned the draft minutes to Bill with afraid some of us will have to think twice about my comments, I started putting a grade at the top. School in 2010 and was awarded that year’s American patronizing the very expensive new boutiques and stores Whenever I left off a grade on the minutes, Bill would Legion scholarship. I really don’t care how much money and Italian eateries (as if we needed more of them!) ask me about his “grade.” He had a great sense of humor. their rentals generate because Legion Post 283 is generous that will grace the revamped Swarthmore Avenue. Everett Maguire with it. I’m not a member, but I support their work. Danielle Avidan My dad was a World War I vet and was not eligible to serve in World War II, but he was one of the color guard Palisades Restaurant Query of his Legion post in Redwood City and they did yeoman In Praise of Bill Branch I think your January 17 front-page article about the work keeping patriotism alive and well on what was (Everett Maguire shared his thoughts about Bill Branch Golden Bull’s re-opening should have also tried to answer called The Home Front. I was a child and was proud to at his close friend’s funeral service on January 12 at Corpus the following questions: see him and the other Legionnaires marching with the Christi. He agreed to let us share them with read.)ers • Why is Kay ‘N Dave’s still closed? flags during the big Fourth of July ceremonies. I first met Bill in the early 1990s, when he became a • Why did the owner [Sohail Fatoorechi] suddenly close Warren Cereghino Mason in the Riviera Lodge, in which he soon became its Tivoli, and when will he reopen as a new restaurant? Master, then secretary. Over time I learned that we both • Why did Roast abrupt ly close and where is owner/ Vickrey’s Essay Is Appreciated had much in common: 1.) we both married wonderful chef Whitney Werner? ladies named Nancy; 2.) we drove the same make of cars, It’s an odd situation to have had so many restaurants (The author shared the following letter that she wrote as did our wives; 3.) we both had engineering degrees; closing in our town the past year. to Bob Vickrey and the Palisades News.) 4.) we both were active members of the American Legion, Jim Conlon Your article (“The Day I Became My Father,” January Methodist Church, Shrine Club and Masonic lunch club; (Editor’s note: The Hungry Cat and Sam’s also closed 6) touched me! The evocation of your father was very 5.) we both have cabins in the San Bernardino Mountains. in Santa Monica Canyon in 2017. We understand Kay ‘N powerful in its candor and simplicity. [In 2003], Bill came up with the idea of placing a Masonic Dave’s hopes to re-open in the next month or so.) As you implied, he would be shocked to see how our Cornerstone and time capsule in the wall of the Palisades standard of living has changed, and how despicable is branch library that was being built, but was told he needed Palisades News welcomes all letters, which may be emailed to the greed of certain real-estate speculators (one wealthy the City’s library board’s approval. I went with him to the [email protected]. Please include a name, address neighbor around the corner where I live has managed hearing of the board. Bill was prepared with drafts of and telephone number so we may reach you. Letters do not to buy three houses adjacent to his own, the last huge documents, and of course, he obtained the board’s approval. necessarily reflect the viewpoint of the Palisades News. Page 8 Palisades News February 7, 2018 Honorary Mayor Event Draws Crowd By SUE PASCOE Editor Photos by Bart Bartholomew he toughest ticket in town this past year was Saturday’s sold-out event, T“Night of Comedy with Kevin Neal - on and Friends,” held at the Palisades Woman’s Club on January 20. The brainchild of Chamber of Com- merce board member Brett Bjornson, the celebration not only honored longtime Chamber Executive Director Arnie Wish- nick, but also featured six current and past honorary mayors, two nationally known comedians, music and non-stop laughs. Bjornson’s wife, Vicki Batkin, volunteered her time as Comedy Night Producer. Batkin Ray Leonard and Janice and Billy Crystal. Arnie Wishnick and Jake Steinfeld is one of the founders of M7 Entertainment Jake Steinfeld, mayor number 28, explained pion Sugar Ray Leonard, said people had mom at Mort’s Deli [on Swarthmore], and Group, where she builds brands and fran- that the problem with the title is that many a mistaken notion of his role. He was in sitting at a table across from them was An- chises for a variety of talent and companies. people don’t realize it is actually an honorary Pharmaca one day when a resident asked, thony Hopkins [2000 mayor] and Martin She was responsible for transforming the position and expect results. “I was getting “Can you fix the parking meters?” Short [1998 mayor]. Hopkins had just played Woman’s Club it into a comedy club. calls at my house,” Steinfeld said, explain- Leonard joked, “When I walked around the imprisoned forensic psychiatrist Dr. Han- Before the comedians took the stage, ing that one caller told him, “There’s all this town as the m ayor, I was the man. It was nibal Lecter in the 2001 movie Hannibal. Marcy Levy (a.k.a. Marcella Detroit) wowed noise on Sunset and I know you can fix it.” only when I got home that my wife put “My mom went up to Tony and said, the audience with great music. A vocalist Another time, while shopping at Gelson’s, things in perspective.” “Excuse me, Hannibal, should my son be for Eric Clapton’s band, Levy co-wrote “Lay Steinfeld was asked by one of the employees, Actor Steve Guttenberg, No. 25, who mayor?” Down Sally,” “Innocent Times” and “The “There are weeds by the bus stop at the Village served two terms (two years each), explained Hopkins replied, “It would be a wonder- Core,” before recording a solo album, Jewel. Green; can you take care of them?” Steinfeld how he came to be mayor. ful thing.” After welcoming remarks by Chamber said, “Yes.” Not wanting to disappoint, he sent “Arnie kept asking me—and then he Even Councilman Mike Bonin, who was President Susan Payne and emcee Sam La- his gardener. The next time he was at Gel- started asking my mom, telling her that I on hand to present a certificate of apprecia- gana, it was laugh after laugh as each past son’s, he got thumbs up from that employee. should be the mayor,” Guttenberg said. tion to Wishnick for his 25 years at the Cham- “mayor” took his turn. The town’s 27th mayor, boxing cham- One day he was having lunch with his (Continued on Page 9) February 7, 2018 Palisades News Page 9

He then introduced comic Candice Thompson, who was on NBC’s Last Comic Mayors Standing, The Tonight Show with Jimmy (Continued from Page 8) Fallon and on the YouTube sketch series she ber, joked, “Now that I know what honorary co-created, “Creepy Caress.” She joked that mayors do, my office will be forwarding calls.” if one’s parents are African American and Emcee Lagana, who is a vice chancellor Native American, the genetics result in at Pepperdine, the stadium voice of the someone like her, who looks white. Rams, and a lifelong resident, presented She was followed by Tom Dreeson, a pop- Wishnick with the inaugural Crest of the ular late-night talk show regular who traveled Chamber award. and opened for Frank Sinatra for 14 years. On stage, Arnie mused about the past Dreeson said, “My doctor told me I mayors, each of whom he recruited to rep- should have sex twice a week, because men resent the Chamber and the town. “Mayor who have sex twice a week live longer than Jake even designed a Pacific Palisades flag,” those that don’t. he said, noting it will come in handy “if we “It’s a good thing I got divorced or I ever go to war against Topanga.” Steve Guttenberg would have been dead five years ago.” Kevin Nealon The outgoing mayor, comedian Kevin He concluded, “Evidently the Palisades Culminating the evening, Billy and Jan- going in there, sampling 15 tasting cups of Nealon, “wanted to a build a wall around does not have a good-neighbor policy.” ice Crystal were inducted as the new co- yogurt and then saying, ‘I’m full,’ leaving Pacific Palisades,” Wishnick quipped, and Nealon joked that after his tough life as honorary mayors. Looking at Billy, Nealon and not buying anything.” he remembered how Guttenberg promised honorary mayor, which meant riding in quipped, “Did you ever think hosting the Janice chided Rick Caruso, who was in that “there will never be a scandal during two Fourth of July parades and on the fire Oscars would lead to this?” the audience. “You said there will be no my administration, but if there is, you will truck for Ho!Ho!Ho!, he would finally have After the Crystals were duly sworn in, they cannabis store in the new village. Rick, are take the blame, Arnie.” his life back. gave their inaugural speech, which includ - you high? Do you know how much more In addition to promoting business in the He noted that during his term as mayor ed plans for a successful transition of power business McConnell’s Ice Cream will do?” Pa lisades, Wishnick said, “We get a lot of “there has not been one false nuclear mis- and implementation of new town laws. Billy concluded, “When I was asked to be calls at our office. Every year, the number sile warning” and that the “Chamber of “I think there should be a curtain in the the honorary mayor, I talked about it with one query is, “What day is the Fourth of Com merce has never shut down.” window of the nail salons so we don’t have Janice and felt we should do it together. It’s July parade?” He said there have been so many changes to see customers getting massaged and never been done before but it’s really what The number two call he receives is “My in the business district, he had not realized soaking their feet in sudsy water,” Billy said. the Palisades is all about. neighbor is the neighbor from hell. His tree that the post office had moved from Sunset “What is this, Plato’s Retreat? Too decadent; “We moved here in 1979 because it was a branches are above my property. Do you over to La Cruz. “I’ve been dropping my let- I get my nails done at Paws N’ Claws.” great family community. We raised our chil- think I can cut the branches?” Wishnick sug- ters off at Chipotle.” “We also have a plan to increase rev- dren here, our grandchildren love it here, and gests that perhaps the caller should talk to Nealon also admitted, “I’m not worried enue,” Janice said. “We’re going to charge a new exciting time for the Palisades is upon the neighbor, but if that doesn’t work, he ad- about North Korea, because we have Pali - people at the yogurt shops for tasting.” us. We’re excited about being a part of it. vises, “Cut it down. What could happen?” sades Patrol.” Billy added, “No more freebies, no more “We’ll see you at the Fourth of July parade!”

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stay knew that they’d make it through.” Along with the FEMA team, the LAFD A week after Irma, Hurricane Maria also responds to disasters all over California. Kitahata made landfall in Puerto Rico. “We got alert - “We have our regional teams, which are our (Continued from Page 1) ed to go to Puerto Rico, [and] we started smaller teams,” Kitahata said. These teams This past August, Kitahata was deployed packing up for that, but then we didn’t go,” respond to fires and other disasters, like the along with 80 L.A. firefighters and civilians Kitahata said. Orville Dam overflow. to help with the aftermath of Hurricane The FEMA team is deployed most often Most recently Kitahata was sent along Harvey in Houston and Hurricane Irma to post-hurricane relief work, but also with his Station 69 engine team to help with in Florida. works other national disasters including the mudslide recovery efforts in Montecito. Harvey slammed into Houston on Au- Ground Zero after the September 11, 2001 “I got sent up as a manager for a search gust 25 and dumped more than 60 inches terrorist attack. dog team,” he said. “We went into different of rain on the city in four days. “It seems like we get called now more for areas, searching out the homes and the vic- Kitahata had previously worked the after- the hurricanes than anything else,” Kitahata tims or where they thought they would be.” maths of hurricanes Katrina (2005) and said. “Lately we’ve been called maybe every Kitahata spent a week searching for sur- Gustav (2008), among others. “Houston was other year.” vivors. “It was rough ,” he said. different in that it was just standing water,” he said. “We took our rescue boats and we crime like stabbing, robbed at gunpoint, just picked people out of their houses.” people being raped,” Moore said. “Unfor- Residents weren’t in immediate danger, Break-Ins tunately, property theft takes second place but after a few days of no water or power they People were rescued by the Task Force after (Continued from Page 1) to that. For me it’s frustrating; I’d like to see needed help. “The water in Houston wasn’t Hurricane Harvey. will prevent your homes from being bur- more patrol cars in the area.” going anywhere because it was in a low area,” started sending us home and then turned glarized, but as many defense layers as you Ideas such as setting up surveillance Kitahata said. “People were trying to wait it us around.” can have will help,” Moore said. cameras at residential intersections all over out, but the water just wouldn’t drain.” In Florida, Kitahata and his team were According to residents, not only is there the Palisades area (with the ability to record Kitahata and his team spent two weeks some of the first re sponders on Key West, an increase in residential crime but the re- license plate numbers) were quickly re- in Houston, but as they prepared to return which took the brunt of the hurricane. There sponse time by officers when it happens butted, given that their installation would home, Hurricane Irma made landfall in they faced a different kind of damage com- is too long. One woman said that it took have to be paid for by residents. Florida on September 10. pared to Houston. “The tidal surge came in, officers 30 minutes to show up after her There was also mention of putting off- “[We went] straight from Houston to and it damaged a lot of houses,” Kitahata home was burglarized. duty police officers in place for community Florida, back to back,” Kitahata said. “We said. “A lot of the area was swept away.” Residents believe that public -safety re- events, at a cost. got demobilized from Houston, and they The fire captain knew right away that the sources are spread too thin. In the Palisades, According to Moore, the easiest way for residents were old hands at dealing with there is one patrol car for the entire town, residents to protect themselves is to get to JUMBLE SOLUTION hurricanes. “You can tell that people have leaving the five homes that were broken know their neighbors and organize a neigh- done this before . . . All their stuff was on into on January 26 waiting for a response. borhood watch on their block. the second floor. The first floor was concrete “The reality is LAPD bases the amount of “If you see something, say something,” pillars and their garage. The ones that did patrol cars they have in an area on violent he said. Page 12 Palisades News February 7, 2018 Palisades News February 7, 2018 Page 13 Kedeshian Wins Rotary’s Business Award By SUE PASCOE ployees. “When you find good people, you Editor have to work to keep them.” Her initial baker stayed three years until moving back to im Kedeshian, who owns K Bak- Ohio where she opened her own bakery. ery on Sunset and plans to open a “We both just learned.” KMediterranean-themed restaurant As Kedeshian’s business grew, she real- in the 970 Monument building, has re- ized “The number-one prior ity is how you ceived the Bob Sage Business Person of the communicate with your employees.” Year Award from the Palisades Rotary Club. She also studied other business models, Kedeshian’s restaurant, Armav, will fill such as In-N-Out, because “it’s a family busi- a long empty space off the patio on the ness and they stay true to what they do.” first floor, close to Carus o’s Palisades Vil- K Bakery’s first savory was a chicken pot lage project. pie, which came on the menu in 2013. Her bakery, located just north of PCH “Food is emotional,” she said. “When I and Vons, is a thriving business with 19 was growing up [in South Pasadena] and employees. my parents went out, it was a big treat when Kedeshian, originally an appellate lawyer the babysitter made a chicken pot pie. I was who received a degree from Pepperdine and nostalgic about it, but I thought I could do passed the bar in New York and California, it better.” began her business in 2007 after tasting a Now, it is one of her top sellers. The Bundt cake. bakery’s popular oatmeal bar “is what my “I can make a better cake,” she said, and grandmother made,” Kedeshian said, “and worked on her own recipe until family and the date bread—my mom and grandma friends provided rave reviews. used to make it for a festival in the desert.” “I think we could sell these,” Kedeshian said, Spending time running her business and and with a partner began making various baking breads, cupcakes, cookies and bars Bundt cakes and selling them at boutiques left Kedeshian little time to pack lunches for and by word of mouth. Her husband Paul, a her kids (now 19, 16 and 12), so she started physician at UCLA, gave them away as gifts. making soups to send as lunches. The cakes’ reputation grew and then Their friends were soon asking for the “We were shipping them all over the coun- same lunch. “It was a groundswell from my try,” especially in November and Decem- Kim Kedeshian at her store on Sunset. Photo: Bart Bartholomew kids’ friends,” Kedeshian said, noting that ber, Kedeshian said. “We were working out the shop. By then, her initial partner wanted She called her mom and said, “I’m just before the end of the school year in 2013, of a commercial kitchen lo cated at Pico a break, so Kedeshian went on her own. going for it,” and within 30 days she had K K Bakery was delivering about 60 lunches and the 10 Freeway.” In the summer of 2011, Kedeshian was Bakery up and running in the 600-sq.-ft. daily to Calvary Christian School. “I had A friend introduced her to the owner of driving with her husband down Sunset space. “There were four of us: a baker, a coun - people calling and it was bedlam.” The Yogurt Shoppe on Swarthmore and, in when she saw a “For Lease” sign in a store- ter person, my mom and me,” Kedeshian said. Kedeshian then took her next business 2010, Kedeshian started baking brownies for front in the mini-mall near Vons. Kedeshian speaks about the value of em- (Continued on Page 14) The ABC’s of Contingency Clauses By MICHAEL EDLEN nia now specifies that the buyer is buying to accept the request, reject it, or propose a may become issues. Special to the Palisades News a property in its present “as-is” condition, compromise. It will then be up to the buyer The contingency periods protect the but that the buyer has a right for an agreed to accept the seller’s response or not, or to buyer from having their deposit at risk— want to do a non-contingent sale,” is a period of time to find out that condition. suggest an alternative compromise. until they have removed all contingencies. statement we hear from time to time. Typically, the inspection contingency Another key contingency is one sur- If they do not remove them by the dates IA statement like that generally refers period is between seven and 17 days, and rounding the loan. Most contracts provide agreed upon, and if an extension of time is to a contingency on the sale of the buyer’s buyers might choose to have various spe- a period of 17-30 days for the buyer to ob- not mutually accepted, the seller may issue current home. cialists check things out, in addition to a tain loan approval, and an appraisal suffi- a “Notice to Perform.” While some buyers may request such a general building inspection. cient for the lender to underwrite and fund This notice typically will give the buyer contingency, it is very uncommon in a strong This may include inspections for ter- the loan. Due to a rapidly appreciating mar- two days to either remove contingencies or seller’s market, and few sellers would be will- mites or dry rot, sewer line or chimney ket and increased government regulations, risk that the seller will cancel the escrow. ing to accept it. But, it may be helpful to look scoping (with a camera), or a closer look the process of obtaining a loan has become Both buyers and sellers should discuss at different types of contingency clauses. at possible environmental issues, such as more difficult. It is not unusual for buyers these and many related issues with their There are several approaches that a seller mold. Other inspections often performed to request a time extension to remove their agent before entering into a purchase agree- could consider, and both buyers and sellers include checking the condition of the roof, financial contingency, and sometimes a ment. Misunderstandings or false expec- may want to discuss them with their agent. drainage and geology of a property (espe- second appraisal is required, which may tations can be avoided by doing so, and The most common contingencies in cially on a hillside). delay the process another day or so. smoother transactions are much more home purchase contracts involve property If a buyer finds various conditions that If the purchase is in a homeowner’s as- likely to close as desired by all parties. investigations, financing and appraisals. are not fully acceptable, they may request sociation, the buyer has several days to re- Michael Edlen is ranked among the top Many sellers tell their agent they expect the seller to either resolve the situation or to view the association bylaws, budget and 100 agents in the country and is available for to sell the property “as-is.” The fact is that provide a credit in the escrow to offset the minutes from meetings. Special assess- consultation. Call: (310) 230-7373 or email: the standard purchase contract in Califor- cost of work requested. The seller may elect ments and increased monthly payments [email protected]. Page 14 Palisades News February 7, 2018

business without the community.” Kedeshian How did her law career prepare her? “One Allen Brannigan, (Continued from Page 13) of the reasons I can do this is because of my step. “We set up K Kids and approached background. My legal background is a fab- 95; Storeowner Calvary about doing lunches [for the entire ulous extension of a liberal arts education— llen Frances Brannigan, who was born school].” After doing a tasting for 100 peo- it promotes thinking critically.” It also means in March of 1922 in eastern South ple, she was awarded a contract for lunches she can read and negotiate her own contracts. Dakota, passed away on December 23. Her mother and business partner, Kath - A three days a week. He and his partner owned Country “We hired a chef primarily for the kids,” erine Dagermangy, lives in Pasadena but is Flowers and Antiques on Via de la Paz for said Kedeshian, who now has a K Kids ac- in the Palisades almost every day. “I do a lot many years. count at five schools: Calvary, St. Matthew’s, behind the scenes,” Katherine said. “Wher- Raised in South Dakota, Allen made a brief Seven Arrows, Montessori and Pacifica ever I’m needed I’m there. But this is Kim’s trip to California and enjoyed it so much that Allen Brannigan High School. The K Bakery kitchen is open dream in life.” he decided to make it his permanent home. and established Country Flowers and An- from midnight to 10 p.m. Last December, Kedeshian received a call World War II started shortly after he tiques in Pacific Palisades, where Allen en- The lunch program was so successful from a new client who wanted 1,000 deco- moved, and Allen became part of the Army chanted even more people. Ron continued that families started requesting dinners. rated gingerbread-people cookies in two days. Air Corps as a flight engineer and crew his work as an interior designer, and to- Kedeshian responded by preparing dinners First, she spoke to her employees to see chief, with the rank of sergeant. He was part gether their business partnership was as that could be delivered or picked up, not if everyone was willing to work the overtime of the 384th bomb group, Grafton Under- successful as their personal one. only because there was a need, but because it would take to complete the order. Once wood, Northamptonshire, England. He Said Palisades Chamber of Commerce Ex- “my own family needed dinners, too.” everyone was on board, they started baking, made many flights over Germany before he ecutive Director Arnie Wishnick, “Anytime Today, there are different dinner menus then decorating—and Tesla received the was shot down, wounded and captured. that I’d see Allen and Ron, they would tell me each week; a recent menu featured not only cookies for its employees on time. Allen was imprisoned in Stalag IV for 10 of their travels. They had lots of friends . . . a choice of seven different salads and a daily Kedeshian hopes to open her new restau- months before being liberated in 1945. He everywhere. When they visited New York City soup, but also “Take-Me-Home” meals, such rant by September 1, while maintaining K was offered the Purple Heart, but refused yearly, they enjoyed attending dinner parties as a cheese and spinach lasagna roll, bar- Bakery at its current location. because he felt his crew, who lost their lives, where the men wore tuxedoes and the ladies becue turkey meatloaf, and chicken and Armav, which means date in Armenian, should be honored, not him, the survivor. wore magnificent gowns. Everything always seafood pot pies. All include salads. will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner When he returned to California after the sounded very glamorous and Gatsby-ish.” Additionally, there are daily specials that in a 2,500-sq.-ft. space. “I want it to be warm, war, he worked briefly at Douglas Aircraft He is survived by Ron, his sister Betty are the equivalent of a four-course meal. A inviting and a family restaurant,” she said. before leaving to pursue his love of floral de- Kendricks and daughter Connee Branni- sample might include Parmesan chicken cut- Some days, there’s little sleep for Kede- sign. Allen eventually became the confidant gan, and will be greatly missed. let, stuffed grape leaves, pan-seared sea bass, shian, because she’s always on call as she of many stars of the Golden Age of film, On January 27, a celebration of life was steakhouse dinner, and grilled Mediterranean balances the bakery, the take-out/delivery who were captivated by his talent, magical held at the Bel-Air Restaurant. chicken skewers. One has to call in 24 hours menu, school lunches, her family and pre - personality and kind heart. During this pe- In lieu of flowers, donations maybe in advance or email [email protected]. paring for the new restaurant. Still, “I love it, riod he met Ron Hudson, who became his made in Allen’s name to the V.A.G.L.A.H.S., “I feel like it’s a community business,” I couldn’t imagine doing anything else,” she life partner for 52 wonderful years. 11301 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. CA 90073. At- Kedeshian told the News. “A business isn’t a said. “Even on a really bad day, I still love it.” The pair formed Ron Allen Enterprises tention: Voluntary Services.

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 February 7, 2018 Palisades News Page 15 PaliHi College Center Attacked on Nextdoor By SUE PASCOE “It’s disgusting. Just wanted you all to be plete, Pitzer calls or sends an email to the self if they are not a member of Nextdoor Editor aware of exactly what PaliHigh is NOT student, usually a few days later to allow and only hear about the posts secondhand?” DOING to assist in admittance to college.” the student to rectify the file. (Most schools Nextdoor’s Neighborhood Management fter Palisades High School had gone Quickly, others chimed in on Nextdoor: were on Thanksgiving break from Novem- Operations manager Garrett responded in on its winter break on December “This is inexcusable! I am so sorry for ber 17 through November 27.) a January 19 email that he could understand A15, a woman, who has a senior at you and your son,” one person wrote. “It is really the student’s responsibility,” the post in question, but “While I don’t that school, attacked the school’s college Another commented, “This must have Ybarra said. “When they [a student] receives know the entire context or backstory, it center on Nextdoor. been a deeply disappointing experience for a letter from the school [December 15] that seems like the neighbor was reviewing serv- She stated, “I feel like its my responsi- your son, and you as well.” they are not accepted early decision because ice she received from her son’s high school bility to disclose exactly what PaliHi’s Col- A few wrote in support of the school, something from the file is missing, it should counseling center. lege Counseling center did to my son.” with comments such as “In their defense, not be the first they hear about it.” “Nextdoor members are encouraged to The woman claimed that her son, who the staff at the PaliHi College Center do a Ybarra explained that a student who was leave positive recommendations for business was applying early decision to Pitzer had lost fabulous job, working for all students at the incomplete for Early Decision I could still they think neighbors should use. However, a place because a counselor had not signed a school on a shoestring budget.” choose to be considered for the Early De- members are allowed to describe negative ex- document, “the school had not submitted his What was missing in the Nextdoor post? cision II or Regular Decision. periences with business or service providers ED1 [Early Decision] commitment FROM Both sides of the story. The News checked with PaliHi and as long as they do so in a way that is consistent Pali counselor until well AFTER the appli- learned that as soon as the college center with Nextdoor’s Community Guidelines. cation date of November 15,” and then she he News contacted Pitzer College, with- was notified a signature was missing, one “If you read a negative comment about targeted one college counselor in particular. Tout using names, to learn about that was sent off on November 29, in plenty of your business that you feel is untrue or un- There are four counselors who work school’s early decision process. Director of time to rectify the file, according to Ybarra. fair, you can reply to the member’s post cor- with generally more than 700 seniors. (Last Admissions, Santiago Ybarra, explained that That counselor’s signature was not a reason recting any misinformation. You can also year there were 723 graduating seniors and a student that goes early decision must have to deny Early Decision. reach out to the member directly via private 92 percent were admitted to two- and four- the completed the application package, The News contacted a Nextdoor repre- message to resolve the issue.” year )colleges. which includes the fee, FAFSA (Free Appli- sentative and asked why posts are not vetted. He said that if someone is not a member “Now it is holiday break, and NO ONE cation for Federal Student Aid) and the of Nextdoor and hear about a post, they can oura, from Nextdoor Support, re- will contact me back, so I have spoken to CSS/Financial Aid Profile, by November 15. have a member contact someone to take it sponded in a January 16 email that KTLA and the Superintendent of Schools,” Once Pitzer receives the package, it checks N down. “We don’t have the ability to take sides Next door has community guidelines, a pri- she wrote. “This is truly a terrible situation the application to see if anything is missing, or validate who is telling the truth or not.” vate policy and a member agreement. I wouldn’t wish on any of you. Please harass which could include the supplemental state- (The News asked for the last names of “The Community Guidelines covers a your counselor and DEMAND proof of ment, academic reports, transcript and the Noura and Garrett to include in this story, range of issues including our policies regard- any and all paperwork sent. We could have signed agreements (including signatures from but there was no response by press time.) ing disagreements between neighbors, public ED many other colleges but focused on this the parent, college counselor and student). Nextdoor selects Leads for neighbor- shaming, political discussion, self-promotion, one. PaliHigh destroyed that from him. According to Ybarra, if the file is incom- hoods, but the website does not list the discrimination, and more,” Noura wrote. leads. The News learned the Alphabet Street “Nextdoor allows any member to report leads and asked if they received any training specific messages that they believe violate or were compensated for their monitoring, the Guidelines. The reports are routed to “No,” was the answer. Neighborhood Leads. A Lead is a member Ultimately, the post was taken down by whose account has been granted some ad- the parent, but not before the counselor, ditional privileges, including the ability to the college center and the school had all remove messages that they believe violate come under public attack. the Guidelines,” Noura said. One of the people posting stated: “I feel She noted there are three ways to have a it is unfair to call out this counselor in a post removed: 1.) the person who posted it public forum . . . I am concerned that this can remove it, 2.) report to a Lead [who can forum paints only the negative side of what remove it], or 3.) report directly to Nextdoor. the college center and the counselor do.” “While I can definitely understand your An Invitation to Join the concern regarding the accuracy of posts, we don’t have the ability to verify the validity of Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club content posted to Nextdoor,” Noura noted. Open House Reception “Nextdoor staff doesn’t proactively monitor the messages posted on Nextdoor’s 135,000 h Sunday, March 18, 2018 • 3:00-5:00 P.M. neighborhoods, but we follow up messages, if they are brought to our attention.” PPWC Clubhouse • 901 Haverford Ave. The News asked Noura in a November 17 Valentine Membership in the PPWC is a rewarding experience. Members connect through email “How does a person defend him/her- Friendship, Fun and Philanthropy! Since 1925, the members of the PPWC have Glass Sale united in the following ways: We are committed to the philanthropic efforts that Hearts, jewelry, vases, platters and make a difference in our community. Members connect with fellow members to gifts of homemade art class from stu- make long-standing dear friendships. Our membership is a multi-generational dents at Santa Monica College will make cross section of the community that ranges in age from 30-99, and comes from the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your all walks of life to include everyone from community leaders, business repre- sweetheart—or that special person. sentatives, educators, young singles to grandmothers and everyone in between. The one-of-a-kind designs will be The PPWC sponsors numerous community events that include the popular available for purchase from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 11, on 90th Birthday Party, Free Influenza Vaccination Clinic for Seniors, the Pacific the Village Green. Proceeds will help Palisades Home Tour, Halloween Window Painting Contest and Grant Award support the Palisades-Malibu YMCA Giveaway Night. and the SMC Art Departm ent. Visit: Please call Roberta Donohue with your RSVP, (310) 454-9012 ymcala.org/pm or call (310) 454-5591. Palisades News Page 16 February 7, 2018 Top-Ranked Golfer Dustin Johnson Praises Riviera his is a golf course I enjoy—one of Johnson, who is 6-4 and one of the my favorite courses that we play all longest drivers on the PGA Tour, was asked Tyear,” said the world’s No. 1-ranked by tournament director Mike Antolini why golfer, Dustin Johnson, at a press confer- the Riveria makes him feel so comfortable. ence on January 29 to promote next week’s This is “such a good golf course and Genesis Open at the Riviera Country Club there’s really not much trouble; it’s just a in Pacific Palisades. golf course where you have to hit good Johnson will be the tournament’s de- shots,” Johnson said. fending champion when play begins on “You’ve got to control your golf ball, Thursday, F ebruary 15. you’ve got to hit it in the right spots. The “It was a great week for me [last year],” first time I ever came here as a rookie on said Johnson, who won by five strokes and Tour, I just loved it and I felt like it was a moved up to No. 1 in the world. He won place that really suited my game.” two more tournaments and was the favorite He was asked if he was worried about going into the Masters, only to be sidelined the younger golfers, such as Jordan Spieth Dustin Johnson. Photo: Bart Bartholomew by a freak fall at his rented home in Augusta. (24), Rory McIlroy (28), Justin Thomas (24) and Jon Rahm (23). “I still think I’m a young player,” the 33- The Field and the Schedule year-old said, smiling. “Yeah, Justin and Four of the top-5 players in the world and 11 of the top 20 will compete in the Jordan, Jon Rahm are very, very talented Jordan Spieth. Photo: Bart Bartholomew Genesis tournament, including defending champion Dustin Johnson; world No. 3- players. They’re younger than I am but not ranked Jordan Spieth; the reigning PGA Tour Player of the Year and PGA champion by too much . . . They’re going to be good playing the course. Justin Thomas; world No. 5-ranked Hideki Matsuyama; four-time major champion Rory for a long time.” “Well, hit it straight and hit it on the McIlroy, and two-time Riviera champion and former Masters champ Bubba Watson. Johnson was happy to hear that Tiger green,” Johnson said, laughing with his au- Exemption players include former U.S. Open winner and this year’s United Woods had committed to playing the tour- dience. “Riviera’s definitely a golf course for States Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk and China’s rising star, 22-year-old Haotong nament. “He’s swinging completely differ- controlling your golf ball . . . and hitting it Li, who beat McIlroy to win in Dubai in January. ent, he looked healthy. It was good to see on the greens. It’s difficult to get up and The complete list of players will be available February 9 and can be viewed at him playing and hitting the ball well again, down if you miss the greens, and you’ve got pgatour.com/tournaments/genesis-open. Tickets are also available online. actually hitting it with some force and get- to keep your ball below the hole generally Monday, February 12, gates open at 8 a.m. for the Collegiate Showcase. ting the ball out there. He looked like he because the greens are usually pretty fast. Tuesday, February 13, course is closed. did when he was playing really well. It’s “Drive the ball straight, makes it easier.” Wednesday, February 14, gates open at 6 a.m. Pro-Am starts approximately at 6:40 a.m. really good for the game of golf to have him Johnson then went to the first tee and Thursday, February 15, gates open at 6 a.m., first round begins about 6:40 a.m. out here. The more attention we get to the surprised two tournament volunteers. Any- Friday, February 16, gates open at 6 a.m., first round begins around 6:40 a.m. game of golf, and he obviously brings a lot one volunteering to work the tournament Saturday, February 17, gates open at 7:30 a.m., third round begins at 8 a.m. of attention, it’s good for everyone. I hope prior to a certain date could play a round and yout h clinic begins at 1 p.m. on driving range. he plays well and I hope to see him com- of golf at media day. Johnson teed off with Sunday, February 18, gates open at 7:30 a.m., final round begins at 8 a.m. ing down the stretch on Sunday.” the two men and then allowed one of them Antolini asked Johnson for advice on to play his long, perfect drive. Tiger Woods to Play can’t tell you how excited I am to be able first tournament here when he was 9 or 10. to host and play in the 2018 Genesis At age 16, as a junior phenom, he played in IOpen at Riviera,” Tiger Woods posted the 1992 tournament on a sponsor’s exemp- on his blog February 1. “Unfortunately, last tion and shot 72-75, missing the cut. year my back was in bad shape and I was “I’ve had several chances to win at Riv- unable to participate.” iera, but just haven’t gotten it done,” Woods Woods, 42, had fusion surgery last April said. “Obviously, it would mean a lot to me, and recently competed in the Farmers In- even more now as tournament host.” surance Open at Torrey Pines, his first full- He said he was appreciative of the sup- field event in a year and only his second port he received from his fans. “We have since August 2015. He made the cut and great golf fans and I hope you will come out finished T23. to watch me and the guys on one of the best “It felt so good to be back with the guys courses in the country,” Woods said. “We and compete again,” Woods wrote. “Words have an outstanding field.” can’t describe how much I missed it.” TGR (Tiger Woods Ventures) Live man- He said he was fired up to return to the ages the event and proceeds benefit the Riviera and mentioned that he attended his Tiger Woods Foundation. Tiger Woods will play in the Genesis Open. Photo courtesy PGA Tour February 7, 2018 Palisades News Page 17 Danielle Foley Remains Optimistic By SUE PASCOE coached for three years at the college, but “I Editor decided I wanted to go back to high school.” Photos by Lesly Hall Photography At one point, Foley had worked at Fitness by the Sea, the summer camp held at Life- anielle Foley was handed the girls guard Tower 15, and a family offered her a basketball head coach position the nanny position. “The kids attended Palisades Dfirst day of school in August. Elementary, so I started substituting at Pali - She replaced Torino Johnson, who re- Hi,” she said. When P.E. teacher Amanda signed to become assistant coach at Cal State Campbell went out on maternity leave last Los Angeles under Cheryl Miller. During spring, the school asked Foley to fill in. his 10-year tenure at PaliHi, he had been “I enjoyed being here and I wanted to voted L.A. City Coach of the Year three stay,” said the Crenshaw resident. times and had been named State Division When Mystic Thompson in the P.E. De- 1 Coach of the Year by Cal-Hi Sports. partment was promoted to dean last spring, Often in high school when a well-re- this created an opening and Foley was hired spected coach leaves, so do top players, who full-time. are recruited to private schools. Not only She had planned to look around to find a were seven of last year’s varsity players sen- coaching position at another school, but iors, but two of PaliHi’s top players left to Freshman Alexis Pettis shoots for two. when Johnson resigned, the school came attend private schools. to Foley first and asked if she would be in- Foley started the season with only one “I don’t think we have one player on the terested. player who had varsity experience, sopho- floor now that’s ever played varsity before,” Now as she works with a largely inexperi- more Jane Nwaba, and a team of five fresh- Foley said noting that the Dolphins didn’t enced team, it is about “trying to build the men, three sophom ores and two juniors. try to rely on one player, but she had been program and lay the foundation for next “I would have loved to have some of the Freshman Ivy Scott goes for a layup. able to count on Nwaba to play 32 minutes. year,” Foley said. “We have some great kids and returners, but I have almost a brand-new years,” she said. “It’s hard.” “She did so many different things. if they stick together they will be really good.” team,” Foley said last week and, “all of our With starter Nwaba, the team was start- “They’re learning to play without her,” The Dolphins play at Westchester tonight JV players are brand new to the school.” ing to pull together (they were 2-2 in league Foley said. “It’s a good experience. We’re and are home against University on Febru- Foley understands why athletes leave, be- through January 19), but the talented athlete, trying to get better every game and im- ary 9 at 4:30 p.m. Fairfax is leading the league cause when she played shooting guard in who averaged 18 points per game, dislocated proving on the court.” (9-0) and Westchester is second (7-2). PaliHi high school, “I had the same situation when a finger after the win against Hamilton and With an inexperienced team, Foley is is currently fifth (2-5) ahead of University a new coach came in after playing a few may be out for the rest of the season. also working with the girls on mental game. and LACES. “We need to get better about how we re- spond to each other and respond to our frustrations,” she said. Foley who grew up in West Palm Beach, Florida, graduated from Azusa Pacific Uni- versity in 2007 with a degree in Bible stud- ies. She initially went to Sacramento for graduate school, but after a year moved back to Florida so she could coach at her old high school, Kings Academy. She received a master’s degree in second- ary education online and then was offered a graduate assistant/coaching position at Dakota Wesleyan in Mitchell, South Dakota. All of the college’s games were in the Corn Palace. “I enjoyed it,” she said, “but I didn’t like the cold.” But, when she left she had another degree, a master’s in administrative policy. Foley came back to Azusa, where she Coach Danielle Foley Did you miss an issue of the News? Don’t worry—You can always WISHNICK HONORED AT COMEDY EVENT See Page 8 $1.00 Circulation: 15,000 • catch up with your favorite local Uniting the Community with News, Features and Commentary Vol. 4, No. 7 • February 7, 2018 Station 69’s Kitahata Responds paper online. All our issues By SARAH STOCKMAN Staff Writer

aptain Tom Kitahata, the father of three, has been a firefighter in the Los CAngeles Fire Department for thirty years. Just over a year ago he joined Station 69 (corner of Carey and Sunset), serving are available on our website, pt ains of the B Platoon. as one of two ca Kitahata is also a member of FEMA’s Cal- ifornia Urban Search and Rescue Task Force. “We’re part of a national group of task forces all over the country,” said Kitahata, who has been part of the team since its in- ception in 1993. “It started when we had the need for earthquake preparedness. We had already started the team when the Northridge in- www.PalisadesNews.com. earthquake happened. That was our first cident and it happened in our own backyard.” (Continued on Page 11) Photo: Tom Kitahata

Members of the FEMA’s California Urban Search and Rescue Task Force helped residents in Houston. Just click on the “Our Newspaper” link lieve it or not, simply answering your door. ng to police, making it known Investigations for the recent break-ins Accordi Surge in Break-Ins Worries Residentsthat residents are home is a great deterrent, last week,” said Moore. “Usually there is oneare still ongoing but, according to Officer Moore, the detectives have promising leads.being that most burglars knock on doors By SEPTEMBER DAWN BOTTOMS a week. Most of them have been in the Alpha- Palisades News area. I’m here to provide infor- (If anyone has any information about any to see if someone is home prior to breaking Special to the bet Streets and entering. mation and answer questions—give peopleburglary, contact LAPD Detective Resnick and go to “Current and Past Editions.” But the spike in crime has residents wor- fter a slew of recent house break-insa fighting chance at not becoming a victim.”at (310) 444-1564.) Moore said that when it comes to home ried, and despite efforts to protect themselves and car thefts, Pacific Palisades res- There were five burglaries alone on Jan- loodli ghts, cameras burglaries there are some obvious measureswith burglar alarms, f ident Daniel Keller organized a uary 26. The suspects smashed glass doors and dogs, they continue to be victims. A and windows to enter homes and steal jew-you can take such as having an alarm system, community meeting on January 29 at the ossessions. “There’s not one solution out there that security cameras, locking your doors and (Continued on Page 11) Woman’s Club in an effort to raise aware- elry, personal safes and other p hen you leave, having a general Victims included Indy Driver Townsend windows w ness and find solutions. awareness of your neighborhood and, be- “I’m just a fellow resident of the PalisadesBell and his family. According to AP Autongs “The on-line edition of your complete who had his car stolen a year ago and who Racing, “Burglars made off with the 10 ri wants change,” said Keller, who lives in the from his Indianapolis 500s, his ring for win- El Medio eighborhood. Bluffs n ning the 2001 Indy Lights championship, He invited LAPD Senior Lead Officer his Rolex watch from his 2014 victory in the Michael Moore to talk to residents about 24-hour race and the Rolex he received for winning the IMSA title the next season.” newspaper is one of the most helpfully the crime trends and how to protect them- selves from it. Bell told AP, “In the end it’s just stuff, but Close to 40 concerned citizens, most of it’s special to just me. All the work you put in ne.” whom had experienced break-ins, showed to get all that stuff, and at least you have recog- up to voice their frustrations. nition of the achievement, and now it’s go

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  newspaper or small.” —J.R. www.palisadesnews.com Page 18 Palisades News February 7, 2018 Jane Nwaba, Hamzah Al-Saudi: One Pali’s Hoops Of Pali’s Best Wrestlers amzah Al-Saudi tried wrestling Linchpin for the first time as a freshman at hough only a sophomore, Jane HPalisades High School. Nwaba is captain of the Palisades “Coach Randy [Aguirre, who died of THigh girls basketball team, and even gliobastoma in 2015] came to our PE classes after she dislocated her finger the end of and told us about wrestling,” said Al-Saudi, January and is out for the season, she still now a senior. “I didn’t really have a sport, p rovides leadership for the team. so I thought I’d give it a shot.” An all-around player, the 5’10” athlete In his first year on the team, Al-Saudi only was averaging 19 points a game and 12 re- won three matches. As a sophomore, the 195- bounds, tops on the team, but her coach, Jane Nwaba pound wrestler began winning, and winning Danielle Foley, believes she was selected by to make the personal sacrifice. She says the big. “I won City and went to State,” he noted. her teammates because she’s a natural born best thing about PaliHi is “the diversity.” He repeated his top performances as a Hamzah Al-Saudi leader—and just a great kid. When Jane was about five, she started junior, but this time reached the round of mom thought that Revere was better,” said Nwaba, the youngest of six children, lives playing basketball with her brothers on their 16 at the State championships. Al-Saudi, who is fluent in Arabic (his first in Carson and is the first member of her ath- backyard court. “They were and still are my This season, Al-Saudi has been wrestling language) and English. letic, high-achieving family to attend PaliHi. toughest competition,” said Jane, who also at 220, but plans to go back to his optimal The thoughtful, well-spoken young man All of her siblings attended University High. plays tennis and soccer. weight for the City and State tournaments, wants to wrestle at a Division 1 college and Her oldest sister, Barbara (UC Barbara grad- She plans to join the track team this year, which should make him the fourth or has already had offers from the University uate), competed in the 2016 Olympics as a hoping to compete in the high jump, long fifth seed in the 195-pound class at State. of Wyoming and Northern Iowa University. heptathlete, finishing 12th in Brazil. jump and 200-meter dash. Al-Saudi, who lived in Baghdad, Iraq Hamzah is the son of Nadia Shaheen (in Nwaba’s oldest brother, Alex, is studying As a basketball freshman, Jane made the until he was 4, and then in Jordan until he Arabic countries, the woman maintains her to be a teacher. starting lineup and averaged six points a was 10, attended Kentwood Elementary maiden name) and Raed Al-Saudi. His two “My second oldest brother, David, plays game. This year she feels the team’s biggest when his family moved to Westchester in sisters also attend PaliHi (Yasra is a junior for the Chicago Bulls, my third brother Vic- challenge is tenacity. “At times we lose our 2010. Then he attended Orville Wright for and Zubaidah is a sophomore) and his tor plays basketball at Whittier College and focus and determination and that can really sixth grade, Animo Westside Charter for brother, Mohammad, is at Revere. my second sister goes to Berkeley,” Jane said. have an effect on us in the long run. We’re seventh and Paul Revere for eighth. Al-Saudi, who also serves as a co-captain Her daily school bus ride to school aver- a young and inexperienced team, but we The family of six moved to Santa Monica for the Dolphins, was asked if anyone else ages an hour and half, and basketball prac- have to learn how to just go out on the court when Hamzah was in eighth grade. Why wrestled in the family. “My brother tried it,” tice is from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., but she’s willing and do our best.” not a Santa Monica middle school? “My he said, “but now it’s just me.”

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Dog Park Miller’s The Price Meeting Tonight Ends February 18 The Pacific Palisades Dog Park work- heatre Palisades opened its 2018 ing group will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. season on January 18 with Arthur tonight, February 7, in the small gym Miller’s The Price receiving good at the Palisades Recreation Center, 851 T reviews. It continues through Sunday, Feb- Alma Real Dr. ruary 18, playing Fridays and Saturdays at The public is invited to learn more 8 p.m. and on Sundays at 2 p.m. at the about the proposed dog park site near Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon the playground at Temescal Canyon Rd. There is free parking. Road, just north of Pacific Coast High- There will be a “Talk Back” after the show way. Members of the Dog Park group will answer questions and address on Saturday, February 11 with the cast, di- commen ts. rector and producer. Everyone is invited Lechuza Beach will be the site of the next plein-ari paint-out. Money will need to be raised to pro- to ask questions and share insights after the vide fences and benches, with the total show. Light refreshments will be available. cost of the project estimated at less Directed by Tony Torrisi and produced Plein-Air Paint-Out Planned than $400,000. by Martha Hunter and Sherman Wayne, plein-air paint-out is planned for the right to use Sea Level Drive to walk down the cast features Phil Bartolf (Walter Franz), Saturday, February 10, at Lechuza to the beach. While there is an imposing Terri Parks (Esther Franz), Matthew Rhodes ABeach, at Broad Beach Road and gate and “private property” sign that blocks Invasive Weed and (Victor Franz) and Jack Winnick (Greg - Bunnie Lane, in Malibu. Rain cancels the West Sea Level Drive from vehicular access, ory Solomon). paint-out. that sign does not apply to the pedestrian Ivy-Pulling Party In a soon-to-be-demolished family Lechuza beach is located between Zuma access gate to the left. There is street parking Volunteers are sought to help the Rus- house, two brothers, estranged for decades, Beach and El Matador Beach. To access: take on Broad Beach Road. There are no facilities. tic Canyon Eucalyptus Grove volunteers meet together to dispose of their late par- PCH to Trancas Canyon, turn left onto Broad The beach has beautiful rock formations, eradicate the invasive ivy and weeds in the ents’ property. Beach Road. Continue for about one mile to and spectacular views up and down the historic eucalyptus grove from 9 a.m. to 1 The resulting confrontation leads them one of the access points: 1.) a stairway marked coast. There will be a painting demonstra- p.m. on Saturday, February 17 and Sun- to examine the events and qualities of their by a brown park sign saying “Lechuza Beach tion at 9 a.m. by oil painter Elena Roché. A day, February 18 at 601 Latimer Rd. very different lives. The Price is a timeless Access.” This vertical access way goes from positive group critique will be held at noon. Volunteers are needed from a half an piece regarding the choices one makes and Broad Beach Road down to Lechuza Beach Visit: allied-artists.com or contact Bruce hour to an entire morning, whatever time the consequences of those choices. and is located opposite a street called “Bunnie Trentham, (818) 397-1576 or bmtrent ham a person can spare. Bring gloves if you have Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for Lane,” or 2.) a pedestrian access gate is lo- @charter.net or Hunziker, (310) 500-6584 them. “Help us fill a dumpster,” said Santa seniors and students. Call: (310) 454-1970 cated at West Sea Level Drive. The public has or [email protected]. Monica Canyon resident George Wolfberg. or visit: theatrepalisades.org Palisades News Page 20 February 7, 2018

Left: Portrait of Joseph and his brother John Gulston, 1754. Francis Cotes (English, 1726-70). Pastel on blue paper, mounted on canvas. Pastel brings out the velvetiness of youthful skin and a sense of glowing flesh. Above: Cotes knit the two halves of the composition together by drawing a tree and Joseph’s left arm over the join to create a sense of shared, continuous space. Getty Exhibition Explores Brilliance of Pastel By LIBBY MOTIKA It’s pieced together with 12 separate sheets of paper We credit Venetian portraitist Rosalba Carriera for Palisades News Contributor in a more or less continuous support that could rival sparking the widespread interest in pastel portraits in Photos courtesy J. Paul Getty Museum the monumental scale of an oil portrait. La Tour also Paris in 1720-21 with her visit to influential collector used piecing, working up the sitter’s head and each of and connoisseur Pierre Crozat, who was eager to tap a s the exuberance of the Getty Center’s visually his hands on a separate sheet. new prosperous buying public. stunning PST/LALA “Golden Kingdoms” “La Tour could work out the details of the face on a Carriera also expanded the usefulness of the medium Asubsides, museumgoers are invited to another separate piece of paper and es sentially paste it on a by developing a method of mixing the colored chalk small but colorful treat, an example of the institution’s body, probably posed by a model,” Beeny says. “Bernard with a binder and shaping it into sticks, which led to a curatorial excellence. de Rieux was a powerful, wealthy man who would not much wider range of prepared colors. In studying the Getty’s extraordinary collection of have had the time to sit around for a long period of The works in the Getty exhibition provide a perfect 18th-century pastels, Associate Curator of Drawings time for a portrait.” lesson in the advantages of pastel over oil. Emily Beeny and Drawings Conservator Michelle Sullivan Certainly, one of the most practical considerations made a fascinating discovery, which is revealed in “Pastels of the medium is the speed in which a pastel can be in Pieces,” now on view through the end of July. finished, requiring fewer sittings. “Rosalba was reported In the 18th century, paper was made by hand, rolled to do a portrait in under three hours,” Beeny says. in sheets no wider than a person’s outstretched arms. “The artist didn’t have to wait for oil layers to dry. Until the beginning of that century, pastel artists worked Pastels also had a great advantage in their velvety tones, on a small scale, but soon began to compete with oil which is made possible by the uneven reflective surface painters for major commissions by piecing together of the chalk rather than the smoother surface of oil multiple sheets of paper to create large, continuous paint. Each of these little tiny particles throws off light surfaces for their work. in every direction.” In the Getty exhibition, a sharp-eyed visitor can spot Indeed, pastel was praised for the lifelike quality, or where the paper has been pieced together by the artist, “bloom,” it conferred upon its subjects. who does his best to conceal the join, either by embedding The Self-Portrait by Charles-Antoine Coypel offers it in folds of luxurious clothing, hiding it in shadow, or some information on the technical process. distracting the eye by shifting the center of focus away “I love the pleasant fiction of an artist at work wearing from the seam. an elaborate powdered wig, lace sleeves and velvet coat,” Piecing may also conceal a mistake. If the artist doesn’t Beeny says. “This is not a working outfit, yet it does give like a particular portion of the work, he cannot paint u s a glimpse into his process and how the pastels were over it, as he could with oil. He will redo the section made. Peeking out of the portfolio are sheets of blue involved and simply paste it over the offending part. paper on which this pastel has been set against. Also, The monumental portrait of Gabriel Bernard de Rieux you see the crayon carrier, which allows the artist to is one of the largest pastels made in the 18th century by work without dragging his sleeve across the paper.” Maurice Quentin de La Tour, who was renowned for Blue paper, which was the chief alternative to white endowing his sitters with a distinctive air of charm and paper, was made from the rags of workmen’s clothes. intelligence and capturing the delicate play of facial Self-Portrait, 1734. Charles-Antoine Coypel (French, Besides being cheap, it also was prized for its rugged features. 1694-1752). Pastel on blue paper, mounted on canvas. (Continued on Page 21) February 7, 2018 Palisades News Page 21 Pastel (Continued from Page 20) texture that allowed the artist to work the dry pigment into the fibers of the paper. Unlike oils, which can be mixed on a palette from nine or 10 basic pigments, each tone in pastel required a different stick, with artists making use of hundreds of crayons. “In many of these works, there is actually a lot of wet work happening, an artist going back with a brush or sometimes even mixing the pastel with water and going back over,” Beeny says. “Those areas read as a matte, and the dry areas tend to be a bit more powdery or luminous.” There were a lot of secrecies around the pastel techniques, especially surrounding the use of fixatives that could be applied to keep the dusty layer in place. Proprietary recipes for fixatives were closely held; de La Tour had his own recipe for fixative, which ironically c ritics thought ruined his work. It was recognized that applying a resin to the surface of a pastel would darken the colors and cause them to yellow. Because pastels are susceptible to the threats from vibration and light, they are stored flat under their protective glass, in the dark, at the Getty—until now, when they have Left: Portrait of Gabriel Bernard de Rieux, 1739-41. made their way to the wall in this gem of an exhibition. Maurice-Quentin de La Tour (French, 1704-88). By combining this kind of scholarly research and Pastel and gouache on paper mounted on canvas. collaboration as between curator Beeny and conservator Above: Over six feet tall, the pastel was pieced Sullivan, the Getty can advance the possibility of these together from twelve sheets, including separate small, exquisite exhibitions. sheets for the face and hands.

Send a Singing Palisades Symphony to Valentine This Year Feature Cellist Ksajikian The Oceanaires will once again offer singing Valentines to the westside and he Palisades Symphony will perform ater orchestras. downtown L.A. on Wednesday, February 14. at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, February Since 1982, Ksajikian has been a member A barbershop quartet will arrive at the T11, in Mercer Hall at Palisades High of the Armadillo String Quartet. He has designated destination and sing two special School, 15777 Bowdoin. Soloist for the con- premiered works by Schickele, Cage, Rosza, songs, deliver a balloon and a card—with a cert is the renowned cellist Armen Ksajikian. Mancini, Adams and Corea. personal message. The program will include the overture In 1993, the cellist made his film debut as This may be one of the most unique to The Barber of Seville by Rossini, Cello a limousine driver in True Lies with Pacific Valentines available this year. Regular Concerto No. 1 in A minor by Saint-Saëns Palisades residents Jamie Lee Curtis and serenade delivery times will be between 9:30 and Symphony No. 2 in D major by Brahms. Arnold Schwarzenegger. He was also hired a.m. and 6 p.m. Service areas include Beverly Ksajikian began his professional career to play in the orchestra for the soundtrack Hills, Century City, Culver City, Marina del at age 12 with the Abkhazian State Philhar- for that movie and accompanies his own Rey, Pacific Palisades, Playa del Rey, Santa monic (then part of Soviet Georgia). He on-screen death with a poignant cello solo. Monica, Westchester, West Hollywood, and moved to Los Angeles in 1976 and has ap- Ksajikian has worked with numerous Downtown Los Angeles, which will allow you to send a quartet to your sweetie’s peared as a soloist and principal cellist with Hollywood recording orchestras and has workplace. Prices start at $50. numerous orchestras in the Los Angeles more than 900 motion picture soundtracks Visit: oceanaires.org and choose Singing Valentines or contact Ken Scholtz area, including the L.A. Philharmonic. He to his credit. (323) 247-SING. has also worked with the Bolshoi, Kirov, Admission is free. Visit: palisadessym- Stuttgart, Royal and American Ballet The- phony.org.

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www.joansather.com [email protected] 310.740.0302 CalBRE #00575771 Page 22 Palisades News February 7, 2018 HBO Series Includes Castellammare Home By BERNICE FOX Special to the Palisades News V shows often are about make-be- lieve. And when it comes to loca- Ttions, many try to make viewers believe that City A really is City B. That’s how it is with the upcoming HBO series, Here and Now, created by Alan Ball, known for American Beauty, Six Feet Under and True Blood. Though some of Here and Now is shot in Portland, Oregon, where it’s set, much is filmed at Paramount Studios in Holly- Tim Robbins and Holly Hunter. wood, along with lots of footage in Pasa - Photo: Ali Paige Goldstein/HBO dena, and some scenes in Pacific Palisades And that’s what brought cameras to the and Brentwood. Castellammare neighborhood of Pacific Here and Now centers on a family with Palisades last fall. This Palisades home was used for an HBO show. Photo: Bernice Fox Holly Hunter and Tim Robbins as the Oster tells the Palisades News that a large, ators, cameras and crew returned a few the product of the son’s active imagination. parents. They have three adopted children modern home with a sweeping wood fa- weeks later in November to try again. That’s “That’s part of the discovery through the from three countries and of different eth- cade, which he describes as “architecturally when Hunter emerged from a studion va series,” he says. “That’s kind of their process, nic backgrounds. And they have a biolog- unique,” is playing the Portland home of and went into the house to film. figuring out if these are just things that he’s ical daughter. Hunter’s colleague. The colleague is “kind The Brentwood location is the Leylie seeing or if there’s actually more of a super- “So, it’s sort of a blend of all those back- of an Elon Musk sort of guy, ultra-rich but clothing store on Barrington Place. Oster natural component to it.” grounds and ethnicities coming together,” involved in all kinds of projects that are in- explains how the daughter from Liberia The Palisades home and the Brentwood says producer Steve Oster, who notes that the tended to kind of help progress the con- “owns an online clothing company which dress shop are in one episode later this first show is “set against the background of Port- dition of life on t he planet.” also has a brick-and-mortar boutique. So, season. Oster says it’s “hard to know right land, which is its own blend of various cul- This Castellammare home was chosen, the dress shop is this boutique.” now” if they’d be used in a possible sec- tural approaches kind of all living together.” Oster says, “because the nature of the char- HBO describes Here and Now as “darkly ond season. The adopted kids, who joined the family acter was someone who clearly had money comic.” Oster agrees, saying “it’s Alan Ball, “Should there be a season two, the writ- when they were little, are from Colombia, but showed it in an interesting way rather after all. Alan Ball always injects a sort of ers are actually just getting together to talk Liberia and Vietnam. They’re now all than opulent. The house itself is sort of a quirky sensibility into his observations of life.” about what season two might be. So that’s young adults. work of art. That’s sort of who that charac- Part of that quirkiness includes a pos- all very much kind of a work in progress.” In keeping with this cultural view, Rob- ter is. So, it was really about something that sible supernatural angle. Oster tells the Oster, who previously worked as a pro- bins plays a philosophy professor and would put across that idea of a person News, “The youngest son, Ramon, has re- ducer on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Hunter’s character runs a nonprofit called who’s obviously a very wealthy guy, and curring visions that haunt his dreams and Grimm, says as far as he and the Here and The Empathy Initiative. also has a unique aest hetic.” come into his mind. And that’s part of his Now team knows, the welcome mat is out Producer Oster explains that The Empa- Cameras and the crew actually came to process and part of what kind of brings if they want to return and film at locations thy Initiative is “basically about getting peo- this Palisades home twice last fall. In Octo- the family together to try to kind of figure like the home in the Palisades. ple to come together and find their areas of ber, they had set up and were ready to press out what’s going on. And there’s interac- “We sure hope so. We do our best every- agreement, by seeing where someone else “record” when word came that Holly Hunt - tion with a psychiatrist-character as well where we go to treat the neighborhoods is coming from, being empathetic for their er was sick and couldn’t do her scenes. So, that runs through the whole first season.” well, so we can come back again.” experience, and trying to come to places of they packed up and left. Not one to reveal spoilers, Oster won’t Here and Now premieres Sunday on HBO. understanding and agreement.” The trucks, lights, porta-potties, gener- say if these visions could be paranormal or There are 10 episodes in this first season. AMAZING MUSIC STORE.COM FREE : Stroke Support Group %& %&" &%$& "$ #&
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Photo courtesy California Primary Care Association (CPCA) have insurance. That theme of civic engagement is one But what about the nannys, gardeners that Bernstein tackles head on as she works schools” and various enrichment organiza- degree at Columbia, was working as a social and housekeepers that work here? For many to find funding. tions, she said. “We also need to encourage worker about the time of the Rodney King of them, the Westside Family Health Center “We encourage people to give to their people to help with the civic infrastructure.” trial and L.A. riots. Bernstein, who has lived in Pacific Pali - “I wanted to get out of the office and do sades with her husband and daughter since more about the community,” she said. 1990, explained that in 2016, the WHFC, After taking a fe w years off from work located at 1711 Ocean Park Blvd., saw when her daughter was starting high school, 12,135 patients fr om 239 zip codes. Bernstein discovered the Westside Health “We see people who struggle financially,” Center and started working there in 2011. Bernstein said. “Some people are working Her daughter Lena Kesen, while in high Protect your family. two and three jobs.” Half of the people who school, worked as a Peer Health Education come to the clinic have no health insur- counselor for WFHC. (She’s now with Avo- ance and 94 percent live below the federal dah—Jewish Service Corps—in Brooklyn.) poverty level. Back in 1994, the WFHC launched a Com- “When I started, nine out of 10 people munity Outreach and Education program, didn’t have insurance,” Bernstein said, not- which targets adolescents from 14 to 19 years Prepare for their ing that WFHC executives worry that if the of age and offers Peer Health Educator Affordable Care Act is repealed or if federal Training (PHET), street outreach, HIV health programs are defunded, the non- prevention support groups for gay males, future. profit could lose 70 percent or more of its childbirth preparation classes, lactation government funding. classes and mother-child support groups. The Center started in 1974 as the Wom - A mobile medical clinic, which visits cam- en’s Health Care Project. It was modeled on puses of public high schools, including Pali - the Boston Women’s Health Collaborative sades High School, was launched in 2011. (now called Our Bodies, Ourselves) and of- The 36-ft.-long vehicle has two exam rooms, fered women health care. Prenatal care was a clinician area, small lab, a vaccine freezer added in 1990, pediatric services in 1992, and refrigerator and a small waiting room. adolescent health care in 1994 and a family In 2016-17, the mobile clinic attended practi ce was added in 1999. to 377 students (609 visits); 56 were Pal- Today there are two full-time physicians iHi students. caI h len p w tip bot .hh on staff and seven support staff. WFHC operates on a $5-million annual Stop by for your free State Farm Medical Director Dr. Rebecca Rodriguez budget and 14 percent, about $1 million, ® is dual board certified in internal medicine must be raised annually. 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We found the staff Waldorf Astoria Hotel.” very welcoming from the time we arrived Since no one ever offered those same at the front door all the way to our restau- accommodations during my stays in New rant destination, Jean-Georges Beverly York, last month’s lunch club visit to the Hills, located just off the main lobby. glitzy new Beverly Hills Waldorf provided We could immediately tell that our wait- my first glimpse into at least one version er, Michael-Angelo Lepe, was a seasoned of the storied hotel. pro—and we figured with a name that el- The original New York City hotel was egant, we were in very capable hands. We built in 1893 in two stages, as the Waldorf began with an appetizer of Crispy Mon- Hotel and the Astoria Hotel, which accounts terey Calamari served with a citrus chili dip. Bobbie Farberow and waiter Michel-Angelo Lepe. Photo: Barry Stein for its later dual name. The hotels were de- Barry and I now consider ourselves cala- molished in 1929 to make way for the con- mari experts since we order it so often, and struction of the Empire State Building. The we gave it two big thumbs up. CLASSIFIED ADS business reopened as the Waldorf Astoria two years later in its present location on s usual, Arnie already knew what he ______SECURITY NEEDS ______ACCOUNTING Park Avenue, and quickly became known as wanted, and ordered the Grilled Bigeye School security guard: Uniformed unarmed Provide tax preparation, Financial, Book- one of the world’s most prestigious hotels. A Tuna Burger with Miso mayonnaise—and w/ grt working hrs & xlnt work environment. keeping & Payroll Services to Partnerships, World-renowned figures, including Win- please, sir—hold the Yuzu pickles. Bobbie Retired & off-duty police officers: plainclothes Corporations, LLC’s and individuals. ston Churchill and the Duke and Duchess had the Grilled Chicken Club with extra- I. Roman Accounting Services of Windsor, stayed at the hotel and have armed & unarmed estate watch, executive crispy bacon on toasted sourdough. (She (310) 230-8826 luxury suites named after them. protection details, local travel. Concealed generously allowed them to save the accom- www.ilanaroman.com Of course, in Beverly Hills, the owners carry permit a plus. ______panying fried egg for their next customer.) Retired & off-duty police officers: uniformed will likely put their own Hollywood spin Barry ordered the Warm Shrimp Salad ______PIANO LESSONS on naming guest suites. Will we see luxury- armed patrol & supervision in WLA, SM, Mal- Piano classes for all ages offered by profes- on tender greens with avocado and cham- ibu & Thou. Oaks. Uniforms supplied. FT & PT. room options with names such as the pagne dressing. My indecision slowed down sional w/ nearly 30 yrs teaching experi- Law e nforcement professionals: We are a “Pauley Shore Suite” and “The ‘Weird Al’ the ordering process until Michael-Angelo ence. Private & group lessons. Piano theory training academy & can help you get your Yankovic Penthouse” in our own L.A. ver- (I kept wondering if that was his real name) & music appreciation classes for siblings/ guard card & firearm permits. sion of the Waldorf? strongly recommended the “Wild Striped friends of similar age. Located in Highlands, Gates Security: (805) 499-6555, (310) The glitzy new 12-story Beverly Hills Wal- Bass” special, which was crusted with the studio is outfitted w/ multiple supple- dorf, with 119 “deluxe” rooms and 51 suites, sesame seeds in a sweet-and-sour broth 454-7741,______email: [email protected] ments to enhance one’s own music educa- opened last summer at the intersection of with mushrooms, olives, celery, and seem- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED tion. Summer camps & in-depth immersion Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards, ______experiences avail. Majority of our graduates ingly, just about everything else they VOLUNTEERS NEEDED where the Robinson’s-May department store found on their kitchen counter. are Ivy League students—we know, we had once stood. Rooms range from a nominal Friends of Palisades Library needs volunteers Even though my lunch was absolutely something to do with it! $815 for mere “commoners” to the $20,000- to receive book donations for our book sales. www.palisadesmusiclessons.com delicious, all those ingredients didn’t oc- If you would enjoy being in the library for a a-night Presidential Suite for the rest of us. ______or call (310) 948-9889 cupy very much space on the plate—nor in few hours once or twice a month on Tues. my stomach afterward. ur special lunch guest last month was or Thurs., can lift & move bags or boxes of ______YARNBOMBING Bobbie Farberow, the former co-owner So we capped off our exceptional lunch O books,______please call (310) 962-8313. Thank you! Seeking volunteer crocheters for the YARN- of the well-known Village landmark Mort’s with cappuccinos and a warm chocolate BOMB for National Women’s History Month! Palisades Deli, which had been named after cake with vanilla ice cream on the side. ______REIKI OFFERED Colorful & educational event in March brings her late husband Mort. Since Bobbie’s chicken club sandwich Reiki is an ancient form of non-invasive al- the community together by dressing up The Farberows opened their deli in 1974 was roughly the size of Barry’s SUV, sev- ternative medicine known as energy heal- the heart of our town—The Village Green— on Swarthmore Avenue, and it quickly be- eral of us received elegant Waldorf “dog- ing, used to facilitate deep relaxation which in yarn. Pieces later become blankets for came one of the most popular restaurant gie bags” filled with her leftovers. Given may lead to increased healing. Local female women in need. Contact Michelle Villemaire: destinations in the village. Several years later, the price of our tab, I’m certai nly glad we practitioner, trained at Mayo Clinic’s Center [email protected]______for more info. the modest deli moved to a larger location managed two meals out of this trip. for Spirituality & Healing, seeks 5 new fe- across the street, where it thrived for many On the way out of the hotel, Bobbie male clients. Relax & restore while we set ______WRITING COACH years until Bobbie decided to retire from the whispered to me, “Even though we tend to the intention for your highest good. Email It’s not just what you say, it’s how you say it! business. She sold the lease to former Los make fun of this kind of extravagance, I [email protected] for free 10-min. Writing/marketing coach can help! Jasmyne Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan in 2007, think I could possibly become accustomed p______hone consult. & pricing. Boswell, author, writing coach/editor: mem- who remodeled the building and later into to this lifestyle.” oir/fic/non-fic. Books, blogs, websites, etc. the Village Pantry and adjoining Oak Room. She’s right. Maybe this weekend I’ll give ______HELP WANTED Offe ring 30 min. free initial consultation. Mort’s Deli was mentioned often during the front desk a call and see if that $20,000- CHURCH BUS. ADMIN. Phone, Skype or in person on westside. those early planning meetings with developer a-night Presidential Suite is available. 25-30 hrs/wk. Oversee all financials, super- www.jasmyneconsulting.com Rick Caruso for his new Palisades Village vise prop. maintenance, bookkpg, account- ______(808) 268-5807 project. One of the most frequently heard Bob Vickrey is a longtime Palisadian who ing, payroll & financial reports. Reqs: Excel, suggestions from attendees was a request to is a regular contributor to the News. He also basic accounting, Word. Personable w/ members & supervises church staff. ADVERTISE HERE! CONTACT: bring back a restaurant similar to “Mort’s.” writes for the Houston Chronicle and the [email protected] When the restaurant closed, Bobbie dusted Waco Tribune-Herald. ______Contact: [email protected] February 7, 2018 Palisades News Page 25 Freud’s Last Session Is Cogent, Witty By LIBBY MOTIKA and humbled. Palisades News Contributor Freud, visibly weakened, confesses that he will kill himself before the cancer does. ne wonders if the avowed atheist “I found the truth; the end is the end,” he Sigmund Freud, reckoning with tells Lewis. Othe painful fatal stages of oral can- “It’s madness to try and solve the great- cer, invited C.S. Lewis (Chronicles of Narnia) est mystery of all time in one morning,” to his home hoping that perhaps the Chris- Freud concludes. tian apologist might offer him some relief “The greater madness is not to think of it from his deeply entrenched cynicism. all,” Lewis says. As imagined through the brilliant script Rayner, who created the role eight years of playwright Mark St. Germain, the action ago for the world premiere at the Barring- in Freud’s Last Session unfolds in the ton Stage Company in the Berkshires and renowned psychiatrist’s newly established off-Broadway at the New World Stage, re- home in London, where he and his family flects on reprising the role. have found safety from the German occu- “The distance has given me a little bit of pation of Austria. time to change, to drop baggage. I think The confines of Freud’s office frame an now I can be subtler,” he told the News. inescapable focus. It is September 3, 1939, “Martyn is a Brit, which gives us an abil- with Europe threatened by Hitler’s despot- Martyn Stanbridge and Martin Rayner as C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud. Photo: Enci Box ity to communicate with tiny brushstrokes. ism; King George VI declares war against that is cogent, witty and deeply embodied “I do not count on my tomorrows,” he says. The tone of voice people use in England to Germany and bombers are already screech- by these two men. “I saw only Nazis burning my books while convey irony, fake sarcasm or real sarcasm ing across the sky. Freud is a doctor, a man of science with I looked out of my window in Vienna.” in intonation can convey a lot.” Set designer Pete Hickok has created a strong convictions, grounded in the here Lewis (Martyn Stanbridge) places his Rayner, who lives on Porto Marino Way marvelous cabinet of wonders in one room. and now. faith in a moral conscience, something, he in Castellammare, is pleased that the play Shelves are filled with books; photos offer a Forty years his junior and taking an en- says, we’re all born with. He insists that our has been revived at this time. “I reall y ap- hint of family. The therapist’s cot anchors one tirely different path, C. S. Lewis is steadfast deepest cravings (joy) equate to an inherent preciate the idea of great minds fencing corner; a crescent of sacred figures—Buddha, in his Christian faith, which he returned to desire for a creator. with each other; there is an underlying Zeus, Athena—encircles the desk blotter as if after having abandoned Christi anity at age So it goes, Freud lobbing witty retorts to knowledge and authenticity. We need that to give Freud a composite of godly wisdom. 15, and which formed the basis of many of Lewis’ earnest faith, until the roles shift. An desparately now, a certain kind of truth.” Audiences who might anticipate a dialec- his writings. unexpected bombing alert unhinges both Freud’s Last Session continues through tic of importance, but perhaps a bit ponder- Freud, played by Palisadian Martin Ray - men, stripping them of their arguments. March 4 at the Odyssey Theatre, 2055 ous, instead find an 80-minute discourse ner, comes by his pessimism with evidence. Now these are two men, mere men, terrified Sepulveda Blvd. Contact: (310) 477-2055. Page 26 Palisades News February 7, 2018 DINING WITH GRACE GOLDEN BULL 170 W. Channel Rd., Santa Monica Canyon • (310) 230-0402

fter one of my classmates at our burger ($19), a fried buttermilk yoga class told me how very good chicken sandwich ($17), grilled New Athe food was at the “new” Golden Zealand king salmon ($26), buccatini Bull, I decided that my friend Barbara pasta with cracked black pepper ($21) and I should try it. and an all-natural hangar steak with As you likely know by now, this frites ($28). longtime and long-loved Santa Monica Each offering sounded enticing, but Canyon restaurant was sold in December we finally decided on the salmon and and then closed for a few weeks in order the buccatini pasta. As a note, each of to refurbish and update the bar area, the five dishes had intriguing sides that the kitchen and the main dining room. made it difficult to make a deci sion. The bar/kitchen were then re- opened The grilled New Zealand salmon so that regulars could again have a was superb. Fresh, beautifully cooked place to catch a bite to eat and a drink. and thoroughly delicious, especially Although the dining room is still with the accompanying Brussels closed, Barbara and I were able to enjoy every minute sprouts, baker’s bacon and brown butter. dishes are served on very hot plates which keep the food in the bustling bar/dining area. The long, hollow strands of buccatini pasta flavored warm. That is a definite plus. The comfy black leather seats and background mirror with pecorino and parmesan cheeses along with cracked Our charming waitress recommended the banana let us survey the busy bar scene and relax as we read the black pepper were also tasty and delicious. cream pie for dessert. It was scrumptious and worth attractive menu of wines (by the bottle or glass), along with I had a nice time chatting with Chase Ahders, one of the every yummy calorie. the array of cocktails for which the Golden Bull is famous. quartet of new owners, but as always there was too much The restaurant is open 5 to 12 p.m. daily (and until The shortened temporary menu is amazing with four food for me, so happily some went home with Barbara. 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday). Nice to know that you can small “Starter Plates” including one of my favorites, If the sides interest you, think about the burger with stop by on your way home fr om a play or concert. Crispy Crab Cakes ($13), which we shared as a starter. its grilled Maui onions, smoked cheddar and a secret The new owners hope to have the back of the restaurant These cakes were even better than I remembered with sauce. Or the fried buttermilk chicken sandwich with its open within a few weeks, but in the meantime, they are their classic French remoulade sauce topped with pea accompanying Asian pear slaw, pickled Fresno chilis all on adding new dishes to the menu so loyal customers have tendrils. The flavorful sauce of a mayonnaise with a sourdough roll or the hangar steak with roasted garlic a variety, and to also get a feel what people would like to mustard, capers and herbs was delicious. butter and mint chimichurri. All soun ded fascinating. have on the menu when the entire restaurant is open. The large plates included the famous Golden Bull Furthermore, unlike many other places, the main — GRACE HINEY

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