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Volume 26 No. 52 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills and Wilshire Communities December 29, 2016 Future includes n preserving past Septuagenarian2016 marked 70 years declares full speed ahead for 2017 for Park Labrea News inn Beverly Hills Mills Act program gives To paraphrase Vin Scully, in a tax breaks for owners of year that has been so unlikely, the historic structures unimaginable has happened. Starting with the election of Donald Trump, the Park La Brea News and Beverly Press has never If you own a Beverly Hills prop- reported on a year quite like 2016. erty that deserves to be included on The 70th anniversary of the the landmark registry, the city Park La Brea News was chroni- wants to make a deal to help ensure cled in the special edition “Our it’s protected. People Our Places,” a magazine The Beverly Hills City Council published on April 21 highlighting last week agreed to extend the Mills the many contributors, cultural Act Pilot Program, which planning institutions and attractions that staff said is “one of the most impor- define and drive the community. It tant tools in the toolbox” to incen- included interviews with iconic tivize historic preservation. Now, figures like longtime Los Angeles the city is encouraging owners of Dodgers announcer Vin Scully, qualifying historic structures – resi- billionaire philanthropist Eli dential or commercial – to apply for Broad and Father Greg Boyle, tax relief in exchange for mainte- founder of Homeboy Industries. It photos by Andy Kitchen nance or restorations to their prop- also put a spotlight on local land- erty. The council members voted 5- The 70th Anniversary issue captured the iconic scenes and locations that shape the community and tell sto- marks such as the Los Angeles ries of a rich history and vibrant future around Los Angeles, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. 0 to extend the pilot program for County Museum of Art, the three years. Every member of the Original Farmers Market, the new about their business with dignity Local news remains the focus of gaining steam. According to the council said they supported the pro- Petersen Automotive Museum and and without fanfare. the newspapers, and 2016 saw Los Angeles County Homeless gram, which was set to expire on CBS Television City. The past year also marked a breaking news and development in Services Authority’s homeless Dec. 31, and said they hope it Through in-depth reporting on period of growth for the newspa- Los Angeles. count in January 2016, nearly evolves into a larger, permanent the iconic locations that make the pers, which expanded into Beverly The year started with a major 47,000 people are living on the program, extending to more proper- area special, the newspapers’ staff Hills and increased circulation. focus on homelessness, as city streets daily throughout the coun- ties. conveyed the stories and perspec- The expansion boosted local cov- officials were worried about the ty. City officials are addressing the Councilwoman Lili Bosse tives of people who are dynamic erage of an important community threat of El Niño and housing the issue by creating permanent sup- described it as a “no-brainer.” leaders in the community. We also and demographic that contributes homeless during the rainy season. portive housing for the homeless. “I think it’s one of the most profiled people who are “salt of to the vibrancy of the Los Angeles While El Niño petered out, the See Preservation page 22 the Earth” – those who quietly go region. issue of housing the homeless is See 2016 page 21 Transplant recipient to be honored in Rose Parade n LAPD honors last fallen Cedars-Sinai’s float displays struggles of patients needing organs Wilshire Division officer cers for honoring her father. Many officers were visibly Los Angeles resident Yvonne Approximately 100 officers moved by stories recounted of Dove never imagined she would from the Los Angeles Police Navidad’s dedication to the experience a “once-in-a-lifetime” Department’s Wilshire Division department and his commitment ride in the Rose Parade, especially ran in formation from the police to colleagues. after she was diagnosed with liver station at 4861 Venice Blvd. to “Twenty years ago, Mario was cancer in 2009. the corner of Fairfax Avenue and taken from us,” said Det. Greg “I was devastated,” said Dove, Whitworth Drive on Dec. 22 to Stearns, who currently works 65, who has four kids and seven commemorate the last officer with the LAPD’s Robbery- grandchildren. “I went home and from the station killed in the line Homicide Division and was pres- started crying. Then I realized there of duty in 1996. ident of the police academy class was nothing I could do about it but The officers participated in the in which he and Navidad gradu- fight to stay on Earth, and that’s photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai inaugural Officer Mario Navidad ated in 1995. “The outpouring of what I did.” Yvonne Dove has volunteered at Cedars-Sinai every week since receiv- Memorial Run, which was held support we received at the time Dove was added to the liver was phenomenal. Thank you for ing a new liver in 2012. 20 years to the day after Navidad transplant list shortly after her diag- was shot and killed by a gang the support. Look out for each nosis, but said she wasn’t optimistic home without a new liver due to In 2012, Dove received a suc- member who stole beer from a other, take care of each other out about her chances of getting a liver compatibility issues. cessful transplant. She’s been can- nearby convenience store and there.” before time ran out. During her In the meantime, she used faith, a cer-free ever since. opened fire when officers Navidad and an unidentified two-and-a-half years on the waiting support group and her social work- To illustrate the struggles of peo- arrived. Navidad’s widow Sandra partner responded to a call about list, she was called in to the hospital er at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center ple with organ transplants, Cedars- jogged at the front of the group, the beer theft from a 7-Eleven “six or seven times” for a potential to help her endure treatments for Sinai is honoring Dove by appoint- and his daughter Melissa fought store at Fairfax Avenue and match. Each time, she was sent cancer and Hepatitis C. See transplant page 22 back tears as she thanked the offi- See LAPD page 22 2 December 29, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

music and choreography to examine 29 ‘Countdown to themes of greed, love and longing. Daytona’ Contest Dante is co-written by Get Lit’s isitors are invited to put their C a l e n d a r Literati Fellows, a troupe of young driving skills to a test in the poets who are ambassadors for educa- V“Countdown to Daytona” challenge Improv Comedy tion and the arts. Tickets are $20. The running Thursday, Dec. 29 through njoy an evening of comedy during Wallis’ Lovelance Studio Theater, Friday, Jan. 20 at the Petersen “The Village Bicycle” on Friday, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd. Automotive Museum. Set a lap time EDec. 30 at 8 p.m. at the iO West (310)746-4000, thewallis.org. on the Daytona track in a McLaren Comedy Theatre. The “Village M8 in the museum’s Forza Bicycle” is an improv show featuring Motorsport Racing Experience some of the iO’s West’s most experi- 4 ‘Langston Hughes exhibit to qualify for prizes, includ- enced female performers. Admission ing a grand prize of family member- is $10. 6366 Hollywood Blvd. Project’ azz lovers are invited to “The ship to the Petersen Museum and (323)962-7560, ioimprov.com. Langston Hughes Project,” a mul- four tickets to the Dan Gurney open- timedia concert of music, spoken ing reception in January. J word and visuals based on Langston Participants must take photos of 31 Musical Revue heater lovers are invited to usher Hughes’ jazz poem “Ask Your their lap time in the simulator with in the new year during perfor- Mama: 12 Moods for Jazz” on some of the room in the background, mances of “The Annual All-New, Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 8 p.m. in The have a museum staff member verify T One-Time-Only New Year’s Even Wallis’ Love Lace Studio Theater. the time and then post the photo Musical Revue” on Saturday, Dec. 31 The poem is Hughes’ homage to the using hashtag #Pete24. The contest at 6 and 9:30 p.m. at the Santa struggle for artistic and social free- winner will be announced on Jan. Monica Playhouse. The shows feature dom at the beginning of the 1960s. 25. 6060 Wilshire Blvd. (323)930- members of the Actors Repertory Dr. Ron McCurdy, as narrator and CARS, petersen.org. Theatre and include audience-favorite trumpeter, leads a quartet of musi- songs, dances, comedy and more cians in a performance based on the 30 Latin American from five decades of Santa Monica 12-part poem. Tickets are $30. 9390 Playhouse productions. Tickets are N. Santa Monica Blvd. (310)746- Art Tour $49.50 for the 6 p.m. show; $69.50 4000, thewallis.org. iscover the Los Angeles County for the 9:30 p.m. show, which Museum of Art’s collection of includes a complimentary buffet and DLatin American art during a tour on champagne. 1211 Fourth St., Santa 5 The Life of Friday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. Monica. (310)394-9779 ext. 1, Participants will journey through SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com. photo by Nancy Horowitz ‘Mickey’ Marcus time from ancient Mesoamerica and ctor and Hollywood resident Celebrate the start of 2017 with the “Salute to Vienna New Year’s the Colonial period to the present Arnold Weiss presents “Another during the 50-minute tour. Guests Pink Martini Concert” on Sunday, Jan. 1 at 2:30 p.m. at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. ADavid: The Story of Mickey Marcus” will learn about the influence of the elebrate New Year’s Eve with The program features waltzes and melodies from “Die Fledermaus” and on Thursday, Jan. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the cultures of Mexico, Central America Pink Martini featuring China “Merry Widow” performed by the Strauss Symphony of America. The Westwood Library. Marcus was a and South America on contemporary CForbes and Storm Large on Saturday, cast includes European singers and ballet and ballroom dancers led by U.S. Army colonel who helped Israel art. Tour is free with $15 museum Dec. 31 at 7 and 10:30 p.m. at the Peter Guth (pictured). Tickets start at $49.50. 111 S. Grand Ave. during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, and Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pink general admission. 5905 Wilshire (323)850-2000, musiccenter.org. later became Israel’s first modern Blvd. (323)857-6000, lacma.org. Martini fuses Brazilian samba, 1930s general. His life was the basis for the Cuban dance and Parisian café music. 1966 film “Cast a Giant Shadow,” The performance includes guests Ari troupe will present an improv show with Kirk Douglas portraying ‘Lawrence of Shapiro, Ikram Goldman, Ida Rae Bootsy Bellows New directed by Lisa Schurga with a cast Marcus. Admission is free. 1246 Arabia’ Cahana and Rita Moreno. Tickets start Year’s Eve of current and former members. Glendon Ave. (310)474-1739, merican Cinematheque is hold- at $87. 111 S. Grand Ave. (323)850- est L.A. Hip-Hop and House Guests will enjoy specialty cocktails, lapl.org/branches/westwood. ing a screening of the classic 2000, laphil.org. Open Format New Year’s Events margaritas and a gourmet taco bar at 9 A1962 film “Lawrence of Arabia” on Bpresents the Bootsy Bellows New p.m.; performance begins at 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Louie Cruz Beltran Year’s Eve Party on Saturday, Dec. 31 The show will be followed by a mid- Independent Film Egyptian Theatre. The film stars ing in the new year with percus- from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. in West night champagne toast. Tickets are os Angeles County Museum of Peter O’Toole, Omar Sharif, sionist, vocalist, bandleader and Hollywood. The party features perfor- $100. 7307 Melrose Ave. (323)934- Art is holding a screening of Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins, Rentertainer Louie Cruz Beltran in con- mances by Vic Mensa and music by 4747, groundlings.com. L“The Umbrellas of Cherbourg” on Claude Rains and Alec Guinness in cert on Saturday, Dec. 31 at the DJCJ and Talon Reid spinning top 40, Thursday, Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the an epic story based on the cam- Prospect Theatre in Hollywood. hip-hop and house music. Tickets start museum’s Bing Theater. The screen- paigns of British military figure T.E. Beltran blends Afro Cuban rhythms at $69. 9229 Sunset Blvd. January ing includes a conversation with Lawrence during World War I. with Latin jazz, rhythm and blues and newyearsnightlife.net/nye-bootsy-bel- writer and director Damien Chazelle, General admission is $11. 6712 pop music. The performance features lows-2017. 3 Get Lit’s ‘Dante’ known for his work on “Whiplash” Hollywood Blvd. americancine- a guest appearance by Robert Beltran, et Lit’s “Dante,” a contemporary and “La La Land.” Chazelle was matheque.com. known for roles in “Eating Raoul” and hip-hop musical inspired by influenced by “The Umbrellas of “Zoot Suit,” and as Commander Groundlings New GDante’s “Inferno” and the modern Cherbourg,” Jacques Demy’s classic Chakatoy in “Star Trek: Voyager.” Year’s Comedy dualities of good and evil in religion 1964 musical about songs, love and a Tickets are $175 and include dinner tart the new year off with an and society, will be performed on dream. The film screening and dis- and a champagne toast. Doors open at evening of side-splitting comedy Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 8 p.m. at the Wallis cussion is held in conjunction with 9; show starts at 10 p.m. 6356 Son Saturday, Dec. 31 at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Film Independent at LACMA. Arts in Beverly Hills. The group Tickets are $15. 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Founded 1946 Hollywood Blvd. (310)854-6000, Groundlings Theatre on Melrose prospecttheatre.la/nye-2016. Avenue. The Groundlings comedy mixes classic poetry, spoken word, (323)857-6000, lacma.org.

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Chamber of Commerce; the In response to the lawsuit, the “No Hollywood Chamber of Commerce; on S” group referred to Beacon United Way of Greater Los Angeles; Economics as a “highly regarded the Coalition for Economic Survival; The city of Los Angeles does not research firm.” The “No on S” group County Assessor Jeff Prang; and Mid fact-check ballot measure arguments is largely funded by a development City West Community Council that will appear in its voter guide and group, CH Palladium, that required Chairman Scott Epstein, among oth- on the 2017 ballot, according to city “spot zoning” specific plans to gain ers. On its website, officials. That fact-checking duty approval for two towers set to be GoesTooFar.com, the group con- belongs to either the electorate or constructed near AHF’s headquarters tends that Garcetti said Measure S other stakeholders. on Sunset Boulevard. CH Palladium will drive L.A. into recession, cost Last week, the Coalition to was also identified by the city’s taxpayers millions and make the Preserve L.A., initiators of the Ethics Commission as one of the top homelessness and housing crisis Neighborhood Integrity Initiative, 10 paying lobbying firms in the third worse. assumed that responsibility and sued quarter of this year. The “No on S” group pointed to the signers of the opposing argument “We welcome the chance to put Section 5 of Measure S, which the that will appear in the voter guide for the economic impact of slashing group said would institute permanent the March 7 election. The housing development on trial,” the restrictions on planning tools “that photo by Gregory Cornfield Neighborhood Integrity Initiative – group said in a statement in response Los Angeles needs to address its which will appear on the ballot as to the lawsuit, provided by Josh housing crisis.” Section 5 of Two towers are set to be built around the Palladium music venue at the Measure S – proposes to put a two- Kamensky, spokesman for the Measure S is called “Protecting the right. AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s headquarters are at the left. year moratorium on projects that are group. Integrity of the General Plan: taller or denser than allowed under According to its website, Beacon Permanent Restrictions on Spot any General Plan amendment must ject or group of pending or concur- the city’s zoning laws, or projects Economics is an independent Zoning that Usurps the City include specific findings based on rently-submitted real property devel- that require specific amendments – a research and consulting firm found- Charter.” It stipulates that the city’s “substantial evidence demonstrating opment projects to be approved process referred to as “spot zoning.” ed in 2007. General Plan “may be amended from that the amendment is not solely to where the approval of such project or Measure S would also direct the city Supporters of the “No on S” group time to time” however, “no General facilitate the approval of a pending projects would otherwise be incon- to update zoning laws, all include Mayor Eric Garcetti, Plan amendment shall be adopted project or projects.” sistent with the General Plan,” Community Plans and the citywide Assemblyman Richard Bloom, 50th “that does not have a significant “Under no circumstances may a according to Measure S. General Plan. District; Los Angeles Councilman social, economic or physical identi- General Plan amendment be Kamensky said the first hearing is The Coalition to Preserve L.A. Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District; ty.” The city council’s approval of approved that permits a single pro- scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 5. (CPLA), funded largely by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and repre- sented by petitioner Grace Yoo in the lawsuit, alleges the argument con- tains false claims against Measure S, and described the report used as a basis for the argument as “fake news” and part of an effort mislead voters. The lawsuit, which will be consid- ered by Superior Court Judge James C. Chalfant, argues that authors of the argument lie by citing “independent studies” that conclude Measure S will not fix the city’s planning issues, but will instead drive L.A. into a recession. The argument cites a study conducted by Beacon Economics and presented for opponents to Measure S. It claims the measure would halt “more than one- third” of all construction in Los Angeles, as well as cost the city bil- lions of dollars by eliminating tens of thousands of jobs, shrinking the budget and stopping efforts to build affordable and homeless housing. “I can’t think of anything less responsible than voting to cut a $70 million hole in our city budget each year,” said Gary Toebben, president & CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles. The study concluded that although the language in Measure S has a two- year limit, the moratorium “could extend ten years because of loopholes and poison pills written into the law.” The “loopholes” refer to restrictions on development that would remain active while Community Plans are updated – which can take longer than two years to complete. The study was also posted on the website for “the Coalition to Protect L.A. Neighborhoods & Jobs,” (No on S) which claims to be “the largest coalition in the history of the city.” CPLA, however, said Beacon Economics is a paid consultant for the opposition movement. In a release announcing the lawsuit, CPLA said Beacon Economics accepted at least $30,000 to “taint and attack” Measure S. Yoo, the plaintiff in the case, said Beacon’s report was paid for by “ultra-rich developers” to prevent voters from knowing the truth about the city’s “rigged and broken” planning practices. CPLA refuted Beacon’s claim that the two-year moratorium would stretch to 10 years, and said the “two- year timeout” would only prevent exemptions for 5 percent of the developers in Los Angeles. “These 5-percenters shower city 4 December 29, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Police investigate fatal solo- Fire damages vacant home in Hollywood vehicle collision on Christmas Firefighters extinguished a blaze America branch at 4649 Venice on Dec. 22 that damaged a vacant Blvd. residence on Bronson Avenue, near Detectives with the Los Paramedics took Gardner to the corner of Fountain Avenue, in Angeles Police Department’s Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Hollywood. West Traffic Division are investi- where he was pronounced dead. The fire was reported shortly gating a solo-vehicle collision The incident remains under before 6 p.m. at 1251 N. Bronson that claimed the life of a 51-year- investigation, said Det. Gilbert Ave. Firefighters arrived to find old Los Angeles resident on Esquibel, with the LAPD’s West flames and smoke emanating from Christmas Day. Traffic Division. a one-story residence built in 1907 The collision occurred at The detective said it is unclear at the site. Approximately 85 fire- approximately 7:50 p.m. near the what caused the collision or if fighters extinguished the blaze in intersection of Venice and San alcohol or drugs were involved. 25 minutes. The front portion of the Vicente Boulevards. The driver, The Los Angeles County structure collapsed, but no injuries identified as Eric Jerome Coroner’s Office will conduct were reported. Gardner, was traveling west on toxicology tests, but the results “There were actually two build- San Vicente in a 2016 Kia Forte will not be available for weeks. ings on the property. Both of them when he collided with a parked Anyone with information is had boarded windows and were photo by Edwin Folven vehicle. The Kia continued mov- asked to call West Traffic unoccupied,” said Los Angeles Fire ing forward and crashed into a Division investigators at Department spokesman Brian The vacant single-family home partially collapsed. It was built in 1907. wall in front of a Bank of (213)473-0234. Humphrey. “They had to make forcible entry and had to pry wood Investigators are looking into ings, often times homeless people off the windows. They did a com- whether homeless individuals may are seeking shelter and go inside. If prehensive search and no persons have been inside and started the you see people breaking and enter- were inside.” fire. ing, notify law enforcement. If The cause of the fire is under “That’s a problem throughout there are other safety issues, people Defendant charged with hitting investigation, and no value of dam- Los Angeles,” Humphrey said. should call 311 to notify Building transient at subway station age and loss was available. “When there are abandoned build- and Safety.” A 32-year-old man has been suspect, victim or witness who charged with physically assaulting called police. a transient on Dec. 13 at the Investigators learned later that Hollywood/Vine Red Line subway day from the media that a witness station. filmed the incident with a cell The defendant, James Anthony phone and posted it to a Facebook Hanson, of Culver City, faces one page. Detectives identified and felony count of assault by means of contacted the man who posted the force likely to produce great bodily video. injury. He pleaded not guilty on Numerous media outlets also Dec. 19 and was ordered to return showed the video on television, to court on Jan. 3. prompting the victim to come for- Hanson allegedly struck a 59- ward. The media coverage led to year-old victim in the face at numerous tips about the possible approximately 1 a.m. on Dec. 13. identity of the suspect, which led The incident was reported to the them to Hanson. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Detectives are asking anyone Department’s Transit Policing with information about the incident Division, but when deputies to call sheriff’s department investi- arrived, they could not locate the gators at (888)950-SAFE.

Sheriff’s personnel spread cheer at Hollywood hospital Personnel from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Transit Bureau North spread holiday joy on Dec. 22 to children in the pediatric wards at the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center on Sunset Boulevard. Transit Bureau North personnel provide security at Metro properties, and on buses, subways and trains. Many family members of children hospitalized at Kaiser Permanente’s Los Angeles Medical Center use public transportation to get to and from work, school and doctors’ appointments. Capt. Jennifer Bateman, of Transit Bureau North, helped distribute the toys. Security assistant/fare inspector Maria Carlin led the effort to secure toy donations. The event marked the second year of what is becoming an annual tradition for the Transit Bureau North personnel. The Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center is located on Sunset Boulevard near Vermont Avenue in East Hollywood. Central Operations Bureau trainee deputy Michael Cortez dressed as Santa Claus and distributed hundreds of toys and gifts with the help of his “elves.” For information, visit sheriff.lacounty.gov.

photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 December 29, 2016 AHF’s Rose Parade float will honor victims of Orlando nightclub massacre bows will be located toward the “A lot of floats tend to be more center of the float. A “Tree of Life” light-hearted, but our floats tend to The AIDS Healthcare at the rear with notes of condo- have a message that is a little more Foundation’s (AHF) Rose Parade lence commemorates the victims. serious and somber,” Kenslea said. float will honor the 49 people The notes were previously posted “The Rose Parade is an important killed and the dozens of people on a communal board for victims thing for AHF, to have a presence, injured last June in a mass shoot- in Orlando following the attack. but also to get the word out about a ing at the Pulse Nightclub in AHF senior director of commu- message we feel needs to be shared.” Orlando, Fla. nications Ged Kenslea said the Lyons said the float also serves as photo courtesy of AHF Three survivors of the attack – organization sponsors floats in the a vehicle to raise awareness and The AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s Rose Parade float will feature a soar- Victor Baez Febo, Isaiah parade each year because it is a funding for organizations helping ing dove in remembrance of victims who died in a shooting at an LGBT Henderson and Jahqui Sevilla – high-profile event watched by mil- victims and their families in Orlando. nightclub in Orlando, Fla. in June. will ride aboard the float along lions of people around the world. People wishing to make a donation Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena The floats symbolize the struggles can send a text to 74121 and enter the Foundation, Contigo Fund and Two Jan. 2 near the intersection of Orange on Monday, Jan. 2 during the of the LGBT community and cele- keyword ONELOVE. Donations Spirit Health Services. Grove and Colorado Boulevards in 128th annual Rose Parade. They brate triumphs. will support the One Pulse The Rose Parade starts at 8 a.m. on Pasadena. will be joined by Barbara Poma, co-owner of the Pulse Nightclub, and numerous community members from Orlando. They include Patty Sheehan, an Orlando city commissioner; Joel Morales, an HIV testing counselor and case worker for survivors of the attack and their and families; and Corey Lyons and Gustavo Marrero, president and vice president, respectively, of Impulse Group Orlando. At the beginning of the parade, 49 doves will be released in memory of the victims who were killed. The tribute will be fitting, said Lyons, who added that the float serves as a reminder that there are still issues that must be overcome in the LGBT community. “It will be a privilege to take part in this Rose Parade float honoring the dead, the wounded, the survivors and the family members left behind after the Orlando tragedy,” Lyons said. “However, we must not lose sight of the fact that this beautiful float also serves as a solemn and sacred reminder to millions of parade viewers around the world that the stigma and discrimination that led to this attack are not over. The fight goes on, and we must be vigilant in speaking out and speaking out against such bigotry, hatred and injustice.” The float marks the sixth year AHF has participated in the parade. The organization’s floats call attention each year to issues affecting the LGBT community. Previous floats honored the late actress Elizabeth Taylor, a longtime AIDS activist and supporter of LGBT rights; AHF doctors who died while treating victims of Ebola in Africa; and HIV-positive girls who serve as role models for the LGBT community. In 2014, the AHF float featured a same-sex wedding. “When AHF first began contem- plating themes for its Rose Parade float entry, we felt a theme of remembrance and tribute in honor of those who were killed or injured at Pulse, and in honor of the Orlando community’s indomitable spirit and extraordinary life- affirming response toward over- coming the homophobic stigma and discrimination that contributed to this attack, would be fitting for the Orlando community and for AHF’s 2017 Tournament of Roses commemoration,” said AHF president Michael Weinstein. “In fact, the very name of the Pulse nightclub is a tribute to someone lost to AIDS in earlier days of the epidemic – club co- owner Barbara Poma’s brother John.” The float, covered in flowers and organic materials, will feature a soaring dove representing peace over a field with 49 stars signify- ing the victims. Two floral rain- 6 December 29, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

the ultimate full-circle moment, I hired Emily at Men’s Health to LESSONS FROM THE BULLPEN work with me as a junior editor while she was finishing her degree in journalism from the University of Missouri. One big move can I mentor young people year- round. I employ a few – like Emily – and advise many others on how to break into an industry – whether change your life it’s media or fashion – that’s notori- Karen jump off the cliff and land on ously hard to crack. Sometimes it’s both feet. I figured I’d be fine. something as simple as “Pick up the If you’re reading this right now, If I knew then about the maga- phone.” Teaching a generation that you’re probably used to having a zine business what I know now, I’d communicates via text and tweet to weekly dose of local news appear probably never have quit, moved or talk to people – in real life — is a on your doorstep every Thursday. tried. But I went by what I’d seen: bigger issue than I thought. You can’t get what you want by You read the headlines to see two risk-takers who built a business playing it safe. Whether that’s mak- what’s happening in the neighbor- from practically nothing. ing personal connections or fight- hood. You may discover a new The short story about what happened to me was that I did not get ing to be noticed, the most success- place to dine or scan Calendar for ful people I know are the ones who upcoming events. You probably that non-existent job at GQ. But I did get a great job handling the pub- dared to be bold. recognize the bylines of reporters So take a page from the little lic relations and events for a Swiss who expertly provide a local slant newspaper that could. watch brand. I spent two years to city news. What knowledge do you have You may even take all of this for learning the ropes and making as that might be useful to someone granted. many friends in the magazine busi- else? How can you help your neigh- It’s easy to do. Whether national ness as I could. My next job was bors? We all have something that or local, we expect to be kept working for a fashion trade publica- can make this community a better abreast of the news. It’s all around tion and in 2000, I landed the posi- place. Acting on it may seem risky us. tion of fashion director at Men’s – but the pay-off can be huge. What you might not know is that Health – the world’s largest men’s And take nothing for granted. the duo behind this newspaper took magazine – where I have happily Not even the friendly faces that a life-changing risk early in their been since. work hard to keep the community careers to keep it alive. They took No risk. No reward. spirit alive in these pages. even more chances to grow it into a thriving publication that currently KEEP LEARNING - This story first appeared in the reaches 13,000 households in this The last time I had a byline here, Park Labrea News and Beverly community. I wrote about how anything is pos- Press 70th Anniversary issue, pub- Brian Boye,´ Fashion Director for Men’s Health magazine, is the first I know, because I was there. sible, even learning to design from lished April 21, 2016. To view the editor we hired when we became publishers of the Park Labrea News in Shortly after Michael and Karen scratch. entire issue, visit BeverlyPress.com 1990. We are grateful for his column and proud to call him our friend. Villalpando left their successful In 1990, I was hired here to be a big-city newspaper jobs in 1989, writer, editor, photographer and they took another leap of faith. designer. I even took classified ads They hired me: a kid with a one- when I needed to. I loved to do all month old journalism degree from of those things, but I had no clue the University of Texas. They were how to design a newspaper. in start-up mode and so was I. If I had a few weeks to figure it out you ask my dad, they got me for a before I started the job, and I did. steal. But as the newspaper flour- When I wrote the piece for the ished, so did my paycheck. And my 65th Anniversary, I had just started know-how. to oversee social media for Men’s Five years ago they asked me to Health as part of my job. I used write a piece for the 65th anniver- Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to sary edition of this newspaper. I share vacation photos or funny talked about the lessons I learned puppy videos, but I didn’t know from those early days in my career, how to manage them for work. Like most of which had to do with build- my early days here, I was scrappy. I ing relationships with people in this learned things by trial and error, community. I had to befriend the and grew along the way. local police captains so they’d let Here’s the update: more than 10 me dig through their records to cre- million people follow Men’s Health ate the Police Blotter. And I had to across our social media accounts. It nurture contacts in City Hall so I was a game-changer for the maga- could get the scoop on news that zine. More people visit our website affected you. via Facebook and Twitter than any- Michael and Karen couldn’t have where else – to the tune of about 14 helped define a community and cre- million readers per month. We have ate a dialogue between you, your a larger digital presence than all of neighbors, city leaders and local our competitors…combined. businesses had they not gambled on When people ask what I love a little newspaper 26 years ago. most about my work, I tell them it’s And had they not put their faith in that I continue to learn. That started me, I wouldn’t be where I am today. here, in the pages of the newspaper So if you’ll allow me; these are the you’re holding right now. three things I learned about gam- bling from the Villalpandos. SHARE YOUR WISDOM It’s never lost on me that this GO BIG newspaper launched my career. I I honed my editorial skills here remember late nights at the office for four great years. My goal, finalizing pages before we sent though, was to write for a national them off to be printed. Or going to magazine. After I left this paper, I movie screenings – for free! It was worked at an L.A.-based magazine. my dream job. In the years since, A few years later, I quit that gig and I’ve gotten to do a lot of things I moved to Manhattan. I had no job, never thought I’d do, from working not much money and one big goal. with guys like David Beckham and When I speak to young journalists Matthew McConaughey to going to now, I tell them how I’d given the runway shows in Paris and myself about a month to land my Milan. And I’m always looking for dream job – which, at the time, was ways I can help young people real- to be an editor at GQ. It didn’t mat- ize their dreams too. ter that I landed in the Big Apple During those early years of Park without connections; something I LaBrea News and Beverly Press, later learned was nearly as impor- Michael and Karen had two chil- tant as job skills. I didn’t yet know dren. We published special editions that thousands of young adults like of the newspaper for their family me moved to the big city every year and friends with front-page stories to compete for about a dozen edito- about the birth of their first daugh- rial jobs. I’d seen Michael and ter Emily and then, a few years later, Rebecca. A few years ago, in Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 December 29, 2016 8 December 29, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

City considers playground ban of

adults unaccompaniedcross is to be determined, byArranaga childrenadopted a similar law, according to said. Existing sand, shrubs, gates or the National Recreation and Park A motion presented by fences around many playgrounds Association (NRPA), a nonprofit Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th could serve as possible perimeters that promotes public parks, recre- District, earlier this month to draft a that could be adorned with signage ation and conservation. So did the law banning adults unaccompanied about the law, if it eventually pass- city of Hollywood, Fla., which by children from city playgrounds es. penalizes violators with a fine up to will have to clear a few more hur- A user on Twitter asked O’Farrell $500 or up to 60 days in prison. dles, including passage at the com- if he would be able to sit on a bench Penalties for violating the poten- mittee and council levels, before in a public park if the ordinance tial Los Angeles playground law becoming law. goes into effect; O’Farrell respond- will be determined during the draft- O’Farrell wanted to pursue this ed “absolutely.” This exchange ing process, which will include ordinance after hearing from con- likely represents a precursor to the public input, according to Arranaga. stituents about loitering issues on types of questions the proposed As far as the possibility of legal photo by Gregory Cornfield local playgrounds, said Tony ordinance will face from residents challenges, NRPA states, “there is The city still has to work out the details of the ordinance, including exact- Arranaga, O’Farrell’s communica- who will want to understand the no constitutional right to use public tions director. impact it could have on their lives, parks under all conditions and at all ly where the boundaries would exist around playgrounds. The ordinance would require Arranaga said. times,” and that public park avail- adults in playground areas to be For example, in New York City, ability can be subject to “reasonable which he introduced the motion. the proper shelter for our kids.” accompanied by children. All park which has already adopted a similar time, place and manner restric- “Other municipalities have adopted Once the ordinance is drafted, it areas outside of established play- ordinance, seven men playing chess tions.” similar laws to enhance child safety will go before the Board of ground boundaries would not be inside a public playground area “As city leaders, we owe this to and provide law enforcement with Recreation and Parks affected by the law. were ticketed in 2010 because they families, to create safe spaces for clear regulations as to who may be Commissioners, followed by the The precise boundaries around a were not accompanied by children, their children at city play areas,” present in a playground. Our park Arts, Parks and Los Angeles River playground that adults without chil- according to New York media. O’Farrell said in a statement after facilities should be a safe haven, Committee and to the full city dren with them would not be able to Miami Beach, Fla., has also the Dec. 14 council meeting in and we must do our part to provide council.

Law would strengthen regulations MayorMayor Eric GarcettiGarcetti last week appointsCongressional legislation new to revital- pressMuslim andsecretary Arab as well as Central announced that George Kivork will ize the L.A. River, expand housing and Eastern European American serve as press secretary for his and services at the VA West Los communities for the presidential on pollution from truck traffic administration, and will work Angeles Medical Center, support campaigns of Gen. Wesley Clark State Sen. Tony Mendoza has SB 4 to improve our roads and alongside current press secretary L.A.’s bid to host the 2024 and John Kerry. Kivork was also on introduced SB 4, which would highways.” Carl Marziali to communicate the Olympics, and fund construction of the transition team of Antonio allocate $1.2 billion to reduce SB 4 aims to reduce emissions mayor’s agenda. Kivork replace Metro transit lines. As the city’s Villaraigosa when he was first health risks caused by truck by offering incentives and allo- press secretary Connie Llanos, who chief liaison in Washington, Kivork elected Mayor in 2005. emissions, and redevelop the cating $200 million to the Goods is leaving to work for Airbnb. communicated daily with the White Outgoing spokeswoman Llanos, infrastructure of California’s Movement Emission Reduction Kivork served the past three House, Congress and federal agen- who has served as press secretary freight movement network. Program (GMERP). Further, SB years as the mayor’s chief advocate cies to address the city’s needs. since July 2015, will step down at The measure seeks to improve 4 allocates $200 million to the in Washington, D.C., where he “It has been an honor to serve as the end of the year. Llanos is join- transportation corridors that are Trade Corridors Improvement managed federal affairs for the city the voice for L.A. in D.C., and I’m ing Airbnb, where she will serve as vital to the state’s economy while Fund (TCIF) for improvements. of Los Angeles. excited to return home as press sec- Southern California deputy manag- also addressing the adverse “California should continue to “George has been a very effec- retary for Mayor Garcetti,” Kivork er. effects they have on communi- focus on cleaner and more effi- tive advocate for L.A.’s goals in said. “I am eager to communicate “Connie’s tenacity and strong ties bordering the routes. cient goods transportation while Washington,” Garcetti said. “His the mayor’s work to make Los commitment to transparency and “I realize the pressing need for raising our standards for air qual- understanding of complex federal Angeles a safe, unified and pros- clarity have been great assets to my improving our infrastructure for ity,” Mendoza said. “Our com- matters and citywide issues makes perous city that is a model for the communications team,” Garcetti the movement of our goods,” munity and our economy him an extraordinary asset to my nation.” said. “We will miss her dedication Mendoza said. “For this reason, I improve when we make innova- administration, and I look forward Kivork helped lead rapid media to sharing this administration’s am honored to have introduced tion a top priority.” to him joining my team at city response efforts at the National policies and priorities, and I wish hall.” Security Network from 2005 to her continued success.” During his tenure in the nation’s 2007, and managed media and Kivork starts his new position on capital, Kivork helped secure voter outreach to American- Jan. 3.

WeHo to break ground on final phase of park The city of West Hollywood next ation center with two rooftop every existing park facility will week will begin construction on a swimming pools and a multi-sport continue to be open until after each new recreation facility and park court, small and large dog parks, new improvement is completed and improvements to implement Phase expanded green spaces, new chil- available. During construction, II of the West Hollywood Park dren’s playgrounds, and an AIDS fences will ensure safety in and Master Plan. Monument — next to the already- around construction areas and large The improvements will complete constructed West Hollywood expanses of the park will remain the vision set forth in the 2004 Library and parking structure, open for use. Ring in the Master Plan, which calls for addi- which were completed in 2011 as El Tovar Place and the adjacent tional amenities and more open part of Phase I. surface public parking lot will be space. “The future West Hollywood closed; however, the five-story New Year in style! A groundbreaking ceremony will Park will offer amazing new public parking structure and library be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3 amenities and extensive open parking structure will remain open at West Hollywood Park’s South spaces,” said West Hollywood and accessible from the San Party Paper Goods, Decorations, Lawn, adjacent to the West Mayor Lauren Meister. “In addition Vicente Boulevard entrance. The Party Favors, Centerpieces, Hollywood Library, located at 647 to the stunning aquatic and recre- surface public parking lot off N. San Vicente Blvd. ation center, there will be many Melrose Avenue, and the adjacent Horns, Hats, Banners & More! Members of the West Hollywood wonderful new park features. On a alley, may also be impacted by con- City Council and representatives personal note, I can’t wait to enjoy struction. The city and its partners from the project team will attend, the new dog park with Spike. in the project are working to mini- and community members are invit- “Please pardon our dust as con- mize impacts on park users, on 10% off all merchandise in the store ed to participate. Light refresh- struction takes place. The park and local residents, and on surrounding with this coupon! ments will be served and the event its facilities will remain open and businesses. discounted merchandise, balloons and balloon delivery excluded is free. Validated parking will be there will be fencing to block off For details and updates about the available in the five-story parking work areas to ensure everyone can implementation of the West structure. safely enjoy the park,” Meister Hollywood Park Master Plan Phase Implementation of Phase II of added. “We’re doing everything we II Implementation Project, visit the West Hollywood Park Master can to minimize impacts as we weho.org/whparkproject. Plan will begin in January and con- move forward with incredible For information, call the city of struction is anticipated to last for improvements.” West Hollywood’s Department of approximately three years. The West Hollywood Park will stay Public Works at (323)848-6375, or 5969 Melrose Ave. • (corner of Wilcox) • (323)467-7124 plan features an aquatic and recre- open throughout construction, and visit weho.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 December 29, 2016

County warns Cedars celebrates the holidays about necessity withPediatric pediatric patients with cancer patientsand blood disorders and their families were treated to a festive holiday celebration hosted by the Cedars-Sinai of measles Department of Pediatrics on Dec. 20 at The Mark for Events on Pico Boulevard. The celebration included a magic show, face painting, arts vaccination and crafts and a DJ. The children decorated teddy bears donated by a for- The Los Angeles County mer patient who now volunteers with cancer patients. Pictured is patient Department of Public Health Nathan Flores. (LACDPH) is investigating seven “The patients look forward to this party all year,” said Joanne Ordono, confirmed measles cases. a child life specialist with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. “It’s one day out LACDPH investigates all cases in of the year where they don’t have to think about cancer or being sick. the county and identifies potential Instead, they get to just be kids and have fun with their family.” contacts to try to prevent additional The toy giveaway is an 11-year-old tradition that was started by an El spread of measles. The locations Segundo High School student to honor a childhood friend who battled where the individuals with measles cancer at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. For information, visit cshs.org. photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center live or were infected were not released. “Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that spreads from person to person through coughing or sneezing,” said Dr. Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, interim health officer for Los Angeles County. “To protect individual health and to prevent the spread of measles to others, we urge residents who are not immunized to get the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine as soon as possible. Two doses of MMR vaccine is highly effective in preventing measles and is the best way to protect against disease.”

“We urge residents who are not immunized to get the measles- mumps-rubella vaccine as soon as possible.”

-Dr. Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, interim health officer for Los Angeles County

Measles can spread quickly among people who have not received immunizations. Common symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough and rash. In some individuals, measles can cause pneumonia, encephalitis and death. The incuba- tion period for developing measles is up to 21 days after exposure. Individuals who are unsure of their vaccination status should check with a doctor to determine if they need the vaccine. People who are ill should first contact a doctor by phone before going to an office or hospital so measures can be taken to prevent the possible spread of measles to others. LACDPH will disclose information on locations where measles exposure may have occurred when such disclosure is necessary to reach individuals who may have been exposed. In other situations, where all persons who have been exposed can be identified, LACDPH works with organizations and family members to directly notify everyone involved. In those situations, facilities where exposure may have occurred, including clinics or hospi- tals, have the discretion to release the locations to the public. LACDPH also has protocols for people who have contagious diseases or who are at high risk of developing diseases and spreading them to others. If identified quickly, unvaccinated measles contacts may receive the vaccine and be protected from developing the disease. Additionally, unvaccinated individuals may be restricted in their movement and activities. For information, visit ph.lacounty.gov. 10 December 29, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

ResidentsThe city of Los Angeles encouraged has to recycle Christmas trees launched its 2016 Christmas Tree Recycling Program and is providing fire safety tips for residents. The Los Angeles Department of Sanitation, which oversees the program, provides Christmas tree recycling options. Last year, nearly 100,000 trees were recycled, creating mulch and compost used by residents for gardening, and by city staff for landscaping. Prior to recycling, remove orna- ments, decorations, tinsel and the photo courtesy of the city of West Hollywood stand from the tree, cut the tree into The city of West Hollywood received an Emmy Award in 2016 for its pieces and place the pieces in the water conservation public service announcement. green bins provided by the department. The bins should be placed by curbs on weekly trash collection days. Residents who are unable to cut WeHo raked in awards in 2016 or place trees in the green bins may The city of West Hollywood is Engineering Project Award from photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Department of Public Works honored to have been the recipi- the ASCE Region 9. The ASCE is leave their tree at the curb on week- ent of many awards in 2016, vali- America’s oldest national engi- ly collection days. Trees can also be dating the city’s commitment to neering society. dropped off for recycling at 12 Los that it is illegal to place household disposal and recycling. For infor- serve the community with inno- The city’s Innovation Division Angeles City Fire Stations. hazardous waste, such as electron- mation, visit www.lacitysan.org. vation, creativity and dedication. received an Outstanding Additionally, trees can be recycled ics (i.e. televisions and computers) Christmas trees can also be “It’s my pleasure to congratu- Achievement in Local at six Los Angeles Department of and batteries into the collection placed curbside in West Hollywood late the hard-working staff of the Government Innovation Award Recreation and Parks locations bins. Residents are urged to take and Beverly Hills on normal trash city of West Hollywood on so from the Alliance for Innovation, on Sunday, Jan. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 those items to S.A.F.E. Centers for pick-up days. many wonderful achievements,” which recognizes local govern- p.m. For information, call said West Hollywood Mayor ments that have shown dedication (800)773-2489, or visit www.lac- Lauren Meister. “It’s a thrill to to stretching and improving the itysan.org. walk through West Hollywood boundaries of day-to-day govern- Residents of multifamily build- City Hall and see this year’s ment operations and practices, ings are requested to place their awards, certificates and statuettes implementing creative business Christmas trees curbside on trash – each one is an acknowledge- processes, and improving the collection days. ment of the city for the extraordi- civic health of the community. Holiday wrapping paper, cartons, narily good work we do together The city’s Finance and cardboard, Styrofoam and other on a daily basis. I’m proud that Technology Services Department polystyrene products, plastic and West Hollywood continues to was honored in May by the gift boxes are also recyclable and make its mark and achieve excel- Government Finance Officer’s should be placed in the blue bins. lence, and I know that there will Association of the United States Residents are reminded, however, be even more opportunities for us and Canada (GFOA) with a to ‘raise the bar’ in 2017.” Certificate of Achievement for The city’s Department of Excellence in Financial Reporting Public Works was recognized for its Comprehensive Annual Deadline near with several awards for its Financial Report for the fiscal Automated Parking Garage at year that ended June 30. The West Hollywood City Hall. The Finance and Technology Services for Pride Month city of West Hollywood has Department also received the embraced automated parking as Quality Graphical Information poster art an innovative solution to the chal- Award from the Municipal lenge of creating sufficient park- Information Systems Association ing and, in May, the garage of California (MISAC) for the submissionsThe city of West Hollywood is opened to the public. The city was city’s Curbside Services web app, inviting artists to submit poster awarded the prestigious Building which allows users to enter a design proposals for the annual Excellence Shaping Tomorrow street address within the city of “One City One Pride” LGBTQ arts Award by the American Public West Hollywood to find up-to- and culture festival. Works Association (APWA) date information about curbside Held each year from Harvey Southern California Chapter. waste management, street clean- Milk Day, May 22, through the end Other awards for the automated ing and permit parking. of June, “One City One Pride” cel- parking garage include The Communications ebrates the LGBTQ community Innovative Facility of the Year Department’s WeHoTV was hon- though the arts. The 40-day festival from the National Parking ored with an Emmy Award in the includes numerous events high- Association; Merit Award in the category of Public Service lighting dance, film, spoken word, public/institutional category from Announcement from the visual arts and more. the Westside Urban Forum; Television Academy for its PSA The city is seeking original Creative Concept Award from the “Winter is Here! But the Drought poster artworks that explore this West Hollywood Chamber of is Far From Over.” year’s festival theme of “Go West.” Commerce; Architectural For information on additional The creator of the winning design Engineering Project of the Year awards West Hollywood won in will receive $475. The deadline for from the American Society of 2016, contact Joshua Schare, the submission is Saturday, Dec. 31. Civil Engineers Los Angeles city of West Hollywood’s public For information, visit Section; and the 2016 information officer, at (323)848- bit.ly/2017PridePoster, or email Outstanding Architectural 6431 or [email protected]. Michael Che at [email protected]. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 December 29, 2016

Mitchell appointed as chair BoulevardThe Santa Monica reconstruction Boulevard project begins in January Reconstruction Project, an 18- month project to reconstruct the ofCalifornia Senate Senate Presidentbudget committee roadway, is scheduled to start the Pro Tem Kevin de León (D-Los second week of January. Angeles) has appointed State The Beverly Hills City Council Senator Holly J. Mitchell (D- approved the project scheduling, Los Angeles) as chair of the sequencing and parking strategies Senate Budget and Fiscal in October for the project that will Review Committee. require continuous lane closures, Mitchell is the first African including a one-month period American and the second when it will be reduced to one lane woman to chair the committee in in each direction. the history of the California State The plan is to rebuild a 1.8-mile Senate. segment of roadway and upgrade a “I am honored by the confi- century-old drainage system dence that the pro tem has between Doheny Drive and bestowed upon me and am hum- Wilshire Boulevard. The project bled by the tremendous responsi- design includes upgraded access bility that comes with crafting a ramps to comply with Americans budget that reflects the values of photo courtesy of Sen. Holly Mitchell’s Office with Disability Act (ADA) stan- all Californians,” Mitchell said. State Sen. Holly Mitchell will dards, as well as “green street” photo by Gregory Cornfield “The coming year will require oversee fiscal measures in the drainage, decorative LED street The city of Beverly Hills will soon begin a major project to improve Santa the entire Senate Budget State Senate in her new com- lights, drought-tolerant landscap- Monica Boulevard. Committee to work together to ing and the widening of a portion mittee assignment. protect the interests of vulnera- of the roadway between Canon ble Californians. I look forward Drive and Wilshire Boulevard. The plan will divide the con- East Segment from Alpine Drive to to leading our work in represent- access to healthcare, secure City officials are warning drivers struction into two segments: the Doheny Drive. Each segment is ing the priorities of the Senate.” women’s reproductive rights, to take alternative routes during West Segment from Wilshire expected to be completed within Mitchell has passed into law protect the environment, end the construction whenever available. Boulevard to Alpine Drive, and the nine months. more than 50 bills during her six- trafficking of minors, defend the year tenure in the Legislature. civil rights of minorities and the Much of her legislation seeks to undocumented and help children improve human services, expand growing up in poverty to thrive. Senator recommended as chair

Bloom to continue assignment ofSen. water Bob Hertzberg resources (D-Van effects, committee ocean and bay pollution, Nuys) has been recommended as forestry practices, recreation, parks chair of the Senate Natural and historical resources. on budget subcommittee Resources and Water Committee “I will do my best to uphold the Assemblyman Richard Bloom the drought. Bloom has also served as part of legislative assignments fine tradition established – and (D-Santa Monica) has been re- as a conferee on the Budget for the 2017-18 session. continue the amazing work done – appointed as chair of the Assembly Conference Committee as part of a Hertzberg, who has worked for by former chair Sen. Fran Pavley, Budget Subcommittee on small team of legislators who over 40 years on water issues, who is world-renowned for her Resources and Transportation – a negotiate the final budget with the served as chair of the Governance efforts to reduce greenhouse gas position he has held since his first governor. and Finance Committee during the emissions and combat global year in the Legislature. California has long been a leader 2015-16 session. Under the plan warming,” Hertzberg added. “Over the past four years, I have on environmental protection and announced by Senate President Before returning to the worked to protect California’s nat- climate change, said Bloom, who Pro-Tem Kevin de León (D-Los Legislature in 2014, Hertzberg was ural resources and make this state added that the subcommittee’s Angeles), Hertzberg will remain a clean energy entrepreneur who cleaner, healthier and more sus- work in the coming years will be on the governance and finance won numerous international tainable for all of its residents,” even more vital as the state fights committee but no longer serve as awards for his work. One of the Bloom said. “I look forward to to protect work to address climate chair. De León’s recommendations companies he co-founded won the continuing that effort in the change from a potentially hostile must be approved by the Rules Wall Street Journal Award for upcoming legislative session and executive branch. Committee. Innovation in 2005, and another thank Speaker Anthony Rendon “President-elect Trump and the “Water has been one of the cen- won the World Bank Award for for his confidence in my ability to Republican Congress appear to be tral passions of my public policy Lighting Africa for a project in do so.” hell-bent on dismantling U.S. poli- work my entire adult life,” Rwanda. The subcommittee oversees cy on climate change, a position Hertzberg said. “In California, and Hertzberg previously served in budget issues involving water that is at odds with the views of a in Los Angeles County, how we the state Assembly, advancing to resources, state parks, conserva- majority of Americans,” Bloom manage our water and environ- become Assembly Speaker from tion, air quality, renewable energy, said. “California has long been ment is crucial to everything else 2000-2002, before being termed transportation and greenhouse gas looked to for its thoughtful leader- we do. It is an honor and privilege out of office. Prior legislation has reductions. Bloom has sought to ship on environmental issues and to lead the Senate Natural called for capturing and retaining reduce statewide greenhouse gas my budget subcommittee will con- Resources and Water Committee, more storm water and recycled emissions, improve access to tinue that tradition. California’s which has played an important role water, more wisely using renew- renewable energy resources and voice, rooted in science and stead- in pioneering groundbreaking, able energy and cleaning up haz- increase energy efficiency. He has fast in the face of difficult deci- progressive public policy that is ardous waste sites so they can be also helped allocate drought relief sions, is more important now than emulated across the globe.” developed into parks. funds to communities affected by ever.” The committee’s jurisdiction De León also recommended that covers conservation and manage- Hertzberg serve on the Elections ment of public resources, fish and and Constitutional Amendments wildlife, regulation of oil, mining, Committee; Energy, Utilities and geothermal development, wetlands Communication Committee; and New leadership appointed and lakes, global atmospheric the Judiciary Committee. toCalifornia Senate Senate President labor Pro- committeeple and giving them a voice, but Tem Kevin de León (D-Los also recognizes the critical impor- Angeles) appointed State Senator tance of economic growth and com- Letters to the Editor Steven Bradford as chair of the petitiveness so that we can create and called our new superintendent. Labor and Industrial Relations more good jobs, I am incredibly Kudos for coverage As I think you are aware, many Committee. Additionally, Bradford honored to be leading the Labor of Beverly Hills residents consider one or both of was appointed to the Appropriations and Industrial Relations Committee our local papers to be slanted in Committee, and the Energy, as its next chair,” Bradford said. “I coverage. My only complaint is Utilities and Communications, am eager to work with other mem- schools I am a parent and resident in that residents who don’t receive Public Safety and Governmental bers of the committee to promote the Los Angeles Times don’t see Organization Committees. the needs of working women and Beverly Hills who gets your newspaper through the Los Angeles your great coverage, so I hope The Senate’s Standing men, while ensuring that we have a your editors think about additional Committee on Labor and productive, thriving and robust Times. As a former journalist, I have distribution methods. Thank you Industrial Relations considers legis- middle-class economy. I also look and please keep it up. lation on labor issues, industrial forward to collaborating with both been impressed by your recent safety and unemployment. the labor and the business commu- coverage of the Beverly Hills Unified School District. I love the Laurie Lande “As someone who believes nities to create an economy that Beverly Hills deeply in social and economic jus- works for everyone, not just those fact that you picked up the phone tice, standing up for working peo- at the top.” 12 December 29, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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1200 block of N. Fairfax. committed a petty theft in the 800 An unknown suspect robbed a block of Kings. victim in the 8200 block of Santa An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Monica at 11:56 p.m. OLICE LOTTER cle parked in the 1000 block of N. An unknown suspect assaulted a P B Fairfax at 8:30 p.m. victim in the 800 block of Dec. 23 Larrabee at 2:27 a.m. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the stole a vehicle parked in the 7100 At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between burglarized a vehicle parked in block of Santa Monica. robbed a victim in the 600 block of the 400 block of Westmount Dec. 2 and Dec. 23. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- N. San Vicente. Drive. ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los Dec. 20 Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 7100 block of a vehicle parked in the 7100 block the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. assaulted a victim in the 8800 Santa Monica at 2:49 p.m. of Santa Monica at 8:40 a.m. block of Santa Monica. mitted a burglary in the 9000 block At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Beverly Hills of Wilshire. The suspect was An unknown suspect committed a stole a bicycle in the 7500 block committed a petty theft in the Police Department approximately 5-feet-7-inches tall burglary in the 900 block of of Norton. 1200 block of La Brea. and 180 pounds. Westbourne at 4:15 a.m. Dec. 22 Dec. 2 At 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Dec. 14 committed a burglary in the 1000 At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect Crime information from the A grand theft was reported near Los Angeles Police Depart- the corner of Dayton Way and La A burglary was reported in the 500 block of Laurel. committed a burglary in the 8300 block of Fountain. ment’s Wilshire and Peer Drive. The loss was estimat- block of N. Elm Drive. The loss Hollywood Divisions was ed at $3,800. was estimated at $650. A suspect assaulted a victim during a domestic violence incident An unknown suspect robbed a unavailable this week because in the 900 block of Orange at 2:10 victim in the 7100 block of Santa of technical difficulties the Dec. 3 Dec. 15 p.m. Monica at 5:37 p.m. department experienced in An unknown male suspect Two unknown male suspects com- uploading the information to Dec. 21 At 8:23 p.m., an unknown suspect crimemapping.com. assaulted a victim near the corner mitted a burglary in the 500 block committed a petty theft in the of Wilshire and Via Rodeo Drive. of Arden. Both suspects were 7100 block of Santa Monica. The suspect was approximately approximately 6-feet-tall. The loss At midnight, an unknown suspect 14 years old, 5-feet-4-inches tall was estimated at $2,000. and 110 pounds. An unknown suspect committed a Dec. 7 burglary in the 700 block of N. Palm Drive. No further information Suspect faces federal sex trafficking charges A grand theft was reported in the was provided. A convicted sex offender has is scheduled to be arraigned on the 300 block of N. Canon Drive. The been indicted by a federal grand “The predators indictment on Jan. 3 in United loss was estimated at $1,230. Dec. 16 jury on charges of attempted sex States District Court in downtown trafficking of a child for allegedly who are brazenly Los Angeles. Dec. 8 A burglary was reported in the 400 responding to an online advertise- stalking our The charges carry a mandatory block of N. Oakhurst Drive. The ment that offered sex with a 15- minimum sentence of 10 years in An unknown female suspect loss was estimated at $30. Two children online additional burglaries occurred year-old girl in exchange for $200. federal prison and a statutory max- assaulted a victim in the 9600 Victor James Sporman, 46, was need to know that imum sentence of life. block of Wilshire. The suspect was near the same location, with loss- approximately 59 years old, 5- es estimated at $297 and $9,360, named in a two-count indictment HSI ... is working “The predators who are brazenly feet-6-inches tall and 130 pounds. respectively. that was returned by a federal grand stalking our children online need to jury on Dec. 20. The indictment tirelessly to track know that HSI, together with its [them] down and Dec. 11 An unknown male suspect robbed charges Sporman with attempted law enforcement partners, is work- a victim near the corner of S. sex trafficking of a child and using hold [them] ing tirelessly to track [them] down An identity theft was reported in Bedford Drive and Charleville. The the Internet to induce a minor to and hold [them] accountable for the 500 block of N. Sierra Drive. suspect was approximately 5-feet- engage in criminal sexual activity. accountable for crimes,” said Joseph Macias, spe- No further information was provid- 9-inches tall and 180 pounds. The The case is the result of an under- crimes.” cial agent in charge for HSI Los loss was estimated at $700. ed. cover operation by U.S. Angeles. “We need the public’s Immigration and Customs -Joseph Macias, assistance in this effort. We urge Dec. 12 Dec. 17 Enforcement’s Homeland Security special agent in charge for anyone in the community who has Investigation (HSI). Authorities HSI Los Angeles information about this case, or any An unknown suspect committed a An unknown male suspect assaulted a victim in the 1200 posted an advertisement on other incident involving possible burglary in the 100 block of S. Craigslist to attract individuals child sex trafficking, to come for- Crescent Drive. No further infor- block of Coldwater Canyon Drive. mation was provided. The suspect was approximately interested in engaging in commer- series of text messages with an ward so we can prosecute the per- 57 years old, 5-feet-7-inches tall cial sex acts with minors. undercover agent he thought was a petrators and provide assistance to A grand theft was reported in the and 182 pounds. “This defendant is charged with 15-year-old girl, according to the their victims.” 300 block of N. Rodeo Drive. The using the Internet to locate a child indictment. Sporman agreed to pay Investigators believe there may suspect was approximately 6-feet- A burglary was reported in the to rape in exchange for money,” $200 to engage in sex with the girl be unidentified underage victims tall and 190 pounds. The loss was 9500 block of S. Santa Monica. said United States Attorney Eileen and repeatedly texted photographs related to the case against Sporman. The loss was estimated at $3,335. estimated at $1,400. M. Decker. “This indictment of himself, money and his genitals. Anyone who believes they are a reflects conduct that is abhorrent in In preparation for the encounter on victim or has information is encour- An unknown male suspect robbed An identity theft was reported in the 300 block of S. Doheny. No a civilized society and is the latest Dec. 6, Sporman purchased con- aged to call (866)DHS-2-ICE. a victim in the 700 block of Alta example of my office’s dedication doms. When he arrived at a hotel to The case against Sporman is part Drive. The suspect was approxi- further information was provided. mately 5-feet-10-inches tall. The to protecting vulnerable members have the sexual encounter, of an investigation by HSI’s Los loss was estimated at $600. An unknown suspect committed a of our society, especially children Sporman had approximately $200 Angeles Human Smuggling and burglary in the 400 block of N. victimized by the sex trafficking and two condoms. Trafficking Group and is being A grand theft was reported in the Crescent Drive. No further infor- industry.” The defendant was arrested on prosecuted by Assistant United 8700 block of Charleville. The loss mation was provided. On Oct. 26, Sporman responded Dec. 6 and initially appeared in States Attorney Lana Morton- was estimated at $1,300. by e-mail to an advertisement for court the following day. He was Owens, of the Violent and A burglary was reported in the 400 sex and subsequently engaged in a released on $40,000 bail. Sporman Organized Crime Section. An unknown suspect committed a block of N. Oakhurst Drive. The burglary in the 100 block of S. loss was estimated at $580. Rexford Drive. The loss was estimated at $850. An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 200 block of N. A grand theft was reported in the Clark Drive. No further information Defendant sentenced for gang conspiracy 9900 block of Young Drive. The was provided. A Los Angeles resident and for- mine in a case that targeted another ticipating in those criminal enter- loss was estimated at $9,825. mer 18th Street gang member was gang. In addition to participating in prises.” Dec. 18 sentenced to 24 years in federal drug trafficking activities that In a plea agreement, Garcia An identity theft was reported in prison after pleading guilty to a fed- included collecting “taxes” and admitted that in 2006, he and two the 1100 block of Miradero. No fur- An unknown male suspect eral drug trafficking offense and “rent” on behalf of the Mexican members of the Puente-13 gang ther information was provided. assaulted a victim in the 600 block of N. Rodeo Drive. The suspect admitting he murdered a man who Mafia, Garcia admitted that he mur- lured another gang member to an was approximately 52 years old, had failed to pay “taxes” to the dered another gang member who apartment complex, where Garcia Dec. 13 5-feet-6-inches tall and 160 Mexican Mafia. failed to make extortion payments. shot the victim in the head. Garcia Eddie “Criminal” Garcia, 39, was “This defendant killed another was acting at the behest of leaders An unknown male suspect pounds. assaulted a victim near the corner sentenced by United States District human being in cold blood to fur- of Puente-13, who targeted the vic- of Wilshire and Roxbury Drive. An unknown male suspect com- Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. ther his own criminal credentials tim, David Dragna, because he was The suspect was approximately mitted a burglary in the 9700 block Following the completion of a 288- and to further his drug trafficking suspected of taking drug money that 44 years old, 5-feet-9-inches tall of Wilshire. The suspect was month prison term, Garcia will career,” said United States Attorney was intended for the Mexican and 165 pounds. approximately 5-feet-4-inches tall serve eight years of supervised Eileen M. Decker. “While he may Mafia. and 140 pounds. release. have believed he could get away During the sentencing hearing, Two unknown male suspects com- During a sentencing hearing, with murder, the hard work and Dragna’s sister lamented the loss of mitted a burglary in the 9400 block West Hollywood Fitzgerald said it was “difficult to dedication of law enforcement and her “best friend and the person who of Olympic. Both suspects were imagine a more egregious crime in prosecutors in my office ensured taught her how to ride a bike, drive approximately 5-feet-10-inches to Sheriff’s Station federal court,” and that the defen- that he was held accountable. This a car, and went on [her] first date as 5-feet-11-inches tall and 160 to dant had “stolen hope” from the vic- case is a stark reminder of the dev- a chaperone.” The Dragna murder 165 pounds. The loss was esti- Dec. 19 mated at $500. tim’s family. Garcia pleaded guilty astating impact of gang violence on was unsolved prior to a federal At 4:40 p.m., an unknown suspect last year to participating in a con- our community and the severe con- racketeering indictment that was An unknown male suspect com- burglarized a vehicle parked in the spiracy to distribute methampheta- sequences that will result from par- unsealed in June 2010. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 December 29, 2016

“cutting chai.” It’s brought to the table in a small, old-fashioned wire Culinary Trends in 2016 milk crate. It tastes just like the hot by Jill Weinlein strong black tea that is cut with milk, sugar, cinnamon, clove, gin- Reflecting on the hundreds of a giant parmesan cheese wheel, as ger and cardamom that tea street meals I experienced in 2016, a few is the cognac-flambéed whole vendors or chai wallahs sell at train trends immediately come to mind. I roasted lobster with macaroni. stations, alleyways, urban centers submit my list of dining of must-try Baltaire - 11647 San Vicente Blvd. and bus depots. Actor Danny Trejo dishes and trends for 2017. Happy (424) 273-1660. Le Petit Paris - 418 opened two street taco, tostadas, New Year and Bon Appetit! S. Spring St. (213)217-4445. burritos and ceviche destinations in 2016, plus rolled out a food truck. Try the steak asada with toasted pepita pesto and slaw; slow roasted EnhancedThanks to the water coconut water CruditésGeorgie at the Montage Beverly pork with charred pineapple, red craze, flavored water at restaurants Hills serves a large, beautiful bowl onion, cilantro and fermented red offers a new twist. At Pok Pok of colorful raw crudités with a chile sauce taco; vegan quinoa restaurant in Chinatown, the water Green Goddess dipping sauce. It’s a tostada or fried chicken burrito is enhanced with a pandanus leaf, deconstructed salad with a variety wrapped with chipotle cream and giving the water a toasted rice, of heirloom farmers market vegeta- pico de gallo. Badmaash - 108 W. photo by Jill Weinlein vanilla and grassy essence. LYFE bles. Across the street at CITIZEN, 2nd St #104. (213)221-7466. A bowl of colorful crudités is a lunch favorite at Georgie. Kitchen has three refreshing waters their bowl of fresh crudités is Trejo’s Tacos and Cantina - 1556 N. that include cucumber mint that is served on ice and arranged in a col- Cahuenga Ave. (323)461-8226 and hoisin sauce. 1634 N. Cahuenga made with fresh cucumber juice, orful pattern with an edamame 1048 La Brea Ave. (323)938-8226. Creative vegetarian Blvd., Hollywood (323)960-3369. mint, lime and a touch of agave. hummus dip. The vegetables They also make hibiscus beet water included purple and light yellow dishesThe Front Yard’s Executive Chef and fresh orange juice with ginger cauliflower, snap peas, heirloom Elegant Larry Greenwood and chef de cui- FireLive-fire blistered cooking methods dishes are the and chia seeds. Pok Pok 978 N. cherry tomatoes, bright red radish- sine Jacob Smith make eating car- Broadway (213)613-1831. LYFE es, yellow and orange carrots, and rage right now to cook prime meats, comfortSPRING makes food a bowl of al rots & peas fun. 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Hunter III slices cauli- chili sabal sauce, lime, yuzu Table makes the most unique edible gin olive oil that is whipped into a flower florets and puts it in the pizza crushed peanuts and splash of fish dime bags from clear Japanese rice frothy white sauce to add richness oven until slightly black. He pours a sauce. In downtown LA try the paper that is filled with powdered ChickenWolfgang Puck liver CUT paté Lounge at to this dish. Laurel Point makes warm bagna cauda made with gar- stuffed sweet peppers at The foie gras, cocoa nibs and puffed the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire small cheddar and chive buttermilk lic, anchovies, olive oil, and a touch Factory Kitchen. The perperu appe- rice before being folded into a trian- Hotel makes this ethereal pate to biscuits and serves them with a of cream on top. At Kali chef Kevin tizer is made with red sweet pep- gle. True Food Kitchen makes spread on exquisite dark brown housemade green and red pepper Meehan makes a delicious charred pers filled with with a creamy white edamame filled handmade bread. The whipped, smooth chick- jelly. Pure Southern shrimp and avocado vegetarian salad. The pizza cheese, sprinkled with arugula dumplings served in a light dashi en liver pate is crusted with honey grits can be calorie laden, however pies at Pizza Romana are made leaves, Grana Padano shavings and broth spiked with white truffle oil mustard seeds and decorated with at Odys + Penelope, the chefs from fermented Roman style dough arugula oil. The Front Yard - 4222 and sprinkled with sesame seeds colorful micro flowers. This pairs mince cauliflower to resemble grits that is stretched and baked until the Vineland Ave. (818)255-7290 and and Asian herbs. elegantly with a glass of sparkling and add a slightly buttery paprika top bubbles and slightly chars from The Factory Kitchen - 1300 Factory For INTRO reservations visit rosé wine. The Front Yard makes a sauce before topping with wood the intense heat. The rest of the crust Place #101, (213)996-6000. www.ExperienceIntro.com, 4200 PB & J jar. Don’t expect peanut fired shrimp. A 70’s throwback is golden with a slight crunch. Lankershim Blvd. True Food butter. Instead it’s a smooth chicken served at CITIZEN is pimento Nearby at Odys + Penelope wood Kitchen - 168 W. Colorado Blvd. liver pate blended with crushed cheese dip served with warm rose- Grass fed chops fired beef makes a great sandwich (626)639-6818; 860 S. Sepulveda hazelnuts. On top is a thick layer of mary and white cheddar buttermilk Chef Brandan Collins at Birch on a Hawaiian-style bun with melt- Blvd. #100 El Segundo (310)469- Concord grape jelly. It arrives on a biscuits. Drizzle a little chipotle slowly cooks large pork shanks and ed Swiss cheese, grilled onions and 7725; 395 Santa Monica Place, Suite plate with toasted dark brown maple syrup on top for added zing. bathes them in a palm sugar glaze a mustard aioli sauce. What makes 172, Santa Monica (310)593-8300 pumpernickel sliced bread and a SPRING - 257 S. Spring St., (213) until the meat almost falls off the this dish visually spectacular are the and 451 Newport Center Drive, cluster of seedless grapes. CUT - 372-5189; Laurel Point - 12050 bone. It’s presented on a wood large puffy onion rings stacked on Newport Beach (949)644-2400. 9500 Wilshire Blvd. (310)276- Ventura Blvd. Studio City plank with bowls of slightly pickled top. Kettle Black - 3705 W. Sunset 8500. 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The butter chicken samosas plus housemade apple butter, can- are stuffed with flavorful Punjabi died walnuts, grapes, and crostini. curry. Avocado is whipped into Le Petit Paris makes flambé Italian their yogurt raita and served with pasta with cognac and black winter rosemary naan bread. Be sure to truffle at your table. It’s prepared on finish with a small glass of India’s

New Year’s celebrations frisee salad with a poached tomato béarnaise yolk and lardons. Additional courses include artichoke and oyster mushroom Rockefeller and a choice of sautéed stuffed hearts of palm calamari or baked stuffed shells. Seatings for the five-course dinner, which is $75, start at 6 p.m. A six-course late seating for $95 begins at 8:30 p.m. and includes a Champagne toast and celebration of the ball drop in Times Square. 8284 Melrose Ave., (323)782-9245.

‘ForgettaRing in 2017 with‘bout’ chef Michael2016 Fiorelli at Love at Love & & SaltSalt, who is offering Italian steakhouse classics and an à carte menu on Saturday, Dec. 31. Specials include garlic knots, whole-leaf Caesar salads, rigatoni alla vodka and Flannery Beef prime ribeye steaks and New York steaks. Accoutrements include mushroom marsala and caramelized onions. Dinner is served from 4:30 to 11 p.m. 317 Manhattan Beach Blvd., (310)545-5252.

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Governor appoints six members to L.A. County Superior Court Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. Gary I. Micon Office, Central District of announced on Dec. 23 six appoint- Micon, 59, of Simi Valley, has California from 2010 to 2014, ments to the Los Angeles County served as a lead appellate attorney where he served as an assistant U.S. Superior Court: at the Second District Court of attorney from 2000 to 2007. He Local organizations to honor Appeal since 2014, where he was a fills the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Reva G. Goetz. Firdaus F. Dordi senior judicial attorney from 1993 riders at Rose Parade Dordi, 46, of Los Angeles, has to 2014. He was an associate at Rosenberg is a Democrat. been a partner, co-founder and Morris and Spencer in 1992 and a attorney at Dordi, Williams, Cohen sole practitioner from 1990 to P. Tamu Usher LLP since 2014. He served as a 1992. Micon was senior litigation Usher, 47, of Altadena, has deputy federal public defender at associate at Finkle, Hersh and Stoll served as a deputy district attorney the Office of the Federal Public from 1988 to 1990 and an associate at the Los Angeles County District Defender for the Central District of at Ball, Hunt, Hart, Brown and Attorney’s Office since 1999. She California from 2000 to 2014 and Baerwitz from 1985 to 1988. He earned a Juris Doctor degree from as a law clerk for former judge fills the vacancy left by the retire- the Howard University School of Robert M. Takasugi at the U.S. ment of Judge Elia Weinbach. Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree District Court, Central District of Micon is a Democrat. from California State University, California from 1998 to 2000. He Long Beach. Usher fills the vacan- fills the vacancy left by the retire- Kevin S. Rosenberg cy left by the death of Judge Ellen ment of Judge Allan J. Goodman. Rosenberg, 47, of Los Angeles, C. DeShazer. Usher is a Democrat. Dordi is a Democrat. has been of counsel at Lowenstein and Weatherwax LLP since 2014. The salary for these positions is $191,612. Mark H. Epstein He served as a supervisory assistant Epstein, 57, of Los Angeles, has U.S. attorney at the U.S. Attorney’s been a partner at Munger, Tolles and Olson LLP since 1993. His A photograph in the Dec. 27, 1979 issue of the Park Labrea News resume includes stints as law clerk by Myles Mellor showed 1960 Rose Queen Margarethe Bertelson Knoblock (left) and for former associate justice of the Crossword Puzzle 1980 Rose Queen Julie Deanne Raatz examining a scale model of U.S. Supreme Court William J. the Eastman Kodak float that was to travel along Colorado Brennan, Jr. from 1987 to 1988 and Boulevard in Pasadena on Jan. 1 during the Rose Parade that year. for former justice of the Supreme “Music of America” was the parade’s theme, as attendees welcomed Court of California Edward A. the beginning of the 1980s. This year, the Rose Parade’s theme is Panelli from 1986 to 1987. He fills “Echoes of Success,” and the parade will be held on Monday, Jan. 2 the vacancy left by the retirement because of a tradition dating to 1893 of never holding the event on of Judge Thomas I. McKnew. Sunday because of potential disruptions to church services along the Epstein is a Democrat. route. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center are sponsoring floats in the Rose Parade this year. For infor- Ruben N. Garcia mation, see pages 1 and 5. Garcia, 48, of Monrovia, has served as a deputy public defender at the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office since 1995. He Holocaust Memorial Museum was an associate at Rushfeldt, Shelley and Drake LLP in 1994 and at Bonne, Bridges, appoints new ‘Legacy of Light Mueller, O’Keefe and Nichols from 1993 to 1994. He fills the vacancy Society Chair’ left by the retirement of Judge The United States Holocaust Richard A. Stone. Garcia is a Memorial Museum announced ear- “I’m grateful for the Democrat. lier this month the appointment of opportunity to represent Los Angeles civic leader Dana the Museum to secure Perlman as its National Legacy of much needed funding in In the 23 years since it opened, Light Society Chair. the museum has educated over 40 The Legacy of Light Society is the form of charitable million visitors, including over 10 Across 6. Incline the United States Holocaust planned gifts.” million children and nearly 100 Memorial Museum’s national 1. Key ___ 7. Fated—in the ___ Dana Perlman heads of state. The museum states 4. Fine powder 8. David, “the sweet psalmist of ___” planned giving and endowments that its mission is to inspire citizens recognition society. Its members 8. Specks in the sea 9. Black mark Perlman succeeds Holocaust sur- and leaders alike to confront hate 14. Have being 10. Air bag? include individuals who, through a vivor Alfred Munzer in the two-year and indifference, end genocide and 15. Away from port 11. Gradually move sideways variety of gifts, have helped provide appointment. Perlman is the child of promote human dignity. 16. Painter’s place 12. Support level for the museum’s future. a Holocaust survivor. The United States Holocaust 17. Luftwaffe foe 13. Earth The museum is in the midst of a Perlman is the founder of Memorial Museum’s Western 18. Polygraph victim 21. The whole enchilada national campaign to raise endow- Perlman & Associates, a law firm Regional Office is located at 1880 19. Encircled 22. Graffiti artist, for example ment funds in order to keep recognized for its expertise in repre- Century Park East, Suite 820. For 20. Like undercover operations 26. Credit card rate Holocaust memories alive as a force senting businesses and individuals information, call (310)556-3222 or 23. Jewish month 27. Louisville Slugger for change for future generations. in transactions and litigation. After email [email protected]. 24. Come across as 28. Receive from a predecessor All donors to the museum’s receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in 25. Course outlines 30. Plate Permanent Endowment Fund are economics from UCLA, Perlman 29. Dick Tracy’s foe 31. Playground user recognized as Legacy of Light received a Juris Doctor from the 34. Cuddly carnival prize 32. Need to reimburse Guardians. University of Southern California. 36. The Hawkeye State 33. Average score on the links “I’m grateful for the opportunity In 2013, Perlman was appointed 37. Not aboveboard 35. Condensed moisture to represent the Museum to secure by President Barack Obama to the 43. Behind 37. Website abbreviation much needed funding in the form of United States Holocaust Memorial 44. They hold water 38. Keanu’s ‘’The Matrix’’ role charitable planned gifts,” Perlman Council. He also serves as a mem- 45. Car setting 39. Thieving bird said. “The Museum offers a variety ber of the Los Angeles City 48. Anglers, at times 40. A little work of ways to support its mission Planning Commission and the 53. Smooth-talking 41. Miner’s pay dirt through legacy giving, from Emeritus Council of the Human 55. Certain alkene 42. Administer bequests to Charitable Gift Rights Campaign (HRC). 56. Code 46. Doorway Annuities and any other type of “We’re fortunate to have some- 62. Safari worker 47. Gives the heads-up planned gift an individual or couple one of Dana’s caliber, with his expe- 63. Cakesters cookie 49. You can spend it in Romania establishes qualifies for member- rience and passion, who is willing to 64. Make a cat sound 50. Nail polish ship in the Legacy of Light Society. undertake such a crucial role in sup- 65. Least cooked 51. Astaire’s dancing partner 66. Raised mark on the skin 52. Turned about Beyond the technical jargon, this is porting the Museum by raising and 67. Before, for Wordsworth 54. Windy an opportunity for all of us to safe- stewarding legacy gifts,” said 68. Determine value 56. Sulu and Azov guard truth for future generations.” Steven Klappholz, director of the Perlman will serve as the national 69. Ground surrounding a house 57. Head organs museum’s western region. “His 70. 60s psychedelic 58. Montana inhabitant spokesperson for the museum on community service efforts have behalf of the Legacy of Light 59. Side squared, for a square been exemplary and we are fortu- Down 60. Within view Society and will work closely with nate to have him working for us not 1. Some comedies 61. Ring material museum professionals and cam- only in Los Angeles and the western 2. Viva voce 62. Car protection paign leadership to build the regional area but now at the national 3. Pollute strongest endowment possible to level where his talents will be much photo courtesy of Pier Communications 4. Chitchat support the museum’s vision. appreciated.” Perlman 5. 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‘La La Land’ brings the musical down from the clouds (Ryan Gosling), a talented but stub- choice, but it’s hard not to wonder born jazz pianist, the finger after he if Chazelle intentionally kept his honks at her. That’s the City of leads away from a mic because Angels, a place where the person they aren’t really impressive you scream at might just change singers. your life forever. For all the chemistry Stone and What happens in “La La Land” is Gosling share, over multiple films Consider “La La Land” the both beautiful and infuriating. So for that matter, they aren’t great antithesis of “The Artist.” In place many talented people – too many with a melody. When Stone finally of feel-good moment after feel- really – all fighting for their 15 receives a solo, the emphasis is on good moment, “Whiplash” director minutes. And in the middle of it all, her emotional state, not her tone. Damien Chazelle presents a con- love, the most cliché and wondrous And Gosling, oh boy, he might’ve photo courtesy of Summit Entertainment temporary take on the musical. of Hollywood stories. What good been able to hold a note on “The Mia (Emma Stone) and Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) are filled with the joy Certainly, some moments of film eliminates love? What great Mickey Mouse Club,” but now, that whimsy break through the Los song doesn’t at least address it, note is flat. Clearly, both are chosen of singing and dancing in the City of Angeles in “La La Land.” Angeles smog that is the backdrop even the lack of? for their incredible acting chops, the story isn’t a usual tearjerker, nor day. That said, Oscar has a tenden- for this story, but it remains some- Of course, Mia and Sebastian not their singing chops. does it evoke anxiety like J.K. cy to award nostalgia. There’s noth- thing more grounded in the day-to- find their way back to each other As for the music, Justin Hurwitz, Simmons’ “Fletcher” did in 2014. ing wrong with that, but voters in day struggle of starving musicians after a dash of road rage. The few who previously worked with Here, Chazelle goes different a the Academy tend to favor a pat on and barista-by-day actors. visible stars in the L.A. skyline Chazelle on “Whiplash,” presents a route. But that shouldn’t be surpris- the back over one step forward for No scene more accurately sums make it their destiny to become moving score and iconic songs, ing from a guy who directed two film. up L.A. than the opening: a bunch important parts of each other’s with lyrics by Benj Pasek and films about the power of music and It’s hard to call “La La Land” an of Gap commercial wannabes lives. But what are they to each Justin Paul that are sure to win big still had time to write the screen- amazing film. Well crafted, acted breaking out in song during grid- other – lovers, muses, inspiration, during the upcoming awards sea- play for “10 Cloverfield Lane.” and executed, yes. Enjoyable, most locked traffic. This city may have obstacles? In this town, the answer son. May he continue to surprise. certainly. At the very least, it can its blighted areas. It might be too is always … you’ll just have to The real hero of “La La Land” is As for the big question, is “La La hopefully reinvigorate the musical sunny. And it might invite too many watch it to find out. the director. In many ways, this is a Land” best picture worthy? Short genre. At most, the film’s charm people. But there’s still magic and As a musical, “La La Land” is a 180-degree turn from “Whiplash,” answer – no. It’s delightful and can evoke a smile and new desire to mystery beneath so many broken peculiar beast. It starts big with sev- a heavy film despite its payoff at imaginative, but it doesn’t deserve tour all the parts of L.A. once careers and dreams come true. eral spectacular numbers, but after the end. Here, we find a film not that top honor – maybe a nod unknown. That’s when we meet Mia our leading pair meet, the singing quite gritty but hardly difficult to though. Others have done more But best of the best? Let’s calm (Emma Stone), who always fears subsides. Stone and Gosling dance, watch. The characters struggle, but than this to push cinema into a new down. her desire to be a star will amount occasionally hitting a note here and to nothing. But while she’s worry- there, but the orchestra takes the ing about that, she gives Sebastian audible lead. Perhaps this is by NOW LEASING YOUR NEW HOME

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Registration open for annual ‘ResolutionThe Los Ride’Angeles LBGT Theatre group announces new Center will host its 4th Annual Resolution Ride on Saturday, Jan. 7 from 7:30 shows and board members a.m. to 3 p.m. at Griffith Park. The event, which will feature one 15 mile ride and one 35 mile ride, was created to encourage fitness-related New Year’s resolutions. Riders of all skill and fitness levels are encouraged to participate. Participants must bring their own bicycles, helmets and identification. Local bicycle shop Just Ride L.A. photo courtesy of Center Theatre Group will offer a limited number “Citizen: An American Lyric” will begin previews on April 28, 2017. of loaner bicycles. Email [email protected] for information. Center Theatre Group bers,” said Center Theatre Group Lunch is included. announced the appointment of 11 artistic director Michael Ritchie. The event will begin at new board members to its board “I am extremely happy to have Griffith Park’s Crystal of directors in 2016: Thom so many creative leaders who Springs Picnic Area, locat- Beers, Mara Carieri, Susanne have a passion for theatre join us ed at 4730 Crystal Springs Daniels, Bradford W. Edgerton, in strengthening our entertain- Dr. Registration costs $30 M.D., Manuela Cerri Goren, ment industry relationships, as before the event, and $35 Louise Moriarty, Michael well as our connection to the the day of. Rogers, Monica Horan greater Hollywood community.” For information, visit Rosenthal, Sandra Stern, Centre Theatre Group also photo courtest of the Los Angeles LGBT Center resolutionride.org. Quentin D. Strode and Marshall announced three local produc- Trenkmann. tions to be performed for its inau- “We are thrilled to welcome 11 gural “Block Party: Celebrating new members from a multitude Los Angeles Theatre” at the Kirk of backgrounds to the Center Douglas Theatre this spring. Zoo lights up for New Year’s Eve Theatre Group board of direc- “Failure: A Love Story” takes The Los Angeles Zoo is cele- tors,” said Kiki Ramos Gindler, place in 1920s Chicago and tells brating “Family New Year’s Eve president of the board. the story of three sisters and one at L.A. Zoo Lights” on Saturday, “The recent expansion is part man who fell in love with each of Dec. 31 from 6 to 10 p.m. of our ongoing effort to grow the them; “Citizen: An American The special party features size of the board, broaden its Lyric” is a meditation on race express entry to the “L.A. Zoo expertise and elevate the reach of that combines poetry, prose, Lights” attraction, as well as a Center Theatre Group as it music and video images; and dinner buffet, soft drinks and a launches its 50th anniversary “Dry Land” is about an abortion midnight toast with a complimen- campaign and looks forward to that takes place in the locker tary glass of champagne for adults the next 50 years.” room of a Florida high school. and sparkling apple cider for chil- “I’ve had a great time getting For information, call dren. The event also includes to know our newest board mem- (213)972-7376. dessert, rides on the conservation carousel, games, a DJ dance party, a cash bar and a live broad- cast of the Times Square ball drop at 9 p.m. in New York. While most animal residents photo by Jamie Pham are asleep, “Family New Year’s Angelenos can enjoy Zoo lights until 10 p.m. on Saturday. Eve” visitors can view amphib- ians, invertebrates and reptiles in a laser show set to music and an vation of endangered species. the LAIR habitat, and see a rein- animal shadow puppet installa- General admission tickets are $69 deer family with two adults and tion with interactive photo-ops. for adults and $45 for children two babies. Guests can also enjoy Established by the private, non- ages 2 to 12; $64 for adults and a self-guided 60- to 90-minute profit Greater Los Angeles Zoo $40 for children for GLAZA walking tour through select areas Association (GLAZA), “L.A. members. The Los Angeles Zoo of the zoo. Zoo Lights Family New Year’s is located in Griffith Park at 5333 “L.A. Zoo Lights” features ani- Eve” celebrates the zoo’s 50th Zoo Drive. For information, call mal characters illuminated in anniversary and its role as an (323)644-4200, or visit LED lights. New features include international leader in the preser- www.LAZoolights.org.

courtesy of Dan Harary Annual photo-art exhibition returns in January Rachel Ewy and Robert Hayman are the founders of the new Hollywood This year’s photo l.a. will be held and collectors. It has since trans- There will also be dozens of pro- Stage Company. from Jan. 12 to 15 at the REEF/L.A. formed into a global showcase of grams, lectures and seminars, includ- Mart building in downtown. photographic art, ranging from 19th- ing panel discussions on subjects The event started in 1991 as a century masterpieces to contempo- such as Snapchat as a form of photo- casual meet-up for artists, galleries rary photography-based work. graphic art. Among the other many highlights of this year’s photo New theater company plans l.a. are two curated installations by Monroe Gallery of Photography. The first showcases LIFE maga- HollywoodThe Hollywood Stage Companydebut will hold its first production, the zine photographer Grey Villet’s Holocaust-themed play “Bent” by Martin Sherman, on Friday, Jan. 6 at the images of interracial couple Richard Hollywood Stage Company Theater. and Mildred Loving, whose marriage “We chose to launch our company with ‘Bent’ because of the show’s in segregated Virginia during the message, which preaches love over hate,” said Rachel Ewy, the show’s 1960s is chronicled in Jeff producing director and co-founder of the Hollywood Stage Company. Nichols’ newly-released feature “The theme of the show reminds us of the tragedies that can occur when film, “Loving.” The other, “Tony one group of people gets elevated above another, and the equality of all Vaccaro: War, Peace, people is forgotten. Post-Trump election, that message is even more Beauty,” exhibits work of the important now than ever before.” Pulitzer-prize winning war photogra- Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, said the show helps make pher, exploring combat photography his district “a hub for the arts.” and its impact on public perception of “Live theater creates vibrant communities and positively contributes to war on the home front. the local economy,” he said. Tickets start at $20 online or $25 at “Bent” will run through Sunday, Jan. 29, with evening shows on the door for one-day passes. The Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and matinees on Sundays. Tickets cost $25. REEF/L.A. Mart building is located The Hollywood Stage Company Theater is located at 6520 Hollywood photo courtesy of Monroe Gallery of Photography at 1933 Broadway. For information, Blvd. To purchase advance tickets, visit A photograph by Steve Schapiro will be on display at photo l.a. visit www.photola.com. http://hollywoodstagecompany.tix.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 December 29, 2016 Prices so low they’ll knock your socks off!

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Holocaust museum commemorates Exhibit offers a glimpse through the lenses of top photographers survivors during holiday seasonAs part of the Infinite Light festival, taking place throughout Los Angeles during the month of December, the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust welcomed 50 young professionals and six Holocaust survivors for L’Dough V’Dough: Light and Miracles. Attendees exchanged stories, baked Hanukkah cookies and craft- photo courtesy of Danielle Klebanow Photography ed Hanukkiahs that were donated to the Israel Levin Senior Center. L’Dough V’Dough is an ongoing Visitors have until Sun. Jan 8 to body of work represents an event that allows Holocaust sur- view the exhibit “Revolutionary important artistic movement, vivors to share their experiences Vision,” which includes 80 pho- together they offer a conversation with students. They typically braid tographs and explores the inter- about the powers of photography and bake challah, a type of bread twined legacies of f/64, a to romanticize and beautify while eaten on Sabbath and Jewish holi- California photo-modernist simultaneously commenting on days. group, and Richard Misrach, one the effects of environmental The name “L’Dough V’Dough” of the state’s best-known contem- overuse, industry and even war.” comes from the Hebrew expression porary photographers. Visitors can also use the “l’dor v’dor,” meaning “from gen- The exhibit includes works #RevolutionaryVision Photo eration to generation.” by Ansel Adams, Imogen Stations to post a photograph for a The museum is also pairing Cunningham, Richard Misrach, chance to win prizes. Entries must Holocaust survivors with kids who Edward Weston and others who be posted to a public Facebook, are preparing to receive their Bar or offer changing visions of the Instagram or Twitter account Bat Mitzvah for its B’nai Mitzvah: Western landscape. using the hashtag Acts of Memory program, in which “Viewing the works of Misrach #RevolutionaryVision. the child pays tribute to a child who and his f/64 predecessors together The Autry Museum of the died during the Holocaust. is an eye-opening experience,” American West is located at 4700 The museum also announced that said Amy Scott, chief curator and Western Heritage Way, in Griffith it has received a new shipment of Marilyn B. and Calvin B. Gross Park. For information, call “How We Survived: 52 Personal curator of Visual Arts for The (323)667-2000, or visit Stories by Child Survivors of the Autry. “While each individual www.theautry.org. Holocaust,” published by Child Survivors of the Holocaust, Los Angeles, in 2011. The Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust is located at 100 The Grove Dr. For infor- Public invited to workshop for mation, call (323)651-3704. photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust Japanese artist’s time capsule Production of ‘The Manor’ to be held at Greystone Theatre 40 will host 17 live photo by Autumn Endara performances of “The Manor” at Greystone Mansion & Residents celebrating New Year’s Eve during the 2014 #BOOM! event Gardens in Beverly Hills, starting Jan. 5 at 6 p.m. “The Manor” is a drama and live re-enactment inspired Sober New Year’s Eve by the true story of the Greystone Mansion and the Doheny family, its original owner. scheduledOn New Year’s Eve, join for in the Saturdayapproximately 10 p.m. Actors share Doheny fami- fun and celebrate the first moments Shuttles will stop at La Brea ly history, which includes a of 2017 at the fourth-annual Avenue and at Fairfax Avenue en rise to prominence in the oil #BOOM!, West Hollywood’s pre- route to the destination stop at San industry and a murder-suicide mier alcohol- and drug-free New Vicente Boulevard. Shuttles leav- committed inside the mansion Year’s Eve event. #BOOM! will ing from the event to Hollywood by a family friend shortly after bring several hundred people and Highland will depart every 30 the Dohenys had moved in. together for a celebration with a DJ, minutes beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Performances will be held dancing, food, photo booth, and last shuttle will depart at 1:15 a.m. on Jan. 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 20, more! The PickUp, West Hollywood’s photo courtesy of the Japanese American National Museum 25 and 27 at 6 p.m.; and on #BOOM!, West Hollywood’s Free Weekend Ride, will celebrate One of the 10 time capsules that will be filled and sent to Japan. Jan. 8, 14, 21, 22, 28 and 29 at alcohol- and drug-free New Year’s New Year’s Eve and New Year’s 1 p.m. Eve celebration, will take place on Day with regularly scheduled ser- Tickets cost $65. For On Sunday, Jan. 8, Japanese celebrate the Tokyo Olympics, and Saturday, Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 vice on Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 3 information, visit www.the- artist Sebastian Masuda will host an will then be fashioned into a monu- a.m. at the West Hollywood Park a.m., and on Sunday, Jan. 1 from 2 atre40.org or call (310)364- art workshop at the Japanese mental art piece incorporating all of Auditorium, located at 647 N. San to 10 p.m. 3606. American National Museum. them for public viewing. Vicente Blvd. #BOOM! is sponsored by the Greystone mansion will Participants will be able to deco- In 2035, each sculpture will be This year’s theme is City of West Hollywood, the also begin its 2017 “Music in rate their own personal items before returned to its respective city where “Superheroes,” so organizers are Institute for Public Strategies, the the Mansion” series starting placing them inside a large, Hello participants of this project will be encouraging attendees to arrive Los Angeles LGBT Center, the Sunday, Jan. 15 at 2 p.m. Kitty-shaped sculpture that will able to reunite with the items and dressed as their favorites. Tweakers Project, and the West with violist Juan-Miguel serve as a time capsule. messages they contributed years The city of West Hollywood will Hollywood Recovery Center. Hernandez and pianist Admission is free. The Japanese ago. offer free special shuttle service to Admission is free. Attendees must Jacopo Giacopuzzi. American National Museum is Masudais also the founder of connect #BOOM! to the Metro Red be 18 years or over to enter. Tickets cost $20. For infor- located at 100 N. Central Ave., Los 6%DOKIDOKI, a boutique and a Line station at Hollywood and For information and to RSVP or mation, visit www.beverly- Angeles. central hub of kawaii culture in Highland. Shuttles going toward volunteer , please visit hills.org/bhreg or call The project is part of Masuda’s Harajuku, Japan. the event will depart from the west https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boo (310)285-6850. Time After Time Capsule, in which The Japanese American National side of Highland Avenue, just south m-2017-tickets-28434592632. For Greystone Mansion & the public will fill 10 sculptures Museum is located at 100 N. of Hollywood Boulevard, every 30 people who are deaf or hearing Gardens is located at 905 with personal items. The sculptures Central Ave., Los Angeles. 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From2016 page 1 set the stage for transformation future light rail line through the city. New development is taking shape on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood at multiple residential and retail projects being built between Crescent Heights Boulevard and Doheny Drive. The West Hollywood community was also at the forefront of the local response to the June massacre at an LGBT nightclub in Orlando, Fla. that claimed the lives of 49 people. Vigils were held for the victims. Wilshire Boulevard continues to transform, particularly in the Miracle Mile, with construction of the Purple Line subway extension. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is building subway stations at Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, with the bulk of construction occurring this year at Wilshire/La Brea. The subway station construction forced Metro to close photo by Gregory Cornfield Wilshire Boulevard on weekends Sports fans around the country celebrated with Dodger fans as they said starting in June. Initially, the goodbye to the best broadcaster to call a game, Vin Scully, who retired weekend closures were expected after nearly seven decades with the team. to last 22 weekends, but crews fin- ished much of the work near The effort received a boost in is trying to protect the city from Wilshire/La Brea early, ending the November when voters approved overdevelopment, while opponents full closures six weeks ahead of photo by Edwin Folven Measure HHH, a bond initiative such as the Coalition to Protect schedule. Metro’s construction along Wilshire Boulevard was one of the largest issues that will generate $1.2 million in L.A. Neighborhoods and Jobs Crews also unearthed fossils facing residents of the Miracle Mile in 2016. The Purple Line Extension will funding for homeless housing. believes Measure S will restrict from two mammoths in continue to dominate the area as construction heads west. Development continues to be a new housing construction, limit job November while digging at the major issue, from the changing sky- and economic growth and exacer- Wilshire/La Brea subway station, such as new light rail lines, high- line in urban communities such as bate the homeless issue. leading to speculation about more way and street improvements, and Hollywood to mansionization in Smaller-scale development also potential hidden natural treasures improved bus service. residential communities. Big pro- caused concerns in 2016, and as the work continues west in The biggest story in Beverly jects like the Palladium Residences some claim mansionization is ruin- 2017. The Purple Line is antici- Hills in 2016 involved the made headlines in March when the ing the character of neighborhoods. pated to open in 2023 to La November election and Measure Los Angeles City Council approved Many of the homes being demol- Cienega Boulevard, and eventual- HH, which asked voters to approve two 30-story towers in a residential ished and replaced by larger struc- ly continue under Beverly Hills to what would have been the city’s and retail complex to be built on tures were built 80 to 100 years Century City and Westwood. largest tower. Developer and owner parcels surrounding the historic ago. Some community leaders One of the most significant sto- of the Beverly Hilton Hotel Beny Hollywood Palladium. The pro- – including in the Miracle Mile – ries of 2016 was the November Alagem backed the measure, which ject’s height and density sparked a are working to establish historic election, which dominated head- would have allowed him to build a lawsuit by the AIDS Healthcare preservation overlay zones, which lines throughout the year. 26-story tower instead of two Foundation (AHF), which has its would restrict developers from raz- Democratic presidential nominee smaller towers at eight and 18-sto- headquarters in a nearby building ing homes. The city of Los Angeles Hillary Clinton attended numer- ries on the site with the hotel. The on Sunset Boulevard. also recently approved new regula- ous fundraisers in Beverly Hills developer of a nearby hotel and Another controversial project condominium project – One that made headlines in 2016 is 8150 Beverly Hills – opposed the tower. Sunset – a Frank Gehry-designed Measure HH was not approved, development planned at Sunset and leaving Alagem to continue work Crescent Heights Boulevards. on the already-approved, dual Many local residents objected to smaller towers at the Beverly the project’s density and height. Hilton Hotel site. Beverly Hills mourned the loss of Los Angeles City Councilman Beverly Hills also moved for- Frank Fenton, a beloved public David Ryu, 4th District, brokered a ward with planning for improve- servant. compromise that reduced the tallest ments to Santa Monica building planned for the site by Boulevard. The major infrastruc- LACMA will continue to push for- approximately 25 percent, and the ture construction project will ward with its expansion across city council later approved the pro- begin in January and last approxi- Wilshire Boulevard, the Los ject. It remains in flux, however, mately 18 months. The street will Angeles LGBT Center will start because a bank building at the site be widened to increase traffic flow building a new housing and social that formerly housed Lytton and infrastructure under the street services facility on Santa Monica Savings has been designated a his- will be improved to accommodate Boulevard, and the Purple Line toric-cultural monument, which more drainage. project will continue to advance may require developer Townscape Some new faces also appeared on toward the Westside. Partners to alter its plans. photo by Gregory Cornfield the Beverly Hills landscape, includ- The local community may also Urban planning itself was a pop- The West Hollywood City Council applauds as Mayor Lauren Meister ing Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli, see new leadership in 2017, with ular issue in 2016, pitting people was sworn into her new role for the first time in 2016. who began serving with the depart- elections in the 5th and 13th Los who believe development is chok- ment in March, and Councilwoman Angeles City Council Districts, as ing streets with traffic and overbur- tions on the size and height of new and Hancock Park in 2016, and Kathy Reims, who was appointed to well as the Mayor’s Office and dening infrastructure against others home construction in residential President Barack Obama visited the Beverly Hills City Council in Los Angeles City Attorney’s who believe building and expan- neighborhoods to address concerns to raise support for Clinton. While June, replacing outgoing Office. Additionally, elections in sion is critical to the city’s econom- about mansionization. the result of the presidential elec- Councilman Willie Brien, who West Hollywood and Beverly ic growth. The issue was the impe- West Hollywood continues to tion polarized the nation, residents resigned after accepting a job out of Hills are scheduled in March, with tus for the Neighborhood Integrity live up to its reputation as the in Los Angeles County also had state. Beverly Hills also lost a numerous candidates vying for Initiative – which will appear on “creative city,” and underwent more than a dozen ballot measures beloved civic leader when former council seats. And with initiatives the March 7 ballot as Measure S. many changes in 2016. Lauren and their own local candidates to Mayor Frank Fenton – the only per- like Measure S, continued con- The initiative was launched by the Meister, a longtime community consider. son to hold the offices of mayor, cerns about mansionization and a Coalition to Preserve L.A., which is activist who was elected to the Voters reelected Congressmen school board member and treasurer building effort to end homeless- backed by AHF, among other enti- council for the first time in 2015, Adam Schiff and Ted Lieu, as well in the city – died in August at age 78. ness, change is on the horizon for ties. If approved by voters, the ini- began serving her inaugural term as Assemblyman Richard Bloom. While 2016 was a period of 2017. One thing that will not tiative will place a two-year mora- as West Hollywood’s mayor this Metro also received support at the unprecedented growth and change change, however, is the commit- torium on large-scale new develop- year. The city also got creative ballot box for Measure M, a coun- in the local area, the landscape is ment by the Park La Brea News ments that need General Plan with alternative transportation, tywide half-cent sales tax that will set to change as much or more next and Beverly Press to provide in- amendments or significant zoning launching a bike sharing program generate hundreds of millions of year, with new projects taking depth coverage of the people and changes. The coalition contends it and stepping up advocacy for a dollars for transportation projects shape and new issues to address. places shaping the community. 22 December 29, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

American Liver Foundation. New organs become available once a “I try to encourage potential donor is declared brain them and let them FromTransplant page 1 survivor: ‘Try to enjoy life’ dead. know it’s going to be ing her as a rider on the Donate Life The Donate Life float, estab- for the transplant. Now they are Every year, more than 1,500 die float at the Rose Parade on Jan. 2. lished in 2004, also honors those celebrating the moment. Seeing the before they receive a transplant. OK, because when I She will also take part in a float who have died and saved lives by birth of her two great-grandchil- Even when a patient receives a was going through decorating event at the Rose donating their organs through por- dren was made possible because of new liver, the one-year survival rate the transplant I had Bowl’s Brookside Pavilion on Dec. traits made of floral materials. her life-saving procedure. is 86 percent, and the three-year 29 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. “I really feel blessed that I was Dove also has a newfound inter- survival rate is 78 percent. a volunteer who did Dove will be the first black float chosen,” said Dove, who, after est in nutrition, to make sure she “I try to give them peace of that for me, and I rider representing Cedars-Sinai recovering, started volunteering at remains healthy. mind,” Dove said. “I try to encour- will never forget after more than 10 years that the Cedars-Sinai providing emotional She still volunteers two or three age them and let them know it’s hospital has sponsored the float. support for pre- and post-transplant times every week, offering words going to be OK, because when I her.” Each year, members of the recipients. “This is a once in a life- of encouragement to patients facing was going through the transplant I Comprehensive Transplant Center time thing for me. I’ve been telling daunting roads to recovery. had a volunteer who did that for -Yvonne Dove at Cedars-Sinai suggest patients everyone.” There are approximately 17,000 me, and I will never forget her. who have experienced a heart, Her family supported her from people currently waiting for a liver “And I don’t know where I’d be for today and try to treat people the lung, kidney or liver transplant to her diagnosis, through the frustra- who have been medically approved if it wasn’t for Cedars,” she said. way you’d like to be treated. Pay it be among the float’s riders. tion of waiting nearly three years for a transplant, according to the “Try to enjoy life. Live every day forward.”

PermanentFrom LAPD page 1 memorial in works Whitworth Drive. At approximate- Sgt. A.J. Kirby, head of the ly 5 p.m. on Dec. 22, 1996, the offi- Wilshire Division’s community cers located the suspect in an alley relations office, helped organize the near the store. Although the suspect run. He said it also raised support shot Navidad, who died later at a for a permanent memorial for fallen hospital, the officers returned fire officers at the Wilshire Division and killed the gunman. police station. Navidad was 27 years old when “At the Wilshire Division, we do he died, and became the eighth offi- not have a memorial for fallen officer to be killed in the line of duty in cers, but through the leadership of the Wilshire Division’s nearly 100- Capt. Solano and Capt. Sandoval, we year history. He had been with the are in the process of raising the department a little more than one money to pay for a memorial,” Kirby year. The officer’s widow said the said. “We are accepting donations.” family was devastated. In addition It is anticipated that a memorial to his wife, Navidad is survived by will cost $8,000 to $16,000, his daughter Melissa and son depending on the design. Kirby Brandon, who were ages 10 months said approximately $4,000 has been and 4 years, respectively, when raised so far, which includes $3,000 their father was killed. from Hancock Park resident Lyn “It is something no family wants Cohen, chair of the Miracle Mile to go through,” Sandra Navidad Civic Coalition and president of the said. “It was very touching that First-In Fire Foundation. photo by Edwin Folven Mario’s classmates and members of Robert Harris, director of the Sandra Navidad, left, the widow of fallen officer Mario Navidad, led officers in a memorial run on Dec. 22 on the 20th the department remember Mario LAPD Police Protective League, anniversary of his death. after 20 years. They put this togeth- added that officers who paid the er and when they notified his chil- ultimate price such as Navidad “It is important, especially in this we go through for those we love, about helping with the police dren and myself, we were all very should be remembered annually day and age, that we remember and to bring the family back into memorial is asked to call (323)473- touched. It is very special they want with a special event and at a perma- these heroes,” Harris said. “To see the fold, thank you very much.” 0200, or email [email protected] to honor his memory.” nent memorial. the camaraderie, to see the lengths Anyone seeking information ity.org.

CityFrom Preservation invites page property 1 owners to apply for benefits important programs that we have in gram and per property assessment. same rights and obligations as the our city,” she said. “For me … it “It’s very flexible to fit each city,” original owner who entered into the was one of the proudest votes that I Odell said. “Interest is growing contract. made (when the city first approved rapidly in the program as property Odell said penalties can be the program in 2011).” owners’ values soar and resources assessed, depending on value Beverly Hills’ pilot program are lost.” assessments, if owners break the allows for the city to enter into con- Bosse said the program is impor- contract. tracts with three properties per year, tant to ensure preservation in Owners who are unsure if their however, only three have qualified Beverly Hills. property is a designated or eligible for the tax relief since the pilot pro- “When we reach our limit (of landmark, should contact city staff. gram launched in 2011. But the city applications in 2017), I want us to be Mills Act applications are con- council members said they are eager proactive to continue this program,” sidered during a public hearing and to fill the three additional spots that she said. “It’s a foundation of what a recommendation will be made to become available for the exemp- makes Beverly Hills so great.” the city council regarding the tions on Jan. 1. Odell said a Mills Act contract, or preservation plan, any restrictions The three that were approved after a historic preservation agreement, that should be added to the agree- 2011 are the Saban Theatre at 8440 carries a 10-year term and includes a ment, and whether the application Wilshire Blvd., the Wallis specific preservation plan that out- for a Mills Act contract should be Annenberg Center for the lines anticipated projects and costs approved or denied. Performing Arts at 9390 N. Santa tied to the historic features. The Los Angeles County Monica Blvd., and the Joe E. Brown City staff verifies terms of preser- Assessor is responsible for calculat- Residence at 707 Walden Dr. All vation at the time of application and ing tax savings. three properties have completed a after contract approval based on the portion of planned work and are Secretary of the Interior’s standards. Answers From Page 16 moving forward “diligently” toward Staff conducts inspections to ensure completing their work plans, compliance after the first five-year according to city staff, who inspect- period or more frequently as needed. ed each of the properties this year. The initial pilot program in 2011 Mark Odell, urban designer for limited “qualified historic proper- the city’s Community Development ties” to privately-owned single fam- Department, explained that the Mills ily-residences or theaters that were Act is a state law that allows local individually listed on the city’s local governments to develop specific landmark registry. In 2014, the city guidelines to fit the community’s council amended the pilot program

character, and to best incentivize to include all property types, and photo by Gregory Cornfield owners of significant structures to extended it through Dec. 31. volunteer to preserve their property. Subsequent owners are also City officials said owners of the Saban Theatre at 8440 Wilshire Blvd. Tax relief rates vary per city pro- bound by the contract and hold the “have done a tremendous amount of work” to preserve the structure. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 December 29, 2016

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