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Volume 26 No. 3 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities January 21, 2016

n Homeless Court helps WeHoWeHo residents man hosts unofficial homeless shelter challenge city on npeople get back on track Byhomeless GreGory services Cornfield gap Hollywood event offers chance with unpaid citations By edwin folven City Attorney’s Office, which is partnering with the county to With the homeless population administer the Homeless Court rising in Los Angeles County, a Hundreds of people sought help Wednesday at a Homeless Court Program. Los Angeles City West Hollywood business owner Program in Hollywood in which Attorney Mike Feuer said each decided to open his store to people citations, warrants and fines will be individual is assessed on a case-by- seeking shelter, putting the city in expunged in exchange for accept- case basis, and the requirements for a unique situation. ing housing and other services. expunging citations, fees and war- In 2014, Nir Zilberman closed The clinic was the sixth held rants differs. Feuer estimated that one his profitable clothing stores since August by the Los Angeles and opened the Love No Hate See homeless court page 21 house on Santa Monica Boulevard where he served homeless people dinner. But it evolved into a quasi- shelter with couches, televisions, showers, free haircuts, encourage- photo by Gregory Cornfield ment and an effort to change the Nir Zilberman laughs Monday night with a homeless man who visits stigma associated with homeless Love No Hate. people. “I don’t see anything bad in enforced by the city. just has to do it the right way,” these people,” Zilberman said Lt. David Smith, with the West Smith said. Monday night before serving din- Hollywood Sheriff’s Station, said Since Zilberman is not a med- ner. “The only difference is that Love No Hate puts the city is in a ical expert and does not have per- they don’t have a place to go.” sticky situation. As of now, mits or certification to help each Zilberman was hosting dozens Zilberman is not breaking any homeless person, some fear he of homeless people each night penal codes and is allowed to con- could be further risking health or photo by Edwin Folven until neighbors and nearby busi- tinue the services he provides. The wellbeing. nesses complained to law enforce- sheriff’s station will wait for direc- If it were not for the homeless The Homeless Court Program clinic held in Hollywood Wednesday offers ment. Now, Zilberman’s guests tion from the city as to how they men and women periodically people an opportunity to have citations, warrants and fees waived in have to leave by 2 a.m., and they should proceed with Love No Hate. exchange for accepting help with housing and other services. cannot reenter until 8 a.m., a rule “His intentions are good, but he See Love No Hate page 22 City continues to build a taller Hollywood City ‘Pinks Out’ for anniversary n Riordan endorses of Roe v. Wade decision Neighborhood n have to be justified by a com- Fight continues pelling state interest. Integrity Initiative for women’s rights On Tuesday night, West By GreGory Cornfield By PatriCia SanChez Hollywood hosted “Pink Out,” an event that encouraged people After 2015 saw a growing debate Forty-three years after the to wear pink to commemorate the over the city’s development poli- Supreme Court’s landmark 43rd anniversary and raise cies and decisions, the Los Angeles Roe v. Wade decision West awareness about current issues City Council approved another pro- Hollywood commemorated the affecting women’s reproductive ject that will create a taller fight for women’s health rights rights. During Tuesday’s city Hollywood. with two events. council meeting, West The city council unanimously Roe v. Wade established that Hollywood Mayor Lindsey approved plans to construct a six- abortion is protected as a funda- Horvath spoke about the impor- story mixed-use building that will photo by Gregory Cornfield mental right under the guarantee tance of women’s reproductive be up to 71 feet tall and provide 224 A development plan set for the parking lot on Las Palmas Avenue, above, will of personal privacy. Any regula- rights and the struggle many residential units – at least 24 of likely be challenged in court after the city council denied an appeal. tions limiting abortion would See Roe v. Wade page 22 which will be set aside for very low income families for 55 years – and Hollywood Redevelopment Plan, more apartments than should be 985 square feet of retail. The site is and although the project would allowed. located at a existing parking lot and appear noticeably taller and larger Offenhauser said city staff misin- the project will span Las Palmas than neighboring structures, it terpreted zoning laws that she avenue to Cherokee avenue, north incorporates design elements “so helped write in 1988 during the of Hollywood Boulevard. that the project would not tower development of the Hollywood “We love the location. We think over or otherwise overwhelm adja- Community Plan to allow a larger it’s in great proximity to a ton of cent visual resources,” according to structure. amenities,” said Bob Champion of the city’s staff report. “Zoning code states specifically Champion Real Estate. “We have Frances Offenhauser of what has to be done to build some- designed an amazing rooftop Hollywood Heritage appealed the thing bigger, but they decided to amenity with a pool that’s every bit project because she does not jump over it and say, ‘OK, we’re photo by Patricia Sanchez as luxurious as a five-star hotel.” believe it is allowed under the not going to do that, we’re going to The project complies with the General Plan, and she has issues do what we think is right,’” she Rebecca Griffin with NARAL Pro-Choice California, left, stands with city’s General Plan, the Hollywood with aesthetics and height and is said. members of the West Hollywood Women’s Advisory Board at Community Plan and the concerned that it will have 100 See development page 22 Tuesday’s city council meeting.

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She will be joined by singer Eating Health Fair YRoden on Friday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. Quartet on Sunday, Jan. 24 at 4 p.m. ehillat Israel is holding its Roden has created numerous site-spe- Jesus Montoya, singer and cajónist Oscar Valero, guitarist Juan Moro, Ein Plummer Park. Proulx is a Grammy- “Empowered Eating Health Fair” cific sound works for spaces such as keyboardist Mark Danisovsky and dancer and guitarist Bruno Serrano. winning composer who will present a Kon Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m. MOCA at the Pacific Design Center Through dance and music, the program will explore “wanting,” the many program of jazz and standards. The free Speakers will focus on the topics of and The MAK Center for Art and ways and moments it is experienced. Tickets start at $45. 2055 S. concert is part of West Hollywood’s healthy food and lifestyles. Presenters Architecture’s Schindler House. 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WeHo denies appeal, approves five-story building on Norton n demolished on the basis that it was that the project complies with the Neighbors rally too big for the neighborhood. city’s General Plan and that against proposed 34-unit He also claimed that the develop- Omelczenko didn’t have enough evi- residential development ers violated Ellis Act laws when they dence to overturn the Planning By GreGory Cornfield evicted tenants with plans to sell new Commission’s decision. units as condominiums. Omelczenko Berberian explained that when played a tape from a Planning Empire Property Group bought the Another round in the debate Commission hearing when a repre- residential structures, some units regarding the level of housing devel- sentative for the developers said the were in bad shape and “past their opment in the West Hollywood firm intends to rent out the new units. useful life.” While there were 21 played out at the city council’s meet- Omelczenko called for an investi- units in the three buildings, two were ing Tuesday night. Council members gation of potential Ellis Act viola- not habitable and two were vacant. denied an appeal that would have tions fraud. Of the remaining 17, only five were prohibited a new residential develop- “If a further investigation reveals rent-controlled, the same number of ment on Norton Avenue. As a result, fraud, the Federal Uniform rent-controlled units the new project three existing buildings will be Relocation Assistance Act requires will offer. He said it is true that the demolished to make room for the 34- that the city locate each one of the company plans to rent the units out, unit, five-story, 55-foot tall building. displaced residents and provide but that plans could change as the The proposed project at 8017- housing comparable to the housing market shifts. photo by Gregory Cornfield 8029 Norton Ave. is situated between Crescent Heights that was lost,” he said. City Attorney Mike Jenkins Victor Omelczenko, center, and members of Unified Neighbors for Boulevard and Laurel Avenue. Omelczenko said the developers explained that while there are laws Responsible Development opposed the five-story project because it is should make the building smaller restricting what developers can do Victor Omelczenko appealed the out of scale in this two-story neighborhood. Planning Commission’s 6-0 and make an in lieu payment to the with existing units, developers can approval of the project citing an city’s Affordable Housing Trust handle new units however they think. He said there have been 190 allowed under the law, and there is increase in traffic in an already Fund. choose. units, or 3 percent of the approxi- no legal basis to grant the appeal. crowded area, a lack of cumulative Neighbors from Norton Avenue “There’s nothing illegal about it, mately 17,000 in West Hollywood, Councilman John D’Amico also consideration for other develop- voiced support for the appeal. there’s nothing fraudulent about it. that have been “Ellised” over the last voted to deny the appeal, but com- ments coming to West Hollywood, “We wouldn’t be here if we didn’t From a land use perspective, there’s five years. mented on the state of housing policy and said that the project does not fit feel in our core that what’s happen- absolutely nothing inappropriate or Mayor Pro Tem Lauren Meister, in West Hollywood. the character and scale of the sur- ing here is quite simply wrong,” said incorrect about it,” he said. “The dis- the only member of the city council “Housing policy is if you live in a rounding neighborhood. Michael Spoodis, who lives across tinction of rental units or condomini- to vote in favor of the appeal, said rent controlled apartment you just Omelczenko based his appeal on the street from the proposed project. ums is not a significant one as far as her biggest problem was with the need to wait for a developer to come two major points. The first was that “We have a treasure in this neighbor- the processing of this application is design, and that it does not fit with and knock it down,” he said. the city council in 2009 unanimously hood that we have to view as an concerned.” the neighborhood. He said the city council shouldn’t supported an appeal against a devel- asset.” Councilman John Duran said the Councilmen John Heilman and come to meetings and be surprised opment at the same site that would Developer Craig Berberian, number of people evicted from their John Duran said since the city does that a five-story building is proposed have demolished two of the three founder of Empire Property Group, homes after an owner uses the Ellis not own the property, the city council in a two-story neighborhood because existing structures that are now to be and architect Ed Levin emphasized Act may not be as extreme as some cannot control the height that is See Norton page 21 4 January 21, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Fire destroys garage behind Burglaryn suspects target Beverly Blvd. restaurant Detectives hope house on Fairfax Avenue video images will lead to arrests By edwin folven

Detectives with the Los Angeles Police Department’s Wilshire Division are searching for two sus- pects who were caught on video burglarizing a restaurant on Beverly Boulevard. The burglary occurred at approximately 1:10 a.m. on Dec. 20 at a restaurant in the 7600 block of Beverly Boulevard. Det. Stacie French, with the Wilshire Division’s burglary unit, declined to provide the name of the restau- rant. She added that police released information about the bur- photo courtesy of LAPD photo by Edwin Folven glary last week after detectives Investigators hope someone will recognize the suspects who can be exhausted leads and police Los Angeles County Fire Department inspectors are investigating seen in video footage breaking into a restaurant on Beverly Boulevard. a blaze that destroyed a garage on Dec. 15 at a residence in the 1200 obtained the surveillance video. block of North Fairfax Avenue. The suspects are seen in the video The fire was reported shortly after 10 p.m. Firefighters arrived to forcing open a rear door to the ly $1,200 in cash and checks. The suspects in the restaurant find flames and smoke emanating from a detached garage at 1236 N. building. French surmised that the suspects burglary are both African Fairfax Ave., said Inspector David Dantic, with the Los Angeles “They started at an external door are inexperienced burglars because American. One is described as 30- County Fire Department. The blaze was extinguished in approxi- and broke into that,” French said. of their method of operation. 40 years old, 5 feet 3 inches to 5 mately 45 minutes and firefighters prevented the fire from spreading “Then they pried open an internal “They appear to be amateurs,” feet 6 inches tall and 190 pounds. to other structures. Dantic said the cause has not been determined and door as well and gained access to French said. “They didn’t wear He had a dark mustache and was no estimate of damage is available. No injuries were reported. the building.” masks. It took them a while to wearing a light-colored jacket, The burglars stole approximate- break in and they didn’t seem to be dark shoes and dark gloves. prepared.” The second suspect is 35-45 French said no other businesses years old, 6 feet to 6 feet 2 inches on Beverly Boulevard were target- tall with a dark mustache. He was ed, but she is investigating whether wearing a light colored beanie, Burglary suspect killed after the suspects are responsible for light jacket, light pants with dark other break-ins at businesses on shoes and dark gloves. The suspect Melrose Avenue. She said the can also be seen in the surveillance By edwin folven confrontation withset up apolice perimeter in the surround- taller of the two suspects appears video holding a hammer in his ing neighborhood. At approximate- to match a suspect in a burglary on right hand. Officers from the Los Angeles ly 3:35 p.m., the suspect emerged Sept. 21 at an auto repair shop in The three suspects in the auto Police Department’s Hollywood from bushes and allegedly con- the 1700 block of South La shop burglary are African Division shot and killed a burglary fronted two officers with a hand- Cienega Boulevard. In that inci- American, approximately 40 to 55 suspect on Jan. 16 after the man gun. The officers shot the suspect, dent, three suspects stole equip- years old, 6 feet to 6 feet two inch- allegedly pointed a gun at police who was pronounced dead at the ment valued at approximately es tall and 170-175 pounds. while trying to flee. scene. photo courtesy of LAPD $200,000. Anyone with information about A resident in the 1800 block of Los Angeles County Coroner’s Police have released a surveil- “It’s hard to say with these types the cases is urged to call French at Courtney Terrace came home at Office spokesman Ed Winter iden- lance camera image of two sus- of cases,” French added. “We are (213)922-8251. During weekends approximately 2:15 p.m. and dis- tified the suspect as Alfred pects wanted in an auto shop bur- at a dead end with this and are and off-hours, call the LAPD’s covered the suspect inside his resi- Longoria, 34, of West Hollywood. glary in September. depending on the public’s help.” hotline at (877)LAPD247. dence, said LAPD spokesman Jefferson said the incident is Aareon Jefferson. The resident fled being investigated by the LAPD’s the home and called police, who Force Investigation Division and arrived a short time later. The resi- the Los Angeles County District dence is located in a neighborhood Attorney’s Office, as is standard just north of Hollywood Boulevard protocol for all officer-involved Crashn on Loma Vistatified the claims driver as a Hispanic third man lifelisions in in 2014two and builtyears a runaway in the Nichols Canyon area. shootings. He added that a handgun Beverly Hills detectives in his 20s. Paramedics took the dri- truck ramp. The driver in the acci- Jefferson said the suspect also and items believed to have been are still determining the ver to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center dent last Friday did not use the fled the residence before police stolen during the burglary were where he was pronounced dead. ramp and collided with a parked arrived and hid from officers, who recovered at the scene. exact cause of accident His name is being withheld pend- vehicle before hitting a retaining By edwin folven ing notification of next of kin, wall in the 800 block of Loma Vista Winter said. Drive. A driver was killed last Friday Veteran Los Angeles Police Subin added that no trucks over when his truck went out of control Department officer Nicholas Lee three tons are allowed on the road City attorney warns about and crashed on a steep stretch of was killed on March 7, 2014 when unless they undergo a special Loma Vista Drive in Beverly Hills. his patrol car was struck by a dump inspection and are cleared by The incident marks the third fatality truck that went out of control near authorities. The city also estab- loanLos Angeles modification City Attorney Mike to Feuer’sscams office. The symposiums on the street since March 2014. Loma Vista Drive and Doheny lished alternate routes for trucks in Feuer has launched a multi- – in the San Fernando Valley on Sgt. Max Subin, with the Beverly Road. Off-duty LAPD detective the neighborhood that are not as pronged effort to prevent loan Jan. 23 at 9:30 a.m. at Van Nuys Hills Police Department, said the Ernest Allen was also struck and steep. He said he did not know the modification scams and to help High School, and in South Los accident on Jan. 15 occurred at 8:18 killed in May 2014 when the vehi- weight of the truck involved in the homeowners who face losing their Angeles on Jan. 30 at 9:30 a.m. at a.m. approximately one block south cle he was driving was struck by a accident on Jan. 15, and it is one of homes. the South L.A. Sports Activity of Doheny Road. Loma Vista Road cement mixer near the same loca- the things investigators are examin- Feuer’s efforts include hosting Center – will include information runs north and south through a tion. ing. two symposiums later this month on how to avoid loan modification neighborhood in the Hollywood Subin said the vehicle involved “The city put restrictions on in the San Fernando Valley and scams and navigate the loan modi- Hills above Sunset Boulevard. was a stake-bed truck that he heavy hauling when trucks are South Los Angeles as part of a pub- fication process. Resource fairs, Subin said the collision is under described as commonly being used going to construction sites,” Subin lic awareness campaign on the loan including HUD-approved housing investigation and no cause has been by landscaping companies. The added. “The city has taken an modification process and how to counseling agencies and legal aid determined. city of Beverly Hills implemented aggressive stance, and if something avoid scams. The city attorney also organizations, will be also be held. Los Angeles County Coroner’s strict regulations for trucks on needs to be changed, the city will announced the filing of two crimi- Feuer also warned homeowners Office spokesman Ed Winter iden- Loma Vista Drive after the two col- take those steps.” nal cases as part of his office’s not to pay up front fees for services aggressive work to stop loan modi- and not to make payments to indi- fication scam artists. viduals other than their lender or “Even as we emerge from the loan servicer. He also cautioned foreclosure crisis, struggling home- that that homeowners should never Investigators need help finding murder suspect owners remain targets for loan transfer titles to individuals or Detectives with the Los Angeles about a suspicious death in the unknown and the investigation is modification scams,” Feuer said. companies promising loan modifi- Police Department’s Northeast 4700 block of North Figueroa ongoing. Anyone with information “We need to do everything we can cation. Division are seeking help in identi- Street. They discovered the victim, is urged to call Det. Lunchuk or to empower them and prevent them For information on avoiding fying a suspect responsible for the Kaelyn Michael Tarin, inside a tent Officer Watterson, with the from being victimized.” loan modification scams and the murder of 19-year-old victim on suffering from a gunshot wound. Northeast Division, at (323)561- More than 2,000 homeowners in upcoming City Attorney’s Office Jan. 17. Paramedics responded and pro- 3421. During weekends and off- Los Angeles were in default on symposiums, visit www.lacityat- At approximately 12:12 p.m., nounced Tarin dead at scene. hours, call the LAPD’s 24-hour their mortgage in 2015, according torney.org. patrol officers responded to a call The motive of the murder is hotline at (877)LAPD247. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 January 7, 2016 Animal activists hold vigil on Mayor’s block n Group claims Garcetti said Connie Llanos, the mayor’s “The department needs to be press secretary. “Since taking dragged into the 21st century,” Bell failed to deliver on promises office, the mayor has made signifi- said. By GreGory Cornfield cant progress on a number of cru- Since the vigil, Barnette cial fronts, including our live/save explained via email where she and A hearse and approximately 60 rate.” the department stand regarding somberly dressed animal rights According to the coalition, some of the issues raised by the activists gathered for a “candlelight Garcetti made promises several coalition. vigil” on Mayor Eric Garcetti’s months ago to members of the She believes in spay/neuter laws block on Irving Boulevard on Animal Welfare Rescue because they lead to better health Sunday night to honor animals that Community of Los Angeles that he for dogs and they reduce aggression have died in the streets and shelters would work with them to find solu- in most cases. She explained that of Los Angeles. tions to problems that face the ani- the city annually provides funding The Coalition for a Humane Los mal services department. In from its General Fund to provide Angeles hosted the event that exchange, the group promised they vouchers for free spay/neuter for included a toy stuffed animal in a would stop protesting outside of his low-income community members. photo by Gregory Cornfield casket, moments of silence and house. But nothing has changed, “(Families) are presented with an A hearse is set up in front of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s house Sunday night. prayers for the animals in the city. the group said, and they have not unwanted litter that they [can’t] The Coalition for a Humane Los Angeles and community members Community members holding can- been able to reach Garcetti or his afford to take care of, can’t find joined to voice concerns and march around the Irving Boulevard. dles took turns describing their con- deputies. homes for, can’t sell and they feel cerns with the Los Angeles Animal The Coalition for Humane Los bad to turn them into a shelter,” The city operates six shelters and “No shelter deaths for space are Services Department and the condi- Angeles is also calling for Garcetti Barnette said. has an agreement with Best Friends acceptable,” Barnette said. tions of the city’s shelters. The to fire Animal Services general The department conducts out- to operate a seventh. She said the “However, we are finally making event was peaceful; there was no manager Brenda Barnette for her reach by giving spay/neuter presen- department has had challenges with steady progress toward achieving yelling or chanting. Somber funere- alleged disinterest in re-establish- tations at schools and community misting systems to cool the kennels an 85-90 percent live/save rate to al music played quietly. ing the Reserve Animal Control meetings. Barnette said the city and heat failures to warm the ken- meet the ‘no kill’ goal established The group called on the mayor to Officers program. included money in the department’s nels at the shelters. for Los Angeles some 10-15 years provide “world class” leadership But in 2015, Garcetti budgeted budget to hire part-time License “Unless [City General Services ago.” and service, instead of allowing more resources to customer service Canvassers and the department Department] can’t get parts right Contrary to what the Coalition “packs of dogs” to roam the streets. and regulatory enforcement and launched the Administrative away, the repairs are done prompt- for Humane Society claimed, They also claimed that animals approved hiring 32 new animal Citation program. Canvassers go ly,” Barnette said. Barnette said volunteerism rates are housed at animal services are shiv- control officers, Llanos said. door-to-door checking for unli- Barnette pointed to the city’s up. ering in cages because of broken “He looks forward to continued censed dogs and providing resi- live/save rate for dogs and cats Members of the coalition want heaters, among other issues plagu- collaboration with our department dents with information about how leaving the shelter which is 77 Garcetti to address the issues they ing the department. and all animal-loving Angelenos as to get vouchers or discount coupons percent this year – a 20 percent have with the department and cre- “Mayor Garcetti appreciates the we continue building on the good to encourage spaying/neutering. improvement since 2011-2012. ate a commission with full control commitment of Angelenos who work that’s been done,” she added. Officers give citations when they There were 7,014 shelter deaths of the department. They also want hold us accountable as we work to Michael Bell, leader of the coali- find an unlicensed or unaltered dog for dogs and cats in 2014-2015, updates from the mayor’s office to make our Animal Services tion, said Barnette is not doing her or cat, and the fine doubles if the more than 13,000 fewer than 2011- discuss shelter issues and solu- Department the best in the nation,” job to protect animals. owner does not comply. 2012. tions.

6.7 million international visitors Bob Blumenfield, chair of the Los Angeles breaks tourism records five years in a row last year. More than 779,000 Trade, Commerce and Technology Los Angeles tourism surged to its bers keep the city on pace to reach city keeps setting records in the Chinese tourists visited the city last Committee. “We are a destination, fifth consecutive year of record- Mayor Eric Garcetti’s goal of 50 tourism sector because we are year –13 percent more than in not only for our natural beauty, breaking growth in 2015. A total of million annual visitors by 2020. investing billions at our airport, in 2014. Visitorship from South Korea mountains and beaches, our theme 45.5 million tourists visited the city “Los Angeles is a place where mass transit and other assets that also spiked, with an increase of 11 parks and world famous land- last year – an increase of 1.3 mil- the world comes together for cul- are making L.A. more exciting and percent over the previous year. marks, but also for those wishing lion over 2014 – according to the tural experiences and celebrated accessible than ever. The sky’s the “L.A. is truly a global city, as to do business with the third Los Angeles Tourism & attractions that cannot be found limit.” this year’s numbers demonstrate largest metropolitan economy in Convention Board. The latest num- anywhere else,” Garcetti said. “Our Overall, Los Angeles welcomed and confirm,” said Councilman the world.” 6 January 7, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

The daylong celebration on Jan. 30 takes place in the new school Where laughing in class is OK building and includes a series of n Orleans, said she feels right at one-hour specialty workshops Expansion celebration home living in Los Angeles and from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. for past WeHo launches CitylineX includes performances believes the school’s location has and present students and new also helped push her to develop sketch and improv shows free and and workshops her writing and acting skills. open to the public, featuring stu- at Tacos and Transit event By Patricia Sanchez “I think there’s something about dents, Sunday Company, L.A. that nurtures your character Teachers, Main Company and Lyric Lewis started her journey and creative side,” Lewis said. “It alumni, from 3:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m. at The Groundlings School nearly really gives you the space to think Lewis said she is excited about seven years ago. She entered the freely and expand.” performing and looks forward to program after graduating from Lewis said she’s excited to see exploring the new school building. Syracuse University to hone her how the programs will develop in “I can’t wait to check out [the the new, expanded space. improvisation skills and pursue building],” Lewis said. “I think it’s “I think it will be more of an her dream of becoming a sketch going to be a little taste of every- outlet for students and provide comedy actor and writer. With just thing that The Groundlings School a few months left in her final train- them with a lot more classes and has to offer to its students and the ing program, she is excited to see activities,” Lewis said. “It will community.” The Groundlings School expand. give them a platform to grow and “I’ve always wanted to do make things happen.” In addition to the new building, sketch performances,” Lewis said. Allain Rochel, The Groundlings Rochel said The Groundlings “[The Groundlings School] really School’s new manager, said with School is creating more outreach helped sharpen my improv skills, seven rooms, a student perfor- opportunities for the community. and it’s been a great addition to the mance space and state-of-the-art “We’re working to increase our more traditional training I sound and lighting systems, the diversity outreach programs, and received from Syracuse.” new building adds to the school’s just a few months ago we connect- After 40 years of improvisation capacity to cater to its students. ed with Fairfax High School to programs, The Groundlings “One thing I was struck by dur- offer free classes to high school School is moving into a new ing my first three months here is students,” Rochel said. “[The new building, and on Saturday, Jan. 30, how much care and detail the space] will help to elevate our pro- photo by Gregory Cornfield it will celebrate its new space, school puts into its students and grams and uphold the philosophy located at 7280 Melrose Ave., with performances,” Rochel said. “This of this school.” several performances and work- new building will give us a boost The Groundlings School, he The city of West Hollywood hosted the official launch of CitylineX not just with the quality of our shops open to the public. Lewis said, also offers quarterly scholar- — the city’s new free rush-hour commuter service to connect West will be one of many performers. classrooms, but also with provid- ships and is accepting applications Hollywood with the Metro Red Line Station at Hollywood and Lewis said she came to The ing us the adequate space to house for the next quarter through April. Groundlings School with a lot of more students and activities. It Highland. Lewis said although she has West Hollywood Mayor Lindsey P. Horvath and city council mem- raw talent. During her time at will give students the chance to four months left before she finish- Syracuse University, her profes- mingle, meet and collaborate with bers joined the “Tacos and Transit” kick-off reception at West es her final six-month program at sors told her she was always very far more people than previously Hollywood Library’s Auto Court at 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. At 5:30 The Groundlings School, she is theatrical, and she felt like her possible.” p.m., the shuttle departed for the Hollywood and Highland Metro presence was a little too bold and He said Saturday’s perfor- excited to see all the positive new Red Line Station. dynamic for traditional training mances and workshops will be a changes it will undergo this year CitylineX will operate during morning and evening commuting programs. small introduction to what the and is grateful for the time she has hours on weekdays, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. “My professors told me to take school will be able to do. spent at the school. and from approximately 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., bookending regular it down a notch,” Lewis said. “I think it’s going to be a really “The Groundlings School helps Cityline service, which runs within West Hollywood. CitylineX will “‘This is Shakespeare,’ they packed day,” Rochel said. “There you to embrace all the weird little offer seven trips in the morning and five trips in the evening with would tell me, but I always want- will be free classes, hours of stu- stuff about yourself and teaches mini-bus shuttles providing service at approximately 15- to 20- ed to put more flair into it. I felt dent team performances and an you how to put it out there in a minute intervals. like [The Groundlings School] Improv Jam in the evening. All creative and productive way,” For CitylineX information, including a map and schedule, visit really catered to my character.” Lewis said. “I feel like this has this will help us to explore our weho.org/cityline. Lewis, originally from New new space.” been the best thing for me.” Students suspensions, expulsions down in CA three years in a row State Superintendent of Public effective solutions to increase Instruction Tom Torlakson school attendance and learning.” announced a 13.9 percent decline The CDE initiated forums and in the number of students expelled workshops to make districts, during the 2014-15 academic administrators and teachers aware year, and a 12.8 percent decrease of “restorative justice” programs in the number of students sus- that help students understand the pended compared to the year nature and consequences of their before. This marks the third year actions. Other strategies include in a row of significant declines in teaching life skills and emotional both areas. control. Since 2011-12, when the CDE data revealed that students California Department of in certain ethnic groups experi- Education (CDE) began collecting enced a disproportionate percent- and reporting detailed data, sus- age of expulsions and suspen- pensions have declined by 33.6 sions. Lawmakers sought to percent and expulsions have reduce those offenses and passed dropped 40.4 percent. Statewide, Assembly Bill 420 in 2013 that 919 fewer students were expelled limits suspensions and expulsions in 2014-15 compared to the year for disruptive behavior in certain before. Similarly, 35,780 fewer grades. A disparity persists, as students were suspended. The latest figures reflect efforts African-American students repre- by the CDE and school districts to sent 6 percent of total statewide provide alternative programs and enrollment but make up a 16.4 options to keep more children in percent of students suspended, a school. rate identical to last year. White “The research and data are students represent 24.6 percent of abundantly clear in this area: total enrollment, but make up 20.9 Removing children from school percent of those suspended. and keeping them away from an Hispanic students account for educational environment can be 53.6 percent of total enrollment very harmful,” Torlakson said. and represent 54 percent of those “This continuing decline in sus- suspended. pensions and expulsions is a The suspension and expulsion tremendous credit to CDE staff, data are available on the CDE’s local districts, administrators, DataQuest. Downloadable data teachers and parents who are all files are available at working together to develop cde.ca.gov/ds/sd/sd/filesesd.asp. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 January 7, 2016 State lawmaker launches new effort to regulate drones n within five miles of major airports ance and allowing people to sue dri- Law would require and out of an operator’s line of vers who are involved in accidents. license plates, GPS sight. Federal laws also prohibit “One could imagine the auto drone operators from flying near industry balking at the idea of reg- and insurance airports and ban them from being istration requirements at the turn- By Edwin FolvEn flown higher than 400 feet in ele- of-the-century, but the industry sur- vation. vived,” Gatto said. “As technology State Assemblyman Mike Gatto The West Hollywood City evolves, so must our laws in order (D-Glendale) has authored legisla- Council granted final approval to protect our citizenry. This is a tion that would further regulate the Tuesday to an ordinance requiring sensible measure that will increase unmanned aircraft known as drones drone operators to apply for a per- public safety and encourage purchased by hobbyists and other mit to operate drones in the city. responsible use of drones in non-commercial operators. The city’s ordinance also prohibits California.” Known as the Drone Act of 2016, them from being flown within 25 Mike Fortin, owner of the legislation would require drones feet of people, capturing images of CineDrones, a West Hollywood- sold in California to have physical people on private property without based company that supplies com- or electronic license plates that their consent and operating out of mercial drones for filming, said he authorities could use to identify the the operator’s line of sight or at an is uncertain about the need for elevation higher than 400 feet. aircraft if they are involved in colli- additional state registration and Gatto likened drones to automo- sions or are located after interfering questioned the “patchwork” of biles needing for strict regulations, with manned aircraft. Gatto is also laws that has been proposed at dif- and said the insurance requirement photo courtesy of CineDrones calling for drones to be equipped ferent levels of government for has not been addressed. He added Assemblyman Mike Gatto is proposing an additional level of regulation with GPS technology that would hobbyist drone operation. automatically force them to land if that state regulations are needed “The states are trying to get in for non-commercial drone operators in California. they are flown near an airport or because there are no federal or local on a molecular level. If it’s regis- adds to the confusion.” required to be insured and FAA other sensitive sites, and for a laws that address all of the issues tered with the FAA, then it’s However, Fortin added that the approved. We will have to see if requirement that drone operators pertaining to drone flight. already registered,” Fortin said. insurance requirement could be a there is a need for hobbyist drones buy insurance when the aircraft are “A situation where you have “It’s furthering the ignorance of step in the right direction. to be insured as well. On the state purchased, much the same way piecemeal laws isn’t effective,” the whole thing. Operators are “I am on the fence about the level, I can certainly see that.” automobile insurance is required Gatto said. “You need to have uni- hearing one thing from the FAA insurance, but it may be a good Gatto’s law will next be when a vehicle is purchased. form regulations in place statewide and another thing from the state or thing,” Fortin said. “On the com- assigned to an Assembly commit- Gatto’s call for tighter regula- that protect the well-being of all local municipalities, and it just mercial end, all drones are tee for review. tions for drones comes on the residents in our state.” heels of the Federal Aviation The amount of insurance to be Administration requiring hobby- required and the cost has not been ists who purchase unmanned air- worked out. Gatto said it could cost craft to register them with federal as little as $1, and would ensure authorities. The cities of Los people are covered for liability if Angeles and West Hollywood drones go out of control and crash have also approved regulations for into people or property. He cited drones that augment federal regu- laws enacted in the early 1900s at lations. Los Angeles’ ordinance the beginning of the automobile age prohibits drones from being flown “revolutionary” in requiring insur- City attorney files charges against drone operators Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Park and within three miles of hos- Feuer announced Wednesday that pital heliports. The drone was his office has filed two criminal seized and Ponce was cited. cases against drone operators, the On Dec. 12, 2015, Chappell was first prosecutions under the city’s cited by police for allegedly operat- new ordinance restricting drone ing a drone at an altitude higher operation. than 400 feet and within a quarter- “Operating a drone near traf- mile of Hooper Heliport, the LAPD ficked airspace places pilots and the Air Support Division base in down- public at serious risk,” Feuer said. town Los Angeles. A helicopter “We’ll continue to use our new city coming in to land allegedly had to law to hold drone operators alter its path to avoid the drone. accountable and keep our residents Officers on the ground were noti- safe.” fied and the device was seized. Michael Ponce, 20, and Arvel The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Chappell, 35, were each charged office has prosecuted drone opera- with two criminal counts stemming tors under existing laws – including from separate incidents. The trespassing – for flying over certain charges allege the defendants oper- areas and obstructing police activity. ated a drone within five miles of an “While people may think that airport without permission and flying a drone is a minor or victim- allegedly operated the device at an less crime, the results could be dev- altitude higher than 400 feet. astating,” said Councilman Chappell was also charged with Mitchell Englander, 12th District, one additional count of operating a chair of the Los Angeles City drone at a time other than during Council Public Safety Committee. daylight. If convicted, Ponce and “We saw firsthand what happened Chappell could face up to six during a major brush fire where months in jail and a $1,000 fine. drones grounded firefighting heli- Arraignment for both defendants is copters. A single drone can take scheduled for Feb. 22. down a helicopter or an airplane. If On Dec. 9, 2015, Ponce was drones fly, first responders can’t.” allegedly observed by an LAPD Assistant supervising attorney helicopter operating a drone in Benjamin Karabian is prosecuting excess of 400 feet over Griffith the cases.

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On Jan. 28, the Greater Wilshire Church, at 4350 Wilshire Blvd. and Neighborhood Council, in partner- will take about three hours. ship with the Los Angeles Homeless Volunteers will count each of the 14 Services Agency (LAHSA), will join census tracts by walking and driving with many other neighborhood coun- in teams of four. cils throughout Los Angeles to con- The Mid City West deployment duct the annual census of men, site is at NCJW, at 543 N. Fairfax women, youth and families experi- Ave, and pizza from Fairfax encing homelessness. LAHSA is Avenue’s Prime Pizza will be served. calling for more volunteers. To register for your local count, The GWNC count will begin at 8 visit theycountwillyou.org/volun- p.m. at the Wilshire Methodist teer_registration_home. 8 January 21, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

ByNew patricia art sanchez show invites community interaction evoke reflective thoughts about is an exhibit created first and fore- various facets of life. most as a therapeutic tool. When local artists Michael Being Present Mafia is influ- “You see a lot of art being used Haight and David Festa discuss art, enced by literature and other in therapy, but we want to go they speak with fluidity and confi- artists, they explained. Haight said beyond that and create art for the dence as they go into deep conver- when he was thinking about the sole reason of being therapeutic … sation about community involve- direction for a new art project, he to communicate with our audi- ment and social change. Their pas- thought about an expert from ence,” Festa said. sions, they said, come from the Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” He explained that the name expressive release they get by cre- where individuals are stuck in a stems from a joke the two artists ating art, an experience they cave with their backs turned made and from a reference to believe everyone should have against the world. another performing art showcase. access to and the foundation for “It’s that idea of pulling people “There was an artist in New York their newest project. out of the cave to experience art for who sat in an art gallery and photo by Patricia Sanchez Being Present Mafia, Haight and themselves,” Haight said. “We give engaged with people passing by,” Festa’s new art exhibition running them the opportunity to have this Festa said. “We thought, ‘Well Being Present Mafia takes everyday items and turns them into interac- Jan. 22-27 at the Soze Gallery in therapeutic and engaging experi- what if we could do something tive artwork meant to evoke emotions and reactions from viewers. West Hollywood, is a six-day exhi- ence with art and see if they want similar, only with a mafia of peo- bition that includes changing inter- to go back into the cave after- ple.’” aged as a result of the workshops. to the transformation of her gallery active art galleries, performances wards.” Both artists have Masters in Fine Each day is meant to challenge, space and to see the reaction from and lectures meant to probe and Festa said Being Present Mafia Arts degrees from Claremont entertain and help audience mem- participants and onlookers. Graduate University and said bers come to terms with themselves “I like everything that they’re school was important in shaping and use art as a medium for that doing because it’s a different direc- their artistic careers. Festa said he expression. tion from where I was going and Haight wanted to find a way to “If you think about art as a tool, before,” Kao said. “Each day is dif- WeHo property owners now incorporate scholarly lectures and then it makes sense to make it inter- ferent. It’s interactive and has workshops into their art projects to active and tangible,” Haight said. workshops. It’s an art lover’s teach a little bit of their practice to “Tools aren’t meant to be kept on dream, and everybody needs a little eligible for retrofit incentives anyone interested. display. If they’re kept in pristine change. I think this will surprise a West Hollywood for the first time perimeter of the crawl space to keep “Art school was imperative in condition it means they aren’t lot of people.” has been added to a statewide the house from toppling off of its shaping and teaching me a lot of being used for what they’re made Art therapy, instruction, collabo- incentive program developed by the foundation. the skills I utilize in my artwork,” to do.” ration, critique and discussion all California Residential Mitigation The opportunity to obtain assis- Festa said. “I think that schooling Toowee Kao, director of the Soze come together in Being Present Program to help homeowners tance to retrofit older houses fol- was necessary, so why not open it Gallery, said she’s excited to host Mafia to incite audience participa- defray the cost of seismic retrofits lows an announcement last month up to others?” the exhibition. In an area saturated tion and bring forth a new way of to their houses. by the city of West Hollywood Haight said for him, the interac- by pristine art and “don’t touch” thinking. Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) about its comprehensive Seismic tive portion of their exhibit poses galleries, she said, it’s great to have “We’re going to have workshops, has expanded to include home own- Building Survey, which is catalogu- important questions on an individ- the opportunity to step outside the lectures and even dance parties,” ers in zip codes 90046, 90048 and ing the city’s existing building stock ual and societal level. norm. Haight said. “What we really want 90069 to help pay up to $3,000 in in order to help the city determine “What is it that you need or “I wanted to do something differ- to do is get people to think from a costs associated with retrofitting steps forward for a seismic retrofit want? Why do you think you need ent and … I saw their works last different perspective and see things houses to reduce earthquake dam- program. The current survey is con- those things? Why do others think year and was really impressed,” from every possible angle.” age. tinuing through February. you need those things? Why do Kao said. “It was very interactive Being Present Mafia will be held Registration for the program will For information regarding build- others think they need those things and you could touch things and par- at the Soze Gallery located at 935 be open through February. ing permits or general building and themselves?” Haight asked. ticipate. When you think of gal- N. Fairfax Ave. Gallery hours are Homeowners can find information safety questions, call the city of According to Haight, each night leries and art exhibits you usually from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and during and participation details at West Hollywood at (323)848-6475. is meant to evoke certain emotions think of barriers and distance to the the evening Haight and Festa will EarthquakeBraceBolt.com. Once For people who are deaf or hearing and questions. From fear to ecstasy, art, but this is different.” hold interactive performances registration ends, qualifying home- impaired, call TTY (323)848-6496. he said, all emotions are encour- Kao said she’s looking forward from 7-10 p.m. owners will be selected through a random drawing. Residential seismic retrofitting is done by bolting a house to its foun- dation to improve the connection between the wood framing and the Replacement concrete foundation and by adding plywood bracing around the DOOR SALE 10-20% O Schiff seeks See Store For Details nominations for Installation Not Included 2016 Woman of the Year Award Every March, in recognition of Women’s History Month, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) honors outstanding women from the com- munities of the 28th Congressional District. Schiff invites nominations from anyone residing in the district, which includes East Hollywood, Echo Park, Griffith Park, Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, Los Feliz, Silver Lake and West Hollywood. “Each year I look forward to Interior Doors receiving nominations for the ‘Woman of the Year Award’ and Free Estimates | 323.248.0840 learning more about what individu- als are doing in the 28th District to improve our community,” Schiff sauid. While there are no specific criteria for nomination, Schiff looks for women who, through work or volun- 7769 Santa Monica Blvd. teerism, have improved the quality West Hollywood, CA 90046 of life in their community. Nominations can be sent to Mary www.tashmans.com Hovagimian at mary.hovagimi- Serving West Hollywood Since 1961 [email protected]. The deadline is February 15. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 January 21, 2016

‘Run to Remember’ pays LADWPThe Los Angeles Board of Water calls for higher electricityenergy efficiency programs rates to meet and Power Commissioners unani- “Without this rate state climate change mandates. mously approved power rate increase, we will “This power rate increase will tribute to first responders increases Tuesday to continue fund two main things – meeting the transforming the city’s power sup- default on our local, state and federal mandates to ply to renewable energy sources, as mandates and risk ensure that we convert our power well as to modernize and upgrade power disruptions resources to renewables and repair- power infrastructure to increase ing our aging and broken infra- efficiency and reliability. that would have structure,” said Mel Levine, presi- The proposal also creates new astronomical costs dent of the Board of Water and accountability measures and check- and significant Power. “Without this rate increase, in periods to assess progress toward we will default on our mandates goals over the five-year rate period. impacts to our and risk power disruptions that The proposed electric rate ordi- quality of life.” would have astronomical costs and nance will now be sent to the Los significant impacts to our quality of Angeles City Council for consider- -Mel Levine, president of the life.” ation. Board of Water and Power Approximately 80 percent of The recommended power rate new power revenues are necessary ordinance provides a $5.85 average to meet clean energy and climate monthly increase for residential reach and incorporates input from change goals and regulatory customers using a typical amount residents, businesses, stakeholders requirements. Over the next 10 to of energy (500 kilowatt-hours per and the Office of Public 15 years, LADWP will eliminate month) at the end of five years. Accountability/Ratepayer Advocate. the use of coal power in order to That represents an average monthly The five-year electric rate pro- reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase of $1.17, or 1.56 percent posal will allow the Los Angeles expand renewable energy to 33 per- photo courtesy of the Fourth Council District Office each year. Department of Water and Power cent of power sales by 2020, and The inaugural “Run to Remember-Los Angeles” will be held on Depending on the amount of (LADWP) to accelerate the increase energy efficiency to Sunday, Jan. 24 at The Grove. power a customer uses, a monthly replacement of aging power infra- reduce electricity use by 15 percent “Run to Remember” was launched in Boston in 2005 to recognize bill for electric service could structure, continue modernizing by 2020. The law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. After years of increase between $4.20 to $26.30 at power plants to reduce ocean water LADWP expects the proposed sending LAPD teams to run in the Boston race, a group of officers the end of five years. The proposed cooling, improve efficiency and power rate ordinance to be consid- partnered with the Boston Police Runners Club to establish “Run to ordinance will provide average increase the utility’s ability to sup- ered by the city council in the com- Remember-Los Angeles.” The “Run to Remember-Los Angeles” will annual revenue increases of $144 port renewable energy. The funding ing weeks along with the water rate honor fallen law enforcement officers as well as firefighters and other million over the next five years, for will also support the growth of ordinance approved by the board first responders. a total of $720 million. rooftop solar projects and will on Dec. 15. The run includes a half-marathon and five-mile race. More than The board’s approval came after enable LADWP to continue For information, visit 5,000 runners are anticipated, including teams of law enforcement more than six months of public out- expanding renewable energy and www.MyLADWP.com. officers from agencies throughout the U.S. The run begins at 7 a.m. on The Grove Drive, and will follow a route through Hollywood, tak- ing a detour into the Paramount Studios backlot. The event will con- clude at 11 a.m. in Pan Pacific Park. “Run to Remember-Los Angeles” will raise funding for Operation Progress Los Angeles, the CHP 11-99 Foundation, Sheriff’s Youth Foundation and LAFD Foundation. ANNUAL REPORTS: DUTY OR OPPORTUNITY? Numerous street closures will be in effect during the “Run to Remember-Los Angeles.” For information, street closures along the route and registration, visit www.RuntoRememberLA.org. Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu (second from left), 4th Section 216 of the Los Angeles City Charter provides that every officer or board District, and Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th District, were joined by of the City government shall make and present to the Mayor and council an annu- members of law enforcement who are participating in the run. Ryu al report relating to their work. and some members of his staff are also running in the event. And since council member and departmental Chief Administrative officers are, by definition, Officers of the City, the 58 officials named on the city’s list of Department Heads must surely regard Section 216 as a duty. Mayor appoints new general But there’s more than one way to consider Section 216. It could be viewed as a manager of finance department new way to tell Angelenos what City government is doing for them – what they’re Mayor Eric Garcetti on Tuesday Greuel. getting for the money they send City Hall. appointed executive Claire Bartels She oversaw the successful general manager of the Los Angeles implementation of the new enter- Consider how a clever Councilmember might make his annual report. At the out- Office of Finance. prise financial management system set, he’d describe the conditions that affected his work: poverty, homelessness, “Claire brings institutional and helped launch ControlPanelLA, gangs, lack of public transportation, etc. Then, indicating the budget and the knowledge, years of experience opening the way to greater trans- running complex operations and fis- parency and accountability through workforce available to him (and using a year’s worth of notes) he’d document the cal management expertise to the open financial data. number and kind of constituent services his Council District had provided. In Office of Finance,” Garcetti said. Bartels has been serving Los addition, he’d document (again, from notes) his work on the Council floor and his “Her knowledge and understanding Angeles for nearly 30 years, begin- service on Council Committees. of customer service, and her com- ning in the General Services mitment to transparency, give her Department. Later, she served as a the tools necessary to enhance and special projects deputy for OK. But imagine, if you can, the impact annual reports of 18 elected officials modernize the department.” Councilwoman Cindy Misci-kows- might have on the people of Los Angeles! How would Angelenos respond to the A central support department, the ki and as chief of staff for then- Mayor, the City Attorney, the Controller and the 15 City Councilmembers? Office of Finance oversees tax and Councilwomen Greuel. permit collection, cash management She was also appointed by former And what if the other 40 City agencies also reported to the people of Los and short-term investments. The Mayor Richard Riordan to head his department, along with the Los Targeted Neighborhood Initiative in Angeles? The Police Department, the Fire Department, the Department of Water Angeles Controller’s Office and the 2000 where she was responsible for & Power, etc. – what if all 40 send the people a year-end report explaining what City Administrative Officer, over- managing and administering a $36 their organization has been doing to make life better in Los Angeles – WOW! sees a majority of fiscal services for million program providing neigh- the city. borhoods with resources to increase Friends, with the Office of Finance, the Zoo, the Bureau of Sanitation – with the “I applaud the mayor’s choice of economic development and to Claire for the Office of Finance,” reduce blight in the community. Department of Recreation & Parks, the Library, the Ethics Commission, the City City Controller Ron Galperin said. “I am honored to serve as the Engineer, the Purchasing Agent – with every other entity in the City government “For the past two-and-a-half years, general manager of finance, a reporting to the public, it really looks like a new day is just around the corner!! Claire has been a catalyst for department that plays an important change and transparency in my role in the mayor’s vision of a well- THE DUTY EXISTS; THE OPPORTUNITY? WELL, THAT DEPENDS ON OUR office – and her appointment will run and fiscally sustainable city only serve to further strengthen the government,” Bartels said. “I look LEADERS! partnership between finance and the forward to working with the mayor, controller.” the controller and stakeholders to Bartels brings seven years of modernize the department,” Samuel Sperling executive-level experience in the Bartels replaces the former gener- city’s fiscal operations, most recent- al manager Antoinette Christovale [email protected] (626) 576-8396 01-21-16 ly serving as executive officer and who retired earlier this month. The chief deputy controller for Galperin appointment must be approved by and former controller Wendy the Los Angeles City Council. 10 January 21, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

LACCD board promises AHFAIDS Healthcareunveils Foundation bus with a message during parade (AHF) commemorated Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 18 by moreThe Los Angeles access Community toAmericans education with a postsec- participating in the MLK Day College District (LACCD) ondary degree or credential by parade in South Los Angeles and Board of Trustees has unani- 2020. The campaign has a hosting free HIV awareness and mously approved a resolution to national advisory board headed testing events in nearly a dozen improve college access and by honorary chair Dr. Jill Biden, U.S. cities around the country. The completion rates for students of wife of Vice President Joe organization’s new bus wrapped in the district’s nine colleges. Biden, and honorary vice chair the message “AIDS Is A Civil The board created the Los Jim Geringer, former governor Rights Issue” was unveiled at the Angeles College Promise initia- of Wyoming. Scott Svonkin, parade. tive to ensure that students have president of the Los Angeles As African American and Latino access to higher education. Community College District communities continue to be dis- The goal is to build wide- Board of Trustees, is one of the proportionately affected by spread support for free commu- 18 members of the advisory HIV/AIDS in the United States, nity college education for all board. AHF advocates are promoting the responsible students and create “I am honored and humbled message HIV/AIDS is a civil a broad public understanding to be a part of this campaign. It rights issue and that access to care that free community college is is a great responsibility to repre- and treatment for HIV/AIDS an investment in America’s sent Los Angeles in the effort to should be a universal human right. future and a necessary continua- convince Congress and the According to the Centers for photo courtesy of AHF tion after K-12 education. nation of the need to make com- Disease Control and Prevention, AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s new bus debuted at the MLK Day parade African Americans account for 44 The LACCD Board of munity college tuition free,” on Monday in South Los Angeles. Trustees will work collabora- Svonkin said. “It is clear to me percent of people with HIV/AIDS tively with business partners, that President Obama under- in the United States, yet only chambers of commerce, eco- stands that community colleges account for 12 percent of the popu- black and brown families from of access to clinics for care and nomic and workforce develop- can be the path to a brighter lation. Latinos account for 21 per- coast to coast today, especially in HIV testing, as well as to condoms ment organizations, philan- future for so many. I, myself, cent of all new HIV infections the Southeast where stigma and and safer sex educational opportu- thropic associations and elected am a high school dropout, and nationwide, yet represent only 16 lack of access to care remain major nities. Stigma surrounding officials to achieve the goals, the goal is to give students like I percent of the U.S. population. factors to overcome. From the HIV/AIDS also exists in the com- and they will advocate for legis- was the chance to go to col- “One of the most enduring lega- streets of Atlanta to the halls of munities, preventing people from lation that provides the frame- lege.” cies of Martin Luther King Jr. is Congress, we must keep pressure learning their HIV status or from work and sustainable funding The LACCD Board of the way he encouraged everyday on our local, state and national seeking care and speaking honestly for a statewide California Trustees has passed other reso- citizens to take a stand in their elected leaders to direct needed with their sexual partners if they Promise Program. lutions in support the America’s communities for social justice and funding and resources to those who know they are positive. AHF repre- Since President Obama intro- College Promise Act. The equal access to jobs, economic are on the frontlines in the fight sentatives said society and the duced America’s College LACCD has become a necessity opportunity, housing and health against HIV/AIDS in the commu- healthcare industry have marginal- Promise, the White House has for thousands of people of all care,” said Christopher Johnson, nities of color.” ized members of the communities worked to form coalitions that ages to attain lucrative and sat- chair of the AHF Black AIDS AHF contends that dispropor- because of sexual orientation and advocate for universal two-year isfying jobs and careers, and to Crisis Taskforce. “Despite the tionately high numbers of race, blocking essential treatment, college, stressing the need to four-year university, Svonkin strides we’ve made in many impor- HIV/AIDS cases among communi- care and education. increase the number of added. tant socioeconomic areas, statistics ties of color may be caused by For information, visit www.aid- show that HIV/AIDS is ravaging numerous factors, including a lack shealth.org.

Community mourns pioneering Assemblyman calls for reforms to city parking laws Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D- and require cities to promptly dumped on a city street. Los Angeles) has authored a pack- make spaces available to motorists “Occasionally, the state needs to LGBT activist and author age of reforms that will make after street-sweeping. step in and remind our local gov- parking policies more fair and The legislation will also require ernments that parking a vehicle affordable for motorists. cities installing new high-tech should be an efficient practice and The California Parking Bill of meters to allow demand-based not another big hassle designed to Rights will change substantially pricing. Motorists should not be separate motorists from their how cities and other local govern- required to pay the same fare at 11 money,” Gatto said. “These simple ments manage and enforce parking p.m. that is required at 11 a.m., and practical policy changes will laws, providing relief from unjust Gatto said. make life easier for Californians citations. The legislation will pro- The legislation will reduce the who just want to park their cars hibit cities from ticketing ability of tow companies to fine and go about their business.” motorists who park at broken individuals for cars illegally Gatto is the chair of the meters, prohibit valet-parking parked due to criminal activity that Assembly Utilities & Commerce operators from taking metered was no fault of the owner. The Committee and the longest-serv- spots or loading zones, prohibit assemblyman said car-theft vic- ing current member of the State cities from hiring private compa- tims should not face high towing Assembly. For information, visit nies as parking “bounty hunters,” and storage bills because a car was www.asm.ca.gov/gatto.

LieuCongressman authors Ted W. Lieu VA (D- seismicsecured $35 millionsafety for seismic and thoseconstruction who have served our act coun- Los Angeles) last week introduced retrofits and renovations at the West try,” Lieu said. “Placing our veter-

photo courtesy of Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl’s Office the Fiscal Year 2016 Veterans LA VA campus. This year, Lieu and ans and their health care providers Administration (VA) Seismic Feinstein are seeking an additional in buildings not fit to withstand an Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, 3rd District, and Safety and Construction $35 million for further seismic earthquake does not meet the members of the LGBT community are mourning the death on Jan. Authorization Act to authorize retrofits and renovation. American standard.” 10 of Jeanne Córdova, an author, activist and pioneer of the LGBT funds for critical projects at VA The new act would provide $563 VA seismic safety and construc- movement. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors facilities throughout California, million for California projects, tion funds are especially crucial for adjourned its meeting in her memory on Jan. 12. Córdova (right) is including $35 million for the West including funds for Building 208 at California, where the U.S. pictured with Kuehl (center) and Torie Osborn, former CEO of the Los Angeles VA. the West LA VA campus. Geological Survey estimates a mag- Los Angeles LGBT Center. Last year, joint legislation by “One of our greatest responsibili- nitude 6.7 or greater earthquake “Jeanne was a friend and a constant leader in the struggle for Lieu and Senator Dianne Feinstein ties in Congress is to provide for strikes every 6.3 years. LGBT equality,” Kuehl said. “She organized the first national les- bian conference held at UCLA in the 1970s, which, as a very young associate dean of students, I got to sign off on and staff. [She also] created and published a national lesbian publication, ‘The Lesbian Tide,’ and founded the Gay & Lesbian Community Yellow Pages.” Córdova also recently founded the Jeanne R. Córdova Fund at the LibrariesThe Los Angeles Public to Librarywaiveaccounts fees that have for been frozenoverdue due fines,” saidbooks city librarian John F. Astraea Foundation to offer financial support to lesbians, feminists (LAPL) will allow patrons to to overdue fines will be reactivat- Szabo. “Materials can be returned and members of non-conforming communities. She is well known return overdue books without ed, allowing people to begin using to the circulation desk or book for the book, “When We Were Outlaws: A Memoir of Love & charge during its “Missing You” their library cards again. drop at any library. If materials are Revolution.” campaign from Feb. 1-14. “We are thrilled to offer people lost, patrons may replace them “Our heartfelt thoughts are with her spouse, Lynn Ballen, and the Residents can return overdue, this unique opportunity to reunite with a librarian’s approval, and the countless friends and extended ‘family of choice’ she brightened undamaged materials to any of the their overdue books with our fines will be waived. the lives of for so many years,” Kuehl added. city’s 73 libraries, and LAPL will library shelves with no questions, For information, visit waive overdue fines. Library no judgment and best of all, no www.lapl.org/missingyou. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 January 21, 2016

Bills would ease penalties EmergencyLos Angeles City Councilman measures approved for L.A. River Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, introduced an emergency motion forSen. Bobsome Hertzberg hasminor intro- offenses on Jan. 13 directing city depart- duced two bills to protect poor “We must roll ments to help facilitate the United and disadvantaged violators of back these overly States Army Corps of Engineers’ minor traffic or transit offenses (USACE) emergency preventative from unfair fines and penalties harsh penalties if work in preparation for El Niño that can undermine their ability to we want to give storms that could potentially hold a job or stay in school. impact the Los Angeles River. The measures are part of people a fair “We should not let the last few Hertzberg’s ongoing efforts to chance to make days of sunshine lull us into a false raise people out of poverty, amends without sense of security,” O’Farrell said. rebuild the middle class and “This El Niño weather pattern in improve California’s justice sys- pushing them particular is very unpredictable and tem. deeper into will require our partners on the fed- SB 881 prohibits suspending a poverty.” eral level to take special preventive driver’s license for minor offens- measures for those who live in es, such as failure to appear in neighborhoods along the L.A. photo courtesy of the 13th District Council Office -Sen. Bob Hertzberg court or inability to pay a traffic River. I want to thank the USACE Councilmen Mitch O’Farrell (second from left) and David Ryu (fourth fine. More than 4 million and the county Department of from right) were joined by Mayor Eric Garcetti and representatives of the Californians have suspended dri- Public Works and city departments U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in announcing the emergency measures ver’s licenses because of a failure a person his or her driver’s license for their efforts to improve greater being implemented along the L.A. River. to appear or pay fines, according or bus pass and the ability to hold public safety during this rainy sea- to a 2015 study conducted by the a job or stay in school,” Hertzberg son.” Western Center on Law and said. “We must roll back these The USACE recently received during one of the many El Nino The Oral Systemic Poverty. Many people, in turn, overly harsh penalties if we want emergency funding to begin work related storms expected to occur end up losing their jobs, to give people a fair chance to on an area of the L.A. River span- during the next three months, and Link and You Hertzberg said. make amends without pushing ning from Griffith Park to Elysian we must all comply.” SB 882 prevents public transit them deeper into poverty.” Valley. Crews will remove invasive The emergency work required The oral systemic link means species of vegetation and debris, action from the Los Angeles City authorities from banning minors The legislation follows that the health of your mouth from purchasing or receiving a Hertzberg’s measure, SB 405, and install temporary 4-foot-tall Council to allow the USACE right- transit pass because they have a and Gov. Jerry Brown’s related HESCO baskets (industrial sand- of-way entry to the L.A. River lev- does influence/affect the prior fare-evasion ticket. Transit budget proposal that together bags) that will raise the walls and ees. It also requires the closure of health of the rest of your fare evasion is the number one established a new traffic amnesty temporarily restrict access to the some sections of the L.A. River body. But what does that banks of the river. bike and pedestrian pathway cause of juvenile citations in Los program. The program allows mean to you. Angeles County, according to people to speak to a judge, before “There will be intermittent, tem- through mid-April. Los Angeles County Probation paying fines, restores driver’s porary closures related to the place- The work is expected to take sev- Department. Blocking people licenses to people with a payment ment of the barriers, and that does eral weeks, with the installation Heart disease, type 2 dia- expected to remain in place through from riding public transit can pre- plan and reduces fee debts by tak- mean there will be inconveniences betes, pregnancy complica- vent them from getting to school ing a person’s income into along the pathway,” O’Farrell said. spring. The Los Angeles tions, Alzheimer’s and or work, and it can encourage account. “This is a federal agency declaring Department of Transportation is more fare-evasion violations or “We must encourage – not dis- a state of emergency because of a working on distributing a list of different cancers among other criminal conduct, Hertzberg courage – people to follow the very real, although remote, chance closures for the bike and pedestrian other illnesses have all now of the river overflowing its banks pathway along the L.A. River. added. law,” Hertzberg said. been associated with chronic “For too long, we’ve allowed “Furthermore, we must support the fines and penalties for minor people who are working jobs and inflammation. One of the offenses to snowball out of con- going to school and not allow most common, if not the trol, and now we have a system in excessive penalties that pull the New directors to help implement most common source of which an inability to pay can cost rug out from under them.” chronic inflammation in the human body is gum disease. schoolState Superintendent standards, of Public teams funding with high-quality implemen- Gum disease allows bacteria Instruction Tom Torlakson last tation of Common Core Standards from the mouth to get into week named Brent Malicote to be will be a great addition to CDE and director of the California the students and families we serve.” the blood system and go all L.A. Clippers and YMCA Department of Education’s (CDE) The local agency systems sup- over the body. new standards support office and port office helps school districts Jeff Breshears as director of the achieve state and local goals in the expand Jr. Clippers program local agency support office. Local Control Funding Formula, Some of the signs of gum Both appointments are key CDE which gives districts more disease include bad breath, leadership positions and reflect the resources and more flexibility in gums that bleed when you department’s increasing emphasis spending, and requires them to brush and/or floss, loose on supporting local districts and work with their communities to cre- schools, Torlakson said. ate education plans. teeth and gums that have The standards support office will Breshears brings 10 years of pulled away from the teeth. provide increased access to the CDE experience supporting pro- tools and resources necessary to grams that serve high-need stu- At Southern California Dental implement the new, more rigorous dents. California learning standards, “Jeff’s work with the initial Health Associated we pride which cover English-language arts, stages of California’s innovative ourselves on staying on top math, science and English language Local Control Funding Formula of your overall health. development. implementation will provide the “We are fortunate that a proven department with high-quality lead- school leader of Brent’s caliber has ership needed to create and guide joined the department,” Torlakson the next phase of this important pro- said. “His success leading school gram,” Torlakson said.

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lively Sunday brunch browns. The Benedict is served recently kicked off at Spear with braised pork belly instead of Steak and Seafood House Canadian bacon – raising this clas- in DTLA. Just a few weeks into sic to a higher level. The pork belly Atheir new brunch service, Spear can is tender and flavorful and the boast a lively, friendly crowd sip- English muffins are fluffy and ping bottomless mimosas, grooving lightly toasted. Perfectly cooked to the sounds of a DJ and occasion- poached eggs top jumbo lump crab al live music. cakes on the crab Benedict. A veg- Bottomless mimosas and The menu starts with fresh bak- etarian omelette and a “meat ery selections from nearby Danish lovers” omelette round out the egg traditional fare highlight a bakery, Hygge – a good beginning dishes. top notch brunch at Spear to accompany a tall mimosa or a Those preferring a sweet break- hand crafted bloody Mary. The bot- fast over a savory one should try tomless mimosas are just $10. The the ricotta blueberry pancakes, or, by Karen Villalpando bloody Marys, pictured below, are better yet, the strawberry cream garnished with such goodies as a cheese French toast with Chantilly cocktail shrimp cream. We ordered this at the end of or a bacon our meal as our dessert – what a stuffed olive – finish! practically an Meanwhile, keep the mimosas appetizer itself! coming, enjoy the music and watch For entrées, the NFL football playoffs in this choose from tra- gorgeous space. The patio is kept ditional brunch toasty warm by outside heaters and photo courtesy of Spear fare like eggs fire pits. The inside features high Traditional eggs Benedict are jazzed up with pork belly and a spot on hol- B e n e d i c t , ceilings and community high top smoked salmon tables interspersed with two and landaise. The crab Benedict comes with a jumbo lump crab cake. with bagel and four tops. The open kitchen allows cream cheese, interaction between the serving pub. Originally called the Old ings at 5:30 and 8 p.m. Burns intro- flat iron steak staff and the guests, providing an Horseshoe Tavern & Thoroughbred duced the character Tam O’Shanter and eggs, or a animated dining experience. Club when it opened in 1936 and in a poem in 1790, and the term classic Spear Entrées start at $12 up to $25 for known as the “House of Irish later came to describe a Scottish- breakfast of two the steak and eggs – and affordably Coffee,” Tom Bergin’s will serve $8 style men’s wool hat. Tam ohoto courtesy of Spear eggs any style, wonderful good time! 800 W. 6th Irish coffees from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. O’Shanter has 40 varieties of single a p p l e w o o d St., (213)688-3000. www.spear- on Jan. 25, or until supplies run out. malt scotch available for tasting. Bloody Marys at Spear are works of art with garnishes galore. bacon and hash restaurant.com. The iconic watering hole will cele- Enjoy specially prepared haggis – a brate its 80th anniversary in dish made from sheep organs and Dubai and London, has opened a mimosa with lunch, brunch or din- February, and is also a great place to other ingredients – and musical per- Restaurant News new restaurant in Santa Monica. ner. Take photos and post them with celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. 840 S. formances by bagpipers, drummers From page 12 The new Obicà in Santa Monica is @obicaLA and #dineLAobica to Fairfax Ave., (323)936-7151. and step dancers during the Robert salmon, pork tenderloin and ragout participating in dineL.A. enter to win a $50 gift card. 606 Burns celebration. Guests are of winter squash and greens. 9400 Restaurant Week through Jan. 31, Broadway, (310)393-6633. encouraged to wear plaid. The W. Olympic Blvd., (310)407-7791. offering its fresh mozzarella, restaurant will offer a playful take unique pizzas and authentic light Robert Burns on Burns’ poetry read by actress and fresh Italian fare. Lunch Dinner Koni McKurdy, and the dinners includes an appetizer and choice of National Irish will be prepared by chef Ivan New Obicà opens entree for $20. Obicà’s dineLA Coffee Day am O’Shanter is hosting special Harrison, a haggis aficionado who bicà, a global restaurant group multi-course dinner menu is priced dinners in celebration of the started working at the Tam in 1958 serving contemporary Italian at $39 per person. Diners can bring elebrate National Irish Coffee Tbirthday of legendary Scottish poet and retired after 42 years. 2980 Los regional dishes with locations in their checks back during the next Day on Monday, Jan. 25 at Tom Robert Burns on Tuesday, Jan. 26 Feliz Blvd., (323)664-0228. O Bergin’s – Los Angeles’ oldest Irish and Wednesday, Jan. 27, with seat- New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, 30 days to receive a complimentary C See Restaurant News page 15 Italian cuisine expertly prepared at The Factory Kitchen

he Factory Kitchen, serving tra- Auriana. After 18 years as execu- ditional Italian fare in the heart tive chef at Selvaggio’s Valentino Tof downtown Los Angeles’ Arts Ristorante, Auriana partnered with District, is the collaboration of a Ferdinandi to create the Factory By Jill Weinlein long-standing friendship between Kitchen Hospitality Group. Restaurateur Matteo Ferdinandi Auriana and Paderno worked and Chef Angelo Auriana. Auriana together at Valentino’s and when labels that are not on their wine list. prepares dishes using fresh, season- Auriana opened The Factory There is a $20 corkage fee for the al and locally sourced ingredients Kitchen, he offered Paderno a spot first two bottles and $35.00 for each highlighting the simplicity of tradi- in his kitchen. bottle thereafter. tional local recipes. The Factory I watched Paderno feed sheets of While looking over the menu, we photo courtesy of The Factory Kitchen Kitchen takes its name from the pasta into a pasta machine and hand enjoyed the interesting selection of The perperu appetizer of sweet and spicy peppers stuffed with cheese is street it’s located on and the com- stamp perfect marjoram-infused 80’s music like Duran-Duran and plex that houses it, but the restau- pasta circles for the corxetti stam- Heart playing in the background. a great beginning to a meal at The Factory Kitchen rant’s soul is purely Italian. pati dish. The perperu appetizer sounded The 3,000 square foot open space We started with a glass of crisp, appealing with sweet and spicy capers. Again, I wanted more. Don’t overlook the desserts – the has concrete surfaces and the tables straw colored Novacella Kerner peppers stuffed with cheese. When Puntarelle is a popular green in homemade cannoli shells are filled made of reclaimed wood. It’s cre- Alto Adige 2014 and a dry glass of a plate of eight peppers arrived with Rome and offered an earthiness to with ricotta, orange marmalade and ative and edgy with large windows Sangiovese from the Lombardia a sprinkling of arugula leaves, large this seafood favorite. dusted with pistachios. They also looking to Factory Place. Garage region. Auriana is an avid wine col- Grana Padano shavings and a glis- The Mandilli di Seta, a green serve a plate of chocolate filled doors can be opened on warm days lector and has created a dynamic tening of arugula oil, I wanted handkerchief pasta, is folded over cream puffs with a cherry and to bring the outside in. wine list with 16 Italian white and more. The dish would be a great and tossed in an almond basil pesto. pomegranate sauce, a pinch of pra- The exposed kitchen allows red wines available by the glass. If appetizer to impress guests at your This is also a popular dish and was line dusting and a dollop of views of the chefs in action – the you must bring your own favorite next dinner party. one of our favorites that evening. Chantilly cream. My husband handsome Mirko Paderno, and bottle of wine, you may bring in Sliced Italian bread and salty thin Looking over the seafood enjoyed the baked granny smith flat bread were delivered to our entrees, I decided to order the apples crostata with a scoop of table along with a dish of olive oil. healthy Merluzzo, a pan roasted spiced white chocolate gelato and We dipped the bread into every North Sea cod filet, with San drizzle of caramel sauce. dressing and sauce on the plates of Marzano plum tomatoes, cipollini Be sure to put The Factory the dishes we ordered, especially onions, sweet and fruity tasting Kitchen on your 2016 culinary list. the corxetti stampati braised ox-tail Taggia olives, and a splash of You will enjoy authentic Italian cui- sugo tomato sauce with shredded Ligurian olive oil. San Marzano sine prepared by talented chefs at Reggiano cheese. It’s a rustic com- tomatoes have a thicker skin than this downtown LA go-to destina- fort food dish that pairs nicely with Roma tomatoes and are stronger, tion. They’re open for lunch a glass of Barbera from Piedmont, sweeter and less acidic. Many chefs Monday through Friday from 11:30 Italy. Our waiter, August, told us believe these are the best tomatoes a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner is served this wine is always a crowd pleaser. to use in Italian sauces. on Monday through Thursday from Next, we ordered the tonnetto Other tempting dishes included 5:30 to 10 p.m. and the restaurant with eight slices of cracked pepper the seared duck breast and leg con- stays open until 11 p.m. on Fridays crusted, sliced wild albacore tuna, fit; crustacean filled egg pasta; and Saturdays. Sundays it opens photo by Jill Weinlein that was seared quickly and served braised braised beef short ribs; and earlier at 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. $$$ Mandilli di Seta, or almond basil pesto hankerchief pasta, is a signature with puntarelle “little tips” greens, pan roasted veal chop. They make 1300 Factory Place #101(213)996- dish at The Factory Kitchen. red endive, thinly sliced onions and terrific pizzas, too. 6000. 14 January 21, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Western at 1:57 a.m. cle parked in the 5600 block of of Wilshire and Irving at 1:35 p.m. Santa Monica at 5:50 a.m. At 3:50 a.m., an attempted bur- At 1:45 p.m., an unknown suspect glary was reported in the 6800 At 6 a.m., a suspect assaulted a committed a grand theft in the P OLICE B LOTTER block of Melrose. victim during a domestic violence 7700 block of Hollywood. incident in the 500 block of S. An unknown suspect committed a Burnside. An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 8400 block of The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood and the areas patrolled petty theft in the 8400 block of Beverly at 4 a.m. An unknown suspect stole a bicy- Melrose Place at 2:05 p.m. by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between Jan. 11 and Jan. cle in the 8900 block of Santa 17, and were compiled from www.crimemapping.com. To report a crime, At 4:40 a.m., an unknown suspect Monica at noon. At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect call local law enforcement agencies: Los Angeles Police Department, committed a burglary in the 600 committed a grand theft in the Wilshire Division (213)473-0489 and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s block of Croft At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect 1200 block of N. La Brea. Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850. burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect committed a 7500 block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 8600 block of petty theft near the corner of Jan. 11 assaulted a victim in the 6600 block of West Knoll. Melrose at 4:42 a.m. A suspect assaulted a victim during Sunset and Vine at 7 p.m. a domestic violence incident in the At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect burglarized a At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect 1300 block of Gordon at 3:20 p.m. At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect pect burglarized a vehicle parked burglarized a vehicle parked near committed a petty theft in the 6300 in the 500 block of N. Laurel. vehicle parked in the 100 block of S. Oxford at 9:30 p.m. the corner of Holloway and At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect block of W. Third. Westmount. burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect robbed a vic- A suspect assaulted a victim dur- 100 block of S. Orange. An unknown suspect burglarized a tim near the corner of El Centro An unknown suspect stole a vehi- vehicle parked near the corner of and Selma at 12:45 a.m. ing a domestic violence incident in the 1100 block of La Cienega at cle parked near the corner of An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Sunset and Orange at 8 p.m. 11:26 p.m. Beverly and La Cienega at 2:30 cle parked in the 5400 block of At 1 a.m., a petty theft was report- p.m. Lemon Grove at 6:30 p.m. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect ed in the 8700 block of Santa committed a petty theft near the Monica. Jan. 13 At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Jan. 16 corner of Hollywood and assaulted a victim near the corner Cherokee. An unknown suspect assaulted a At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect of Doheny and Sunset Hills. victim in the 5800 block of W. Third stole a vehicle parked in the 8200 At 12:01 a.m., an unknown suspect at 5 a.m. block of Romaine. committed a burglary in the 300 Jan. 17 An unknown suspect committed a block of Laurel. petty theft in the 7300 block of W. At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect attempted to Sunset at 3:30 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 8200 steal a bicycle in the 700 block of An unknown suspect burglarized a committed a petty theft in the 5600 block of Norton. Burnside at 2:45 a.m. vehicle parked in the 1100 block of block of Wilshire. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect West at 3 a.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a At 5:10 a.m., an unknown suspect 700 block of N. Laurel. petty theft near the corner of committed a burglary in the 800 At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect victim in the 9200 block of Sunset Sunset and La Brea at 12:50 p.m. block of Third. robbed a victim near the corner of at 1:49 a.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a Sunset and Cherokee. vehicle parked in the 500 block of At 1:50 a.m., an unknown suspect At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a S. La Brea at 9:30 p.m. committed a petty theft near the petty theft in the 1200 block of N. An unknown suspect assaulted a committed a grand theft in the 600 corner of Wilcox and Sunset. Formosa at 7 a.m. victim near the corner of Wilshire block of Robertson. At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect and Western at 12:52 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect robbed a vic- A petty theft was reported in the At 7:30 a.m., an unknown suspect 1100 block of S. Sycamore. 6100 block of Sunset at 3 p.m. committed a petty theft in the 400 At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect tim near the corner of Robertson committed a petty theft in the 6100 and Santa Monica at 2 a.m. block of S. Ardmore. An unknown suspect burglarized a At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Wilshire. vehicle parked in the 1000 block of At 4 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6100 An unknown suspect committed a Hammond at 10 p.m. block of Wilshire. burglary in the 500 block of La An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 400 Cienega at 8 a.m. petty theft in the 1200 block of Vine block of N. Western. An unknown suspect committed a Jan. 15 at 1:05 p.m. petty theft in the 6100 block of At 8:10 a.m., a petty theft was An unknown suspect assaulted a Wilshire at 6:10 p.m. reported in the 6700 block of W. At 2:40 a.m., an unknown suspect At 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect victim in the 1300 block of Wilcox Sunset. committed a petty theft near the burglarized a vehicle parked in the at 5:10 a.m. At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect corner of Selma and McCadden 1100 block of Flores. burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Place. At 9 a.m., an attempted robbery 3900 block of Wilshire. tim in the 4300 block of W. Fourth An unknown suspect picked the was reported in the 6700 block of at 8:17 a.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- pocket of a victim near the corner Santa Monica. An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 7500 block of At 8:20 a.m., an unknown suspect Norton at 10:30 p.m. assaulted a victim in the 5000 block of Wilshire. At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked in the 1000 A suspect stole a bicycle in the FormerThe former chief bankmarketing offi- executivecers with information charged and docu- self had with provided the fraud borrower with block of N. Sweetzer. 5700 block of Wilshire at 9 a.m. cer at Mirae Bank was arrested Jan. mentation that contained false facts $1.3 million – money that was in 13 on federal bank fraud charges and figures, including the actual the borrower’s account for only one Jan. 12 At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect that allege he was responsible for purchase price of the business and day. burglarized a vehicle parked in the the bank issuing $150 million in the source of the down payment. As “Mr. Aminpour allegedly orches- 1200 block of S. Longwood. At 2:20 a.m., an unknown suspect fraudulent loans. a result, Mirae Bank funded inflated trated a scheme in which Mirae assaulted a victim near the corner The loans allegedly caused the loans, with excess funds secretly Bank funded loans based on appli- of Sweetzer and Sunset. An unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 1500 block of N. bank to suffer $33 million in losses going to Aminpour, borrowers and cations that were rife with misstate- and were called a significant factor so-called “hard money lenders” ments and false information,” said An unknown suspect assaulted a Schrader at 3:30 p.m. victim in the 8400 block of W. Third in Mirae Bank’s failure in 2009. who provided funds used to make United States Attorney Eileen M. at 3:15 a.m. At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect The defendant, Ataollah down payments. Decker. “Over the course of nearly burglarized a vehicle parked near Aminpour, 57, of Beverly Hills, The indictment also alleges that four years, Mr. Aminpour was able At 7 a.m., an unknown suspect the corner of Oxford and Fifth. was arrested without incident pur- Aminpour arranged fake down pay- to skim money from many of these burglarized a vehicle parked in the suant to an eight-count indictment ments – money that came from hard loans, which allowed him to profit 200 block of S. Fuller. An attempted vehicle burglary was returned by a federal grand jury on money lenders who made short- at the expense of the bank and tax- reported in the 100 block of N. Hayworth at 8 p.m. Jan. 7. term, high-interest loans and, in payers who had to bail out the failed An unknown suspect burglarized a According to the indictment, some cases, from Aminpour him- financial institution.” vehicle parked in the 4000 block of Aminpour portrayed himself as a self. The defendant also allegedly The indictment further alleges W. Sixth at 3 p.m. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the successful businessman who arranged for bogus lender informa- that Aminpour concealed informa- At 3:30 p.m., a vehicle burglary 300 block of S. Clark. A second claimed he could help people obtain tion to be submitted to Mirae Bank tion and provided false information was reported in the 1100 block of vehicle burglary was reported in financing for gas station and car in documents that falsely represent- that led Mirae Bank to issue approx- S. Saint Andrews. the same location at 8 p.m. wash businesses with little or no ed borrower assets, their experience imately 90 loans with principal down payment. In some cases, in the business or the income exceeding $150 million. The loans An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect burglarized a Aminpour personally identified expected from the business. In one allegedly generated commissions vehicle parked in the 2300 block of vehicle parked in the 1700 block of businesses to be purchased and instance detailed in the indictment, for Aminpour of more than $1.4 N. Orange at 9 p.m. S. Mansfield at 4 p.m. negotiated a sale price, but he Aminpour allegedly had a docu- million. As a result of the fraudulent allegedly overstated the actual pur- ment submitted to Mirae Bank activity, which ran from the fall of At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the chase price to buyers. Aminpour is showing that a borrower had more 2005 until June 2009 when the bank committed a grand theft in the 600 believed to have overseen the loan than $1.4 million on deposit at failed, Mirae suffered losses of block of N. San Vicente. 8200 block of Blackburn. processes and provided loan offi- another bank, when Aminpour him- approximately $33 million. A petty theft was reported in the An unknown suspect stole a vehi- 6300 block of W. Third at 5 p.m. cle parked in the 1100 block of Ogden at 9:30 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the Jan. 14 SuspectDetectives with the soughtLos Angeles Thefor collision hit-and-run occurred at approx- nounced collision dead at scene. 800 block of S. Plymouth. At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- Police Department’s Central Traffic imately 5:50 a.m. on Pico Witnesses called 911 to report a An unknown suspect committed a pect committed a burglary in the Division are asking for the public’s Boulevard west of Cherry Avenue. body lying in the roadway, but petty theft in the 7000 block of 7100 block of Melrose. help in obtaining information that Authorities found the 44-year-old nobody reported seeing the initial Hollywood at 7 p.m. will lead to the arrest of a suspect victim lying in the street under- collision. Anyone with information An unknown suspect committed a responsible for a fatal hit-and-run neath an overpass for the Harbor is urged to contact Det. Felix At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 800 block of N. traffic collision on Jan. 7. (110) Freeway. The victim was pro- Padilla at (213)486-0753. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 January 21, 2016

Music series returns to historic Greystone Mansion The ”Music in the Mansion” Cruise in to The Petersen and win! series returns to the Greystone Mansion and Gardens/Doheny Estate in Beverly Hills on Sunday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. with a perfor- mance by the ensembles Sakura (pictured) and Amicus Duo. The cello quintet Sakura features Sarah Rommel, Michael Kaufman, Peter Myers, Yoshika Masuda and Jonathan Dormand, who draw from a repertoire that spans eight cen- turies. Amicus Duo includes cellist Coleman Itzkoff and pianist Alin Melik-Adamyan, winners of the 2015 Beverly Hills National Auditions and rising stars from the USC Thornton Cello Studio. The series continues on Feb. 21 with a performance by the European Concert Trio with pianist photo courtesy of Sakura photo courtesy of The Petersen Automotive Meuseum Irina Bazik, soprano Harriet Fraser and clarinetist Amanda Walker, fol- and June 19. The series concludes The Greystone Mansion and The Petersen Automotive Museum has announced the return of its lowed by a performance on March on July 13 with the iPalpiti Festival, Gardens/Doheny Estate is located Breakfast Club Cruise-In on Sunday, Jan. 24 from 8 to 10 a.m. 20 by Cinematic Scenes with gui- bringing together award-winning at 905 Loma Vista Drive. For infor- Visitors can view some of the fastest and rarest cars. Car enthusiasts can tarist Ines Thome and violinist musicians from around the world. mation, call (310)285-6830, or visit enter their vehicles in a car show and contest. Awards will be presented for Yueun Kim. Additional concerts Tickets are $20; $30 for the www.beverlyhills.org/bhreg. Best-in-Show and People’s Choice. The most historically authentic car will be held on April 24, May 22 iPalpiti season finale. will receive The Petersen Award. Participants can enjoy music and food. The vehicles will be displayed on the third floor of the museum’s beers. Special cocktails are also Elvis!” with flavors like sparkling parking structure. All types of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome; Restaurant News offered, such as bellinis, mimosas, mimosa sherbet, candied clementine RSVP required at www.petersen.org. The Petersen is located at 6060 From page 13 kirs and sangria in addition to and vanilla bean. 1357 Abbot Wilshire Blvd. For information, call (323)930-CARS, or visit weekly featured cocktails. The Kinney Blvd., (310)310-8429. www.petersen.org. happy hour menu offers French Proud Bird closes small bites and shareable platters of dry meats, salami and cheeses, for renovations homemade terrines, antipasti, light he celebrated aviation themed healthy plates, sardines and region- restaurant The Proud Bird is al tapas with wine pairing sugges- Tclosing Feb. 1 for approximately 10 tions. The restaurant also offers a months for the first renovations special dish from the South of since opening its doors in 1967. The France every week. 545 S. Olive restaurant and event space, offering St., (213)689-3240. views of the runways at Los Angeles International Airport, will become a food hall with kiosks offering diverse artisanal cuisine, acknowl- Salt & Straw opens edging the cultural melting pot in Los Angeles. The dining area will in Venice pay tribute to aviation as diners he artisan ice cream store, Salt & depart on a culinary journey around Straw, which opened its first Los the world. 11022 Aviation Blvd., TAngeles-area shop in Larchmont (310)670-3093. Village, has opened a second shop on Abbot Kinney in Venice. Salt & Straw held a month-long, special pre-opening fundraiser with their ice Pitchoun happy hour cream truck parked on Abbot nown for their authentic Kinney and raised $4,200 that will French sweets and dishes, be donated to Westminster KPitchoun also offers happy hour Elementary School in Venice. The every Tuesday through Saturday shop serves all the classic flavors as from 4 to 7 p.m. Nearly 80 niche well as new flavors for January from wines are available at the newly head ice cream maker Tyler Malek. added bistro bar. Choose from 15 Try his edible ode to The King – an American and European craft ice cream called “Happy Birthday

photo courtesy of the Pasadena Playhouse Uplifting play ‘Fly’ soars to new heights The Pasadena Playhouse and Crossroads Theatre Company present a pro- duction “Fly” running Tuesday, Jan. 26 through Sunday, Feb. 21. The play by Trey Ellis and Ricardo Khan was inspired by the heroism of the Tuskegee Airmen. The production is being held in observance of Black History Month in February. “Fly” tells the story of the first African-American Army Air Corp fighter • Full color, glossy magazine pilots who flew over the skies of Europe and North Africa during World War • Increased Circulation II. Featuring a cast of eight, “Fly” tells the Tuskegee Airmen’s stories cele- brating hope, endurance and accomplishment. The character, Tap Griot, uses • Delivered to paid subscribers with the tap dance to set a mood that is part sublimated anger, part empowerment. The Pasadena Playhouse is located at 39 S. El Molino Ave. Showtimes are Los Angeles Times 8 p.m., Tuesday through Friday; 4 and 8 p.m., Saturday; and 2 and 7 p.m., For advertising information, call (323)933-5518 Sunday. Tickets start at $25. For information, call (626)356-7529, or visit PasadenaPlayhouse.org. or email [email protected] 16 January 21, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Visa Exhibition highlights the pathway to freedom

Photo courtesy of LAMOTH

The exhibition, Visas to Freedom: footsteps the family took more than Aristides de Sousa Mendes and the seven decades earlier. A photograph in the Aug. 15, 2013 issue of the Park Labrea News and Beverly Press showed West Refugees of World War II, will open At 2 p.m., the museum will screen Hollywood’s new PickUp Line shuttle and DJ Derek Monteiro, who selected music to be played on the to the public from Jan. 22-March 1 at “Disobedience: The Sousa Mendes bus. The PickUp Line is a free shuttle operated by the city to entertainment venues along Santa Monica the Los Angeles Museum of the Story,” a 2013 French feature that and Robertson Boulevards on Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. On Tuesday, the city launched Holocaust (LAMOTH). tells Sousa Mendes’ story. a new shuttle called CitylineX that connects West Hollywood and the Hollywood and Highland Metro On Saturday, Jan. 23, one weekend In addition, an invitation-only Red Line station. For information, see page 6. prior to International Holocaust reception will be held at 6 p.m. to Remembrance Day, LAMOTH will officially kick off the exhibition and celebrate the actions of Holocaust will include several guest speakers. rescuer Aristides de Sousa Mendes During the event, awards will be pre- with two film screenings and a pri- sented to California state legislators vate reception. Johan Klehs, Rusty Areias and Sousa Mendes was a Portuguese Richard Katz. CouturierThe Couturier Gallery Gallery will be Photo participates LA is an annual event and toin establishing Photo a global L.A. volunteer consul general stationed in The LAMOTH Sousa Mendes part of Photo LA, Jan. 21-24 pre- is celebrating its 25th anniversary. movement. Bordeaux, France in 1940. events coincide with International senting work from Cuban photog- The fair kicks off on Thursday, Photo LA will be held at the his- His government had issued strict Holocaust Remembrance Day on raphers Raul Corrales, Jose A. Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. with an opening toric L.A. Mart building in orders to its diplomats to deny visas Jan. 27, the anniversary of the libera- Figeroa, Aimee Garcia, Alberto night gala held in honor of artist Downtown Los Angeles located at to Jews and other refugees seeking to tion of Auschwitz. Korda, Andrew Moore, Cirenaica James Welling. Proceeds from the 1933 S. Broadway Blvd. escape German-occupied Europe This year also marks the 50th Moreira, Jose Tabio Palma and gala will benefit Best Buddies For information, visit www.pho- through Portugal. anniversary of Sousa Mendes being Rene Peña. International, a nonprofit dedicated tola.com. Sousa Mendes defied these orders recognized in 1966 as one of the and issued Portuguese visas to thou- “Righteous Among the Nations” by sands of people in May and June of Israel’s Holocaust authority, Yad 1940. Vashem, and the 30th anniversary of (Metallica song) At 11 a.m., LAMOTH will screen his being recognized by the U.S. 64. Vagabond “With God Against Man,” a 2013 government and Portuguese govern- by Myles Mellor 65. Company documentary that follows a group of ments in 1986. Crossword Puzzle 66. Appraiser Sousa Mendes visa recipient fami- The museum is located in Pan 67. Ashes, e.g. lies, along with members of the Pacific Park at 100 S. The Grove Dr. Sousa Mendes family, as they For information, visit Down embark on a pilgrimage to retrace the www.lamoth.org. 1. Cast wearer’s problem 2. Medicinal balsam 3. Winged figure 4. Chimneypiece 5. Ammo casings 6. Southeast Asian dish 7. General direction 8. Like some cigars Coming in 2016 9. Jacket type 10. Sleeveless vestment 11. Fissure 12. Like an oxeye window 13. “As you ___” ALL NEW 21. Red dye 22. Eskimo boat 25. Ready to be drawn 26. Astragals WEBSITE 27. Theo ending 28. Where to find a hero 29. Bar stock 30. U.S. swimmer www.beverlypress.com 31. Caroline’s uncle 34. Gob 35. Albanian coin updated daily Across 36. Still in the game 38. On the calendar 1. List components 37. Distract with fast talking 39. Throbs 6. Lance 41. Improvised 40. Prelim pdf version included 10. Siouan Indian 42. Homologous 45. Salmon, maybe 14. Religious scroll 43. ___ user 47. Comeback 15. Fleece chaser 44. Excited 48. Bewitch 16. Honey bunch? 46. Abounding in locks 50. ___ change 17. Duplicate 49. Plastic man 51. Fur source 18. Abound 50. “Two Women” Oscar winner 52. Dead center? 19. Miles away 52. It ___ (both wrongdoers are 53. Celebes buffalo 20. Intense activity responsible) 54. Hot spot 23. Bentsen of Texas 59. Taking care of business 55. Cunning 24. Easily tamed bird 60. Donnybrook 56. Pews’ place 25. Preoccupy 61. City named for an Indian 57. Indian dish ingredient 28. Tiny amount tribe 58. Pair at sea 32. Prefix with orthodox 62. Spicy Mexican sauce 33. Belle ___ 63. “Nothing ___ Matters” Answers on Page 22 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 January 21, 2016

Oscar refreshers: ‘Room’ andIf Brie Larson‘The doesn’t Big win best Short’half of which setdeliver in one room, and actress then the Oscars are a com- transforms that small space into an a splendid narrator, Jared Vennett plete sham. Nobody outperformed entire world. That’s the wonder of (Ryan Gosling). He comically her. “Room” is both emotionally working with child actors, but it’s explains all the shady dealings of exhausting and beautifully uplift- also the sign of someone who the past decade and introduces key ing, often just moments apart. The knows that a premise like this can players, like hedge fund managers journey isn’t easy, but finding the go very badly – or just be flat out Dr. Michael Burry (Christian Bale) light never is. dull – without proper care. and Mark Baum (Steve Carell), At 17, Joy Newsome (Larson) And let’s not forget the person who separately learned about mort- was kidnapped by a man simply responsible for this all, Emma gages’ impending doom just in time known as Old Nick (Sean Donoghue, who wrote the novel to bet against the market and score photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures Bridgers). Now at 24, she lives cap- and screenplay. While she was big. tive in a converted tool shed with inspired by the Elisabeth Fritzl case It’s all fun and games, particular- Steve Carell as Mark Baum and Ryan Gosling as Jared Vennett give her 5-year-old son Jack (Jacob in Austria, this is hardly unfamiliar ly when Vennett has Margot Robbie compelling performances in “The Big Short.” Tremblay). territory. Donoghue treads careful- in a bubble bath explain mortgage Imagine trying to explain the out- ly, particularly when addressing loans and Selena Gomez playing side world to a child who knows rape, but never shies away from blackjack, discussing what happens how awful people can really be – doesn’t evoke the laughs you might only one cramped bedroom. That’s what should be difficult topics. when investors bet on some else’s resonates deeply. expect, but as a nuanced look into but a small dose of the challenges Trust me, if you lack empathy, bet. Bale deserves his Oscar nom for one of the most unsexy topics – one of sleeping, showering and using “Room” might set you right. For a film based on actual events depicting a man with a glass eye we all desperately need to better the bathroom in the same room, and people involved, it’s very self- who likely has Asperger’s syn- understand – it’s something of real next to your kid. “The Big Short” parodying. But eventually the drome. The man is truly a consequence. And McKay tells this To call “Room” a heartfelt How did Adam McKay, the weight of it all, the horrifying real- chameleon. But this movie belongs story in a truly original way that delight seems to downplay its sig- director of “Anchorman” and “The ization that things are about to get to Carell for one of his most stun- challenges what we all care about – nificance. But it’s a special kind of Other Guys,” concoct one of the very bad for the nation and world, ning performances to date. Yes, I celebrity news, mindless viral tear-jerker built for awards season. most insightful films about the kicks in. At those moments, say that considering his depiction videos, etc. – instead of things that That’s hardly a dig. Larson tran- financial crisis in 2008? Following Baum’s anger at everything he of John du Pont in “Foxcatcher.” could actually make our lives better scends the competition, and young two weak films, he’s now an Oscar can’t fix – and a general disdain for As a comedy, “The Big Short” and our futures safer. Tremblay, our shining narrator nominee for directing and adapted throughout, has a fascinating point screenwriting. These are strange of view: seeing the world for the times indeed. first time at an older age and Trying to understand how exact- searching for the best ways to artic- ly Wall Street screwed us all ulate this newfound paradise. remains a confounding topic, and Director Lenny Abrahamson is a “The Big Short” knows that. To virtual unknown – a Dublin-born guide us through all the jargon and director overseeing a Canadian- red tape that allowed criminal acts Irish production. He takes a film to go without prosecution, we have

photo courtesy of Element Pictures Brie Larson stars as Joy Newsome and Jacob Tremblay portrays her 5- year-old son Jack Newsome, who are held captive in “Room.”

Fowler Museum brings family fun

Photo courtesy Fowler Museum at UCLA

On Sunday Jan. 24, the Fowler enjoy dance and movement with Museum at UCLA will present a Break a Leg: Dancing with Antics day full of free art, performances Performance which takes inspira- and activities for all ages. tion from the movement in the Throughout the day, the museum video works of Sondra Perry, will host ChimaTEK: Virtual Brendan Fernandes and Jacolby Chimeric Space in the Disguise Satterwhite. Exhibition. Showings will be from At 3 p.m., the Fowler will host a 1-1:20 p.m., 2-2:20 p.m., 3-3:20 gallery talk with photographer p.m. and 4-4:20 p.m. ChimaTEK is Cindy Bendat. choreographed by Laara Garcia, Bendat will share the stories and is performed by UCLA Dance behind her exhibitions, and light students Lissette Argoud and refreshments will follow the talk. Daeun Jung. The performance Fowler Museum at UCLA is encourages viewers to consider cul- located at 308 Charles E. Young Dr. tural difference in a new light. For more information, visit From 2-4 p.m., families can hwww.fowler.ucla.edu. 18 January 21, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Immaculate Heart students exercise near the stars Immaculate Heart Middle School students hiked with their Skirball Cultural Center teachers by Griffith Park Observatory and then learned a hip-hop dance routine the next day explores worldwide as a way to de-stress before taking their exams. challenges and solutions “Research shows that the brain actually retains more information and performs more efficiently when some sort of movement is included in the learning,” said Gina Finer, Immaculate Heart Middle School’s director. “That’s why the school decided several years ago to carve out time for physical activity before any sort of testing so that students can increase the flow of oxygen to their brains.”

Grammy Museum honors beloved soul singer Photo courtesy Skirball Cultural Center The Grammy Museum will honor the life and career of multi- A Path Appears: Actions for a visitors encounter pavilions, ple Grammy Award-winning Better World is on display at the each focused on a different singer/songwriter Otis Redding Skirball Cultural Center until theme and constructed from a with a new exhibit opening Friday, Feb. 21. Designed to inspire vis- different repurposed material. In Jan. 22. itors to find their own ways to every themed pavilion, a suc- Respect!: Otis Redding and the make a difference in the world, cess story is told about select Revolution of Soul will be on dis- the exhibition will explore four non-governmental organiza- play until September and offers vis- critical humanitarian issues: tions, including several based in itors a unique look at the influential education, health, jobs and Southern California career of the legendary King of empowerment. It will also On selected days, visitors will Soul and the lasting impact he reveal how organizations, both hear through in-gallery talks led made on music and pop culture in local and global, are developing by experts from local organiza- such a short period of time. workable solutions to these tions. “One of America’s greatest soul worldwide challenges. A Path Appears: Actions for a singers, Otis Redding helped Through ActionLab, a Better World is presented in bridge the gap between rock and mobile-friendly tool that uses cooperation with media produc- soul music in the mid-60s,” said storytelling to turn inspiration tion company Show of Force, Bob Santelli, executive director of into action, the exhibition will producer of the documentary “A the Grammy Museum. “His fans Photo courtesy of the Grammy Museum recommend practical, results- Path Appears,” and with the spanned both black and white lis- driven steps that visitors can World Policy Analysis Center teners, and he believed that music take to bring about social and the Global Media Center for the private collection of the Otis unveil this exhibit, which repre- was the universal language that change. Social Impact at the UCLA Redding Estate. sents his professional and personal could tie us all together. His life The exhibition is inspired by Fielding School of Public “My father’s first Grammy was legacy, in the weeks prior to the came to a tragically early end, and and named after Pulitzer Prize Health, which provided expert awarded at the 11th Grammy 58th GRAMMY Awards, means we are honored to share the impact winning journalist Sheryl guidance during the develop- Awards in March 1969, almost 47 the world to us.” of his career with this new exhibit.” WuDunn’s bestselling book “A ment of the exhibition. years ago,” said Karla Redding- The Grammy Museum is located Bringing together a collection of Path Appears,” co-authored by Skirball Cultural Center is Andrews, Redding’s daughter and at 800 W. Olympic Boulevard, diverse artifacts, Respect!: Otis New York Times journalist located at 2701 N. Sepulveda executive director of the Otis Suite A245. For information, visit Redding and the Revolution of Nicholas D. Kristof. Blvd. For information, visit Redding Foundation. “To be able to www.grammymuseum.org. Soul will feature many items from Upon entering the gallery, www.skirball.org.

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The Wallis makes dancing accessibleexplore dance andfor encourage all movement. Craft and Folk Art Museum A free open house kicks off the new session on Friday, Jan. 22 at explores enameling history GRoW: A Space for Arts Education at The Wallis. “We’re excited to open our doors on January 22 and invite the com- munity back to The Wallis to expe- rience these fun dance classes,” said Mark Slavkin, director of edu- cation at The Wallis. “It is thrilling to share the joy of dance with learn- ers of all ages.” Single classes are now available, in addition to the multi-class pack- ages previously offered. Registration and the required fees, ranging from a suggested donation Photo courtesy of The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts of $15 to $30, are available online. GRoW: A Space for Arts The Wallis Annenberg Center for Invertigo Dance Theatre. Education at The Wallis is located the Performing Arts in Beverly Invert/ED’s Tiny Tots Move and at 9303 N. Santa Monica Blvd. Hills is offering a new session of Groove, Dancing Through Life and For information about the three public dance/movement Dancing Through Parkinson’s will Invertigo Dance Theatre, visit courses on Fridays beginning Jan. provide toddlers and guardians, www.invertigodance.org/pd, and 22 with classes continuing every older adults and people living with for information about the Wallis The Craft and Folk Art Museum presents Little Dreams in Glass Friday through June. Parkinson’s disease and other Annenberg Center for the and Metal: Enameling in America, 1920 to the Present, from Jan. These courses continue the cen- degenerative diseases an inviting Performing Arts, visit 24-May 8. ter’s partnership with L.A.’s environment specially designed to thewallis.org. It is the first national traveling exhibition of enamel arts in more than 50 years. Enameling, the art of fusing glass to metal using a high temperature firing process, is an under-documented art form rich in history, technique and visual opulence. The exhibition explores the history of enameling in this country over the past 100 years through objects ranging from cloisonné jew- Modern man Music Center presents ‘Rice’ elry to large abstract wall panels. It is organized by the Los Angeles- based Enamel Arts Foundation. Taking its title from a phrase the artist Karl Drerup used to showcased at describe the extraordinary properties of enameling, the exhibition includes 121 works from the Enamel Arts Foundation’s collection L.A. Art Show of modern and contemporary enamels. “The enamels field has been overlooked for far too long,” said the exhibition’s co-curators Bernard N. Jazzar and Harold B. Nelson. “Our goal as curators and as co-founders of the Enamel Arts Foundation is to shed further light on this remarkable field and to present a fuller picture of art-making practices in their richly diverse complexity from the mid 20th century to the present.” The Craft and Folk Art Museum is located at 5814 Wilshire Blvd. For information, visit www.cafam.org.

Photo courtesy of L.A. Art Show forms ancient aesthetics into Season tickets for Glorya thrilling original performances and Kaufman Presents Dance at The The L.A. Art Show will host a modern celebration of motion. Music Center are on sale and can The Way of Modern Man instal- Created by founder and artistic be purchased online at musiccen- lation, a performance piece by director Lin Hwai-min, “Rice” is a ter.org/1516dance or by calling Jana Cruder from Jan. 27-31. Photo by Liu Chen human drama that calls attention to (213) 972-0711. Single tickets for Cruder’s installation is a “Rice” is a human drama that calls attention to the need to protect the the need to protect the earth by por- Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of multi-faceted exploration of the earth by portraying the life cycle of rice cultivation. traying the life cycle of rice culti- Taiwan’s performance of “Rice” interconnectedness between vation. start at $34 and are on sale at the technology, communication, To emphasize the messages, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Box physiology and the human The Cloud Gate Dance Theatre Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at production projects vivid video Office located at 135 N. Grand experience. Made up of 30- of Taiwan will perform “Rice” for The Music Center. images of flooding, growth, har- Ave. Tickets are also available by minute performance sessions the first time in Southern With dancers trained in medita- vesting and burning of the fields. calling (213) 972-0711 and online that culminate in a photography California at The Music Center’s tion, Qigong (an ancient form of The soundtrack mixes Hakka folk at musiccenter.org/cloudgate. exhibition, The Way of Modern Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in a breathing exercise), internal mar- songs, using the oldest of the exist- The Music Center is located at Man illustrates how smartphone three-day engagement, Jan. 29-31. tial arts, modern dance and ballet, ing Chinese dialects and including 135 N. Grand Ave. For informa- culture is changing what it The show is brought to the stage by Cloud Gate Dance Theatre trans- sounds from nature. tion, visit www.musiccenter.org. means to be human. Cruder was inspired to create The Way of Modern Man after spending time people watching in Hong Kong. The Way of Modern Man is divided into two parts and uses a conceptual and formal struc- ture to create both a physical space and a channel for explor- ing the contrast between the projected self and the observed self. Cruder is a Los Angeles- based artist who uses photogra- phy, film and installation art to craft experiences that communi- catie her message, which she then documents. She received her fine art degree from Rochester Institute of Technology, and she merges art and science. The LA Art Show will be held at The Los Angeles Convention Center located at 1201 S. Figueroa St. For infor- mation, visit www.laartshow.com. 20 January 21, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

NCJW/LA displays art DuoThe Los toAngeles perform Philharmonic’s at LA Phil organ recital series 2015/16 organ recital series contin- ues as internationally celebrated from youth programs soprano Christine Brewer and organist Paul Jacobs perform on Sunday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The Grammy Award-winning musicians will join forces for a rare voice and organ recital and solo organ works by composers such as Bach, Handel, Puccini and Reger, and Nadia and Lili Boulanger. The first and only organist ever to photo courtesy of NCJW/LA have won a Grammy Award, Jacobs The National Council of Jewish Women/Los Angeles (NCJW/LA) is applies intellect and technical skills to a vast repertoire of music written displaying art by members of the Art Pals and Art Bridges Culture for organ. He has performed the photo by Ashton Brown programs through Feb. 29 at the NCJW/LA council house. Student complete works for solo organ by art from Art Bridges Culture is pictured on the left, and works by the Bach and Messiaen. A fierce advo- Organist Paul Jacobs will play the Walt Disney Concert Hall’s pipe Art Pals program students is shown on the right. The programs are cate for new music, he has also pre- organ, which is affectionately known as “Hurricane Mama.” part of NCJW/LA’s Youth Educational Programs and Services miered works by Samuel Adler, department, which provides volunteer-led art education for elemen- Mason Bates, Michael Daugherty, sopranos of the past. named by musical visionary Terry tary schools. Art Pals uses a MOCA-based curriculum to teach 3rd Wayne Oquin, Stephen Paulus and The Walt Disney Concert Hall Riley after a night of improvising. and 4th grade students about contemporary art, including how art Christopher Theofanidis, among organ’s striking visual design was a A free “Upbeat Live” pre-concert reflects society. Art Bridges Culture offers a 13-lesson, culturally others. collaboration between Frank Gehry discussion will beheld in Walt focused curriculum, examining one country every week and creating Grammy Award-winning soprano and organ builder Manuel Rosales. Disney Concert Hall’s BP Hall one a hands-on art project reflective of the country’s heritage and history. Brewer’s appearances in opera, con- The organ’s dynamic range – from hour before the concert. The Walt cert and recital are marked by her The council house is located at 543 N. Fairfax Ave. For information pianississimo to a fortissimo – can Disney Concert Hall is located at own unique timbre, combined with a or to schedule viewing appointments, call Carrie Jacoves at overshadow the sounds of a full 111 S. Grand Ave. For information, vibrant personality and emotional orchestra. The organ, affectionately call (323)850-2000, or visit (323)852-8512, or email [email protected]. honesty reminiscent of the great called “Hurricane Mama,” was www.laphil.com. Jewish Women’s Theatre MusicThe Music CenterCenter has appointed appoints new V.P. ofadvancement advancement program that builds offers ‘tempting’ experience Valentine Kang Gelman as senior on the organization’s traditional Jewish Women’s Theatre (JWT) “JWT is well known for tempting vice president of advancement. donor base, with a focus on presents the premier of Jewish writers with intriguing ideas She joins The Music Center after a increasing contributed revenue. “Temptation,” a production examin- such as temptation and presenting 17-year career with Cambridge in “I am delighted to welcome ing the eternal struggle of temptation their always engrossing stories America, the U.S. fundraising Valentine to The Music Center and through words and music, on Jan. 23 before audiences,” said Ronda organization of Cambridge look forward to partnering with her at 7:30 p.m. at the National Council Spinak, JWT artistic director. University and its 31 independent as we deepen our relationships of Jewish Women, Los Angeles “Temptation is sure to advance Colleges. with current funders and engage council house, and Jan. 25-26 at 7:30 JWT’s goal of giving voice to Gelman served as director of new communities of supporters,” p.m. at The Braid in Santa Monica Jewish authors, a stage for Jewish campaign programs and advance- Music Center president and CEO “Temptation” explores moments actors and a meaningful theatrical ment resources and director of Rachel Moore said. “Valentine’s in life that are too tempting to resist experience to our diverse audi- development relations. She will fundraising expertise and strategic and the consequences of biting for- ences.” assume her new position with The insights will be especially impor- bidden fruits. From teenagers who NCJW/LA is located at 543 N. Music Center on March 1. tant as we assume a leadership role open a book about sex, to an elected Fairfax Ave.; The Braid is located at Gelman brings experience in Valentine Kang Gelman in diversifying the performing arts, official offered a bribe and a family 2912 Colorado Ave., Ste. 102, Santa fundraising and an understanding both on stage, by attracting new dealing with homosexuality, the Monica. Tickets are $40. For infor- of the performing arts and educa- audiences with even more relevant actors delve into temptation with mation, visit www.jewishwomen- tion to her new position. Cambridge in America, Gelman and accessible programming, and humor and sensitivity. stheatre.org. She is credited with developing worked with major international off stage, by diversifying our board a comprehensive prospect research soloists and orchestras at Columbia and staff.” and donor relations program, Artists Management and Gelman is the first of four peo- which broadened the University’s International Artists Group. She ple Moore is planning to hire as access to donors and board mem- began her career at the Juilliard she expands The Music Center’s bers in fields such as technology, School as an arts administrator. executive leadership team. For Celebrities partner with Sea arts and humanities, finance and Gelman will be responsible for information, visit www.musiccen- Shepherd for conservation biotech. Prior to her tenure with planning and leading a sustainable ter.org. New executive joins employment nonprofit The Pacific Asian Consortium nity services for the California in Employment (PACE) has League of Cities. appointed Rachelle Pastor “The PACE Board of Directors Arizmendi as vice president and and staff look forward to having chief operating officer. her critical perspective on pro- Arizmendi returns to PACE grams, finances, and management, after serving as the director of the especially as we commemorate organization’s Early Childhood PACE’s 40th anniversary this year Education Program. The nonprofit and move toward a brighter future PACE serves more than 60,000 for the low-income, ethnic minori- people annually in Los Angeles ty communities who we serve,” with workforce development, said PACE president and CEO photo courtesy of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society affordable housing, energy and Kerry N. Doi. The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society welcomed fashion environmental services, small PACE is located at 1055 Rachelle Pastor Arizmendi designer Dame Vivienne Westwood and design partner and husband business development and early Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1475. For Andreas Kronthaler to the Crossroads Kitchen in West Hollywood on childhood education. information about programs, call Jan. 8 for an event hosted by film producer James Costa and co-host- Arizmendi also currently serves Pacific Islander Caucus and a pol- (213)989-3149, or visit ed by Sea Shepherd chairwoman Pamela Anderson. From left are as a board member on the Asian icy committee member in commu- www.pacela.org. Costa and Westwood, both Sea Shepherd Advisory Board members; Anderson; Farrah Smith, a celebrity relations representative for Sea Shepherd; and Ross McCall, a Sea Shepherd Advisory Board mem- ber. Westwood partnered with Sea Shepherd on an initiative to recruit LAUSD survey gauges school experience people from diverse backgrounds to find ways to protect oceanic bio- The Los Angeles Unified School environment at their campuses. tions about learning opportunities, diversity, remove plastic from oceans and find ways to mitigate the District (LAUSD) has launched its The deadline to complete the sur- social and emotional learning, par- threat of climate change. Sea Shepherd is dedicated to protecting eighth annual School Experience vey is Thursday, Feb. 11. ent involvement and safety. The oceanic ecosystems and promoting efforts to reduce pollution. For Survey, which gathers information Surveys will be sent home with surveys will used to plan possible information, visit www.www.seashepherd.org. from students, parents and faculty students and are also available at changes at campuses. For informa- about the teaching and learning www.lausd.net. It includes ques- tion, visit www.lausd.net. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 January 7, 2016

became one of the strictest rent weho.org/housing. West Hollywood to host two community conversations on housing control laws in the country and it If you are interested in providing West Hollywood will host two addressing housing needs, and city tions, call the city’s Rent became a model for other cities input or feedback but cannot attend community conversations today staff members will be in attendance Stabilization and Housing Division across the nation. In 2016, the city a meeting, contact J. Peter Noonan, and Monday on the city’s housing to discuss several programs that are in advance at (323)848-6450. will recognize its 30-year anniver- rent stabilization and housing man- needs and its residents. underway and planned. In 2015, West Hollywood cele- sary of inclusionary housing in ager at (323)848-6596 or pnoo- Since 2012, the city has hosted The first meeting will take place brated the 30-year milestone of its West Hollywood. [email protected]. For people who annual “Community Conversations tonight from 6:30-8 p.m. at landmark Rent Stabilization For information about the city’s are deaf or hearing impaired, call on Housing” as a way to engage Plummer Park, at 7377 Santa Ordinance. Upon its adoption, it housing programs, visit TTY (323)848-6496. with residents, renters, property Monica Blvd. in Room 6. The sec- owners and others about the city’s ond meeting will be held on housing policies and programs. Monday, Jan. 25 from 6:30-8p.m., These conversations provide an at the West Hollywood Library opportunity for community mem- Community Room, at 625 N. San CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD bers to meet with city housing offi- Vicente Blvd. Attendance is free cials and share ideas. and community members are PUBLIC NOTICE The two community conversa- encouraged to attend. Each event tions on housing this month – one will present the same information NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood Planning Commission will for the east side and one for the and follow the same format, and west side of the city. The meetings light refreshments will be served. If hold a Public Hearing to consider the following item: will showcase the goals for you require special accommoda- LOCATIONS: Citywide, West Hollywood, California.

REQUEST: Zone text amendment adopting newly enacted State legislation which will provide the City of West Hollywood with increased regula- tory authority over medical marijuana cultivation, delivery, dispensa- tion, and allow the City to prohibit deliveries of marijuana within, to and from the City.

PERMIT(S): Zone Text Amendment, and any other required permits.

photo by Gregory Cornfield APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood Omelczenko wanted cumulative reviews of developments in West Hollywood.

made it happen and now we’re pre- TIME/PLACE Thursday, February 4, 2016 tending like we don’t know how OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. that happened. We design these West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – Council Chambers NortonFrom page 3 buildings to be overly large and overly intrusive to the neighbor- 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard their laws allow for it. hoods and that’s why we’re voting West Hollywood, CA 90069 “I just can’t sit up here and tap for this because we decided that dance and pretend like we didn’t that’s what we wanted. I’m going to ZONES: Citywide make this happen. This was a con- vote for it. We’re going to pass it. certed effort by this council to make It’s going to happen, it’s going to be sure buildings like that happen. built. It’s going to exist right there ENVIRONMENTAL That building exists because we on Norton.” STATUS: A Negative Declaration was prepared per the provisions in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section §15061 (Review for Exemption)

The staff report will be available on Thursday, January 28, 2016, at City Hall, CityFrom homeless staff court works page 1 with homeless 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, hundreds of people have taken years ago and I want to get them and on-line at www.weho.org advantage of the program so far, resolved,” she added. “I want to get and up to 250 people attended the them cleared so I can get my vehi- clinic Wednesday at First cle back and move forward.” IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those Presbyterian Church of Hollywood. Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, “It’s an incentive-based program District, said his office partnered with or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood Planning that is designed to make it as easy as the City Attorney’s Office to host the possible for them to turn their lives clinic in Hollywood. He lauded the Commission, via the Community Development Department at, or prior to, the around,” Feuer said. “This program program for providing people in need Public Hearing. clearly has the potential to make a with opportunities that otherwise big impact on homeless people in wouldn’t exist, and cited Clay’s this city.” experience as an example the need To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening The Los Angeles City Attorney’s for the program. Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require special Office works with service providers “She had these tickets hanging assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing impaired), to the homeless to spread the word over her head, and $15,000 in fines about the clinics, and free trans- is a burden for anyone, much less you must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at portation is provided from the someone struggling in the mar- (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City TDD line for the providers’ offices, like Chrysalis. gins,” O’Farrell said. “The home- hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. They offered referrals at the clinic less court allows them to address for obtaining housing, shelter and tickets, and that is really the great other services. story to be told. I am really thankful Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provided Catherine Clay, who was home- Mike (Feuer) is showing this type upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the less but now lives in Koreatown, of leadership.” meeting. For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO-METRO said she had approximately $15,000 In addition to traffic citations, the in traffic citations waived through clinics offer help with citations for (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net the Homeless Court Program. Clay misdemeanor crimes, such as loiter- now volunteers with the program to ing, drinking in public and sleeping ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to help others. on sidewalks. Feuer plans to contin- “It was the difference in me pay- ue holding the clinics over the next express their opinion in this matter. ing rent and buying groceries or three years, and added that many paying for these tickets,” Clay City Attorney’s Office staff mem- For further information contact Garen Srapyan, Assistant Planner, in the added. “It was a turning point and bers volunteer their time to help. was part of me getting to a higher “Many of the people here may Community Development Department at (323) 848-6475; or via email at: level of citizenship. I was able to have been sleeping on the streets for [email protected] resolve these traffic issues and years,” Feuer added. “It’s an oppor- move on.” tunity for people to begin to partici- A Mid-City resident who asked pate in a system that they have been Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk to be identified only by her first removed from for many years.” name, Princetta, sought help at the The Los Angeles City Attorney’s clinic Wednesday for unpaid traffic Office plans to hold six clinics each citations. She said tickets she year throughout Los Angeles Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополнитель- received for not having vehicle reg- County. For information on partici- istration and other violations dating pating in future clinics or getting ной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. to 2009 have been a constant worry. involved, call (213)978-1937, or “I have a few tickets from a few email [email protected]. 22 January 7, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

choice advocates have had thus far for women more accessible. and address upcoming issues. Celinda Vazquez, vice president of “It’s really important for us to cel- public communication for Planned SupremeFrom Roe v. Wade pageCourt 1 to hear abortion case this year ebrate this right now and think about Parenthood Los Angeles, said there women still face when it comes to health services in general,” Horvath and true reproductive freedom reproductive rights and social justice have been several positive steps for- for women,” said Maya Paley, reproductive healthcare. said. means that we get the opportunity to ward in the past few years for NCJW/LA’s director of legislative “Although federal law supports a Tina Moore, a board member for live the lives that all of us were women’s rights, including Assembly and community engagement. “Right woman’s right to choose, women the West Hollywood Women’s meant to lead.” Bill 2348, which helped increase now there are many laws that make it today are still under fire when it Advisory Board, said it’s important This year, the [U.S.] Supreme difficult for women to get the health- access to birth control. comes to their reproductive rights,” for the city to support events like the Court will hear its first case on abor- “It’s time for everyone to come “Pink Out” and for people to be care they need. We’re going to talk Horvath said. “Today, state legisla- tion since 2007, Griffin said, and sev- together and recognize this date cel- aware of ongoing stigmas surround- eral elections will influence abortion about all these issues through guest tion is making access to abortion speakers from across California.” ebrating [Roe v. Wade],” Vazquez increasingly more difficult … Is ing pro-choice advocates. and reproductive rights. She said “We have to remember that this while there have been many Thursday’s event, Paley said, will said. “We’ve come a long way, and abortion a constitutional right that cover issues and open avenues for we should celebrate that, but there’s surmounts state policy that may city was the first to support pro- advances for women’s rights, there is choice,” Moore said. “This event cel- still a battle to be faced when it conversation through storytelling. also a disturbing reality that we’re impede a woman’s choice? Or is it a ebrates reproductive freedom and the comes to complete freedom of Many of the speakers, she said, have still fighting for our [reproductive] limited right that’s subject to restric- importance of being able to utilize choice for reproductive healthcare. inspiring stories that educate and res- rights. Commemorating Roe v. Wade tion. In other words, who’s in more that freedom.” “[We’re here] to celebrate but also onate with women across the board. reminds the public that we refuse to control of my body? Me, or the state Rebecca Griffin, NARAL Pro- to get ready for the fight that we have “We’re focusing on the social jus- allow politicians to hold us back. It’s I live in?” tice involved with having access to Choice California’s assistant director ahead of us,” Griffin said. a reminder here in Los Angeles and As the first city in the nation to be these rights,” Paley said. “We’re said 2016 marks a very pivotal year Today, the Women’s Advisory across the country.” pro-choice, Horvath said, the city for women and their reproductive Board, NCJW/LA and organizations going to talk about both good and In Our Own Words: Standing should stand by all women and the rights. from across California will come bad.” right to have control over their body. “We’re not here today because together to host “In Our Own Words: Other guest speakers will talk Together for Reproductive Rights, “A right to a safe and legal abor- we’re celebrating a medical proce- Standing Together for Reproductive about current policies that pose a Health, and Justice is a free event and tion is still under threat, and there are dure,” Griffin said. “We’re here Rights, Health, and Justice,” an event threat to women’s reproductive will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. ongoing challenges to abortion today because we all have things that to educate women on reproductive healthcare, as well as laws that have at the NCJW/LA Council House access as well as to reproductive we want to achieve in our lives … rights, celebrate the successes pro- helped make reproductive healthcare located at 543 N. Fairfax Ave.

CommunityFrom Love No Hate page 1members call for winter shelter walking in the front, passersby pain, then one man of peace can homelessness. For example, he would not be able to tell what is produce the same amount of love. said it does not help to give a housed at the location. The store There are some rules to live by at homeless person a ticket when front displays an illuminated the Love No Hate house. Everyone they cannot afford to pay it. It LOVE NO HATE sign. A shopping must be clean and everyone must might only make someone feel cart filled with recyclables and help keep the place clean. On unwelcome so they’ll move to a other items that homeless people Monday, Zilberman was also different neighborhood. travel with are all spray-painted enforcing the rule that no one can At Tuesday night’s West gold. stand or loiter around the front. Hollywood City Council meeting, Further inside Love No Hate are Visitors are either in or out. There Zilberman brought some of the no clues that would identify the are no drugs allowed and any homeless people he has been help- space as a homeless shelter. There belongings must be stored away ing to Tuesday’s meeting to advo- are colorful and animated works of from the living areas. cate for better services and a winter art including displays, murals and Zilberman also offers words of shelter in West Hollywood. Some paintings on the walls. Some are encouragement throughout the of the homeless people spoke to the abstract, some are political, but all night and helps connect visitors council members. photo by Gregory Cornfield of them offer a message of peace, with the services they might need. “It is time that we as human A homeless man and a staff member with Love No Hate prepare dinner love or hope. Michael Blegen, 24, is from beings wake up, and we realize for Monday night. Finally in the back, visitors find South Dakota and he started staying that no matter the color of our an open room that looks like a liv- at Love No Hate last week. With skin, the religion of our choice or recognized the gap in services. virtually no services for homeless ing room with couches, tables, Zilberman’s help, Blegen has an the designer labels on our backs, “He’s very frustrated, and I people, right about the time when blankets and televisions. appointment to begin rehab treat- or lack there of, it doesn’t make understand it,” she said. “He is they realize they should have done Continuing farther, visitors can ment this week. anyone more or less worthy of any feeling there is a gap in services something six hours earlier,” enjoy an outdoor porch area that “If it were not for Nir help,” Blegen said. “Until a week and he is filling that need and we Councilman John D’Amico said. features paintings and works of art [Zilberman], I would not be going,” ago, I thought I should just give have to figure out how we can fill Mayor Lindsey Horvath said done by some of the homeless visi- Blegen said. up. Love No Hate West that need in an official way. Nir she heard the cry from the com- tors. Zilberman does not accept mon- Hollywood has shown me that shouldn’t have to be doing this.” munity that the city needs to work Zilberman’s parents are holo- etary donations, but he is always there is hope and I can make a dif- The council members recog- on long-term plans. caust survivors, and some of the art accepting food or blankets or any- ference.” nized that West Hollywood could “It’s something that needs to in Love No Hate focuses on con- thing that can directly help. Mayor Pro Tem Lauren Meister do more to provide services in the happen now,” she said. “We need centration camps. Zilberman “We only accept love,” he said. said that sometimes bad outcomes city instead of sending people to to build a shelter within our bor- believes that if one man of hate, Zilberman believes the current could come from the good inten- shelters or hotels in Los Angeles. ders that embraces our values and Adolf Hitler, can produce so much systems in place enable further tions that Zilberman has, but she “After about 10 p.m. there are reflect that kind of city we are.”

L.A. bus, rail and subway lines has opposed the coalition’s ballot ini- worsened considerably. tiative. “You’re going to have more and “The ballot measure is bad for RiordanFrom development challenges page 1 Garcetti to define ‘affordable’ more traffic around these over- L.A., it’s bad for the economy, and it’s bad for the future vitality of Los Offenhauser said the problems hood. Last week, Richard Riordan, for- developments,” Riordan said. “You Angeles, especially in transit-ori- with the project are consistent with “We then spent a year working mer mayor of Los Angeles, cannot put in expensive condos and rental units and hope to attract peo- ented neighborhoods like irresponsible development she sees with Hollywood Heritage trying to endorsed the initiative. Hollywood where there is already a across the city. She calculated that mitigate as many of their concerns, “If a person moved to the city ple who will use public transporta- tion. You will have two cars for robust public transportation infra- if every single property in and at the very end what became now and heard Mayor Eric Garcetti each family.” structure in place,” O’Farrell said. Hollywood followed the communi- apparent was that there were funda- talk, they’d assume he’s a member Riordan said that without the “This misguided initiative will cost ty plans they were subject to, there mental issues with the approval of of the Tea Party,” Riordan said. “He November moratorium to halt the thousands of good paying jobs right would be 26 million more square the project, and no matter what it isn’t doing anything for the poor, land flipping and spot-rezoning, it when we are beginning to climb out but helping the rich get richer feet of commercial real estate than was, they were going to disap- will be impossible to stop the net of the recession.” now currently available. prove,” Champion said. through these zoning deals on land loss of existing, older affordable Champion said they hope to start “Why is everyone throwing that He added that the disagreements development.” housing units Los Angeles is not construction within the next six away and criticizing anyone who about zoning determinations of Sponsored by the Coalition to seeing. months. thinks sticking with the law is the density and the approval process Preserve L.A. (CPLA), the initia- “I challenge Garcetti to define Answers From Page 16 wrong thing to do?” she said. “It’s are not aspects the developers con- tive will prevent “spot zoning” by what he means by affordable hous- out of control.” trol. individual city council members in ing,” Riordan said. “It has zero to After the recession, Offenhauser “I can’t change their beef with concert with developers on land do with housing the homeless. It believes city leaders thought they the city,” he said zoned for less dense communities. has to do with creating solidly mid- needed to further incentivize devel- Offenhauser said she will likely “The control of zoning by these dle and upper-middle class condos opers to come to Los Angeles even file a lawsuit to fight the develop- single city council members should that are $4,000 a month, and though there always was demand to ment in court. be illegal,” Riordan said. “That per- Garcetti’s affordable housing will build in the city. Much of the debate over devel- son is being lobbied by the devel- probably go for close to $3,000. So Champion said they intially cre- opment will play out with the opers and getting campaign money I want him to define it. Because the ated five designs for the project Neighborhood Integrity Initiative or campaign promises, and this just working poor in L.A., without three years ago. They also hired on the November ballot, which has to end.” question, can’t afford City Hall’s three architect consultants to partic- would place a two-year moratorium The former mayor noted that ‘affordable housing.’” ipate in a design competition to find on projects that attempt to go traffic and congestion around “ele- Last month, Councilman Mitch the best option for the neighbor- around existing zoning laws. gant density” developments near O’Farrell, 13th Ditstrict, said he Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 January 21, 2016

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