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‘Sanctuary’n status threatened in L.A., WeHo White House wants Meals on Wheels could local police to help with federal deportations nfall off under Trump plan       Budget proposes cutting ‘programs that don’t work’      start a terrible ripple effect,” Early Attorney General Jeff Sessions said, as he hurried to get to the next on Monday said the national gov- Nearly every weekday, a small client on time. ernment will withhold enforce- white pickup drives down Mansfield Early delivers meals for Jewish ment funds from “sanctuary” Avenue south of Wilshire Boulevard Family Services of Los Angeles – jurisdictions, and said his office is to deliver meals to a senior in need. which operates a senior nutrition pro- exploring ways to “claw back” The driver, Lorenzo Early – gram similar to Meals on Wheels funds those jurisdictions already dressed in a blue polo and jeans – and Project Angel Food. But they received. hops out, checks his list and unloads may have to cut back soon after President Donald J. Trump proposed His statement fulfills President a meal from the back of the truck, cutting funds and grants that support Donald J. Trump’s Executive which is designed to maintain cold Order, which stipulates that “sanc- home delivery programs. and hot food. To balance an increase in defense tuary jurisdictions” – labeled as “For many of these people, I’m the such by the Department of spending, Trump proposed cutting only person they get to see all day. If Homeland Security – would not Housing and Urban Development Trump wants to cut this, it would be eligible for federal enforcement See block grants page 21 grants. Sessions said cities that photo courtesy of the mayor’s office arrest illegal immigrants for Mayor Eric Garcetti last week showed solidarity with walk-ins at crimes should be required to turn CHIRLA receiving legal counseling. them over to federal authorities. “Unfortunately, some states and comply with these laws.” federal civil immigration enforce- cities have adopted policies Indeed, last week, Mayor Eric ment. According to the directive, designed to frustrate [the Garcetti signed an Executive Los Angeles will not assist any Department of Justice’s] enforce- Directive titled, “Standing with effort by federal immigration ment of immigration laws,” Immigrants: A City of Safety, agents “for the purposes of enforc- Sessions said on Monday. “This Refuge, and Opportunity for All,” ing federal civil immigration law.” includes refusing to detain non- which restricts Los Angeles’ pub- And after Trump was elected in felons on federal detainer lic servants from inquiring about November, the city of West requests, or otherwise failing to immigration status or engaging in See Sanctuary page 21 Beverly Hills welcomes two new councilmen n Bosse sworn in as mayor for second time photo by Gregory Cornfield Lorenzo Early on Tuesday unloads a fresh meal for a client, prepared by 
   Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles.

Two new Beverly Hills council- men were sworn in on March 28 at the city’s installation and reorga- nization ceremony at the Petition asks Beverly Hills Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Councilman John school board to cancel layoffs Mirisch was also sworn in for his n the petition states. “If the board third term, while Councilwoman Twenty-three teachers and Dr. Bregy are not persuaded Lili Bosse was sworn in as mayor, will be let go to make to reconsider their decision, the and Councilman Julian Gold as termination of these amazing vice mayor. room in budget teachers will have a devastating One of the newcomers, Lester photo by Luke Harold 
   impact on the quality of our Friedman, an attorney and Beverly Hills City Councilman Lester Friedman speaks Tuesday at the schools.” Beverly Hills traffic and parking installation ceremony. Friedman and Councilman Robert Wunderlich are A change.org petition circulat- Bregy was not available for comment before press time. commissioner, finished second to new faces at city hall. ing throughout Beverly Hills asks Mirisch in the three-seat race. the Beverly Hills Unified School The board of education During his speech he recalled his two: Be slow to criticize and quick partner, and his grandchildren District to reconsider its plans to approved a resolution during a time as a student staff member for to commend. Number three: Treat were in attendance. lay off 23 teachers. special meeting on March 7 to the UCLA men’s basketball team all people with dignity and Robert Wunderlich, a business The petition was signed by 386 eliminate 23.7 full time equiva- under storied head coach John respect. Those are good ways to consultant and director of the people as of Wednesday morn- lent positions across all grade Wooden. lead. I look forward to collaborat- Metropolitan Water District repre- ing. When it reaches its goal of levels by the 2017-2018 school “He taught us life lessons I ing and finding common ground senting Beverly Hills, finished 500, it will be sent to district year. The cuts would save carry with me, and are very to solutions we can all support and third in the election. He was in Superintendent Michael Bregy. approximately $2.2 million from applicable to this new chapter,” make happen.” fourth place after the initial vote “If we let this happen and we the 2017-2018 adopted budget. Friedman said. “Number one: Friedman concluded by thank- count released the day after the don’t make our voices heard, our Approximately $5 million of Never be disagreeable just ing his family. His wife Simone schools and our children’s educa- cuts sustained over four years, because you disagree. Number swore him in. His son, also his law See Beverly Hills page 22 tion will suffer tremendously,” See Petition page 22 2 March 30, 2017 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

gram. Advance online tickets are $32; Israeli Dance $40 at the door. 100 N. Hill Ave. Peggy Freydberg Jack Rutberg Fine Arts presents a per- salastina.org. formance by the c.a.t.a.m.o.n dance Poetry group from Jerusalem on Thursday, The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in March 30 at 7 p.m. Israeli choreogra- Santa Monica presents “Poems from pher Elad Schechter leads the perfor- Stop Human the Pond: The mance. A reception begins at 7 p.m., Writings of Peggy Freydberg” on followed by the show at 7:30 p.m. 357 TraffickingNational Council of Jewish Women, Sunday, April 2 N. La Brea Ave. (323)938-5222, jack- Los Angeles (NCJW/LA) presents at 7:30 p.m. rutbergfinearts.com. “Become a Modern-Day Moses...Stop Produced by Human Trafficking” on Sunday, Betsy Borns, the April 2 from 3:30 to 5:30p.m. at the evening features NCJW/LA council house. The event Black Women an all-star cast includes performances of survivor reading Freydberg’s poems, including in Media stories, survivor testimonies and Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw will Debbie Allen, Frances Fisher and information on activism and how to moderate a panel discussion titled “The Daphne Zuniga, among others. prevent trafficking. Suggested dona- Not So Silver Screen: Black Women in “Poems from the Pond” was edited by tion is $5. 543 N. Fairfax Ave. Media” on Thursday, March 30 at Academy Award-winning producer (323)852-8514, or email 7:30 p.m. at the Hammer Museum. Laurie David. Tickets start at $50. [email protected]. Panelists include actresses Diahann 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. Carroll and Tonya Pinkins, actress and (310)434-3200, thebroadstage.com. director LisaGay Hamilton, casting director Tracy “Twinkie” Byrd and photo courtesy of Kaylin Johnson Le Salon De April Reign, #OscarsSoWhite creator Northern Ireland-born musical artist Keith Harkin will perform two shows and founder of broadwayblack.com. Toastmasters on Sunday, April 2 at 6:15 and 9:15 p.m. at Molly Malone’s on Fairfax Musiques The program is part of the Hammer Le Salon De Musiques invites guests Museum’s Bureau of Feminism initia- Avenue. Harkin’s performances support his new release “On Mercy to “Paris mon Amour,” a musical per- Welcomes Robert tive. 10899 Wilshire Blvd. (310)443- Street” and are part of his 2017 St. Patrick’s Day tour. A meet and greet formance on Sunday, April 2 at 4 David Hall 7000, hammer.ucla.edu. session with the artist is at 5:15 p.m. Tickets start at $35. 575 S. Fairfax p.m. in the Dorothy Chandler Toastmasters 90210 in Beverly Hills Ave. mollymalonesla.com. Pavilion. The performance celebrates welcomes actor Robert David Hall for the music of French and Hungarian “The Gift of Chaos and Confusion: composers Debussy, Faure, The People Who Have Inspired Me on Numerous activities will be held, ElevatorMichael Leoni’s play “Elevator” runs Chaminade and Kodaly. Audience My Life’s Journey” on Monday, including mural and painting sessions from Friday, March 31 through members will enjoy French cham- April 3 at 7 p.m. at Beverly Hills celebrating Haring’s iconic style. 6060 TheReturn toBreakfast the 1980s during aClub screening Sunday, April 30 at the Coast pagne and a buffet. General admission High School’s Cherney Hall. Hall is Wilshire Blvd, (323)930-2277, of John Hughes’ “The Breakfast Playhouse in West Hollywood. When is $85; $45 for students. 135 N. Grand an amputee and activist for disability petersen.org. Club” on Saturday, April 1 at 7:30 seven strangers get stuck in an eleva- Ave. (310)498-0257, lesalonde- awareness. He is perhaps best known p.m. in the Los Angeles County tor, it’s only a matter of time before musiques.com. for his role as Dr. Albert Robbins on Museum of Art’s Bing Theater. The their preconceived notions, stereo- the CBS series “CSI: Crime Scene screening is part of a program in types and judgments are challenged. Investigation.” Admission is free; Art of David which musicians create and perform a The play is a comedic and emotional RSVP requested by emailing toast- new and original score to a movie of ride into the human psyche exploring OrganLA Phil’s organ Concert recital series continues [email protected]. Gilhooly their choice. Jack Antonoff, of who people really are behind closed Join Stuart and Beverly Denenberg at with Felix Hell in Bleachers, will perform during the doors. Showtimes are 8 p.m., Friday Couturier Gallery on Saturday, concert on screening of “The Breakfast Club.” and Saturday; 3 p.m., Sunday. Tickets April 1 from noon to 5 p.m. for an Sunday, April 2 exhibition and discussion on General admission is $30. 5905 are $40. (323)960-7787, at 7:30 p.m. at the CosmicAstronomy fans Musingsare invited to “Cosmic “Hysterically Funny Works on Wilshire Blvd. (323)857-6000, plays411.com/elevator. Walt Disney Musings” on Monday, April 3 from Paper” from the 1980s by legendary lacma.org. Concert Hall. Hell 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Griffith Bay Area funk artist David Gilhooly will perform his Observatory. On Aug. 21, the sun and (1943-2013). 166 N. La Brea Ave. arrangement of moon will align for a rare total solar (323)933-5557, or email cg@cou- Johann Sebastian eclipse. Dr. Tyler Nordgren will dis- KeithPetersen Automotive Haring Museum Day is cele- turiergallery.com. Classical Concert Classical music lovers won’t want to Bach’s “Goldberg Variations.” Tickets cuss how it can best be viewed. brating “Keith miss a Salastina Music Society perfor- start at $20. 111 S. 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The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the Miracle Mile HPOZ with the boundaries recommended last week by the Planning and Land Use Committee. The HPOZ – historic preserva- tion overlay zone – will provide additional protections for the Miracle Mile’s architecture and scale. Assuming that the mayor will not veto, the vote on Tuesday final- ized a campaign that started more than two years ago by members of the Miracle Mile Residential Association (MMRA). photo by Gregory Cornfield Mark Zecca, chairman of the All homes south of Eighth Street will be protected under the Miracle Mile MMRA’s committee for the HPOZ, courtesy of the city of Los Angeles HPOZ. said the group is very happy for the The city released an updated map for the Miracle Mile HPOZ boundaries win for a “neighborhood that was in to reflect the March 21 recommendation to re-instate properties along received 533 responses in support approved by the city council. danger of great change.” Olympic Boulevard and north of Eighth Street. of the HPOZ, and 153 in opposi- “I believe we must protect and “It has been a long two-and-a- tion. preserve the historic nature of our half-year journey of educating resi- Los Angeles was saved for them.” Mile, while still providing for new The HPOZ includes more than neighborhoods,” Ryu said. “The dents of the benefits of historical Councilman David Ryu, 4th housing opportunities along a 1,300 properties, predominantly establishment of a flexible HPOZ protection,” he said via email. “We District, encouraged his colleagues major transit corridor.” built from the 1920s through the for the Miracle Mile area will help do this not just for ourselves but for to join him in voting for approval to Ryu’s office sent 4,300 letters to 1940s. There are more multi-family further protect historic buildings generations to come who will hold preserve the “unique, diverse and Miracle Mile residents this year buildings in the Miracle Mile and guide balanced growth in the dear that this very important part of historic identity of the Miracle requesting feedback. His office HPOZ than any other HPOZ neighborhood.”

Garcetti: Los Angeles will be city of safety, refuge and opportunity employees from assisting, cooperat- departments are required to report to ing with, or allowing any city monies the mayor’s chief of immigration Mayor Eric Garcetti spent much of Garcetti signed Executive Directive enforcement.” or resources to be used to assist any affairs and chief of police any efforts last week standing with immigrant 20, “Standing with Immigrants: A “I will never stop fighting to pro- federal agent in any action where the by federal immigration enforcement communities and advocates to City of Safety, Refuge, and tect all Angelenos, and making sure primary purpose is federal civil officials to enforce federal civil ensure protections and informing Opportunity for All.” In a newsletter, they are given the support they need immigration enforcement. immigration laws with the coopera- residents of their rights. Garcetti said it ensures Los Angeles’ and deserve,” the mayor wrote in the Additionally, city employees are pro- tion or support of the city. He joined mayors in more than 60 public servants stay focused on pro- newsletter. “No one in L.A. should hibited from granting access by any The directive begins by explaining cities for the first Cities’ Day of tecting people, serving communities live in fear of being taken from their federal immigration agent to any city that Los Angeles has always been a Immigration Action and talked about and saving lives – “not inquiring home, or separated from their fami- facility not open to the general public city of immigrants since the city’s immigration being at the heart of the about immigration status or engag- ly.” unless access is legally required. All founding. The first Angelenos, “Los American story. And on March 21, ing in federal civil immigration The directive prohibits city general managers and heads of See directive page 22 4 March 30, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Suspects go on robbery spree in Hollywood, WeHo n vehicle and the passenger got out Angeles Police Department’s It’s unclear if three and stole cell phones from pedestri- Hollywood Division. men arrested Tuesday ans. The suspect was armed with a Sgt. Jeff Bishop, with the West knife. Investigators are searching are involved with series Hollywood Sheriff’s Station, said for two black men in their 20s. The
  there were four hold-ups in West vehicle they were driving was Hollywood at Rugby and described by victims as a dark-col- Authorities in Hollywood and Westmount Drives, Cynthia and ored Audi. West Hollywood are seeking infor- Hammond Streets, in the 600 block Deputies in West Hollywood mation to help lead them to sus- of Kings Road and the 1000 block also arrested three men after a pects wanted for a series of street of Hayworth Avenue. The robberies street robbery on Tuesday night, robberies on Monday night. in Hollywood occurred along Santa but detectives have not linked them The robberies on March 27 Monica Boulevard between La to the earlier hold-ups and it is occurred from 9 to 11 p.m. At least Brea and Highland Avenues, said uncertain if they are responsible. two male suspects pulled up in a Det. Gary Kukaua, of the Los Bishop said the robbery on March 28 occurred around mid- night near Sunset Boulevard and photo courtesy of Google Maps Orange Drive. A male suspect exit- ed a vehicle and stole a phone from Burglars smashed windows and stole merchandise from the luxury a pedestrian. The driver of the get- clothing store Fendi on March 19. Feuer launches campaign away vehicle was involved in a minor traffic collision a short dis- tance away and pulled over. A deputy who heard the collision againstIn the wake of increasedimmigration action scams stopped to investigate and was told by Immigration and Customs “My office will Burglars target Fendi store on by a witness that the three men in Enforcement (ICE) officers, City continue to work the vehicle were involved in a rob- Attorney Mike Feuer last week closely with our bery minutes earlier, Bishop said. announced a multi-agency collabo- The suspects were arrested and Rodeo
  Drive in Beverlyexact number ofHills suspects was ration to educate the public on partners on the city booked for robbery. They were not unknown, but they allegedly immigration consultants, and to council and the identified, but Bishop said they Beverly Hills Police arrived at the scene and fled in crack down on those who misrepre- county to safeguard were 20, 21 and 22 years old, and Department officers are searching more than one vehicle, said Lt. sent the services they may provide were from the Culver City area. for multiple suspects who burglar- Lincoln Hoshino, with the Beverly under the law. families’ dreams The suspects stole the cell phone by ized a Fendi clothing store on Hills Police Department. No infor- As part of this effort, the city and hold force and no knife was used or March 19 in Beverly Hills and mation was provided about what attorney supports legislation pro- accountable those recovered. Deputies allegedly stole merchandise valued at was stolen and police did not have posed by City Councilwoman Nury who would prey on found the victim’s stolen phone in $700,000. any further descriptions. The store Martinez, 6th District, to establish a the vehicle, Bishop added. The burglary occurred at sells women’s clothing, shoes, permitting and enforcement system immigrants’ fears.” Anyone with information about approximately 3:50 a.m. at the handbags, leather goods and furs. for immigration consultants. the robberies is asked to call store at 201 N. Rodeo Dr. Officers Anyone with information is “Immigration fraud schemes can -Los Angeles City Attorney authorities in Hollywood at responded to an alarm and found asked to call investigators with the have devastating and long-lasting Mike Feuer (213)972-2932, or in West suspects had smashed a window Beverly Hills Police Department impacts on families,” Feuer said. Hollywood at (310)855-8850. and committed a burglary. The at (310)550-4951. “It’s especially important now, at a with all provisions of the time of heightened anxiety in our California Immigration Consultant immigrant communities, to prevent Act in order to curb immigration residents who turn to immigration services fraud. consultants out of desperation from Under current regulations, being victimized. My office will immigration consultants are not continue to work closely with our lawyers and have a very limited partners on the city council and the and specific role in helping some- county to safeguard families’ one complete the process to dreams and hold accountable those change their immigration status. who would prey on immigrants’ The city attorney and LACDC- fears.” BA have partnered to enforce cur- Martinez said it is “unfath- rent laws governing immigration omable” that people would take consultants. There are currently advantage of Angelenos “who are several referrals from LACDCBA just trying to take care of their fam- that the city attorney is reviewing. ilies.” There is also an ongoing case “By establishing a license for against Eddie Bonilla, a notario, immigration consultants, we will set for trial next week that alleges be doing two things: Providing a violations of unlicensed practice of resource of legitimate consultants immigration law. for people to access; and giving the Immigration consultants must city the tools necessary to prevent give customers a written contract, more people from being victim- in English and in the consumer’s ized,” she said. language, that gives customers a The motion calls for the develop- three-day right to cancel it without ment of an immigration consultant any charge. Immigration consul- licensing process through the tants must also post signs to make Office of Finance that will monitor it clear that they are not licensed and identify consultants as well as attorneys, and they must tell cus- fund investigations. tomers that they can’t provide legal Enforcement and citation of advice. businesses not in compliance with Individuals who believe they the law would be done by the city have been a victim of immigration attorney in coordination with the scams should call (800)593-8222, Los Angeles County Department or visit dcba.lacounty.gov. of Consumer and Business Affairs Consumers can find additional tips (LACDCBA). The motion would and information at also require all immigration con- lacityattorney.org/immigration- sultants and notaries to comply fraud, or dcba.lacounty.gov.

Beverly Hills police to hold DUI and driver’s license checkpoint The Beverly Hills Police alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers Department Traffic Bureau will and make sure motorists have valid conduct a sobriety and driver’s driver’s licenses. In the event of license checkpoint on Friday, inclement weather, the checkpoint March 31 in the northeast section of will be converted to a saturation the city. patrol. For information, call Uniformed officers will check for (310)288-2696. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 March 30, 2017 L.A. to research divesting from Wells Fargo over Dakota Access Pipeline n City holds $40 million in securities that have one- to four-year maturity
   other negative financial conse- ment’s ties with Wells Fargo. quences. West Hollywood City Los Angeles City Councilmen Los Angeles currently holds Councilman John Duran pointed Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, and more than $40 million in securities out that Wells Fargo has supported Paul Koretz, 5th District, on with Wells Fargo that have a one- LGBT causes for 30 years. The Tuesday introduced a motion to to four-year maturity. city should be careful about “strik- explore divesting taxpayer funds Koretz said it’s time the city ing and hitting … a liberal-leaning from holdings with Wells Fargo stops doing business with the reck- bank in a sanctuary city,” he said. Bank, due to its financial support less and irresponsible people run- O’Farrell said Wells Fargo is of the controversial Dakota Access ning the agencies. terrific on “so many” fronts, and Pipeline. “I’m proud to stand with he has worked with the institution courtesy of Divest LA The Dakota Access Pipeline Standing Rock,” Koretz said in a on projects in Los Angeles, such Demonstrators attended the March 24 city council meeting to encourage would extend more than 1,100 as recent community upgrades in statement. “Corporations like Wells leaders to divest from Wells Fargo holdings. miles through North Dakota, Fargo often quote their ‘fiduciary Glassell Park. But he said that South Dakota, Iowa and Illinois. In duty’ to its stockholders when does not forgive its missteps, and sovereignty and the right of access are consistent with our values of January, President Donald J. approving investments in projects that Los Angeles cannot sit idly by to clean water. The Seattle City justice, integrity and fairness.” Trump released a memorandum like the Dakota Access Pipeline. when the city has been an environ- Council and Santa Monica City O’Farrell said his office has been offering support for the project. However, if they actually looked at mental leader for the country. Council voted to break ties with working on this issue for several Opponents of the project have the bigger picture and the true cost “We can’t look the other way,” Well Fargo for the same reason. weeks, and said he hopes Wells expressed concern that it will of fossil fuel investments, which O’Farrell said. “By definition, we “The movement to defund the Fargo demonstrates that they want to cause environmental devastation are wrecking our once-livable cli- would be complicit in degrading Dakota Access Pipeline is about keep Los Angeles as a customer. to the regions it crosses, including mate, they would see they are the environment.” standing up to corporate banking The councilmen’s motion will be the land of the Standing Rock putting not only their stockholders Chrissie Castro, vice chair of institutions by taking away what heard in the city’s Budget and Sioux. Last year, the city council at grave risk, but the entire planet.” the City-County Native American they care about most – their bot- Finance Committee. unanimously approved a resolu- Paul Gomez, vice president of Commission said cities and coun- tom line,” Castro said. “It is the Gomez said he hopes the city tion opposing the construction of corporate communications for ties across the country are stand- responsibility of all Angelenos to decides not to move forward with the pipeline. O’Farrell said Wells Fargo in California, said in a ing up for the protection of tribal ensure the city’s banking practices divestment. Tuesday’s motion is part of mak- phone interview on Wednesday ing sure the council’s resolution that the institution values its rela- was not an empty gesture. tionship with the city of Los “I want to send a clear message Angeles. In defending its involve- to the financial institutions every- ment with the pipeline project, he where that Los Angeles must ful- said Wells Fargo is one of 17 fill its role as a national leader on banks that have made loans to the the environment,” O’Farrell said. pipeline’s developers – represent- “The actions we take locally have ing less than 5 percent of the pro- consequences elsewhere and we ject’s total financing. He explained must not be complicit in a scheme that negatively affects ancestral the bank is obligated by contract lands or the sovereign rights of the and from a legal standpoint, it can- Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in not walk away. North Dakota. The city should “We are a company committed divest its holdings from Wells to environmental sustainability Fargo in a manner that protects and human rights, and respect all taxpayers’ interests, and reinvest the opinions being expressed on those funds in responsible finan- this issue,” he said. “We hope the cial institutions that respect the many works we do for our L.A. rights of all individuals to be treat- customers and communities, ed fairly and equitably. Wells including the $250,000 in grants Fargo needs to change its business for environmental projects here in practices, or risk losing a customer Los Angeles and $12.36 million in in the city of Los Angeles.” foundation giving, reflect a much The motion directs the city’s more accurate view of Wells Office of Finance to report within Fargo, rather than looking at a sin- 30 days on options for divestment gle loan out of the millions that we from all holdings with Wells make to individual home owners, Fargo. The report will include rec- small and large businesses and ommendations for immediate local organizations.” reinvestment of proceeds into He also pointed to the millions holdings with other financial insti- of dollars Wells Fargo spends on tutions that comply with the city’s philanthropic investments, such as Responsible Banking Ordinance. $3.42 million in human services The ordinance expresses the city’s efforts in Los Angeles, including commitment to prevent “con- HIV/AIDS prevention, $3.29 mil- sumer-averse practice.” The coun- lion for education, and more than cilmen also point to May 2015, $4 million for community devel- when City Attorney Mike Feuer opment and arts and culture, all in sued Wells Fargo – which has 2015 alone. thousands of customers who are Last month, the West Los Angeles residents – over alle- Hollywood City Council directed gations that the company opened its staff to compile a list of banks accounts without customers’ con- that can handle the city’s portfolio sent and failed to notify customers after Mayor Lauren Meister said that the accounts had been opened. she wanted to explore the possibil- The practice resulted in fees and ity of severing the city govern-

courtesy of Divest LA Demonstrators march downtown to raise awareness for the Dakota Access Pipeline. 6 March 30, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press West Hollywood Captain Aloma takes over at learns about West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station properties       Capt. Sergio A. Aloma will excluded from take the reins on April 2 as the new commanding officer of the West Hollywood Sheriff’s designation list Station, replacing Holly M.  
  Perez, who has been promoted to the rank of commander. The effort to designate more Aloma is a 30-year veteran of landmarks as historic in West the Los Angeles County Hollywood at a city council meet- Sheriff’s Department and has ing in January ended with intrigue served at the West Hollywood station as a patrol deputy, field about a group of notable exclu- training officer, detective and sions. Capt. Sergio A. Aloma sergeant. Since 2014, he has The nonprofit West Hollywood served as operations lieutenant the city has prepared him for Preservation Alliance and West at the station, and as acting cap- that aspect of the job. Hollywood Mayor Lauren Meister photo by Luke Harold tain. Other assignments have “That is a huge priority for asked for additional information been with the sheriff’s depart- us,” Aloma said. “Obviously, The Holloway Motel is one of six properties the nonprofit West about 10 properties excluded from ment’s Narcotics Bureau and we have a large LGBTQ popu- a list of 58 potential designees. Hollywood Preservation Alliance wants council to recognize as a possi- Administrative Services lation. And we want to assure The Historic Preservation bility for historic designation. Division. Aloma also worked as the community that hate crimes Commission heard at its March 15 in the context of the interior traveler.” a watch commander and opera- are taken very seriously and we meeting the methodology used by design industry,” according to The other three (7935, 8954 and tions lieutenant with the sher- will be investigating them vig- a city-employed consulting firm GPA. It also had disqualifying 9091 Santa Monica Blvd.) did not iff’s department’s Transit orously.” to select the potentially eligible “alterations to the primary eleva- make it onto the initial list of over Services Bureau, which over- Aloma also has experience properties, satisfying council’s tion.” 700 properties because they “did sees Metro buses and trains. overseeing major events such request for more information on Formerly the Ritts Furniture not appear to have the potential to The new captain said he has as the PRIDE festival and the process. Store, 8445 Santa Monica Blvd., be significant” historically, or they an affinity for West Hollywood, parade, and the city’s annual The city hired GPA Consulting, was deemed ineligible because had been altered significantly, dating to his time as a deputy in Halloween Carnaval. The which assembled the list of 58 alterations had compromised its according to GPA. the late 1980s and early 1990s. events bring hundreds of thou- after evaluating 763 West historic integrity. The Preservation Alliance said It was the first station he was sands of people to West assigned to after graduation and Hollywood properties for their “The original design of the in a statement that it hopes the city Hollywood annually, and keep- a period working in the jails. historic credentials. building was an excellent example will further evaluate the excluded ing participants and visitors “I am very excited. I am very safe remains a top priority. The Preservation Alliance urged of the Mid-Century Modern style properties. much looking forward to it,” “We will play a role in that the city council to include six and a representative work of “We would hope that the Aloma said. “I have a long his- from the standpoint of public additional properties: Madison notable architect Harry Harrison,” [Historic Preservation tory at the station. The commu- safety,” he said. “For me, in my Car Wash, Holloway Motel, the according to GPA. “Harrison Commission], in concert with the MACHA Theatre, Ritts Furniture nity is very supportive and it’s a 30 years on the job, it’s all trained with Frank Lloyd Wright city of West Hollywood, would, fun place to work.” about fighting crime. That’s my Store, Pink Taco and the Viper at Taliesin and worked for Richard however, recommend funding a Room. Aloma plans to continue passion. I want to be out in Neutra and Harwell Hamilton limited further study from an progress made under Perez and Madison Car Wash, 7617 Santa front of trends to make sure we Harris. He was known for his alternate professional historic other previous captains. He said Monica Blvd., was excluded are addressing them.” exaggerated roof forms, which source as a direction for city coun- he will monitor problems and Aloma added that he plans to because it does not have architec- was on full display in this build- cil,” according to a statement by trends so resources can be continue a close relationship tural significance, nor was it ever ing.” the group’s board of directors. deployed effectively. Violent with the West Hollywood City associated with historically signif- The property has since been “We think obtaining a second crime remains low in the city, Council, and will serve as a liai- icant people or events. It had char- “extensively altered,” however. opinion would be the right thing he said, but is taken very seri- son between the sheriff’s acteristics of Googie, or “Space Pink Taco, which used to house to do.” ously. Property crimes such as department and the city. In Age,” architecture popular in the Players Club, 8225 Sunset In West Hollywood, there are vehicle thefts and burglaries are regards to two incidents involv- Southern California during the Blvd.; and The Viper Room, 27 designated commercial, insti- also a priority, as those types of ing deputies in 2014 and 2105 1950s and 60s, according to GPA which used to be Young’s Market, tutional and industrial properties incidents are more prevalent in in which civilians were killed, Consulting. 8850 Sunset Blvd., were excluded the city. that have landmark designations Aloma said he will remain as The car wash “possesses some for similar reasons, despite their “I am very familiar with the at the local, state or national lev- transparent as possible. He of the characteristics of the prominent reputations in West challenges we have with crime recently briefed the city council els, according to the commercial Googie style of architecture, but is Hollywood nightlife. and the quality of life issues our on the status of investigations historic resources survey. The city missing the futuristic decorative Meister had requested addition- residents are concerned with,” into the incidents, which has three properties designated at elements associated with the style, al information about the exclusion he said. “We have had property involved a deputy who mistak- such as rockets and stars, as well of four additional properties. the national level: Sunset Tower, crimes, vehicle burglaries and enly shot and killed a victim of as the bold signage often found on The first, an automobile service 8358 Sunset Blvd.; Hacienda some residential burglaries. I a knife attack because the car washes,” according to the building at 7496 Santa Monica Arms Apartments, 8439 Sunset want to continue working with deputy thought the victim was GPA report. Blvd., had been significantly Blvd.; and Great Hall/Long Hall, staff to see those crimes the attacker, and another inci- Holloway Motel, 8465 Santa altered over the years, according 1200 N. Vista St. Six properties reduced. Capt. Perez was dent in which a patrol car Monica Blvd., housed travelers to GPA. Its Route 66 tie wasn’t have historic designation at the instrumental in getting foot involved in a collision went along Route 66. But GPA said the enough either. state level, but not at the local patrols, and I want to expand onto a sidewalk and struck and motel was located on a stretch of “By the mid-1930s there were level because they had never been them. Violent crime is relative- killed a pedestrian. the historic highway that was already numerous automobile- nominated for local status, accord- ly low, but one is too many. “I am a big supporter of “diluted by the opening of related businesses along Santa ing to city staff. Those are certainly something I transparency and being as open Interstate 10 in 1957.” Monica Boulevard,” according to City staff created wehopreser- want to respond to.” as we can with the public,” Aloma also plans to continue The MACHA Theatre, 1107 N. GPA. “No evidence was found vation.org, to update residents Aloma said. “The public has a building relationships with the Kings Rd., lacked information on indicating that the subject proper- about preservation efforts right to know as much as possi- city’s LGBTQ community and ble, but on the other hand, there its early owners or tenants “to ty was providing goods and ser- throughout the city, including this said his experience working in indicate that they were significant vices specifically to the through survey by GPA. See Captain page 22 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 March 30, 2017

Defendants in Formosa Avenue lawsuit seek dismissal   
  Airbnb knew that the other defen- form.” HHearingsearings f foror t thehe d demurrersemurrers a arere dants were even potentially violat- Ryu introduced a motion last sscheduledcheduled fforor AAug.ug. 1 aandnd 88.. Defendants in a lawsuit filed by ing the [rent stabilization ordi- month in an effort to prevent six former residents of a Hollywood nance],” undermining its liability future demolition of buildings if apartment complex are asking the as an aider and abettor. their owners face questions about court to dismiss the suit. “There is no allegation that Ellis Act compliance. But if the The apartments, located at 1332- Airbnb played any role in the court rules in favor of the demur- 1334 N. Formosa Ave., were demol- eviction of plaintiffs,” according rers, it would validate the premise ished in January, despite a stop to the company’s court filing. that local legislation cannot super- work order issued at the behest of “Instead, the complaint alleges sede components of the Ellis Act. Councilman David Ryu, 4th that Airbnb acted as an agent or Estevan Montemayor, a District, to verify the legality of the joint venturer of the owner defen- spokesman for Ryu, said “while demolition. The demolition permit dants by allowing them to post our office has no firsthand knowl- was reinstated 10 days later by the listings and accept bookings edge of a lawsuit, we will monitor photo courtesy of Richard Koehler city’s Housing and Community through Airbnb’s online plat- the situation as it develops.” Investment Department. The units at 1332-1334 N. Formosa Ave. were demolished in January. The building’s residents had been evicted in 2016 under the Ellis Act, which was meant to allow landlords a way to leave the rental business if they were losing money. But local residents and city officials have said the act has been exploited by larger developers looking to replace more affordable units with luxury hous- ing. In the lawsuit, the tenants allege that Wiseman Residential, which manages the property, and Belmond Homes LP, which has owned it since last year, re-rented their vacat- ed units via Airbnb. The suit there- fore alleges a violation of the city’s rent stabilization ordinance. It fur- ther alleges that Wiseman and Belmond “colluded to defraud plaintiffs of their long-term tenan- cies,” while “misrepresenting to the plaintiffs that they had to vacate their homes because the property was being withdrawn from the rental market in order to be devel- oped.” They then tried to “reap higher profits by re-renting the units through Airbnb,” the suit alleges. Benjamin Cohanzad, a represen- tative of Wiseman Residential, which manages the property, has repeatedly denied that the units were rented on Airbnb after the ten- ants’ evictions. Belmond Homes LP, which owns the property, and Wiseman Residential filed a demurrer in February. A demurrer argues that a complaint lacks enough legal basis to prevail, regardless of the validity of the allegations. “While defendants were finally able to demolish the property on Jan. 31, plaintiffs have chosen to maintain this meritless litigation,” according to Par Hendifar, an attor- ney representing Belmond and Wiseman, in a Feb. 6 filing. It continues, “non-residential use of the property, rental or otherwise, does not establish a violation of the Ellis Act, and does not confer any rights on former tenants.” Hendifar mentioned a recent case between the San Francisco Apartment Association and the city and county of San Francisco. The ruling by a California Court of Appeals invalidated a local law requiring a 10-year waiting period for a landlord to pursue a residen- tial merger of a unit that had been vacated through the Ellis Act. Likewise, Los Angeles city offi- cials should not be able to augment the Ellis Act with local legislation, or stop work orders, the demurrer argues. The Los Angeles City Council has passed laws, such as a Tenant Buyout Notification Program that went into effect in January, and motions seeking leg- islation designed to protect resi- dents from Ellis Act evictions. Airbnb, also listed as a defen- dant, filed its own demurrer on March 8. The company argues that the plaintiffs “have not alleged that 8 March 30, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Counciln creates Cannabis Licensing Commission Decision enables city to regulate recreational marijuana sales Hollywood chamber to
  swear-in new board The Los Angeles City Council has approved a motion to create a members on March 31 Cannabis Licensing Commission, Jeff Zarrinnam, president and New board members to be which will oversee legal recreation- CEO of the Hollywood Hotel, has sworn-in for the first time al marijuana sales. been elected to lead the include Andrea Ceragioli, of The council’s approval on March Hollywood Chamber of Paramount Pictures; Lupita 22 came two weeks after voters Commerce beginning in April. Sanchez-Cornejo, of AT&T; approved Measure M, which grants He will be installed as chair of public affairs specialist Mark the city authority to regulate mari- the board, along with other Edwards; Matt Fritch, of juana businesses. The state plans to Chamber officers and directors, at Andrews International; and have a regulatory framework in the chamber’s 96th annual Jerry Neuman of Liner LLP. place by the end of the year, ahead Installation & Lifetime Three directors who will be of recreational marijuana business- Achievement Awards Luncheon stepping down from the board es opening in 2018. State law on Friday, March 31 at the Hilton will also be honored at the cere- allows cities to draft their own laws Los Angeles/Universal City. mony. They include Michael to regulate the industry. Zarrinnam has a long associa- Gargano, of Argent Ventures; The commission will have five tion with the Hollywood chamber Dr. Fariba Kalantari; and Stan members – two appointed by the of Commerce since he first pur- Savage, of the A.F. Gilmore Co. city council and three by the mayor. chased a hotel on Vermont Additionally, actor Paul The commissioners will serve four- Avenue. Sorvino will be presented with year terms. One of the mayor’s For years, he chaired the cham- the chamber’s annual Lifetime appointees is required to be an photo courtesy of Brett Levin ber’s East Hollywood Achievement Award. The recipi- elected member of a neighborhood Committee. He was also the ent also receives a commis- council. The council also barred mation about creating an online disruptions in residential commu- founder of the East Hollywood sioned painting by artist Robert lobbyists who have represented license application program to be nities. Business Improvement District Byrne. Sorvino has appeared in cannabis-related businesses within available by Sept. 1. The city is also examining regu- (BID). more than 180 films and televi- 12 months from being appointed to The city is still in the process of lations in Oregon and Washington, He is currently leading an sion shows. He is also a long- the commission. adopting other regulations for which have already legalized effort to create two additional time philanthropist and advocate The city attorney will draft an recreational marijuana sales, recreational marijuana. BIDs in the Hollywood-Western for people suffering from asth- ordinance required to create the including where marijuana can be Measure M was supported by community, and a “Route 66” ma. He wrote the 1985 best-sell- commission, and it will come back sold and how much marijuana organizations representing the BID along Santa Monica ing book “How to Become a before the council for a final vote businesses will be taxed. marijuana industry including the Boulevard from Vermont Former Asthmatic” and founded before members are appointed. The taxes are tentatively esti- Southern California Coalition, Avenue to Vine Street. the Sorvino Asthma Foundation The commission will oversee mated to be 5 percent on gross Americans for Safe Access, the Zarrinnam has been a cham- to educate the public about asth- licensing and the public hearing receipts of medical marijuana, and California Minority Alliance and ber board member since 2012. ma and techniques for managing process for businesses that sell 10 percent on gross receipts of the Pain Free Society of Additional chamber board offi- the illness. marijuana. recreational marijuana. Marijuana California. cers for the coming year will be A reception begins at 11:30 It will also administer the dispensaries that are already regis- It was also supported by the Donelle Dadigan, of the a.m., followed by the luncheon inspection program to ensure busi- tered with the city under South Robertson Neighborhood Hollywood Museum; Bill at noon. nesses are complying with regula- Proposition D, approved in 2007, Council and Los Angeles City Roschen, of Roschen Van Cleve The Hilton Los tions. are expected to be given priority Council President Herb Wesson, Architects; Nicole Mihalka, of Angeles/Universal City is locat- The council also asked the City for business licenses. 10th District. JLL; Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, ed at 555 Universal Hollywood Administrative Officer and Chief The council plans to continue Calls and emails to Wesson’s of “Variety”; Carole Sarian, of Drive. Admission starts at $75. Legislative Analyst to report in working with neighborhood coun- office seeking comment about the The CrisCom Company; and For information, visit holly- early April on budgeting for the cils and community groups to draft Cannabis Licensing Commission Dwayne Gathers, of Gathers woodchamber.net/events. commission and requested infor- regulations. The goal is to limit were not returned. Strategies.

LADWP marks renewable energy milestone The Los Angeles Department “We are looking at what it of Water and Power (LADWP) would take in terms of achieved a state-mandated goal, resources, capability and costs receiving 25 percent of all ener- to achieve 100 percent clean gy retail sales from renewable energy in the future,” Wright energy. said. “We have reached this mile- The Moapa Southern Paiute stone because we are investing Solar Project, built by First boldly to fight climate change, Solar Inc. and located on the clean our air and build a more Moapa River Indian sustainable future for our city,” Reservation in Clark County, said Mayor Eric Garcetti. Nev., began sending solar Councilwoman Nury power to Los Angeles residents Martinez, chair of the Energy and businesses in December and Environment Committee, 2016. said Los Angeles is leading the The facility generates enough way on renewable energy. clean energy for nearly 111,000 LADWP’s renewable energy Los Angeles homes, offsetting level jumped to 25 percent from more than 341,000 metric tons 6 percent in 10 years. of carbon emissions from a tra- “Reaching the 25 percent ditional power plant. That renewable energy target was amount of carbon emissions is accomplished by working col- equivalent to removing 73,000 laboratively with city, environ- gasoline vehicles from the road mental and community leaders, for one year. business and industry and other More than 192 MW of solar stakeholders to create a work- energy is generated by cus- able vision for the city’s clean tomer-owned solar rooftop or energy future,” said LADWP ground-mounted projects, while general manager David H. about 20 MW of local solar Wright. comes to the Los Angeles The utility is on track to meet power grid via the Feed-in the next milestones of 33 per- Tariff Program, through which cent of renewable energy sales LADWP purchases power pro- by 2020, 55 percent by 2030 duced by privately owned and 65 percent or more by 2036, small-scale projects within the and is studying the feasibility of city. going beyond that. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 March 30, 2017

Benches installed after Metro announces purchase of new subway cars The Los Angeles County September 2021. Metro may also “Metro is bringing yet another Metropolitan Transportation choose to exercise up to five rail car manufacturer to the region Authority (Metro) has contracted options to buy an additional 218 to help build the trains we need to O’Farrell meets with seniors with China Railway Rolling Stock subway cars. Combined, the base keep L.A. moving,” said Metro Corporation to build 64 new rail order with options is valued at board chair John Fasana, referring cars for the Metro Red and Purple $647 million and is funded by a to an earlier contract with Line subways. combination of local and federal Kinkisharyo International LLC to Metro officials called the agree- sources, including Measure R sales assemble light rail vehicles in ment a major procurement that tax proceeds. Palmdale. “We are making good will bring new manufacturing jobs The contract also will create on our commitment to wisely to the Los Angeles region and help approximately 50 local jobs gener- invest in transportation projects Metro maintain and expand its ating up to $38 million in local that directly benefit our local subway system. wages and benefits. workforce and economy.” The contract launches produc- Approximately 10 percent of all Metro is also preparing to unveil tion of HR4000 heavy rail cars that new jobs created will go to disad- its Workforce Initiative Now will replace existing trains now vantaged workers. Program later this year. The pro- traveling between downtown Los A new facility will be purchased gram will educate, train and pro- Angeles and Koreatown, and in the L.A. area to manufacture vide opportunities for residents to downtown Los Angeles and North components for propulsion, heat- apply for transportation-related Hollywood. Thirty-four of the new ing, ventilation, air conditioning jobs. rail cars will also be used for the and lighting systems. The subway “We are a growing system that Metro Purple Line’s first four-mile cars’ exterior shells will be manu- needs qualified, trained and pre- photo courtesy of the 13th District Council Office extension from Wilshire factured in Changchun, China, and pared talent to keep us running,” Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, recently worked with Boulevard and Western Avenue to final assembly will be in said Metro CEO Phillip A. the city’s Bureau of Street Services and Martin Outdoor Media to Beverly Hills when the line opens Springfield, Massachusetts. Washington. “This new workforce install two new benches in East Hollywood. One of the benches is in 2023. The contract for the new rail program will create a path for located on Western Avenue just north of Santa Monica Boulevard, China Railway has committed to cars exceeds the federal govern- those who want a job maintaining and the other is on Santa Monica Boulevard just west of Western delivering the first pilot vehicle by ment’s “Buy America” provisions, our new subway cars in the Avenue. The decision was made after O’Farrell met with seniors at the spring of 2020 and the entire which require 60 percent of com- future.” nearby Kingsley Manor who requested that new bus benches be order of 64 subway cars by ponent parts be American-made. For information, visit metro.net. installed.

Hop aboard Metro Express bus for rides to Dodger Stadium Metro will provide Dodger service has transported more than Stadium Express bus service from 1,225,188 fans to and from Union Station in downtown Los Dodgers’ games. Angeles to Dodger Stadium during Fans with a game ticket ride free. the 2017 baseball season. Those without a ticket must pay the The service begins with exhibi- $1.75 fare from Union Station. tion play between the Dodgers and Service from Union Station begins Anaheim Angels on Saturday, 90 minutes prior to the start of April 1 and continues for regular games and ends 45 minutes after season games beginning on games. Buses will pick up riders Monday, April 3 during the season every 10 minutes in front of Union opener against the San Diego Station near the Mozaic Apartment Padres. complex. Passengers will be The service is provided to all dropped off and picked up at stops home games under a grant from the behind center field and on the top Mobile Source Air Pollution deck. Reduction Review Committee. For information and schedule, Since the service began in 2010, call (323)GOMETRO, or visit the Dodger Stadium Express bus metro.net.

Bill will protect consumers from costly service renewals The state Senate Judiciary and Spotify. While current law Committee has approved legislation states the terms of trial offers and by Sen. Bob Hertzberg (D-Van that automatic renewals must be Nuys) that will protect consumers posted on websites or communicat- who sign up for a free trial of a ser- ed directly to consumers, canceling vice with an automatic renewal that the service can be difficult, comes with a charge. Hertzberg said. SB 313 also mandates that busi- Furthermore, when consumers nesses make it easy for consumers sign up for free gifts or trial offers to cancel a service by requiring that come with an automatic renew- them to notify consumers three to al, businesses are not required to get seven days before they are charged separate authorization for the for an automatic renewal. It will also charged service. Trial offers can run require businesses to obtain a con- so long – for months or even years – sumer’s authorization for renewals. that consumers sometimes forget “There is no greater consumer that the service eventually comes protection than requiring trans- with a charge and can be surprised parency. Consumers need to know to see it appear on credit card bills, what they are buying and under Hertzberg added. what terms, and what they need to “Businesses making free trial do to cancel the arrangement,” offers should be open and transpar- Herzberg said. “This legislation ent with consumers about how they makes clear that consumers must can cancel a product or service,” directly authorize any renewal of said Richard Holober, executive service with a charge and that busi- director of the Consumer Federation nesses must make canceling it easy of California, which sponsored the to do.” legislation. “SB 313 promotes basic In recent years, consumer com- fairness by ensuring that consumers plaints about automatic service know exactly what they are agree- renewals have triggered numerous ing to, and are not given the run- lawsuits, including class-action law- around if they try to cancel an offer suits filed against Hulu, Dropbox or service.” 10 March 30, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Caruso honors longtime ProjectLos Angeles finalists City Councilman selected for Little Armenia Gateway Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, the Department of Cultural Affairs, and employees of The Grove the Little Armenia Gateway Project Professional Peer Panel announced this month the five finalists who will submit designs for the community public art installation that will serve as the official gateway to Little Armenia in Hollywood. The five finalists are: artist team Atanian Art Center comprised of Vladimir Atanian, Gor Atanian and Armen Kazanchyan; Ilan Averbuch; Cliff Garten; artist team Narineh Mirzaeian and Heather Roberge; and Heath Satow. To view the proposals, visit photo courtesy of Heath Satow scribd.com/document/342464500/L ittle-Armenia-Gateway-Project- Artist Heath Satow’s work is one five pieces under consideration for the Artist-Info-Summary. Little Armenia Gateway. “We are on track to create a cul- tural landmark that will serve as a Angeles Department of Cultural the design, fabrication and installa- point of pride for the Little Armenia Affairs. tion of the gateway project. The city photo courtesy of The Grove community,” O’Farrell said. The permanent gateway will will prepare the site for the artist(s) Rick Caruso (center), CEO and founder of Caruso Affiliated, owner “This gateway project is another acknowledge the contributions of for the purpose of supporting and of The Grove, recently celebrated longtime employees at a special great example of how artists one of the largest Armenian popula- facilitating the installation. company luncheon on March 22. The ceremony was part of The strengthen a sense of place and build tions in the country. The budget for Funding for the project is provid- Grove’s 15th anniversary celebration. Caruso thanked 25 employees community pride,” said Danielle the project is $350,000, and must ed by the city of Los Angeles and the who have contributed to the property’s success. The 25 employees Brazell, general manager of the Los cover all expenses associated with Arts Development Fee Trust Fund. were honored for their 10- and 15-year milestones with the property. Caruso also treated employees company-wide to a celebration with raffle prizes, a catered lunch and music. Jazz artist Dave Damiani sang a special rendition of “Happy Birthday.” For information, visit thegrovela.com. NOW LEASING YOUR NEW HOME WeHo offers free motion detector lights through safety initiative West Hollywood is informing widely used across the city.” residents and property owners To receive a free motion-activat- about its “Lights On West ed light, participants must verify Hollywood” program, which they are West Hollywood residents offers free motion detector lights. or own a business or property in All West Hollywood addresses are the city. One light is available per eligible. address and lights are available on “The Lights On program is a a first-come, first-served basis. simple, yet highly effective way in The city will not install lights and which the city is responding to is not responsible for maintenance. community concerns about safety Neighborhood Watch participants on the city’s eastside,” said Mayor will receive priority. Applicants Pro Tempore John Heilman. “We who are renters must have the all have a part to play in keeping authorization of the property our neighborhoods safe and some owner where the light is to be things, such as safety lighting, are installed. just good common-sense funda- For information, call (323)848- mentals. I hope this program is 6414, or visit weho.org/lightson.

Legislators examine rules for autonomous vehicles Sen. Tony Mendoza (D- cost of automobile insurance pre- Artesia), chair of the California miums. Senate Insurance Committee, “California is the pioneer of · 160-acres of park-like setting · Several parks recently convened a hearing on public policy when it comes to · Amazing panoramic views · BBQs, volleyball court, the development of autonomous automobile and trucking rules,” vehicles and the implications for Mendoza said. “We need to be · Sprawling green belts picnic area the auto insurance industry. ready to innovate how insurance · Wi-Fi cafes · Saltwater pools While no legislative proposals rules are written so they are adapt- were presented, the informational able to new technologies.” · Wi-fi hotspots throughout · Signature upgrades with hearing was a step forward with Although the design and safety the property granite and hardwood policy discussions. features of highly autonomous In 2015, there were 6.3 million vehicles are likely to be deter- · Fitness center with yoga · Central A/C (select units) automobile crashes on U.S. roads, mined at the federal level, federal and spin room · Washer/dryer in unit (select units) injuring 2.4 million people and guidance has explicitly stated that killing 35,092. Driver deaths rose insurance rules will remain in the · Multimedia theater · Reserved parking available another 6 percent in 2016, topping jurisdiction of state legislatures. · 24-hour patrol · Pet friendly 40,000 for the first time since It will be up to each state to 2007. ensure that the process of deter- Driver behavior is the primary mining who is responsible for reason for the rising fatalities and damages as a result of a crash is in collisions, including texting while place. driving and drunken driving, “It is important that we prepare Mendoza said. Highly for the future so that we protect autonomous vehicles, which are every Californian and set the stan- vehicles with no steering wheel, dard for the rest of the Nation,” brakes or driver, are predicted to Mendoza added. 6200 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036 eventually reduce the number and For information, visit sd32.sen- 877.652.3292 • www.parklabrea.com overall cost of crashes, and the ate.ca.gov. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 March 30, 2017

Thousands raise funding Senators hope to preserve effectiveness of antibiotics Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Prevention estimates that at manufacturer can demonstrate that and Susan Collins (R-Maine) have least two million illnesses and its use does not pose a risk to human introduced the Preventing 23,000 deaths are caused by antibi- health. It also will require that the for medical center Antibiotic Resistance Act to pre- otic-resistant bacteria every year in Secretary of Health and Human serve the effectiveness of medically the United States. Services provide an updated list of important antibiotics used to treat “Antibiotics are used far too care- medically important antimicrobial human and animal bacterial dis- lessly, often when they aren’t need- drugs periodically to keep current eases. ed to improve the health and well- practice up to date with the latest The bill aims to reduce the being of animals,” Feinstein said. medical data. Additionally, it would overuse of antibiotics in agriculture “This overuse has resulted in an require the use of medically impor- that creates drug-resistant bacteria. antibiotics arms race. As quickly as tant antimicrobial drugs in agricul- The widespread use of antibiotics to we create new antibiotics, new ture to be overseen by a veterinarian. promote livestock growth and to strains of disease emerge that are “The rise of antibiotic-resistant compensate for unsanitary, crowded growing increasingly resistant to bacteria poses a growing danger to conditions has led to the emergence those stronger antibiotics.” the health and safety of patients,” of antibiotic-resistant strains of bac- The legislation will require the Collins said. “By reducing the teria and other pathogens, rendering Food and Drug Administration to overuse of antibiotics in agriculture, many powerful drugs ineffective, withdraw approval for using med- our bipartisan legislation will help according to the senators. ically important antibiotics in agri- address one of the contributing fac- The Centers for Disease Control cultural programs unless the drug tors to this problem.”

photo courtesy of Dignity Health-California Hospital Medical Center Dignity Health-California Hospital Medical Center held the 5th annual Heart of the City 5K run/walk on March 25 and raised more Bill will expand efforts to combat opioid epidemic than $220,000. More than 3,000 people participated in the fundraiser. Assemblyman Kevin McCarty Emergency rooms throughout the The Laker Girls led participants in warm-up exercises, and the Gay (D-Sacramento) has introduced “This plan will state have been flooded with opi- Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles sang the National Anthem. The hospital legislation to expand intervention oid-related patient emergencies will use proceeds from the event to purchase new portable X-ray units and rehabilitation services for peo- provide counties which increase healthcare costs, that will enable staff to better serve patients. For information, visit dig- ple affected by the growing opioid with critical place additional financial burdens nityhealth.org/californiahospital. and heroin addiction epidemic in resources needed to on taxpayers and reduce overall California. access to emergency healthcare, The legislation, AB 1512, would curb the deadly McCarty said. impose a one cent per milligram cycle of opioid and “California’s opioid epidemic surcharge on prescription opioids heroin addiction in has cost state taxpayers millions Law aims to reduce negative effects to fund county drug addiction pre- and the lives of too many of our vention, treatment and rehabilita- California.” sons and daughters,” McCarty tion programs. The surcharge added. “We must do more to help of children testifying in court would be placed on opioid pre- -Assemblyman Kevin McCarty these individuals find hope and The California Assembly has prosecutions results in preventing a scription wholesalers, not on con- sobriety. This plan will provide unanimously passed Assembly Bill child sexual assault victim being sumers. counties with critical resources 368, a measure to protect child sex- subjected to multiple court pro- According to the Centers for periods of time become addicted to needed to curb the deadly cycle of ual assault victims from having to ceedings, repetitive investigations, Disease Control and Prevention, the medications. opioid and heroin addiction in relive details of the crimes multiple and testifying in multiple trials three-out-of-four heroin users Additionally, the California California.” times in court. AB 368 was often lasting over several years,” began their addiction by abusing Department of Public Health Similar legislation has been pre- authored by Assemblyman Al Lacey said. “AB 368 solves this prescription drugs. The National (CDPH) found that in 2013, 11,683 viously introduced in the U.S. Muratsuchi (D-Torrance). problem by allowing for the con- Institute on Drug Abuse estimates people were treated in emergency Senate and in the state legislatures Under the bill, when an offender solidation of all child sexual assault that up to 25 percent of people who rooms for non-fatal overdoses and of Connecticut, Minnesota and commits sexual crimes with a prosecutions.” use prescription pain pills over long other opioid-related conditions. Pennsylvania. minor in multiple jurisdictions, the offenses may be joined and heard in court in any one of the locations where the crimes occurred. The bill April Fool's Day Event also expands the ages of the vic- Letters to the Editor tims to which the law applies from 12–5 pm 10 to 14 years old under current Saturday April 1, 2017 law to all children under age 14. School assessment Traffic cameras On exhibit through April 15 Muratsuchi said the bill would expedite the prosecution of offend- dashboard misses do not make ers while preventing young chil- dren from reliving the trauma the mark with costs streets safer “Jackson Pollock’s Dog on unnecessarily. It is sponsored by RE “State unveils new tool to RE “New light shed on traffic My Old Black and White TV” Los Angeles County District assess school performance,” camera-enforcement,” March 16 Attorney Jackie Lacey. March 23 issue issue “Transitory living situations can result in a child sexual assault vic- Our California state school You can ignore these tickets! tim being victimized in multiple administrators seem to be patting If you have doubts, do a search jurisdictions, often by the same themselves on the back for creat- on “red light cameras no conse- offender. Consolidating criminal ing a “dashboard” – a new, com- quence.” (The ability to ignore plicated program to evaluate our red light camera tickets is only in schools in a report-card format. L.A. County, and only if you do Dashboard will play with the not contact the court about the numbers to make poorly per- ticket.) Nominees sought forming public schools look bet- [The] article mentions speed ter, but how does that help the cameras, but doesn’t mention Hysterically Funny Works on Paper for WeHo Public kids? The schools should know that there’s a bill in the legisla- from the 1980s by whether their students are learn- ture right now to permit them in Hysterically Funny Works on Paper ing well without spending funds California. It is AB 342, and it is Legendary Bay Area Funk Artist Safety Awards to manipulate the numbers so as just about extracting money from the 1980s by West Hollywood is inviting com- (1943-2013) to present a rosier picture. from motorists – a speed tax. David Gilhooly munity members to submit nomina- Legendary Bay Area Funk Artist Dashboard does not change the The automated speeding tick- tions for the 2017 Public Safety Including: fact that most kids are doing ets won’t carry points, so multi- Awards, which will be held on DavidClifford Gilhooly Still's Dog on (1943-2013) Acid poorly in math and English. ple tickets won’t deter unsafe Wednesday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. in Ancient Portrait of J. Edgar Hoover What did it cost to develop motorists if they have money. Including: the city council chambers. Half-Completed Paint by Number Sam Francis dashboard and what will it cost to They’ll just write a check and Clifford Still's Dog on Acid Nomination forms are available implement and administer? Why keep on speeding down the Ancient Portrait of J. Edgar Hoover by calling (323)848-6831 or visit- couldn’t these administrators street. And, there’s another bill Half-Completed Paint by Number Sam Francis ing weho.org. The deadline for sub- have used the data we already that will be pickpocketing [the missions is Wednesday, April 19. Couturier Gallery have: the kids’ end-of-year report public], SB 1, which will raise Forms may be returned by mail 166 North La Brea Avenue cards? After all, isn’t it really all gas tax and registration. May I to West Hollywood City Hall / about teaching our kids what they suggest that we all need to call Couturier323-933-5557 Gallery Public Safety Department, 8300 need to know? our legislators in Sacramento. Santa Monica Blvd., West [email protected] North La Brea Avenue Hollywood, CA, 90069. Forms 323-933-5557 George Epstein Henry Willson may also be faxed to (323)848- Detroit Street [email protected] 6498 and emailed to [email protected]. 12 March 30, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

6 at 6:30 p.m. Executive chef Joe America: Julia Child’s Second RESTAURANT NEWS Delgado’s menu features produce Santa Barbara Act.” A free screening of the 2009 By Jill Weinlein from local purveyor Suzie’s Farm film “Julie and Julia” will be held, and Farm Fresh To You, a local and Food and Wine along with a neighborhood market organic collective and produce he Barcara Resort & Spa and tour and tasting in the Bacara court- quette. Meringue gelato with can- delivery service. The evening will the Smithsonian are holding the yard. This year’s Grand Dinner fea- Kali guest died yolk shavings will be served begin with appetizers and local T4th annual Santa Barbara Food & tures winemaker Richard Sanford for dessert. Reservations are avail- wines, followed by a four-course Wine Weekend from Friday, April 7 guiding guests in a “Celebration of chef dinner able from 6 to 10 p.m. The cost is meal served family style. Farmers through Sunday, April 9. It is the the Santa Rita Hills,” with wines ali is holding a “Kaliboration” $70 per person, with an optional Thaddeus Barsotti and Lucila de only culinary event sanctioned by paired with a special menu by dinner on Monday, April 3 wine pairing curated by Kali’s wine Alejandro will discuss sourcing the Julia Child Foundation for Bacara’s executive chef Vincent Kwith chef Kevin Meehan and invit- director and co-owner Drew seasonal produce from local farms. Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts. Lesage. Bacara is offering a room ed guest chef Miles Thompson, Langley for an additional $30 per Delgado will also offer details The three-day celebration showcas- package with a two-night stay on from Michael’s Santa Monica. The person. 5722 Melrose Ave., about meal preparation and the ben- es the distinct tastes, sights and April 7 and 8, two all-access VIP dinner celebrates California cuisine (323)871-4160. efits of using seasonal ingredients sounds of Santa Barbara County. passes for the Santa Barbara Food with fresh spring ingredients and at the peak of freshness and flavor. This year’s headliner is Nancy & Wine Weekend starting at $1,050 starts with Meehan’s amuse of uni Tickets are $135 per person; a por- Silverton, curating a special recep- per night. Proceeds from the week- over crispy polenta. The five- Farm fresh dinner tion of proceeds benefit the tion menu at the new oceanfront end benefit the Julia Child course dinner includes dungeness Westside Food Bank. 395 Santa Angel Oak restaurant. Additionally, Foundation for Gastronomy and the crab, duck egg in “soil,” tuna ‘nduja rue Food Kitchen in Santa Monica Place, Ste. 172. (310)593- Child’s great nephew Alex Culinary Arts. 8301 Hollister Ave., risotto agnolotti and Flannery beef Monica is hosting a farmer/chef 8300, or visit tfkseasonaldinnersan- Prud’homme will discuss his latest Goleta, (844)276-0955. For tickets, rib-eye with bone marrow cro- Tseasonal dinner on Thursday, April tamonica.eventbrite.com. book, “The French Chef in visit bacaraculinaryweekend.com.

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victim in the 600 block of block of S. Mansfield. March 22 Robertson at 1 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect OLICE LOTTER At 1:25 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the in the 1100 block burglarized a vehicle parked in the P B robbed a victim in the 7100 block of N. Mariposa at 11 a.m. 4600 block of W. Third. of Santa Monica. At 11:30 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the An unknown suspect assaulted a pect committed a petty theft near grand theft in the 6600 block of areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between victim in the 7900 block of Santa the corner of Western and Beverly. Moore at 3 a.m. March 10 and March 25. The information was compiled from Monica at 11:44 a.m. www.crimemapping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement An unknown suspect burglarized a At 4:15 a.m., an unknown suspect agencies: Los Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473- At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked near the corner of committed a burglary in the 1200 0476, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station burglarized a vehicle parked in the Melrose and Genesee at 3 p.m. block of N. Mansfield. (310)855-8850, and the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. 1100 block of Vista. At 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 4000 9-inches tall and 165 pounds. vehicle parked near the corner of Beverly Hills petty theft in the 1000 block of N. block of Wilshire. Las Palmas and De Longpre at Fuller at 4:40 p.m. An identity theft was reported in the 8:20 a.m. Police Department An unknown suspect burglarized a 200 block of S. Elm Drive. March 22 vehicle parked in the 400 block of At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect March 10 N. Fairfax at 5:50 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the March 16 At 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect 800 block of S. Windsor. An unknown suspect committed a committed a burglary in the 500 At 7:45 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 100 block of S. An unknown suspect committed a block of La Cienega. burglarized a vehicle parked near An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Doheny Drive. The loss was esti- burglary in the 400 block of N. the corner of Melrose and Curson. tim in the 1500 block of Vine at mated at $1,500. Camden Drive. The loss was esti- 9:50 p.m. mated at $2,800. March 24 An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 4000 block of At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 500 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect Ingraham at 8 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the Crescent Drive. The loss was esti- burglary in the 100 block of S. assaulted a victim near the corner of San Vicente and Santa Monica. 800 block of Lorraine. mated at $3,780. Crescent Drive. The loss was esti- At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect mated at $1,300. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- committed a grand theft in the March 23 March 11 tim in the 7100 block of Santa 6300 block of W. Third. March 17 Monica at 5:47 p.m. At 3:55 a.m., an unknown suspect A grand theft was reported in the March 19 committed a burglary in the 1400 800 block of Greenway Drive. The An unknown male suspect assault- At 6:06 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Highland. loss was estimated at $35,000. ed a victim in the 9800 block of committed a petty theft in the 7100 At 6:15 p.m., an unknown suspect Santa Monica. The suspect was block of Santa Monica. burglarized a vehicle parked in the An attempted burglary was report- approximately 42 years old and March 12 800 block of N. Mansfield. ed in the 300 block of S. Serrano 210 pounds. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- at 11:30 a.m. A grand theft was reported in the cle parked in the 9200 block of An identity theft was reported in the March 20 100 block of N. La Cienega. The Sunset at 11:54 p.m. At 4:20 p.m., an unknown suspect 200 block of S. Rodeo Drive. loss was estimated at $3,180. At 3:30 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 7000 stole a vehicle parked in the 4900 block of Hollywood. A male suspect assaulted a victim March 25 An unknown suspect committed a block of Rosewood. in the 200 block of N. Canon Drive. grand theft in the 100 block of N. An attempted vehicle burglary was The suspect was approximately 5- At 3:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Doheny Drive. A suspect committed a petty theft reported in the 1400 block of N. feet-7-inches tall and 165 pounds. assaulted a victim in the 800 block of West Knoll. in the 6700 block of Yucca at noon. Bronson at 7 p.m. March 13 A grand theft was reported in the At 12:55 p.m., an attempted bur- At 7:15 p.m., an unknown suspect 9100 block of Wilshire. The loss An unknown suspect committed a A male suspect assaulted a victim glary was reported in the 1400 robbed a victim near the corner of was estimated at $1,500. petty theft in the 7100 block of near Gregory Way and Reeves Santa Monica at 9:01 a.m. block of N. La Brea. Hollywood and Vine. Drive. The suspect was approxi- An unknown male suspect assault- mately 5-feet-7-inches tall and 160 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect stole a vehi- ed a victim in the 400 block of N. At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect pounds. burglary in the 500 block of N. cle parked near the corner of Crescent Drive. No further informa- assaulted a victim in the 900 block of Orange Grove. Arden Place at 2:30 p.m. Sunset and Vine at 8:50 p.m. An identity theft was reported in tion provided. the 200 block of S. Linden Drive. At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An identity theft was reported in the March 24 burglarized a vehicle parked in the 9300 block of Civic Center Drive. Los Angeles Police An unknown suspect committed a 1400 block of N. Alta Vista. At 7:30 a.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 8600 block of Department robbed a victim in the 1500 block Wilshire. The loss was estimated March 18 An unknown suspect stole a bicy- of Schrader. at $300. March 16 cle in the 300 block of N. An unknown male suspect com- Edinburgh at 4 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a mitted a burglary in the 9600 block An unknown suspect burglarized a An identity theft was reported in petty theft in the 600 block of S. of Brighton Way. No further infor- vehicle parked in the 1200 block of the 9300 block of Civic Center At 9:10 p.m., an unknown suspect Wilton Place at 1:45 p.m. Drive. mation was provided. N. La Brea at 6:20 p.m. committed a burglary in the 6400 block of Cochran. At 6:35 p.m., an unknown suspect An identity theft was reported in An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown female suspect robbed a victim in the 700 block of the 9900 block of Robbins Drive. vehicle parked in the 6600 block of assaulted a victim on Reeves N. Fairfax. Drive. The suspect was approxi- Leland Way at 8 p.m. March 21 A grand theft was reported in the mately 26 years old, 5-feet-5-inch- At 10:30 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a 800 block of Alpine Drive. The loss At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect es tall and 160 pounds. pect burglarized a vehicle parked burglary in the 200 block of S. was estimated at $35,110. committed a burglary in the 300 in the 1400 block of N. Spaulding. Mansfield at 7 p.m. An unknown male suspect com- block of N. Ogden. mitted a burglary in the 9700 block March 19 An unknown suspect burglarized a At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect of S. Santa Monica. The loss was An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6800 block of vehicle parked in the 100 block of burglarized a vehicle parked in the estimated at $2,000. The suspect An unknown suspect committed a S. La Brea at 1:15 p.m. 1400 block of Vista. was approximately 5-feet-10-inch- burglary in the 100 block of N. Hollywood at 11:05 p.m. es tall and 150 pounds. Canon Drive. The loss was esti- At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect mated at $2,175. March 17 burglarized a vehicle parked in the March 25 March 14 1200 block of N. McCadden Place. A male suspect robbed a victim in At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- pect burglarized a vehicle parked An unknown male suspect the 100 block of S. Rodeo Drive. committed a grand theft in the An unknown suspect burglarized a in the 1300 block of N. McCadden assaulted a victim in the 300 block The suspect was approximately 6 1500 block of N Highland. vehicle parked near the corner of Place. of N. Bedford Drive. The suspect feet tall and 160 pounds. The loss Fifth and Gramercy at 6 p.m. was approximately 38 years old, was estimated at $740. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a 5-feet-9-inches tall and 165 vehicle parked in the 6600 block of At 6:15 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 6300 block of W. pounds. An unknown male suspect com- Yucca at 5 p.m. committed a theft in the 1200 block Third at 12:30 p.m. mitted a burglary in the 9600 block of N. La Brea. A male suspect robbed a victim in of Wilshire. The loss was estimat- At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect the 100 block of S. Roxbury Drive. ed at $400. The suspect was stole a vehicle parked in the 200 An unknown suspect committed a At 4:41 p.m., an unknown suspect The suspect was approximately approximately 6-feet-2-inches tall block of S. Plymouth. burglary in the 5000 block of W. committed a petty theft in the 500 26 years old, 5-feet-10-inches tall and 190 pounds. Second at 6:30 p.m. block of Van Ness. and 160 pounds. An unknown suspect burglarized a A burglary was reported in the vehicle parked near the corner of At 7:45 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a 9600 block of Brighton Way. No Melrose and Fuller at 9 p.m. committed a burglary in the 600 vehicle parked in the 1100 block of burglary in the 400 block of Chris further information was provided. block of N. La Jolla. N. Hudson at 6 p.m. Place. No further information was At 9:45 p.m., an unknown suspect provided. committed a burglary in the 1200 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect West Hollywood block of Detroit. cle parked in the 100 block of S. stole a vehicle parked in the 400 An identity theft was reported in Sheriff’s Station Manhattan Place at 8 p.m. block of S. Hamel. the 400 block of Oakhurst Drive. An unknown suspect committed a March 21 burglary in the 1300 block of N. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a March 15 Wilton at 11:30 p.m. robbed a victim in the 400 block of petty theft in the 7300 block of At 12:40 a.m., an unknown sus- N. Fairfax. Beverly at 8 p.m. An unknown male suspect commit- pect robbed a victim in the 8900 March 18 ted a burglary in the 800 block of N. block of Sunset. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Elm Drive. The suspect was At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect cle parked near the corner of Sixth stole a vehicle parked in the 600 approximately 34 years old, 5-feet- An unknown suspect assaulted a committed a burglary in the 700 and Burnside at 11 p.m. block of N. Vista. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 March 30, 2017

‘Power Rangers’ is expectedly ridiculous, but still guilty fun Set the bar super low. That’s the lates into a police chase and a trick with “Power Rangers.” totaled car. But beneath self- Grading on a curve transforms destructive decision making, he’s this one into something moderate- a leader, apparently. ly watchable albeit riddled with Soon he becomes the Red amateur acting, subpar writing and Ranger, leader of the superhero blurry visual effects. But that low group. But before that can happen, bar allows a film more mediocre he needs a team. So Jason and Billy trespass into than mighty to morph into an easy We start with Blue Ranger Billy a mining area, because reasons, fix for boredom. (RJ Cyler), both the comic relief and Kimberly just happens to It’s superhero origin time. We of the group and the brains of the swim at a nearby lake. What are all know the drill. Unlikely heroes operation. He identifies as “on the the chances? photo courtesy of Lionsgate – in this case high school outcasts spectrum,” though that aspect of And classmates Zack (Ludi From left to right: Zack the Black Ranger (Ludi Lin), Trini the Yellow – happen upon otherworldly the character vanishes after the Lin), the Black Ranger, and Trini Ranger (Becky G), Jason the Red Ranger (Dacre Montgomery), objects that bestow them with first act. (Becky G.), the Yellow Ranger, Kimberly the Pink Ranger (Naomi Scott) and Billy the Blue Ranger (RJ powers and change their lives for- Pink Ranger Kimberly (Naomi are also nearby, again because rea- Cyler) in Saban’s Power Rangers. ever. That’s the gist, but we have Scott) used to be popular until she sons. to suffer through trite character did something awful – something They all come across these development before all the cool so terrible we spend most of the fancy little stones, or coins as or not, the 1993 series is painfully dino-mechas they pilot, the old toys take the screen. film wondering what drives her they’re called, that provide every- outrageous, making this interpre- theme song kicks in resulting in a Once on the fast track for a col- guilt. It’s not that interesting, but if one with special abilities. tation of the source material far cringe-inducing moment, not the lege football scholarship, Jason she were a character in a horror Soon enough, the Rangers find a more tame and slightly more desired tip of the hat to former (Dacre Montgomery) throws it all film, she’d probably get killed by spaceship and its keeper, a robot enjoyable. days of glory. away when a school prank esca- an apparition for what she did. named Alpha 5 (voiced by Bill Gritty is the key word. Rita’s Remember in “Beauty and the Hader), a surprisingly delightful rise to power borrows horror film Beast” when Disney claimed addition to the story, and their tropes, actually tapping into some LaFou was gay, only to bury this great leader Zordon (Bryan eerie scenes. That’s thanks to “fact,” made obvious in press-jun- Cranston), once a Power Ranger Banks, comedy queen supreme, ket interviews, in the background whose consciousness now resides trying on her evil nemesis shoes. of the story. Apparently one of the in the ship. She wears them well. Rangers is a gay character, accord- Does this all feel fast? It is. Surely this reboot was pitched ing to producers. Too bad that And just as soon as these teens as “Friday Night Lights” meets moment in the film is even harder learn they have superpowers, “Transformers.” Team banter to consider worth bragging about. Zordon warns them about villain- makes room for the occasional It’s a few lines of dialogue with- ous Rita Repulsa (Elizabeth crass joke, adding a more grownup out any confirmation, the kind of Banks), once the Green Ranger, flavor. And everything is washed cowardly depiction that appeases and her evil plan to destroy the out like a DC superhero film, international audiences with an world. It’s a good thing, too, resisting a vibrant color palette in aversion to such things on the big because a fishing rig randomly just favor of dreary, indistinguishable screen. When will Hollywood stop found her corpse in the ocean. edges. gloating about minor attempts at Quite the array of coincidences With so many things working representation? here. against “Power Rangers,” it’s hard Perhaps “Power Rangers” will The pace of the story and acting not to smile and forgive the many, get better if any of the five planned alone warrant all the hate possible many, many elements that should- sequels occur. In the meantime, at for “Power Rangers,” but com- n’t have gone past the script’s sec- least this one doesn’t tarnish the pared to the old “Mighty Morphin photo by Kimberley French ond draft. One such painful name of the franchise. It’s just Power Rangers” television series, choice: when the Rangers finally kinda there, enjoyed or mocked. It Becky G as “Trini” and Elizabeth Banks as “Rita Repulsa” in Saban’s this is “Citizen Kane.” Nostalgia control their Nords, the enormous matters not. Power Rangers.

Butterfly Pavilion’s makeover The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County has redesigned and rebuilt its popular outdoor Butterfly Pavilion exhibit, which opened to the public this month to coincide with the museum’s “Nature Fest.” Though it is still located on the south side of the museum, the new structure has enhanced design features for its hundreds of butterfly residents. In the airy and roomier pavil- ion, museum visitors will expe- rience the 25 species of butter- flies flitting around in their new digs. Museum entomologists have stocked the pavilion with North American butterflies, which flutter among flowering plants inside the enclosed habi- tat. Visitors will also see mon- archs, buckeyes, malachites and zebra longwings, among others. Museum Members and chil- dren age 2 and under are admit- ted to Butterfly Pavilion for free. Prices for general admis- sion start at $17 for adults. The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles is located at 900 Exposition Blvd. For information, visit nhm.org. 16 March 30, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Fowler Museum hosts ‘African- Print Fashion Now’ exhibit The Fowler Museum at UCLA Ensembles on view draw from presents “African-Print Fashion the Fowler’s collections, private Now! A Story of Taste, loans and the extensive archives Globalization and Style” through of the Dutch textile manufactur- July 30. ing company Vlisco. Former Gov. Arnold The exhibition is organized One theme is consumer Schwarzenegger was shown in into four distinct sections: “It All agency, both in determining this photograph from the Nov. Starts with Cloth,” “Portraits in designs and patterns through pur- 23, 2006 issue of the Park Print,” “Regional Styles, Fashion chasing power and by commis- Labrea News and Beverly Preferences” and “New sioning unique ensembles from Press with Sister Alice Marie Directions.” Collectively, the seamstresses and tailors. Quinn, founder and program installation includes 60 tailored Admission is free. Hours are director of St. Vincent Meals fashions, 100 archival and con- Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m., on Wheels. The former gover- temporary cloths, 20 black and and Thursday to Sunday from nor and Quinn toured the Meals white studio portrait photographs noon to 5 p.m. on Wheels facility, located at from the 1960s and 1970s, a The Fowler Museum at UCLA St. Vincent Medical Center series of runway videos and is located at 308 Charles E Young near Third and Alvarado seven works by contemporary Drive N. For information, visit streets, and delivered a meal to visual artists. fowler.ucla.edu. a homebound senior who lived nearby. Concerns have recently surfaced about President Donald J. Trump’s proposal to cut grant funding that Meals on by Myles Mellor Wheels relies on to feed Crossword Puzzle seniors. For information, see page 1.

ESTATE PLANNING An Introduction Many people think that estate plan- Wilshire temple hosted ‘Born ning is simply the writing of a will. But a good estate plan will also Survivors’ event protect you in the event of your incapacity. It will let you - not the courts – make decisions about your medical care and keep control of your assets. The best time to plan your estate is now - while you can and before you need it. None of us likes to think about our own frail- ties, but that is exactly why so many families are caught off guard and unprepared when incapacity or death strikes. Who Needs Estate Planning? EVERYONE over the age of 18 photo courtesy of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Across 5. Chilling should consider the benefits associ- 1. “Yeah, right!” ated with designating a person 6. Bill of fare The United States Holocaust story of the three young mothers, 5. Rogue 7. 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Tropical plants with red to 21. Ahead by a pair vivors, Hana Berger Moran (left) let their Nazi captors find out. These be in charge of its management and yellow flowers 24. Hey! and author Wendy Holden, who young women were determined to distribution. If your estate is larger, 22. Capital of Poland 25. Confused chronicled their stories in her book hold on to all they had left: their you will also want to consider var- 23. Keen 26. Don’t follow through “Born Survivors: Three Young lives and those of their unborn ious ways to preserve your assets 28. Flighty 27. Said grace, e.g. Mothers and Their Extraordinary babies. for your beneficiaries and to reduce 32. More ardent 28. Relieves Story of Courage, Defiance, and Through its national campaign or postpone the amount of estate 35. Let have 29. Patron Hope.” “Never Again: What You Do tax which otherwise might be 36. Arid 30. Mendelian gene In the waning days of World War Matters,” the Museum seeks to payable at your death. 37. Genetic identification 31. Poodle classification II, three young women in the same make critical investments to keep What Is My Estate? 38. Fragrant flower which is fol 32. Little laugh concentration camp gave birth to Holocaust memory alive as a rele- lowed by red berries 33. Mined-over matters Your estate consists, simply, of babies who, against all odds, man- vant, transformative force in the everything you own - your home, 42. Flying geese formation 34. Increase, with “up” aged to survive. Holden tells the 21st century. 43. Some votes 36. Eyelid flare-up other real estate, bank accounts, 44. Loyal subject 39. Kind of chance investments, retirement benefits, 45. Volunteer 40. A mission to remember insurance policies, death benefits, 48. Crumpled into a ball 41. Top of a pot collectibles, and personal belong- 49. Court figure 46. Buy __ Kelley Foundation announces ings. When you start adding it up 50. Line up a shot 47. Sheds tears you may find, like many people do, 51. Widely cultivated herbs 48. Beach Boy Brian that you actually own a lot more than you think. Now, perhaps, you 59. Like some campaigns 50. Following 2017The Mike Kelleygrant Foundation recipients for Space through Art and Sound; 63. Epitome of thinness 52. Miscalculates understand why people do estate the Arts announced the 2017 recip- University Art Museum, planning. 64. Field of Dreams setting: 1989 53. Swag ients of its Artist Project Grants. California State University, Long film 54. Vein The grants, which were first Beach; Vincent Price Art Museum; Kramer Law 65. Bucking bronco show 55. Court doc issued last year, seek to honor the and Pasadena Arts 66. Beach site 56. Peace legacy of artist Mike Kelley by Council/Volume. Group 67. Neuter a horse 57. Anger, with “up” supporting innovative projects Kelly, who died in 2012, pro- Stephen W. Kramer 68. Forbidding 58. Husky burden with artists at L.A.-based nonprof- duced a body of work in dialogue 5858 Wilshire Blvd., 69. Ticked (off) 59. Engagement its and other organizations. with American popular culture as 60. Winner in a landmark 1973 This year’s recipients are well as both modernist and alterna- Suite 205 Down Supreme Court case Human Resources/356 S. Mission tive traditions. Los Angeles, CA 90036 1. Yemen capital 61. Hole maker Rd.; The Industry; La Plaza de The Mike Kelley Foundation for (323)964-7100 2. Story 62. Not happy Cultura y Artes; Roy and Edna the Arts is located at 7019 N. a participating member of 3. Floral Van Gogh focus Disney/CalArts Theater; The Figueroa St. For information, visit Union 4. Gala See Answers page 22 Society for the Activation of Social mikekelleyfoundation.org. Privilege Network Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 March 30, 2017 SUMMER SCHOOL & CAMPS

What’s Happening at Our Local Schools & Camps This Summer Registration • Dates • Activities ‘Topping off’ ceremony marks a milestone at theThe Center Center for Early Education for Early Education (CEE) on March 24 celebrated the “topping off” of the steel support structure for its new building under construction on La Cienega Boulevard. “Topping off” ceremonies date to 8th century Scandinavia and are an important milestone in building construction. The final steel beam was painted white, signed by work- ers, CEE students, faculty, staff, administrators and trustees, and photo courtesy of the 13th District Council Office hoisted onto the building with a United States flag and an evergreen tree. A tree is symbolic for steel workers, illustrating that the build- City celebrates poetry and literature ing has been constructed safely and the notion that a tree will give “life” to the building. with Big Read program photo courtesy of the Center for Early Education CEE’s Campus Enhancement Councilman Mitch O’Farrell (center), 13th District, joined representatives Plan, which is being managed by The Campus Enhancement Plan field, new gym and more. from the National Endowment for the Arts and local students at city hall MATT Construction, will be com- will provide CEE with a 30 percent The Center for Early Education on March 24 to promote the Big Read program. Los Angeles Public pleted by early 2020. The building increase in square footage. It is located at 563 N. Alfred St. in Library branches will hold numerous Big Read events in April and May. on La Cienega Boulevard, which is includes modern, flexible class- West Hollywood. For information, The program encourages reading and the featured literature this year is part of the initial phase of construc- rooms for toddler through 3rd call (323)651-0707, or visit center- “The Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson.” For information and a sched- tion, will be finished in December. grade students, a new turf play forearlyeducation.org. ule of events, visit neabigread.org or culturela.org. Young dancers Bill to provide free year of community college studies advances Legislation jointly authored by estimated shortage of one million first-time, full-time students can sought for Assembly members Miguel college-educated workers needed It’s time for us to expand access to financial aid, pro- Santiago (D-Los Angeles), David to sustain the state’s workforce, walk the walk on mote equity, increase enrollment, “The Nutcracker” Chiu (D-San Francisco) and Kevin according to Santiago. AB 19, help improve academic perfor- McCarty (D-Sacramento) was which is based on former President creating the mance and boost college comple- The Colburn School is inviting approved on Tuesday by the Barack Obama’s proposal for free college-going culture tion rates. It’s time for us to walk children ages 7-12 to audition for Assembly Committee on Higher community college and “Promise that we need in the walk on creating the college- two, two-week summer workshops Education. Programs” in Tennessee and Long going culture that we need in in preparation for The Music The legislation – AB 19 – creates Beach, will promote similar initia- California.” California.” Center’s holiday production of the Community College Promise tives throughout California. AB 19 passed the Assembly Assembly member Miguel George Balanchine’s “The Program, which will provide a “As the former president of the Committee on Higher Education by Santiago (D-Los Angeles) Nutcracker” by the Miami City tuition-free year of community col- largest community college district a vote of 9-2. The measure will next Ballet. The sessions run from June lege for all full-time, in-state stu- in the nation, and as someone who tant affordability is to students,” be heard in the Assembly 19 through 30 and July 31 through dents. heavily relied upon financial aid in Santiago said. “Providing one year Appropriations Committee in April Aug. 11. In 2025, California will face an college myself, I know how impor- of free community college to all or early May. The workshops will be led by Colburn Dance Academy director Jenifer Ringer and associate direc- tor James Fayette, both former prin- cipal dancers of the New York City Ballet. Young dancers will train for a professional performance. Students may be chosen and cast by The George Balanchine Trust in the new production of “The Nutcracker.” “It is an honor to partner with the prestigious Miami City Ballet and The Music Center on this holiday tradition,” said Sel Kardan, presi- dent and CEO of Colburn School. “The Colburn School experience is about discovering excellence at any age. Being part of this magical pro- duction will surely inspire our youngest dancers as they embark upon their artistic journey.” Auditions to participate in the workshops will be held on Sunday, April 2 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. for stu- dents ages 7–9, and 4:30–6 p.m. for students ages 10-12. The auditions will be held at the Colburn School, 200 S. Grand Ave. Registration opens on Tuesday, April 4. For information, call (213)621-1085, email dance@col- burnschool.edu or visit colburn- school.edu/dancecamps. SUMMER SCHOOL & CAMPS 18 March 30, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

LAUSD to host mentoring conference for young men of color More than 300 black and Latino Students will attend workshops, trict’s Village Movement students will participate in a confer- mentoring sessions and peer-to- Mentoring Program, which is also ence at Helen Bernstein Senior peer sharing activities. Experts will seeking volunteers to help at-risk High School in Hollywood on offer insights and strategies to moti- students. Training is provided. Saturday, April 1 in observance of vate, encourage and challenge Helen Bernstein Senior High Young Men of Color Day. young men to succeed academical- School is located at 1309 N. Wilton Participating students will repre- ly and graduate college prepared Place. For information, call the sent 20 Los Angeles Unified for careers. LAUSD’s Student Unit at School District (LAUSD) schools. The conference is part of the dis- (213)481-3317.

photo by John Williams Children can learn the joy of music at KUSC Discovery Day The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) will fea- ture music and fun activities on Sunday, April 9 as part of KUSC’s “Kids Discovery Day,” an educational event to introduce children to the joy of classical music. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in multiple rooms on the museum’s first floor. LA Opera artists, musicians from the USC Thornton School of Music’s Community Engagement Programs and the Colburn School Jumpstart Wind Ensemble will perform. Also included are performances by the LAMusArt Choir from the L.A. Music and Art School in East Los Angeles, singer-songwriter Heidi Swedberg and Friends, the Inner City Youth Orchestra and the L.A. Chamber Orchestra. KUSC will broadcast until 1 p.m. from a table near NHM’s “Dueling Dinos” foyer. The broadcast will focus on music particularly appealing to children. Participants can also meet KUSC hosts Alan Chapman, Brian Lauritzen and John Van Driel, as well as KUSC president Brenda Barnes. Activities include an instrument petting zoo sponsored by LA Philharmonic Affiliates, guitar anatomy lessons and an instrument repair showcase by McCabe’s Guitar Shop. Children will enjoy an “Opera Birds of a Feather” arts and crafts session with LA Opera’s Education Division. Children can also learn about Moodles, a new app by KUSC enabling youths to create, record and share original songs on mobile devices. Admission is free for children under 18 through a special KUSC promo- tion. Adults will receive $2 discounts on admission. Attendees should mention “KUSC” at the ticket booth on the day of the event to receive the special discounts. For information, visit nhm.org/kusc.

Torlakson files brief to protect federal funding State Superintendent of Public gration status. Instruction Tom Torlakson filed a Fifty-seven school district court brief last week supporting a boards of directors, representing request to halt an executive order nearly two million students com- by President Donald J. Trump that bined, have adopted such resolu- threatens to stop federal funding tions. for California cities, counties and “The Executive Order places possibly public schools. schools, school districts and coun- Torlakson filed a friend of the ty offices of education, who have court brief in the Federal Court’s merely identified themselves as Ninth District, where Santa Clara safe havens for undocumented stu- County filed for a preliminary dents, in the precarious position of injunction to stop the president’s losing large amounts of federal Executive Order in January. funds without warning, notice, or The injunction request said the clear guidance about what is meant order is unconstitutional because it by the order,” Torlakson wrote. would compel local governments California receives more than $8 to take an active role in enforcing billion annually in federal funds immigration law and could with- for kindergarten through twelfth hold federal funding from agen- grade education, which then goes cies, including schools, which to public schools, districts and declare themselves “sanctuary county offices of education. jurisdictions.” The order doesn’t Federal funding helps students clearly define that term. in disadvantaged communities to Torlakson last year urged free and reduced cost breakfast and California school districts to lunch for students from low- declare themselves “Safe Havens” income families. and reminded parents and their U.S. District Judge William families that state and federal laws Orrick is scheduled to hold a hear- guarantee that students can attend ing on the Santa Clara County public school, regardless of immi- motion on April 5. SUMMER SCHOOL & CAMPS Publishing weekly through May 25 Call (323) 933-5518 to reserve space today or email [email protected]

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Adult students graduate from ‘Yarnscapes’ at The Autry depict artists’ library’s online high school visions of California The 2017 graduating class of the nation to offer adults an opportunity The Autry Museum of the Los Angeles Public Library’s to earn an accredited high school American West presents Career Online High School (COHS) diploma and career certificate program received diplomas on online. “California Yarnscape,” an March 22 at a ceremony at the “It’s never too late to pursue your exhibit running through Central Library downtown. The cer- dreams and chase new opportuni- Sunday, June 25. emony was officiated by City ties, and the newest graduates of the The exhibit’s theme is “What Librarian John F. Szabo and Bich Career Online High School inspire is a California Landscape to Ngoc Cao, president of the Board of everyone who believes in the power You?” More than 70 local Library Commissioners. of second chances,” said Mayor artists created fiber art The 26 graduates range in age Eric Garcetti. “This program is installations for the show. from their 20s to 50s. Currently, 192 another great example of why The displays are presented adult learners are enrolled in the L.A.’s public libraries are such a in collaboration with Yarn program, which launched in 2014. vital resource in our communities.” Bombing Los Angeles, a The program re-engages adults in COHS is administered by the the education system and prepares educational publishing company fiber arts community that them for entry into post-secondary Gale, which is part of Cengage collaborates with city gov- education or careers. Learning, a provider of educational ernments, museums and Los Angeles has one of the content, tools and services to alternative art spaces to cre- nation’s highest high school dropout libraries, schools and businesses. ate thought-provoking, com- rates, with more than 25 percent of The program is free for students but munity-generated public art adult residents lacking a high school enrollment is limited and demand is installations. The Autry is diploma, according to U.S. Census high. located at 4700 Western Bureau statistics. In some areas of The application process includes Heritage Way, in Griffith photo courtesy of The Autry the city, as many as 60 percent of an online self-assessment, prerequi- Park. For information, visit adults do not have a high school site courses and an in-person inter- Pictured is artist Earllene Wiess’ “Fire Along the Hills.” theautry.org. diploma. view at a local library. Once a stu- “I would not be where I am today dent is enrolled, COHS pairs them if it wasn’t for this opportunity,” with an academic coach who offers said graduate Samson Rodriguez. ongoing guidance, evaluates perfor- “As a child, my family constantly mance and connects students with moved back and forth from the resources. Students have up to 18 United States to Mexico. So much months to complete the program. that at the age of nine years old, I “Having earned their high school stopped attending school. I was diplomas, these graduates are now mocked by my peers because I had better prepared to find a job, trouble reading. COHS gave me the advance in their career or continue chance to reach a higher level in my their education,” Szabo said. “This education. I may have earned a innovative program is the latest diploma, but I have also gained a example of how the library changes new sense of confidence.” lives in a very big way.” The Los Angeles Public Library For information, visit is the first public library in the lapl.org/cohs. Cathedral Chapel School

Invites you to our ANNUAL HALL OF FAME DINNER Honoring photo courtesy of Brenda J. Breaux/Los Angeles Public Library Coach John Bailey Gina and Gig Ibarrola ‘Friends’ support West Hollywood Ginaachi and Emmanuel Amah Janice and Michael Adams Library with specials offers And Celebrating Classes of The Friends of West Hollywood Library is offering discounts throughout April in support of the library. Thousands of used books, DVDs and audio ‘37, ‘47, ‘57, ‘67, ‘77, ‘87, ‘97 and ‘07 CDs will be discounted by 50 percent at the Friends of the West Hollywood Library Bookstore. Hundreds of signed first editions will also Saturday, May 6, 2017 be half-off regular price. The Friends of the West Hollywood Public Library is a nonprofit orga- Social Hour 5:30 pm • Dinner 6:30 pm nization dedicated to the enhancement and promotion of the library’s pro- Casual Attire grams, collections and facilities. The Friends’ bookstore is located at 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. For infor- $40 per person, $10 per child (12 & Under) mation, call (323)929-2359, or visit Facebook.com/WeHoFOL. $50/$15 at the door Cathedral Chapel School Auditorium 755 S. Cochran Ave • Los Angeles, CA 90036 RSVP by April 28 323.938.9976 www.cathedralchapelschool.org Email: [email protected]

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Grammy Museum displays ‘Jim Marshall’s 1967’ The Grammy Museum will celebrate one of the most pivotal years in music — and the photog- rapher who captured it — with a limited showing of “Jim Marshall’s 1967” through May 14. Organized by The San Francisco Arts Commission in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of San Francisco’s Summer of Love, the exhibition will feature a selection of 60 images of the thousands taken by Jim Marshall. “We are honored to partner with The San Francisco Arts Commission to celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the most photo courtesy of the Grammy Museum vibrant moments in music histo- Sixty of Marshall’s images, featuring some of the most iconic ry, the Summer of Love,” said California musicians, will be on display until May 14. Nwaka Onwusa, Grammy Museum curator. “During that photo courtesy of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts year, Jim Marshall was equally as Mancini’s music has been prominently featured in film and television for important as the artists who were front of solidifying a cultural “Through his photographs, Jim nearly half a century. making history with their voices movement that had its heyday in Marshall told the stories of these and instruments; his instrument 1967. He has been called the artists who were coming up in the was his camera. We are thrilled to most celebrated and prolific pho- San Francisco music scene dur- celebrate Marshall and his tographer of the 20th century, ing this time, the impact the achievements in capturing a creating hundreds of legendary Monterey Pop Festival had on Wallis to honor Henry memorable moment in music and images that came into the public San Francisco and the thousands San Francisco history.” consciousness through magazine of music fans and youth who Mancini’s music Marshall (1936–2010) spent features, more than 500 album were forever changed by that The Wallis Annenberg Center for move to Florida – with all proceeds his life documenting jazz, folk covers and six books. year. It was an exhilarating time the Performing Arts will celebrate benefiting the artistic, educational and then rock n’ roll. He lived and “San Francisco was a hotbed for music, and it’s exciting that the musical legacy of Henry and outreach programs of The worked in San Francisco when for musical exploration and rein- visitors to this exhibition will get Mancini, one of the world’s greatest Wallis. California-based bands such as vention,” said Scott Goldman, to relive that through his work.” composers, conductors and “Ginny Mancini is a dear friend Moby Grape, Buffalo vice president of the Grammy The Grammy Museum is locat- arrangers, with a tribute entitled and treasure,” said David C. Springfield, The Charlatans, Foundation and MusiCares, who ed at 800 W. Olympic Blvd. For “Mancini Delivered” on Saturday, Bohnett, The Wallis’ chairman of Jefferson Airplane and the played a large role in bringing the information, visit grammymuse- April 1. The Wallis Board. “Ginny’s passion Grateful Dead were at the fore- exhibition to the museum. um.org. “Henry Mancini was a man of for the arts and music education great and rare talent, and one of the knows no bounds and we are all most influential 20th century com- deeply moved to honor Ginny, posers whose music and generosity Henry and the Mancini family of spirit brought joy to his legions musical legacy with this Wallis trib- of admirers. We are so delighted to ute.” ElHollywood’s Capitan El hosts Capitan ‘Beauty and the Beast’ screenings have this celebration at The The tribute will feature three Theatre presents Disney’s Wallis,” said Paul Crewes, artistic acts: Mancini, Martinis and More; “Beauty and the Beast” through director for The Wallis. Mancini, Music and Magic; and April 30. From “Moon River” to “The Mancini Reimagined. “There is simply no better Days of Wine and Roses” to the “We are immensely grateful to place than the El Capitan Theatre “Peter Gunn Theme,” the music of the Mancini family for their support to experience the magic of Henry Mancini has helped define of our artistic, educational and out- Beauty and the Beast,” said Ed American film and television reach programs,” said Rachel Fine, Collins, the theatre’s general soundtracks for nearly five decades. managing director for The Wallis. manager. “We take the show- Mancini has earned four Academy “Their commitment to fostering the manship of a previous and Awards, 20 Grammy Awards and next generation of artists and audi- beloved era of movie exhibition numerous other honors, including a ences is one that we share at The very seriously here to make U.S. Postage Stamp. The evening Wallis.” movie going an occasion for the will also celebrate Ginny Mancini Benefactor packages and single memory books.” and the Mancini family with a spe- tickets start at $500. The pre-show will be accom- cial performance by the Henry The Wallis Annenberg Center for panied by a brand new “Beauty photo courtesy of Disney Mancini Institute Orchestra from the Performing Arts is located at and the Beast” overture, arranged Emma Watson plays the role of Belle in the latest adaptation of the Frost School of Music at the 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd. in by Alan Menken’s longtime “Beauty and the Beast.” University of Miami – their first Beverly Hills. For information, music director Michael Kosarin, Los Angeles appearance since their visit thewallis.org. in the style and tradition of the great classic roadshow film over- the movie, guests will have the dates with lights dimmed, rather tures. It was recorded by a 100- opportunity to see costumes, than out, and lower sound levels. piece symphonic studio orches- props and set dressing from the Daily show times are 10:45 tra, and takes the audience movie in a display in the lower a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10:30 WeHo resident receives Women through the best-loved songs lounge. p.m. from the 1991 animated film, as The theatre will also host Tiny The El Capitan Theatre is in Leadership Award well as some of the gorgeous Tot Tuesday on March 21 and 28, located at 6838 Hollywood Blvd. West Hollywood resident Women’s Advisory Board, a new songs written for this live- and April 4, 11 and 18. The For information and tickets, visit Maria Shtabskaya received the WeHo Chamber of Commerce action version. Before and after movie will be screened on these elcapitantickets.com. Women in Leadership Award on representative and West March 22 at the 22nd annual Hollywood city staff. awards ceremony. Candidates must work for an Shtabskaya, born in organization or entity in West Russia, started her own travel Hollywood, or work for an orga- Ebell to host L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards agency before emigrating to the nization whose efforts greatly The Wilshire Ebell Theatre I still think that. However, I did- tion convention Dragon Con. United States in 2004. After affect the community. They will host the 33rd annual L. Ron n’t imagine that I could do any- Mike Resnick, who has working in fashion retail, she must have demonstrated a Hubbard Achievement Awards thing about it until I read Nnedi authored 62 novels, 250 short started an entry-level position record of great achievement or on April 2 at 6:30 p.m. Okorafor’s ‘Who Fears stories and edited more than 40 with Morgan Stanley Beverly civil involvement in the West The event will honor 24 win- Death.’ Then I thought, Hmm, it anthologies, will receive a life- Hills. Within months she was Hollywood community. ners of the Writers and seems these white folks enjoy time achievement award. promoted three times, and spent Proceeds raised from this year’s Illustrators of the Future traditional tribal tales that are Doors will open to the general several years working with a Women in Leadership Awards Contests, presented by Author peculiar to Africa, particularly public at 5:30 p.m.; admittance top-producing financial advising will benefit the National Council Services Inc. and Galaxy Press. the Igbo tribe in Nigeria, West is free, but reservations are team. Over the past 11 years, of Jewish Women. Walter Dinjos of Anambra Africa. ‘The Woodcutters’ required. The event will also be Shtabskaya has worked as a The awards will take place State, Nigeria, is among the Deity’ is simply one of my livestreamed at writersofthefu- financial advisor at Morgan from 6 to 8 p.m. at Woven rug writers being recognized for his attempts at capturing that ture.com. Stanley Wealth Management store, located at 8674 Melrose African-themed story, “The African feeling,” Dinjos said. Wilshire Ebell Theatre is branch in Beverly Hills. Ave. For information, visit Woodcutters’ Diety.” The keynote speaker will be located at 743 S. Lucerne Blvd. The selection committee wehochamber.com/women-in- “I once thought that African Pat Henry, co-founder of the pop For information, visit included members of the leadership. fantasy was vastly unexplored – culture, fantasy and science fic- ebellla.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 March 30, 2017

fy or define sanctuary cities or how President Barack Obama’s health they would be labeled or differenti- care law. And in an amicus brief ated. Since Trump’s election, and filed this month, more than 30 cities SanctuaryFrom page 1 City leaders not going to back down continuing after his executive order and counties – including West in January, municipalities and law- Hollywood – asked a federal court Hollywood declared it will remain poverty than non-sanctuary coun- ests of public safety to allow offi- making bodies around the country to halt Trump’s executive order a sanctuary city, and that it will not terparts. What will actually make cers and deputies to become immi- have declared themselves a “sanc- threatening to withdraw funds from participate in any effort to deport Americans less safe is taking away gration agents. tuary” jurisdiction. The term gener- sanctuary jurisdictions. They argue immigrants living or working in the Department of Justice grants as “In fact, the LAPD has already ally applies to jurisdictions that that the order is unconstitutional city. Officials directed the West Sessions is proposing to do.” seen a worrying decline in the will- adopt policies to limit or restrict and that the public would suffer Hollywood Sheriff’s Station not to Participating in federal immigra- ingness of members of the Hispanic cooperation with federal govern- irreparable harm unless the order assist federal agencies attempting to tion enforcement would contradict community in L.A. to report violent ment enforcement actions. was halted. O’Farrell said it’s likely deport undocumented workers or decades-old policy for the Los crime – something likely to be cor- Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, the debates will end in court. immigrants. Angeles Police Department and related with fears of deportation if 13th District, said Los Angeles “Trump and his cronies will stop Sessions said the Department of Garcetti’s directive, which are they should come forward with shouldn’t be surprised, as Trump’s at nothing,” O’Farrell said. “If we Homeland Security issued a report based on a principle that the city is information,” Schiff said. administration so far has been con- don’t sign on and support other showing that in one week, there safer when officers maintain trust, “Attorney General Sessions’ threat sistent with his “hostile, punitive” municipalities, we’re silently culpa- were more than 200 instances of respect and cooperation with all to cut federal funding to sanctuary campaign rhetoric. That’s why ear- ble.” jurisdictions refusing to honor ICE residents. cities will only exacerbate this lier this year O’Farrell sponsored a The Coalition for Humane detainer requests with respect to “When people feel confident that problem.” motion instructing the Chief Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), a individuals charged or convicted of they can come forward as a victim Earlier this year, Schiff cospon- Legislative Analyst and City California-based immigrant rights serious crimes. Sessions said of or witness to a crime, irrespec- sored legislation to prevent the Administrative Officer to report by organization, labeled Sessions’ “countless Americans would be tive of immigration status, the Trump administration from cutting April 1 on a list of federal funding statements as a “bully’s ultimatum” alive” if these policies of sanctuary police department’s ability to pro- federal funding to sanctuary cities. streams, and implications of a loss on cities that celebrate and wel- cities ended. tect and serve all is enhanced,” the “We must address our immigra- in the event Congress or the presi- come diversity, including immi- “Such policies cannot continue,” directive said. tion problems with thoughtful and dent stop them. grants. Sessions said. “They make our In 1979, LAPD Chief Daryl compassionate immigration reform, “We know it’s hundreds of mil- If jurisdictions do not comply nation less safe by putting danger- Gates issued Special Order 40, not threats that prevent cities from lions of dollars [in Department of with federal authorities in immigra- ous criminals back on the street. … which is still in force today, to pro- utilizing federal dollars to keep Justice funds,]” O’Farrell said. “But tion enforcement, despite losing Failure to deport aliens who are hibit officers from searching people their citizens safe,” Schiff said. we should not give in to the whims those funds, Sessions said that convicted of criminal offenses puts specifically to learn their citizen- On Monday, Sessions said in the of a tyrant – no matter who that would be “very disheartening.” whole communities at risk, espe- ship or immigration status. current fiscal year, the Department tyrant is.” “We have simply got to end this cially immigrant communities in Immigrants – undocumented or not of Justice’s Office of Justice O’Farrell said it’s important the policy,” he said. the very sanctuary jurisdictions that – who might be a potential witness Programs and Community Oriented city stands up to the Trump admin- O’Farrell and the city council seek to protect the perpetrators.” to a crime might not come forward Policing Services anticipates istration, and he supports the state also supported a plan for the city to Lawmakers in Southern to aid an investigation or testify awarding more than $4.1 billion in Legislature’s actions to challenge expand funds to provide legal ser- California quickly denounced against a criminal if they live in fear grants. He said jurisdictions will Trump’s orders. vices for immigrant communities. Sessions’ statement and his reason- of police action against their immi- have to certify their cooperation as It is uncertain if the president can After Trump issued his first trav- ing. gration status. a condition to receive funds, and he withhold funds or if the federal el ban, Garcetti said no matter a “Sessions’ assertion that sanctu- Congressman Adam Schiff (D- added that the department will government can require state and person’s ethnicity, how they wor- ary city policies are dangerous is CA) said Los Angeles law enforce- “take all lawful steps to claw back local governments to help carry out ship, whom they love or the lan- flat out false,” said Congressman ment leaders – including LAPD any funds awarded to a jurisdic- deportations. In 2012, the Supreme guage they speak, regardless of age Ted Lieu (D-CA). “The truth is that Chief Charlie Beck and L.A. tion” that wilfully violates the man- Court ruled that it was “coercion” or cultural background, “you sanctuary counties report lower County Sheriff Jim McDonnell – dates. However, neither Sessions to withhold Medicaid funds from belong here in Los Angeles, and in rates of crime, unemployment and do not believe it is in the best inter- nor Trump’s executive order speci- states that did not cooperate with America.”

BlockFrom page 1 grants targeted for not being profitable and Community Development Block statement. well after the White House released Grants (CDBG) – which many states Los Angeles City Councilman the proposed budget. choose to use on programs like Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, said “It is a major concern because Meals on Wheels. According to the budget continues Trump’s “inhu- Meals on Wheels serves a very vul- Mick Mulvaney, director of the mane approach” in being “hostile to nerable population, and some Meals Office of Management and Budget Americans.” on Wheels and our organization have for the White House, the federal gov- “These are evil actions,” said clients that cross over,” he said. ernment has spent $150 billion on O’Farrell, whose mother benefited The nonprofit organization has CDBG grants since the program was from Meals on Wheels. “Anyone delivered more than 10.5 million created in the 1970s. Mulvaney who has one foot planted in the real meals since its inception in 1989, and explained that Trump looked at the world knows how critical these ser- estimates that it will deliver more CDBG program as a whole – not vices are.” than 565,000 meals this year, free of how states choose to spend those Mulvaney said the budget propos- charge and medically tailored for res- funds – and saw $150 billion spent al was not a hard-hearted measure idents living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, over 40 years “without appreciable and that the government should only kidney failure, congestive heart fail- benefits to show for that type of tax- spend taxpayer money when it can ure and diabetes. But even at current payer expenditure.” guarantee that it is being “used in a funding levels, some programs are “The CDBGs have been identified proper function.” struggling to make ends meet. as programs since the second Bush “You’re focusing on recipients of Before Trump released his proposed administration as ones that were just the money,” he said, in response to budget, Project Angel Food not showing any results. We can’t do concerns about Meals on Wheels announced that for the first time in its that anymore,” Mulvaney said. “We programs. “We’re trying to focus on 27-year history, it is faced with a can’t spend money on programs just both the recipients of the money and waiting list of clients in need of food. because they sound good. And Meals the folks who give us the money in Since the start of the year, the amount on Wheels sounds great – again, the first place.” of people requiring support has that’s a state decision to fund that Senator Dianne Feinstein said increased dramatically. particular portion. But to take the California received more than $400 Ayoub said they discovered one of federal money and give it to the million from CDBG programs last the reasons they have the increased states and say, look, we want to give year. demand is many clients are fearful you money for programs that don’t According to the 2015-16 biannu- Meals on Wheels would be eliminat- work – I can’t defend that anymore. al report for Jewish Family Services ed soon, so they are choosing to We cannot defend that anymore.” of Los Angeles, the program depend on Project Angel Food. Many Democrats and Californians received more than $10 million – 25 Ayoub said his organization does not photos by Gregory Cornfield criticized many aspects of Trump’s percent of its entire budget – from currently receive federal block Lorenzo Early delivers a meal for Jewish Family Services on Tuesday. proposed budget, which will not government funding. David grants. But two weeks after Trump become law in its current form. Gershwin, a spokesman for Jewish was inaugurated, the organization The program could see funding cuts if Congress adopts recommenda- Mulvaney stressed that it outlines the Family Services, said the program is was told that funds from FEMA that tions from the president. changes the president would make to not funded through Meals on Wheels they normally receive will be cut by the federal government’s discre- programs, but they do receive fund- 18 percent. Additional funds come lists right now. Demand is beginning to outstrip the tionary spending. And Congress ulti- ing from federal grants, and said the through the Ryan White Act, but “Then they refer those clients to supply of funds. Project Angel Food mately controls the country’s budget. program risks losing funds with Ayoub said they also do not know us,” she said. “We take anybody if estimates that it would cost $2,018 to But Trump’s proposal sent a message Trump’s proposal. what is going to happen with those we can get to them. … We will get take one client off the waiting list and that described the direction he wants “The same types of issues apply,” funds moving forward. more clients now.” feed them for one year. to take as the leader of the nation. he said. “This puts at risk a meal pro- Sister Alice Marie Quinn, director She said the program received fed- The weekend after Trump released Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA) gram that many senior citizens of St. Vincent’s Meals on Wheels eral funding in the past, but when his proposed budget, he traveled to called the elimination of the Meals depend on.” program, said they do not receive funds were taken away without Florida for the weekend. According on Wheels program by Trump Richard Ayoub, executive director federal funds. But she said they notice, they learned “don’t trust the to analysis by Politico.com, that trip “bizarrely cruel.” of Project Angel Food in Los expect to be affected as well by fed- government, trust God.” cost taxpayers more than $3 million “I double dare the Republicans to Angeles, said his organization eral cuts because the programs that Project Angel Food’s waiting list – enough to take 1,486 people off of let seniors starve,” Lieu said in a became concerned about funding as do receive those grants have waiting currently stands at 104 clients. Project Angel Food’s waiting list. 22 March 30, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

BeverlyFrom page 1 Hills welcomes Bosse back as mayor March 7 election, but jumped to things happen,” she said. on the Architectural Commission third as vote-by-mail and provi- Gold will serve his second term and the Planning Commission. sional ballots were counted in the as vice mayor. He was elected to “I want to thank all the citizens following weeks. council in 2011, serving as vice of Beverly Hills for giving me this “I tried to run a campaign that mayor in 2014 and mayor in 2015. extraordinary opportunity to be was based on substance, based on “This is the beginning of my your employee, and serve you and a promise that we’d make rea- seventh year in office,” Gold said. the staff and the school board,” soned decisions, decisions based “It’s been a wonderful experience Krasne said. “It has been an honor on actual facts, not alternative on many levels. Sometimes it’s to represent such an intelligent facts,” he said. “Even though I been difficult, but it’s been an group of people.” started out less well-known than honor and it’s been a duty for me Mirisch presented Krasne with some of the other candidates, that to do, and I’ve enjoyed it. I’ve a key to the city and a Beverly message resonated with many. said many times that we live in a Hills street sign reading “Nancy And that’s what I promise.” remarkable place.” Krasne Way.” Mirisch, who spent the last year The council also bid farewell to “We sometimes disagreed, and I as mayor, was sworn in by its two outgoing councilwomen. didn’t want Nancy to have her photos courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait. Kathy Reims was appointed in way, but now I want Nancy to Above, Councilman Wunderlich is sworn in. Below, Friedman takes his oath. “This was truly a grassroots 2016 to serve the final year of have Nancy Krasne Way,” Mirisch campaign that was made possible Willie Brien’s term. quipped. by the belief, trust and dedication “My only agenda was to be fair Howard S. Fisher was sworn in of so many members of our com- and hopefully to use some com- as city treasurer. He was the lone munity,” Mirisch said. “And if I mon sense and try to contribute to candidate on the ballot to replace thank each of you individually a respectful, level playing field for Eliot Finkel, who finished fifth in we’d probably have time for the everyone,” Reims said. “I had the the city council race. Academy orchestra to set up here opportunity to work with the best “The treasurer’s office is on the so they can then play me off the city staff that there is on the Earth, third floor of city hall. Call me, stage.” and I know this with certainty.” and then come by anytime,” Bosse will serve as mayor for Nancy Krasne lost her reelec- Fisher said. “My office will the second time. tion bid by 18 votes. She held a always be open to you. I will field “While our country is experi- slim second place lead when the all of your inquiries and will make encing a lot of turmoil, and con- initial returns were announced, endeavors to translate financial sensus seems hard to come by, our but dropped to fourth with the gobbledygook to plain English we city, on the other hand, has the addition of vote-by-mail and pro- can all understand so you can advantage of so many engaged visional ballots. Before her elec- appreciate the city’s budget and its residents and businesses who tion to council in 2007, Krasne’s finances.” come together to make great service to the city included time

buried under the softball field wait- roughly $4 million net loss in the ing for people with metal detectors, fund balance. and someone with a lot of time on She said the deficit spending is PetitionFrom page 1 encourages board to reconsider budget their hands, to cure us of our finan- “very concerning,” and “it’s going to be concerning for [the Los beginning next school year, would search for a director of communica- Sharon De Mayo, a parent of two cial woes.” Angeles County Office of have prevented the district from tions. The salary range for the posi- students at El Rodeo School, said He said the board evaluated other Education] as well.” dipping into its reserve funds. tion is $110,000 to $120,000, the decision to lay off teachers possible cuts, but personnel required the biggest cut because it The board will vote on the 2017- Board of education president Mel according to the district’s human would be “detrimental.” 2018 adopted budget in June. Spitz said after the March 7 meet- resources department. “Cutting out well prepared, high- was the biggest expenditure. ing that it “doesn’t appear likely” Telly Tse, president of the performing and committed teachers During a presentation of the dis- the board will reach that figure in Beverly Hills Education hardly seems what is best for our trict’s first interim budget report in Answers From Page 16 time for next school year’s budget. Association, repeated his claims school children,” she said. December, district Chief At the board’s March 14 meeting, from previous meetings that the “Working hard and taking a more Administrative Officer La Tanya parents, teachers and a few students district has not been transparent responsible look at how the district Kirk-Carter mentioned an over- beseeched the board to retain all the enough. He also mentioned the spends its funds seems like a better staffing of teachers as a possible teachers. director of communications posi- long-term solution.” target for cuts. “We are no strangers to financial tion. Board of education member During a March 14 presentation crises,” said Bill Hiatt, who has “How about not creating more Noah Margo said he empathized of the second interim budget report, worked in the district for 34 years. administrative positions like the with the “frustration” over the pro- Kirk-Carter said the district is “Indeed, I can’t remember any director of communications at a posed layoffs. deficit spending by $4 million. The interval longer than three years cost of $120,000 a year?” Tse said. “I want to sincerely say that we difference between the district’s without some kind of financial “That’s another teacher’s job there. have looked very hard at this,” beginning balance of approximate- menace looming over us.” What message would that be com- Margo said. “Losing quality educa- ly $7.91 million and its projected Several other speakers criticized municating if we expand adminis- tors is always the final straw. It’s ending fund balance of approxi- the district’s recently launched tration while eliminating teachers?” not as if we have chests of gold mately $3.85 million equals a

DirectiveFrom page 1 keeps police policy CaptainFrom page 6 are legal issues we have to Pobladores,” arrived 236 years ago, ical government resources, are respond to. There is litigation as a small band of settlers who traced engaged in civic life and are in both those incidents, but I their ancestry from all over the informed about critical immigration want to make sure there is a world. law and policy. He said he supports balance.” “In the centuries since, we have the police department’s longstanding West Hollywood city offi- grown into the most diverse city on policies with respect to immigration cials said they are excited the face of the earth,” the directive enforcement, rooted in the principle about Aloma’s new assign- reads. that all of Los Angeles is safer when ment as commanding officer There are more than 1.5 million the police department maintains a of the station, but said it is foreign-born residents in Los relationship of trust, respect and courtesy of the mayor’s office bittersweet that Perez is mov- Angeles today, and almost 65 per- cooperation with all residents. Mayor Garcetti gifts his pen after signing Executive Directive 20. ing on. cent of the city’s population is either “When people feel confident that “I’d like to warmly wel- immigrants or children of immi- they can come forward as a victim of release from custody. The LAPD ing policies with respect to immigra- come Capt. Aloma. He needs grants. or witness to a crime, irrespective of also does not participate in or per- tion enforcement. It also directs the no introduction in our com- “Our immigrants are the engine of immigration status, the police depart- form civil immigration enforcement. fire chief, chief of airport police and munity, because he’s been a the Los Angeles economy, represent- ment’s ability to protect and serve all “All residents of Los Angeles chief of port police to issue policies highly regarded lieutenant at ing 47 percent of the employed is enhanced,” the directive explains. must feel safe and supported when consistent with LAPD’s existing pro- our sheriff’s station and I’m workforce in our city and more than The LAPD maintains Special accessing the vast array of city facil- cedures. thrilled to see him take on half of the self-employed work- Order 40, which prohibits police ities, programs and services,” the Each city department will desig- this new leadership role,” force,” the directive reads. “Even officers from initiating any action to directive continues. “The city will nate an immigrant affairs liaison to said West Hollywood Mayor more so, our immigrants have woven determine a person’s immigration not assist or cooperate with any report to the mayor’s office and work Lauren Meister. “I’m confi- the social, cultural, and civic fabric status and from arresting anyone due effort by federal immigration agents with the chief of immigrant affairs dent he will do a wonderful of Los Angeles.” to the person’s civil immigration sta- to use public facilities or resources and her staff to ensure department job as captain. I’d also like to Garcetti said his vision is to ensure tus. The LAPD has not honored any for the purposes of enforcing federal support. thank captain Perez for her all Angelenos, regardless of immi- request from Immigration and civil immigration law.” To access a resource guide for excellent tenure as captain. gration status, are connected to com- Customs Enforcement to hold an The directive instructs the chief of immigrant rights, visit We will miss her.” munity resources, have access to crit- individual otherwise eligible for police to reaffirm and maintain exist- lamayor.org/KnowYourRights. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 March 30, 2017

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