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Volume 27 No. 1 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills and Wilshire Communities January 5, 2017

n Metro’sFunds locked to newextend subway ticket through to Beverly ride Hills     West Hollywood is digging its new park plan     transformation from the nation’s car capital to one that embraces sus- After more than a decade of On his final trip to Los Angeles tainable, multimodal solutions that planning, West Hollywood broke as part of the Obama increase access to opportunity,” ground on a project that will cre- Administration on Wednesday, Foxx said. ate more opportunities for resi- United States Transportation Metro is currently building the dents to play and have fun, regard- Secretary Anthony Foxx brought first section of the subway exten- less of age or domesticated good news – Metro will receive sion from Western Avenue to La species. Elected officials and city $1.2 billion in new grants to contin- Cienega Boulevard, which will staff gathered with community ue the Metro Purple Line Extension include stations at La Brea and members on Tuesday to celebrate through Beverly Hills to Century Fairfax Avenues. The new funds a milestone for the second phase City. announced Wednesday are for the of West Hollywood Park Master “Los Angeles will continue its See Metro page 21 “You know that saying, that a camel is a horse designed by committee?

Well this is going to photo by Gregory Cornfield be the most beautiful Members of the West Hollywood City Council celebrate the ground- camel you’re ever breaking for the second phase of its park plan. going to see.” playgrounds, two dog parks, and camel is a horse designed by com- more. Construction is anticipated mittee? Well this is going to be the -West Hollywood City to continue for approximately most beautiful camel you’re ever Councilman John Duran three years, but by the end it will going to see, because it’s got just provide many of the top-requested about everything everybody additions and improvements to wants,” Duran said, referring to Plan, which will produce an city services, said Councilman the additional parking, two pools, aquatic center, expanded green John Duran. additional meeting rooms, athletic spaces and public art, children’s “You know that saying, that a See park page 21

Koretz joins opposition to Caruso Project n Community members want height reduced    

Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th District, announced his opposition to Caruso Affiliated’s 333 N. La photo by Gregory Cornfield Cienega project, a 19-story multi- Above, Metro crews continue work on the first phase of the Purple Line use development planned for a site Extension, which will continue west with recently announced funds. just south of the Beverly Center. Koretz previously supported the project, but said he changed his mind in late December after meet- ing with members of the Beverly New year means new rules Wilshire Homes Association photo courtesy of Caruso Affiliated  
  (BWHA). The association pre- From the vote to legalize sented him with a petition with A rendering shows how the 333 La Cienega project would be situated recreational marijuana in approximately 1,000 signatures of near Burton Way, La Cienega Boulevard and San Vicente Boulevard Along with midnight celebra- California to a lesser known residents and stakeholders who under the current plan. Councilman Paul Koretz and some community tions and ambitious resolutions, measure that requires communi- oppose the project. Koretz said members are asking that the height be reduced. the new year ushered in a new ty colleges to grant shower based on the large number of peo- set of state laws that went into access to homeless students, the ple who signed the petition, and a between the developer and the the Burton Way Homeowners effect Jan. 1 with plenty of following is a partial list of state lack of consensus between Caruso community. Association and the Mid City implications for Los Angeles laws that went into effect on Affiliated and the BWHA, he had “We generally heard from peo- West Community Council. There County residents and business- New Year’s Day. no choice but to change his stance ple who were supportive through- was a lot of good work put in and es. See laws page 22 and call for more collaboration out the design process, including See Caruso page 7 2 January 5, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

admission is $85; $45 for students. 5 ‘The White 135 N. Grand Ave. (310)498-0257, Helmets’ LeSalondeMusiques.com. he Hammer Museum presents C a l e n d a r “The White Helmets” on the Fowler Museum. Participants can Thursday, Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. The film 9 Jewish Networking T tour the exhibits “Uncommon follows the “White Helmets,” a self- Threads” at the Fowler Museum and Meeting styled civil defense force whose mem- “Kay Sekimachi: Simple Complexity” NET Hollywood, a business net- bers are often the first and only res- at CAFAM, where artist Mimi Haddon working organization for Jewish cuers on the front lines in Syria’s will also work with guests to create a Jprofessionals, will hold a meeting on ongoing civil war. The group is credit- fiber sculpture. Admission is $60; $50 Monday, Jan. 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. ed with saving more than 18,000 lives for Fowler and CAFAM members. at Temple Israel of Hollywood. The and has been nominated for a Nobel Fowler Museum, 308 Charles E. featured speakers are attorney Carla Peace Prize. The documentary by Young Drive North; CAFAM, 5814 Ford and Jillian Alexander, managing Orlando von Einsiedel and Joanna Wilshire Blvd. Registration required, director of strategy and corporate Natasegara is co-presented by the call (310)267-4007, or email fowler- development practice at Conduit UCLA Center for Near Eastern [email protected]. Consulting LLC. 7300 Hollywood Studies. Admission is free. 10899 Blvd. (310)956-0777, or email holly- Wilshire Blvd. (310)443-7000, ham- [email protected]. mer.ucla.edu. Comedy Play eb Hiett’s comedy play “The Super Variety Match Bonus ‘The Birthday Party’ Classical Concert Round” runs from Saturday, Jan. 7 Noise Within (ANW), a classical ramwell Tovey returns to lead the D through Sunday, Jan. 22 at Rogue repertory theatre located in LA Phil and violinist Ray Chen in Machine at the MET. The production Pasadena, presents a free staged read- performances on Thursday, Jan. 5 and A B follows a young person with a name ing of Harold Pinter’s “The Birthday Saturday, Jan. 7 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, with no vowels who rents a bedroom Party” on Monday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. Jan. 8 at 2 p.m., at the Walt Disney in the home of a small-town Texas Directed by Joel Swetow, the produc- Concert Hall. Chen, in his Walt couple while attending a big desert tion is one of Pinter’s best-known and Disney Concert Hall debut, will per- music festival weekend. The couple is most frequently performed plays. form Sibelius’ “Violin Concerto.” The struggling in a rapidly changing (626)356-3100 ext. 1, concerts also feature Walton’s world, and the visitor decides to help anoisewithin.org. “Façade Suite No. 2” and them. Showtimes are 8:30 p.m., Tchaikovsky’s “Sleeping Beauty, Act Saturday; 3 p.m., Sunday. Tickets are 2.” Tickets start at $53. 111 S. Grand photo courtesy of Theatre Raymond Kabbaz $34.99. 1089 N. Oxford Ave. Ave. (323)850-2000, laphil.org. 11 Future Plans Theatre Raymond Kabbaz (TRK) presents “Circus Incognitus” by virtu- (855)585-5185, roguemachinethe- at LACMA oso clown and circus performer Jamie Adkins on Thursday, Jan. 12 at atre.com. oin Swiss architect Peter Zumthor 6 Book Sale 7:30 p.m. Adkins’ one-man show includes acrobatics, juggling, walking a and Los Angeles County Museum ook lovers can find rarities and slack wire and more. He is a veteran of the Pickle Family Circus in San Jof Art (LACMA) director and CEO bargains at the John C. Fremont Francisco and Montréal’s Cirque Éloize. Tickets are $25; $15 for stu- 8 PLB Residents Michael Govan for a discussion about BLibrary’s book sale on Friday, Jan. 6 dents. 10361 W. Pico Blvd. (310)286-0553, theatreraymondkabbaz.com. Association Annual the plans for LACMA’s future presen- from noon to 4 p.m., and Saturday, tation of its collections on Wednesday, Jan. 7 from noon to 5 p.m. CDs, Meeting Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. in the museum’s Bing DVDs, audio books and videos will ness disputes, consumer law and land- ssemblyman Richard Bloom will Theater. A new gallery building is also be offered. 6121 Melrose Ave. Christine Lahti be the guest speaker at the Park planned, emphasizing exterior trans- scar-winner Christine Lahti, lord-tenant law will be discussed. 471 (323)962-3521. ALa Brea Residents Association’s parency as well as intimate interior known for her work in “Running S. Roxbury Dr. (310)601-2422, annual meeting on Sunday, Jan. 8 at experiences. Admission is free; tickets On Empty” and “Housekeeping,” bhba.org. O noon in the Park La Brea Activity required. 5905 Wilshire Blvd. returns to The Wallis on Friday, Jan. 6 ‘10-Minute Theatre Center. The association will outline (323)857-6000, lacma.org. at 8 p.m. to share stories from her per- plans for the coming year, review Festival’ sonal and professional experiences. Children’s Concert rida Kahlo Theatre presents its est Hollywood is holding a finances and elect a new board of Lahti recounts five personal anec- “10-Minute Theatre Festival” run- “soundSpark” performance for directors. 475 S. Curson Ave. dotes, including the time where she 12 Jeanne Cordova ning from Friday, Jan. 6 through Wchildren on Saturday, Jan. 7 at noon in plbra.org. F was told that to obtain acting work she Sunday, Jan. 22. The festival gives the West Hollywood Library Tribute would have to engage in sexual rela- est Hollywood’s Lesbian emerging writers an opportunity to Children’s Theatre. The concert is part tions with a director, and a story about Speakers Series continues with perform their work. It includes eight of a monthly music series for children Le Salon De navigating the downward spiral of her W“Jamming for Jeanne,” an evening of new plays reflecting the Latino expe- featuring solo and duo performances mentally ill younger sister. Tickets are by emerging artists. Electric Sound Musiques spoken word, music and performances rience in the United States. e Salon De Musiques invites $30. 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd. Bath will perform. Admission is free. honoring author and LGBT activist Showtimes are 8 p.m., Friday and guests to enjoy an evening of (310)746-4000, thewallis.org. 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. (323)848- Jeanne Cordova on Thursday, Jan. 12 Saturday; 6 p.m., Sunday. Tickets are “Passion and Nostalgia From St. 6377, weho.org/arts. L at 7 p.m. on the second floor of the $10. 2332 W. Fourth St. (213)382- Petersberg” during a classical music West Hollywood Library. Participating 8133, fridakahlotheater.org. 7 Legal Clinic performance on Sunday, Jan. 8 at 4 artists and performers include Lynn olunteer attorneys from the Fiber Art p.m. in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Ballen, Claudia Rodriguez, Phranc, Beverly Hills Bar Association oin Box Project co-curator Lyssa The performance celebrates the music Robin Podolsky, Jane Ward and Terry VBarristers will answer legal questions Stapleton and Craft and Folk Art of Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Anton Arensky, Wolverton. The performances will be during a free clinic on Saturday, Jan. 7 JMuseum (CAFAM) exhibitions curator Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dmitri followed by the unveiling of a plaque from 10 a.m. to noon in the Elm Room Holly Jerger for “Common Threads: A Shostakovich and Sergei Taneyev. honoring Cordova. 625 N. San Vicente at Roxbury Park in Beverly Hills. Founded 1946 Fiber Art Experience” on Saturday, Audience members will enjoy French Blvd. (323)848-6403, or email Small claims, wills and trusts, busi- Jan. 7 from 1 to 5 p.m. at CAFAM and champagne and a buffet. General [email protected]. 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 330 P.O. BOX 36036 LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 Read Us Online (323)933-5518 WWW.BEVERLYPRESS.COM Michael Villalpando www.beverlypress.com PUBLISHER Karen Villalpando Updated daily • Complete pdf of the newspaper EDITOR & PUBLISHER Gregory Cornfield • advertising information [email protected] MANAGING EDITOR • archived issues Edwin Folven • subscriptions [email protected] EDITOR Luke Harold [email protected] NEWS • CRIME • ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER Julia Gabrick We are now delivering in COPY EDITOR Jill Weinlein, Tim Posada, Rebecca Villalpando Beverly Hills! CONTRIBUTING WRITERS The Park Labrea News and Beverly Press are weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail subscription is $120 annually. Decreed newspa- pers of general circulation, entitled to publish legal call (323)933-5518 for more information! advertising, Feb. 10, 1960 by Superior Court Order No 736637. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 January 5, 2017 Tighter security considered after ‘Hollyweed’ n Los Angeles Police Department nently assigned at the top of Mt. This wasn’t the first time spokesman Drake Madison said a Lee, where communications build- the sign was changed to perpetrator was caught on a surveil- ings and towers for the Los Angeles lance camera at approximately 3 fire and police departments are reference marijuana a.m. and was wearing black, tacti- located. Isroelit said weather condi-
  cal-style clothing that obscured tions during the early morning of their face. Four pieces of tarp were Jan. 1 may have obscured the offi- Authorities are examining ways used to change the last two “Os” to cer’s view of the sign. to better protect the Hollywood “Es.” The tarps were removed early “It was dark, raining and cloudy,” Sign after vandals scaled the sign on Jan. 1. she said. “Somehow a person got during the early morning hours of Madison said the incident is con- in. It’s pretty rare, but it happens.” Jan. 1 and changed two letters so it sidered trespassing and a prank On New Year’s Day in 1976, photo courtesy of Rob Dyle’s Twitter account read “Hollyweed.” because there was no damage to the another vandal changed the sign to A prankster put up two black tarps and two white tarps to change the Os No arrests had been made as of sign. The incident upset members read “Hollyweed” to reflect that to Es. Wednesday and none were planned, of the Hollywood Sign Trust, which state laws had changed that year for said Los Angeles Police is a nonprofit organization that the possession of less than an ounce meeting with the LAPD to discuss “In addition, we have coordinat- Department spokeswoman Liliana maintains and repairs the sign. of marijuana from a felony to a mis- security measures.” ed with park rangers on an Preciado. Artist Zach Fernandez “There is a really good security demeanor. According to media The 4th District Council Office increased presence in the neighbor- claimed he altered the sign along system in place, but this is a good reports, Fernandez claimed the inci- uses discretionary funding to hood and asked DOT to increase with his creative partner and former opportunity to take a look at the dent on Jan. 1 was a tribute to the deploy a team of security officers in their presence,” Montemayor said. wife Sarah Fern, according to system to see if there are any weak individual who changed the sign in the Hollywood Hills during holiday “The LAFD and LAPD also [mon- media reports. Preciado said police links,” said Betsy Isroelit, spokes- 1976. periods such as spring break, itor] on occasional visits. We will have spoken to a “person of inter- woman for the Hollywood Sign The incident is causing concern Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and continue to do this.” est” in the case but declined to iden- Trust. “It’s an opportunity to step among some elected officials, winter break, but their role is pri- Isroelit said members of the tify the individual. She added that back and say, ‘hey, is there anything including Councilman David Ryu, marily to stop people from parking Hollywood Sign Trust are con- investigators will present their we need to tighten up?’” 4th District, who represents the area or blocking narrow roads in the hill- cerned about copycats, and the dan- information to the Los Angeles The Hollywood Sign, which is where the sign is located. side residential neighborhoods. The ger climbing the mountain, fences County District Attorney’s Office, located in steep terrain below Mt. “[The councilman] is most defi- security officers are on duty from 9 and the sign presents. which will make a decision about Lee in Griffith Park, is surrounded nitely concerned,” said Estevan a.m. to 5 p.m., so they wouldn’t “The letters are 45-feet tall,” filing misdemeanor trespassing by fences with 53 surveillance cam- Montemayor, communications have prevented the vandalism at the Isroelit added. “Somebody could charges. eras. A police officer is also perma- director for Ryu. “Our staff will be Hollywood Sign. definitely get hurt.”

7140 Sunset Blvd. Representatives ly is named Emile Hotel, would Developers propose 7-Eleven, mixed-use projects for Hollywood from LAPD will give input on the include 156 rooms in 10 stories for The Los Angeles Planning Denley Investment and Eleven store at 1770 N. Highland proposed project. approximately 98,905 square feet. Department received two separate Management. The application is to Ave., at the northeast corner of Separately, the city’s Planning It would also include 77 parking applications for demolishment of demolish an existing two-story Highland and Yucca Street, with Department announced that it also spaces and 16 bicycle parking two two-story apartment buildings to building with 15 apartment units, and 24-hour operation will be consid- received an application from Fari spaces. make way for other structures, and a replace it with a 7-story mixed-use ered by the Hollywood Hills West Moshfegh DBA Whitley Six multifamily buildings, which public hearing for one is scheduled building with 70 units and retail Neighborhood Council’s planning Apartments, LLC to demolish an include 40 apartments and more for Jan. 23. space. The height of the proposed committee on Jan. 5. The meeting existing apartment building to than 22,320 square feet would be The Planning Department will building would be 71 feet. will take place at 6 p.m. at the Will make room for a proposed hotel. demolished. The case number is hold a public hearing on Monday, The Planning Dept.’s case number and Ariel Durant Library, located at The proposed hotel, which current- DIR-2016-4920. Jan. 23 at Los Angeles City Hall, for the proposal is CPC-2014-4901- Room 1020, to consider an applica- DB. tion filed by Mehdi Boulour and A separate proposal to build a 7-

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Suspect arrested for smashing Searchn ongoing aftercare, said Wilshire Det. Divisionhope information hit-and-run will surface about ‘Person of interest’ Gilbert Esqui- the hit-and-run driver’s where-
  sought in incident near bel, with the Los abouts. car windows in Koreatownoccurred along Third Street Angeles Police “We are trying to track him down between Berendo Street and Olympic and La Brea Department’s but he is not cooperating,” Esquibel Officers with the Los Angeles New Hampshire Avenue. The
  West Traffic said. “We haven’t been able to Police Department’s Olympic suspect was identified as a tran- Division. locate the vehicle.” Division arrested a 32-year-old sient in media reports, but Police are searching for a “per- Investigating Investigators have been unable to man who allegedly smashed Madison said he could not con- son of interest” in a hit-and-run col- officers inspect- move forward with the case windows on 29 vehicles in firm whether the man was home- lision last August that left a 42- ed the victim’s Rene Milton because they have to prove the dri- Koreatown on Jan. 2. less. year-old women critically injured. Toyota Camry Guzman Jr. ver at the time of the hit and run A witness called police at Ramirez allegedly used a The collision occurred at approx- and found there was the vehicle owner. Esquibel approximately 9:15 p.m. and metal saw blade to smash the imately 9:25 p.m. on Aug. 21 near was an imprint said a “concerned citizen” has post- reported that a suspect was windows. He was charged on the intersection of La Brea Avenue of a license plate with the number ed flyers in the surrounding neigh- smashing windows near Fourth Wednesday with 18 felony and Olympic Boulevard. Three 5TFY382 on the rear bumper. The borhood seeking information. and Catalina Streets. Officers counts including one count of vehicles were involved in a traffic vehicle was traced to an undis- The detective added that the vic- arrived and located the suspect, assault with a deadly weapon and accident, and the victim exited her closed address, but police have been tim was a woman of Korean who was identified as William 17 counts of vandalism of $400 car to speak with the occupants of unable to locate the owner. The descent, but had no further infor- Michael Ramirez, said LAPD or more. Additionally, Ramirez the other vehicles. license plate belongs to a Mazda mation. Anyone who witnessed the spokesman Drake Madison. faces 12 misdemeanor counts of As the victim leaned toward one Tribute owned by Rene Milton incident or has information is asked Additional incidents also vandalism less than $400. of the vehicles, the driver sped Guzman Jr., a man who is identified to call West Traffic Division detec- away, dragging her in the street. The as the “person of interest.” Police tives at (213)473-0222. During victim sustained a severe head have investigated leads but are con- weekends and off-hours, call the injury and is still receiving medical tinuing to publicize the incident and LAPD’s hotline at (877)LAPD247.

DriverDetectives withsought the Los Angeles for fatalA gold orhit-and-run beige minivan travel- thatAnyone killed with information a teen about Police Department’s Central ing southbound on Fletcher Drive the hit-and-run or the whereabouts Traffic Division are seeking the struck Coreas. The driver of the of the driver is urged to call inves- public’s help in identifying the sus- minivan never slowed down or tigators with the LAPD’s Central pect in a hit and run that left a 19- stopped to render aid, according to Traffic Division at (213)833-3713. year-old man dead. investigators. The minivan was A reward of up to $50,000 is The hit-and-run occurred at also described as having a luggage available from the city’s Hit and approximately 11:10 p.m. on Dec. rack on the roof. Run Program Reward Trust Fund image courtesy of Google Maps 28 near Fletcher Drive, just south Los Angeles Fire Department for information leading to the dri- The suspect allegedly smashed windows near Fourth and Catalina of Laclede Avenue. The victim, paramedics responded to the scene ver’s identification, arrest and con- Streets, and on Third Street near Berendo Street. Ryan Coreas, was crossing and took Coreas to a hospital, viction. During weekends and off- Fletcher Drive outside of a marked where he died on Jan. 2 from hours, call the LAPD’s 24-hour crosswalk. injuries sustained in the collision. hotline at (877)LAPD247. Reward offered for information aboutPolice are searchinghit-and-run for a driver Street fatality and Beaudry Avenue. The who struck and killed a pedestrian vehicle, which was described as a in the Westlake District on Dec. 31 gray SUV, possibly a Ford and drove away. Explorer, was traveling eastbound The victim was identified as 47- on Second Street. year-old Eugenia Pelagio. Pelagio was taken by paramedics Detectives with the Los Angeles to a hospital where she was pro- Police Department Central nounced dead. A reward of up to Division are investigating the inci- $50,000 is available. dent. Anyone with information is Pelagio, a resident of Anaheim, asked to call LAPD Central Traffic was struck at approximately 1:55 Division detectives at (213)833- a.m. while crossing south on 3713. During weekends and off- Second Street between Emerald hours, call (877)LAPD247. Bogie s Liquor Don’t Drink & Drive - We Deliver!! Delivery’ Hours: 2 pm - 1 am Stock up for the Superbowl and all the College Hoop action!

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   sions for termination of the con- Extension, they have not received tract. direction or information from Imagine it’s the year 2024, and The board could also dedicate a Metro on naming rights, and no you want to take the Purple Line to site to a deceased individual, but members of the community have visit the newly imagined Los that “should be rare and reserved as asked about it. Angeles County Museum of Art. a means to honor those of substan- Steve Kramer, president of the You walk down the steps at the tial historic, cultural, or civic signif- Greater Miracle Mile Chamber of John Ferraro Station at La Brea icance,” according to a report from Commerce, said he could certainly Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard to Metro. consider discussing names of his- get a ticket for the Miracle Mile Property names will reflect toric figures, but that he would Line. Your friend will walk to the efforts to make the transportation encourage Metro to reconsider sell- La Brea bus stop and meet you out- system as accessible as possible. ing some of the naming rights. side the Tar Pits subway station at The names will be “brief enough” “I’m thinking of the station that’s Fairfax Avenue. for quick recognition. Some will going to be at Fairfax Avenue, Those could be some of many also be easier to remember or help that’s going to be an iconic location names that Metro will consider with general navigation by reflect- (on Museum Row). I think it would assigning to components of its tran- ing neighborhood identity, well- be a mistake to sell that out to the sit system to help riders easily nav- known destinations or landmarks, highest bidder,” Kramer said. “I’m igate the region. But under a policy the property’s location in terms of thinking of all the stadium names approved last month, names could the whole transit system, or in con- that I can’t keep track of anymore, also go to companies with the high- text of the surrounding street sys- with businesses that get bought and est bid, though officials assure that tem or district names. sold. That idea rubs me the wrong priority is given to names that cor- Glen Becerra, deputy executive way.” relate with geographic identity. officer for communications and Requests to rename properties According to the motion marketing for Metro, said staff after board action may be consid- photo by Gregory Cornfield approved by the Metro Board last could also combine names with ered, but would require two-thirds Above, the Red Line station at Hollywood Boulevard and Highland month, property names could go to sponsors while continuing existing vote. Avenue is aptly referred to as the “Hollywood/Highland” station. corporate sponsors, as well as policy to make the transportation deceased historic figures, or reflect system easy to understand and use. the neighborhood it is in. Names For example, a station that runs are up for grabs for rail stations, bus along Pico Boulevard by the stations, transit centers and bus Staples Center could be called the stops – for existing and future prop- Pico-Staples Station. erty, facilities (including Metro’s “Our first obligation is always to headquarters), parking lots, ser- the riders,” he said. “The system vices, programs, events, and more. needs to make sense.” Metro determined that allowing Metro staff will solicit input from long and short-term corporate spon- communities and stakeholders on sorship and naming rights is a “pru- preferred property names based on dent means” of maximizing invest- the criteria. Staff will report to the ments. Short-term sponsorships Metro board committee and then will be for less than one year, and the full Metro board for the final valued under $500,000. Short-term property names. deals will not need the Metro Metro will publicize the receipt board’s review and approval. Long- of proposals to give other compa- term sponsorships need the full nies with a vested interest an oppor- board’s approval, and continue for tunity to compete for the sponsor- at least five years. ship. Metro will also engage the Businesses selling alcohol, community in the neighborhood tobacco and electronic cigarettes, near the property proposed for adult entertainment or guns will not long-term sponsorships. be considered. Political and reli- Each sponsorship agreement will gious groups are also exempt. be unique. Becerra said Metro will State Historic Preservation online survey The Hollywood Heritage nonprofit group is requesting that residents par- ticipate in an online survey being conducted by the state for its “Preparation of a Statewide Historic Preservation Plan (State Plan).” The survey is one of the methods being used to gather input to help inform and guide the direction of the next State Plan. The State Plan is required by the National Park Service every five years as a condition for the grant each state receives from the federal Historic Preservation Fund. The plan will include guidelines for the Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District as part of the National Register of Historic Places. The development and implementation of a comprehensive statewide his- toric preservation plan is one of the responsibilities of each State Historic Preservation Office, as outlined in the National Historic Preservation Act. It is available at www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q5P62VZ. 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323-651-5107 +.(,-0 +-0) Wilshire resident, WeHo councilwoman to appear on delegate ballot n Councilwoman Lindsey P. Horvath Elections held every is another female candidate on the two years for delegates Grassroots Slate. “My greatest Democratic honor in Grassroots Slate was serving as a Hillary delegate to   
  the 2016 DNC Convention,” Horvath said in her candidacy state- Windsor Village resident Julie ment. “I traveled to Ohio twice and Stromberg will be a candidate for to Nevada six times in support of delegate representing California’s Secretary Clinton’s recent presi- 50th Assembly District in the 2017 dential run. I am dedicated to diver- and 2018 Democratic Party state sifying our party and electing qual- conventions during an election on ified Democratic leaders, which is Sunday, Jan. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at why I have joined the Grassroots photo by Gregory Cornfield and courtesy of Julie Stromberg the Santa Monica Public Library. Slate.” Above, West Hollywood City Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath discusses Delegates also represent their Steve Bott is one of the constituencies at regional meetings. Grassroots Slate’s male candidates. the West Hollywood Park Plans on Tuesday. Left, Julie Stromberg, said Elections for the position are held He is also one of 12 candidates run- she wants to ensure her slate represents diversity in Democratic party. every two years. ning for Assembly District 50’s has two children. “After the recent election, I want- executive board. “As your delegate, I will not only progress in the Democratic Party.” will receive a ballot. ed to become involved in the “I’m passionate about protecting strive to realize my slate’s vision, Delegate candidate speeches The Santa Monica Library is Democratic Party,” she said. “It’s a our environment, ensuring LGBTQ but be your voice,” she wrote in her will begin at 12:30 p.m. on elec- located at 601 Santa Monica Blvd. great opportunity to have a seat at rights, creating economic justice, candidacy statement. “I hope that tion day, Sunday, Jan. 8. Voting is The election will be held in its the table.” providing universal healthcare, lim- you will allow me to be your cham- scheduled to open at 1 p.m. Martin Luther King, Jr. Stromberg is one of 14 members iting the role of money in politics, pion of equality, inclusiveness and Everyone in line to vote by 3 p.m. Auditorium. – seven men and seven women – and investing in infrastructure,” he representing the Grassroots Slate, said in his campaign statement. which describes itself as progres- Stromberg’s candidacy, which sive Democrats “committed to started with an application in building the California Democratic October, has involved a lot of out- Party from the bottom up.” reach to friends, colleagues and “We have [Sen. Bernie Sanders other members of the community in (I-Vt.)] and Hillary [Clinton] sup- the lead up to the election, she said. porters on our slate,” Stromberg Her community involvement has said. “Our party is very divided included roles such as board mem- right now and we wanted to ensure ber of the Greater Wilshire that our slate reflects the diversity Neighborhood Council and its of our party in an effort to bring a Land Use and Outreach party together.” Committee, and member of the The California Democratic web- Miracle Mile Democratic Club’s site lists 47 male and 40 female board of directors. Stromberg also candidates for Assembly District 50 publicizes events and philanthropic delegate. Seven men and seven activities in her role as chair of the women will be elected. Ebell’s public relations depart- West Hollywood City ment. She is also an attorney and

photo courtesy of the Miracle Mile Democratic Club Julie Stromberg, right, stands with Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, when they both were awarded for their service in 2016. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 January 5, 2017

The loophole in the law, coupled include similar protections. New regulations protecting rent controlled tenants with a housing market boon in the Koretz, who is also vice chair of years since its collapse in 2008, the housing committee, has said gave landlords financial incentive that the tenant buyout notification to go into effect Jan. 25 to enter into voluntary buyout program is “a start” in protecting n homes, which has included a “No landlords with fair returns for their agreements with their rent stabi- rent controlled tenants in Los Tenant abuse To Watermark” Facebook page to rental units, according to a Housing lized tenants, according to the HCID report. The practice of land- increased after the galvanize local support, the new and Community Investment tenant buyout notification program Department (HCID) report from lords offering dubious voluntary “We don’t know collapse in 2008 might be able to prevent similar sit- Feb. 2016. buyout agreements has been termed the number (of   
  uations in the future. The RSO allowed tenants to be “cash for keys.” The law will require landlords to evicted for “no-fault” reasons if the Koretz said in a statement in cash-for-key approach tenants with voluntary landlord wanted to move a family November, when the city council cases in Los On Dec. 1, more than 150 senior buyout offers in writing, in the ten- member or resident manager into a directed the city attorney to draft citizens living at 947 Tiverton Ave. ant’s primary language, with bold rental unit, adhere to a governmen- the tenant buyout notification pro- Angeles.) It’s a in Westwood received eviction 12-point type that informs tenants tal order to vacate a rental unit or to gram, that “hundreds, if not thou- notices from Watermark practice that they can cancel the buyout agree- remove the rental unit from the sands” of Los Angeles residents are Retirement Communities, which cash-for-keys victims. ment up to 30 days after signing. market. Tenants evicted under the we’re seeing had acquired the property. Tenant advocacy groups, includ- Landlords will also have to file ten- no-fault provision are entitled more and more The letter said that the compa- ing the Coalition of Economic ant buyout agreements with the $7,900 to $19,700 in relocation ny’s planned renovations would Survival and the Los Angeles of, and it’s hard to city. assistance, depending on factors render the building unlivable. Tenant’s Union, have said cash for quantify.” Los Angeles City Councilman Under the existing Ellis Act, such as a tenant’s income, age, keys deals may be more wide- Paul Koretz, 5th District, said in a landlords and tenants were allowed length of tenancy and disability sta- spread than city officials are aware. statement released 11 days later that to enter into tenant buyout agree- tus, according to the HCID. “We don’t know the number,” -Anna Ortega, Watermark “sure looks like another ments without any oversight from No-fault evictions are regulated said Anna Ortega, HCID’s director HCID director for greedy corporation trying to force the city. The Ellis Act was meant to by the city. Landlords have to file of the rent stabilization division. rent stabilization out tenants who are paying lower allow “mom and pop” landlords to declarations with HCID stating “It’s a practice that we’re seeing rents under the Rent Stabilization exit the landlord rental business if lawful reasons for using this provi- more and more of, and it’s hard to Ordinance.” they were losing money, Koretz sion. quantify.” Angeles, but a more thorough revi- After more than a year of reports, said. But larger developers began The RSO did not, however, Rent stabilization laws, and sion of the Ellis Act might be war- committee scrutiny and approval using the law to evict tenants in rent require regulation of voluntary buy- exploitations thereof, are not exclu- ranted. late last month from the Los controlled units while sometimes out agreements, presumed to take sive to the city of Los Angeles. The act’s current usage by some Angeles City Council, new regula- compensating them with less than place only when landlord and ten- In October 2014, the city of San landlords is “far, far afield from tions designed to protect tenants they would have been entitled to ant mutually agreed to terms. And if Francisco adopted a law that what was intended in the Ellis Act,” who receive voluntary buyout under a city-sanctioned eviction a tenant was evicted under a no- required landlords to give their ten- he said. offers from their landlords will go under the Ellis Act. fault reason, the landlord could not ants written disclosure of the ten- Watermark chairman David into effect on Jan. 25. The city council adopted the rent rent the unit to another tenant at a ant’s rights before making a buyout Freshwater and president David As Koretz continues to fight to stabilization ordinance (RSO) in higher rate. This regulation was not offer. Santa Monica followed suit in Barnes, whose signature was on the make sure the seniors living on 1979 to protect tenants from exces- applicable to units that were volun- April 2015 when it amended its ten- eviction letters, did not respond to Tiverton Avenue remain in their sive rent increases and provide tarily vacated. ant harassment ordinance to requests for comment.

week. Koretz is running for reelec- and Land Use Committee on Jan. cilman added that he will formally Koretz said. “I am confident that tion in 2017. 10, but it is now uncertain whether oppose the project at the hearing if Mr. Caruso will do the right thing “I have had minimal contribu- the hearing will take place because it is considered by the PLUM and continue working with our res- CarusoFrom page 1 tions from Rick Caruso in the past, of the newly surfaced opposition to Committee next week. idents to make this a project that mostly to office holder accounts the project, Koretz said. The coun- “I think that’s maybe too soon,” works for everyone.” and charitable contributions, and I a lot of positive things changed haven’t taken any contributions with the neighborhood input,” from Mr. Caruso for the competi- Koretz said. “We only heard nomi- tive campaign I am involved with nally from the Beverly Wilshire now,” Koretz said. “I am trying to Homes Association. There were get Mr. Caruso and the Beverly five or six people, and most of them Wilshire Homes Association back weren’t anywhere near the Caruso to the table to actively negotiate. project.” What I really want to do is make an Koretz said that changed on Dec. effort to work with the two sides to 15, when he met with the developer come together and come to a solu- and the BWHA, and learned about an impasse over the 333 N. La tion.” Cienega project. Representatives of Caruso “I met with members of the Affiliated did not return calls and Beverly Wilshire Homes emails seeking comment. BWHA Association a couple of weeks ago. members said they primarily They represent the remaining oppose the project because they neighborhood in opposition. They claim it is an example of “spot zon- handed me a petition with more ing” in which the city grants vari- than 1,000 signatures and letters ances to existing zoning laws and from residents against the project, regulations established under the which I have been reviewing,” city’s General Plan or community Koretz said. “After careful thought plans. Giving variances to one and consideration, I saw no other developer sets a precedent, said path than to oppose the project as it Dick Platkin, a member of the is currently designed.” BWHA board. The project, which is proposed at “When other developers see they the site of the former Loehmann’s can make a lot of money building building near the intersection of luxury apartments, they will ask for Burton Way, San Vicente and La the same thing,” Platkin said. “You Cienega Boulevards, has already will see up and down La Cienega been recommended for approval by much higher buildings.” the Los Angeles Planning Platkin said the BWHA hopes to Commission. It includes 145 rental hold the development to the 45-foot units and a restaurant and market, height limit currently allowed in the as well as a 7,000-square-foot pub- area. That would be tantamount to a lic open space. Caruso Affiliated four or five-story building, consid- founder and CEO Rick J. Caruso erably lower than the 19-story has committed to designating 10 building that is proposed. Koretz percent of the units as affordable said he agrees the proposed pro- housing. ject’s height is an issue. Koretz said community support “My strongest concern is the or opposition have always been sig- height of the building. As designed, nificant factors in his decisions it is just too tall for this neighbor- about new development, and added hood,” Koretz added. “I am calling that his decision to oppose the pro- on Mr. Caruso to continue meeting ject has nothing to do with his with neighborhood representatives reelection bid or campaign contri- to come up with a scaled-down ver- butions from developers. He said he sion of the building which would be planned to announce his opposition more appropriate for the area.” after the holidays, but publicity The project was tentatively about the opposition movement scheduled to be heard by the Los prompted him to go public last Angeles City Council’s Planning 8 January 5, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Schiff sworn-in for ninth term in Congress Lieu calls for government to Congressman Adam Schiff (D- Burbank) was sworn-in on Monday for his ninth term serving California’s 28th Congressional ‘standCongressman strong’ Ted W. Lieu (D- against hackers District, and announced that he will Calif.) – the only Democratic continue to serve as ranking mem- member of Congress with a com- ber of the House Permanent Select puter science degree – said the Committee on Intelligence. U.S. needs to continue increasing “As we enter the 115th its cyber security. Congress, our nation remains In a statement following deeply divided, but over the next President Barack Obama’s two years we have the opportunity response to Russian interference – not as Democrats or Republicans, in the 2016 Election, Lieu said but as Americans – to work to America “became the punching improve our economy, protect our bag for Russian, Chinese and country and ensure that the middle North Korean hackers” due to class continues to grow and thrive,” weak responses in the past, and Schiff said. “This coming term will because of a lack of strong cyber present some very clear challenges, security defenses. but I will work to further improve “The actions President Obama our economy, help small business- took today in response to the photo courtesy of Congressman Ted Lieu’s Office es and ensure that all Americans massive hacking of Americans Congressman Ted Lieu have access to affordable health- by Russians are steps in the right care. I will also continue my work direction,” Lieu said. Congressman continued. “If to preserve and expand our public “Wake up America, we no Trump thinks that ignoring lands for future generations to longer live in the 1930s. As Russian hacking is going to make enjoy.” Dorothy in the ‘Wizard of Oz’ it go away, that’s just dumb.” Schiff also announced that he said, ‘we’re not in Kansas any- Lieu serves on the National will be on leave from the House more.’ We live in a brave new Security Subcommittee of Appropriations Committee this world where we need to stand Oversight & Government term. The 28th Congressional strong against hackers,” the Reform. District stretches from West Hollywood to Pasadena. “I will also continue to champion efforts to conduct a real investiga- tion into Russia’s attack on our Congressman criticizes GOP democratic institutions so that photo courtesy of Congressman Adam Schiff’s Office Americans are better informed Congressman Adam Schiff (right) is pictured at the swearing-in ceremo- about what took place, and so that ny with House Speaker Paul Ryan. efforts to ‘gut’ committee Russia is deterred from future inter- GOP members of Congress Speaker Ryan and company in ference in our elections. And as the attempted to eliminate the Office of 2017,” Lieu said in a statement. ranking member of the Intelligence that would take our country back, Select Committee on Juvenile Congressional Ethics, but that Lieu credited the “swift and Committee, I will work to keep our or that would diminish the rights of Justice and the Joint Committee on didn’t stop Congressman Ted W. righteous public outcry” for why country safe while preserving the any Americans, I will fight them in the Arts. He also led legislative Lieu (D-Calif.) from criticizing the Republicans reversed their “mis- privacy and civil liberties of all every way.” efforts to guarantee up-to-date text- efforts. sion to govern with almost no Americans,” Schiff added. “When Prior to serving in the House of books, an overhaul of the child sup- “While House Republicans have ethics oversight.” new ideas are presented that move Representatives, Schiff served a port system and the Patient’s Bill of backed down from their disgraceful “Democrats and the American our country forward, I promise to four-year term as State Senator for Rights. Before serving in the plan to gut the independent House people joined together to thwart the support them – whether they come California’s 21st State Senate Legislature, Schiff was with the Ethics Committee, all Americans House GOP’s first disgraceful from Democrats or Republicans. District, chairing the Senate U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los should steel themselves for this scheme in the first few hours of But when proposals are introduced Judiciary Committee, the Senate Angeles for six years. kind of failed leadership from 2017,” Lieu said.

Prop. 30 expires, state sales tax rate decreases The state sales and use tax rate and collect the higher statewide Jan. 1, the applicable sales and use decreased one quarter of one percent sales and use tax rate must either tax rate is the rate that is in effect at (0.25 percent) from 7.50 percent to refund the excess tax collected to the time the sale occurs. With 7.25 percent on Jan. 1 in accordance their customer or pay the excess tax returned merchandise, the customer with the Schools and Local Public to the Board of Equalization (BOE). should be refunded the amount of Safety Protection Act. If the excess tax collected has been tax at the rate that was charged and In 2012, voters approved the act paid to the BOE, the retailer may collected from the customer at the in Prop. 30 to temporarily increase request a refund on behalf of their time of the original sale. the sales and use tax by 0.25 percent customer by completing a Claim for For information visit until Dec. 31, 2016. Refund or Credit form. boe.ca.gov/sutax/prop30.htm, or A retailer who continues to charge For merchandise delivered after call (800)400-7115. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 January 5, 2017

MayorIn an effort tounveils improve customer new LADWP customer Bill of Rights Grants provide funding to service at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), Mayor Eric Garcetti this helpThe U.S. end Department homelessness of Mental Health. The funding will week introduced the first ever Housing and Urban Development provide an additional 152 units of Customer Bill of Rights. (HUD) recently awarded the Los permanent supportive housing. The document – unveiled by Angeles City and County The allocation also includes Garcetti, LADWP board president Continuum of Care (COC) nearly two new awards to the Los Mel Levine and LADWP general $105 million in renewed and new Angeles Homeless Services manager David Wright – will for- grants to prevent homelessness. Authority (LAHSA) to expand malize service standards for the util- The figure represents the local capacity to combat home- ity and promise safe, sustainable largest single award the LA COC lessness. LAHSA has been grant- and reliable water and power ser- has received from HUD. The ed $1.25 million to support COC vice for all LADWP customers. funds are part of a record $1.95 planning efforts and $500,000 to “Reliable, affordable and billion that the Obama enhance the local homeless man- accountable service from LADWP Administration awarded to 7,600 agement information system. is not a privilege – it is a right that homeless assistance programs “This year’s award demon- belongs to every Angeleno who around the nation. strates that HUD supports our relies on our utility,” Garcetti said. The new funding includes $2.6 work,” said Peter Lynn, executive “The LADWP Customer Bill of million for direct services, with director of LAHSA. “These funds Rights is a promise that we will two awards granted to the will assist our community as we never stop working to improve the Housing Authority City of Los continue to find permanent hous- customer experience, and a com- Angeles and two to the Housing ing for people experiencing mitment to delivering the service all Authority County of Los homelessness.” ratepayers should be able to expect Angeles. The projects will be LAHSA is a joint powers – and always deserve.” operated by St. Joseph Center, authority of the city and county of The LADWP Customer Bill of Alcott Center for Mental Health Los Angeles, created in 1993 to Rights makes four core commit- Services, Union Station address the problems of home- ments to consistent customer ser- Homeless Services and the Los lessness. For information, visit vice, reliable power, reliable water, Angeles County Department of lahsa.org. and a collaborative approach to pro- grams like rebates and incentives. Each commitment contains details about LADWP’s service phi- losophy in that area, as well as spe- cific, measurable service standards. Congressman For example, the document promis- es customers that call wait times will not exceed three minutes on Becerra average, and that all questions sent via email will receive a response within 24 hours, or one business photo courtesy of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Office honors Native day. The new LADWP Customer Bill of Rights includes new guidelines to The Bill of Rights also includes improve customer service, and outlines what residents can expect from American language that holds LADWP the utility. accountable if the utility fails to deliver adequate service. If a request Heritage to open a new residential account is receive a $25 credit. vice, and they want this at a fair not processed within one business In addition, the document cost,” said Councilwoman Nury day, for example, LADWP will includes concrete commitments to Martinez, chair of the Energy and leader waive the connection fee. And if making LADWP’s water and power Environment Committee. “Those Congressman Xavier Becerra (D- LADWP takes longer than 10 days service more sustainable. are my minimum expectations. The Calif.) honored small business after the final inspection to process a “Residents and customers want Customer Bill of Rights will help owner Chrissie Castro as an out- new business service connection of the lights to come on, water to come ensure this quality of service for all standing constituent for the 200 amps or less, that business will out of the faucet, good customer ser- Los Angeles residents.” 34th Congressional District’s Native American Heritage Month Leader Award. “Everyday, American Indians and Alaska Natives enrich our com- munities nationwide, which is Hollywood road closures announced for film premiere why I’m honored to recognize a The Hollywood Hills West Native American leader in my dis- Neighborhood Council announced trict who has demonstrated excep- that there will be road closures on tional leadership,” Becerra said. “A Jan. 9 on Hollywood Boulevard for member of the Navajo Nation, the “Live by the Night” premiere at Chrissie is a small business owner the TCL Chinese Theatre. and civic leader, working to One of the westbound lanes, and advance American Indian and the north and south curb lanes of Alaska Native communities. It was Hollywood Boulevard between Chrissie, for example, who founded Highland Avenue and Orange the California Native Vote Project – Drive, will be closed. a statewide effort to register people The closures will start at 10 a.m. in rural, suburban and urban com- The road is scheduled to reopen at munities, resulting in 1,000 newly 11:59 p.m. the same evening. registered Native American vot- Additionally, the north sidewalk ers.” along Hollywood Boulevard in Becerra said Castro also serves front of TCL Chinese Theatre will as vice chair of the Los close at approximately 4 p.m., and Angeles City/County Native will remain closed during arrivals American Indian Commission, a and departure. photo by Edwin Folven position she has held for five years. The Native American Indian Commission examines demograph- ic shifts that affect local American Indians and Alaska Natives. Under the commission, Castro co-leads New model for healthcare in nursing facilities launches the effort to establish Indigenous The Centers for Medicare & avoidable hospitalizations for nurs- Hospitalization can be dangerous People’s Day in the city and county. Medicaid Services (CMS) and the ing facility residents. CMS and and disruptive for nursing facility “Through her community orga- California Department of Health DHCS will test new payment adjust- residents. Nearly 45 percent of hos- nizing, dedication and Care Services (DHCS) are launch- ments to better reflect typical costs pitalizations of nursing home resi- advocacy, Chrissie’s leadership to ing a new initiative to improve the of care. Previously, payments to dents enrolled in Medicare and advancing the Native American wellbeing of nursing facility resi- health plans underestimated Medi-Cal are potentially avoidable. community should serve as a model dents in Los Angeles County. Medicare spending, and Cal Los Angeles County is among the and inspiration to us all,” Becerra Health plans participating in the MediConnect plans served a dispro- areas with the highest costs for nurs- said. Cal MediConnect program will portionately low number of nursing ing facility residents nationwide. For For information, visit implement programs to reduce facility residents. information, visit cms.gov. becerra.house.gov. 10 January 5, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Iconic mother and daughter LA Art show Rams players bring smiles mourned on Walk of Fame celebrates to patients at Cedars-Sinai 22 years of creativity The 22nd edition of the LA Art Show will open on Wednesday, Jan. 11 from 7 to 11 p.m. with an open- ing night premiere benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. General admission will run from Thursday, Jan. 12 to 15 at the Los Angeles Convention Center West Hall. Hours are scheduled for 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day, except Sunday, Jan. 15, when it ends at 5 photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center p.m. Los Angeles Rams players Rodger Saffold (left) and Cody Davis The show will feature 90 gal- recently visited pediatric patients and their families at the Maxine leries from over 18 countries and Dunitz Children’s Health Center at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The photos by Edwin Folven approximately 70,000 attendees. players and team mascot Rampage also visited cancer patients in the Flowers and candles were placed on Dec. 29 at the Hollywood Tickets start at $25, if purchased infusion center at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute. Walk of Fame star of actress Debbie Reynolds, who died on in advance online. The event marked the first visit by the players to Cedars-Sinai since Wednesday at the age of 84. Reynolds suffered a stroke, according to The Los Angeles Convention the Rams moved to Los Angeles. Cedars-Sinai is the official health media reports. She died a day after her daughter Carrie Fisher passed Center is located at 1201 S. partner of the Rams, and is part of Play 60, a campaign encouraging away at the age of 60. Figueroa St. For information and children to be active for 60 minutes a day. For information, visit ther- Reynolds was an iconic Hollywood actress whose career in films tickets, visit laartshow.com. ams.com/community/play-60. dates to the late 1940s. She starred with Gene Kelly and Donald O’Connor in 1952’s “Singin’ in the Rain,” and appeared in dozens of movies including “The Unsinkable Molly Brown,” “The Tender Trap” and “How The West Was Won.” Reynolds also appeared in NOW numerous roles on Broadway and television. Her star is located at 7021 Hollywood Blvd. LEASING YOUR NEW HOME Fisher was on a flight from London on Dec. 23 when she went into cardiac arrest and died four days later. Fisher did not have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but fans created a makeshift star for her near the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Orange Drive with the words, “Carrie Fisher, May the Force be with You Always.” Fisher was known for her role as Princess Leia in “Star Wars,” “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi,” but also starred in “Postcards From the Edge” and “Under the Rainbow.”

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Beverly Hills chamber offers Beverly Hills prepares for boulevard project Crews will break ground on the North Santa Monica Boulevard networkingThe Beverly Hills Chamber on of Jan.what is happening 13 around town. Reconstruction Project on Commerce will host its January The buffet starts at 8 a.m., and Wednesday, Jan. 11 on the western networking meeting on Jan. 13 at announcements will start at 8:30. side of the city. Lawry’s the Prime Rib Tickets for chamber members are The project, which will take Restaurant, at 100 N. La Cienega $25; $35 for other attendees. approximately 18 months, includes Blvd. However, there is a $5 discount rebuilding the roadway between Chamber members, area pro- to all registrations made by noon Doheny Drive and Wilshire fessionals and community lead- on Jan. 11. Boulevard, replacing a century-old ers will meet to collaborate, build To register, visit beverly- drainage system and installing local business and learn about hillschamber.com. fiber optic cable and new street lighting. The project will be built in east and west segments in four phases for each segment. The schedule minimizes disruption to residents photo by Gregory Cornfield WeHo allocates parking meter and businesses and balances the need to keep traffic flowing with Beverly Hills officials are cautioning residents and visiting motorists completing the project as quickly about lane closures and detours associated with the Santa Monica fundsThe city offor West social Hollywood servicestions include Ascencia, Step Up on as possible. Boulevard Reconstruction Project, which begins on Jan. 11. allocated 10 percent of its revenues Second and the Los Angeles LGBT Construction on the western seg- from parking meters during the last Center’s Youth Center on Highland ment, from Wilshire Boulevard to week of 2016 to provide extra out- Avenue. The initiative focused on Alpine Drive, is scheduled to end bound traffic. elements that capture storm water reach to, and support for, people supplies that assist outreach teams before the 2017 holiday shopping To facilitate traffic flow and runoff and remove pollutants and who are homeless in the communi- and offer immediate benefit, such season. Work on the eastern seg- access into the business triangle, silt before the water is released. It ty. The program ran from Dec. 26 as sleeping bags, socks, hygiene ment, from Alpine Drive to the street parking along South will help the city meet county through Dec. 31. The initiative, kits and food/water, with a larger Doheny Drive, will start in late Santa Monica Boulevard between requirements for reducing storm called “WeHo Gives Back,” was aim of offering pathways to shelter 2017 and last approximately nine Beverly Drive and Wilshire runoff and pollutants that flow into approved by the city council at its and permanent housing. The city’s months. Boulevard will be temporarily Santa Monica Bay. regular meeting on Dec. 5. Parking Services Division esti- Throughout most of the project, removed. South Santa Monica General construction hours are 8 “The holiday season is a time mates that WeHo Gives Back will four lanes of traffic will be open Boulevard will be reconfigured to a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through that families, friends and commu- provide $9,400 in funds – 10 per- while work takes place in the curb provide a five lane cross-section Friday, with occasional night and nity members come together and cent of estimated parking meter lane and sidewalk areas. However, (two lanes in each direction and a weekend hours. celebrate,” said West Hollywood revenues of $94,000 for the week. for about one-third of the project median left turn lane). An extensive outreach program Mayor Lauren Meister. “But, for During its 32-year history, West duration, while the roadway is Traffic will be monitored is underway to educate the commu- people who are homeless in our Hollywood has provided millions removed and replaced, either two throughout the construction period. nity about the project. Community community, the holidays aren’t so of dollars in grants to fund pro- or three lanes will be open. During In response to changes in traffic meetings are scheduled from 8:30 bright. In the holiday spirit of giv- grams that include services for the phase when only two lanes are patterns, mitigation measures will to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31 in ing, this extra support is aimed to seniors; people with HIV and open, eastbound traffic will be be deployed to deter cut-through the Beverly Hills Chamber of help outreach teams with supplies, AIDS; members of the LGBT com- detoured onto South Santa Monica traffic in residential areas. Commerce Board Room, 9400 S. with the ultimate goal of helping munity; people with disabilities; and Wilshire Boulevards, and two The project improvements Santa Monica Blvd., 2nd Floor, and people who are homeless get into alcohol and drug use recovery pro- lanes will be available for west- include installing access ramps that from 7 to 10 p.m. in the City Hall shelter and housing.” grams; and support programs for meet ADA standards and new LED Municipal Gallery, 455 N. Rexford WeHo Gives Back will provide Russian-speaking immigrants. The street lights. It also includes relo- Dr. added support for organizations Social Services Division budgets cating and upgrading traffic sig- For information, call the project that partner with the West approximately $5 million per year nals, widening and landscaping the helpline at (424)339-9033 or the Hollywood Social Services for social service organizations. Beverly Hills to south side of the boulevard and Public Works Customer Service Division to provide outreach and For information, visit installing a bio-swale on the north line at (310)285-2467, or visit bev- homeless services. The organiza- weho.org/wehocares. implement water side. Bio-swales are landscaping erlyhills.org/smblvd. Letters to the Editor supplyBeverly Hills fee City Council housing that we need, not luxuri- voted to implement, effective Jan. City’s approach to ous apartments. And wouldn’t it 6, a one-time water supply fee be better to build them in outlying applied to residential remodels of development areas where there is plenty of more than 1,000 square feet, a needs to change empty space? new and/or increase in residential Let’s encourage developers to water meter size, new commercial RE “Septuagenarian declares build there and provide incentives projects and commercial remodels full speed ahead for 2017”, Dec. to employers to create more jobs of any size. 29 issue in those areas so those people can The water supply fee will be in work close to their new afford- addition to the city’s current water The Beverly Press tells it like it able homes and not have to drive capacity charge adopted in 2015, is – no bias. And for that, it long distances to earn a living. Is which is a buy-in fee to the public deserves our praise (that’s more there really a need to create more water water system maintained by than I can say for many major jobs in Los Angeles? Our unem- the city. newspapers). ployment rate is way down – 4.8 City officials are also exploring As noted in the Dec. 29 issue, percent as of December – com- projects such as a high-capacity we will soon vote on Measure S, pared with 13.8 percent five years groundwater well and capturing launched by the Coalition to ago. Some economists would call non-potable water for irrigation Preserve L.A. It would place a that essentially full employment. purposes, according to a city two-year moratorium on large As for the homeless problem, newsletter. scale developments that require how do more high-rise luxury For information about the water amendments to our city’s General residences help the homeless? supply fee and calculations for Plan or major changes in the zon- Also, let me ask the key ques- both residential and commercial ing codes. tions. Why does our city have a projects in Beverly Hills, visit Proponents are correct when General Plan and well-estab- www.beverlyhills.org/watersup- they caution against the huge res- lished zoning requirements for plyfee. idential developments the devel- new construction if we are going opers want to build. These devel- to make exceptions for every opments would add to our traffic major development, and should READ US congestion, create more potholes politicians who have taken and aggravate our burdened infra- “donations” from developers be structure (i.e. more ruptured involved in approving these ONLINE water lines). exceptions for these same devel- Those opposing Measure S opers’ major construction pro- argue that it would “restrict new jects? housing construction, limit job Perhaps Measure S doesn’t go and economic growth and exacer- far enough in controlling the bate the homeless issue.” To overwhelming growth in popula- ...&(6,63#03655&)2* some extent, there may be some tion density in our city. truth in that, but much of it is $#'./1'0'.(- 2*0#6167455+672%71$6 George Epstein highly questionable. /6.50-063 For example, it’s affordable Detroit Street
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The restaurant has a traditional Mexican tile floor, vases with large Muy buena Pata Salada Mexican tissue paper flowers, tall Mexican candles on dark wood The owners of Luna Park, AJ tables and deep red leather ban- Gilbert and Martha Madison sold quets. There is a wall of windows the restaurant in 2013. Last sum- looking to an outdoor patio facing mer, the duo took it back and rein- La Brea. Under a black exposed vented the restaurant into Pata ceiling are three semi-private Salada Cocina y Bar, a regional booths and an exposed kitchen with Mexican concept. white subway tiles. The main focal The name Pata Salada is an spot is an 18-foot bar with a endearing term commonly used counter-to-ceiling collection of at along Mexico’s Pacific coast to least 85 illuminated mezcal and describe Puerto Vallartans who tequila bottles. Besides spirits, the spend time on the beach gaining a By Jill Weinlein bar offers a variety of wines from “salty foot.” Spain, Argentina, Portugal and The executive chef at Pata Salada California. is Joe Jack, owner of Joe Jack’s We were led to a table in the mid- Fish Shack in Puerto Vallarta. His features fresh seafood dishes utiliz- dle of the restaurant and welcomed experience in Mexico has influ- ing citrus and fragrant spices with by our server Ramsey as he pushed enced the Pata Salada menu that an authentic Mexican flair. a tequila cart to our table. With shot glasses displayed, Ramsey offered us a tequila flight with three tastes and an explanation of the area, cli- mate and distillation process. We noticed a bottle of Blanco, Reposado and Patron Gran Burdeos Anejo. Ramsey told us the 100 per- cent blue agave is made in and around the town of Santiago de Tequila, in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. We declined the offer and instead ordered a Tommy’s photo by Jill Weinlein Margarita made with two pours of Blanco tequila, agave and one Seafood dishes are the specialties at Pata Salada, like pan-seared halibut squeeze of lime and a Modelo with uni, mushrooms, corn ragout and tempura haricot verts. Especial. The top section of the menu fea- unique blue corn pizzas that include flan, once I noticed each guest tures shrimp and coconut agua a shrimp and avocado pizza with received a large blue swirled cotton chiles with serrano chile and fragrant queso Oaxaca. The chorizo candy on a stick with their check at ceviche made with fresh bass, pizza has Fresno chili and the end of their meal. What a fun, tomato, onion and lime. We ordered caramelized onions. We ordered the sweet ending to a delicious Puerto the smooth guacamole that was tex- vegetable pizza with cremini and Vallartan culinary experience. tured with pepitas and cotija oyster mushrooms, crispy Brussels Open Monday through Friday cheese. It was served with salty sprouts, tomato, corn Oaxaca from noon and weekends at 5 p.m. blue tortilla chips that paired well cheese and a tomato garlic relish. Happy Hour is offered everyday with the margarita and cerveza. Another vegetarian option is the from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Specials We also ordered the Baja style vegetale de comal. It’s similar to a include a shot of El Jimador Blanco fish taco with cabbage, corn salsa, bean cassoulet with mushrooms with any beer for $4. Well cocktails photo by Jill Weinlein watercress and a braised short rib and pearl onions. and wine by the glass are $6. $$ 672 Blue corn tortilla chips come with smooth guacamole topped with pepitas taco with tomatillo. We declined selecting a dessert of S. La Brea Ave. (323)988-3744. and cotija cheese. The chef makes a variety of either cinnamon churros or coconut

Uncorked Wine Food specialist hosts lecture on Festival FromRestaurant page 12 News njoy wine, food trucks, music Japanese New Year’s cuisine rant’s sommelier will pair wines chefs will prepare a three-course, and a custom wine-themed Japanese Food specialist Yoko Issasi will explain the meanings behind with each course for an additional prix-fixe dinner. The menu is Ephoto booth on Saturday, Jan. 21 at traditional Japanese New Year dishes at a free event on Saturday, Jan. 7 $50. 9500 Wilshire Blvd., priced at $49 and includes a sweet the Uncorked Wine Fest at Union from 5 to 6 p.m. at Echo Park Film Center. (310)276-8500. potato donut dessert. All menu Station. More than 50 wineries will Citizens of Japan celebrate New Year’s Day each year with specially items are exclusive to dineL.A. offer their best varietals. The festi- prepared foods called Osechi-ryori. Yoko has taught Japanese home Restaurant Week and include pork val also includes a champagne wine cooking in Los Angeles since 2012 and her company, Foodstory, educates dineL.A. menu at belly with maple and pear compote bar, an international wine market people about Japanese culinary arts. on a bourbon waffle, hamachi and a blind tasting bar. VIP ticket This program is presented in conjunction with World Japanese Culture The Front Yard crudo with green apple, jalapeño holders enter at 5 p.m. and enjoy Week in Los Angeles. and yuzukosho, as well as steak. one hour of tasting before general Echo Park Film Center is located at 1200 N. Alvarado St. For informa- xecutive chef Larry The petit filet is served with admission entrance at 6 p.m. tion, visit echoparkfilmcenter.org. Greenwood of The Front Yard jalapeno roasted potatoes, arugula, Festival runs until 9 p.m. VIP tick- Ehas created a two-course dineL.A. horseradish and crispy shallots. ets are $70; general admission is lunch menu for $20 available Reservations can be made at $60. Tickets include wine tastings; Monday through Friday from 11 [email protected]. 930 food is sold separately. 800 N. a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Starters include Hilgard Ave., (310)659-3535. Alameda St. www.uncorkedwine- caramelized Brussels sprouts, tuna festivals.com. tartare tacos and ancient grains salad with soba noodles. The three- course dinner menu is served every National Peking night for $49. It’s inspired by the diverse food culture of Los Angeles Duck Day and features signature favorites elebrate National Peking Duck Drago Ristorante such as diver scallops, wild mush- Day on Wednesday, Jan. 18 rago Ristorante, a new collab- room truffle gnocchi, flat iron steak Cwith owner and chef Charlie Yusta orative venture between the and Alaskan halibut. Finish with of Horse’s Mouth in Koreatown. DDrago brothers – Celestino, butterscotch pudding with vanilla The new globally influenced, Pan- Calogero, Tanino and Giacomino – bean whipped cream, sea salt and Asian restaurant is serving crispy is now open at the Petersen pieces of caramel corn. 4222 skin duck that is first made into Automotive Museum. Lunch is Vineland Ave., (818)255-7290. confit and then cooked in a pan, served from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., allowing the skin to crisp on the daily. Enjoy dinner Sunday through outside. The dish is served with Friday from 5:30 to 10 p.m., and moo shu pancakes, mustard and Saturday from 5:30 to 11 p.m. The Kick off the new hoisin sauces. Happy hour is held menu features housemade pastas, photo by Sabin Orr year at STK LA every Monday through Thursday wood-fired pizzas, an assortment of Drago Ristorante, now open at the Petersen Automotive Museum, is a from 5 to 7 p.m. Dinner is served Italian entrées, artisanal breads and collaborative effort by the quintessential Sicilian family name widely cred- njoy dinner at STK LA in the from 5 to 10 p.m., Monday through pastries from Drago’s Dolce Forno ited for bringing authentic Italian cuisine to Los Angeles. The Drago W Los Angeles hotel. The sleek Wednesday; 5 p.m. to midnight, bakery in Culver City, and locally brothers, from left, Calogero, Celestino, Tanino and Giacomino, invite and modern steakhouse offers an Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The E grown produce from Drago Farms you to experience their new dining venture. “To me, family and food are energetic atmosphere with glam- restaurant is closed on Sunday. 528 in Santa Ynez. 6060 Wilshire Blvd. the two most important things in life,” Celestino said. orous fare. During dineL.A., the S. Western Ave., (213)568-3700. (323)800-2244. 14 January 5, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

An unknown suspect committed a block of N. Fairfax. An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 8900 block of burglary in the 1500 block of N. Santa Monica at 1 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a Detroit at 10:30 p.m. OLICE LOTTER petty theft in the 8000 block of W. P B At 1:02 a.m., an unknown suspect Sunset at 7:15 p.m. Dec. 29 assaulted a victim in the 600 block of Robertson. At 7:25 p.m., an unknown suspect At 4:20 a.m., an unknown suspect The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the assaulted a victim in the 1000 committed a burglary in the 7700 areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between An unknown suspect assaulted a block of N. Highland. block of Melrose. Dec. 16 and Jan. 1. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- victim in the 8200 block of Sunset ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los at 3:43 a.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles vehicle parked in the 700 block of tim in the 4800 block of Elmwood County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and At 12:40 p.m., an unknown sus- S. Dunsmuir at 9:15 p.m. at 10:20 a.m. the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. pect committed a petty theft in the 8500 block of Beverly. Dec. 27 At 12:45 p.m., an unknown sus- 1100 block of Sutton Way. The pect committed a petty theft in the An unknown suspect committed a Beverly Hills loss was estimated at $2,100. At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect 1300 block of Vine. petty theft in the 8800 block of committed a petty theft in the 400 Police Department Santa Monica at 1 p.m. A grand theft was reported in the block of N. La Cienega. An unknown suspect committed a 9700 block of Wilshire. The loss grand theft near the corner of Dec. 16 At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect was estimated at $21,000. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Wilshire and Highland at 1 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the cle parked near the corner of Sixth A grand theft was reported in the 1100 block of Fairfax. and Van Ness at 9:45 a.m. At 2:15 p.m., an unknown suspect 700 block of Alta Drive. The loss An identity theft was reported in the 100 block of N. Carson Road. burglarized a vehicle parked in the was estimated at $21,000. An unknown suspect committed a No further information was provid- At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect 3900 block of Wilshire. petty theft in the 8900 block of ed. committed a petty theft in the 8400 Dec. 18 Santa Monica at 3:10 p.m. block of Melrose. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- tim in the 8400 block of W. Third at A grand theft was reported in the Dec. 23 At 8:07 p.m., an unknown suspect An attempted burglary was report- 4:30 p.m. 200 block of S. Gale Drive. The assaulted a victim in the 8400 ed in the 200 block of S. Highland An unknown suspect committed a loss was estimated at $3,457. block of Santa Monica. at 12:30 p.m. At 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 700 block of N. committed a petty theft near the Crescent Drive. The loss was esti- At 1:10 p.m., an unknown suspect corner of Beverly and Flores. Dec. 19 mated at $1,950. Dec. 31 stole a vehicle parked in the 1400 An unknown suspect committed a At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Bronson. An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown female suspect com- burglary in the 100 block of S. committed a petty theft in the 8900 victim in the 7100 block of W. mitted a grand theft in the 400 Palm Drive. No further information block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect committed a Sunset at 8 p.m. block of N. Rodeo Drive. The sus- was provided. theft in the 600 block of S. Western pect was approximately 22 years A suspect assaulted a victim dur- at 1:15 p.m. At 9:25 p.m., an attempted bur- old, 5-feet-10-inches tall and 180 An identity theft was reported in ing a domestic violence incident in glary was reported in the 100 block pounds. the 100 block of S. Oakhurst the 8400 block of Sunset at 1:27 At 2:05 p.m., an unknown suspect of S. Fairfax. Drive. No further information was a.m. committed a petty theft in the 6300 An unknown suspect committed a provided. block of W. Third. An unknown suspect burglarized a burglary in the 9400 block of N. vehicle parked in the 300 block of Crescent Drive. The suspect was Jan. 1 An unknown male suspect robbed An unknown suspect committed a S. Van Ness at 10 p.m. approximately 51 years old, 5- a victim in the 100 block of S. burglary in the 6300 block of W. feet-5-inches tall and 100 pounds. At 2:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Bedford Drive. The suspect was robbed a victim in the 8500 block Sunset at 2:30 p.m. approximately 17 years old, 5- Dec. 30 A grand theft was reported in the of Sunset. feet-9-inches tall and 155 pounds. At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect 600 block of Maple Drive. The loss At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect The loss was estimated at $700. committed a petty theft in the 700 was estimated at $4,000. robbed a victim near the corner of Los Angeles Police block of Vine. Second and Wilton. A burglary was reported in the A burglary was reported in the 200 9500 block of Santa Monica. No Department An unknown suspect committed a block of S. La Cienega. The loss A suspect committed a petty theft further information was provided. grand theft in the 4700 block of was estimated at $7,000. in the 8500 block of Beverly at Dec. 26 Wilshire at 5 p.m. 10:30 a.m. An unknown male suspect com- mitted a burglary in the 100 block Dec. 25 An unknown suspect committed a At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 800 block of N. At noon, an unknown suspect of Hamel. No further information burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a petty theft in the 600 A burglary was reported in the 600 Hudson at 6 a.m. was provided. 8400 block of Blackburn. block of N. Harvard. block of N. Maple Drive. The loss was estimated at $25,000. At 6 a.m., an unknown suspect Dec. 20 An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect committed a stole a vehicle parked in the 1000 cle parked near the corner of block of Stanley. burglary in the 5500 block of An unknown male suspect com- Gordon and Santa Monica at 8 Melrose at 12:10 p.m. mitted a burglary in the 300 block West Hollywood p.m. An unknown suspect committed a of N. Rexford. The suspect was Sheriff’s Station burglary in the 700 block of N. At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect approximately 44 years old, 6-feet Gramercy at 6:45 a.m. Dec. 28 stole a vehicle parked in the 6400 tall and 180 pounds. The loss was Dec. 26 block of Lexington. estimated at $100. At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect At 10 a.m., unknown suspect stole At 9:15 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 7600 a bicycle in the 6100 block of An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 8900 Dec. 21 block of Beverly. Wilshire. petty theft in the 7100 block of block of Santa Monica. Santa Monica at 8:53 p.m. An unknown male suspect An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- assaulted a victim on North La Dec. 27 petty theft in the 7100 block of tim in the 400 block of S. Fairfax at At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect Cienega. The suspect was Santa Monica at 3:32 p.m. 12:30 p.m. committed a burglary in the 800 approximately 5-feet-10-inches tall At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Westbourne. and 200 pounds. burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 4:45 p.m., an unknown suspect At 1:20 p.m., an unknown suspect 1100 block of Ogden. committed a petty theft in the 5700 assaulted a victim in the 6200 Dec. 31 Three unknown male suspects block of Wilshire. block of Hollywood. committed a burglary in the 900 An unknown suspect committed a At 12:03 a.m., an unknown sus- block of Roxbury. The loss was petty theft in the 9000 block of An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect assaulted a pect stole a vehicle parked in the estimated at $2,080. Beverly at 8:27 p.m. petty theft in the 6400 block of victim in the 6300 block of W. Third 400 block of N. Detroit. Hollywood at 4:50 p.m. at 1:20 p.m. An identity theft was reported in At 11:10 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect robbed a vic- the 9300 block of Burton Way. No pect stole a vehicle parked in the At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect tim near the corner of Selma and further information was provided. 8100 block of Norton. committed a petty theft in the 1700 burglarized a vehicle parked near Highland at 3:45 a.m. block of Camino Palmero. the corner of Bronson and Carlton. Two unknown male suspects com- An unknown suspect committed a At 1:50 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect robbed a vic- mitted a burglary in the 1000 block petty theft in the 9000 block of An unknown suspect committed a committed a burglary in the 700 tim near the corner of Wilshire and of Laurel Way. One suspect was Sunset at 11:30 p.m. petty theft in the 100 block of The block of Fuller. approximately 59 years old, 5- Grove at 5:30 p.m. Curson at 6 p.m. feet-8-inches tall and 200 pounds, Dec. 28 An unknown suspect committed a while the other was approximately At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect At 5:40 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 100 block of S. La 5-feet-11-inches tall and 220 stole a vehicle parked in the 1700 At 12:44 a.m., an unknown sus- committed a petty theft in the 8100 Brea at 2:16 p.m. pounds. pect assaulted a victim in the 9100 block of W. Sunset. block of N. McCadden. block of Sunset. At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown male suspect com- An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- mitted a burglary in the 9700 block tim near the corner of Schrader stole a vehicle parked in the 1300 An unknown suspect assaulted a petty theft in the 5400 block of block of N. Poinsettia. of Wilshire. The loss was estimat- victim in the 8400 block of Santa Hollywood at 5:50 p.m. and Santa Monica at 7:25 p.m. ed at $4,560. Monica at 12:45 p.m. At 9:15 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 300 block of Laurel At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the Dec. 22 committed a petty theft near the at 7:20 p.m. committed a burglary in the 1300 corner of Hollywood and Las 5900 block of Hollywood. An unknown male suspect com- block of Havenhurst. Palmas. mitted a burglary in the 300 block An unknown suspect burglarized a At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked near the of N. Rodeo Drive. The suspect An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 1000 block of Dec. 29 corner of Norton and Ingraham. was approximately 22 years old, petty theft in the 1000 block of N. Sycamore at 9:30 p.m. 5-feet-10-inches tall and 180 At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect Tremaine at 6 p.m. pounds. At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect assaulted a committed a burglary in the 7500 stole a vehicle parked in the 4300 victim near the corner of Western block of Fountain. At 6:40 p.m., an unknown suspect A burglary was reported in the committed a petty theft in the 600 block of W. Fourth. and Third at 10:30 p.m. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 January 5, 2017 16 January 5, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Project Angel Food remembers George Michael Singer, song writer and record producer George Michael died unexpectedly on Dec. 25 at age 53. Project Angel Food, a nonprofit that delivers meals to people living with critical illnesses, paid tribute to Michael with a surprise announcement: Michael was its top benefactor. Project Angel Food launched during the height of the AIDS epi- demic to help those who had been diagnosed and were suffering. The group’s cash started dwindling as demand for its services skyrocket- ed. One afternoon, a brown envelope was placed on the doorstep of the group’s Sunset Boulevard office. It had a check for $25,000 and a note photo courtesy of Project Angel Food that read: “Just keep doing what George Michael donated money and volunteered with Project Angel you are doing. Love, George.” Food “It was enough to buy food, to make payroll and a lot more,” said since, and used his court-mandated “His quiet generosity helped us, John Gile, a former Project Angel community service in 1998 to year in and year out, and brought so Food chief executive officer. deliver meals and work in the much goodness to thousands of Michael donated every year kitchen of Project Angel Food. people we serve,” said Richard Ayoub, executive director of Project Angel Food. by Myles Mellor “He has left a legacy at Project Crossword Puzzle Angel Food and provided so much to so many,” Ayoub said. “He did it quietly and with dignity.” Project Angel Food will hold a special ceremony to celebrate Michael’s birthday on June 25. Project Angel Food is located at A public notice in the June 9, 1983 issue of the Park 922 Vine St. For information, visit Labrea News announced hearings for a proposed subway angelfood.org/george. project that was to follow a route extending west under Wilshire Boulevard from downtown Los Angeles to Fairfax Avenue, north through West Hollywood and Hollywood and on to Universal City and North Hollywood. It was to be a starting point for a regional Local subway and light rail system. While the proposed route never came to fruition, Metro eventually built the Red Line subway from downtown, through Hollywood and to artist’s urban its terminus in North Hollywood. Additionally, construc- tion is currently underway for the first phase of the Purple landscapes Line Extension, a subway that will run under Wilshire Boulevard from Western Avenue to La Cienega Boulevard. Officials announced on Wednesday that fed- on display eral funding has been secured to begin work on the next phase of the project through Beverly Hills. For informa- The Leica Store & Gallery tion, see page 1. Los Angeles will open an exhibit on Jan. 5 featuring the panoramic, urban landscapes Across 4. Chinese teas of Los Angeles-based artist 1. Stylish 5. East coast state (abbr.) Michael Grecco. Winter series set to launch at the Wallis 5. Peak 6. It has six sides The gallery will also host an 9. Outfit 7. Hog enclosures artist reception with Grecco on 14. Airport pickup 8. Jonas Salk’s vaccine Tuesday, Jan. 17. 15. Conductor, Klemperer 9. Benz ending Grecco is known among his 16. Call from a ward 10. Mouth segment for a dentist peers for his use of light. 17. Distinctive style 11. Importune “Light is something I have 18. Hit perfectly 12. Bermuda for one studied, played with, and have 19. Bird on a bill 13. Chick’s sound been captivated by for 20. NYC museum 21. Abbr. after a comma decades,” Grecco said. “I find 23. Baritone, of a voice 22. ___ Butterworth’s 24. Not relevant 26. “Gone With the Wind” e.g. magic in its qualities. I have an 25. More tender 28. ___ de Triomphe immense passion for ‘mold- 27. Mark for life 29. Really funny joke ing’ light in order to create the 30. Dug, in a way 31. Emcee’s platform shot that immortalizes a 34. Line up the shot 32. Carbon bond moment and induces an emo- 37. Teeming 33. Refuse tion. A reaction.” 40. Vacant 34. Popular hairdo in the ‘70s The exhibit, entitled “After 41. NYC museum 35. Pupil setting the Audition,” will run until 45. Out of bed 36. Early morning fog Jan. 31. photo courtesy of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts 46. Youngster 38. Wing it? “Whether I’ve won awards The JACK Quartet will be the first act to perform during the winter series 47. Rocky actor’s nickname 39. Part of B.P.O.E. or not with my work (okay, 48. Stable worker 42. Like some building blocks yes I did win a few), it’s not 50. Hunk 43. Cap site The Wallis Annenberg Center medalist of the Van Cliburn 53. Tenant’s document 44. Sushi fish the awards or accolades I’m for the Performing Arts has International Competition, will 56. Constellation animal 49. British rule in India ever after,” Grecco said. “It’s announced its lineup for the perform solo recitals and collab- 59. Bridges of Los Angeles County 51. Last summer mo. the impact - on a society, on a “Winter @ the Wallis” series orations with orchestras and 62. LA museum 52. An inhaling of air community, on a career, on a beginning later this month. chamber musicians. 66. British noblemen 54. Bicycle-wheel part person. I love our photo indus- On Saturday, Jan. 14 at 8 p.m., On Thursday, Jan. 26 at 8 68. Nasty sort 55. Enthusiastic try. I love the way we see the JACK Quartet will perform p.m., the Kalichstein-Laredo- 69. Solo 57. Architectural flute things, what we capture and 70. Doctor 58. Inclined with its newest members: violin- Robinson Trio, consisting of a the potential impact a photo- ist Austin Wulliman and cellist piano, violin and cello, will per- 71. Barbie buddies 59. Test phase graph has on culture, a gener- 72. Cultivate 60. Benjamin Disraeli, e.g. Jay Campbell. form. ation, to a point of time in his- On Friday, Jan. 20 at 8 p.m., Three additional shows are 73. Wing-shaped 61. Space tory.” 74. Formerly, once the Brubeck Brothers Quartet scheduled for March. For infor- 63. Vases The Leica Store & Gallery 75. Find repugnant 64. “___ we forget” will kick off the jazz component mation, visit thewallis.org. 65. New Haven college Los Angeles is located at of the series with a tribute to jazz The Wallis Annenberg Center Down 67. Slob’s apartment 8783 Beverly Blvd. For legend Dave Brubeck. for the Performing Arts’ Bram 1. Swift fly information, visit leicas- On Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 8 p.m., Goldsmith Theater is located at 2. Organ opening torela.com. Joyce Yang, the youngest-ever 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd. 3. Insect stage See Answers page 22 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 January 5, 2017

‘Manchester by the Sea’ kicks off awards season “Manchester by the Sea” has the This is a character piece built for kind of pretentious name you’d the lead star – the Olympics of act- expect from Oscar bait. ing. There’s very little story, relying This is hardly new territory, the on backstory peppered throughout kind of depressing story meant to to present a small semblance of highlight one actor. Luckily, Casey pace. Not much seems to happen in Affleck knows his way around this Manchester, making Lee’s inner character. Ladies and gents, I give war that much more profound. All liance of Affleck’s performance. you an incredible performance he has is time to think. The role has everything in packaged in a film you either see Affleck’s career is all over the Affleck’s wheelhouse: that East once or skip. place. He might’ve been on the Coast accent, glazed over eyes Lee (Affleck) is quiet at work, fast track if his second attempt at and a general sense of discomfort. save for those he snaps at. At night, directing, “I’m Still Here,” He’s very good in the role, but his he’s a nasty drunk. He wasn’t proved to be more than “art” that name on the top of every best-of- always like this. Once, he had a only belongs in quotes (It was the-best list is a bit baffling. happy family with wife Randi that weird film that chronicled Maybe the modesty of it all is (Michelle Williams). Not so much Joaquin Phoenix’s year as a what excites so many. photo courtesy Roadside Attractions these days. But he better do some- weirdo). Affleck’s never really It’s hard to get excited about Casey Affleck stars as Lee, who must face the demons of his past in thing about his years-long funk, had an iconic role before. This something bleak, slow and as “Manchester by the Sea.” since his brother (Kyle Chandler) might be his crowning achieve- bland as the little town in which it died and left him as guardian of his ment. was filmed. Perhaps that’s the 16-year-old nephew Patrick (Lucas He brings subtlety to the role problem with awards season: so Hedges). when others might fall to their much powerful acting that doesn’t ‘Outsiders’ cast and The two learn to function togeth- knees, crying, arms to the sky. Be present most moviegoers with a er, while Lee navigates a town warned, this is a painful subtlety. connection. Certainly, if you’ve crew to host panel for that’s riddled with every demon of He’s not a likable guy. Every experienced trauma, “Manchester his past. With each familiar street awful choice leads to more by the Sea” will resonate, but the and old acquaintance, Lee reflects heartache. But those small, amount of terrible things here is exclusive season premiere upon his past, reliving mostly terri- minuscule victories present the more than most ever experience, ble memories for him and Patrick. heart of this film and the true bril- making it all feel a bit too script- ed. It’s worth saying most audi- ences won’t enjoy this film. But if you seek out films that display the craft of acting and filmmaking, if you find intellectual pleasure in a photo courtesy of WGN America story that might not be satisfying in a blockbusting way, then “Manchester” is a welcome The Paley Center for Media will present “Outsiders: Season Two change to most of what’s at the Premiere Screening & Conversation” on Tuesday, Jan. 10. box office right now. The series cast and creatives will lead a panel discussion and audi- I’m rather conflicted by this ence Q&A session after the screening. film, stunned by some of the act- The show is about the Farrell Clan, which has lived atop Shay ing and frankly bored by much Mountain, located in a fictional Kentucky setting, for over 200 years. else. Years ago, I’d rave about it They struggle to defend their land and way of life from the town without much rational thought below. “Outsiders” returns to television on WGN America on Jan. 24, about why. Now, I understand why 2017 at 9 p.m. but tend to wish for more of a plot- Tickets for the general public are $25; tickets for Paley members are line from every film I experience. $15. photo courtesy Roadside Attractions “Manchester by the Sea” is engag- The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills is located at 465 N. Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams star in “Manchester by the Sea,” a ing to a point. Beyond that point, Beverly Dr. For information, visit paleycenter.org. compelling drama destined for Oscar consideration. the story rather gets lost at sea. American Cinema Editors honor J.J. Abrams Director J.J. Abrams has been selected by the Board of Directors of American Cinema Editors (ACE) to receive the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award. Abrams has directed “Mission: Impossible 3,” “Star Trek,” “Star Trek Into Darkness” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” “J.J. Abrams is a once-in-a- generation artist who has been making his mark in cinema and television for over twenty years,” according to a statement by the ACE Board of Directors. “Through his production com- pany, Bad Robot, J.J. has engaged and delighted audi- ences around the world with his innovative brand of story- telling. Whether he’s rein- venting a beloved franchise or creating something entirely new and groundbreaking — be it ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Westworld,’ ‘Lost,’ ‘Alias’ and many others — his name is synonymous with nothing less than spectacular entertain- ment. He is one of the most exciting voices working in our industry, and we’re thrilled to celebrate his body of work thus far.” Past recipients of the award include include Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Clint Eastwood, George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, Kathleen photo courtesy of Perception Public Relations Kennedy, Christopher Nolan and Abrams Martin Scorsese. 18 January 5, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

ContemporaryThe Wallis Annenberg Center danceJJTC mixes show contemporary to open bal- “Grey,” at set The at the Getty Wallis Museum. for the Performing Arts welcomes let, break dancing and acrobatic The two premieres will be per- Jacob Jonas The Company (JJTC) movement to create a visceral sto- formed along with “In a Room on for a performance on Friday, Jan. rytelling experience. The program Broad St.” (2014), inspired by 13 at 8 p.m. in the Bram Goldsmith will include two world premieres, Jonas’ ideas about how society Theater. including “f l y” and the short film views competition, and “Obstacles” (2016), based on Jonas’ friend Mallory Smith’s per- severance overcoming cystic fibro- sis. “For those lucky to catch a glimpse of the site-specific work of Jacob Jonas featured at our WelcomeFest celebration in September, they know they are in for a high energy, unique experi- ence,” said Paul Crewes, The Wallis’ artistic director. “We are very excited to support an artist of Jacob’s talent early on in his career.” Tickets start at $29. The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is located at 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., in Beverly photo by Dave Krugman Hills. For information, call (310)746-4000, or visit The Jacob Jonas The Company performs Friday, Jan. 13 at The Wallis. TheWallis.org. Automotive works by artist Vik Muniz on display at The Petersen The Petersen Automotive photo courtesy of KCCLA Museum presents “Pictures of Car Parts (After Ed Ruscha),” an art installation of photography and maquettes from Brazilian artist Vik Muniz running through April 9. KCCLA showcases traditional The exhibit is located on the museum’s second floor in the Korean dance Bruce Meyer Family Gallery, The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA) and the Vita Dance which is also currently hosting the Academy present “Tip of the Line,” a traditional Korean dance perfor- “Precious Metal II” exhibit. It rep- mance on Friday, Jan. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in KCCLA’s Ari Hall. resents the first time in the muse- Vita Dance Academy, established by Vita Yoo (pictured) in 2013, pro- um’s 22-year history that there motes Korean culture in the United States. Yoo has been a professional have been three art installations in dancer in South Korea for years, and will perform during the event at place at one time. The other two art KCCLA. She will be joined by Vita Dance Academy members Jiho Lee, installations include “The Art of Min Jung Kim and Eun Ah Choi from Los Angeles, and Myoseon Kim, Bugatti,” located in the Mullin Jun Sung Kwon, Youn Sung Jo, Dong Hwan Choi, Yun Man Kim and Bo Family Grand Salon, and “The Young Yun from Korea. Unconventional Canvases of Keith The performance is part of KCCLA’s “ARI PROJECT Season 3” series, Haring,” on display in the Armand which features traditional Korean music, dance and theater programs. Hammer Foundation Gallery photo courtesy of J. Carter Tutwiler Family Trust, artwork © Vik Muniz KCCLA is located at 5505 Wilshire Blvd. For information, call (323)936- Presented by BMW. 3015, or visit kccla.org. Muniz interprets the work of works at the same time as the art- other artists using perishable and work from Keith Haring and the impermanent materials to recreate Bugatti family.” their most famous pieces. With the Throughout his career, Ruscha new series at the Petersen has captured Los Angeles at its best Automotive Museum, Muniz and its most banal. Whether it is his recreated Ruscha’s iconic scenes of series of prints featuring Standard Los Angeles with pieces of vehi- Oil stations in different stages of cles. immolation or his photo book “The opening of this Vik Muniz “Every Building on The Sunset exhibition continues the Petersen’s Strip,” Rusha’s work has become exciting trend of combining the an important part of the city’s cul- worlds of cars and art,” said Terry tural identity, according to Karges. Karges, executive director of the The Petersen Automotive Petersen Automotive Museum. Museum is located at 6060 “We’re honored to be able to dis- Wilshire Blvd. For information, play these amazing automotive call (323)930-CARS, or visit interpretations of Ed Ruscha’s Petersen.org. Keynote speech to address market- driven arts and culture Center Theatre Group presents a keynote presentation by Diane Ragsdale on Monday, Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. at the Mark Taper Forum. The one-hour presentation is free and open to the public, and will be fol- lowed by a discussion with the audience. Titled “Transformation or Bust: When Hustling Ticket Sales and Contributions is Just Not Cutting It Anymore,” Ragsdale’s presentation will explore concerns about a lack of engagement with the arts. She relates it to a growing trend in the arts and culture sector that treats communities like markets, citizens like consumers, and culture as an exploitable product. Ragsdale argues that it is particularly troubling because art, at its most basic level, is a mechanism to share what it means to be human. Through inspirational ideas, practical actions and industry examples, Ragsdale challenges arts organizations to uphold their role as purveyors of a humanistic value system. The Mark Taper Forum is located at 135 N. Grand Ave. For information and to RSVP, visit centertheatregroup.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 January 5, 2017

StudentsThe giggles of students use in teacher virtualGoogle reality Expeditions, theto teacherlearnMiller anatomy said. “It’s all very exciting.” Stacie Miller’s physiology class at uses an iPad or smartphone to lead Founded in 1906, Immaculate Immaculate Heart High School the class in the virtual outing. Heart educates young women in the were not triggered by a closer look “I act as a guide and the students 6th through 12th grades. at the skeletal system, but by virtual act as explorers,” Miller said. “The Immaculate Heart is located at reality glasses that made it possible. guide has a variety of activities and 5515 Franklin Ave. For informa- Miller (left) is using Google points of interest to highlight tion, call (323)461-3651, or visit Cardboard as a tool to enhance onscreen for the expedition.” immaculateheart.org. photo courtesy of Callie Webb/Immaculate Heart High School instruction and student interest. In the physiology class, Miller “How do I look?,” asked a stu- guided students through different dent as she chuckled and adjusted a parts of the skeletal system, includ- piece of cardboard in front of her ing the spine, long bone anatomy, eyes. “This is so cool,” said another appendicular region, axial region, student, grinning as she swiveled joints and muscles. She asked stu- her head and cardboard goggles to dents increasingly more difficult view a spine. questions at different points during Miller deemed her first demon- the exercise. “It was a good review stration using Google Cardboard a for my students,” Miller said, not- big success. ing students will soon take an exam “My physiology students on the skeletal system. “Google absolutely loved the Google Cardboard and Google Expeditions Cardboard demo,” Miller said. are great tools that allow my physi- Google Cardboard is a piece of ology students to get up close to the cardboard that folds into a set of structures they cannot see beneath virtual reality goggles. Before stu- their skin.” dents can use the glasses, they must The teacher has also introduced download the Google Expeditions Google Cardboard and Google software application on their smart- Expeditions in her marine biology phones. Students “join” an expedi- class. tion and insert their phones into the “My marine biology students can cardboard frames, allowing them to now visit places in the ocean that I embark on a virtual reality experi- talk about – reefs, the deep sea and ence. Once students have loaded also organisms in their habitats,”

Torlakson urges ‘safe haven’ designation for California’s schools State Superintendent of Public succeed on their way to 21st centu- Instruction Tom Torlakson this ry careers and college. week released a letter encouraging The California Department of all California public schools to be Education (CDE) will continue to declared “safe havens” for students provide local educational agencies and their parents and to remind (LEAs) with guidelines about exist- families about existing laws that ing laws that protect student protect students’records from ques- records, including the 1984 Plyler tions about immigration status. v. Doe U.S. Supreme Court deci- “Unfortunately, since the presi- sion that requires schools to enroll dential election, reports of bullying, all eligible children regardless of harassment and intimidation of K- immigration status. 12 students based on immigration Schools must verify a student’s status, religious, or ethnic identifi- age and residency, but they have cation are on the rise,” Torlakson extensive flexibility in what docu- said in the letter distributed to coun- ments are used and do not need to ty and school district superinten- use those pertaining to immigration dents, charter school administrators status. No records can be released and principals. “As State to law enforcement without a par- Superintendent of Public ent’s written permission, a court Instruction, safety is my top priori- order or subpoena. Schools should ty. And my strongest commitment not collect or maintain any docu- to you, your students and their fam- ments pertaining to immigration ilies is that schools remain safe status, Torlakson said. places to learn. California serves Some California school districts, more than 6.2 million K-12 stu- including the Los Angeles Unified dents with the most diverse popula- School District, have declared tion in the nation.” themselves safe havens and let their The letter encourages all parents communities know they will main- and guardians to fully participate in tain a welcoming environment for their school communities. all students and parents. Torlakson said engaged parents The letter is available at play a key role in helping students cde.ca.gov. ‘All Space Considered’ series explores the universe The Griffith Observatory will hold its monthly series “All Space Considered” on Friday, Jan. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon theater. The event includes a book signing and special presentation by Dr. David Grinspoon, senior scientist with the Planetary Science Institute. The program also pays tribute to the late astronaut John Glenn, looks back at astronomical achievements in 2016, and looks ahead at 2017. The Griffith Observatory is located at 2800 E. Observatory Road, in Griffith Park. For informa- photo by Edwin Folven tion, call (213)473-0800, or visit griffithobservatory.org. 20 January 5, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Launch LA to showcase two Cuban musical all-stars to perform artists with local ties Grammy, Latin Grammy and Emmy Award-winner Andy Garcia returns to the Gil Cates Theater at the Geffen Playhouse with his high energy Cuban musi- cal group Andy Garcia and The CineSon All Stars on Saturday, Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. The band is rooted in the music of the late Afro Cuban bassist Israel “Cachao” Lopez, who is known for inventing the mambo rhythm along with his brother, Orestes Lopez. Members of photo courtesy of the Geffen Playhouse Cachao’s original band are among the 13 musicians that make up longtime collaborator with Arturo he first encountered in Miami Andy Garcia and The CineSon Sandoval. after leaving Cuba with his fami- All Stars. “We are delighted to welcome ly. “What was most important to Andy Garcia and The CineSon In 1993, Garcia made his direc- Cachao was to keep alive the tra- All Stars to the Geffen stage for a torial debut with “Cachao… ditions of Cuban music,” Garcia second time,” said Gil Cates, Jr., Como Su Ritmo No Hay Dos,” a said. “This is the journey that I am executive director of the Geffen feature-length documentary. privileged to be a part of and con- Playhouse. “He took me in not only as a tinue to celebrate in his honor.” “This fantastic ensemble truly musical protégé but as an extend- Well known for his perfor- creates a one-of-a-kind experi- ed member of his family,” Garcia mances as an actor, Garcia’s film ence and is a great representation added. and television credits include of the range of work we are proud The Gil Cates Theater at the “Ocean’s Eleven,” “The to present at the Geffen this sea- Geffen Playhouse is located at Untouchables,” “Stand and son.” 10886 Le Conte Ave. Deliver” and “The Godfather: Garcia credits his love of Tickets start at $40. For infor- Part III.” Garcia is also a music Cuban music to Cachao, his late mation, call (310)208-5454, or producer and performer, and a mentor and collaborator, whom visit geffenplayhouse.com.

PhotoThe Perfect gallery Exposure set Gallery to begin Cuba-themed exhibit will hold an opening reception for its new photography exhibit photo courtesy of Launch LA “Vamos Bien!” on Saturday, Jan. 7 “Untitled 806,” an acrylic on canvas, is one of Frieden’s works. from 6 to 10 p.m. The exhibit features black and Launch LA, a nonprofit gallery, Angeles. white negatives of the parades that will host an opening reception for Sears, born in Sydney, took place in Cuba after Fidel an exhibit featuring works of Australia, was recently named a Castro’s guerrilla forces won con- artists Sarajo Frieden and Carol top artist to watch. After moving trol of the country. The Perfect Sears on Jan. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. to Los Angeles in 1972, she stud- Exposure Gallery is located at 1125 Frieden’s work has been show- ied life drawing at UCLA and Crenshaw Blvd. For information, cased throughout California, as sculpture at the Claire Hanzakas visit theperfectexposuregallery.com. photo courtesy of The Perfect Exposure Gallery well as New York, New studio. Hampshire and internationally in The exhibition will run until Melbourne, Kyoto, Rome, Paris, Feb. 25. London and Berlin, among other Launch LA is located at 170 S. locations. She was born in La Brea Avenue. For information, Oakland and raised in Los visit www.launchla.org.

Postcards from Holocaust survivor on display Los Angeles Museum of the at LAMOTH, on loan from the Holocaust board member and United States Holocaust docent Michele Gold will Memorial Museum in share documents that capture Washington. her mother’s experience of the Holocaust survivor Eva Holocaust on Sunday, Jan. 15 Brettler will also talk about at 2 p.m. experiencing the death of her Between 1940 and 1942, mother at age 8 during the Rita Rimalower-Nettler, Holocaust. Gold’s mother, sent dozens of The Los Angeles Museum of postcards asking relatives in the Holocaust is located at 100 Switzerland for information The Grove Dr. about her parents. Six of these For information, call (323)456- postcards are being displayed 5083.

photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust Rimalower-Nettler’s postcards to her family during the Holocaust with text transcriptions are on display. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 January 5, 2017

ParkFrom page will1 remain open during construction

photos by Gregory Cornfield From left, City Manager Paul Arrevalo, Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath and Councilman John Duran wait to break ground on Phase II of the West Hollywood Park project.

West Hollywood Mayor Lauren Meister discusses her excitement for the two dog parks that will be built in the park. courts and more. “This is exactly what a city “I see people here with their Duran remembers talking about should be doing – creating recre- dogs. You need to tell them we’re the proposed improvements during ational space, increasing green going to have two dogs parks – one his first term, which started in space, listening to community con- for large dogs and one for small 2001, and he said it’s exciting to see cerns and responding. That’s exact- dogs,” Meister said on Tuesday. that “it’s finally coming to ly what’s going to happen here,” The dog parks are anticipated to fruition.” said Councilwoman Lindsey be complete and open to the public “This is where all the dots get Horvath. “We’re going to have in the third quarter of 2017. connected because so many cities more meeting spaces for the activi- Meister said the park and its across Southern California wish ties and activism that is the facilities will remain open and there they could build a new library, wish lifeblood of this community and the will be fencing to block off work they could build new parks, wish recreational services that keep peo- areas to ensure everyone can safely they could create more green space, ple happy and moving and bring enjoy the park. El Tovar Place and and wish they could do what the the community together.” the adjacent surface public parking people in the city of West The park will also feature an lot will be closed; however, the Hollywood are blessed to have,” he AIDS Monument, a collaboration five-story public parking structure said. between the Foundation for a and library parking structure will The building will also feature National AIDS Monument (FAM), remain open and accessible from Councilman John Duran, at podium, addresses the attendees of the offices for West Hollywood artist Dan Tobin, and the city of the San Vicente Boulevard groundbreaking for the next phase of the park. Recreation Services, a Tiny Tot West Hollywood. It will be located entrance. For details and updates about the space and landscaping, the West program classroom, a public access within the park’s expanded green The new playgrounds are sched- implementation of the West Hollywood Library, a five-story television studio, lockers and addi- spaces along San Vicente uled to be complete in the third Hollywood Park Master Plan Phase parking structure, a promenade, tional parking. The entire park will Boulevard. quarter of 2018, the Aquatic and II Implementation Project, visit two outdoor basketball courts and be upgraded with more open space, Mayor Lauren Meister said the Recreation Center is anticipated to weho.org/whparkproject. three rooftop tennis courts. a “Robertson Gardens” area with park improvements have been a be complete in the first quarter of Elements of the plan that were For information, call the city of public art, new picnic areas and an “long-time coming” but she is very 2019, and all work is expected to be completed with Phase I included West Hollywood’s Department of exercise circuit for adults through- excited and looks forward to using completed by the first quarter of the creation of additional park open Public Works at (323)848-6375. out the park. the park. 2020.

BallotFrom Metro page measures 1 fuel funding second section, which will add blocks. another 2.6 miles to the project, “Now, it will take 20 minutes to with stations at Rodeo Drive and in get downtown,” he said. Century City. Construction of the “Angelenos and people across L.A. Purple Line Extension will also County have shown their commit- support more than 25,000 jobs, ment to creating a better-connected according to the Los Angeles transportation system – and this County Economic Development investment echoes that commit- Corporation. ment to giving people faster, more Foxx, joined by Mayor Eric convenient connections to their Garcetti, Los Angeles County jobs, healthy recreation fun attrac- Supervisor Sheila Kuehl and Metro tions, and to the people they love.” officials, announced the $1.187 bil- Coupled with Metro’s $836 mil- lion construction grant agreement lion from Measure R and Measure through the Federal Transit M, $2.5 billion is now designated to Administration’s Capital continue the subway underneath Investment Grant program. The Wilshire Boulevard to connect good news continued, as Metro also downtown to West Los Angeles. will receive an additional $307 mil- It’s expected to take about 11 min- lion loan through the U.S. utes for the subway to travel from Department of Transportation. The its current terminus at project also will receive $169 mil- Wilshire/Western to a Century City lion in federal funding through the Station. photo by Gregory Cornfield Congestion Mitigation and Air Garcetti and Keuhl commended From left, United States Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Quality program. voters for their confidence in Supervisor Sheila Keuhl share a laugh before announcing the new funds for the Purple Line. Foxx said every time he visited Metro. They credited the approval Los Angeles as Secretary, Garcetti of Measure R and M for persuading and there are more than 100,000 Major construction is planned to Construction on this section – with was always trying to “shake him federal officials that Angelenos trips that leave the area for outside begin in 2018. Completion of the funding from the recently approved upside down” to get more federal want more public transportation. destinations. second subway section is anticipat- Measure M sales tax – is planned to funds. And on Wednesday he was According to Metro officials, with- Metro is now in the process of ed no later than 2026. But Metro is begin as early as 2019. happy to oblige. out the Measure R funds, Metro selecting a contractor to build the aiming to finish the project by The Purple Line Extension is Garcetti said Foxx has become would “almost certainly not” have subway extension’s second phase. 2024 before a potential Summer forecast to generate approximately an honorary Angeleno for his fre- received the federal funding. The agency plans to recommend a Olympics in Los Angeles, said 49,300 daily weekday boardings at quent visits with good news. Kuehl pointed to statistics on contractor to the Metro Board later Metro CEO Phil Washington at the the seven new stations, when all Garcetti said Angelenos know traf- commuters who need more options. this month. event Wednesday. phases are complete. There will be fic near Century City can be as bad She said more than 300,000 people Pre-construction activities – A third and final section will about 78,000 new daily trips on the as anywhere in the region, and can travel to the Westside every day for including utility relocation – for the extend the subway to the full Metro Rail System as a result take 20 minutes to drive three work from throughout the region, second phase are already underway. Westwood/VA Hospital. of opening the line. 22 January 5, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

PotFrom page laws 1 softened while cigarette taxes rise Marijuana ized the law as a way to make “pros- the Pink Pistols, an LGBT gun Proposition 64, which passed in titution by minors … legal.” rights group. The West Hollywood November with 57 percent of the “Pimping and pandering will still Pink Pistols became one of the vote, allows adults 21 and over to be against the law whether it newest chapters last fall. grow, possess and use marijuana involves running adult women or “This is exactly the kind of recreationally. young girls,” he wrote in an op-ed heinous act that justifies our exis- Residents likely won’t be able for the Washington Examiner. “But tence,” Gwendolyn S. Patton, first to legally purchase marijuana legalizing child prostitution will speaker of Pink Pistols without a medical card until 2018 only incentivize the increased International, said in a statement at the earliest, but health and law exploitation of underage girls. shortly after the Pulse shooting last enforcement officials will be Immunity from arrest means law June. watching for any immediate enforcement can’t interfere with effects on public health and safety, minors engaging in prostitution – according to Itai Danovitch, chair which translates into bigger and bet- Prison sentences of the department of psychiatry ter cash flow for the pimps.” for sex crimes and behavioral neurosciences at Mitchell called his perception All people convicted of rape, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. “false.” sodomy, penetration with a foreign “It’s likely that more people will “Traffickers tell children not to object or oral copulation if the vic- experience cannabis usage disor- trust law enforcement and that they tim was either unconscious or inca- photo by Edwin Folven ders” given the likelihood that should fear arrest,” she said in a pable of giving consent due to SB1446 makes it illegal for Californians to possess large-capacity intoxication will serve prison sen- more people will use marijuana, statement. “We have learned from ammunition magazines. “and this is the greatest burden of survivors that when they can trust tences. risk,” Danovitch said. About one- law enforcement, they are more like- Under existing law, people con- pounds. product to eligible patients with in-11 marijuana users “will have ly to report traffickers, seek out help victed of sex crimes such as rape, Existing law required all children immediate life-threatening condi- cannabis usage problems.” from law enforcement in unsafe sit- aggravated sexual assault of a child under 8 years old to sit in child safe- tions. Existing law prohibits new The possibility of easier access uations, and participate in prosecu- and other specified provisions of ty seats. drugs that have not been tested by to marijuana among children with tions.” law are not eligible for probation, the United States Food and Drug the new law in place is also cause and courts are not able to suspend Administration. for concern, given the damage the the execution or imposition of their Lane splitting Guns sentences. Motorcyclists will be allowed to drug can have on developing Among the new gun laws that are drive between rows of cars, stopped Shower access for brains, Danovitch said. in effect is SB880, which expands or moving, on all divided and undi- It will be contingent upon par- the definition of “assault weapon” to homeless students Mobile devices vided streets, roads and highways. Community colleges will have to ents who use marijuana to educate include semiautomatic, centerfire Lane splitting was not specifical- their children, because “a kid’s and driving allow homeless students who are rifles and pistols that do not have Drivers will be prohibited from ly prohibited before the bill’s pas- perception of risk is influenced by enrolled and in good standing fixed magazines, but have at least holding cellphones, or other hand- sage. The bill’s text said the their parents’ behaviors,” he access to shower facilities. one of several other attributes held wireless communication California Highway Patrol “may added. including a thumbhole stock, a flash devices, while driving. Drivers will develop educational guidelines The state will regulate recre- suppressor or a forward pistol grip. only be allowed to use their devices relating to lane splitting in a manner ational marijuana businesses, once Cigarette tax SB1446 makes it illegal for with their hands in the car if they that would ensure the safety” of Effective April 1, state excise tax they emerge, and tax the cultiva- motorcyclists and riders in sur- on cigarettes will increase to $2.87 tion and sale of recreational and rounding vehicles. from its current 87-cent amount. medical marijuana. Tax revenue Over 60 percent of Californians generated will go toward youth voted in favor of the increase, in drug prevention programs, envi- “Redskins” name Proposition 56, during last ronmental protection and law banned November’s election. enforcement. Public schools will no longer be Similar increases will apply to able to use the Redskins name for other tobacco products. State excise Minimum wage their athletic teams, mascots or tax will also be applied to electronic California’s minimum wage is nicknames. The most high-profile cigarettes. now $10.50 per hour, an increase controversy over use of the nick- Revenues will be used to bolster of 50 cents, for companies with 26 name has involved the NFL’s health care for low-income state or more employees. Washington Redskins and its residents. Todd Johnson, president and owner’s refusal to consider a name CEO of the Beverly Hills change. Chamber of Commerce, said the A few public high schools in raise might cause a “hiccup” for California that had still been using the Redskins name have switched restaurants and hotels, but other- Answers From Page 16 wise should not be problematic for to new names – except for photos by Gregory Cornfield local business. Calaveras High School in San The minimum wage will contin- More than 60 percent of Californians voted in favor of increasing taxes Andreas, which decided to stop ue to increase incrementally each on tobacco products in last November’s election. Below, vaping products using Redskins without adopting a year until it reaches $15 per hour are available at stores along Fairfax Avenue. new name – since the law was on Jan. 1, 2022. Johnson said the approved in October 2015 to go climb toward the new minimum into effect in 2017. wage might force some restau- rants to raise their prices to recon- cile increased labor costs with Job applicants with a smaller profit margins than other criminal history businesses. Employers will be prohibited “It’s going to be reflected on the from asking an applicant to disclose menu,” he said. “It’s going to be information about an arrest, deten- Joe Consumer footing the bill.” tion, processing, diversion, supervi- Under another new law, sion, adjudication or court disposi- employers will also be prohibited tion that occurred while the appli- from paying an employee less cant was subject to juvenile court than other employees for “sub- law. stantially similar work” on the Existing law prohibits an &$!%&(% basis of race and ethnicity. employer from asking for informa- Existing law had already outlawed tion about an arrest or detention that pay inequality based on gender. did not result in a conviction. #'('"(

are securely mounted in a way that Alcoholic drinks at beauty Commercial sex acts Californians to possess large-capac- doesn’t obstruct the drivers view, ity ammunition magazines. and only as long as the driver uses salons, barber shops 5117%326"7/+517 by minors Barber shops and beauty salons A law authored by Sen. Holly J. Existing law prohibits the sale, gift the device to activate or deactivate will be allowed to serve compli- Mitchell (D-Los Angeles) prevents and loan of large capacity maga- a function with a tap or swipe of a 5%65#46.7,2037654 mentary beer and wine without a children under 18 from being zines. finger. license. Existing law allows limou- charged with a crime for soliciting or Gun laws have been a hotly Existing law had already banned 71)0/6) sines and hot air balloons to serve engaging in any act of prostitution. debated topic in the aftermath of texting while driving. Instead of charging “sexually multiple high-profile mass shoot- complimentary alcohol without !7337463563$76 (0354 exploited” minors as criminals, the ings in 2016. The Pulse nightclub permits. new law calls for them to be taken shooting in Orlando, for instance, Child safety seats 7(0354,7'74/*&4722-+51 into temporary custody and treated led to increased advocacy of gun Children under the age of 2 will have to sit in rear-facing child safe- Investigational drugs as victims of sexual abuse. rights by LGBT citizens across the A manufacturer of an investiga- ty seats, unless they are at least 40 ...-,7'74/*&4722-+51 Assemblyman Travis Allen (R- country, underscored by soaring tional drug, biological product or inches tall or weigh at least 40 Huntington Beach) has character- membership and new chapters of device will be able to distribute the Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 January 5, 2017

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