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n SixthResidents convenedStreet at Pan solutions Pacific Park to n LAPD’sWalk of Fame star fallen officers honored consider two new street plans to improve safety remembers Hollywood      Transportation and the Los Angeles Division officers killed Fire Department have been work- Residents of L.A.’s 4th District ing to improve safety conditions in the line of duty gathered at Pan Pacific Park on Oct. after multiple incidents, including a  
  21 to view and provide feedback few fatalities, have taken place about two possible plans to along Sixth Street between Fairfax The Los Angeles Police improve traffic and pedestrian safe- and La Brea avenues. Department unveiled a refur- ty on Sixth Street. One plan would create left turn bished Walk of Fame star near Councilman David Ryu, the Los lanes at Sixth Street’s intersections Hollywood Boulevard and La Angeles Department of See Safety page 26 Brea Avenue on Monday honoring officers from the Hollywood Division who were killed in the line of duty. The star, which was initially dedicated in 2006 on a pedestrian island near the intersection, was in need of repairs, said Leron Gubler, president and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of photo by Edwin Folven Commerce. The Hollywood Capt. Cory Palka, center, joined Councilmen Mitch O’Farrell and Historic Trust paid for the star to David Ryu during a ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. be refurbished. It includes the names of Clyde Pritchett, Clay N. Hunt, Ian J. Campbell, Robert J. 2014 when his patrol car was “I am honored that he is not for- Cote, Russell L. Kuster, Joe Rios struck by a truck whose driver lost gotten and his legacy goes on,” and Charles D. Heim – officers control on a steep road in Beverly Lee said. “My children will come who were killed in the line of duty Hills. The officer was passing and visit as much as they can. It’s from February 1936 to Oct. 21, through the area on his way to a nice knowing the LAPD does not 1994. The name of Officer call in the Hollywood Hills. Lee’s forget their fallen brother.” photo by Luke Harold Nicholas Lee was added to the star widow Cathy attended the cere- Capt. Cory Palka, commanding Residents had an opportunity to view proposed street plans to make during its refurbishing. mony and thanked the department officer of the Hollywood Division, Lee was killed on March 7, for the recognition. Sixth Street safer. See Hollywood page 26

Homelessnessn fixes ‘begin with execution’ Beverly Hills school board City attorney calls for a more concerted effort napproves JPA extension to end the crisis The agreement between the district and city      extends city use of school property      school classrooms. Using motels for housing and The district has been asking for installing a new “senior level” city Beverly Hills Unified School $13.5 million per year in the new official are two potential solutions District Board of Education mem- agreement, an increase from the City Attorney Mike Feuer sug- bers approved an extension of its $9.7 million it currently receives, gests to deal with the city’s rising joint powers agreement with the with an additional $125,000 for homelessness. city through the end of November, crossing guards around the schools. “It’s incumbent on everyone in as the two sides try to reach an An open letter by district the city family to go above and agreement on the value of a new Superintendent Michael Bregy ear- beyond where we’ve been so far,” JPA. lier this summer asked for increased Feuer said during an Oct. 23 meet- The unanimous vote marked the funding in the new agreement part- ing with reporters at City Hall. third extension of the agreement ly to compensate for 2012, when “And I want to hold my office to photo by Luke Harold since it expired on June 30. The the district agreed to a reduced that standard too.” City Attorney Mike Feuer met with reporters on Monday to address the Beverly Hills City Council voted at amount due to the city’s budgetary Homelessness in the city of Los ongoing homeless crisis throughout the county. its June 29 meeting to approve an constraints. Angeles jumped 20 percent extension of no less than two In June, the district accepted an between 2016 and 2017, accord- er,” Feuer said. “Anybody who duced a motion calling for months and no longer than six initial two month extension, ing to the Los Angeles Homeless walks in any neighborhood now portable public restrooms. Their months. through Aug. 31, to allow summer Services Authority’s annual has got to feel like the delivery motion referred to San Francisco’s The JPA allows for city program- programming to continue as sched- homeless count. When Feuer needs to happen right away.” Pit Stop program, which offers ming on district facilities. Some of uled. The second two month exten- served as 5th District councilman While city leaders ponder long- public toilets, sinks, used needle the programs made possible by the sion will expire on Oct. 31. in the late 1990s, homelessness term solutions for homelessness, receptacles and dog waste stations agreement have been after-school School board members said they was generally confined to a few conditions such as the hepatitis A at 17 locations throughout the city enrichment classes at the district’s were confident that the district and areas, such as skid row and Venice outbreak require immediate solu- that needed them most. K-8 schools, aquatics classes at the city will come to terms before the Beach. It now affects almost every tions. Councilmen Mike Bonin, Other short-term measures high school’s pool, Beverly Hills end of next month. neighborhood. 11th District, and Jose Huizar, could help people sleeping in their Little League at school baseball “There are ample number of “Right now, we need to deliv- 14th District, last month intro- fields and adult classes in high See Homelessness page 25 See JPA page 25 2 October 26, 2017 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Mindfulness From Africa Retreat in ture. Stroll Beverly Hills. Lockley’s book covers through rows of WeHoCyclists are Pedals invited to a WeHo Class Pedals the story of how he became one of the classic, custom, bike share education class on first modern white men in recent his- exotic cars, Thursday, Oct. 26 from noon to 1:30 tory to become a fully initiated “san- trucks, motorcy- p.m. at the WeHo Pedals bike share goma” (traditional priest and healer) cles and more. hub at Plummer Park. The class edu- in South Africa. 9940 Westwanda Dr., Members have cates community members how to Beverly Hills. insightla.org. early access to the use the WeHo Pedals system. museum from 9 to Participation is free and space is lim- 10 a.m. 6060 Wilshire Blvd. ited to 15 participants. 7377 Santa (323)930-2277, petersen.org. Monica Blvd. (323)848-6868, ArtJack RutbergExhibit Fine Arts invites the wehopedals.com. public to “Liberator: George Nama and George E. Romero,” an exhibit HalloweenJoin zombies and Tea witches Time and on running from Saturday, Oct. 28 Monday, Oct. 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. at a through Saturday, Dec. 23. The exhi- Hollywood Scares “Halloween Tea Time” celebration at The Alex Film Society presents bition features works by New York the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles. “Hollywood Scares,” a monster artist Nama and the late legendary Enjoy Japanese snacks and tea while movie trivia game show, on filmmaker Romero. An artists’ recep- chatting with native Japanese speak- Thursday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at tion is on Oct. 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. 357 ers. 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 100. the Alex Theatre in Glendale. Actor N. La Brea Ave. (323)938-5222, jack- (323)761-7510, jflalc.org. and filmmaker Frank Dietz will host rutbergfinearts.com. a celebrity panel competing for the Alex Film Society Golden Monster Brain Award. The film “Brides of PLBAttend Halloween Park La Brea’s annual Dracula” (1960) will also be shown TheEnjoy the Red world premiereDress of “The Red “Halloween Extravaganza” on after the game. General admission is Dress,” Tania Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 4 p.m. to 7 $16. 216 N. Brand Blvd. alexfilmso- Wisbar’s romantic p.m. at Curson Square. The free event ciety.org. drama exploring is sponsored by the Park La Brea the intersection of management and features candy, cos- politics and art tumes, pumpkin decorating, a haunted during the years Standup Comedy theater and other fun activities. Enter Enjoy an evening of stand-up come- between the Park la Brea from the Third or Sixth dy presented by The Setup on Treaty of Street entrances. (323)549-5458. Thursday, Oct. 26 from 8 to 10 Versailles and the p.m. at The Three of Clubs in rise of fascism, running from Hollywood. The show features Saturday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Fahim Anwar, Matt Kirshen, Lucas Nov. 19 at the Odyssey Theatre. Set November Brothers, Deric Poston, Kevin Shea, photo by Geoffrey Wade Photography in Berlin and inspired by a true story, Mo Welch, Richard Sarvate and Scott Ferrara and Elyse Mirto star in “Les Liaisons Dangereuses,” a new the play is Wisbar’s fictionalized Juan Bastos Abhay Nadkarni. DJ Notorious will Antaeus Theatre Company production running from Thursday, Oct. 26 account of her parents’ marriage and spin music. Admission is $10. 1123 through Sunday, Dec. 10 at the Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts their forced divorce by the Nazis. Vine St. (323)462-6441, setupcom- DenenbergExhibit Fine Arts Gallery presents Center. Set among the decadent ruling class of pre-revolutionary Showtimes are 8 p.m., Thursday edy.com/los-angeles. through Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday. a retrospective exhibit titled “Juan France, the Olivier Award-winning play is a seductive and unsettling tale Tickets are $30. 2055 S. Sepulveda Bastos: California Portraits” running of sex and revenge. Tickets start at $30. 110 E. Broadway, Glendale. Blvd. (323)960-5521, plays- from Sunday, Nov. 5 through Los Angeles (818)506-1983, antaeus.org. 411.com/reddress. Saturday, Nov. 18. The exhibition brings together 35 oil paintings, pas- Comic Con tels and pencil drawings of distin- Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con guished Californians and other com- is running from Friday, Oct. 27 Horror UnScripted Leopard Warrior Breakfast Club missions painted and drawn by Bastos through Sunday, Oct. 29 at the Los Celebrate Halloween with Impro Author John Lockley will sign and from 1996 to 2017. A public opening discuss his new Cruise-in Angeles Convention Center. The Theatre’s “Horror UnScripted” run- Auto enthusiasts are invited to the is on Sunday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to Friday, Oct. 27 book, “Leopard event is Los Angeles’ only large- ning from through Petersen Automotive Museum’s 5 p.m. 417 N. San Vicente Blvd. Sunday, Oct. 29 Warrior: A scale, multi-media pop-culture con- at The Edye. The “Breakfast Club Cruise-in” on RSVP by emailing caroline@c4glob- Journey into the vention. It features vendors, auto- evening of scary improvised plays Sunday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. on the third al.com. (310)360-9360, denen- African Teachings graph sessions and panel discus- will keep audiences squirming in their level of the museum’s parking struc- bergfinearts.com. sions. Hours are 1 to 6 p.m., Oct. 27; seats. Showtime is 8 p.m., Oct. 27; 5 of Ancestry, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 28; and 10 and 8 p.m., Oct. 28 and 2 and 5 p.m., Instinct, and a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 29. Admission Oct. 29. General admission is $45. Dreams” on starts at $30. 1201 S. Figueroa St. 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. the- Saturday, Oct. stanleeslacomiccon.com. broadstage.org. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bogie s Liquor STORE CLOSING Founded 1946 Final 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. SALE! SUITE 330 Clearance! P.O. 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Studentsn pledge to end campus bullying Rally at Hollywood school on Tuesday emphasizes prevention
  peer,” said Monica Harmon, exec- efforts to stop school bullying are utive director of the nonprofit promising, more work needs to be Approximately 1,000 Santa Speak Out Against Bullying, done. New students start school Monica Boulevard Charter School which helped organize the event at each year, so the message needs to students clad in orange shirts Santa Monica Boulevard Charter be repeated. raised their right hands and swore School. “It’s education. If you see “We’ve made progress but there not to participate in or allow bul- something, say something. We is an epidemic in schools across lying during a ceremony on don’t want kids to be afraid.” the U.S. with bullying,” Harmon Tuesday on the school’s play- Sgt. Darrell Davis, with the Los added. “We do all that we can to ground. Angeles Police Department’s reduce instances. We don’t stop at The event coincided with Hollywood Division, said anti- the end of [bullying prevention] National Bullying Prevention bullying events are critical month. We are doing this year- Month in October and Unity Day because students are the first line round to keep it out in the lime- on Oct. 25. Orange is the designat- of defense against bullying. light.” ed color for unity and bullying “We tell them if you see some- Harmon directed parents, teach- prevention, and the sea of orange one bullying another student, try ers and school administrators to photo by Edwin Folven on the playground showed the stu- to talk to them and tell them it’s her organization’s website for Students took a pledge to end bullying at their campus. The event coin- dents are getting behind the mes- wrong,” Davis said. “If they don’t information about preventing bul- cided with National Bullying Prevention Month and Unity Day on Oc. 25. sage. stop, tell a teacher or tell the prin- lying. Parents are encouraged to “We’ve done this for the past cipal. Please, whatever you do, learn about different forms of bul- three years and it is definitely tell someone.” lying and to look for warning being known as a tattle-tale. making a difference,” Principal The LAPD partners with Speak signs. Bullying takes on many dif- Riddick said Santa Monica David Riddick said. “We use this Out Against Bullying to hold sim- ferent forms, including physical Boulevard Charter School uses the “We tell them if as a day to celebrate children get- ilar events at schools throughout bullying, cyber bullying and bul- anonymous boxes and they have you see someone ting along. It helps with the cul- Los Angeles. Davis said it is par- lying via text messaging. Parents been helpful. ture here. It’s not just about the ticularly important to reach stu- are asked to monitor their chil- Harmon, Davis and Riddick bullying another day, it’s the whole sense of unity.” dents at a young age. Santa dren’s internet and phone usage were joined by a representative student, try to Riddick added that students Monica Boulevard Charter School and to set an example in teaching from Councilman Mitch talk to them and practice the anti-bullying message serves students in pre-kinder- children and their friends that bul- O’Farrell’s Office and Special throughout the year. Since the garten through sixth grade. lying should not be tolerated. Olympics Southern California tell them it’s school began hosting the event in “If you can get to the kids at a Additionally, teachers and global messenger Lucy Meyer. wrong. If they 2015, instances of school bullying young age and they understand school administrators are encour- Before the event concluded, the don’t stop, tell a have gone down on campus, that if you see something, say aged to establish anti-bullying children cheered as a flock of Riddick said. something, it’s huge,” Davis ambassadors so students have white doves was released, sym- teacher or tell the Organizers added that the mes- added. “This is our seventh year someone to turn to when bullying bolizing peace and unity. principal. Please, sage to students is if they see doing the events in Hollywood occurs. Mentoring and counseling “I am here to tell you bullying is whatever you do, someone being bullied, tell a and the third year [at Santa for victims is another key compo- not cool,” said Meyer, who was teacher or administrator. Students Monica Boulevard Charter nent. Harmon said an innovative born with cerebral palsy and said tell someone.” were also encouraged to reach out School]. The first time we had a way for schools to encourage she experience bullying in school. to victims of bullying to assure huge crowd and they asked us to more reporting of bullying is to “People get bullied for a lot of rea- -Sgt. Darrell Davis them they are not alone. do it again. It’s outstanding.” have anonymous boxes so stu- sons. Whatever the cause, bully- LAPD Hollywood Division “Students will listen, peer to Harmon said while the local dents can avoid the stigma of ing must be stopped.” 4 October 26, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Authorities determine WeHo DefendantsTwo men have been sentenced sentenced to victims to invest in theirfor scheme prime by though defendantbank knew scam full well that multi-year federal prison terms after falsely promising high returns. They he had taken part of their money being convicted of federal wire fraud told investors that their money without telling them, that there was woman’s
  death was suicide charges in connection with a high- would be used to lease and monetize no money left in the attorney escrow yield prime bank scam that stole “bank guarantees” overseas. After account, and that there was nothing A 37-year-old woman jumped more than $5 million from victims leasing the bank guarantees, credit to recommend the program, [the] to her death from the roof of an across the nation who were promised lines would be drawn and the funds defendant repeatedly told investors 11-story building on Wilshire huge returns on investments, pur- would be used for trading, leading to that payouts were right around the Boulevard on Oct. 20. portedly with little or no risk. extraordinary profits. corner. That is to say, [the] defendant Los Angeles County Coroner’s Francis Wilde, 66, who was the Once money came in from repeatedly lifted and crushed his vic- Office spokesman Ed Winter chief executive officer of Riptide investors, Wilde and Gelazela split tims’ spirits.” identified the woman as Lauren Worldwide Inc. and the owner of the money to pay themselves and co- Wilde pleaded guilty last year to Michelle Cohn, of West Matrix Holdings, LLC, was sen- conspirators. In at least one case, one count of wire fraud. A federal Hollywood. He said an investiga- tenced to 51 months in prison and Gelazela took half of an investor’s jury found Gelazela guilty of two tion determined Cohn suffered was ordered to pay nearly $6.2 mil- funds as an undisclosed fee and told counts of wire fraud after a six-day from mental health issues. The lion in restitution. Wilde, who was Wilde to “play” with $50,000 of the trial late last year. death was ruled a suicide. the leader of the scheme, admitted in investor’s money. In other cases, The evidence presented at trial court that he was actively involved in money from new victims was used showed that Gelazela brought 18 The incident occurred at photo courtesy of Google Maps more than two dozen deals with to pay off earlier investors to keep victims into the scheme with false approximately 3:15 p.m. in the Blu Beverly Hills is located in 8600 block of Wilshire investors. Mark Gelazela, also the scheme running. promises of huge returns on their the 8600 block of Wilshire Boulevard, near Stanley Drive. known as Mark Zella, 44, who oper- When victims began inquiring investments. Wilde admitted being Cohn went to Blu Beverly Hills Boulevard. ated IDLYC Holdings Trust, was about the status of payouts and their involved with approximately 20 vic- and toured the building with an sentenced to 41 months in prison. money, Gelazela placated them and tims. apartment manager, Winter jumped,” Winter said. Both defendants were sentenced took steps to conceal the fraud. A third defendant in the case – added. Blu Beverly Hills has a rooftop by United States District Judge “Over months – and time and attorney Bruce Haglund, 66, acted “She requested to look at the lounge, according to the build- David O. Carter, who scheduled a again – [Gelazela] lied to victims as an escrow “paymaster” in deals roof, climbed up on a railing and ing’s website. Dec. 11 restitution hearing for about the status of payouts under the made by the co-defendants. Gelazela program,” prosecutors wrote in a Haglund is scheduled to be sen- Wilde and Gelazela convinced sentencing memorandum. “Even tenced on Feb. 12. Man sentenced for assaulting DriverAn unidentified arrested male driver was forhe allegedlyfatal struck collision the cyclist, who withThe timebicyclist and location of the sec- officers during struggle arrested for felony hit and run and was pronounced dead at the scene. ond collision was not available and A 32-year-old man pleaded no tenced to five years in state prison. driving under the influence early The suspect allegedly fled and was the suspect’s name was not released. contest on Oct. 23 to charges that On Oct. 27, 2015, two Los Wednesday morning after he involved in another collision a short Lopez said he was an adult of he attacked police officers during Angeles police officers made con- allegedly struck and killed a bicyclist time later. Officers determined the Korean descent. an investigation of a possible stolen tact with Diaz near Magnolia near Western Avenue and San driver had been involved in the earli- Police did not release the name of vehicle near the University of Avenue and 27th Street after deter- Marino Street in Koreatown. er collision and placed him under the bicyclist. Lopez described him as Southern California, the Los mining that the vehicle he was dri- The collision occurred at approxi- arrest, said Los Angeles Police a Hispanic man 28 to 30 years old. Angeles County District Attorney’s ving had been reported stolen. Diaz mately 2 a.m. The driver was head- Department spokesman Mike No further information was available Office announced. got out of the car and refused to ing south on Western Avenue when Lopez. because of an ongoing investigation. Deputy District Attorney comply with the officers. Brendan Sullivan said Oscar Diaz had a knife and cut both Ovidio Diaz pleaded no contest to officers as they tried to subdue him. one count of assault upon a peace During the struggle, one of the offi- officer. Diaz was immediately sen- cers shot and wounded Diaz.

Prosecutors Against Gun Violence supports law banning bump stocks Los Angeles City Attorney Mike widely available. The gunman in Feuer, New York County District Las Vegas reportedly used bump Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., and 25 stocks to carry out his murderous additional members of Prosecutors rampage. It makes no sense to allow Against Gun Violence have access to devices that so easily cir- announced their support for the cumvent existing federal protec- Automatic Gun Fire Prevention Act. tions.” Introduced by Sen. Dianne The Automatic Gun Fire Feinstein (D-Calif.), the new legis- Prevention Act – S. 1916/H.R. 3947 lation would ban the sale and pos- – would ban the sale, transfer, session of accessories used to importation, manufacture and pos- increase the rate of fire on semi- session of bump stocks, trigger automatic weapons. cranks and similar accessories that “As prosecutors, we understand increase a semi-automatic rifle’s the importance of common-sense rate of fire. federal legislation that could prevent Founded by Feuer and District gun violence and save lives,” wrote Attorney Vance in 2014, PAGV is a PAGV co-chairs Feuer and Vance in nonpartisan coalition of leading a letter supporting the legislation. prosecutors from every region of the “A semi-automatic rifle equipped United States. The organization is with a bump stock can fire hundreds committed to advancing prosecutor- of rounds per minute – akin to the ial and policy solutions to the capacity of fully automatic national public health and safety cri- weapons. While federal law severe- sis of gun violence. ly restricts the availability of auto- For information, visit prosecutor- matic weapons, bump stocks are sagv.org.

Dispose of old pharmaceuticals

atResidents LAPD’s can dispose Hollywood of old pre- Recovery Division Center and the scription drugs at the Los Angeles Hollywood Division. Over the Police Department’s Hollywood counter medications will also be Division on Saturday, Oct. 28 from accepted. Do not bring needles, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during National aerosols, thermometers or medical Drug Take Back Day. waste. The Hollywood Division is The event is hosted by the located at 1358 N. Wilcox Ave. For Behavioral Health Services Family information, call (213)972-2971. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 October 26, 2017

nFurry neighbors raise concerns for local residents West Hollywood City Council and Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council Center for Health Equity are among the local groups addressing recent coyote sightings launched by county
     The Los Angeles County age existing health resources, Health Agency launches the partnerships, and activities from Spotting a coyote trotting along- Center for Health Equity to across the Health Agency,” said side the road is quite common around ensure all individuals have Dr. Mitchell Katz, director of the the open wilderness of Griffith Park access to the opportunities and Los Angeles County Health and the Hollywood Hills. Perhaps resources needed for optimal Agency. more unsettling for urban Angelenos health and well-being. Another initiative is closing are coyote sightings in highly popu- The center’s mission includes the gap in sexually transmitted lated areas such as the Wilshire area advancing racial, social and envi- infections given disproportional- and West Hollywood – prompting ronmental justice in partnership ly high rates of infections among action by city government. with committed organizations men of color, LGBTQ persons On Oct. 16, Julie Stromberg, of the and residents. The launch event and African American women. Greater Wilshire Neighborhood kicks off a series of public listen- “The Center will focus initial Council, received word from the ing sessions throughout Los efforts in five areas: Infant mor- Windsor Square Association that sev- Angeles County to seek input on tality, sexually transmitted infec- eral single coyotes, as well as a few in best practices, critical partner- tions, environmental justice, packs, had been spotted in the area ships, and engagement strategies Health Neighborhoods, and cul- and on nearby golf courses. On Oct. photo courtesy of the National Park Service from community members and tural and linguistic competency,” 19, her friend posted a video to Coyotes, pictured in Griffith Park, have been wandering on private resi- partners. said Barbara Ferrer, director of “The community is coming the Los Angeles County Facebook of two coyotes strolling dences and city streets recently. into the front yard of a residence near together to address health Department of Public Health. The Grove. inequity and to ensure that the “With support from the Health Stromberg, a Windsor Village resi- Wilshire Neighborhood Council has encounters and attacks, and other per- voices of the underserved are Agency, external partners, and dent, explained, however, that this yet to address the recent coyote sight- tinent information,” according to the heard,” said Los Angeles County residents we can achieve system, isn’t the first time coyotes have ings, but Stromberg said she has staff report. The campaign follows in Supervisor and Board Chairman policy, and practice changes that patrolled the streets of the local com- alerted the Los Angeles Department the steps of other cities’ responses to Mark Ridley-Thomas. “The lead to health equity.” munity. of Animal Services. coyotes, and aligns with directions launch of the Center for Health Another objective is reducing “The coyotes were very present in In West Hollywood, stories of coy- provided by the Humane Society. Equity shows our continued disproportionate exposures to 2015, and we had multiple sightings ote sightings have also been appear- Following comments, the City commitment to closing the gaps environmental toxins given the of and encounters with coyotes that ing more frequently on social media. Council unanimously approved the in our most vulnerable communi- high burden of environmental year, as well as a number pet fatalities As a result of increasing concern proposal. ties.” hazards in communities of color from coyotes, but there was nothing from residents with pets, Noting that the city of West One of the center’s initiatives and lower-income communities really in 2016,” Stromberg said. “I Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath ini- Hollywood is “committed to ani- is closing the gap in infant mor- “Achieving health equity and many of my neighbors were tiated a Coyote Management Plan at mals,” the councilwoman said the tality given higher rates of poor requires that our health care hopeful that the coyote problem went the West Hollywood City Council plan in place would prevent residents birth outcomes for African providers understand and away.” meeting on Oct. 16. from turning to pest control experts, American, Native American and respond effectively to the cultural With more recent coyote sightings, Through the initiative, city officials who would most likely euthanize the Native Hawaiian babies when and language needs of under- Stromberg said she is concerned and will develop a plan including “man- coyotes. compared to birth outcomes for served communities,” said shocked to witness the wily creatures agement goals, information on coy- “We want to make sure people are white and Asian babies. Jonathan E. Sherin, director of “in incredibly dense and urban areas ote behavior, management strategies, “The Center for Health Equity the Los Angeles County like The Grove area.” The Greater recommended responses to coyote See Coyotes page 26 is an opportunity for us to lever- Department of Mental Health. 6 October 26, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Proposed ordinance could Water district honors WeHo councilwoman West Basin Municipal Water strengthen suicide prevention District Division IV Director   
  hotline,” the motion by Koretz and Scott Houston on Oct.14 present- Ryu states. “However, many indi- ed the 2017 West Basin Water Los Angeles gun stores and fir- viduals who are suicidal do not Reliability Award to West ing ranges might soon be required know that resources are available Hollywood Councilwoman to increase their suicide prevention that can help them make the deci- Lauren Meister at the 19th annual efforts. sion to not end their life.” Water Harvest Festival awards The Los Angeles City Council Firearm suicides account for ceremony. unanimously voted on Oct. 24 to approximately 50 percent of all West Basin Municipal Water have the city attorney draft an suicides, according to Centers for District is one of the entities sup- ordinance that would require gun Disease Control and Prevention plying water to West Hollywood. stores and firing ranges to display data. Suffocation and poisoning For information, visit west- suicide prevention information, suicides are the second and third, basin.org. including a suicide prevention hot- respectively, most common types photo courtesy of West Basin Municipal line number. of suicide. California ranked 45th Water District The proposed ordinance started out of 50 states in suicide rate, with a motion from Councilmen with 10.24 deaths by suicide per David Ryu, 4th District, and Paul 100,000 people, according to the Koretz, 5th District. American Foundation for Suicide “I have prioritized gun control Prevention. The national rate was as a major issue throughout my 13.26 out of 100,000. Deaths by WeHoThe city ofearns West Hollywood top scoremunicipalities in of municipal various sizes Hollywood equality Mayor John index Heilman career starting in my tenure in homicide were equal to less than has scored 100/100 on the from every state in the country said. “In the current political cli- West Hollywood City Council, half of the deaths by suicide in the Human Rights Campaign’s 2017 and rates them on the basis of mate, the LGBT community is where I introduced one of the ear- state. Suicide is the second leading Municipal Equality Index, a their inclusivity of LGBT people facing new challenges to our liest bans on assault weapons and cause of death for Californians nationwide evaluation of munici- living and working in those hard-fought legal rights. I’m very the first ban on Saturday night spe- ages 25-34, third leading cause for pal laws affecting the LGBT cities. pleased to see so many cities cial handguns,” Koretz said in a ages 10-24 and fourth leading community. This year’s score once again added to HRC’s index and many statement. “Then in the state cause for ages 35-44. The city also received 14 places the city of West of these cities have received very Assembly, I authored the ban on “If we provide a path away from bonus points, for an unofficial Hollywood at the top of rated high scores. This reflects a sig- deadly .50 caliber rifles. As we suicide for even a handful of score of 114/100, in recognition municipalities in the nation. The nificant improvement for LGBT have seen most recently in Las Angelenos, it will be worth it,” of services to LGBT people and campaign rated a total of 506 people in municipal work- Vegas, gun violence is still a seri- Koretz said. people with HIV/AIDS, for cities. places.” ous issue and we need to do every- The original motion notes that LGBT elected and appointed The city of West Hollywood A city’s index score is based thing in our power to curb the epi- California already has strict back- leaders, for being a welcoming has received a perfect score on on its non-discrimination laws, demic.” ground check requirements, but place to work, and more. The the MEI in multiple consecutive its recognition of relationships, Suicides at shooting ranges are vendors can still “miss the signs city’s official score, however, is years. its fairness and inclusiveness as relatively rare. An Orange County that someone is suicidal.” based on 100 total points for a “Earning a top rating from the an employer, its municipal ser- Register investigative report found “This type of signage and sui- rating of 100/100. Human Rights Campaign’s vices, its law enforcement, and at least 64 suicides at shooting cide prevention literature would The campaign launched the Municipal Equality Index is a its relationship with its LGBT ranges in Los Angeles, Orange and make no statements on firearm index in 2012 and rates cities testament to West Hollywood’s community. San Diego counties between 2000 ownership or even touch on gun yearly. The index examines the commitment to full equality for For information, visit to 2012, compared to approxi- control,” the motion by Koretz and laws, policies, and services of the LGBT community,” West hrc.org/mei. mately 17,800 suicides of all types Ryu states, “but would make sure during the same time period. The that individuals who may be con- suicide prevention literature could templating ending their lives know also make a difference to people that they can always talk to some- after they leave the range. one.” For someone who enters a gun Other states have undertaken shop for the purpose of buying a similar efforts. In New Hampshire, firearm to attempt suicide, after the Firearms Safety Coalition has passing a background check and worked with the state’s gun shops meeting other state requirements, to display suicide prevention sig- the prevention materials could be a nage and other materials. life-saving final line of defense. “This is a tragedy that must be Studies have indicated that manda- addressed by all levels of govern- tory waiting periods to purchase a ment,” Ryu said in a statement, firearm have contributed to lower referring to firearm suicides. “I am rates of firearm suicides. proud that Los Angeles is doing all “Suicidal individuals would it can to prevent the loss of life by often benefit from talking with a requiring the display of suicide mental health professional, or sim- prevention literature in firearm ply calling a suicide prevention stores and shooting ranges.”

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‘Wehoans’ sketch promotes earthquake preparedness The city of West Hollywood California ShakeOut. The city episodes, which will be centered participated in the Great teamed up with drag sensations around serious themes concern- California ShakeOut, an earth- Willam Belli, Misty Violet, and ing preparedness and safety, quake drill and preparedness Mayhem Miller, and actor/come- nighttime safety, crimes of activity held across the state each dian Drew Droege, to produce opportunity, and sexual assault year on Oct. 19 at 10:19 a.m. season two of the humorous prevention. The episodes will The Great Shakeout began in YouTube series, The WeHoans, deliver somber messages California in 2008. Since then, it which is part of a multi-faceted wrapped in a humorous and has grown to include millions of safety awareness campaign. entertaining format. people who practice how to drop, Season One of “The “The WeHoans” is a parody of cover, and hold-on during Great WeHoans” debuted in August the popular Saturday Night Live ShakeOut earthquake drills all 2015 to raise community aware- skit “The Californians” in which over the world. ness about a temporary closure of soap opera-like characters in To get the word out about pre- La Cienega Boulevard for con- platinum blonde wigs hilariously paredness for earthquakes and struction and improvements. Old describe in hyper-detail how to other disasters, the city of West episodes of “The WeHoans” can navigate the freeways and streets Hollywood released season two, be viewed at of Southern California. photo courtesy of Metro episode one of “The WeHoans” https://youtu.be/2qnFyYD6vgg. For information, visit to correspond with The Great Season two now offers-up four weho.org/publicsafety. Metro offers tips on how riders Customer contact center for child services unveiled shouldIn observance handle of The Great an Ridersearthquake on buses should stay The Los Angeles County Child Commission for a generous grant better monitor and respond to calls California Shakeout earthquake onboard unless instructed other- Support Services Department has to purchase our sit-stand work sta- from the public. The center also drill on Oct. 19, the Los Angeles wise by the driver. When the shak- launched a new, state-of-the-art tions and voice recognition soft- features sit-stand work stations and County Metropolitan ing has stopped, the driver will Customer Contact Center which ware.” voice recognition software to Transportation Authority offers stop at the first available safe area features innovative design that will The rebuilding of the depart- improve the work environment for several potentially life-saving tips away from overpasses, tall build- improve service to the public and ment’s Customer Contact Center is employees and help prevent if commuters are riding a Metro ings, electrical wires and other creates an improved, ultra-modern part of a major effort to improve ergonomic injuries. bus or train during a major earth- hazards. work space for employees. A grand public contact offices for clients and Recognizing the demanding quake. Train operators will stop the opening for the center was recently work environments for employees, nature of call center work, the cen- “Safety is Metro’s top priority, train until the shaking stops and held in the city of Commerce. while realizing substantial savings ter features open space areas and and that means making sure our make announcements to keep pas- “We are extremely proud of our in leasing costs because of more coffee nooks where employees can riders know what to do in case of sengers informed of the situation. new Customer Contact Center effective use of space. The center is relax on their breaks and lunch an emergency,” Los Angeles Passengers inside trains or stations because the innovations will help a vital part of the department’s ser- hours. The offices also include Mayor and Metro Board in Metro’s underground system improve the customer service vice to the public, yearly handling a state-of-the-art training and meet- Chairman Eric Garcetti said. may not be aware an earthquake is experience for our clients and their half-million calls from clients need- ing rooms with wireless connectiv- “These safety tips will help us all occurring. Sensors will alert interaction with our staff,” said Dr. ing help and information concern- ity. be better prepared for earthquakes Metro personnel that an earth- Steven J. Golightly, the depart- ing their child support cases. A video on the department’s new that are a matter of ‘when’ not quake is underway and emergency ment’s director. “We would like to The new Customer Contact center is available for viewing at: ‘if.’” procedures will go into effect. thank the Los Angeles County Center features digital wallboards http://view.vzaar.com/11320993/vi Members of the public who are For more information about Quality and Productivity which enable staff and managers to deo. at any Metro facility are instructed earthquake preparedness, visit to immediately “Drop, Cover and https://www.metro.net/riding/safe Hold.” ty-security/.

Funding will support county transportation projects The Los Angeles County enable earlier delivery of projects Metropolitan Transportation that were slated to receiveATP funds Authority applauded the California in later years. Those projects include Transportation Commission’s recent the Compton-Carson Regional Safe approval of $27 million for a variety Bicycle and Wayfinding Project and of Active Transportation Projects in the 2020 Safe Route to School Los Angeles County. Pedestrian Improvements Project in The funding for bicycle and Lancaster. pedestrian improvement projects is In December, the CTC will award made possible by Senate Bill 1, the additionalATP funds made available Road Repair and Accountability Act by SB 1 to projects recommended of 2017, which was signed into law by the Southern California by Governor Brown earlier this year. Association of Governments. The “Metro is committed to moving anticipated award is $24.6 million Angelenos across the region as safe- for Los Angeles County. Future ly, efficiently, and sustainably as ATP funding cycles will include an possible – this new funding will help additional $100 million annually as create healthy, active transportation a result of SB 1. options for all to enjoy,” Los In addition to these active trans- Angeles Mayor and Metro Board portation projects, local jurisdic- Chair Eric Garcetti said. tions throughout Los Angeles The commission awarded $10 County are slated to receive more million of Active Transportation than $189 million through the Local Program funds to bicycle and pedes- Streets and Roads Program each trian projects that include Walnut year as a result of SB 1. Creek-San Gabriel River East Bank SB 1 will generate an estimated Greenway and Neighborhood $54 billion over the next decade Connections in Baldwin Park, the from a combination of gas and Glendale Transportation Center diesel tax increases, a vehicle First/Last Mile Regional license fee increase and a new regis- Improvements Phase II Project and tration fee on zero-emission vehi- the Puente Creek Bikeway Project in cles. SB 1 raises the gas tax for the L.A. County. first time in 23 years, and provides “These are great first steps in pro- critically needed funding for state viding the needed funding to and local road rehabilitation and improve better connections to other related transportation needs. Metro’s transit system and will make SB 1 funds will continue to be it easier for people traveling awarded through several formulaic throughout our region,” Metro CEO and competitive programs over the Phillip A. Washington said. next several months. The commission also authorized For information, visit rebuilding- the advancement of $17 million to ca.ca.gov/. 8 October 26, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Festival celebrates P-22, Mayor joins leaders from cities around the world in signing climate change pact park’s famous mountain lion Mayor Eric Garcetti on Oct. 23 the mayors of London, Paris, joined mayors from around the “This pledge Copenhagen, Barcelona, Quito, world in committing to new sus- Vancouver, Mexico City, Milan, tainability goals that will make expands that Seattle, Auckland and Cape Town. cities greener, healthier and more effort and affirms Garcetti also signed a memoran- prosperous. our commitment dum of understanding on Olympic By signing the C40 Fossil-Fuel- cooperation with Anne Hidalgo, Free Streets Declaration, the may- to building the mayor of Paris and chair of ors pledged to purchase only zero- cleaner, healthier C40. Paris will host the 2024 and emission buses in their cities by communities Los Angeles the 2028 Olympic 2025. They also committed to and Paralympic Games. The two eliminating emissions in designat- across our city.” cities will build on their already ed areas of their cities by 2030. close ties to cooperate and share The policies are part of an effort to -Mayor Eric Garcetti best practices on sustainability, fight air pollution, improve the inclusiveness and innovation. quality of life and help address cli- “Mayor Hidalgo and I are united mate change. strategy the city is using to go fos- in our belief that the Olympic “Los Angeles is already leading sil fuel free. Last November, voters Games are defined by inspiration the way with our landmark pro- overwhelmingly passed Measure and transformation,” Garcetti said. gram to build the largest municipal M, which will provide $120 billion “Our games are an opportunity to electric vehicle fleet in America,” in funding over the next 40 years to work together and to demonstrate Garcetti said. “This pledge accelerate current rail projects, add that by addressing our global chal- expands that effort and affirms our new rail lines and complete a com- lenges at the local level, we can commitment to building cleaner, prehensive transit system. In July, find sustainable solutions that cre- healthier communities across our Metro endorsed a goal of moving ate jobs, improve public health, city.” to a 100 percent zero-emissions and grow our economies.” The policies build on Los bus fleet by 2030. It is the most Angeles’ recent efforts to imple- ambitious timeline of any big city ment zero emissions technology, in America. including Metro’s goal of having a The declaration was signed by WHEN ARE YOU 100 percent zero-emission bus the mayors of 12 cities during the fleet by 2030, and launching the annual steering committee meeting GOING TO DO first EV car share program for dis- of the C40 Cities Climate YOUR ESTATE advantaged communities. Leadership Group – an internation- photo courtesy of the 4th District Council Office Under Garcetti’s leadership, Los al network of large cities commit- PLANNING? Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu (left), 4th District, joined Angeles launched an electric vehi- ted to taking action against climate the festivities at P-22 Day on Oct. 22 in Griffith Park. The event fea- cle procurement effort known as change and working locally to he consequences of not doing any tured fun activities focusing on P-22, a male mountain lion living in the EV RFI to spur market innova- achieve the goals of the Paris estate planning are too numerous to Griffith Park. Participants joined a virtual reality experience simulat- tion and growth around the coun- Climate Agreement. Garcetti is Tlist here, but a few issues are worth men- ing a wildlife crossing, and learned from experts about how to coexist try. The city is also working with C40 vice-chair and serves as one of tioning. If your minor children become with wildlife. Workshops on wildlife photography and ranger-led truck manufacturers and the Port 12 members of the organization’s orphans, or if you become incapacitated hikes were also held. The event was sponsored by the National of Los Angeles to achieve zero steering committee. In addition to and cannot take care of yourself, with- Wildlife Federation, the Los Angeles Unified School District, the emissions by 2035. Garcetti, the initial group of signa- out written instructions from you the National Park Service, Friends of Griffith Park and other organiza- Electric vehicles are not the only tories to the declaration includes Courts will decide who will be in tions. charge. The Court’s choice of guardian According to the National Wildlife Foundation and the National or conservator may not be yours. Park Service, P-22 was born in in 2009 to a female mountain lion Additionally, the Court proceedings and being tracked by researchers in the Santa Monica Mountains. He administration of these procedures can crossed two freeways before entering Griffith Park. Assessors recognize Board be time consuming and cost prohibitive. The mountain lion was first documented in the park in 2012 by a Perhaps more importantly, the drain on finances as well as the physical and camera set up by the Friends of Griffith Park. Representatives of the emotional toll these procedures can National Park service later captured P-22 and fitted him with a collar of Equalization member place on a family is incalculable. enabling them to track his whereabouts. Researchers are currently The California Assessors’ housing and expand homeowner- studying the animal to determine mountain lion habits and predation. Association Central-Southern ship. He pointed to studies that indi- In the event of your death or incapaci- For information, visit nps.gov, savelacougars.org and nwf.org. Region honored California Board cate excessively high taxes and ty, failure to have established even min- of Equalization member Jerome E. inflation are pulling California back imal estate planning could mean your Horton on Oct. 17 at the CAA into a recession, as evidenced by hard earned money will be spent for Annual Conference. the fact that six out the 10 metropol- administrative costs, as well as legal and Assessor Claude Parrish, presi- itan areas in the country with the court fees. For instance, if the value of dent of the association, presented highest percentages of unemploy- your GROSS assets totals more than Commission honors county the resolution acknowledging and ment, and 77 of the nation’s most $100,000, you probably need to estab- commemorating Horton’s contribu- “economically challenged” cities, lish a living trust since estates over this tions to public service. Los Angeles are in this state. California also has amount must be probated unless they are in trust. This means if you are child support division head County Property Tax Assessor the highest poverty rate in the buying a home for $500,000, even if The Los Angeles County Board every year for families and chil- Jeffrey Prang also acknowledged nation. of Supervisors on Oct. 24 recog- dren. you have a large mortgage, your Horton’s contributions. “Studies show that regressive gross asset is $500,000, (or whatev- nized Dr. Steven J. Golightly, “[Dr. Golightly] has transformed “He is an advocate for California taxes are more damaging to those director of the Los Angeles County his department’s approach to case er the current market value at the taxpayers who fights to assure fair- with low- and middle-incomes and time of your death). Probate cur- Child Support Services management, and if you’ve ever ness and equity in tax administra- cannot be justified by offering rently takes at least 9 months to Department, for receiving the 2017 heard him speak, you know he tion and helps California taxpayers worthwhile programs when you complete, and that is only if every- Chair Leadership Award from the keeps a close eye on the numbers maneuver through the system,” don’t have quality jobs with salaries thing goes smoothly. Even a mod- L.A. County Quality and while creating a culture that cele- Prang said. that keep up with inflation,” Horton erate estate can cost between Productivity Commission. brates employee success,” said Dr. Horton discussed legislative tax said. $15,000 to $20,000 to probate. The Golightly received the award at J. Shawn Landres, chair of the L.A. policies to create employment For information, visit calasses- same estate if handled through a the commission’s 31st annual County Quality and Productivity opportunities, develop affordable sor.org. “living trust” can reduce those costs Productivity and Quality Awards Commission. by as much as 80% and take much on Oct. 18 in Los Angeles. The Under Dr. Golightly’s leader- less time to complete. Chair Leadership Award is given to ship, Child Support Services an L.A. County department head earned a Silver Eagle Quality Proper estate planning allows you to make your own decisions about who promotes innovation efficien- Award in 2015 for using predictive these matters while you can, rather cy, outside the box thinking, quali- analytics on the department’s cases than someone else making deci- ty public services and employee to increase collections for families. sions when you cannot. productivity. The department also received a Golightly was appointed as Productivity Investment Fund director of the Child Support grant from the Quality and Kramer Law Services Department in February Productivity Commission for 2007. He oversees one of the ergonomic workstation moderniza- Group largest locally-administered child tion. That enabled the department Stephen W. Kramer support programs in the nation, to provide sit/stand work stations 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 205 with 1,500 employees and a yearly and voice recognition software for Los Angeles, CA 90036 photo courtesy of Jerome E. Horton’s Office budget of $186 million. The employees at its recently opened (323)964-7100 department oversees nearly Customer Contact Center. California Board of Equalization member Jerome E. Horton (second a participating member of 300,000 cases and collects approx- For information, visit from left) was honored on Oct. 17 by the California Assessors’ AARP courtesy Union Privilege imately $486 million in support cssd.lacounty.gov. Association . extended Network Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 October 26, 2017

tions from the city’s new Food for All Agenda. Based on the original Waste Task Force, Mayor Eric “Agenda” that created the L.A. Food Garcetti’s Sustainable City pLAn Policy Council in 2011, the updated L.A.On National takes Food Day, action the city of Sanitation on food is making wastestrides toward forthe City Food in addressing Day food issues,”LA and the Los Angeles Food Policy report offers recommendations to Los Angeles announced efforts making City Hall zero food waste, James said. “The city of Los Angeles Council. policymakers, businesses and advo- toward zero food waste at City Hall. and encourages the public to also is committed to making food waste In partnership with the Los cates on ways to make food healthy, Public Works Board President help get food out of landfills by and recovery a priority and a reali- Angeles Food Policy, Council City environmentally sustainable, afford- Kevin James announced a new dropping off food scraps at the City ty.” Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, able and fair for all Angelenos. The composting receptacle at City Hall’s Hall Farmers Market for compost- To keep up the momentum on sponsored Food Day LA, which con- Agenda comes out of a nine-month commissary, Homeboy Café, as ing.” eliminating food waste from land- vened elected officials and over 300 input process among 300 experts and well as a drop-off site at the City Food scrap drop-off sites were fills, Commissioner James also community members to raise community leaders working on food Hall Farmers Market, where resi- first pioneered in New York City’s announced a new Food Waste Grant awareness on local food policy issues, ranging from urban garden- dents can bring food scraps to be “Green Markets.” The move to more Challenge with a total grant pool of issues and celebrate progress. ers, chefs, scientists, academics, composted. compost options at L.A. City Hall $100,000. The Food Waste Grant Councilmember Ryu presented a hunger and food recovery nonprofits “One third of our city’s landfills will start with a food waste audit Challenge will offer small grants to Food Day resolution and introduced and public health officials. are filled with organic materials, conducted by the Bureau of eight community projects that 15 Good Food Champions selected “I am so excited to partner with mostly food. Not only is this an Sanitation in partnership with the demonstrate ways to prevent waste by each of the City the Food Policy Council for Food environmental concern, as rotting local office of the U.S. or recover or re-use food, such as Councilmembers. During the Food Day LA,” Ryu said. “As our city food in landfills emit methane gas, Environmental Protection Agency. compost. The measures come amid Day presentation, LAFPC grows and develops, healthy food but it is a moral issue as well when “The Board of Public Works is growing public interest in food announced a new comprehensive access must be secured for every- 40 percent of low-income proud to work with groups across waste and following recommenda- policy platform called the Good Food one, across all income levels.” Angelenos struggle to put food on their plates,” said Commissioner Heather Repenning, who led this initiative. “Today our Bureau of

Feinstein County Supervisors endorse Feinstein The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors announced their unanimous support for Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif) in her campaign to win re-election to the U.S. Senate. State Sen. Kevin de Leon announced earlier this month that he will challenge Feinstein for the seat. “Senator Feinstein has been our strong partner on the critical issues confronting LA County … home- lessness, healthcare, and trans- portation,” said Mark Ridley Thomas, 2nd District, chairman of the board. “Her support for our county hospitals, including her commitment to our new Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital, has been essential to our county’s healthcare system. My colleagues and I are all in for Senator Feinstein.” Feinstein has served on the Senate since 1992, when she won a special election to replace Pete Wilson, who resigned to become governor. A native of San Francisco, Feinstein served for nine years as a San Francisco County Supervisor, starting in 1969. She became mayor of San Francisco in 1978 following the assassination of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk. “Senator Feinstein is strongly committed to working with Los Angeles County Supervisors on the real human issues challenging our local government,” Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, 3rd District, said. “As a member of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Feinstein delivers for L.A. County. I look forward to continu- ing to work with her.” 10 October 26, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Metro makes progress on Metro hosts senior transportation forum Nearly 300 people attended Authors Jacqueline Chase and Metro’s second annual Older Adult “We believe it’s Grace Moremen discussed the tran- Transportation Expo on Oct. 24 to essential that sit adventures in their book, Purple Line project learn about discounted fares and “Loving LA the Low Carbon Way.” how to make mobility more acces- older adults and By using Metro buses, trains and sible for older adults. others who are walking, seniors can embark on all More than 20 organizations and unable to drive 24 adventures featured in the book services that help to solve mobility without using a car. problems for older adults partici- have good mobility Representatives of Metro’s newly pated and provided instruction on options.” expanded On the Move Riders navigating Los Angeles without a Program also explained how the car. program teaches older adults how to -Metro board member “Improving mobility is important explore Los Angeles using Metro Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker to our region but it’s particularly and other public transit options. important to those who may be Participants signed up for discount- wondering about a future in which ed fares for older adults at Metro’s they can no longer drive,” said AARP representatives discussed Mobile Customer Center. The event Metro board member Jacquelyn efforts to improve older adult also included a session to update Dupont-Walker. “At Metro, we’re mobility and how the organization attendees about Metro’s security on your side. We believe it’s essen- is assisting Metro riders. and law enforcement efforts. tial that older adults and others who “AARP recognizes transportation “With our new transit policing are unable to drive have good as a critical link that connects older model, community policing pro- mobility options.” adults to social activity, economic jects and a revolutionary homeless Participating organizations opportunity and vital community task force, we are working diligent- included Access Services, the services,” said Nancy McPherson, ly so that all patrons can safely ride photo courtesy of Metro Accessibility Unit of Metro’s state director for AARP California. our system,” Metro Deputy CEO The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Office of Civil Rights, the Rider “The ability for an individual to age Stephanie Wiggins said. “Older has announced updates on Purple Line Extension construction along Relief Transportation Program, in place in their home and commu- adults can rest assured that they will Wilshire Boulevard. LADOT, Metrolink, Foothill nity is compromised without it. get to their destinations safely and Utility relocation work and preparation for pile installation will Transit, Big Blue Bus, Bolt Bus, Older adults need transportation to securely.” occur near Wilshire Boulevard and Western Avenue. A work zone will Amtrak and Pasadena Transit. support their independence.” For information, visit metro.net. be established on the north side of Wilshire Boulevard between Western Avenue and Manhattan Place. Wilshire Boulevard will be reduced to two lanes in each direction between St. Andrews Place and Western Avenue, and left turns will be restricted on Western Avenue for approximately one year. Bus stops BHPD celebrates officers promoted to sergeants will be relocated to Wilshire Boulevard/Serrano Avenue. The Beverly Hills Police 2002 after transferring from the transferring from the Costa Mesa A full closure of Wilshire Boulevard between Manhattan Place and Department has announced the pro- Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Police Department, where he Western Avenue will take place from 9 p.m. on Oct. 27 to 6 a.m. on motions of Andrew Myers and Department, where he served three served 10 years as a police officer. Oct. 30. A detour will be established along Crenshaw Boulevard to Billy Fair to the rank of sergeant. years as a deputy sheriff. The promotions were recognized Olympic Boulevard to Western Avenue. Myers started his career with Fair joined the Beverly Hills at the department’s recent promo- Additionally, Wilshire Boulevard will be reduced to two lanes in Beverly Hills Police Department in Police Department in 2013 after tional ceremony on Oct. 16. each direction between Arden Boulevard and Muirfield Road for instrumentation work from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Excavation and hauling is ongoing near Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Avenue. Near Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, Ogden Drive will be closed intermittently at Wilshire Boulevard Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. for hauling. Pot holing, work zone preparation and utility work is also occurring on the north side of Wilshire Boulevard between La Cienega and San Vicente boulevards. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Friday. For information, visit metro.net. Members of the public with ques- tions or concerns about Purple Line Extension construction activity can also call the 24-hour project hotline at (213)922-6934, and email the project team at [email protected].

LAPD’s Wilshire Division

hostsMembers of annual the public are invit- openAdditionally, house Cedars-Sinai ed to the Los Angeles Police Medical Center is holding a blood Department’s Wilshire Division’s drive. annual open house on Sunday, Oct. Rhythm and blues star Jesse 29 from noon to 4 p.m. Campbell will perform. Children Meet representatives from the accompanied by an adult can trick police station and enjoy food, or treat with vendors at the open games, face painting and family house. activities. The open house also fea- The Wilshire Division is located tures LAPD exhibits, station tours, at 4861 W. Venice Blvd. For infor- and information about neighbor- mation, call (213)473-0200, or hood councils and city resources. email [email protected]. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 October 26, 2017

Thousands expected for Beverly Hills announces temporary

WeHo Halloween Carnaval HalloweenIn response to requests by parking resi- Streets bordering regulations West Hollywood requested through the Beverly Hills dents, the city of Beverly Hills is will be posted with temporary signs Department of Public Works by establishing “No Parking, Except reading “Tow-Away No Parking, calling (310)285-2467 or emailing by Permit” areas and tow-away Except by Permit.” [email protected]. A maxi- zones on Halloween, Tuesday, Oct. Residents affected by the tempo- mum of seven permits will be pro- 31, in residential areas impacted by rary parking restriction will receive vided per household. the West Hollywood Carnaval. three parking permits for use dur- For parking-related issues on The special parking restrictions ing the restriction. If more than Halloween, the parking exemption will be in effect from 4 p.m. on Oct. three permits are required, addi- line will be operational until 1 a.m. 31 through 2:30 a.m. on Nov. 1. tional parking permits can be by calling (310) 285-2548.

Galperin calls on new approach to street sweeping Los Angeles Controller Ron Services] needs to make greater use Galperin has released recommen- “Though of technology and refined digitaliza- dations for improved street sweep- thousands of tion of data to optimize results.” ing services contained in a recent miles are swept The controller’s audit recom- audit. mends that the city conduct an eval- Galperin said while Los Angeles each year, we uation of routes to determine, is the in the driving capital of the currently lack among other things, the frequency world, too often L.A.’s streets are of street sweeping based on the unswept and the city lacks a clear clear data or a amount of debris in the street. It also methodology to address the issue methodology ...” calls on the department to imple- on nearly 14,000 curb miles of ment an enhanced policy that takes roadway. Galperin’s audit calls on -City Controller Ron Galperin into account a route optimization the Bureau of Street Services to study to adopt a new street sweeping photo by Joshua Barash reassess how street sweepers can schedule. West Hollywood is holding its annual Halloween Carnaval on more efficiently clean streets while streets posted for weekly sweeping Galperin also recommends mak- Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. along Santa Monica Boulevard optimizing routes and making bet- are cleaned based on posted routes, ing better use of existing technology between Doheny Drive and La Cienega Boulevard. ter use of technology. not necessarily based on need. and implementing new technology, “The annual Halloween Carnaval is always such an exciting event,” “One mark of a great city is its “We must not be satisfied with the such as digital street signs, to alert said West Hollywood Mayor John Heilman, “I’m amazed each year clean streets,” Galperin said. status quo. Rather, the city should impending sweeping while also by the imagination and talent that go in to creating elaborate and “Though thousands of miles are think smarter and work more effi- compiling and sharing more data inventive costumes. The joy of the crowd is palpable and the celebra- swept each year, we currently lack ciently,” Galperin said. “In addition that more accurately details the tion is a wonderful testament to the city of West Hollywood’s creativ- clear data or a methodology as to to clearer metrics detailing why, entire sweep sweeping program. ity.” why or where streets are swept.” where and when street sweepers For information, visit lacon- Staged over a one-mile stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard – which Currently, the 4,692 curb miles of should be sent, “Bureau of Street troller.org/audits. is also Historic Route 66 – the Halloween Carnaval will feature DJs and entertainment. Heilman and members of the West Hollywood City Council will host a brief program at approximately 8:45 p.m. at the San Vicente Stage, located at the intersection of Santa Monica and San Vicente boulevards. The city invites Carnaval-goers to get into the spirit and show-off costumes by uploading photos to social media sites with the hashtag #wehohalloween. Children and pets are discouraged from attending because of dense crowds. To ensure a safe Halloween Carnaval, the city and the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station are reminding attendees that no alcohol or public drinking will be allowed; no backpacks, camera cases and tote bags will be permitted (clear plastic bags will be allowed); and no weapons or drones will be tolerated. West Hollywood’s Halloween Carnaval was launched in 1987 and is rooted in the city’s diverse culture. Numerous street closures will be in effect from Tuesday, Oct. 31 and the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 1, and there will be modifica- tions to CityLine and CityLineX routes on Halloween. For informa- tion, visit weho.org.

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Pink’s goes blue to celebrate Dodgers

  playing in the ebrateWorld the team’s winningSeries season at played in the World Series, Pink the stand decorated with blue and said. Additionally, Pink’s will donate Pink’s Hot Dogs is decked out in white signage, tablecloths and more. $2,900 to the Los Angeles Dodgers Dodger blue in celebration of the It is the first time in 78 years that Foundation in recognition of the 29 baseball team’s first appearance in Pink’s has changed its colors from years since the Dodgers last played the World Series since 1988. Fans pink and red to blue. in the series. can celebrate two Los Angeles icons “Only the Dodgers could make us “My message to the fans is to rel- at once at the stand near La Brea and change our colors,” Richard Pink ish this experience. The Dodgers are Melrose avenues with a Blue’s said. “Ever since they made it to the the top dogs,” Richard Pink said. Bacon Chili Cheese Dog, which World Series, we decided this is “Baseball and hot dogs are an Pink’s will offer throughout the what we have to do. Twenty-nine American tradition,” Gloria Pink World Series in honor of the years is a long drought, and we had said. “We are carrying on that won- Dodgers. It is an all-beef stretch dog to celebrate coming out of that derful tradition of baseball and hot topped with mustard, onions, chili, drought. This is our way of paying dogs.” cheese and bacon. tribute to the Dodgers.” The Dodgers beat the Houston Owners Richard, Gloria and The Blue’s Bacon Chili Cheese Astros in game one on Tuesday, and photo by Edwin Folven Beverly Pink are longtime Dodger Dogs are $4.88, with the 88 cents were up 1-0 in the series as of press Richard and Gloria Pink were joined by employees dressed in blue on fans, and they invite everyone to cel- representing the last year the team time on Wednesday. Monday to show their support for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Care packages help victims of GovernorsGov. Jerry Brown hasmake made a friendlyThe governors World are wagering Series wine, If wager the Dodgers win, Abbott will friendly wager with Texas Gov. Greg beer and food from businesses in send Houston-brewed beer and Abbott on the match between the regions impacted by wildfires in Texas barbecue. If the Astros win, Northern California wildfires Los Angeles Dodgers and the California and Hurricane Harvey in Brown will send wine from the Houston Astros in the World Series. Texas. regions impacted by recent wildfires.

photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Dodgers Major League Baseball and the Los Angeles Dodgers held an event Wednesday in which volunteers assembled care packages for victims of the Northern California wildfires. The event was held prior to game two of the 2017 World Series and included youth from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles Challengers Clubhouse, and the Jackie Robinson Foundation scholars and alumni. Major League Baseball Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. also participated, as well as former Dodgers standouts Steve Garvey, Ron Cey and Nomar Garciaparra. Kits with supplies will be distributed by Rebuilding Together, an organization based in Petaluma, and comfort kits will be donated to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Santa Rosa and Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Sonoma County.

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Cleanup celebrates legacy Bill extends state’s clean vehicle decal program A measure to extend California’s program is set to end on Jan. 1, Clean Vehicle Decal program – AB “AB 544 will bring 2019. 544 – was recently signed into law long-term AB 544 addresses the mismatch of Whale Tail license plate by Gov. Jerry Brown. certainty to the between the environmental goals The bill, authored by and incentive programs by extend- Assemblyman Richard Bloom (D- decal program and ing the decal program through 2025 Santa Monica), extends the pro- help California and modifying it to address con- gram through 2025, with several cerns about high occupancy vehicle modifications to sustainably meet its ambitious lane degradation. Additionally, as a accommodate a substantial climate change non-monetary incentive that does increase in clean vehicle sales. goals.” not compete for environmental “AB 544 will bring long-term funds, the program is one of the certainty to the decal program and most cost-effective incentives the help California meet its ambitious -Assemblyman Richard Bloom state has available, Bloom said. climate change goals,” Bloom said. “In order to continue striving “Reaching those goals depends on toward California’s zero emission our ability to encourage consumers meeting its goal of selling 1.5 mil- vehicle goals and create further to make sustainable purchasing lion zero emission vehicles by consumer demand of electric vehi- decisions. AB 544 makes it easier 2025. A variety of programs, cles, it’s critical that the state con- for Californians to make such deci- including clean vehicle incentives, tinue to provide incentives for sions about one of the largest and remain critical to reaching goal, California drivers,” said California most environmentally-impactful and broader statewide greenhouse New Car Dealers Association Chair purchases they can make: their gas reductions goals. Cheryl Bedford. “We have a long vehicles.” The decal program is one incen- way to go but providing these With approximately 300,000 tive that has had a demonstrated incentives to consumers to pur- zero emission vehicles sold since impact on consumer interest in zero chase electric vehicles, including 2008, California has the largest emission vehicles and near zero access to HOV lanes, is a good step market in the United States. While emission vehicles, even helping in the right direction and will be an it is an impressive feat, the state is hybrid cars reach near-ubiquity in encouraging factor in the sales of still a considerable distance from California, Bloom said. The decal electric vehicles.”

photo courtesy of the California Coastal Commission/Heal the Bay The California Coastal Commission, in partnership with Heal the Bay, celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Whale Tail license plate on Oct. 21 with a beach cleanup at Toes Beach in Playa del Rey. What started in 1997 as an effort to help protect and restore the California coast has grown into a vital campaign, with residents pur- chasing nearly a quarter-million Whale Tail license plates and gener- ating more than $95 million. “The support for the Whale Tail license plate has been tremen- dous,” said Christiane Parry, director of education for the California Coastal Commission, the agency that administers funds collected from the license plate purchases. “Californians have great respect for the environment and value the importance of taking care of marine wildlife while educating the next generation about preserving our coast.” More than 700 volunteers participated in the cleanup, which raised awareness about programs that sales of the license plate have support- ed. Since 1998, the license plate has funded $11 million in grants to more than 600 community projects statewide. Southern California beneficiaries include Heal the Bay, the Malibu Foundation for Environmental Education (Kids Ocean Day), Aquarium of the Pacific and OC Coastkeeper. Regular Whale Tail license plates are $50, or $103 for personalized license plates. For information, visit ecoplates.com.

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ferent areas based on crime Residents choose reports.” This means that high crime areas get more of the private patrols already insufficient resources, because police are and low crime areas get less. If the private security patrols understaffed prove to be successful, our Re “Miracle Mile residents neighborhoods will see a reduc- consider security patrol,” Oct. 19 tion in LAPD staffing as those issue officers get redirected to areas of greater need. If the private While Miracle Mile residents patrols don’t have a positive ponder the inevitable, many of impact, we will be forced to us in the Beverly Grove area howl in the wind for increased have already taken that next step police services. and have signed up with Security I guess from now on we are all Specialists to provide private going to have to just include the patrol services. cost of a private patrol service as It has made a significant part of the total cost of having a impact in the feelings of personal residence or business in the safety of my family and many of Beverly Grove and Miracle Mile our neighbors. neighborhoods. It’s not a luxury We all recognize that the expense, it’s now a necessity. LAPD is woefully understaffed Unfortunately, this just makes and that our elected officials an expensive area even more always seem to have other bud- expensive. get priorities. As Officer Joseph stated [in the article], “The Joel Post LAPD devotes resources to dif- Beverly Grove 14 October 26, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

RESTAURANT NEWS Monica Pier to the Third Street Halloween pies Promenade. Makeup artists will help Theatricum By Jill Weinlein aker Brianna Abrams hand- the first 100 attendees transform into crafts artisan pies with season- zombies. Stroll with spooky drinks BOO-tanicum 100th birthday on Friday, Oct. 27 Bal, all-natural ingredients made and enjoy festive food specials. ill Beer’s Theatricum beginning at 10:30 a.m. The Hill from scratch in small batches. Wristbands are $12 in advance; $15 Botanicum transforms into Le Petit Paris the day of the crawl. Participants he authentic Parisian brasserie Street side of the market will be Winston Pies offers full-sized pies, Wthe haunted BOO-tanicum on will receive $4 drafts, $5 well drinks Le Petit Paris is celebrating its decorated with 13,000 balloons. All miniature pies, hand pies and Saturday, Oct. 28 from 4 to 10 p.m. and $5 shots at participating loca- second anniversary tonight, Oct. 26 visitors will receive a slice of ven- PieBites. Stop in from Friday, Oct. The Halloween extravaganza fea- T tions including Rusty’s Surf Ranch, from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests will be dor Valerie Gordon’s 100-layer 27 through Tuesday, Oct. 31 for a tures festive food and creative liba- Big Dean’s, Del Frisco’s Grille, transported to France for an evening birthday cake, which will be deco- slice of Scary Cherry, Key Slime, tions, as well as a haunted house Cabo Cantina, Ye Old King’s Head of wine, entertainment, champagne rated with whole fruit and made Pumpkin Patch and Creepy and trick or treating. Listen to ghost and Barney’s Beanery. The official and hors d’oeuvres from Executive from 390 pounds of butter, choco- Cowgirl pie. 11678 San Vicente stories, play games and enjoy enter- Zombie After Party will be held at Chef Baptiste Grellier. 418 S. late, vanilla and strawberry jam. Blvd., (310)207-5743. tainment by Creative PlayGround, 1212 Santa Monica, on the Third Spring St., (214)217-4445. Many vendors will also serve nos- Peter Alsop and the comedy improv talgic items, including egg creams Street Promenade. 256 Santa group, Off the Grid. The haunted at McConnell’s Ice Cream, and oth- Zombie crawl in Monica Pier, (310)393-7437, house opens at 7 p.m.; general Grand Central ers will offer 100-cent specials. eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-santa- admission is $15; $10 for children Music begins 6 p.m., and guests in Santa Monica monica-zombie-crawl-tickets- 6-15 and free for children under 5. Market birthday vintage clothing may enter a cos- n Saturday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m., 32538669035. 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., he Grand Central Market tume contest at 8 p.m. 317 S. zombies will pub crawl from (310)455-3723. Tdowntown is celebrating its Broadway, (213)624-2378. ORusty’s Surf Ranch at the Santa See Restaurant News page 17

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flavors of grapefruit and passion fruit accent- with their produce for over 20 Pine & Crane ed by citrusy hops. It’s the perfect pairing with years. When available, guests din- the beef roll. ing at Pine & Crane can purchase Wine can be ordered by the glass or bottle. Ku’s produce to take home. leaves you pining The rotating list might include a Teutonic We ordered the wood ear mush- Riesling from the Willamette Valley offering rooms grown at Ku’s farm. The for more notes of apple, honeysuckle and pear. The chef adds sesame oil, soy sauce C h a h a l e m and a little rice wine to dazzle C h a r d o n n a y them. I’ve often driven by Pine & Crane and have offers ripe gold- The eggplant from the farm is noticed a long line of people winding out the en apples with sliced and sautéed with basil and door. The popular Taiwanese-Chinese restau- hints of peach chiles until soft in texture and rant is a fast-casual operation where guests and papaya. It filled with wonderful balanced place their order at the counter and then find a pairs nicely with flavors. table or spot at the wooden communal table. the autumn Our friendly server brought us There’s room for 40 diners inside, or you can Kabocha squash a beef roll made with a deep-fried find a seat outside at the Sunset Triangle dumplings. scallion pancake that is rolled like space, but, you must take your food to go. By Jill Weinlein For those a burrito. This shareable dish is My friend Mary and I looked over the looking for sake, filled with pieces of seasoned chalkboard menu of shareable small plates, they offer a beef shank, long slices of cucum- vegetables and noodles, and selected a bever- Gekkeikan Nigori which is thicker, cloudy ber, scallions and cilantro. Cut age. There is a choice of exotic Chinese and and creamier in texture. They also pour a con- into four large bite size pieces, I Taiwanese loose leaf teas, iced teas including noisseur glass of sake, Sho Chiku Bai Junmai took one and dipped it into the a floral jasmine green tea, passionfruit black Ginjo offering a silky-smooth, rich texture accompanying slightly sweet tea, and bubble milk teas made with whole with fruity flavor. hoisin sauce with a touch of gin- photo by Jill Weinlein milk, house simple syrup and optional Boba We found a table for two along the wood ger. Mary raved about this popu- pearls. Bubble tea is a Taiwanese tea-based banquette wall and admired the modern din- lar roll, and we noticed over half The vegetables used to make the innovative dishes are drink invented in Tainan and Taichung in the ing room with concrete flooring, light wood the diners were enjoying a roll on from chef Vivian Ku’s family farm in Bakersfield 1980s. The taro milk tea is a creamy lavender ceiling and natural light streaming in from the their table. color made with real taro, whole milk, taro front windows. Our dishes were delivered to The Dan Dan noodles at Pine & Crane are on the rotating cold appetizer section, plus powder and optional chewy tapioca balls rest- our table rather quickly and first to arrive were prepared Taiwanese style rather than the noodles and rice. With so many more dishes ing on the bottom of the glass. Mary ordered four panfried Kabocha squash dumplings. spicier Sichuan version. They’re milder, with to try on the menu, I plan to come back again the sea salt black milk tea topped with an in- Kabocha is also known as Japanese pumpkin, more sesame, peanuts and just a dash of soon. house sea salt whipped cream. They also with an orange, fluffy texture that offers a house-made chili oil. The large white bowl of Pine & Crane does not take reservations, make a sea salt jasmine tea that is a delightful sweeter than butternut squash flavor. noodles had long strips of cucumber, small and seating is first-come, first-serve. I recom- balance of sweet and savory. Pine & Crane’s owner and chef Vivian Ku scallion medallions and sprigs of cilantro. mend calling ahead to see how busy they are For beer and wine drinkers they offer a offers organic, seasonal produce in many of The sesame-peanut sauce adds a touch of in the dining room. Open Wednesday through rotating selection of beers on draft including the dishes. She gets her veggies from her fam- sweetness to this shareable dish. Monday from 12 to 10 p.m. The restaurant is Smog City Little Bo Pils and a Boulevard ily farm in Bakersfield. The Ku farm has sup- There are about a dozen items to choose closed on Tuesdays. $$. 1521 Griffith Park Tropical Pale Ale that offers bright refreshing plied Asian markets in Southern California from on the small plate menu and even more Blvd. (323)668-1128.

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At 9:10 p.m., an unknown suspect At 11:45 p.m., an unknown sus- At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the pect committed a burglary in the burglarized a vehicle parked in the OLICE LOTTER 900 block of N. La Cienega. 6300 block of Hollywood. 8100 block of Beverly. P B An unknown suspect committed a Oct. 14 An unknown suspect burglarized a petty theft in the 700 block of N. vehicle parked in the 400 block of Kings at 11 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a N. Stanley at 11 p.m. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the vehicle parked near the corner of areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between Oct. 18 Hawthorn and Orange at 2:45 a.m. At 11 p.m., a suspect burglarized a Sept. 29 and Oct 21. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- vehicle parked near the corner of ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los At 12:24 a.m., an unknown sus- At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect McCadden Place and Hawthorn. Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles pect committed a petty theft in the committed a petty theft in the 7900 County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and 7100 block of Santa Monica. block of Beverly. Oct. 18 the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- pect was approximately 5 feet 2 burglary in the 900 block of Curson burglary in the 6300 block of tim near the corner of Gower and Beverly Hills Police inches tall and 120 pounds. The at noon. Drexel at 1 p.m. Rosewood at 8:30 a.m. loss was estimated at $3,660. Department At 12:24 p.m., an unknown sus- At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a petty theft in the committed a petty theft in the 800 committed a petty theft in the 700 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 7100 block of Santa Monica. block of S. Cochran. block of Wilcox. An identity theft was reported in At 8:40 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a the 9200 block of Beverly at 3:15 committed a burglary in the 200 petty theft in the 600 block of burglary in the 7400 block of vehicle parked near the corner of p.m. block of S. Oakhurst. Drive. The Robertson at 11:30 p.m. Melrose at 7:45 p.m. Orange and Hawthorn at 7:30 p.m. loss was estimated at $20. At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 11:45 p.m., an unknown sus- At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 400 An unknown suspect committed a Oct. 15 pect assaulted a victim in the 8200 stole a vehicle parked in the 6300 block of S. Wetherly Drive. The burglary in the 400 block of S. block of Sunset. block of Colgate. loss was estimated at $25. Almont Drive at 2:30 p.m. The loss At 12:05 a.m., an unknown sus- was estimated at $35,100. pect committed a petty theft near the corner of Vine and Yucca. Oct. 1 Oct. 19 Oct. 19 At 3:30 p.m., an unknown female At 2:30 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect suspect assaulted a victim in the assaulted a victim in the 1200 vehicle parked in the 900 block of petty theft in the 7600 block of W. committed a burglary in the 400 200 block of N. Canon Drive. The block of N. Laurel. S. Ogden at 12:30 a.m. Sunset at 2:24 a.m. block of Daniels Drive. The loss suspect was approximately 5 feet was estimated at $200. 5 inches tall and 175 pounds. An unknown suspect committed a At 3:47 a.m., an unknown suspect At 4:39 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 600 block of committed a burglary in the 8200 committed a petty theft in the 600 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a Robertson at 10:19 p.m. block of Beverly. block of N. June. burglary in the 100 block of S. burglary in the 100 block of Gale Wetherly Drive at 9:30 p.m. The Drive at 6 p.m. The loss was esti- An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a loss was estimated at $200. mated at $200. Oct. 20 vehicle parked in the 7000 block of burglary in the 400 block of S. At 7:20 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect Sunset at 6 a.m. Arnaz at 5:30 a.m. Oct. 2 committed a burglary in the 100 burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of N. La Cienega. The loss 7700 block of Hampton. At 6:50 a.m., an unknown suspect At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect At 3:36 p.m., an identity theft was committed a petty theft in the 6000 committed a petty theft in the 6400 reported in the 1400 block of Carla was estimated at $4,040. An unknown suspect committed a block of Romaine. block of Hollywood. Ridge. burglary in the 8900 block of Oct. 7 Beverly at 4 a.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect burglarized a An identity theft was reported in tim near the corner of Lorraine and vehicle parked near the corner of the 9900 block of Robbins Place at An unknown suspect committed a At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect Wilshire at 7:30 a.m. Ivar and Selma at 10:30 a.m. 8:51 p.m. burglary in the 1500 block of Loma Vista Drive at 2 a.m. The loss was robbed a victim in the 7500 block At 3:45 p.m., an unknown suspect estimated at $1,600. of Santa Monica. Oct. 16 At 11:17 p.m., an unknown sus- committed a petty theft in the 6200 pect committed a burglary in the An unknown suspect burglarized a At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Hollywood. 100 block of N. Willaman Drive. At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 200 vehicle parked in the 700 block of committed a petty theft in the 8000 The loss was estimated at An unknown suspect burglarized a block of N. Maple Drive. The loss N. Alfred at 9 p.m. block of W. Sunset. $31,200. vehicle parked near the corner of was estimated at $6,100. At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a Orange and Sunset at 11:15 p.m. Oct. 3 burglarized a vehicle parked near burglary in the 6300 block of Oct. 8 the corner of Havenhurst and Drexel at 11 a.m. Oct. 20 At 10 a.m., an identity theft was Santa Monica. At 6:42 a.m., an unknown suspect reported in the 400 block of N. At 2:25 p.m., an unknown suspect At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 700 Rodeo Drive. assaulted a victim near the corner stole a vehicle parked in the 400 block of N. Oakhurst Drive. The Los Angeles Police of Melrose and Highland. block of S. Detroit. Two unknown female suspects suspect was approximately 24 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall and committed a grand theft in the Department An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect assaulted a 165 pounds. 9900 block of Santa Monica at victim in the 7100 block of W. victim near the corner of Second 11:16 a.m. The suspects were Oct. 12 Sunset at 3:30 p.m. and La Brea at 1:20 a.m. approximately 5 feet 4 inches to 5 An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 9100 block of At 12:50 a.m., an unknown sus- feet 6 inches tall and 120 to 180 At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 6:38 a.m., an unknown suspect Olympic at 4 p.m. The loss was pect robbed a victim in the 7600 pounds. The loss was estimated at committed a petty grand near the stole a bicycle in the 800 block of estimated at $50. block of Sunset. $6,160. corner of Melrose and Vine. N. La Brea. At 5:50 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect burglarized a Oct. 4 committed a burglary near the cor- tim near the corner of Third and Oct. 17 vehicle parked in the 4200 block of ner of Olympic and south Wetherly Arden at 3:35 p.m. An identity theft was reported in An unknown suspect committed a Wilshire at 7 a.m. the 600 block of N. Beverly at 8:56 Drive. The loss was estimated at At 7:25 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 900 block of a.m. $100. committed a burglary in the 600 Crenshaw at 3 a.m. At 10:27 a.m., an unknown sus- block of N. Sierra Bonita. pect robbed a victim in the 400 At 9:45 p.m., an unknown male Oct. 15 At 3:25 a.m., an unknown suspect block of N. La Brea. suspect assaulted a victim in the An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked in the 8400 block of Wilshire. The sus- At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 300 block of N. 600 block of S. Muirfield. An unknown suspect assaulted a pect was approximately 5 feet 6 committed a grand theft in the 900 McCadden Place at 8:30 p.m. victim near the corner of Sunset inches tall and 140 pounds. block of Bedford. The loss was An unknown suspect committed a and Bronson at 1:10 p.m. estimated at $93,912. At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 1400 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a At 9:40 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked near Sycamore at 11 a.m. grand theft in the 200 block of S. committed a burglary in the 6600 the corner of La Brea and Sixth. Beverly Drive at 10:05 a.m. The West Hollywood At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Santa Monica. suspect was approximately 5 feet Sheriff’s Station An unknown suspect stole a vehi- committed a petty theft in the 8 inches tall. The loss was esti- An unknown suspect committed a cle parked in the 700 block of N. 67300 block of W. Third. mated at $3,000. burglary in the 600 block of S. Oct. 16 Alfred at 9 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a McCadden Place at 10:30 p.m. Oct. 5 At 10:40 a.m., an unknown sus- petty theft in the 5400 block of pect stole a vehicle parked in the Oct. 13 Wilshire at 2 p.m. At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect At 10:25 a.m., an unknown female 1000 block of Genesee. burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- suspect committed a grand theft in At 4:15 p.m., an unknown suspect 5600 block of Wilshire. pect stole a vehicle parked near the 400 block of N. Beverly Drive. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- committed a petty theft in the 1800 the corner of Gower and Harold. The suspect was approximately 5 cle parked in the 1000 block of N. block of Whitley. Oct. 21 feet 5 inches tall. The loss was Ogden at 11:14 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a estimated at $6,400. An unknown suspect burglarized a At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft near the corner of vehicle parked in the 1400 block of committed a petty theft near the Oct. 17 Hollywood and Vine at 1 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a N. Poinsettia at 6 p.m. corner of Sunset and Wilcox. burglary in the 500 block of Usher At noon, an unknown suspect At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a Place at noon. The loss was esti- committed a petty theft in the 8200 committed a petty theft near the committed a theft in the 5500 block burglary in the 8400 block of W. mated at $1,790. block of Romaine. corner of El Centro and Sunset. of Wilshire. Third at 5:40 a.m. At 3:45 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 10:10 a.m., an unknown sus- committed a grand theft in the 200 burglary in the 1200 block of Fuller petty theft near the corner of tim in the 500 block of N. Fuller at pect robbed a victim in the 900 block of N. Rodeo Drive. The sus- at noon. Sunset and Highland at 5:30 p.m. 9:20 p.m. block of Vine. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 October 26, 2017

Halloween Red O’s Poison Margarita Enjoy The Poison Margarita at both Red O Santa Monica and Red O Los Angeles on Melrose. Created by Karen So and comprised of Casamigos FromRestaurant page 14 News Silver Tequila, triple sec and muddled blackberries, the libation is the per- fect poison to pick this Halloween. Sage notes will drive any spooky ghosts far, far away while you are left to sip this smoky margarita. Activated char- Finger features vanilla filling. coal gives this cocktail a hauntingly dark vibe, making the drink even more Halloween at Cookies include Skeleton, Day-of- suspicious. the-Dead Skull and Evil Doll, and The restaurants will also be serving a whimsical and magical Boiling E.P & L.P macarons shaped like jack o’- Casablanca Margarita made with Casamigos Silver Tequila, signature clar- .P & L.P Chef Louis Tikaram lanterns are filled with pumpkin ified lime, triple sec and dry ice, a most tried and true Halloween special offers black Hainanese chicken mousse, chocolate mousse and effects. Watch as it begins to "boil" and emit a dense, spooky fog. Erice – an Asian culinary delight apricot jam heart. The Witch Hat is Red O Los Angeles will be open for Halloween, Tuesday, Oct. 31 from ideal for sharing – through Tuesday, made with biscuit sablé, meringue, 5p.m. to 10p.m.; 8155 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, (323)655-5009; Oct. 31. On Saturday, Oct. 28, a butter cream chocolate and rolled RedORestaurant.com. Halloween monster-themed ball fondant. The bakers also make will be held on both levels; dress to Napoleon’s Grave with chocolate impress. The party at E.P. restaurant mousse and whipped cream with will have a hell theme, while heav- cookie crumble. 545 S. Olive St., en is the theme at the 5,500-square- (213)689-3240. photo by Karen So foot L.P. Rooftop. Tickets are required for the spirited evening, which features an open bar, appe- tizers, music and DJs. Tickets start Magee’s Kitchen at the Original at $65; visit ticektfly.com. Table Farmers Market celebrates 100 years and bottle service is available. 603 Magee’s Kitchen, the first eatery and oldest merchant at The Original S. La Cienega Blvd., (310)855- Farmers Market, corner of at Third and Fairfax, is celebrating its 100th 9955. anniversary with a centennial celebration on Friday, Oct. 27. A cake-cutting cutting ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. with speeches by dignitaries and the recognition of many decades-long Magee’s Free kids’ meal on employees. Among the team members being honored is José Ruiz, who has been carving meat at Magee’s Kitchen for nearly 50 years. Magee Halloween family members will greet guests including Phyllis Magee, daughter-in- isit Mohawk Bend in Echo law of original founder, Blanche Magee, and modern-day matriarch of Park on Tuesday, Oct. 31 from the business, and Dwayne Call, great-grand nephew of Blanche Magee V3 to 8 p.m. for Halloween fun. and fourth generation operations manager of the business. Children who bring a carved or A special $1 anniversary menu will be available with 12 of the origi- painted pumpkin will receive a free nal menu items like Magee’s famous corned beef sandwiches, ham sand- kids’ meal and candy, and can take wiches (the first menu item served at the Market in 1934), French dips pictures in a photo booth. Order the and cheese enchiladas. Libre Pie made with pumpkin, A canned food drive benefiting Greater West Hollywood Food pesto, spiced cashews, spinach, Coalition will also be held. For every canned good donated, customers mozzarella, tomato sauce and ricot- will receive $1 off their order. ta. Mohawk Bend will donate $4 Magee’s House of Nuts will offer freshly-made peanut butter for $1. from each Libre Pie purchase to “It’s difficult to put into words how much our 100th anniversary Casa Libre, a shelter for homeless means to our family,” Call said. “So many businesses have come and individuals under 18. 2141 W. gone in the last century, and I can only attribute our success to the time- Sunset Blvd., (213)483-2337. lessness of our traditions. There is nothing fancy about our products. We offer real food, cooked fresh and served with a smile. We are excited to celebrate our 100th birthday on October 27 and hope to remain a Los Angeles institution for 100 more years.” Downtown L.A. Magee’s at the Farmers Market is located at 6333 W. Third St. Crawloween 323)938-4127, or visit farmersmarketla.com and mageesnuts.com. ake a short stroll through down- town Los Angeles on Tuesday, TOct. 31 while wearing a costume Dia de los Muertos and visit multiple restaurants and bars serving $5 beers, $5 punches and $7 cocktails. Participating Celebration! restaurants include Sixth Street Tavern, Library Bar, Beelman’s Pub and Spring Street. 630 W. Sixth St., (213)614-1900; 630 W. Sixth St. #116a, (213)614-0053; 600 S. Taking the See Spring St., (213)622-1022; 626 S. Spring St. B, (213)622-5859. railroad back to STEAM the 1800s! Engines & Cars Halloween cocktails from the movies! Steam Train at Katsura Departs atsura is serving Headless Location: Horseman cocktails through Sat. & Sun. 364 Main St. KHalloween made with Absolut 10am 12pm 2pm 4 pm Elyx, Baileys, pumpkin purée, cin- Fillmore, CA namon, simple syrup, a sprinkling of nutmeg and a cinnamon stick. Sat. Oct. 28 - Thurs. Nov. 2 BOOK YOUR VINTAGE STEAM TRAIN IN ADVANCE! 11777 San Vicente Blvd., Enjoy the Foods of Oaxaca! (323)525-2400; 800 W. Olympic Adults $25 Kids (4-12) $15 Chil (2-3) $10 • Mole Negro Oaxaqueno Blvd., (323)525-2400; 6300 23 months & under on adult lap FREE Hollywood Blvd., (323)525-2400. • Chicken en Mole S.T.E.A.M. is an educational approach to learning using Science, Technology, • Traditional Altar with adornments Engineering, Art & Math to guide students’ inquiry, dialogue and critical thinking. Costume Contest! Prizes! Scary good pastries The S.T.E.A.M. Festival is here to make learning fun with Steampunk themed at Pitchoun! Bakery workshops, games and entertainment. The worlds of Jules Verne and Leonardo Da Goodies & Giveaways! Vinci come together in historical settings like old train towns and museums itchoun! Bakery is offering new desserts with a whimsical inspiring young learners who love Steam engines and other extinct technology. PHalloween theme prepared from scratch each morning using locally- Steam train tickets do not include admission to The S.T.E.A.M. Festival. Visit sourced, organic ingredients. Bring thesteamfestival.com to purchase tickets. Halloween eclairs and festively Antonio’sMexican Restaurant decorated desserts to a Halloween party. The Monster is made with Visit FWRY.com or Call (805)524-2546 7470 Melrose Ave. • Los Angeles Valrhona Dulcey caramelized white 323-658-9060 chocolate filling, the Spider has to purchase Steam Train tickets! pumpkin filling and the Severed 18 October 26, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

back to SCHOOL Fillmore festival celebrates steam powered trains and S.T.E.A.M. technology Fall Semester happenings! The Fillmore & Western Railway S.T.E.A.M. facts. The festival also dren 2 to 3; and free for those 23 is hosting the S.T.E.A.M. (Science, features educational panels about months and younger. RSVP Technology, Engineering, Arts and historical items like antique cam- requested for the train rides, which Music) Festival on Saturday, Nov. 4 eras and musical instruments such depart at 10 a.m., noon, 2 and 4 and Sunday, Nov. 5, and is inviting as theremins. There will also be p.m. from 364 Main St., Fillmore. the public to view the 104-year-old improvisation workshops, junk Advance admission to the festival #14 operating steam engine and two build-offs and more. is $10; $15 day of the event. For movie prop steam engines. Vintage train rides are $25; $15 information, call (805)524-2546, Hop aboard for rides on vintage for children 4 to 12; $10 for chil- or visit fwry-blog.com. trains powered by the #14 Steam Engine during both days of the fes- tival, which is part science fair and part traveling circus. The S.T.E.A.M. Festival creates a world that co-exists in the old train and steam museums on the West Coast, featuring colorful entertain- ers, contraptions and spectacles. photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills Musical entertainment and a curat- Present for the ceremony were Sharona Kermani, Abner Kermani, Vice ed ensemble of steampunk music Chair Sonia Berman, Riley Kermani, Jake Kermani, Steven Kamara, Julia will add to the festive atmosphere. Kamara, Councilman Les Friedman, Commissioner Karen Popovich Levyn, Visitors can also enjoy a vendor Vice Mayor Julian Gold, James Kamara, Negar Kamara, Mayor Lili Bosse, alley with vintage merchandise. Steam machines will run at the Councilman John Mirisch, Commissioner Ori Blumenfeld, Chair Jerald Steam Engine and Machine dis- Friedman, Commissioner Annette Saleh and Councilman Robert play, and the museum will show- Wunderlich. case steam powered equipment. A scavenger hunt will take children to all corners of the festival photo courtesy of Fillmore & Western Railway Beverly Hills embraces winners for grounds to learn interesting Civility Award and Anti-Bullying contest In support of Civility Month, the in this case, bullying,” Kamara Beverly Hills students raise more than $3,000 for hurricane relief Beverly Hills City Council present- said. Students in the Beverly Hills Unified School District effort. “The goal is to teach our kids that even in the ed two awards and proclamations: The Embrace Civility Award was raised more than $3,000 this month in support of peo- most difficult situations, we can all make a difference.” the first place selection for the stu- established by the Human Relations ple affected by this summer’s devastating hurricanes. The Beverly Hills Unified School District plans to dent Bullying Prevention Video Commission to recognize people The first round of the district’s #BH1 for the Gulf hold additional fundraising activities throughout the Contest and the Sixth Annual who create positive, lasting change fundraising efforts will go directly to the Alief school year to assist school communities impacted by Embrace Civility Award on Oct. 17, in the community. Beverly Hills Independent School District in southwest Houston, natural disaster. for promoting civility in the city. resident Myra Lurie nominated Ida where an estimated 200 staff members lost their homes “If we start here, hopefully these Nalbandian and Karen Setian. and vehicles in the destruction from Hurricane Harvey actions will flow to the rest of the “Ida and Karen are leaders rais- in August. world. With all that is happening, ing awareness of distracted and Students, with the assistance of teachers and parent now more than ever, it is needed,” drunk driving through their work volunteers, collected donations at the district’s school said Sonia Berman, Human with the Every Fifteen Minutes pro- sites over a two-week period this month. The total Relations Commission vice chair. gram and the Vahagn Setian amount of money raised came to $3,180. The first award was given to Charitable Foundation,” Lurie said. “It’s important – because when something happens, James Kamara, a sixth-grade stu- Mayor Lili Bosse presented the not everyone is willing to help others,” said Daniela dent at El Rodeo for his first place award. Rabbanian, a fifth-grader at Hawthorne. “We did a pret- video in the commission’s Bullying “This award that was developed by ty good job because lots of kids worked to ask for dona- Prevention Video Contest. The the Human Relations Commission to tions - and we got lots of people to give donations” commission asked students in the honor the unsung heroes of our City “We wanted to reach out directly to another school community to create a video depict- in recognizing those that always give community, knowing that recovering and rebuilding photo courtesy of the Beverly Hills Unified School District ing how they can be “part of the and never expect anything in return,” from a disaster like this is going to take some time,” Horace Mann students Michaella Moawad and solution [against bullying].” In his Bosse said. said Beverly Vista School Principal Christian Fuhrer, Makena Pajar collected hurricane relief donations as video, Kamara encouraged his The Embrace Civility Award is who has been coordinating the #BH1 for the Gulf part of the school district’s “BH1 for the Gulf” effort. peers to be “upstanders” and not part of the ongoing, award-winning bystanders. Embrace Civility program which “An ‘Upstander’ is a person who promotes positive human relations speaks or acts in support of an indi- in all aspects of community life. vidual, and who sees wrong and For information, visit beverly- takes a stand against the injustice or hills.org/hrc. Rosewood STEM Magnet Urban Planning & Urban Design

NOW ENROLLING Application Deadline November 9 Rosewood is a K-5 Campus located in the West Hollywood area. We are a full school magnet with residential. Our unique focus of urban planning & urban design will ensure your child is prepared with 21st Century Skills and a curriculum that will allow for real life experiences and exploration. Though we are a STEM Magnet we nurture the whole child. www.rosewoodelementary.org or call (323)651-0166 503 N. Croft Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90048 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 October 26, 2017 Let’s Go Dodgers! Los Angeles is celebrating the Dodgers playing in the World Series for the first time since 1988 by painting the town blue. The Original Farmers Market, corner of Third and Fairfax, is showing its support for the Los Angeles Dodgers with a banner hanging from the Market’s iconic clock tower. Canter’s Deli and Bakery on Fairfax has changed its famous Black and White cookies to Blue and White, pic- tured right. And Pink’s Hot Dogs turned Dodger Blue for the occa- sion, see page 12. The team won the opening game on Tuesday, beat- ing the Houston Astros 3-1. Game two was played yesterday and con- cluded after press time. Game three will be played in Houston on Friday, Oct. 27, and game four is in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 28. The start time for both away games is 5 p.m. How are you showing your support for the Dodgers? Tweet us a photo @BeverlyPress #ThisTeam and GO DODGERS!

photo courtesy of the Beverly Hills Unified School District WeHo hosts Beverly Hills High School Halloween Youth kicks off new field Carnival in Beverly Hills school board President Mel Spitz, Superintendent Michael Bregy and Beverly Hills High School Principal Mark Mead participated in a ribbon-cutting for the new all-purpose turf field at the school’s home- Plummer Park coming football game on Oct. 20. The city of West Hollywood is School board members Noah Margo, Howard Goldstein and Isabel inviting families to the Youth Hacker, along with the high school’s coaches and student athletes partici- Halloween Carnival 2017 on pated in the celebration. Saturday, Oct. 28 from 2 to 5 p.m. at its new location in Plummer Park. The curious and delightful adventure through Wonderland will take place on the park’s Vista Lawn, located at 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. A costume contest will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and the event will fea- ture dancing, a magic show, face painting, caricatures, wax hands, a photo booth, entertainment and food trucks. Costumes are encouraged. The Youth Halloween Carnival is hosted by the city of West Hollywood’s Recreation Services Division. For informa- photo courtesy of KCCLA tion, call (323)848-6534, or visit weho.org. photo courtesy the Original Farmers Market Concert signals countdown to 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea The Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles presents “Dream of PyeongChang,” a special concert on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Wilshire Ebell Theatre. The concert celebrates the 100-day countdown of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. The Creative Traditional Orchestra of the National Gugak Center of Korea will perform heart-pounding rhythms that signify traditional Korean music. The concert is co-hosted by KCCLA and National Gugak Center, and sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The Wilshire Ebell Theatre is located at 401 W. Eighth St. The event is free, but tickets are required. For tickets and information, call (323)936- 3015 or (323)936-7141, or visit kccla.org.

Let us know what’s happening at your school! Send us news and photos of students, teachers, administrators and athletes to [email protected] and we will consider publishing it in our Schools section. The information will also appear on our website at beverlypress.com 20 October 26, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Fifteen horror films to watch once you binge ‘Stranger Things’ season 2

Last summer, “Stranger Things,” mental asylum fight back with the the best new TV series of the year, help of Nancy Thompson (Heather brought the ’80s nostalgia. From an Langenkamp), reprising her role Eggo-loving psychokinetic to pre- from the first film. These warriors teens on a “Goonies” adventure, the understand the “Stranger Things” Duffy Brothers’ Netflix series way: don’t run, bust out a baseball blended horror, sci-fi and all things bat with nails in it and start swing- nerdy in something more accessible ing. “Altered States” (1980) to non-genre fans. But season 1 is done, and season “Silent Hill” (2006) Dr. Eddie Jessup (Willian Hurt) 2’s premiere at midnight will go by has trouble enjoying a simple life, quickly. Us media addicts need our This video-game adaptation is favoring his research in a sensory photo courtesy of Netflix next fix quick, so come Saturday disgusting, but director Christophe deprivation chamber (I can only Millie Bobby Brown stars as Eleven in “Stranger Things.” afternoon when we’re in a show Gans knows how to bring this assume the scientists overseeing hole but wanna keep the “Stranger town stuck in limbo to life, even if Eleven read a few of his papers). Things” creepfest going for the its occupants are dead. Tread care- The more the dear doctor spends in installing Christmas lights around cult to imagine the Duffy Brothers Halloween season, I present you fully through these eerie streets; that chamber, however, the more her house to communicate with her pitching their series without men- with enough horror films and a cou- this film doesn’t go down easy. his genetic makeup begins to son missing in the upside-down tioning “Super 8,” writer-director ple TV series to tide you over until change. But don’t worry folks, his dimension is the most obvious J.J. Abrams’ own love letter to the season 3 next year. “Phantasm II” (1988) cute rump remains intact all homage to “Poltergeist.” Need I ’80s. An alien terrorizing a small throughout. continue? town thanks to a botched secret “Fringe” (2008-2013) When you take a stand against military project, all chronicled by supernatural forces, do it with “Poltergeist” (1982) “Super 8” (2011) some nerdy kids. Thank you This isn’t “The X Files.” A spe- some sweet toys, like two double- Abrams, your only original film cial FBI team must research fringe barreled shotguns soldered togeth- In “Stranger Things,” the entire Yes, “Stranger Things” is paved the way for something mag- and pseudo-science experiments er or a homemade flamethrower. sequence of Joyce (Winona Ryder) incredibly self-aware, but it’s diffi- ical. gone very wrong. The series’ jour- Films like these are the reason we neys into viral outbreaks, parallel don’t question Nancy (Natalia dimensions and, most notably, Dyer) and Jon (Charlie Heaton) in flashbacks into Dr. Walter Bishop’s “Stranger Things” when they NOW (John Noble) human experiments boobytrap a house to take on the decades prior, often alongside a Demogorgon. Plus, where else will LEASING YOUR NEW HOME partner played by Leonard Nimoy, someone say, “hunchback appari- all make for some spooky ventures tion,” without breaking character? into the unknown. “Let Me In” (2010) “Hellraiser” (1987) Based on Swedish film “Let the While most of “Hellraiser” Right One In,” this remake pro- focuses on a dead man swaying a vides us with a new perspective on former fling to feed him bodies so the story of a blood-sucking 12- he can regenerate his human form, year-old (Chloë Grace Moretz) the dimension he escapes from is seducing a local boy (Kodi Smit- far more intriguing. Cue Pinhead McPhee) to be her companion. (Doug Bradley) and his gang of Changing the time period to 1983 S&M misfits. The film’s far from – complete with several references incredible, but it provides us a to the Now & Laters jingle – glimpse into a background – or breaks up gruesome kills with a upside-down – dimension. dash of nostalgia. Sound like another ’80s homage? “From Beyond” (1986) “Scanners” (1981) Speaking of raunchy sci-fi films, the “Re-Animator” team reunites This David Cronenberg film when Dr. Tillinghast (Jeffrey depicts folks like “Stranger Combs) creates a device that can Things’” Eleven (Millie Bobby see into another realm, the beyond, Brown) with special abilities. but what gazes back might mark the Called Scanners, these gifted folks end for humanity, and it most can read minds and even hack into assuredly results in some exploita- computers. It’s hard not to note the tion violence. similarities, though no other story ends quite as violently as anything “Paperhouse” (1988) by Cronenberg.

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Festival transports moviegoers Israel’s most popular TV shows, across the world and provides audi- “Fauda” and “Mossad 101.” ences with the opportunity to expe- Single VIP tickets for the opening rience the rich Israeli culture first night gala are $150, while non-VIP IsraeliIsrael Film Festival Film Founder Festival and Arnon Milchan, returns owner of New forFestival, 31st presenting year the largest hand.” tickets are $50. For information, Executive Director Meir Fenigstein Regency Productions. showcase ever of Israeli films and, Among the films being shown visit IsraelFilmFestival.com. To announced that on Sunday, Nov. 5, The 31st edition of the Israel for the first time, television pro- are “Longing,” “The Testament” purchase tickets, call (310)247- Emmy and Golden Globe winner Film Festival in L.A. will run from gramming, in the United States,” and “Scaffolding,” as well as the 1800 or email Jeffrey Tambor will receive the Nov. 5-21. Festival screenings will Fenigstein said. “The Israel Film second season premieres of two of [email protected]. 2017 IFF Achievement in take place at the Ahrya Fine Arts by Television Award, and the award- Laemmle in Beverly Hills, winning Israeli actor Lior Laemmle Royal Theater in West Ashkenazi will be honored with the L.A. and the Laemmle Town 2017 IFF Cinematic Achievement Center 5 in Encino. The Opening Award at the 31st Israel Film Night film is Yariv Mozer’s docu- CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD Festival Opening Night Gala, mentary “Ben-Gurion, Epilogue,” Award Presentation and Screening winner of the 2017 Israeli Academy PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE at the Steve Tisch Cinema Center at Ophir Award for Best the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. Documentary, to be screened fol- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood City Council will hold a Public This year’s festival chairman is lowing the award presentation at Hearing to consider the following item: Adam Berkowitz, co-head of TV at the Saban Theatre. Creative Artists Agency. Serving as “We are so proud to announce the LOCATIONS: ALL COMMERCIAL ZONES CITYWIDE, West Hollywood, honorary chairman of the festival is lineup for the 31st Israel Film California

REQUEST: The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of changes to Title 19 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code regulating cannabis- related land uses as allowed under state law, including the following uses: adult-use retail sales, medical-use dispensaries, cannabis deliveries and cannabis consump- tion areas for on-site consumption and ancillary uses as permitted under existing code requirements.

This zone text amendment is being processed concurrently with changes to Title 5 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code related to changes to the City’s business license ordinance for cannabis related businesses, with amendments and additions to the City’s Master Fee Resolution for fiscal year 2017-18, related to cannabis licenses.

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

APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood

TIME/PLACE Monday, November 6, 2017 OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – photo courtesy Getty Images for IMF Council Chambers Actor and comedian Ray Romano hosts the International Myeloma 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard Foundation’s annual Comedy Celebration, which raises funds in the fight West Hollywood, CA 90069 against bone marrow cancer. ZONES: All Commercial Zones

ENVIRONMENTAL International Myeloma Foundation STATUS: Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section §15061 (Review for to hold annual comedy celebration Exemption). On Saturday, Nov. 4, the Comedy Celebration has featured The staff report will be available on Wednesday, Wednesday, November 1, 2017, International Myeloma Foundation over 50 celebrity comedians and will present its 11th annual musical performers, and raised at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Comedy Celebration at the more than $6 million for research Boulevard, and on-line at www.weho.org Wilshire Ebell Theatre. Actor and to find a cure for myeloma. comedian Ray Romano will host For the fifth year, the event also IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those an evening of comedy that will fea- supports the IMF’s signature Black issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, ture performers Hannibal Buress, Swan Research Initiative, a collab- Rachel Feinstein, Nikki Glaser, orative global project to develop a or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood City Council, via Robert Klein, Marc Maron, Kumail cure for myeloma. Through the the Community Development Department at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. Nanjiani, Iliza Shlesinger and Fred Black Swan Research Initiative, Willard. the IMF is conducting 30 concur- To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Proceeds benefit the Peter Boyle rent studies, and is also supporting Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require special Research Fund, named for the studies around the world in assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing impaired), beloved actor who died in 2006 Iceland, Hungary and India. after a four-year battle with myelo- The evening will include a pre- you must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at ma – an incurable cancer of the show cocktail reception and silent (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City TDD line for the bone marrow plasma cells and one auction, two-hour comedy show hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. of the fastest growing blood can- and a post-show party for VIP tick- cers in the world. Since the first et holders. For information and Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provided event in 2007, the annual IMF tickets, visit comedy.myeloma.org. upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO-METRO (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net Peggy Albrecht Friendly House ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to express their opinion in this matter. honors supporters at annual gala For further information contact Jerry Hittleman, Senior Contract Planner, in the Peggy Albrecht Friendly House and Kat Von D with the Shining Community Development Department at (323) 848-6475, or via email at: will hold its 28th annual Awards Star Award. Luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 28 at A reception and silent auction [email protected] the Beverly Hilton Hotel in begin at 11 a.m., followed by the Beverly Hills. luncheon and awards ceremony at Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk The event honors Joe noon. Individual tickets are Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополни- Manganiello with the Man of the $200. the Beverly Hilton Hotel is Year Award, Eden Sassoon with located at 9876 Wilshire Blvd. For тельной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848- the Woman of the Year information, call Grant Associates 6826. Award, Harold Owens with at (323)904-4400, or email rebec- the Excellence in Service Award, [email protected]. 22 October 26, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

CedarsDr. Shlomo Melmed, dean executive recognizedendocrine text. for clinical work vice president of academic affairs Melmed has co-authored three and dean of the medical faculty at pituitary Endocrine Society Cedars-Sinai, has received the Clinical Practice Guidelines and 2018 Outstanding Scholarly served on the organization’s coun- Physician Award from the cil. In 2004, he received the soci- Star unveiled for fallen Endocrine Society, the largest glob- ety’s Clinical Investigator Award, al membership organization repre- and in 2010 he was awarded the senting professionals in Foundation IPSEN Endocrine officers in Hollywood endocrinology. The annual award Regulation Prize and the recognizes outstanding contribu- Transatlantic Medal of the Society tions to the practice of clinical for Endocrinology. endocrinology in academic set- The 2018 Outstanding Scholarly tings. Physician Award will be presented In announcing the honor, the at ENDO 2018, the Endocrine Endocrine Society praised Melmed Society’s annual meeting in March for “integrating clinical practice 2018 in Chicago. The society has with cutting-edge pituitary discov- more than 18,000 members, includ- ery.” An internationally recognized ing scientists, physicians, educa- authority on pituitary medicine, tors, nurses and students, in 122 Melmed is a professor of medicine countries. Dr. Shlomo Melmed and the Helene A. and Philip E. Hixon Distinguished Chair in Investigative Medicine at Cedars- Sinai. His research focuses on the by Myles Mellor pituitary gland, which plays a Crossword Puzzle major role in regulating the body’s hormonal system, and controlling growth and metabolism. In landmark studies, Melmed has uncovered mechanisms of pituitary tumor development. He has identi- fied novel molecules as targets for developing therapies for tumors. Throughout his career, Melmed has trained more than 70 physi- cians, scientists and graduate stu- dents who are now in leading posi- tions in academic endocrinology worldwide. He is also editor-in- chief of The Pituitary, a compre- hensive textbook devoted to the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treat- Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (left), the late ment of pituitary disorders, and co- Honorary Mayor of Hollywood Johnny Grant and former Los editor of the Williams Textbook of Angeles Police Department Chief William Bratton unveiled a Endocrinology, the standard global Hollywood Walk of Fame star for Hollywood Division officers killed in the line of duty in this photograph from the March 16, 2006, issue of the Park Labrea News and Beverly Press. On Monday, repre- sentatives of the LAPD, city officials and members of the County warns Hollywood Chamber of Commerce rededicated the star and added the name of Officer Nicholas Lee, who was killed in the line of duty in 2014. For information, see page 1. about importance Across 3. Celestial bear 1. Put down 4. Show pleasure of flu shots 5. Weaponry 5. Mysterious The Los Angeles County 9. Down the ___! 6. Have the throne Department of Public Health is 14. Bygone time 7. Aim Cedars launches postpartum reminding everyone six months of 15. Dance 8. Spiny shrub age and older to get an annual flu 16. Hello at a luau 9. Odium vaccine. Influenza vaccinations 17. Space agency 10. Not silently depression screening program will be available at no-cost to resi- 18. “See ya!” 11. Dot on a map Every year, more than 6,500 uate new mothers for postpartum dents at public health centers, pub- 19. Specifically 12. Dapper women give birth at Cedars-Sinai depression one or two days after giv- lic libraries and more than 100 20. Sunday morning spread 13. Biblical verb Medical Center. Now, all new moth- ing birth but before the women leave community vaccination events ers are being screened for one of the the hospital. New mothers are asked throughout the county. Flu vaccina- 23. Hotel 21. Bean often “refried” most underdiagnosed and under- a range of questions, including tion is also available at community 24. Conducted 22. Go red treated medical conditions in whether they are feeling down, clinics, pharmacies or through reg- 25. Adjust 25. Pursuing women: postpartum depression. depressed or hopeless. Other ques- ular health care providers. 29. Veggie 26. Visibly upset According to the Centers for tions are designed to gauge a “Getting an annual flu vaccine is 31. Egyptian cobra 27. Tint Disease Control and Prevention, 11 woman’s self-esteem after child- the best way to protect yourself and 34. Gridiron move 28. Free percent of women who give birth birth, asking if she feels bad about your family from the flu,” said Dr. 35. Sheep discussions 29. Angel each year report symptoms of post- herself, feels like a failure or if she Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, interim 36. Adamantly against 30. Rate partum depression. Only a small thinks she is letting her family down health officer for Los Angeles 37. Indian entree 31. Bracelet locale number get help, leaving many with in any way. County. “Since it takes about two 40. As a result 32. Guide the course the serious, untreated condition. If the screening does not reveal weeks after vaccination for the 41. Best with wine 33. Beer order “Postpartum depression not only any persistent symptoms of postpar- body to develop full immunity, we 42. Found a new tenant for 35. Esprit impacts the mother, but also her tum depression, women still are encourage everyone to get vacci- 43. Sandwich choice 36. Genus of maples whole family,” said Dr. Sarah J. offered a pamphlet with guidance nated as soon as possible to reduce 44. Debatable 38. Frankincense and myrrh, Kilpatrick, chair of the Cedars-Sinai and resources in case they encounter their risk for getting the flu.” 45. Users of clotheslines but not gold Department of Obstetrics and problems after leaving the hospital. For the fourth consecutive year, 46. Galley need 39. Galway native Gynecology. “It is extremely impor- For new mothers showing signs of L.A. County Library will partner 47. Pack animal 44. Relatives of Tahitians tant we try to identify depression and moderate-to-severe depression, the with Public Health to provide free then offer interventions to support program offers referrals for interven- flu vaccines at 17 community 48. Mexican breakfast choice 45. Mount the mother and her family.” tions that can include talk therapy, libraries throughout the county. 57. Enthusiasm 46. Not perfectly round The new Postpartum Depression support groups, medication and “Even healthy people can get 58. Animal instinct 47. Choler Screening, Education and Referral lifestyle changes to improve sleep, very sick from the flu and spread it 59. Perfume bottle 48. Kind of seal Program at Cedars-Sinai aims to exercise and diet. to others. Visit your local library 60. Forearm bones 49. Mountain range address the problem in a comprehen- “So many women are suffering and get a flu shot while you are 61. ‘’It’s __ real!’’ 50. Purplish tuber sive way. The program reflects a silently,” said Dr. Eynav Accortt, a there,” said Dr. Barbara Ferrer, 62. Off-the-wall effect 51. The name for a Rolling Stones growing consensus among health- clinical psychologist and an assistant director of Public Health. 63. Carries on slowly Tuesday care providers about the importance professor in the Department of During the 2016-17 season, there 64. Place to play 52. Pi r-squared of diagnosing and treating the condi- Obstetrics and Gynecology. “If we were 77 flu-related deaths in L.A. 65. Big loss 53. Penultimate fairy tale word tion. It builds on another Cedars- can routinely screen for depression County. Some flu shot clinics will 54. Act to eradicate organized crime Sinai effort, started in 2014, to when women are in our care, we can also make hepatitis A vaccination Down 55. Home to Honolulu screen all admitted patients for get them the help they need.” available to at-risk individuals. For 1. Lip-___ 56. Modern bandit depression. For information, visit cedars- information, visit Public- 2. Ham’s father Through the program, nurses eval- sinai.org. Health.LACounty.gov. See Answers page 26 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 October 26, 2017

Writers Guild Theater to commemorate 70th anniversary of the Hollywood Blacklist A celebrity-packed event com- of having communist ties or include special video presenta- memorating the 70th anniversary sympathies. To avoid blacklist- tions from Lee Grant and Ed of the Hollywood Blacklist is set ing, witnesses were asked to Asner, and a clip on blacklisted for Friday, Oct. 27 at the Writers name alleged communists. Those screenwriters from the new Guild Theater in Beverly Hills. who refused saw their careers French documentary “Red In Victims and surviving relatives crushed. Blue.” Surviving Blacklistees will re-enact the infamous House Oct. 27 marks 70 years to the will appear in person, including Un-American Activities day that the first subpoenaed 100-year-old actress Marsha Committee hearings, with partic- “Hollywood Ten” witness testi- Hunt and 97-year-old writer ipation from celebrities and fied in 1947 to HUAC. This led Norma Barzman, plus relatives of activists including Richard to imprisoning and fining the Blacklist-related figures, includ- Dreyfuss, Rosario Dawson, Mike Hollywood Ten for contempt of ing Kirk Douglas’ granddaughter Farrell, Illeana Douglas, James Congress and eventually the Kelsey and Robert Lees’ grand- Cromwell, Andrea Marcovicci, blacklisting of more than 300 daughter Tania Verafield. Five Turner Classic Movies host Ben writers, directors, actors and daughters of actor Lionel Stander Mankiewicz, former Writers singers, setting the stage for the will jointly read his fiery HUAC Guild of America, West McCarthy era. The Blacklist last- testimony. Dennis Kaye’s band President Howard Rodman and ed until about 1960, when Dalton Swing Inc. will perform songs Hector Villagra, executive direc- Trumbo received screenwriting from Blacklist-related movies tor of the ACLU of Southern credit for the such as “The Way We Were.” California. movies “Exodus” and “Spartacus For information, visit generos- The Hollywood Blacklist .” ity.com/fundraising/hollywood- denied work to artists suspected The commemoration will blacklist-tribute. photo courtesy of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Natural History Museum unveils AHF calls on drugmaker for price reduction design for new project on tenofovir-based drugs The Natural History Museum of Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Banc On Oct. 17, AIDS Healthcare nerstone of other big money margins on the drug. But the teno- Los Angeles County has unveiled of California Stadium (home of the Foundation called on Gilead Gilead combination HIV/AIDS fovir patent expires in just a few concept designs by Los Angeles Los Angeles Football Club, opening Sciences, Inc. to reduce the price treatment therapies including short weeks, meaning the generic architecture firm Frederick Fisher May 2018), the City Rose Garden of its tenofovir-based drug regi- Atripla, Complera and Stribild, as market for the drug will open and Partners that would support and Expo Center and the future mens by as much as 90 percent. well as Truvada, Gilead’s block- widely,” said Michael Weinstein, new uses for the west and south Lucas Museum of Narrative Art The California drug company buster HIV/AIDS treatment that president of AHF. “As a result, sides of the 104-year-old museum (scheduled to open across from has made billions in sales from its is also the medication component with the patent ending and gener- and establish new points of entry NHM in 2021). tenofovir-based drugs since the used for pre-exposure prophylax- ic versions on the horizon, we call into the building from Exposition In collaboration with the muse- FDA first approved Gilead’s teno- is, otherwise known as PrEP, to on Gilead for an immediate nine- Park. um, FF&P has developed a facilities fovir disoproxil fumarate, branded prevent HIV acquisition. ty-percent reduction across the Following a period of strategic program plan for the Exposition as Viread, on Oct. 26, 2001. The “Gilead has made untold bil- board on the price of all tenofovir- planning for the future, the muse- Park museum campus that will patent is set to expire on Dec. 15 lions off of tenofovir in its various based drugs – including on um’s West/South Project is the first focus primarily on areas that were with the patent on a pediatric ver- treatment combinations since its Truvada, as well as combination major step of an ambitious 10-year not addressed by the decade-long sion of the drug set to expire in introduction in 2001. More therapies using tenofovir that program to revitalize it’s profile as NHM Next transformation complet- early 2018. recently, it tried to extend its Gilead makes in partnership with the historic hub of Exposition Park, ed in 2013, with an eye toward fur- Since FDA approval of the drug patent monopoly on tenofovir in companies like BMS and and reimagine the physical space ther increasing flexibility, capacity in 2001, Viread has become a cor- order to maintain enormous profit Janssen.” and programs of its world- and transparency of the museum’s renowned Ice Age fossil site at the gallery space, creating a new study La Brea Tar Pits and Museum in center for Los Angeles and educa- Hancock Park. tional spaces, and enhancing the vis- “Exposition Park, and the ible storage of its collections. A key Natural History Museum as its component of the program plan is a anchor, is about to enter the world multi-purpose, immersive theater stage as a cultural, entertainment, that will serve as a meeting space sports, and education destination,” for dialogue about critical issues said County Board Chairman Mark affecting our natural and cultural Ridley-Thomas. “Its audiences are worlds, and as a vital gathering twofold: local Los Angeles County place for the community and neigh- residents and visitors from all over borhoods around Exposition Park. the world, and the park partners The FF&P facilities program need to connect with both. This plan for museum will serve as a new project provides a vibrant and road map for the subsequent archi- transparent window into the mys- tectural design process. Los teries of our world and will be an Angeles County is supporting the exciting and welcoming venue for project with $2.5 million to develop the entire community.” the next round of schematic designs Exposition Park is home to a and testing to determine the scope number of major destinations in of the project. addition to the museum, including The Natural History Museum of the California Science Center, Los Angeles County is located at Science Center School, California 900 Exposition Blvd. For informa- African American Museum, Los tion, visit nhm.org.

Celebrate the Halloween season with Dept. of Recreation and Parks The Los Angeles Department of will be hosting its Halloween Ghost Recreation and Parks has a full Theme event, and Silver Lake schedule of family-friendly gather- Recreation Center will hold its ings planned throughout the 13th Halloween Carnival. And from 4 to district for Halloween. 8 p.m. Bellevue Recreation Center On Saturday, Oct. 28, from 4 to 8 in Silver Lake will host its p.m., Echo Park Recreation Halloween Carnival. In East Complex will present its Dia de los Hollywood, the Lemon Grove Muertos Festival, and the Yucca Recreation Center will present its Community Center in Hollywood Halloween Carnival from 5 to 9 will hold its Halloween in Oz event. p.m. On Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 3 to 7 For information and locations, p.m., Hollywood Recreation Center visit laparks.org. 24 October 26, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

LA Philharmonic welcomes L.A.L.A. Zoo LightsZoo returns Lights for its 2017 sets zoo aglow fourth year for seven weeks from Friday, Nov. 17 through principal guest conductor Sunday, Jan. 7. The holiday desti- nation sets the zoo aglow with LED lights, a disco ball forest, glittering twinkle tunnel, 3-D animated pro- jections and more. New features add to the night- time holiday delight, including a musical holiday tree experience, a reimagined water show, a “North Pole” setting for Santa photos, glowing “Northern Lights” and a “Wild Wonderland” finale spot- lighting endangered and vulnerable species. An instant hit since its 2014 debut, L.A. Zoo Lights offers a self-guided 60- to 90-minute walk- ing tour through the zoo. Visitors can also enjoy the only opportunity photo by Simon Fowler in L.A. to see a herd of reindeer in the “Reindeer Village” habitat. Susanna Mälkki’s first season as the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s L.A. Zoo Lights has attracted over principal guest conductor features a mix of new music and core 500,000 people – a vast number of composers, across three subscription weeks and a Green Umbrella whom consumed 10,000 gallons of concert, beginning Oct. 27 and concluding Jan. 23. steaming hot chocolate and 30,000 For her first concert, Mälkki pairs with a fellow new music champion, churros in 2016. The aforemen- violinist Leila Josefowicz, in a program featuring the U.S. premiere tioned goodies and other seasonal of Luca Francesconi’s “Duende - The Dark Notes,” a work they pre- treats – including Smore’s Sundaes, miered in 2014. The program also presents two works by Berlioz – handcrafted gourmet pizza slices, “‘Queen Mab’ Scherzo” and “Symphonie fantastique.” craft beer by Golden Road and sweet and savory pretzels with Next for Mälkki are the Thursday, Nov. 2 through Sunday, Nov. 5 warm dipping sauces, and light- presentations of Mendelssohn’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The themed souvenirs – are available performances feature the complete Mendelssohn incidental music for purchase. interspersed with scenes from the Shakespeare play. Photos with Santa on select dates For more information, visit laphil.com. are also available for an additional fee, and the zoo’s hand-crafted Tom Mankiewicz Conservation photo by Jamie Pham Carousel is open during L.A. Zoo Visitors can bask in the glow of thousands of LED lights during the annu- Lights, with $3 per person on-site al L.A. Zoo Lights holiday event. Korean American Coalition tickets. From Nov. 17 to 22, L.A. Zoo Lights offers a “Preview Week” happy hours for guests ages 21 and The Los Angeles Zoo is located interns launch documentary with $10 discounted admission for older on Dec. 7 and 14, as well as a on 5333 Zoo Drive. For information After Korean American can effectuate change.” all ages, available online only. The Family New Year’s Eve for all and tickets, visit LAZoolights.org Coalition summer interns produced For information, visit kacla.org. zoo will also host exclusive holiday ages. or call (866)949-8007. a documentary called “Invisible Neighbors” to bring awareness to Korean homelessness in Los Angeles, they are launching a fundraising campaign to support a Korean homeless shelter and to fund student stipends for collecting data on Korean homelessness in Los Angeles – data that does not currently exist. The project first began with the goal of bringing attention to the reality of Korean homelessness in the community. Last summer, KAC interns explored the issue of Korean homelessness by meeting with local community organiza- tions, Korean community members and Korean people facing home- lessness. The students combined the stories in a documentary to spread awareness about homeless- ness. “I’ve called Koreatown home my entire life, but I never saw a Korean face on the streets,” said Audrey Jang, a junior at Pomona College and a 2017 KAC intern, “I was shocked to realize that Korean homelessness, especially among the elderly, is a much more wide- spread phenomenon than I thought. Working on this project this sum- mer was humbling and paradigm- shifting for me in many ways, and I especially hope that other young Korean Americans will join the movement to act on this critical issue.” “The general public is seldom witness to the growing homeless population in the Korean American community,” said KAC Executive Director Joon Bang. “A key com- ponent of our mission at KAC is to be a bridge for different genera- tions to collaborate and foster an environment where young leaders Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 October 26, 2017

JPA negotions continue in Beverly Hills From page 1 Homeless crisis could require meetings already scheduled a ‘senior level’ leader throughout November that we can From page 1 “The more precise it gets, the work out the final details of the more contentious it will be,” agreement,” school board member Feuer said. “I get that, but we Noah Margo said. “Certainly in cars. need to be in communities, time for a Nov. 30 deadline, per- “In the very short term, during engaging neighborhoods because haps even halfway through the this transitional phase between ... the voters have entrusted lead- month.” the moment we have now and the ers of our region with money “The parties have hammered out moment we have adequate per- from Measure HHH and Measure the final terms to the four corners of manent supportive housing, we H. The question now is where are the JPA contract, both the city staff need to have some safe locations we going to put the services and and our BHUSD staff should be for people who have cars and the housing?” that’s all they have,” Feuer said. Measure HHH, approved commended for the ... hours they photo courtesy of the Beverly Hills Unified School District put in cumulatively,” school board “Because that beats the heck out countywide in November 2016, The Future Focused Schools team has toured district facilities in its first member Howard Goldstein said. of sleeping on the street.” authorized $1.2 billion in bonds “They worked very hard in solidi- two meetings. It will meet a few more times before making reconfigura- Using motels that have to fund 10,000 housing units and fying a contract.” tion recommendations to the school board in December. “anachronistic business models” services for the homeless. Bregy said the inclusion of Teri for homeless housing could also Measure H, passed in March, cre- Angel, the city’s recreation services meetings. It’s scheduled to make a those honest conversations,” Bregy provide immediate relief and cir- ated a 0.25 percent sales tax to manager, on the Future Focused presentation to the board about said. cumvent the complexities of fund homeless services. In June, Schools team was meant to help reconfiguration options in At the team’s next meeting, on acquiring or building new hous- the County Supervisors approved strengthen the relationship between December. Nov. 1, it will receive data and ing. a spending plan that includes $19 the two sides. Molly Petersen, a special educa- more detailed information about “Here we have existing infra- million of outreach, $69 million The team was assembled by the tion teacher at Beverly Hills High the district’s facilities, staffing, structure,” he said. “You don’t to improve and expand the emer- district to develop recommenda- School, was added to the team after finances and programming. need to buy the land, you don’t gency shelter system, and $62 tions for reconfiguration. School its first meeting, bringing the total “We want to look at where we need to entitle it, you don’t need million for rapid rehousing ser- board members have long dis- number of members to 22. are now,” Bregy said. “So we’ll be to build on it. There are no needs vices. cussed reconfiguring the district’s “Our first two meetings have providing our team with where we for a whole series of events that The city attorney’s idea for a four K-8 schools as a way of bol- really been centered around prepar- are now with our enrollment, we will slow down the process. “senior level” leader, someone stering programming and saving ing this team and this group to be want to look at what programs are These exist right now. Why don’t who “lives and breathes this money. The Future Focused ready to have these conversations, in each building and really just do a we transform them, if they’re not issue,” would oversee and coor- Schools team has toured each of but also in the same time build and state of the district with our team at succeeding in our community, dinate the city’s efforts to combat the schools, and Beverly Hills strengthen relationships with the this next meeting and really explain into housing for people who are homelessness. High School, during its first two people on the team in order to have and show where we are at.” homeless?” “We need to treat homeless- An ordinance to make the idea ness like the emergency it is, and a reality will go before the city’s there needs to be someone tanta- Planning Commission next mount to a FEMA director who’s month, en route to consideration terrific at logistics and execution by the City Council. who is in charge and everyone Two appointed by Bargar to county As far as events that slow down knows it,” he said. the process, Feuer referred to a Feuer said this role would dif- recently stalled housing project in fer from that of Meg Barclay, the commissionLos Angeles County Supervisor oneyn atpublic Kirkland & Ellis,safety LLP. Supervisors Barger and Hahn that Councilman Jose Huizar’s 14th city’s homeless coordinator, who Kathryn Barger, 5th District, has Previously, he served as an assis- was approved by the board of district, which has the most oversees the implementation of appointed Stephen Larson and tant U.S. attorney with the U.S. supervisors following the murder homeless people out of L.A.’s 15 the Comprehensive Homeless Mark Holscher to the Blue Ribbon Department of Justice and was a of Officer Keith Boyer, of the council districts, according to the Strategy. The strategy deals with Commission on Public Safety. partner at O’Melveny & Myers. Whittier Police Department. The latest homeless count results. The issues related to providing hous- For the past 28 years, Larson He has also been involved in char- commission is tasked with assess- project would have created 49 ing for the homeless, such as zon- has served as a federal prosecutor, itable organizations supporting ing criminal justice reform efforts units in a 90,000 square foot ing, and instituted homelessness federal district judge and criminal justice causes throughout and circumstances impacting pub- building that would have includ- liaisons in various city depart- defense attorney representing Southern California. lic safety. The commission con- ed 10,000 square feet of ground ments. governmental entities, private “I am honored that both of my venes its first meeting on Oct. 30. floor commercial space. The In the interim, the city’s ongo- companies and individuals. He appointees are active community city’s Planning, Land Use and ing series of homeless citation has taught criminal and constitu- leaders who will offer their exten- Management Committee upheld clinics have helped homeless tional law at the undergraduate sive legal experience in shaping “Their perspective an appeal filed by Pedro A. individuals resolve their unpaid and graduate levels, and worked the important work of the Blue will help the Rosado and Marlene Rosado, of citations in exchange for taking with the U.S. State Department. Ribbon Commission,” Barger El Mercado de Los Angeles, on part in housing or other service In addition to his criminal jus- said. “Their perspective will help commission create grounds of the California programs. A recent one took tice experience, Larson has served the commission create a roadmap a roadmap for the Environmental Quality Act. place in Hollywood. as director for National CORE for the county to improve public Feuer has also been speaking “It’s very important for every and as a member of the board of safety while supporting those who county to improve to homeowners’ groups and other community to be helping in the trustees for Catholic Charities. He require rehabilitative and other public safety.” community organizations about homeless crisis that we have,” has extensive experience regard- services which impacts the well- the need to assist the homeless. Feuer said. “... The key watch ing issues involving homeless- being of our local communities.” -Kathryn Bargar They’ve been receptive, but it’s words for us right now need to ness, health care and social ser- The Blue Ribbon Commission L.A. County Supervisor not easy getting them to agree on begin with execution. We need a vices. on Public Safety was established where exactly to place housing or sense of urgency, a clear sense of Holscher is currently an attor- as a result of a motion by other types of services. mission and execution.”

district campuses, along with Section 10 of the Modified operational solutions and training Consent Decree. and policies to support improved It is estimated that the district LAUSDReaffirming proceeds its commitment with to community ADA self-evaluation members. Titleand II transition program accessibility plan accessibility. has expended an additional $220 ensuring that L.A. Unified schools The plan includes input requirements and to assist in The district’s voter-approved million on corrective access com- and programs are accessible to obtained from students, parents, obtaining the certification needed Bond Program has enabled the pliance projects. Furthermore, individuals with disabilities, the employees and community stake- to disengage from facilities-relat- district to make substantial each of the district’s new school, Board of Education has unani- holders during 14 meetings held ed requirements of the Modified progress in its efforts to make its modernization and repair projects mously approved a long-term plan around the district and collected Consent Decree, in 2014, the school facilities, services, pro- has been designed and construct- that details district efforts to com- through an online survey adminis- Facilities Services Division began grams and activities accessible. ed to comply with the ADA, the ply with the Title II program tered during two separate phases. working on several components “We continue to make great California Building Code and accessibility requirements of the In addition, the district retained a included in the plan. strides in fulfilling the commit- Division of State Architect federal Americans with nationally recognized ADA expert “I am proud of the work that ment to ensure that our programs requirements for accessibility and Disabilities Act (ADA). to review, analyze and assist in the Facilities Services Division are accessible to every member of path of travel. The plan builds off During its meeting on Oct. 10, drafting the plan. has done to support the develop- our L.A. Unified family,” school of these successful efforts. the school board approved the “The L.A. Unified way is about ment of this plan,” said Chief board member George J. “As a passionate advocate for Self-Evaluation and Transition service, personalization, and con- Facilities Executive Mark McKenna said. our students with special needs, I Plan, which utilizes approximate- nection. This plan exemplifies Hovatter. “I look forward to our More than $67.5 million has am very happy to see the district's ly $600 million that was allocated how we have learned to increase team’s continued efforts to been expended on accessibility ongoing commitment to increasing in 2015 to remove barriers to pro- our outreach, include authentic remove physical barriers to renovations and/or repairs at access and equity,“ said board gram accessibility. The plan student voice, and create solutions accessibility and implement the school sites. In addition, more member Scott Schmerelson. enables the District to further its to increase access to the gradua- transition plan approved by the than $20 million has been utilized “Ensuring that our programs are efforts to comply with Title II of tion finish line,” said Monica board.” for minor renovations needed to accessible for everyone's use is the ADA while satisfying accessi- Garcia, school board president. The 460-page plan and accom- provide access for individual stu- critical, and I applaud L.A. bility requirements for students, As part of the district’s commit- panying appendices include pro- dents seeking placement in dis- Unified's progress on this mis- employees, parents/guardians and ment to comply with the ADA posals for improvements at the trict programs, which is part of sion.” 26 October 26, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Safety improvements needed on Sixth Street From page 1

with La Brea Avenue and Hauser Boulevard, eliminating a portion of on-street parking near the latter. The plan would also elongate left turn lanes at Sixth Street and Fairfax Avenue. The Mid City West Community Council is endorsing another plan that would reduce the number of traffic lanes to one east- bound, one westbound and one cen- ter median, with bicycle lanes on both sides. Councilman David Ryu will con- tinue to gather feedback before photo by Edwin Folven making a decision. photo courtesy of the 4th Council District office Officers saluted during the ceremony honoring LAPD Hollywood “Currently, we are reviewing A rendering of the intersection of Sixth Street and Hauser Boulevard Division’s fallen officers. input from the community we received on Saturday and will be shows the changes proposed in one of the options to improve safety on sending out an online survey for the street. Another plan would create one lane in each direction, a center those who were unable to attend,” turn lane and bike lanes on each side. said Estevan Montemayor, Ryu’s Hollywood officers communications director. “Once we gather these comments, diet could divert traffic to another cent. Data by the analytics compa- Councilmember Ryu will be able to east-west street, such as Eighth ny Inrix also claims that the impact remembered make an informed decision.” Street, creating the same problems on commuters is less than one From page 1 to give for your sacrifices,” Ryu The current layout of Sixth Street elsewhere. minute. said to the officers in attendance. has led to several incidents involv- “I don’t accept the premise at “The data is incredibly encourag- said the department is much like a “The best we can do is to take this ing drivers, bicyclists and pedestri- all,” said Scott Epstein, Mid City ing, but we’re not done making family and it was important to add moment to honor your fallen broth- ans. In 2012, for example, a 74- West chairman. “We can make all improvements to this project,” Lee’s name to the star. Lee is also ers. It is such an honor to be here year-old woman was killed after a these streets safer.” Bonin wrote in an Oct. 9 update to commemorated on a star in front of among such heroic men and car struck her near the intersection With construction along Wilshire his constituents. “LADOT and I the Hollywood Division at 1358 N. women. Thank you for your ser- of Sixth Street and Hauser Boulevard for the Los Angeles continue to seek out input from Mar Wilcox Ave. vice.” Boulevard. County Metropolitan Vista neighbors and collect sugges- “It is significant and so meaning- LAPD Assistant Chief Beatrice “Public safety concerns on Sixth Transportation Authority’s Purple tions on how we can make this pro- ful that the community gets to part- Girmala spoke about the officers, Street must be addressed,” Ryu said Line Extension project, drivers ject safer and even less impactful to ner with us to honor our fallen offi- four of whom she met during her in a letter to constituents. “As part have been taking alternative routes, traffic. Over the last two months, cers,” Palka said. “We are adding long career with the LAPD. of reviewing the best and most such as Sixth Street, leading to we’ve called, texted, or knocked on Nick Lee’s name to the site and Girmala, who was formerly com- effective improvements, we want to increased traffic and additional the doors of more than 9,000 Mar rededicating the star. It reaffirms our manding officer of the Hollywood take all community input into con- safety concerns. Vista residents, and we’ve already commitment to policing. It also Division, added that the star repre- sideration and get the fix right. Our A road diet similar to Mid City started to implement some of your underscores how important the sents a somber reality of police office has been working with the West’s preferred option for Sixth suggestions.” community-police partnership is.” work. LADOT to develop a plan of Street went into effect on Venice Mid City West will continue to Members of the Rios family also “You will always have our action, but community input Boulevard in Mar Vista, in advocate the road diet plan for attended the ceremony, along with appreciation and respect,” Girmala throughout this process will be of Councilman Mike Bonin’s 11th dis- Sixth Street until the decision is Heim’s partner at the time of his said. “For these eight men who the utmost importance.” trict, for the area’s Great Streets made. death in 1994. Members of the never returned home, the days The Mid City West plan was put project. “It’s a positive step that this open LAPD’s administration and dozens were not just another day in the forward for the councilman’s con- According to data shared by house happened and there were two of officers from the division were field. It’s with the utmost privilege sideration after a September 2016 Councilman Mike Bonin earlier options explicitly on the table,” joined by Councilmen Mitch that I address the men and women meeting. But Montemayor said the this month, collisions are down 22 Epstein said, adding that more O’Farrell, 13th District, and David of the Hollywood area. I am proud councilman is leaning toward the percent, injuries are down 10 per- feedback from LADOT could help Ryu, 4th District. to say you are my brothers and sis- other option in part because a road cent and speeding is down 15 per- inform the decision. “This is the most important star ters.” on the entire Walk of Fame,” Having a star honoring the fallen O’Farrell said. “I have said this officers from the Hollywood often and I’ll say it again, the most Division was initially the idea of important relationship I have as a the late Honorary Mayor of Halloween-themedNineteenth-century mourning trade. events at Heritagement Square of Los Angeles. Museum The museum public official is with the Los Hollywood Johnny Grant, who rituals and Halloween tours will be Attendees will also get to step is regularly open Fridays, Angeles Police Department. I lived was present during the first dedica- held at Heritage Square Museum into a typical 1920s Halloween Saturdays and Sundays, from in Hollywood in 1982, and I know tion in 2006. The star is on a trian- from noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 28-29. party and play the game that lets 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hollywood has surged back in gular parcel of land near the south- Adults can join in reenactment fate decide who gets a treat and Regular admission is $10 per large part because it is a safer com- east corner of the intersection, of a Victorian funeral to learn cus- who gets a trick adult, $8 per senior and $5 per munity than it was before. Their which also features the stars of toms and attitudes about turn-of- A kids program (only on Sunday child ages 6-12. memory lives on. [The officers] Elvis Presley and The Beatles. the-century death. Attendees will Oct. 29) will feature period games, The museum is located at 3800 will never be forgotten.” “It is very important,” Gubler discover details about the turn-of- harvest crafts, spooky stories and a Homer St. Ryu also outlined the importance added. “The star has been com- the-century movement of spiritual- pumpkin patch. For information, visit of rededicating the star. pletely refurbished and now has the ism and the lure of séances, com- Heritage Square is an open-air, www.HeritageSquare.org, or call “There is no honor great enough names of all our fallen officers.” plete with a reenactment“ and a dis- living history museum dedicated the museum offices at (323)225- cussion on the tricks of the to telling the story of the develop- 2700.

Lieu helps introduce bill to move Coyote sightings reported by residents away from money bail system reports of coyote sightings in the city that no matter how many coyotes you Reps. Ted W. Lieu (D- tices and is the companion to From page 5 have been filed this year – only occa- remove from the neighborhood, there Torrance) and Carlos Curbelo (R- legislation introduced by Sens. sional accounts appearing on social will always be more to take their Fla.) were joined by Reps. Mia Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) and educated and that the city lives up to media. place,” said Humane Society Love (R-Utah) and Sheila Jackson Rand Paul (R-Ky.) in the Senate. its values in terms of compassionate Horvath explained that “the inten- Volunteer District Leader Joy Lee (D-Texas) in introducing the The Pretrial Integrity and Safety care for animals,” Horvarth said. tion in bringing a plan forward is to Freiberg. Pretrial Integrity and Safety Act of Act encourages states to replace Councilwoman Lauren Meister help people understand that the city 2017, a bipartisan bill that incen- their existing bail systems with agreed with the educational approach can respond to these issues, so they tivizes moving away from a pretrial risk assessments –a of the management plan, as opposed should report.” Answers From Page 22 money bail system. more just system for evaluating to one that would involve killing the Beyond the council, the West Under money bail systems, the the flight and safety risk of coyotes. Meister emphasized that Hollywood plan was praised for its decision to detain a person prior defendants facing trial. An indi- “they are good for the ecosystem,” promotion of co-existence and to their trial is based on their vidualized risk assessment con- referring to how coyotes help manage respect. Randi Feilich, the Southern ability to pay bail instead of their siders factors such as a person’s rodent and other small mammal pop- California representative from flight risk or danger to society. past criminal history and the cur- ulations. Project Coyote, a nonprofit based in The system disproportionately rent charge. A handful of places Despite the support for the plan, Northern California that supports affects the poor, is expensive, throughout the U.S., including Horvath said the situation in West compassionate conservation, called and does not make Americans Kentucky and the District of Hollywood is not an “epidemic” and the city a “role model” and “leader.” safer. Columbia, have already imple- “not something to spend an inordi- The Humane Society offered its This bill represents a bicamer- mented or are in the process of nate amount of time on.” West full support for the council, compli- al effort to curb unjust bail prac- implementing such a system. Hollywood Mayor John Heilman menting the efficiency of the plan. said at the council meeting that no “Research and history has shown Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 October 26, 2017

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