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Volume 26 No. 32 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills and Wilshire Communities August 11, 2016 WeHo gears up to launch bike share Give your car a rest for n Program will feature 150 ‘smart bikes’ with n CicLAvia’sEvent’s first 5K run along 18th Wilshire starts festival before kickoff mobile app        Boulevard from Grand Avenue to         Western Avenue is considered one On Sunday, Aug. 14, Los of the friendliest for runners and On Tuesday – about 199 years Angeles will shut down 3.5 miles walkers and will take participants after the bicycle was invented – of one of its most historic corridors through downtown and Koreatown. West Hollywood kick-started its to celebrate the 18th CicLAvia The route doesn’t have a designated WeHo Pedals program to offer the event – a party that brings commu- start or finish line and people are mode of transportation to its citi- nity members together by giving up invited to begin at any point along zens with a few noticeable motorized vehicles for a day. the course. upgrades since the original CicLAvia is the nation’s largest CicLAvia events started in Los model. open street festival for people to Angeles in October 2010, but the With the bike share system’s walk, skate, bike, play and explore concept can be traced back to the full launch set to roll out on Aug. the neighborhoods of Los Angeles. 1970s, when an event named 30, WeHo Pedals will feature 150 Sunday’s route on Wilshire bright green “smart bikes” at 20 See CicLAvia page 21 stations. City officials launched the pilot phase on Tuesday by photo by Gregory Cornfield opening four of the docking sta- From left, West Hollywood Mayor Lauren Meister, senior planner Tiffany tions, and hosting a community preview at a station located at Robinson and Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath preview WeHo Pedals. West Hollywood City Hall. Elected officials, city staff and sponding smartphone app, riders tures were not available in 1817, community members took the can see where they are in the city Tiffany Robinson, a senior plan- bikes on test runs around the in real time while it maps out the ner for the city, explained block. route. The mobile app also tells Tuesday that the program is sim- The GPS-enabled bikes feature the rider how many bikes and ple to use and access. She and LED headlights and taillights, open racks are available at nearby other city staff demonstrated how eight gears, cargo baskets and a docking stations, and allows users to operate the docking station. locking mechanism. The screen to share ride information with When community members reg- on the bike displays ride time, dis- friends. ister, they receive a membership While these technological fea- photo by Aaron Blevins tance and cost. With a corre- See WeHo Pedals page 22 Riders enjoy a closed Wilshire Boulevard during a CicLAvia event in 2013. Dialogue with LAPD unites Beverlyn Hills remembers Mayor Frank Fenton City’s flags fly at half-mast for community for peace community activist and public servant         n Meeting promotes “We want our police On Thursday, Aug. 4, Frank Fenton – the only per- proactive measures department to son to hold the elected offices of mayor, school board member and city treasurer for Beverly Hills – died at against violence know that we are age 78. Fenton was a resident of Beverly Hills for more     
 pro-police. than 40 years, served on the city council from 2005- We want them to 2009 and was mayor in 2009. He died of pneumonia To advocate for peace know that we after suffering from Parkinson’s Disease for eight throughout the community, offi- years. cers from the Los Angeles support them and “Former Mayor Fenton was an active community Police Department’s Wilshire we are behind them leader, civic activist and a successful finance profes- Division came together with 5,000 percent.” sional,” said Vice Mayor Nancy Krasne, in a statement residents Tuesday at a town hall on behalf of the Beverly Hills City Council. “He has meeting organized by Pastor always served this community in so many outstanding Charles Johnson of Cochran - Pastor Charles Johnson ways.” Avenue Baptist Church. Cochran Avenue Mayor John Mirisch said Fenton embodied the best Approximately 45 people Baptist Church characteristics of the city – grace, dignity and compas- gathered at the church to learn sion. Fenton is survived by his wife, Judie, and four chil- about police procedure and to er this summer in Louisiana and dren. Minnesota, and deadly sniper discuss ways law enforcement Judie said when Frank was a young child, his family courtesy of Beverly Hills City Hall and residents can work together attacks against police in Dallas lived in Germany during World War II. His uncles fled and Baton Rouge. Tuesday’s Former Beverly Hills Mayor Frank Fenton will likely be to improve the Wilshire com- the country, but Fenton’s father didn’t believe how bad remembered for championing community’s youth. munity. Johnson organized a meeting was another way to things were getting for Jewish families. Soon after, solidarity march from the start a positive dialogue that Nazis knocked on the door and threw his father in jail. 100 casualties. Fenton’s family survived and ended up church to the Wilshire Division Johnson hopes will quell vio- He was able to pay his way out, but it happened two in Switzerl, but they lost everything. in July to show the congrega- lence. more times before Fenton’s mother said it was time to The family went to the United States, and then to tion’s support of the LAPD after “We really want to have a go. In 1939, they boarded a Dutch ocean liner, the SS Cuba to join one of Fenton’s uncles and then Brazil. police-involved shootings earli- See LAPD page 22 Simon Bolivar, which hit a mine that led to more than See Fenton page 21 2 August 11, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

presented by the city of Beverly Hills 11 LACMA and Theatre 40. Self-guided tours of Exhibit Tour the Greystone Mansion’s first floor are oin scholar and photographer Dr. Calendar from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Tickets are $15; Paul Koudounaris on a tour of the $12 for students and seniors. 905 and development on Saturday, Aug. Los Angeles County Museum of Art Loma Vista Drive. (310)285-6830, J 13 at 9:30 a.m. in the West Hollywood exhibit “Guillermo del Toro: At Home www.beverlyhills.org/BHRegOnline. City Council Chambers. Former West with Monsters” on Thursday, Aug. 11 Hollywood Councilwoman Abbe at 7:30 p.m. Koudounaris, who was a Land, rent stabilization commissioner contributing author for the publication Josh Kurpies and architect Ric accompanying the exhibit, will dis- 15 WeHo Dance Fest Abramson will discuss affordable ultiplex Dance and the city of cuss the cultural history and signifi- housing development, state vs. local West Hollywood are holding the cance of monsters. Admission is free; policy and the city’s housing M“West Hollywood Dance Festival” run- reservations required. LACMA’s Art goals. 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. ning from Monday, Aug. 15 through of the Americas Building, 5905 (323)848-6460, www.weho.org. Saturday, Aug. 20 in Plummer Park’s Wilshire Blvd. (323)857-6000, Fiesta Hall. The festival celebrates the www.lacma.org. creativity of professional dance with Woodstock Photos classes, free community workshops and r. Musichead gallery presents a performances. The series will culmi- Classical Concert reception for “Baron Wolman: lassical music fans won’t want to nate with performances on Aug. 20 at 2 MThe Woodstock Years” on Saturday, and 8 p.m. in Fiesta Hall. 7377 Santa miss conductor Andrew Manze Aug. 13 from 7 to 10 p.m. The leading the Los Angeles Philharmonic Monica Blvd. Costs vary for events. C exhibit includes original pho- www.multiplexdance.org. in a performance of works by tographs from the Woodstock con- Beethoven and Schubert on Thursday, cert in 1969 and a curated selection Aug. 11 at 8 p.m. at the Hollywood of images from Wolman’s Rolling 16 LGBTQ Theater Bowl. Pianist Francesco Piemontesi Stone Magazine archive. The exhibit elebration Theatre presents “The will be the featured soloist on runs through Tuesday, Sept. 6. Fabulous Darshan” on Tuesday, Beethoven’s “Piano Concerto No. 4.” Tickets for the reception are $20; CAug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the West Tickets start at $1. 2301 N. Highland reservations required. 7420 W. Hollywood City Council Chambers. Ave. www.hollywoodbowl.com. Sunset Blvd. (323)876-0042, Written by Bob Stewart, the play is set www.mrmusichead.com. in the mind of Ken Satchel, a middle- 12 Alfredo Rodríguez photo by Michael Helms Photography aged Broadway character actor with an he Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in As Straw Productions presents the world premiere of “As Straw Before encyclopedic knowledge of cult 14 Architecture Book movies. Satchel’s world is turned Santa Monica presents Cuban the Wind” running Saturday, Aug. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 4 at the hotographer Dan Chavkin will upside down when he decides to men- Tcomposer and jazz pianist Alfredo Ruby Theatre at The Complex in Hollywood. The play focuses on a sign and discuss his book “Unseen tor a young, high-strung actor named Rodríguez performing on Friday, Aug. Midcentury Desert Modern” on Filipina nurse who survives the trauma of World War II, only to discover P Stu. The event is part of the Celebration 12 at 7:30 p.m. at The Edye. Sunday, Aug. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the that her “war” is not yet over. It stars Rochelle Lozano and Muni Zano Theatre’s bi-monthly series of new Rodríguez’s new album “Tocororo” A + D Architecture and Design (pictured), as well as Tita Pambid, Sarnica Lim, Anita Borcia, Doan LGBTQ works. Admission is free, symbolizes his cultural roots in Cuba Museum, Los Angeles. Chavkin began donations accepted. 625 N. San Vicente and the other cultures Rodriguez has Nguyen and Gabriel Garcia. Showtimes are 8 p.m., Friday and photographing many of the lesser- Blvd. (323)848-6377, www.weho.org. experienced during his musical jour- Saturday; 3 p.m., Sunday. Tickets are $20; $12 for students and seniors. known midcentury modern homes and ney. Tickets are $35. 1310 11th St., 6476 Santa Monica Blvd. (800)838-3006, www.strawbefore.brownpa- buildings in the Palm Springs area in Santa Monica. (310)434-3200, pertickets.com. 2008. The book features “secret gems” www.thebroadstage.com. created by modernist architects such as 17 Micronesian William Cody and John Porter Clark, Voyagers Film Pacific Palisades. Showtimes are 8 include Herb Alpert and Lani Hall, as as well as others by relatively lesser- njoy a film screening and discus- ‘Blueprint for p.m., Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m., well as Dianne Reeves and Romero known designers. General admission sion of “Waa’gey: Mysteries of the Paradise’ Sunday. Tickets are $25. 6539 Santa Lubambo, accompanied by the is $7; $5 for students. 900 E. Fourth EWayfinding Voyagers” on Wednesday, aurel M. Wetzork’s play Monica Blvd. (323)960-4412, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra conduct- St., downtown. (213)346-9734, Aug. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fowler “Blueprint for Paradise” runs www.BlueprintForParadise.com. ed by Thomas Wilkins. The Raiz www.aplusd.org. Museum at UCLA. The film follows a Lfrom Friday, Aug. 12 through Sunday, Brazil and Viver Brasil dance compa- group of young men from the island of Sept. 4 at the Hudson Theatres in nies will also perform. Tickets start at Lamotrek in the Federated States of Hollywood. Set in 1941 during the Brazilian Musical $17. 2301 N. Highland Ave. www.hol- ‘A Phoenix Too Micronesia as they build a voyaging weeks leading up to the attack on Celebration lywoodbowl.com. Frequent’ canoe and sail it 500 miles to Guam Pearl Harbor and inspired by true rammy-winner Sergio Mendes elanie MacQueen directs a using only traditional means of naviga- events, the play imagines the relation- celebrates the XXXI Olympiad Theatre 40 staged reading of tion. The film is being shown in con- ship between African-American archi- Gin Rio de Janeiro and the 50th 13 WeHo Housing MChristopher Fry’s “A Phoenix Too junction with the exhibition “Art of the tect Paul Revere Williams and a anniversary of his band Brasil ‘66 dur- Panel Discussion Frequent” on Sunday, Aug. 14 at 6 Austronesians: The Legacy of Indo- wealthy American couple who hired ing performances on Friday, Aug. 12 est Hollywood Councilwoman p.m. at the historic Greystone Mansion Pacific Voyaging.” Admission is free. him to design a compound and train- and Saturday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. at the Lindsey Horvath will host a in Beverly Hills. The reading is part of 308 Charles E. Young Drive, North. ing ground for Nazi sympathizers in Hollywood Bowl. Special guests Wpanel discussion on housing policy the “Classics in the Courtyard” series (310)825-4361, www.fowler.ucla.edu.

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  elder abuse and neglect. The Los Angeles Department of Councilman David Ryu, 4th Aging administers OAA programs Los Angeles City Councilman District, seconded the motion. in Los Angeles including the Paul Koretz, 5th District, intro- Koretz said funding for OAA Senior Community Services duced a motion on Aug. 4 calling programs has decreased more than Employment Program and the for more federal funding for 17 percent since 2010 while the Health Insurance Counseling senior programs. senior population over 75 has Advocacy Program. Federal fund- Although purely symbolic, the grown by more than 10 percent. ing cuts have threatened the pro- photo courtesy of Brandi Orton motion calls attention to funding The OAA reauthorization signed grams, especially during the Members of St. Barnabas Senior Services’ “AGEnts for Change” pro- gaps that will become worse as the into law by President Barack recession, which limited the city’s gram advocate for fiscal and public policy improvements that will better senior population grows and more Obama in April 2016 guarantees ability to replace lost federal quality of life for seniors throughout L.A. County. people are in need of care. Koretz that every state receives an alloca- funds, Koretz said. called on Congress to increase tion equal to 99 percent of the pre- “The local aging network of ser- resolution continue to demon- Hollywood and a member of the funding for senior programs and vious year’s amount, and to adjust vice providers, while resilient, has strate their support to older per- Los Angeles Aging Advocacy services made possible by the the amount to reflect changes in been hard hit by the loss of these sons and their families.” Coalition. The OAA funds pro- Older Americans Act (OAA). The states’ senior populations, accord- funds,” said Laura Trejo, general Another advocate for more fed- grams administered separately motion directs the city to lobby ing to information provided by manager of the Los Angeles eral funding for senior programs is through the city and county of Los leaders in Washington, D.C. to Koretz’s office. However, the allo- Department of Aging. “City lead- Brandi Orton, director of govern- Angeles. At St. Barnabas, OAA sponsor and support legislation cations don’t replace previous ers have steadfastly supported ment relations and advocacy for funding pays for case that will boost funding and replace cuts, and the reauthorizations senior services and through this St. Barnabas Senior Services in money that has been cut. opens the door for an additional 3 See seniors page 21 “As our population ages, percent decrease in funding Congress’s tendency to pinch pen- through 2019. nies without regard to the real- Congressman Adam Schiff (D- world impact has not only penal- Calif.) said he supports more ized senior citizens but also funding for senior programs and is endangered some in Los Angeles working to increase allocations. and all over the U.S.,” Koretz “Federal funding for programs said. “L.A. should be a leader in that support a decent quality of pushing for Older Americans Act life for seniors has been largely programs to have the money they flat for more than a decade, just as need.” demand for health, nutrition, The OAA funds family caregiv- housing and other basic services is 4 August 11, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Mobile command center Beverlyn Hills officersescaped, arrest but investigators alleged are auto burglars Four men are taken working to identify and locate him, “Our response into custody after said Lt. Lincoln Hoshino, with the time is three boosts emergency capability Beverly Hills Police Department. separate break-ins “If people call in, we will minutes on
  respond and our response time is average. In both extremely fast,” Hoshino said. cases, we were Beverly Hills Police Department “Our response time is three minutes officers recently arrested four sus- on average. In both cases, we were there in three pects in two separate auto burglar- there in three minutes or less.” minutes or less.” ies, and authorities are crediting The suspects were identified as members of the public for helping Gerardo Calderon, 37, and Nataly -Lt. Lincoln Hoshino, them make the arrests. Sernas, 20, both of Los Angeles. Beverly Hills The first burglary occurred on Authorities believe they are respon- Police Department July 28 at approximately 6:15 p.m. sible for multiple auto burglaries. A witness called police to report The arrests in the second incident that three male suspects were bur- were made on Aug. 4 at approxi- same area. glarizing a vehicle near Olympic mately 4:45 p.m. A witness called The suspects were identified as Boulevard and Rodeo Drive. The police to report a vehicle was being Rasheed Saleem Kees, 34, and witness said the suspects pulled up burglarized in a parking structure in Christopher Richardson, 30, both the 9800 block of Wilshire of Los Angeles. All four suspects photo by Brett White in a Honda SUV and one of them got out and smashed the window of Boulevard. Two male suspects were later charged with felony auto West Hollywood unveiled its new mobile command center vehicle broke into a GMC SUV and set off burglary. Tuesday at a community event in Formosa Park. The state-of-the-art a Mercedes Benz. Officers arrived in less than three minutes and saw an alarm. Hoshino said there has been a van will help the city respond to and manage emergencies more effi- Additional witnesses followed recent increase in auto burglaries in ciently, providing a safe place for first-responders to operate during the suspects’ vehicle leaving the scene. the suspects as they walked north Beverly Hills. He warned drivers to incidents. The vehicle also serves as a communications hub for con- on Whittier Drive near Elevado keep valuables out of sight and to tact with local, state and federal agencies. For information, email Police followed the vehicle and pulled the suspects over near La Avenue. Officers arrived at the always lock vehicles. West Hollywood public safety supervisor Bonnie Smith at scene and saw the suspects discard- “Hide it, put it in the trunk and [email protected], or visit www.wehosheriff.com. Cienega Boulevard and Horner Avenue. The three male occupants ing items allegedly stolen during pay attention when you park,” got out and ran away. Officers took the burglary. The two men were Hoshino added. “We have had an two of the suspects into custody taken into custody and were also uptick. Don’t leave anything visible minutes later. The third man tied to a second auto burglary in the inside your car.” Man pleads not guilty in murder of

  victim found in WeHo dumpster he was in Pomona. Authorities PoliceDetectives with seek the Los Angeles helpwall, in causing finding her to fall on assault the according to suspect investigators. described the defendant and victim Police Department’s Rampart floor. The victim yelled, scaring The suspect pinned the victim A defendant accused of killing a as transients who frequented the Division are seeking the public’s the suspect, who ran away. against the couch and sexually woman in West Hollywood in neighborhood where Kinney’s help in identifying a suspect who Investigators believe the same assaulted her. The victim’s dogs early July and placing her body in body was found. Kinney and assaulted victims in their apart- suspect committed another break- attempted to bite the suspect’s leg, a dumpster pleaded not guilty on Camran were allegedly in a “dating ments. in and assault on Aug. 1 at approx- causing him to flee. Aug. 4 to a murder charge. relationship,” according to a press On Aug. 1 at approximately imately 1:50 p.m. at an apartment Video surveillance revealed that Abdulla Tario Camran, 29, release issued the Los Angeles 12:20 p.m., the suspect entered an complex in the 1600 block of it was the same suspect of both remains in custody on $2 million District Attorney’s Office. apartment complex in the 800 Cortez Street. The suspect entered incidents. The suspect is black, 25- bail. He is charged with murdering The defendant was ordered to block of North Mariposa Street. a female victim’s apartment 30 years old, approximately 6 feet Joie Nicole Kinney, whose body appear for a preliminary hearing on The suspect entered a female vic- through an unlocked front door tall and weighs 170-190 pounds. was found on July 6 in a dumpster Aug. 25, said District Attorney’s tim’s apartment through a front while the occupant was inside the He was wearing a green shirt with in an alley in the 8700 block of Office spokesman Ricardo door that was left unlocked while residence. a picture of the Virgin Mary, blue Beverly Boulevard. Santiago. the occupant went to the apart- The victim heard her front door jeans and white shoes. Camran was arrested on July 19 Camran faces up to 25 years in ment’s laundry room. open and her dogs barking. The Anyone with information about after authorities received a tip that prison if convicted. The victim returned approxi- victim exited her room and walked this case is asked to contact Officer mately five minutes later and toward the living room, where she Riddle at (213)484-3487 or observed the suspect standing saw the suspect. The victim asked Detective Galvan at (213)484- behind the door. The suspect cov- the suspect “What’s happening?” 3486. During off-hours and week- ered the victim’s mouth with his The suspect responded “You’re ends, call the LAPD’s hotline at Baca indicted by federal hands and pushed her against a pretty, I want to make you mine,” (877)LAPD247. grand jury on three counts A federal grand jury last week conspiracy to obstruct a federal indicted former Los Angeles grand jury investigation, one count County Sheriff Lee Baca on federal of obstruction of justice and one L.A.A federal man jury returned convicted guilty ver- February of8, 2012, distribution following a series ty of ourof local cocaine communities,” said charges alleging that he conspired count of making false statements. dicts against a Los Angeles burger of recorded phone calls in which the United States Attorney Eileen M. to obstruct justice, obstructed jus- An indictment contains allega- stand owner who distributed cocaine informant and defendant discussed Decker. “Mr. Sawyers chose to con- tice and lied to the federal govern- tions that a defendant has commit- base in the form of crack cocaine. the purchase of crack cocaine, duct his sales of crack cocaine ment. ted a crime. Every defendant is pre- Brian Sawyers, 57, of Los Sawyers met the informant at the despite having been previously con- The case against Baca is the sumed to be innocent until and Angeles, was found guilty of two burger stand and sold the informant victed of a federal narcotics offense. result of an investigation by the unless proven guilty in court. felony offenses after selling crack approximately one ounce of crack As a result of his misguided choices, Federal Bureau of Investigation, The conspiracy charge carries a cocaine to a confidential informant cocaine for $700. On March 1, he shall now be facing a lengthy and is one in a series of cases maximum term of five years in working with the Bureau of Alcohol, 2012, law enforcement officers and prison sentence.” resulting from an investigation into prison, the obstruction of justice Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives the informant conducted a second The judge scheduled a sentencing corruption and civil rights abuses at carries a maximum term of 10 (ATF). operation during which the infor- hearing for Nov. 1. county jail facilities in downtown years in prison and the charge of According to the evidence pre- mant went to the burger stand, Sawyers currently faces a five- Los Angeles. making a false statement carries a sented at the three-day trial, in two where he met Sawyers. They then year mandatory minimum sentence As a result of the investigation, maximum term of five years in separate instances, Sawyers sold went to Sawyers’ home, where but, at sentencing, he could face a 20 current or former members of prison. If convicted on all counts, 26.9 grams and 70.6 grams of crack Sawyers sold approximately two- ten-year mandatory minimum sen- the Los Angeles Sheriff’s the total maximum Baca faces is 20 cocaine to a ATF confidential infor- and-a-half ounces of crack cocaine tence due to his prior drug traffick- Department were convicted of fed- years in federal prison. mant at his business, B.D. Burgers, to the informant for $1,700. ing conviction. Sawyers faces a eral charges. Baca is expected to be arraigned in South Los Angeles. “Narcotics trafficking poses a statutory maximum sentence of life Baca, 74, of San Marino was on the superseding indictment at a In the first transaction, on serious threat to the health and safe- in federal prison. charged in a three-count supersed- later date in United States District ing indictment, with one count of Court in Los Angeles.

TaskThe Los force Angeles warns Regional aboutAngeles Schooldangers Police Department, of internet,Dorian Foster, social 27, of Los media Angeles; Fair offers management Human Trafficking Task Force has as well as federal law enforcement Brandon Monroe, 20, of Long conducted multiple recent covert agencies and nonprofit partners. Beach; and David Mortley, 30, of employment opportunities operations in Los Angeles County One component of the task force Gardena. Bail was set at $50,000 Job seekers are invited to retail managers, account managers, targeting sex traffickers who lure is to protect children and young for the defendants. HireLive’s employment fair on insurance sales reps, technical sales young victims into the commercial adults from predators on social Anyone who is a victim of Thursday, Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. to reps, merchandisers, mortgage bro- sex industry. media sites and the internet. human trafficking or knows a vic- 12:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites kers and financial planners. The the The task force includes the Los Three individuals were arrested tim is asked to call the Los Hotel in El Segundo. Opportunities Embassy Suites Hotel is located at Angeles County Sheriff’s during the recent operations and Angeles Regional Human are available for inside and outside 1440 E. Imperial Ave. Department, the Los Angeles have been charged with felony Trafficking Task Force hotline at sales reps, account executives, www.HireLive.com. Police Department and the Los pandering. They were identified as (888)539-2373. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 August 11, 2016 6 August 11, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Hollywood students ‘Shop With a Cop’ for school Miracle Mile HPOZ meeting Aug. 11 n The Los Angeles Department of City Planning will hold an informa- Officers partner with tional meeting on Aug. 11 to discuss the proposed adoption of the kids to pick out supplies Miracle Mile Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ), review plans and answer any questions.
  The meeting will start at 7 p.m. at Temple Beth Am, located at 1039 S. La Cienega Blvd. Twenty-five students from The planning department will hold another informational meeting at Hollywood-area campuses got to 10 a.m. on Aug. 20 at Candela, located at 831 S. La Brea Ave., followed “Shop With a Cop” for school sup- by a public hearing regarding the adoption of the proposed HPOZ. plies on Aug. 4 and Aug. 8 to pre- The public hearing at will be the community’s chance to comment on pare them for the upcoming acade- the record regarding the proposed HPOZ. During the hearing, an officer mic year. will record public testimony and written correspondence on the pro- The program was made possible posed plans. by Capt. Cory Palka, commanding No decision on the zone change will be made at this meeting, but officer of the Los Angeles Police comments will be taken into consideration in the final recommendation Department’s Hollywood Division, to the Cultural Heritage Commission and City Planning Commission. and his friend, Dave Anderson, an A notice of public hearing was mailed by the city of Los Angeles to expert in leadership training who every resident within the boundaries of the proposed Miracle Mile donated $2,500 for school supplies. Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) and to every resident living within 500 feet of the the proposed HPOZ. The students were paired with a The preservation plan was developed by a committee of Miracle Mile police officer from the Hollywood property owners and residents that included owners of multifamily and Division and given $100 gift cards single family residences, renters, an architect specializing in historic to shop for school supplies at the restoration, a local realtor and a property manager. Staples store near Sunset Boulevard and Wilcox Avenue. Staples also donated $625 to give LACMA scoping meeting scheduled for Aug. 24 each of the students an additional $25 to use on the shopping spree. Administrators with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art “During the back-to-school (LACMA) announced last week that the public review process start- shopping season, [officers] are ed for its proposal to extend the museum over Wilshire Boulevard partnering with a deserving but and renovate the facilities. needy child to make sure they have As the lead agency, the county of Los Angeles released the notice the tools they need to be successful of preparation and a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) will in school,” Palka said. also be prepared. The students primarily came A public scoping meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, from Bancroft Middle School, Le Aug. 24 at LACMA, located at 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Conte Middle School, Hollywood Project information will be sent today to neighbors and community High School and Helen Bernstein stakeholders. For information or to submit comments or suggestions, High School. Sgt. Darrell Davis visit buildinglacma.org. said “Shop With a Cop” is another way the department is trying to photo by Edwin Folven reach young people and keep them Officer Gabe Ruiz, of the LAPD’s away from crime. Hollywood Division helped Walter Students were selected from the Reed Middle School student division’s Police Activities League Waldo Martinez select back-to- for children and cadet programs, school supplies during “Shop With organizations and community members. They filled baskets with a Cop.” paper, notebooks, pencils, calcula- tors and other items. “Omar is so generous, he decided “It will give me a head start,” not to spend the whole $100 and to said Omar Gonzalez, a sixth grader share his gift card with his older sis- at Bancroft Middle School. “I’m ter Stephanie,” Rubacava said. “His very happy for their help. I’m hon- sister is starting the ninth grade at ored and privileged.” Hollywood High. It shows how Officer Jesse Rubacava, who was unselfish he is.” paired with Omar, said the student Waldo Martinez, a seventh grad- set an example. See shop 18 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 August 11, 2016

Lieu said by expanding that Governor signs proposal to include Asian Pacific Lieu, Bass question Trump’s sanity, policies Americans, Trump again shows tribal compacts At a rally in Maine on Aug. 4, Trump’s newly expanded pro- the internment. that he is “unfit to hold the high- Donald Trump clarified his pro- posal even more offensive,” Lieu “Trump’s expanded xenopho- est office in our land.” Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. last posal to ban foreign Muslims said in a statement. “But it is bic proposal also weakens U.S. Congresswoman Karen Bass week announced that he has signed from America and said the more than just offensive, it is national security,” said Lieu, a (D-CA) created an online peti- tion at change.org calling to urge tribal-state gaming compacts United States should also be dangerous. Trump’s racist think- Colonel in the U.S. Air Force between the state of California and the Republican party to force skeptical of some refugees and ing – ‘there’s no way of vetting’ Reserves. “America is strong the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Trump to undergo a mental heath Indians, the Jamul Indian Village, immigrants from “terrorist” legal immigrants – is exactly the because of our diversity not in evaluation and officially deter- the Pechanga Band of Luiseño countries, even if they follow the thinking that caused one of the spite of it. Having served on mine if he is mentally fit to be Indians and the Yocha Dehe legal citizenship process. darkest periods in American his- active duty, I know that our mili- the leader of the free world. The Wintun Nation, as well as an Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D- tory: the internment of over tary is the greatest in the world petition, titled #DiagnoseTrump, amendment to the current tribal- CA) responded to Trump includ- 100,000 Americans because they because we don’t care what color can be found at state gaming compact with the ing legal immigrants from the happened to be of Japanese you are, who you love, or what https://www.change.org/p/diag- Yurok Tribe. Philippines and Pakistan. descent.” religion you practice. We just nosetrump. It also lays out the The terms of the new compacts “As an immigrant from the Lieu noted that Trump has care if you can do your duty to criteria for narcissistic personali- regarding licensing, compliance Asia Pacific region, I find stated he might have supported our nation with excellence.” ty disorder. enforcement, mitigation of off- reservation impacts and protections for patrons and employees are con- sistent with recent compacts. The regulatory provisions reflect the professionalism of the tribes’ regulators and their constructive relationship with state gaming reg- ulators. The new compacts strengthen government-to-govern- ment relations at the local level by providing incentives for tribal funding to local jurisdictions for fire, emergency medical services, law enforcement, public transit, infrastructure improvements, edu- cation and other essential services. They also promote tribal invest- ments that provide a mutual benefit to the tribe and the local communi- ty. Two of the compacts – Pechanga and Yocha Dehe – establish the new California Native American Education and Scholarship Fund. This fund recognizes that invest- ment in educational programs and opportunities is essential to the overall health and welfare of all Californians, and is inspired by the belief that a college education not only improves the quality of an individual’s life but also engenders broad social, economic and politi- cal benefits. It is intended to ensure that Native American youth from tribes without substantial gaming revenue have the financial support to pursue and obtain undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. Each of the new compacts also provides significant additional revenue to the Revenue Sharing Trust Fund, which distributes gaming revenue to non-gaming and limited gaming tribes so that the economic benefits of gaming reach all tribal govern- ments within California. The amendment to the compact with the Yurok Tribe conforms the provisions of its 2006 compact regarding workers’ compensation to those of more recent compacts. READ US ONLINE ...&(6,63#03655&)2* $#'./1'0'.(- 2*0#6167455+672%71$6 /6.50-063
7-3)$4,6'7455+6577 "7-',63154/!74/%23*-142/7 "75+(5)340142/57 1)/0)*$+&10*" -*&.-0,1) &+(%1 1,/1+/.(,%1,/ /+.!1- 8 August 11, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press SAG-AFTRA Summer Sounds series sizzles in August Research in multiple dimensions The city of West Hollywood, through WeHo Arts, will offer two final president joins concerts in August for its 2016 Summer Sounds free series, which offers performances on summer afternoons in the city’s outdoor public spaces. The Zetz Klezmer Ensemble will perform original and traditional music AFL-CIO council rooted in klezmer traditions of Eastern European Jewish communities. The The American Federation of Labor concert will take place on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at 4 p.m., at Plummer and Congress of Industrial Park, located at 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard. This energetic and enter- Organizations (AFL-CIO) taining ensemble charms audiences across all age groups and cultural back- announced this week the addition of grounds. During the show, Zetz will share stories, history, and demonstra- SAG-AFTRA president Gabrielle tions of klezmer music. This concert is sponsored by the office of Los Carteris to its executive council. Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl and by the Los Angeles County “Gabrielle is a long-time union Arts Commission. activist who is not afraid to stand up Mark Christian Miller, a West Hollywood resident and musician, will and fight for what’s best for her fel- perform jazz and swing on Sunday, August 21 at 4 p.m. at the newly low actors,” said AFL-CIO president remodeled Kings Road Park, located at 1000 Kings Road. A veteran of the Richard Trumka. “I am proud to wel- jazz scene in Southern California, Miller’s second recording, Crazy Moon, come her to the executive council played in rotation in jazz stations nationwide and spent four months on the and look forward to working with national charts. her to make the lives of all working All Summer Sounds concerts are free to attend and RSVPs are not people better.” required. Previous Summer Sounds concerts during June and July included Carteris was elected to her first photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center the Jennifer Leitham Trio, MôForró, and Beat Mosaic. Limited first-come, term as executive vice president at first-served seating is available for all concerts, or alternately bring a lawn the inaugural SAG-AFTRA Left, Maria Elena Cunningham, a student at Brentwood High chair and picnic basket to the concert. Convention in 2013 and re-elected in School, and Joshua Fouladian, a student from Beverly Hills High Summer Sounds is organized by WeHo Arts, which is comprised of the 2015. She served in numerous roles School, help an attendee check out a virtual reality headset on Aug. combined efforts of the City of West Hollywood’s Arts & Cultural Affairs within SAG and AFTRA before the 5 during Research Internship Program Poster Day at Cedars-Sinai Commission and the City’s Arts Division. merger and was instrumental in Medical Center. The two research interns were part of Cedars- For more information and to hear music samples, visit developing the merger plan. Sinai’s program for high school students, designed to foster interest www.weho.org/arts. Carteris is a working actor who in medical science. The interns conducted hands-on research under For additional information, please contact Mike Che, the City of West recently played a recurring role on the mentorship of faculty members and presented their findings at Hollywood’s Economic Development and Cultural Affairs Coordinator, at primetime television. She first found Poster Day. Cunningham and Fouladian won an award for their (323) 848-6377 or at [email protected]. For people who are deaf or hearing success playing Andrea Zuckerman poster. impaired, please call TTY (323) 848-6496. on the Aaron Spelling show “Beverly Hills, 90210.” Frogtown artwalk celebrates Lewis MacAdams and the L.A. River The Frog Spot – Friends of the Los Angeles River’s (FoLAR) riverside visitor center and beer garden – will be the epicenter of the Frogtown Artwalk, which is dedicated to FoLAR president and founder Lewis MacAdams. “I’m thrilled to be honored this year at the Frogtown Artwalk” MacAdams said. “Thirty years ago, it seemed only a handful of us were granted the chance to serve the river. I’m grateful that those first ripples have spread in the three decades since and that leaders like Elysian Valley Arts Collective have taken up the cause of the L.A. River.” MacAdams will be honored by Los Angeles Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District. The Frog Spot will feature performances by Tone in Georgia, William Pilgrim and the All Grows Up, Will and the Wont’s, The Evangentials, Special C, Surprise Inside and Honeychain. Pizza donated by The Heights Deli and Bottle Shop with Village Pizzeria will be served for a dona- tion, along with craft beer, wine and premium snacks. Artwalk guests will get a sneak preview of the new Los Angeles River virtual reality experience at FoLAR’s mobile visitor and educa- tion center. The Frog Spot’s beer garden will open at 2 p.m. and the Artwalk runs from 4-10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13. The event stretches the streets from Bowtie Parcel at 2800 Casitas Ave. to Klub Gymnastics at 1683 Blake Ave., offering 33 venues that will host art exhibitions, offer food selec- tions, family friendly activities and stage performances. Admission is free and open to all. A complete list of artists, perform- ers and entertainers can be found at frogtownarts.com. Visitors can travel between sites by walking, biking, catching free pedicabs along the river or climbing aboard shuttle busses provided by O’Farrell and District 13. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 August 11, 2016

Board approves expansion of HIV services Council welcomes new The Los Angeles County Board more far-reaching.” of Supervisors approved a motion “When people The motion directs the Los on Aug. 9 by Supervisors Sheila living with HIV get Angeles County Department of police commissioner Kuehl, 3rd District, and Hilda Solis, Public Health to establish tempo- 1st District, to expand a medical regular medical rary agreements with medical clin- program helping people living with treatment, they ics to provide services to a target HIV stay healthy. The program, live longer, group of 8,000 people who have not known as Medical Care previously had access to the ser- Coordination (MCC), can also healthier lives and vices. The contracts will allow HIV reduce the transmission of HIV, are less likely to clinics to hire nurses and social according to Kuehl. workers to help people with HIV MCC was found to significantly transmit the who need extra support in visiting increase the likelihood that patients virus.” their doctor and taking HIV medi- living with HIV would choose to cine correctly. MCC is one of the receive regular medical treatment. L.A. County Supervisor first programs nationwide to use the Among the 1,204 county residents Sheila Kuehl, 3rd District approach. who enrolled, the proportion of “I am very pleased by the board’s patients who opted for continued action to expand Medical Care regular medical treatment increased Kuehl said. “The motion expands Coordination services, which have from 52 percent to 84 percent. the program to people who have not shown to improve patient retention Nearly 60,000 people in Los had access to it before, benefiting in care and viral suppression among Angeles County have been diag- not only those patients but the entire those living with HIV,” Solis said. photo of the 13th Council District Office nosed with HIV. community by reducing transmis- “Many of our most underserved and “When people living with HIV sion rates. The total number of vulnerable residents, including in The Los Angeles City Council recently approved Mayor Eric get regular medical treatment, they patients directly affected by these the Latino and African-American Garcetti’s appointment of Cynthia McClain-Hill to the Board of live longer, healthier lives and are services is relatively small, but the communities, will benefit from the Police Commissioners. The five-member panel oversees the Los less likely to transmit the virus,” ripple effect is likely to be much expansion of these vital services.” Angeles Police Department and establishes departmental policy. McClain-Hill replaces Robert Saltzman, who served on the board since 2007. Pictured are Councilmen Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District; Center. Councilman Joe Buscaino, 15th District; Councilmember Gil Cedillo, “We are extremely fortunate to 1st District; McClain-Hill; Councilman Mitch Englander, 12th Verity Health System appoints COO add Joe Badalian to our executive District; and Councilman Curren Price, Jr., 9th District. Verity Health System, which Badalian has a record of opera- team,” said Verity Health System operates St. Vincent Medical tional and business development CEO Andrei Soran. “He is a distin- Center in Los Angeles, has success. Most recently, he led the guished hospital executive whose appointed B. Joseph Badalian as strategy, operations and clinical considerable expertise and experi- chief operating officer, effective activities for the Fountain Valley ence align with our urgent goals for Bill aims to shield youth from Sept. 1. Regional Hospital & Medical growing our hospitals.” marksThe California on Assembly their has criminaltem.” record approved legislation by Sen. Bob The measure is part of Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys) that pro- Hertzberg’s ongoing efforts to hibits young people from being reduce what he called overly harsh charged with a criminal violation penalties for minor offenses. for transit fare evasion, and instead Hertzberg has also authored SB treats the offense like a parking 881, legislation that stops the auto- ticket with an administrative matic suspension of driver’s licens- process. es for people who fail to pay fines The bill, SB 882, was approved for minor traffic offenses. by a 44-28 vote. Criminal charges The bills follow Hertzberg’s for transit fare evasions can force measure, SB 405, and Gov. Jerry young people to miss school for Brown’s related budget proposal, court appearances, inhibit them that together established a new traf- with a criminal record and in some fic amnesty program last October. cases, result in them being incar- The program allows people to cerated in juvenile hall, Hertzberg appear before a judge before pay- said. ing fines, restores driver’s licenses “No kid should be charged with to people with a payment plan and a crime or go to jail simply because reduces fee debts by taking an indi- he or she can’t pay to ride the bus vidual’s income into account. or train,” Hertzberg added. “This During the first six months of the legislation ensures that people program, more than 132,000 state under the age of 18 will be held residents have received amnesty accountable if they jump transit fine and fee reductions, and more fares. They will face fines and than 104,000 residents have had penalties, but they won’t be their suspended driver’s licenses charged with a criminal violation reinstated, according to the and enter the criminal justice sys- California Judicial Council.

Companies fined for improper hazardous waste handling The U.S. Environmental facility. Hazardous waste at the Protection Agency has reached set- facility included acetonitrile, a tlements with two Southern flammable substance, and trifluo- California facilities for improperly roacetic acid, a corrosive substance. handling of hazardous waste. EPA determined that the company Bachem Americas, Inc. and Crosby operated hazardous waste storage & Overton, Inc. will pay more than tanks and related equipment with- $130,000 in penalties and emer- out inspecting and monitoring them gency response assistance for feder- for leaks. al Resource Conservation and Bachem has agreed to pay a Recovery Act (RCRA) violations. $22,376 penalty and spend at least “Whether a company generates $29,000 on a supplemental environ- its own hazardous waste or treats mental project in support of emer- waste from offsite, the material gency planning and preparedness must be handled correctly to keep efforts. surrounding communities safe,” Crosby & Overton has corrected said Kathleen Johnson, EPA’s the violations and agreed to pay a enforcement division director for $78,570 penalty for battery storage the Pacific Southwest. Bachem is a violations and other problems Swiss pharmaceutical company. In found during a 2014 EPA inspec- April 2015, EPA inspected tion. For information, visit Bachem’s U.S. manufacturing www.epa.gov. 10 August 11, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Music Center moves with HollywoodThe Hollywood Museum Museum is showcases child stars partnering with over 50 former child stars for the “Child Stars – dance around the park Then and Now” exhibit running Thursday, Aug. 19 through December, and a child star-themed autograph show on Saturday, Aug. 20 and Sunday, Aug. 21. “The realization of this exhibit, is a dream come true,” said Donelle Dadigan, president and founder of The Hollywood Museum. “We have wanted to honor these often unsung young heroes and pioneers of entertain- ment for some time. Especially, as most of them have been such ded- icated supporters of the Hollywood museum.” The exhibit includes costumes worn by Darla Hood in “Our Gang/The Little Rascals,” Judy Garland’s ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz” and childhood cos- tumes she wore with The Gumm Sisters, Shirley Temple’s costume from “Curly Top,” Margaret O’Brien Oscar for MGM’s “Meet Me In St Louis,” costumes from photo courtesy of Harlan Boll the TV sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes,” Shirley Temple’s costume from “Curly Top” will be on display in the photo by Sarvey T. Rector for The Music Center and a Roddy McDowall costume exhibit with hundreds of costumes, photographs and other memorabilia. The Music Center’s “Moves After Dark” dance program returns from “Lassie, Come Home.” It for a second season with compelling and inventive performances in also includes dolls and other items non-traditional performance spaces around The Music Center cam- from “The Waltons,” signed pus and in Grand Park. Mickey Mouse ears and “Annette” Performances will be held on Monday, Aug. 15, Tuesday, Aug. 16 books on loan from the family of and Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 8:30 p.m. Audiences will travel to where Annette Funicello. the dancers are performing and select their own vantage point for a Additional highlights include distinctive, personal experience. Groups will follow three paths items worn by “Baby” Rose Marie around The Music Center campus and in Grand Park that lead to each on “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” of the four performances. All groups will end with a culminating pre- items on loan from the cast of sentation on The Music Center Plaza. “Family Affair” and Darby Locations include the splash pad of Grand Park’s iconic fountain, Hinton’s rifle and raccoon skin cap the Grand Staircase inside The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, orchestra from “Daniel Boone.” Props and seats inside the theatre (with the audience on stage), and a specially costumes from the child stars of built stage on The Music Center Plaza. “Little House on the Prairie,” Dance companies include contemporary Indian dance theatre “Lost In Space,” “Lassie,” “My ensemble Blue13 Dance Company with artistic director Achinta S. Three Sons,” “Kung Fu,” McDaniel; Decadancetheatre with artistic director Jennifer Weber; “Bewitched” and other shows are Invertigo Dance Theatre with artistic director Laura Karlin; and the also featured. Afro-Brazilian Viver Brasil Dance Company, led by artistic directors The autograph show is produced Linda Yudin and Luiz Badaró. by Carolyn Peterson/Nite of The Music center is located at 135 N Grand Ave., downtown. For Dreams and will benefit A Minor information, visit www.musiccenter.org/moves. Consideration (AMC), a nonprofit foundation guiding and supporting young performers. Participants include include Alison Arngrim (“Little House on the Prairie”), Radames Pera (“Kung Fu”), Works by emerging L.A. artists on Veronica Cartwright (“The Birds,” “Lost In Space”), Angela Cartwright (“Sound of Music,” display in Barnsdall Park gallery “Lost in Space”), Jeremy Miller The Los Angeles Municipal Art Outdoor Festival” in 1950, “Open (“Growing Pains”), Larry Gallery in Barnsdall Art Park is Call” has evolved into one of Mathews (“The Dick Van Dyke holding an opening reception for L.A.’s premier exhibitions for Show”) and Adam Wylie (“Picket the “2016 Open Call” exhibit on emerging artists and students. The Fences), among others. Sunday, Aug. 14 from 2 to 5 p.m. exhibit’s organizers encouraged Tickets are $15 for the auto- The exhibit runs from Thursday, artists to interpret the notion of graph show. For a complete list of Aug. 18 through Sunday, Sept. 18 play. Mediums include sculpture, participants, visit www.niteof- and features works by more than paintings and photography. dreams.com. 300 artists. An award ceremony The Los Angeles Municipal Art The Hollywood Museum is will be held at the reception honor- Gallery is located at 4800 located at 1660 N. Highland Ave. ing artists chosen by former Hollywood Blvd. For information, For information, call (323)464- LAMAG curator Scott Canty. call (323)644-6269, or visit 7776, or visit www.TheHolly- Having started as the “All City www.lamag.org. woodMuseum.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 August 11, 2016

‘Councilman in Your Corner’ DeState León Senate Presidentto speak pro at Hollywood Chamber meeting Tempore Kevin de León will address members of the Hollywood comes to East Hollywood Chamber of Commerce at his sec- ond State of the State luncheon on Friday, Aug. 12, at Paramount Pictures, located at 5555 Melrose Ave. Registration and networking will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by the luncheon at noon. De León is the 50th President pro Tempore of the California State Senate and the first Latino elected to the position in more than 130 years. He has been serving photo by Gregory Cornfield Hollywood since 2006, when he State Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León is expected to dis- was first elected to represent the cuss film tax credits and ways to address homelessness at the 45th District in the California State Assembly. In 2010, he was elected Hollywood Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Aug. 12. to the California State Senate. He was the lead negotiator for home. In addition, he focused He is expected to address efforts the expansion of California’s Film efforts on issues affecting the envi- to extend the TV/film tax credits, and Television Tax Credit to keep ronment, the working poor, immi- homelessness, the state budget and photo courtesy of the 13th Council District Office Hollywood production jobs at gration and public safety. gun control. Los Angeles City Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell (center), 13th District, recently held his monthly “Councilmember in Your Corner” event in East Hollywood. O’Farrell met residents and distributed information for free city services. The councilman also presented a certificate to the Visionary Youth Center for its commitment to help- West Hollywood co-sponsors ‘Hack4Equality’ ing empower young people to get involved in their community. The city of West Hollywood is LGBTQ issues. ity-los-angeles-2016-tickets- co-sponsoring a ‘hackathon’ – “There are now more ways than 26708734544. Hack4Equality – which is a part- ever to create innovative tools to nership of West Hollywood-based engage with LGBT people,” said social app Grindr and HackerNest. West Hollywood Councilman John ESTATE PLANNING Hack4Equality started Saturday, D’Amico. “The city is pleased to An Introduction Meet and mingle scheduled with Aug. 6, and will run through the support Hack4Equality in helping Many people think that estate plan- end of September. Hackathon par- to invent the kind of world we want ning is simply the writing of a will. Metro’s La Cienega Blvd. team ticipants will use the open data to live in.” But a good estate plan will also Metro announced this week that answer questions and give an from The White House’s At 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, protect you in the event of your construction will begin in overview of what will take place at Opportunity Project to build inno- there will be a Technology incapacity. It will let you - not the September with demolition at the the staging yards after demolition. vative applications aimed at solv- Mentoring Workshop at Grindr’s courts – make decisions about your La Cienega Boulevard staging yard The meeting will take place at ing crucial issues within the headquarters, located at 750 N. San medical care and keep control of for the Purple Line Extension along 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17 LGBTQ community. It will bring Vicente Blvd., in the Red Building your assets. The best time to plan Wilshire Boulevard. at The Hill Bar and Grill, located at developers and others together dur- East. Tech experts from Grindr and your estate is now - while you can Metro officials are inviting com- 8422 Wilshire Blvd. Snacks will be ing seven weeks to apply their ESRI, an international supplier of and before you need it. None of us munity members to join an infor- provided. skills and creativity in four distinct geographic information system likes to think about our own frail- mal gathering to meet representa- To RSVP or for more informa- challenge sets including transgen- software, will be supporting partici- ties, but that is exactly why so tives and members of the construc- tion, call Metro construction rela- der visibility, LGBTQ homeless- pants. many families are caught off guard tion team. Representatives will be tions at (323)900-2146, or email ness, access to sexual health ser- For information, visit and unprepared when incapacity or on hand to provide information, [email protected]. vices and PrEP, and international www.eventbrite.com/e/hack4equal- death strikes. Who Needs Estate Planning? EVERYONE over the age of 18 should consider the benefits associ- Letters to the Editor ated with designating a person and repair costs, further increase who, in the event of your incapaci- 8150 Sunset project motorists’ frustration as the avail- ty, will have the responsibility for able parking is reduced, increase the management of your health needs closer demand on an already over-bur- care, including the authority to dened infrastructure resulting in make health care decisions on your scrutiny behalf. RE “8150 Sunset clears hurdle additional costs to the taxpayers, with more workforce units,” Aug. more accidents on our roads, Whatever the size of your estate, 4 issue more air pollution, etc. Only the even a small one, someone should developers benefit. be in charge of its management and If the L.A. City Planning Kudos to Jim O’Sullivan and distribution. If your estate is larger, Commission has unanimously his volunteer team who strongly you will also want to consider var- denied all appeals and instead, oppose this new proposed ious ways to preserve your assets approved the plans for this huge “mega-development.” Perhaps for your beneficiaries and to reduce development project, I must won- we should be allowed to vote on or postpone the amount of estate photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center der who these people are who the members of the L.A. City tax which otherwise might be Left, Dr. L.J. Fitzpatrick and Kendall Sykes paint a panel for “serve” on the commission? Planning Commission so they payable at your death. better represent the interests and PaintFest America in the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Who elected/appointed them to What Is My Estate? make decisions that will impact needs of the residents. My vote Institute on Aug. 4. goes to Jim O’Sullivan. Your estate consists, simply, of the residents – current and future everything you own - your home, – of our city? What are the crite- George Epstein other real estate, bank accounts, ria for their decisions, and should Detroit Street investments, retirement benefits, they be revised to better fit the insurance policies, death benefits, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center needs of the community? collectibles, and personal belong- Interesting that those duly Kudos for article on ings. When you start adding it up elected to serve the city of West you may find, like many people do, hosts patient PaintFest Hollywood, adjacent to where the Friendly House that you actually own a lot more More than 25 Cedars-Sinai which will be assembled into new development would be than you think. Now, perhaps, you cancer patients and survivors, four murals and donated to the van donation erected, are so opposed to it. Why understand why people do estate their family members, physi- hospital. are so many citizen groups in the RE “Wesson works deal to put planning. cians, nurses, dietitians and vol- One panel depicting a the area so opposed to it that at least Friendly House on a roll,” July 28 unteers picked up paintbrushes California state flower, a poppy, one group may seek legal action issue Kramer Law for PaintFest, a colorful country- and bird, the valley quail, will through the courts? After all, this wide project. join the other 49 state panels and development project would vio- Thank you for the wonderful Group The nonprofit Foundation for assembled into a mural in New late several important require- interview and story for Friendly Stephen W. Kramer Hospital Art provides art sup- York City. It will be displayed ments for new major construction House Los Angeles. It will bring 5858 Wilshire Blvd., plies to one hospital in every there on Aug. 23. in the city of Los Angeles. much needed attention to an state in the country. “It brings me joy to know that Consider some of the conse- important cause and I appreciate Suite 205 The Cedars-Sinai Medical we’ve provided the means for quences if this project is built. your coverage. Los Angeles, CA 90036 Center participants created color- people to feel comfort and meet Increased traffic would further (323)964-7100 ful floral designs and birds, using others for support,” said Scott irritate and impact drivers and John L. Gile a participating member of a paint-by-number approach. Feight, executive director of the bicyclists, create more potholes John Gile & Associates Inc. Union They painted about 24 panels, foundation. resulting in higher maintenance Hollywood Privilege Network 12 August 11, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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a try and were happy we did. The Birch in Hollywood large pork shank is cooked long and slow in a palm sugar glaze until it almost falls off the bone. A bowl of slightly pickled cucumber, beckons carrot and fresh Italian parsley accompany the meat. The pork can be enjoyed individually or wrapped in a crisp lettuce leaf with cool veg- he newer restaurant Birch on gies before topping it with a black Cahuenga Boulevard ele- garlic hoisin sauce. Or wrap the vates the Hollywood dining pork in the bread with the cucum- scene. Chef Brendan Collins, for- ber and carrots – it’s delicious. Tmerly at the Culver City restaurant One last surprise was a bowl of Waterloo & City, worked side by Bing cherries with red wine that side with esteemed chef Josiah was topped with a piece of local Citrin at Mélisse in the early 2000s. albacore. It’s served with a small About a year ago, Collins closed By Jill Weinlein head of grilled romaine lettuce and Waterloo and searched for a suit- a large fish cake tempura. Even able dining spot in the heart of though the romaine was limp, it photos by Jill Weinlein Hollywood. He found a spot on was very appealing to the palate. Cahuenga and created the boutique For dessert, I insisted we order Sweet, sliced peaches pair well with salty speck and burrata cheese for restaurant. meaty bone, a silver cylinder of Collins’ sticky toffee pudding a great starter at Birch on Cahuenga in Hollywood. Lower left, palm The small, 50-seat dining room dark green romaine leaves and made with brown sugar and lots of sugar glazed pork shank is roasted tender until the meat falls off the has a full bar in the front near the rolled up za’atar bread. We gave it butter. Since he is from England, I bone. hostess. It’s an intimate setting with birch tree paper lining the bet it’s a variation of an old family Birch is open for dinner Mon.- walls. recipe. It’s served in a glass bowl Thurs. 6 p.m. until close; Sat. and You will find many locals dining with a round cake in a pool of fab- Sun. 5 p.m. until close. A tradition- here, even though it is a block from ulous caramel toffee sauce and al English Sunday Roast is served one of the busiest tourist destina- topped with a thin wafer round that from noon until 4 p.m. Valet and tions in Los Angeles. The only breaks at touch. street parking available. $$$ 1634 tourists are perhaps adventurous Birch is a restaurant I will happi- N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood foodies who researched the best ly come back to again and again. (323)960-3369. restaurants in the city. Chef Collins and his team in the kitchen efficiently churn out dish- es. I approached the serving win- dow and said, “Hi Chef. What do you recommend tonight?” “What flavor profile are you looking forward to?” he asked. Collins is a handsome chef with dark brown hair with matching soulful eyes. He said the pork shank is always a pleaser. The main room can get quite loud with excitable diners and the cacophony of Saturday night in Hollywood. If you are seeking a quieter table, request the small out- door covered patio in the back. We started with a plate of sweet, sliced peaches on a bed of corn salsa and burrata. It’s seasoned with slightly salty speck rolled into a cylinder and pieces of homemade corn bread. The corn bread was not mentioned on the menu and was a delightful surprise. While sipping a glass of Mendocino rosé, another surprise arrived with the roasted Brussels sprouts. Collins arranged the roast- ed sprouts in a crescent shape with cubes of glistening pork belly topped with sweet honey mustard seeds. Our server poured a warm green puree into the bowl from a silver carafe. The earthy flavor had a sweet and salty balance. Sunday, August 13 Our friends who met us have The Zombie Hunter Paint Ball Train dined at Birch before and recom- mended the rabbit baklava. The Shooters (ages 10+) $49 Ride Only or Under 10 $25 A Great tender rabbit confit with basil was wrapped in flaky phyllo dough Place to brushed with egg wash and baked to a perfect golden brown. Chef Gather Collins topped it with a mustard seed foam, soft carrot medallions, a with few cool greens and a petite four- Saturday, Agust 20 Friends rib rabbit chop. It was visually Board 6:15 pm • Depart 6:30 pm • Return 9:30 pm spectacular and each bite melted in our mouth. We also shared the crispy short “Viva Lost Vegas” rib rice balls. The two medium Enjoy a first class, 3 course dinner while solving a murder mystery! sized crispy Arborio rice spheres Full Bar Service on Board arrived with a dark glass dropper bottle. 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600 block of N. Croft. An unknown suspect burglarized a Hollywood at 9 p.m. vehicle parked in the 500 block of An unknown suspect stole a vehi- S. Gramercy Place at 2 p.m. At 11:45 p.m., an unknown sus- cle parked in the 900 block of pect burglarized a vehicle parked P OLICE B LOTTER Curson at 6 p.m. At 2:45 p.m., an unknown suspect in the 1700 block of N. Highland. burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 8:55 p.m., an unknown suspect 1400 block of N. Ivar. Aug. 4 The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the robbed a victim in the 8500 block areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between of Sunset. An unknown suspect burglarized a At 1:40 p.m., an unknown suspect July 23 and Aug. 6. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- vehicle parked near the corner of committed a petty theft in the 400 ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los Highland and Yucca at 5:30 p.m. block of S. San Vicente. Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles Aug. 4 County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and At 2:29 a.m., an unknown suspect At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. robbed a victim in the 8500 block burglarized a vehicle parked in the burglary in the 300 block of N. of Santa Monica. 1300 block of Detroit. Irving at 2:30 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect burglarized a Beverly Hills burglary in the 100 block of An unknown suspect committed a At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 7100 block of vehicle parked in the 300 block of burglarized a vehicle parked near Police Department Spalding Drive. No further informa- Arnaz at 11 p.m. tion was provided. Santa Monica at 9:26 a.m. the corner of Second and Gramercy Place. July 23 At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect Four unknown suspects, three male At 12:30 p.m., an unknown sus- pect assaulted a victim in the 900 committed a petty theft in the 700 An identity theft was reported in the and one female, committed a bur- Aug. 5 block of Sweetzer. block of Vine. 600 block of N. Sierra Drive. glary in the 400 block of S. Rodeo Drive. One of the male suspects At 12:10 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed was approximately 37 years old, 5- Aug. 2 pect committed a petty theft near petty theft in the 1200 block of identity theft in the 400 block of feet-5-inches tall and 180 pounds. the corner of Santa Monica and Fuller at 6:35 p.m. At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect Spalding Drive. The female suspect was approxi- Vine. mately 20 years old, 5-feet-1-inches committed a burglary in the 800 tall and 110 pounds. At 8:14 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Cloverdale. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- July 24 committed a petty theft in the 1200 cle parked in the 8500 block of block of Ozeta Terrace. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown male suspect assault- A burglary was reported in the 9500 Hollywood at 1:30 a.m. block of Olympic. No further infor- petty theft in the 1100 block of N. ed a victim in the 400 block of An unknown suspect assaulted a La Brea at 1 p.m. Spaulding. The suspect was 39- mation was provided. At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect victim in the 8000 block of Norton committed a burglary in the 800 years-old, approximately 5-feet-8- at 9:41 p.m. At 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect inches tall and 130 pounds. Two unknown female suspects block of S. Dunsmuir. committed a grand theft near Santa burglarized a vehicle parked in the 4900 block of Rosewood. A burglary was reported in the 400 Monica and N. Canon Drive. The Aug. 5 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- block of N. Canon. The loss was loss was estimated at $2,000. tim near the corner of Sunset and At 3:20 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- estimated at $3,000. Las Palmas at 4:30 a.m. committed a burglary in the 900 cle parked near the corner of July 29 block of Palm. Lexington and Vine at 3 p.m. An unknown female suspect com- At 4:30 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown male suspect commit- committed a grand theft in the mitted a grand theft in the 400 block At 5:16 p.m., an unknown suspect ted a burglary in the 400 block of An unknown suspect committed a 5700 block of Lexington. of N. Rodeo. The loss was estimat- attempted to steal a purse from a Shirley Place. No further informa- petty theft in the 6500 block of ed at $2,650. victim in the 7100 block of Sunset. tion was provided. Hollywood at 6 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked near the corner of July 25 A burglary was reported in the 1500 At 6:55 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a La Brea and Sixth at 11:45 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 8900 petty theft in the 8400 block of An unknown male suspect assault- block of Alexis Place. No further block of Santa Monica. Beverly at 6:10 p.m. At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect ed a victim in the 8600 block of information was provided. stole a bicycle in the 300 block of Wilshire. The suspect was 44- An unknown suspect burglarized a At 6:45 p.m., an unknown suspect N. Sycamore. years-old, approximately 6-feet-6- July 30 vehicle parked in the 9000 block of burglarized a vehicle parked near inches tall and 250 pounds. Santa Monica at 5:50 p.m. the corner of Sycamore and De An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect committed a Longpre. grand theft in the 9500 block of cle parked in the 100 block of S. A burglary was reported in the 8900 At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect Wilshire. The loss was estimated at Swall at 4 p.m. block of Olympic. No further infor- burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect committed a mation was provided. $1,000. 800 block of Westbourne. petty theft in the 6100 block of At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect Fountain at 10:30 p.m. Two unknown male suspects com- burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown male suspect commit- An unknown suspect committed a mitted a burglary on North La 4400 block of W. Fifth. ted a burglary in the 300 block of S. burglary in the 7600 block of Santa At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect Robertson. The suspect was Cienega. The loss was estimated at Monica at 8 p.m. committed a burglary in the 1200 An unknown suspect committed a approximately 6-feet-8 tall and 200 $2,580. block of N. Beachwood. petty theft in the 8200 block of W. pounds. The loss was estimated at At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown male suspect robbed a Third at 7:30 p.m. $300. assaulted a victim near Edinburgh victim near N. Beverly Drive and Aug. 3 and Santa Monica. At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- A female suspect committed a bur- Sunset. The suspect was approxi- At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- pect burglarized a vehicle parked glary in the 300 block of N. Rodeo. mately 6-feet-1-inches tall and 200 pect stole a vehicle parked in the in the 6100 block of Sunset. The suspect was approximately 5- pounds. Aug. 6 5100 block of Maplewood. feet-4-inches tall and 170 pounds. At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect The loss was estimated at $4,590. Aug. 6 July 31 burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect robbed a vic- 7200 block of Santa Monica. tim in the 3800 block of Wilshire at An unknown female suspect com- An unknown male suspect assault- At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- 2 a.m. mitted burglary in the 9600 block of ed a victim near the corner of N. pect committed a petty theft in the An unknown suspect burglarized a Wilshire. The suspect was approxi- Linden Drive and Santa Monica. 1600 block of N. Las Palmas. vehicle parked in the 7800 block of At 6:30 a.m., an unknown suspect mately 33 years old, 5-feet-5-inches The suspect was 65-years-old, Santa Monica at 8 p.m. stole a vehicle parked in the 8700 tall and 120 pounds. approximately 5-feet-7-inches tall An unknown suspect burglarized a block of Burton Way. and 170 pounds. vehicle parked in the 700 block of A burglary was reported in the 200 S. Cochran at 12:05 a.m. Los Angeles Police An unknown suspect committed a block of S. Beverly. The loss was An unknown female suspect com- burglary in the 4800 block of estimated at $800. mitted a burglary in the 300 block of At 8:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Department Oakwood at 10:30 a.m. N. Rodeo Drive. The loss was esti- assaulted a victim in the 1800 An identity theft was reported in the mated at $11,980. block of Cherokee. Aug. 1 At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect 100 block of S. Swall Drive. committed a burglary in the 6200 An identity theft was reported in the At 2:30 a.m., a suspect assaulted An unknown suspect burglarized a block of Yucca. July 26 9800 block of Wilshire. The loss a victim during a domestic vio- vehicle parked near the corner of was estimated at $800. lence incident in the 5700 block of Sixth and Curson at noon. An unknown suspect committed a La Mirada. An unknown female suspect com- theft in the 600 block of S. Western At 1:15 p.m., an unknown suspect mitted a burglary in the 9500 block at 12:30 p.m. of Wilshire. The suspect was West Hollywood An unknown suspect robbed a vic- robbed a victim in the 1100 block of Seward. approximately 32 years old, 5-feet- Sheriff’s Station tim in the 6300 block of Selma at 3 At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect 9-inches tall and 160 pounds. The a.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the loss was estimated at $1,250. Aug. 1 1600 block of El Centro. An unknown suspect burglarized a At 4:40 a.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked near the corner of An unknown male suspect robbed a At 9 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect committed a Oakwood and La Cienega at 1:50 victim in the 9000 block of Wilshire. committed a burglary in the 900 6500 block of Selma. burglary in the 6800 block of Santa p.m. The suspect was approximately 5- block of Westbourne Drive. Monica at 6 p.m. feet-6-inches tall and 160 pounds. An unknown suspect burglarized a At 3:05 p.m., an unknown suspect Aug. 2 vehicle parked in the 400 block of At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 100 July 27 Norton at 7:30 a.m. stole a vehicle parked in the 1600 block of N. Robertson. At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Poinsettia Place. Four unknown male suspects com- committed a petty theft in the 7500 At 9:15 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a mitted a burglary in the 200 block of block of W. Norton. committed a grand theft in the An unknown suspect burglarized a petty theft in the 300 block of S. La N. Rodeo. No further information 1700 block of N. Cahuenga. vehicle parked near the corner of Brea at 5:33 p.m. was provided. An unknown suspect stole a vehicle Vine and Leland at 8:10 p.m. parked in the 1100 block of Clark at An unknown suspect burglarized a At 5:45 p.m., an unknown suspect 11 p.m. vehicle parked in the 5100 block of At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the July 28 Clinton at 11:15 a.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the 5600 block of Wilshire. Aug. 3 900 block of N. La Brea. A burglary was reported in the 200 At noon, an attempted vehicle bur- An unknown suspect committed a block of S. Doheny. No further infor- At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect glary was reported in the 800 block An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 400 block of S. mation was provided. burglarized a vehicle parked in the of N. McCadden Place. petty theft in the 6600 block of Gramercy at 7 p.m. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 August 11, 2016

Restaurant News From page 12 L.A. Food & Wine Festival “Gingerinha” and “Cali-rinha” cocktails combine fresh Southern culinary extravaganza returns California flavors with traditional The Los Angeles Food & Wine Brandy Alexanders and adult root Brazilian cachaça, lime and sugar. Festival returns from Thursday, beer floats will be poured. 755 Highland Ave., (323)856-1200; Aug. 25 through Sunday, Aug. 28. Chefs Jet Tila and Brian 1700 Ocean Ave., (310)458-6700. Venues from Grand Avenue in Malarkey will host the “Grand downtown Los Angeles, Avenue Night Market” on Friday, Hollywood and Beverly Hills to the Aug. 26 from 7 to 10 p.m. The Fairmont Miramar Hotel and evening will highlight street foods The Olympics at Bungalows in Santa Monica and from the markets, carts, street stalls the Barker Hangar at Santa Monica and mom-and-pop restaurants from Dog Haus Airport will participate in the culi- Taipei to Kuala Lumpur, and will he Dog Haus Biergarten in nary extravaganza. The festival is feature creations by chefs Elizabeth Pasadena and Long Beach have celebrating its sixth anniversary and Falkner, Jeffrey Lunak (Sumo Tbig screen televisions to watch the will feature tastings, lunches, semi- Dog), Tin Vuong (Little Sister), 2016 Summer Olympics. Special nars, book signings and cooking Andrew Gruel (Slapfish), and discounts are available during demonstrations. Kevin Nashan (Sidney Street Café). happy hour Monday through Friday Highlights include “Amazon “LIVE on Grand Avenue with from 3 to 6 p.m.; Monday through Presents Eat the World with Emeril Tyler Florence” is on Saturday, Thursday from 10 p.m. to closing; Lagasse” on Thursday, Aug. 25 Aug. 27 from 7 to 10 p.m. with and on “Sunday Funday” from 3 from 7 to 10 p.m. Lagasse will host musical performances, DJ sets and p.m. to midnight. Specials include a walk-around tasting of culinary cuisine from chefs Timothy $1.25 sliders, burgers, hot dogs and creations, beer, wine and cocktails. Hollingsworth (Otium), Jason corn dogs with $1.25 fries and tater The global theme for the evening is Dady (Jason Dady Restaurant tots, and two-for-one select beers, inspired by the upcoming Amazon Group) and Stephen Kalt wines and cocktails. 93 E. Green series “Eat the World.” (Spartina). St., Pasadena, (626)683-0808; 210 Additional events include “Lexus On Saturday, Aug. 27 and photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival E. Third St., Long Beach, at Grand Avenue” running Sunday, Aug. 28 from noon to 3 (562)901-4287. Thursday, Aug. 25 through p.m., gourmands are invited to Izard and Laura Werlin will share Tickets start at $105. Additional Saturday, Aug. 27. Visitors can spend a leisurely afternoon at Santa their knowledge of cheese at the package and VIP options are avail- enjoy an ice cream station and cre- Monica’s Barker Hangar at the Lexus Cheese Shoppe and atten- able. For tickets, information and ate ice cream sandwiches courtesy “Lexus Grand Tasting.” James dees can sample North American locations, call (855)433-LAFW, or Kettle Black opens of Sweet Lucie’s ice cream truck. Beard Award winners Stephanie cheeses. visit www.LAFW.com. in Silver Lake room and nasturtium butter. Save ollowing the success of Sawyer, room for the Siciliano with sponge partners Beau Laughlin, Brett cake, candied pecans and smoked FCranston and Jay Milliken have meringue, or vanilla panna cotta opened Kettle Black, a new concept with macerated stone fruit. Dario restaurant with executive chef Dell’Anno, from Mozza and Sydney C. Hunter III, of Cafe Pinot. Providence has hand-picked the The Italian restaurant is located in a restaurant’s Italian wines. Enjoy a former California Bank building daily happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m., built in 1922 with the original vault, with $3 house beers; $4 Peroni; $6 tile, brick and vaulted wood beams. house red, white and rosé wines; and Hunter prepares antipasti and veg- $7 well drinks. A special margherita etable dishes, as well as pizzas pizza with choice of a glass of wine cooked in a wood-fired oven. or beer is $14. A happy hour menu is Housemade pasta dishes include served Sunday through Wednesday gnocchi with braised lamb, gar- from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Hours are 5 ganelli with wood-fired Bolognese p.m. to 2 a.m., daily. 3705 W. Sunset and pappardelle with maitake mush- Blvd., (323)641-3705. 16 August 11, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

AIDSAIDS Project Project Los Angeles Los and Angeles rebrands intoepidemic APLAwill be driven Health primarily by APLA Health & Wellness have “Our mission is to health care and support services that come together to form APLA achieve health care ensure individuals are thriving.” Health. The rebranding reaffirms the APLA Health provides medical, organizations’ commitment to pro- equity and promote dental and behavioral health care; viding comprehensive medical, den- well-being for the PrEP counseling and management; Cyclists to roll down tal and behavioral health care ser- LGBT and other health education and HIV preven- vices for low-income LGBT indi- underserved tion; and STD screening and treat- viduals, as well as support services ment. APLA Health also offers Wilshire during CicLAvia for people living with HIV. communities and housing support services, benefits APLA Health provides 20 ser- people living with counseling, home health care and vices to more than 14,000 people and affected by the Vance North Necessities of Life annually from 15 locations through- Program food pantries, which oper- out Los Angeles County. The new HIV.” ate from eight locations throughout APLA Health brand reflects the the county. changing nature of health care after -APLA Health CEO “Our mission is to achieve health the Affordable Care Act and the Craig E. Thompson care equity and promote well-being state’s Medicaid expansion over the for the LGBT and other underserved last two years. During that time, the “Since 1983, we have been com- communities and people living with federal Health Resources Services mitted to delivering care to the peo- and affected by HIV,” Thompson Administration awarded APLA ple who need us most,” said APLA added. “We would not be able to do Health two grants to open health Health CEO Craig E. Thompson. this without the community’s con- centers in Baldwin Hills and Long “Thirty-three years ago, that meant tinued support through events such Beach, and the nonprofit organiza- ensuring people with AIDS died as AIDS Walk Los Angeles, Art tion expanded its scope from provid- with dignity. Today, it means much Project Los Angeles [and] our sus- ing almost exclusively HIV-focused more. It means ensuring that low- taining donors. The support is not support services to offering health income individuals have access to only inspiring, it is critical to every care to the entire LGBT community care and tools that allow them to live one of our patients.” and other underserved communities. longer and healthier lives. We also For information, visit www.apla- Cyclists were shown pedaling along Wilshire Boulevard in a photo- know now that the end of the AIDS health.org. graph in the June 13, 2013 issue of the Park Labrea News and Beverly Press during the first CicLAvia on Wilshire Boulevard running from downtown to the Miracle Mile. CicLAvia, which closes city streets so pedestrians, cyclists and people using non-motorized transportation, AHF urges by Myles Mellor has been held in 18 neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles since it Crossword Puzzle started in 2010. The event returns to Wilshire Boulevard on Aug. 14. For information, see page 1. men to get meningitis

vaccineAIDS Healthcare Foundation CHLA’s Anderson Pavilion (AHF) launched a new billboard campaign Wednesday about the importance of meningitis vaccina- celebratesChildren’s Hospital a Los milestoneto hospital staff and recognizing tion, particularly among gay and Angeles (CHLA) recently held a the Andersons at a CHLA Board bisexual men, and men who have fifth-anniversary celebration for of Trustees meeting. Five years sex with men. The groups have been the $636 million Marion and John ago, approximately 200 critically- disproportionately affected by a E. Anderson Pavilion. ill patients were transferred to the recent meningitis outbreak in The seven-story, 460,000- new Anderson Pavilion. “Many of Southern California. square-foot building, named after these patients could not leave their The advertising campaign fea- philanthropists Marion and John beds for the journey to the new tures a photograph of an individual E. Anderson, expanded the hospi- facility and some required com- getting a vaccination and the head- tal’s services and increased its prehensive teams of clinicians to line “Just a Prick.” It also encour- ability to provide family-centered surround them on their journey ages people to visit care for young patients. from start to finish,” Viviano said. www.freeMeningitisVAX.org, “On the five-year anniversary Former patient Viviana Flores, which has information about of the opening of the Marion and an 11-year-old leukemia survivor meningitis and sites offering free John E. Anderson Pavilion, I’d who was 6 years old when she vaccinations. Across 3. Cultural doings like to thank Marion for the amaz- was transferred to the facility, The campaign is AHF’s response 1. Destroy 4. PC storages ing gift that she and her late hus- reunited with the nursing team to a call by Los Angeles County 6. Buttonhole, e.g. 5. New Zealand parrot public health officials urging all gay 10. Use the soap 6. Kicker’s target band John have given to the chil- who cared for her at CHLA. 14. Multitude 7. Sled, racing dren of Los Angeles,” said Paul S. “It was emotional for all of us to and bisexual men to be vaccinated against meningitis. According to a 15. Member of a Bantu people 8. An Ionian island Viviano, president and CEO of see them again,” said Diana 16. Garage occupant 9. Shows disapproval CHLA. “The Anderson Pavilion’s Hernandez, Viviana’s mother. health alert issued by the depart- ment on Aug. 5, 15 people have 17. Motorized hang glider 10. “Hold on!” helipad has supported 3,500 emer- “Viviana was treated for eight 19. Hollywood favorite 11. Sound signals gency landings, helping the most months and it was tough. But [at been diagnosed with meningococ- 20. Spanish coin 12. Defeat decisively vulnerable patients in our care get the celebration] she had a big cal infections countywide in 2016. 21. In single file 13. Stories can be full of them to and from the hospital safely. In smile on her face and she was so Eight infections were found in gay 23. Entrepreneur’s deg. 18. Consisting of rich soil June 2011, the daily inpatient cen- happy to see everyone. Walking or bisexual men. 25. Chalice 22. A formal defense sus hovered around 225 to 230 down the hall, we saw so many “For the past several weeks, AHF 26. Wife of Saturn 24. New York children. Now, CHLA’s daily cen- familiar faces. For us, we always has been partnering with the county 27. Hypocrites 27. Funnyman DeLuise 33. Reproductive cell sus averages 285 patients, and had a calming feeling at CHLA and other agencies in Los Angeles 28. Personal contraction 34. Greek sandwich 29. Blue often much higher depending on because you knew everything was to provide free meningitis vaccina- tions to the public in response to this 35. Cunning 30. Tea server the season.” going to be OK.” 36. Euripides drama 31. Bread units The hospital marked the For information, visit most recent outbreak of the dis- ease,” AHF president Michael 38. Day break? 32. Colorful rug anniversary by serving ice cream www.chla.org. 40. Propelled a boat 37. Outback runner Weinstein said. “Recently, Los 44. Automobile sticker fig. 39. Quid ___ quo Angeles County health officials 46. De____ the computer 41. Sovereignty, in India expanded the target population for 48. Blotter letters 42. Stretch, with “out” its recommendation for meningitis 49. The Concord, e.g. 43. Not dis vaccination to include all gay and 52. E.U. member 45. Ginza girls bisexual men in the county. To date, 54. Fanciful story 47. Bit of high jinks the county hasn’t been able to fully 55. Besmirch 49. Capitol group promote its expanded recommenda- 56. Italian educator, Maria 50. Vend again tion as well as the availability of free 60. Auld lang syne 51. Secret vaccinations from the county and 64. Chinese gelatin 52. Islamic leaders many other care providers in the 65. Vertical flyer 53. Scalawag 67. Remote option 57. Arduous journey community. We believe these bill- 68. Came to rest 58. Mishmash boards, which are intentionally 69. Playful aquatic animal 59. Bar mitzvah, e.g. provocative, are an eye catching 70. Hunt for 61. Comics canine way to make more people aware 71. Blackthorn fruit 62. Raise a stink about this serious public health 72. Messes up a drive 63. Drops the ball photo courtesy of CHLA issue as well as the availability of 66. “___ Baby Baby” (Linda Children’s Hospital Los Angeles recently celebrated the fifth anniver- free vaccines from both the county Down Ronstadt hit) sary of the opening of the Anderson Pavilion. and many providers and community 1. Trounce groups.” 2. Lady Macbeth, e.g. See Answers page 21 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 August 11, 2016 back to SCHOOL ..... Get Ready for the Fall Semester!

LAUSD launches state’s first all-girls program in L.A.

   High School Ackerman Hicks for the ceremony grades, according to LAUSD, but at 4650 W. Olympic Blvd. on the when they get to middle school, campus of Los Angeles High girls’ average scores drop and con- Instead of simply going “back to School. tinue to do so into high school com- school” this fall, at least 155 stu- Student orientation began pared to boys. Girls also are less dents in the Miracle Mile area will Wednesday for sixth- and ninth- likely to take advanced placement begin the next chapter of their aca- graders, as GALA starts to form a courses in chemistry, physics, com- demic careers in the state’s first middle school and high school at puter science and calculus. public all-girls program to focus on the same time on L.A. High “So we wanted a place where School’s campus. they could be really ready to take Eventually, the those classes when they went to school will high school,” Hicks said. include grades In an all-female environment, six to 12. students develop leadership skills GALA is a and graduation rates increase by 30 first-of-its-kind percent compared to co-ed schools, photo by Edwin Folven program in the and 50 percent more students go on The new Los Angeles Girls Academic Leadership Academy will be locat- state as the only to attend college, according to ed on the L.A. High School campus. public all-girls GALA. school that will GALA’s program aims to send which transitions from a focus on employee who taught at Hamilton focus on science, all students to highly selective col- specific academic achievements to High School where she helped start technology, engi- leges with a focus on engineering one that promotes long-term devel- a small school within a school with neering and math and computer science. Specifically, opment to fully prepare students for the Communication Arts Academy. (STEM). the school is aiming for a 100 per- college and careers. She served as assistant principal at Students who cent graduation rate and 100 per- The school day will be from 8:30 Hamilton, Beverly Hills High start in the sixth cent college-bound rate, which is a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each weekday. School and John Marshall High grade will study currently at 74 percent for girls in Hicks said the school is taking School before working as a district- math and science LAUSD. applications for ninth-graders. So level counseling coordinator for six for seven years Hicks said students will be eval- far, 155 total students have years. and computer uated based on standard grading, enrolled. For information, visit science for six using a “whole child” approach, Hicks is a long-time LAUSD GALAcademy.org. photo courtesy of Elizabeth Hicks years. Elizabeth Hicks is the principal at GALA. The Young Women’s Leadership STEM curriculum. Network started the STEM model The Los Angeles Girls Academic for schools in Harlem, New York Leadership Academy (GALA) will approximately 20 years ago. The host an opening ceremony on successful program has been imple- Friday, Aug. 12 to celebrate the mented in in Texas and now in beginning of its first school year. California. California Senator Holly Mitchell, Hicks cited research that found Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley- that female college students who Thomas, LAUSD Superintendent graduated from all-girls high Michelle King, board president schools have more confidence ask- Steve Zimmer, board member ing questions in class and are more George McKenna, president of confident with computer skills than Mount St. Mary’s College Ann those who graduated from co-ed McElaney-Johnon, and Los high schools. Angeles First Lady Amy Wakeland Boys and girls are about equal in will join GALA principal Elizabeth math and science in the early 18 August 11, 2016 ..... back to school ..... Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

California State Archives launches educational

FacebookSecretary of State Alex page Padilla tell the story of California. Like the applications filed with the has announced that the California page for a look at rare photos, orig- Secretary of State between 1861 State Archives, a division of the inal documents, correspondence and 1900 were made available for Secretary of State’s office, has and other artifacts that illustrate the viewing online. The images and launched a new Facebook page to vibrant history of the Golden documents were the largest digital showcase California history. State.” collection ever assembled by the The page is intended to be an edu- Last month, Padilla announced a State Archives. cational resource for students and new partnership for the State “Facebook provides another people interested in the state’s histo- Archives to digitize exhibits for important digital platform to share ry. It is the latest effort to digitize inclusion at the Google Cultural some of the unique pieces of materials from the State Archives Institute. The first three exhibits California history contained in the and make them available online. highlight the history of California State Archives’ collections,” said “For 166 years, the State state parks and the California Tamara Martin, managing archivist Archives has worked to preserve Secretary of State’s office, and for public programs. “We are excit- and provide access to the history of showcase campaign materials cre- ed to provide the public a new way California,” Padilla said. ated by the nation’s first political to view treasures from the State “Launching this Facebook page consulting firm, Campaigns Inc. Archives that tell California’s story.” will further the Archives’ mission In April, nearly 4,000 digitized For information, visit www.face- and provide yet another platform to California trademark images and book.com/CaliforniaArchives.

‘Shop with a Cop’ gets kids

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er at Walter Reed Middle School in photo courtesy of Page Academy Studio City who is in the Hollywood Division’s junior cadet program, was thrilled about a new backpack he bought. “It’s really helping me in being Page Academy welcomes parents to prepared,” Martinez said. “I got pencils and notebooks and binders. Beverly Hills, Hancock Park open houses I am very thankful.” Page Academy is holding open houses on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. Palka oversaw a similar program to noon at its Beverly Hills Campus, and on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 9 a.m. when he was assigned to the 77th to noon at its Hancock Park Campus. Street Division, and plans to expand Parents of prospective students can tour the schools and meet adminis- it next year with more donations. In trators, teachers and staff. Information about the curriculum will be offered 2017, he hopes “Shop With a Cop” and staff will answer questions. will be a late summer mainstay at Page Academy, founded in 1908, is an independent, co-educational all police stations throughout the school. Page Academy-Beverly Hills serves students from preschool city. through sixth grade, while Page Academy-Hancock Park serves students “The children partner with a cop from preschool through eighth grade. The curriculum focuses on core aca- and [officers] get to learn about the demic subjects such as reading, writing, foreign language and math, as well kids. They see we are just like as computer science, fine arts and physical education. The academy is fully everyone else and it’s important that accredited by NCPSA, Accreditation International and MSA/CESS. they see that we are trying to help Refreshments and fun children’s activities will be offered at the open photo by Edwin Folven them,” Palka said. “We are trying to houses. The Beverly Hills campus is located at 419 S. Robertson Blvd., Officer Jesse Rubacava was paired with Bancroft Middle School student build trust and confidence. At this (323)272-3429, and the Hancock Park campus is located at 565 N. Omar Gonzalez for the school supplies shopping spree organized by the point with what’s going on in Larchmont Blvd., (323)463-5118. For information, visit LAPD’s Hollywood Division. America, it’s definitely needed.” www.pageschool.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press ..... back to school ..... 19 August 11, 2016

Enjoy summer fun before school starts! Farmers Market teams up with Skirball Center

forCelebrate home-run the rich history fun of in ‘Bad News Bears’ America’s favorite pastime with a free outdoor screening of the clas- sic baseball film “The Bad News Bears” on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. on the Farmers Market Plaza. The film is presented in partner- ship with the Skirball Cultural Center and its current exhibition “Chasing Dreams: Baseball and photo by Tad Motoyama Becoming American.” Enjoy an evening of themed art projects, rov- ing musicians and baseball treats and food available in the Original Zoo presents special activities on Farmers Market and on the Market Plaza. Arts activities and music ‘World Elephant Weekend’ start at 5 p.m.; film screening starts The Los Angeles Zoo presents Zoo guests can support the pro- at 8 p.m. “World Elephant Day Weekend,” tection of elephants by posing for two days of opportunities to explore photographs at the Wildlife The Farmers Market property is Photo © Paramount Pictures, courtesy of Paramount Pictures/Photofest steeped in baseball history and and learn about elephants and the Conservation Society’s 96 played a central role in Los Angeles Walter Mathau and Tatum O’Neal star in one of the greatest baseball challenges they face in the wild on Elephants station, part of a world- sports. Gilmore Field, which movies ever made, “Bad News Bears.” Saturday, Aug. 13 and Sunday Aug. wide effort to raise awareness and opened in 1939, was the home of DeMille and actress Barbara plate at Gilmore Field. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. support for elephants. the Hollywood Stars, one of two Stanwyck were part of the The Original Farmers Market is World Elephant Day focuses on (#ElephantYogaChallenge) The 96 professional baseball teams in L.A. Hollywood Stars’ ownership group. located at 6333 W. Third St., corner Asian and African elephants to Elephants station is named for the before the Dodgers moved from And, most notably, the legendary of Third and Fairfax. For informa- bring attention to the urgent threat of number of elephants killed each day Brooklyn. Director Cecil B. Babe Ruth stepped up to home tion, visit farmersmarketla.com. their extinction. Activities highlight in Africa for their ivory. the zoo’s state-of-the-art “Elephants The L.A. Zoo’s “Elephants of of Asia” exhibit and allows children Asia” focuses on the connection to learn about its three elephant res- between elephants and the cultures idents and how they are cared for. of Thailand, India, China and RideThe Fillmore with & Western Fillmore Railway & Western for fun excursions on rails Visitors can tour the elephants’ barn Cambodia. The exhibit, which invites passengers to hop aboard a from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. opened in 2010, illustrates the chal- vintage train for fun rides through Also included is a “medical clin- lenges Asian elephants face in the the Heritage Valley. On Saturday, ic” inviting young guests to bring wild, including shrinking natural Aug. 13, passengers are invited to toy elephants for an “examination,” habitat. It also provides an opportu- shoot the undead during the including a “certificate of health,” nity to directly contribute to conser- “Zombie Hunter Paintball Train,” conservation craft and enrichment vation programs that support ele- which departs at 7:30 and returns at stations, photo ops and more. phants in their native countries. 9 p.m. Passengers shoot “zombies” Activities are free with paid zoo The Los Angeles Zoo is located at near the tracks with paintball guns admission. 5333 Zoo Drive in Griffith Park. fastened to the rail cars. Shooters must be 10 or older. The event has become very popular since it was launched last fall, said Tresa SayThe “Sayno NO bullying Bullying Festival” festivalfood andat aGriffith celebrity meet Park and greet Wilkinson, owner of the Fillmore & will bring celebrities and activists session with stars of sports, film, Western Railway. together with children, teens and television and comedy. “It’s unique to us, and it’s a lot of families on Saturday, Aug. 13 from The Say NO Bullying program fun,” she said. “There are zombies 1 to 5 p.m. near the merry-go-round and the Human Growth Foundation out there with targets and the train at Griffith Park. are sponsoring the festival. The goes by very slow. They get hit a lot photo courtesy of the Fillmore & Western Railway The event strives to engage, edu- Griffith Park merry-go-round is out there.” cate and empower community located at 4730 Crystal Springs The “Zombie Hunter Paintball Trains depart from 364 Main St. Ventura. For information, call members, especially those impacted Drive. RSVP required by Aug. 12. Train” is $49 for shooters, $25 for in Fillmore, located off Highway (805)524-2546, or visit by bullying. The free festival will For information, visit www.saynob- the ride only and passengers under 126 between Santa Clarita and www.fwry.com. feature exhibit booths, giveaways, ullying.org/festival. 10 years old. The Fillmore & Western Railway also offers leisurely excursions with its “Weekend Scenic Ride to Santa Paula” on Saturday, Aug. 13, 20 and 27 from noon to 4 p.m., and the “Weekend Scenic Ride to Piru and Bennett’s Honey Farm” on Sunday, Aug. 14 from noon to 3 p.m. Passengers ride the rails to downtown Santa Paula or Piru and back to Fillmore. The Piru ride includes a stop at Bennett’s Honey Farm, where fresh honey is avail- able for purchase. Adult tickets are $25; $23 for seniors; $15 for chil- dren 4-12; $10 for children 2-3; and free for infants under 23 months. Passengers are also invited to enjoy an evening of comedy and crime fighting during the “Murder Mystery Dinner Train” on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. A troupe of professional actors will perform “Viva Lost Vegas,” a show in which passengers can help solve a mystery. “Viva Lost Vegas” follows a Rat Pack-theme and pas- sengers are encouraged to dress in period costumes, Wilkinson said. The dinner includes prime rib, chicken cordon bleu, blackened pork chops and a vegetarian option. The ride is for passengers 18 and older. Tickets are $89. 20 August 11, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

‘SuicideTo call “Suicide Squad” Squad’ terrible Tinder is date thatalmost wants to jump rightdead on arrival is a misstep, a knee-jerk response to in after the first cup of coffee. the DC Comics Extended Things take time, and “Suicide Universe’s third lackluster contri- Squad” suffers like the Bat’s battle bution to “superherodom.” against Superman. So how do you In some ways, it’s a step in the effectively introduce a dozen new right direction, just as it’s a step characters? Leave that to Amanda backward too. Certainly it surpass- Waller (Viola Davis), the director es both “Man of Steel” and of A.R.G.U.S., a government orga- else to do, while Diablo (Jay “Batman v Superman,” but it does nization that uses supervillains to Hernandez) fears his ability to set so in a clunky way. fight their wars. Just imagine “The everything around him on fire and Everything in this DC “film- Dirty Dozen” but controlled by merely wishes to be left alone. As verse” is one big game of catchup, supervillains with explosive chips for Captain Boomerang (Jai a series of broken sequences in the in their necks. Courtney), he just enjoys beer and past two films meant to quickly ori- How else would assassin sexist rants. entate moviegoers to a new fran- Deadshot (Will Smith) or Harley So who on Earth can hope to con- chise. Sadly, it often feels like a Quinn (Margot Robbie), the equal- trol this team? That’s special ops desperate plea to differentiate itself ly demented girlfriend of the Joker man Rick Flag (Joel Kinnaman), photo courtesy of Warner Bros. from the Marvel Cinematic (Jared Leto), decide to go along who must do what Waller says since The DC Comics characters Deadshot (Will Smith) and Harley Quinn Universe. But that’s the problem with a mission that just might get he fell for June Moone (Cara (Margot Robbie) embark on a dangerous mission in “Suicide Squad.” when a film franchise rushes them killed (hence the film’s Delevingne), an unfortunate arche- things. Any relationship takes time, name). As for the rest of the gang, ologist who stumbled across an allowing both parties to get used to Killer Croc (Adewale Akinnuoye- ancient artifact and became pos- not well-thought art. That said, tooed on his neck. While the char- each other. DC is an ill-thought Agbaje) doesn’t seem to have much sessed by Enchantress, an ancient there’s enough proof in missing acter is heavily featured in the film, goddess. Love makes you do stupid scenes from the trailers and insider you have to get used to how racially things, especially when your bae is reports that Ayer’s original cut was over-the-top he is. As for others, part cray cray witch. lost, so perhaps the real culprit is Boomerang is a sexist, beer-loving “Suicide Squad” juggles many Warner Brothers. Aussie, Killer Croc gets an awk- stories, but the driving plotline is The most disturbing aspect of the ward racialized moment, and perhaps the most dismissible. As film is its depiction of race and gen- Katana is largely a silent Asian we’re all accustomed to by now, der. While we finally have a more character, a trope far too common someone wants to destroy the world. prominent female presence with in action films. Yawn. The primary function of this Harley, Waller, Enchantress and “Suicide Squad” is what hap- film is to focus on how the team gets Katana (Karen Fukuhara) – Rick pens when a film studio creates a along. Perhaps the primary weak- Flag’s ninja enforcer on the team – comic-book film for the Hot Topic ness is its desire to do too much. the number of sexist jokes are dis- generation. Instead of the classic “The Dark Knight” ruined us all. turbing. Certainly this occurs as a Harley Quinn in a clown costume We crave something deep and dark, way to make the film more edgy – (though it does make a cameo), we and we need the lunacy of Heath it is a supervillain film after all – get a hyper-sexualized version of Ledger’s Joker. But this film isn’t but the result remains unsettling. her, just as we get other characters really about the Joker, though Further, while Will Smith is cast that are re-imaginings of their screenwriter and director David Headshot, a white character in the illustrated counterparts. Every- photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Ayer focuses so much on him that a comics, we also have to endure thing here is designed to appeal to The “Suicide Squad” is made up of Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Killer series of flashbacks paralyze the dri- some very painful racial stereo- a new, broader audience – every- Croc (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), Katana (Karen Fukuhara), Rick Flag ving story. We get stuck with dis- types. Diablo – the name is your thing except the predictable story. (Joel Kinnaman), Deadshot (Will Smith) and Captain Boomerang (Jai jointed pieces, reminders that almost first warning – is a Latino gang Rarely are films this fun and Courtney). everything in this film is fan service, member complete with a “13” tat- tedious, simultaneously.

‘Pete’s Dragon’ flies into FIDMThe FIDM showcases Museum and the favorite the TV best shows and in characters TV costumeThe FIDM Museum design & Galleries Television Academy present the and celebrate television costume are located at 919 S. Grand Ave. 10th annual “Art of Television design. More than 100 costumes For information, call (213)623- the El Capitan Costume Design” running through from 23 additional television 5821 ext. 2224, or visit Saturday, Oct. 15 at the FIDM shows are also on display. www.FIDMmuseum.org. Museum & Galleries. The exhibit salutes Emmy-nom- inated costume designers, costume supervisors and assistant costume  !#!!" #   designers. Emmy-nominated cos- tumes from eight television shows 3300 Wilshire Blvd. • (213) 389-3191 are on display, including “Downton Abbey,” “Game of Thrones,” “Outlander,” “Roots,” 
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10-60 percent boost to local busi- nesses, depending on how active operators are during the event. WilshireFrom CicLAvia page is 1 one of most walk-friendly routes “At any one CicLAvia event, you SeniorsFrom page 1 Ciclovía – which means “bike get residents representing 75 per- path” in Spanish – opened the cent of the zip codes in Los streets to walkers, skaters and Angeles,” he said. “Those zip codes represent 80 percent of the popula- management, meals and cyclists in Bogotá, Colombia. transportation for seniors. CicLAvia executive director tion. It’s a true cross section of the city.” Orton provided census statis- Romel Pascual said city officials tics that show the senior pop- did not know in 2010 how big the Pasqual said approximately 80 percent of the participants ride ulation is growing signifi- event was going to be, but after 17 cantly. CicLAvia events, they have learned bikes, but coordinators encourage all forms of “non-motorized mobil- “In 2010, one in every nine that Angelenos have an appetite to people in the county were over travel through the streets without ity,” like walking or jogging. “What’s more non-motorized the age of 65. By 2030, one in their cars. five in the county will be over He said in addition to the health than your feet?” he said. For the first time, CicLAvia will 65, and by 2040, it will be one benefits and activities that bring the in four,” Orton said. “It’s community together, one of the launch a pre-event 5K run at 8 a.m. that starts at 3780 Wilshire Blvd. in growing 200 to 300 percent, highlights of CicLAvia events is but funding continues to be that they make the city feel small Koreatown and ends near the downtown CicLAvia hub, where slashed. When we are talking and more accessible without the about a county like L.A., that’s Nike representatives and city offi- constant humming of engines and very startling.” cials will kick-off the festival at 9 squeaking car breaks. He said the St. Barnabas provided a.m. at the intersection with Flower event helps Angelenos rediscover more than $3.7 million in Street. Los Angeles City neighborhoods that they would not senior services last year but Councilman Jose Huizar, Deputy otherwise explore, as it is also a cel- the OAA funding fell short by Mayor Barbara Romero and ebration of the community. $400,000. The service “[To some participants] these are Department of Transportation gen- provider was forced to make communities that people only read eral manager Seleta Reynolds will up the difference through about or hear about,” Pascual said. join Pascual, who will emcee the donations and other funding Sunday’s route “harkens back to kick-off. sources. Unless federal fund- the historic nature” of Wilshire CicLAvia will also offer five ing is increased, the gap will Boulevard and will feature land- pedicabs (bike operated taxis) to grow each year and many marks such as the Wiltern Theatre, make it easier for people to travel seniors will find themselves Wilshire Boulevard Temple, the throughout the route. struggling in their golden former Bullock’s Wilshire, No parking will be allowed on years, she added. American Cement Building, Wilshire from 1 a.m. to 6 p.m. on “Sometimes for seniors, it’s Westlake Theatre and the Pegasus Sunday between Grand and the only hot meal they will Apartments. Western Avenues. Vehicles will be eat in a day. When you are “At any point, you can stand in towed beginning at 1 a.m. paying for healthcare costs, it the middle and look down the street Additional street parking near the doesn’t leave much left over and see the history in the architec- route may be restricted. There are for meals,” Orton said. “The ture and you can also see the evolu- car crossing points at Vermont biggest challenge the county tion with the new places, shops, Avenue, Alvarado Street and is facing is aging. Our hope is businesses, restaurants, and the cul- photo courtesy of CicLAvia Figueroa Street. that the funding will match tural diversity, block-by-block, that Attendees take the Metro subway to get to the CicLAvia event in 2014. Participants who want to join the the demographic increases. creates the rich history of Los Mid City West Community It’s getting harder and harder Angeles.” ipants can sign up for a library card mate attendance without a start or Council’s riders should meet at for nonprofit service Three hubs will be located along and find the roaming Los Angeles finish line, but officials estimate 8:15 a.m. at I. Martin Bicycles, providers to provide the ser- the route. The first hub is located at Public Library book bike. The that more than 1.2 million people located at 8330 Beverly Blvd. vices for seniors when the 1 Wilshire Blvd. where participants Koreatown hub is located near the have participated in CicLAvia Riders will roll out at 8:30 to the funding is not keeping up can help paint at the Mobile Mural Wiltern Theater – the original events that have covered 119 miles event. with population increases.” Lab from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will CicLAvia headquarters – where of streets. Pascual cited studies that For information, call CicLAvia at The motion will next be also include a bike safety skills community members can rent a show the event reduces air emission (213)355-8500 or email considered by the city coun- course and free helmets for kids. bike from Bikes and Hikes and by 50 percent compared to a typical [email protected]. For information cil’s rules, elections, inter- The second hub will be located enjoy live music. Sunday. Economic studies from on the street closure permit, call governmental relations and near MacArthur Park where partic- Pascual said it is difficult to esti- UCLA show the event also gives a (213)847-6000. neighborhoods committee.

before him. When she resisted his field Frank Fenton Field. advice, they found common ground Judie said it is the “legacy of all in the running joke that Briskman legacies.” FentonFrom Fenton page fought 1 for more space for children would come around “when pigs “We don’t have many fields in Judie said the family struggled growing up as there were his con- and noticed notes from dozens of fly.” Fenton bought Briskman a Beverly Hills,” Judie said. “The financially and came to Southern temporaries, his friends said. teachers who worked with Frank sign with the phrase and then a bat- kids didn’t have many places to play. Everything he’s ever done, California for better opportunities. When Frank and Judie realized during the strike. tery-operated pig with wings that everything he ever put his efforts Fenton graduated from Hamilton the Beverly Hills school board Briskman said in Fenton’s eight hung from the ceiling on fishing line. After she mentioned the joke into was always about kids.” High School and then joined the never had a representative from years as city treasurer, he was in her eulogy at his funeral, current Judie said Frank was an “unbe- U.S. Coast Guard Reserves. He their side of the city, Frank ran for a known for pushing the role to be elected officials came up to lievably fantastic” person who was attended night classes at UCLA, seat and won in 1983. Former more productive than it had been Briskman and couldn’t help but the “most vibrant” and always wore but the university didn’t allow stu- Mayor and City Councilwoman before him. He created the first for- laugh again with Fenton because a smile. She said Parkinson’s dents to graduate from night school Linda Briskman was vice president mal office for the position so citi- the pig still hangs from the ceiling Disease was tough on Frank but at the time. He transferred his cred- of the Beverly Hills Education zens could have a place to ask ques- in the offices at city hall, and they now that he passed, people are able tions about the city’s finances or its and graduated from California Foundation during the teacher didn’t know where it came from. to remember the good times. their utility bills. State University, Los Angeles. strike of 1989, and said Fenton was “My dearest Frankie, you have “And he’s worth a story. He’s He became a successful stock- instrumental in bringing the situa- During his term on the city coun- left an indelible mark of courage, worth more than a story. He was a broker, financial analyst and invest- tion to a close during a “very con- cil, Fenton was the “go-to” guy kindness and strength in this world fabulous human being. He was a ment counselor. Frank and Judie tentious time” in the community. when people needed a trusted opin- and I want you to know that there is friend and a rock to a lot of people” moved their family to Beverly Hills She said she was acquainted with ion. Briskman said some of her only one chance we could ever for- she said. on February 9, 1971 – the day of the Fenton family before, but after fondest memories are when she and get you. Only one chance that will the San Fernando earthquake. working with Frank during the Fenton “hit the road” to address happen … when pigs fly,” “We moved to Beverly Hills and strike they became close friends. issues directly with the community. Briskman said in her eulogy. we’ve been shaking things up ever Later, when the two were elected “He was a very critical thinker In 2009, when the city learned since,” Judie said. officials, their terms overlapped for and very calm,” Briskman said. about Fenton’s diagnosis, then- Answers From Page 16 Despite his accolades in public eight years. “Frank didn’t really lose his temper. Mayor Brucker stepped aside, and office, many community members “Frank showed great strength He was very strident in his beliefs, in his last six weeks in office, will remember Fenton as an advo- and resolve at a very difficult time, very reasoned. But he wasn’t a hot- Fenton served as mayor of Beverly cate and coach for Beverly Hills and I learned so much about his head at all.” Hills. Little League. Fenton believed in character from that experience,” She said the only times she saw In his advocacy for Little developing Beverly Hills’ youth Briskman said. him lose his patience was when he League, Frank fought to turn an and after coaching for a few years, Judie said after the strike contin- was dealing with people who tried asphalt lot at La Cienega Park into he was asked to be the league pres- ued for weeks, Frank came up with “to game the system,” but he could a sports and recreation park. He ident. Frank led the league for an idea in the middle of the night. always see right through it. helped gather thousands of signa- seven years while he coached and He snuck out of the house at 4 a.m. Briskman said during Fenton’s tures and the city redeveloped the Judie created a slow-pitch transi- to assemble the union leaders to time on the city council, he was land. When Fenton became sick tion league. At his funeral on make a deal before the media always trying to get her to be more and it became clear he was not Sunday, there were almost as many caught wind. Judie said she looked restrained and politically correct, going to be able to run for reelec- adults who had played for Fenton at the guest book after the funeral even though she was on the council tion, city officials named the sports 22 August 11, 2016 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

NationalFrom LAPD page 1 acts of violence inspire meeting transparent conversation with the their hands visible during interac- and capable of performing their police department in our commu- tions with police. A refusal to do duties. He acknowledged that nity. I am so excited that we don’t so is a red flag that leads to further sometimes mistakes are made and always have to come together in suspicion and a potential escala- sometimes officers act outside of the midst of a situation or after a tion of the situation. He stressed expectations, which is why the situation,” Johnson said. “We that complying with an officer’s department uses such an elaborate want to be proactive [and] we requests is the best course for a process for complaints and offi- want to start with a real conversa- peaceful outcome. cer-involved shootings. tion. We want to have some real “When police come to you and “They are taken very seriously. conclusions from the conversa- say ‘keep your hands up,’ it’s Anything that happens out in the tion. We want to have a real dia- because [the hands] are how field, feel free to contact us at the logue so we can have some con- [someone can] retrieve weapons,” police station,” Solano said. “We clusions that the police can leave Thomas said. “We are trying to will send an investigating supervi- here, and the people can leave make the environment safe for sor and come out and meet with here, and we can say we are at everybody.” you.” photos by Edwin Folven peace because we have some con- Other questions focused on how Solano also said people should Pastor Charles Johnson, of the Cochran Avenue Baptist Church orga- clusions.” residents can file a complaint if reach out to senior lead officers nized a meeting on Tuesday for officers from the Wilshire Division and Sgt. A.J. Kirby, community they believe they were mistreated about crime problems. The senior community members to discuss concerns. relations officer for the Wilshire by police, and how officer- lead officers are liaisons between Division, started the meeting by involved shootings are investigat- residents and the department, and fielding a question from an audi- ed. The department has a detailed, can help direct resources to ence member about how young multi-layer process for investigat- address problems. people can become involved with ing both situations, said Capt. Senior lead officer Adam Green, the department. When people Rolando Solano, commanding who is assigned to the neighbor- learn at a young age to distrust law officer of the Wilshire Division. hoods south of San Vicente enforcement, it can last a lifetime, All complaints are presented to Boulevard where the Cochran Kirby said. The goal is to get a supervisor who launches an Avenue Baptist Church is located, young people involved in pro- investigation. Similar to how said working together is crucial. grams like the cadets and junior detectives investigate crimes, He encouraged residents to call cadets to build a positive relation- investigations into citizen com- the police station to contact the ship early in their lives, so they plaints involve witness and officer senior lead officer for their neigh- have a familiarity with the diffi- interviews, and a review of securi- borhood. He also stressed the culties of being a police officer. ty camera footage if it’s available. importance of community In the past, a majority of the The investigation is later reviewed involvement between residents cadets entered the program by the command staff at the sta- and the importance of neighbor- because they wanted to become tion and administrators at the hood watches and community police officers. The program has bureau level, who oversee multi- councils in fighting crime. transformed, and now also focuses ple police stations. Ultimately, “No matter who you are and what ceedings are warranted. and I don’t always know where to on building self-esteem and life Chief Charlie Beck has discretion you do in the community, I will be Melanie McQueen, a Wilshire go to get certain things done, and skills like public speaking that over the final decision with com- there for you,” Green said. “I am the Vista Heights Neighborhood sometimes you do get caught up in help cadets in any field they plaints. Punishments can range face of the Wilshire Division and choose. Association member who attended the city bureaucracy and need guid- from reprimand to firing. the department. I am that officer in “Our programs are designed to the meeting, reiterated that residents ance, so thank you. This was very Officer-involved shootings are make people leaders and citizens,” the community. It’s another way we should get more involved in com- helpful.” scrutinized even more closely, and Kirby said. “It’s more of a leader- can build bridges in the communi- munity groups and neighborhood Johnson hopes the meeting will ship academy than a law enforce- are investigated by the LAPD’s ty.” councils. She said the meeting at the be the first of many to come in help- ment cadet academy, but nonethe- Force Review Division, Internal Green can be reached by calling church was a good first step in ing the community understand ways less it’s a good step for them, and Affairs and the Los Angeles (213)793-0647. bringing officers together with the to partner with police. He said the you get some discipline in your County District Attorney’s Office. The law enforcement panelists community. church is behind the department and life.” Their recommendations are also outlined other resources at the “I want to thank Pastor Johnson supports officers. Senior lead officer Charles reviewed by the Los Angeles station available to help residents and the Cochran Avenue Baptist “We want our police department Thomas answered questions about Police Commission and Chief solve problems. Wilshire Division Church for setting up this discussion to know that we are pro-police. We police procedure in the field and Beck, who makes the final deci- neighborhood prosecutor Nooshi because it’s desperately needed and want them to know that we support why officers sometimes act in an sion on every case. Every time an Zahiri Naderi encouraged people to it’s great that there is dialogue going them and we are behind them 5,000 aggressive manner when stopping officer-involved shooting occurs, contact her about quality of life on,” McQueen said. “I also want to percent,” Johnson said. “At the end people. Thomas said the greatest the officer is immediately taken issues. She can direct the informa- thank the police officers and espe- of the day, we have to learn how to danger to police officers comes out of the field and questioned. tion to officers for crime solving, cially my senior lead officer, officer show people, not in the midst of cri- from a person’s hands, which is Solano said great care is taken to and the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Green, and the neighborhood prose- sis, but in the midst of calm, that we why officers ask that people keep ensure officers are highly trained Office can get involved if legal pro- cutor. Sometimes I do ask questions are with them.”

WeHoFrom bike share to page cut 1 the ribbon later this month card and ID number, which can be used to unlock a bike with a corre- Throughout August 2016, there will be a limited number of bicycles sponding PIN number. When the available from four station locations: screen displays that the bike is 1) West Hollywood City Hall, located at 8300 Santa Monica Blvd. unlocked, the user can remove the 2) West Hollywood Park, located at 647 N. San Vicente Blvd. bar and ride off. She explained that riders can 3) Santa Monica Boulevard at N. Crescent Heights Blvd. stop and put the bike in hold mode 4) Santa Monica Boulevard between Holloway Dr. and N. Olive Dr. to pause their ride without making more reservations. Typically, municipal bikes need to be locked it will be a good program both for pants. Reserve a spot in the WeHo to a dock, but WeHo Pedals bikes visitors and residents who need to Pedals bike share basics class at can be parked at any public bike run a quick errand or want or to grab sustainablestreets.org/class-sched- rack within the service area for a a bite and get some exercise. ule.html. $2 fee. CycleHop will collect and “It’s one less car on the street,” The bike share system launch of redistribute the bicycles daily. she said. WeHo Pedals will roll out on Mayor Lauren Meister explained She said the program could Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 11:30 a.m. at on Tuesday that West Hollywood expand, but the city will first need to the West Hollywood Library Auto staff wanted to produce a system track the success of the launch for a Court, located at 625 N. San that would be compatible with other while. Vicente Blvd. The celebration will programs and easy to use through- The city of West Hollywood will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony out the region. The WeHo Pedals host a WeHo Pedals bike share edu- with members of the West service area includes the entire city cation class on Sunday, Aug. 14 at Hollywood City Council and a of West Hollywood and nearby 10 a.m. at the WeHo Pedals hub at guided ride. areas such as Beverly Hills, The West Hollywood City Hall, located The bikes will be available all Grove and the Hollywood and at 8300 Santa Monica Blvd. day, all year. A system map and Highland shopping area and Metro Education classes will also be held more information is available at Red Line Station. every second Sunday of each month wehopedals.com, or contact Meister said everyone at city hall through November. The class is free Robinson at (323)848-6868 or is excited about the launch. She said and space is limited to 15 partici- email [email protected]. photo by Gregory Cornfield Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 August 11, 2016

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