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n DeckHoliday lighting the returns boulevard to Hollywood Boulevard Non place like BOLD for the holidays for the first time in four years The kickoff for the  
  of Commerce’s chair of the board. series ‘went beyond “They are our actors tonight. And anybody’s expectations’ Holiday lighting returned to we’re going to have some action, Hollywood Boulevard for the first again, on Hollywood Boulevard.”  
  time in four years on Nov. 20, with The lights adorn a one-block local officials gathering at radius at Hollywood Boulevard’s Following its successful sum- Hollywood and Highland for a cere- intersections with Highland Avenue mer lineup of events, BOLD monial flipping of the switch. and Vine Street. Decorators wrapped returns to Beverly Hills for the “Our lights are ready,” said Jeff 54 palm trees with permanent light- holidays with a schedule of events Zarrinnam, the Hollywood Chamber See Lights page 35 and later business hours running through December. With thousands of onlookers, Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse and other local leaders com- menced the holiday season with a Rodeo Drive lighting celebration led by Vanessa Lachey, host of “Top Chef Junior,” with a perfor- mance by Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Robin photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for AGENC Thicke. Robin Thicke performed at the annual Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting “That went beyond anybody’s Celebration on Nov. 16. expectations,” Bosse said. “I thought it was really spectacular “Every day feels like a holiday the evening. But some residents and remarkable.” in Beverly Hills,” she said. and city officials have been call- The mayor added that “there’s Bosse conceived BOLD ing for change in response to a just a vibrancy, and a color, and a (Beverly Hills Open Later Days) wide array of new shopping desti- photo by Luke Harold feeling of excitement” throughout as a way to make the city “fresh nations throughout L.A. County, Local leaders led a countdown before pulling down a level to light up the city with the holiday season and competitive.” Its businesses underway. have traditionally closed early in See BOLD page 35 Hollywood Boulevard. Rise in hate crimes prompts nThanksgiving volunteers help those in need More than 2,000      Feuer to call forthe action hate crime increases are not bags of food were clear, but many could be attributed prepared at Big Sunday Los Angeles City Attorney Mike to the divisive political climate fol- Feuer and representatives of the lowing last year’s national election.       LGBT community called for more He added that the numbers may not hate crime reporting in the wake of have been as high this year because Approximately 1,500 volun- a Los Angeles County report of less reporting among members teers filled bags with stuffing, released last week indicating that of the Latino community who fear mashed potatoes, cranberries, for the first time in many years, their immigration status may be vegetables and other fixings for a members of the LGBT community affected if they interact with law feast on Wednesday during Big were the most targeted group. enforcement. Sunday’s sixth annual “BIG The report by the Los Angeles “I have no doubt there has been Thanksgiving Stuffing Event” in County Commission on Human an emboldening of hate,” Feuer Hollywood. Relations showed that 485 hate said. “It indicates the urgency of Tables lined with food were crimes were reported countywide addressing this problem.” placed along a residential street in 2016 – one fewer than the previ- The report found that the LGBT bordering Big Sunday’s headquar- ous year. However, the numbers in community was disproportionately ters in the 6100 block of Melrose photo by Edwin Folven 2015 increased 24 percent com- targeted for hate crimes with 118 Avenue, and representatives from Preston “Dozie” Itie organized boxes of food to be distributed to people pared to 2014, a “troubling statis- incidents reported, the highest total social service organizations tic,” Feuer said. since 2011. Hate crimes against the in need at Big Sunday’s annual Thanksgiving giveaway. stopped by to pick up bags of food “We know that our national polit- LGBT community also had the to be distributed to people in need. ical rhetoric has fueled deep divi- highest rate of violence – 81 per- There was no shortage of volun- in a very divisive time, and we all profits, government agencies and sions in our country. That makes it cent – of all groups studied. It was teers this year, which Big Sunday need to come together to focus on private companies throughout Los especially important that we work the first time orientation surpassed founder and Executive Director what we have in common.” Angeles to help people in numer- together to combat hate crimes that race as the primary factor of a David Levinson attributed to a Big Sunday is a philanthropic ous ways. The Thanksgiving give- can sometimes be the result of group being targeted for hate greater number of people wanting organization started by Levinson away is one of the organization’s those divisions,” Feuer added. “A crimes. to help in what they perceive as a in 1999 to address needs in the most high-profile events, but Big key to tackling hate crime is that Within the subcategory of trans- troubled world. The number of greater Hollywood community. It Sunday offers people more than individuals who are victimized gender victims, hate crime rose people in need is also greater than started with a single day of service 2,000 ways to help throughout the actually report those offenses. Then from 18 in 2015 to 31 in 2016. ever, he said. each May, but expanded “expo- year. we can follow with tough and Latina transgender women were “We are filling over 2,000 bags nentially,” Levinson said. Big Many of the volunteers pitching effective prosecution. But reporting predominantly targeted. with food for all sorts of hungry Sunday now works year-round is a real key.” people,” Levinson said. “We live with social service providers, non- See Big Sunday page 34 Feuer said the specific causes of See Hate Crimes page 26 2 November 23, 2017 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

1941 to gather material for films. The 2001: A Space Comedy and film focuses on inter-governmental relations at the time and artists who were part of Disney’s golden age. It is ScienceOdyssey fiction fans are invited to CocktailsComedian Bill Devlin’s “Comedy and being shown as part of the MAK screenings of “2001: A Space Cocktails” show Center’s “How to Read El Pato Odyssey” on Friday, Nov. 24 and returns on Pascual: Disney’s Latin America and Saturday, Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Tuesday, Nov. 28 Latin America’s Disney.” Admission is Egyptian Theatre. The film is Stanley at 8 p.m. at the free; RSVP required. 625 N. San Kubrick’s meditation on the wonders H o l l y w o o d Vicente Blvd. (323)651-1510, makcen- and inherent dangers of technology, Improv. Devlin’s ter.org. the limitless vistas of space and the show mixes some future of the human race. The screen- of the hottest ing is presented by American stand-up comedi- Cinematheque. General admission is ans in the country with surprise AstridThe Hammer Hadad Museum is hosting a dis- $15. 6712 Hollywood Blvd. ameri- celebrity guests and a band. Special cussion with artist Astrid Hadad on cancinematheque.com. guests have included Arsenio Hall, Wednesday, Dec. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Chris Rock, Chris D’Elia, David Hadad will explore the relationship Spade, Jerry Seinfeld, Drew Carey, between her work and Mexican culture Daniel Tosh and Margaret Cho. 8162 and politics. Admission is free. 10899 Chico’sCelebrate the Angels holidays with a new Melrose Ave. (323)651-2583, holly- Wilshire Blvd. (310)443-7000, ham- variety show, “Feliz NaviDiva,” run- wood.improv.com. mer.ucla.edu. ning from Saturday, Nov. 25 through Tuesday, Nov. 28 Coffee with at the Cavern the Cops Club Celebrity Meet personnel from the West Theater in Casita Hollywood Sheriff’s Station at “Coffee Del Campo with the Cops” on Wednesday, Nov. Restaurant. The 29 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at McDonald’s show features stories, seasonal music on La Brea Ave. The event provides and Chico’s Angel’s take on “A community members with an informal Christmas Carol.” Showtimes are 2, 8 opportunity to enjoy a cup of coffee and 10 p.m., Nov. 25; 3, 6 and 7:30 and participate in a dialog about public p.m., Nov. 26; and 7:30 p.m., Nov. 27 safety. 1133 N. La Brea Ave. (310) and Nov. 30. Tickets start at $25. 855-8850, wehosheriff.com. 1920 Hyperion Ave. photo by Eric Politzer chicosangels.com. Latino art lovers won’t want to miss the Music Center’s “Cuba: Antes, Ahora/Then, Now,” a multifaceted exploration of traditional and contemporary Cuban art running from Thursday, Nov. 30 through Saturday, Dec. 2. The William Wegman The Three Stooges series features more than 48 Cuban musicians, including Yissy Garcia (pic- The Alex Film Society presents “The tured), as well as dancers and visual artists at the the Annenberg Space for JoinBook artist Signing and photographer William Three Stooges 20th Anniversary Film Photography, The Music Center and Grand Park. “Artist Conversations” is on Wegman for a special one night gallery Festival” on Saturday, Nov. 25 at 2 Nov. 30 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Annenberg Space for Photography. exhibit and signing of his book “Being and 8 p.m. at the Alex Theatre in “Sleepless: The Music Center After Hours” runs from 11 p.m. on Dec. 1 through Human” on Wednesday, Dec. 29 from Glendale. The theme is “crème de la 3 a.m., Dec. 2 in The Music Center’s Dorothy Chamndler Pavilion. “Afro- 7 to 9 p.m. at Marc Selwyn Fine Art in cream pies.” The event includes Cuban Dance and Percussion Workshop, Rumba Dance Party + Jam Session” is Beverly Hills. Wegman is celebrated screenings of classic shorts featuring on Dec. 2 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Grand Park, with the Malpaso Dance Company for his photography of the Weimaraner the trio. “Stooges” family members, performing on Dec. 2 from 2 to 7:30 p.m. at Grand Park. The performances are breed of dogs. The new book is the friends and co-stars will attend. part of Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA. See complete schedule for showtimes. most extensive published collection of General admission is $16. 216 N. Annenberg Space for Photography, 2000 Avenue of the Stars; Dorothy Chandler his photographs. 9953 S. Santa Monica Brand Blvd. (818)243-2539, alex- Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave.; Grand Park, 200 N. Grand Ave. Blvd. (310)277-9953, marcselwynfin- filmsociety.org. musiccenter.org/cuba. eart.com/gallery.

Marilyn Monroe Community Meeting Room. This Walt & El Grupo Fans of Marilyn Monroe won’t want Lambda Literary month’s book selection is “Hold Tight Enjoy a screening of the film “Walt & to miss a screening of “Don’t Bother Gently: Michael Callen, Essex El Grupo” on Wednesday, Dec. 29 at 7 to Knock” (1952) on Saturday, Nov. BookLambda Literary Club Book Club, which is Hemphill, and the Battlefield of AIDS,” p.m. at the West Hollywood Library. 25 at 7:15 p.m. at Arena Cinelounge co-sponsored by the West Hollywood by Martin Duberman. Admission is The documentary film by Ted Thomas Sunset. The mystery film is based on Library, meets on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at free, 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. and Kuniko Okubo follows the story of the novel “Mischief,” by Charlotte 7 p.m. in the West Hollywood Library’s (323)848-6377, lambdaliterary.org. Walt Disney’s visit to Latin America in Armstrong, and stars Monroe, Richard Widmark, Anne Bancroft, Donna Corcoran, Lurene Tuttle and Jeanne Cagney. Guest speakers include Kathleen Hughes, a 1950s- era actress perhaps best remembered for “It Came From Outer Space” and Founded 1946 the late 1960s TV series “Bracken’s 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. World,” and Greg Schreiner, owner of SUITE 330 one of the world’s most extensive col- P.O. BOX 36036 lections of Monroe memorabilia and LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 head of the fan club, Marilyn (323)933-5518 Remembered. Admission is $16. WWW.BEVERLYPRESS.COM 6464 Sunset Blvd. (323)924-1644, arenascreen.com. Michael Villalpando PUBLISHER PJ Masks Live Karen Villalpando Entertainment One and Round EDITOR & PUBLISHER Room Presents are hosting “PJ Masks Live! Time to Be a Hero,” a new musical production, on Edwin Folven Sunday, Nov 26 at 2 p.m. at the [email protected] Microsoft Theater. The show is EDITOR Let us stock your bar based on the animated TV series on Luke Harold Disney Junior. It features original music, acrobatics and interactive [email protected] for the holidays components. Tickets start at $34. REPORTER 777 Chick Hearn Court. microsoft- Maura Turcotte theater.boxofficeticket.center. Wine • Spirits • Champagne • Beer • Kegs COPY EDITOR Jill Weinlein, Tim Posada, A Nutcracker Rebecca Villalpando Prelude CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Colburn School presents “A Bogie’s Liquor Nutcracker Prelude” on Monday, Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. in the school’s The Park Labrea News and Beverly Press are weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail 5753 Melrose Ave. Corner of Melrose & Vine Zipper Hall. The event features subscription is $120 annually. Decreed newspa- young dancers from the Colburn pers of general circulation, entitled to publish legal (323) 469-1414 School and Gabriela Foundation’s advertising, Feb. 10, 1960 by Superior Court www.bogiesliquor.com “everybody dance!” program. Tickets Order No 736637. are $25. 200 S. Grand Ave. (213)621- We Deliver • Open 7 days 6 am - 2 am 1050, colburnschool.edu. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 November 23, 2017

  WeHo remembers victims of transgender violence

Hundreds of people packed the courtyard and auditorium at the Center for Early Education in West Hollywood on Nov. 20 for a Transgender Remembrance Day ceremony. Names were read and pho- tographs were displayed of trans- gender victims killed throughout the country. Music, poetry and spiritual ceremonies symbolized the impact the deaths have on the transgender community in West Hollywood and other cities. photo courtesy of the city of West Hollywood “We remember not how they photo by Edwin Folven were taken away from us, but Members of the Trans Latin@ Coalition performed a spiritual ceremo- their hearts that still beat with us though we no longer have access ny during the Transgender Remembrance Day ceremony in West WeHo council approves to them,” said E. Jaye Johnson, Hollywood. chair of the city’s Transgender Advisory Board. “That we move West Hollywood City Council munity has made over the past cannabis business fees forward. That we rise up with members addressed the large decades, transforming from a The West Hollywood City lows the passage of Proposition 64, resilience and determination and crowd, including Mayor John fringe group into an organized Council approved a series of approved by voters in the that we stand for who we are and Heilman, and councilwomen force in West Hollywood. He cannabis license fees at its Nov. 20 November 2016 election, which freedom, unapologetically.” Lauren Meister and Lindsey mentioned a trend toward positive meeting. allows for recreational sales and The ceremony included poetry Horvath. public opinion about the transgen- For adult-use, medical dispen- consumption of cannabis by people by Jade Phoenix and music by Heilman recounted the accom- sary and consumption area licens- 21 and over. West Hollywood offi- Jazzmun, Solomon and Destin. plishments the transgender com- See Transgender page 34 es, there will be a $9,880 applica- cials have said they want to be at tion fee. The initial business the forefront of the new cannabis license fee will be $4,035 for the economy. first year and $2,070 for annual Licenses will be granted in West renewal. Hollywood through a merit-based For cannabis delivery licenses application process. Applications for businesses located in West will be reviewed by city staff to Hollywood, the application fee will make sure they meet minimum Black Friday be $5,025. The initial business requirements, and an evaluation Weekend! license fee for the first year will be committee of at least three mem- $2,735, and $1,015 for annual bers will review and score the renewal. applications based on a set of crite- Cannabis delivery licenses locat- ria. 50% ed outside the city will have a $690 According to a city staff report, first year fee, and $295 annual the fees will generate $400,000 to renewal fee. $500,000 in revenue during the The council approved a first 2017-18 fiscal year. They will gen- OFF! reading of a cannabis use ordi- erate approximately $80,000 in nance on Nov. 6. The local law fol- each following fiscal year. Everything!

Potn taxes to take effect statewide State announces taxes for cultivation, excise, and sales and use tax starting Jan. 1 Beginning Jan. 1, the cannabis Administration. In some cases, the cultivation tax and excise tax will average market price is the take effect. Cannabis businesses cannabis retailer’s gross receipts need to be aware of the new tax from the retail sale. The current rates and how they apply to their markup rate is 60 percent. The Tax business activities. and Fee Administration is required Cultivation tax: Cultivators are to determine the markup rate every responsible for paying the cultiva- six months. tion tax on all harvested cannabis Sales and use tax: Sales and use entering the commercial market to tax applies to retail sales of the distributor (or to the manufac- cannabis and cannabis products turer if that is where the first trans- after the excise tax has been added. fer or sale of unprocessed cannabis Sales and use tax does not apply to takes place). Manufacturers who sales of medicinal cannabis prod- collect the cultivation tax are ucts where a purchaser provides his required to pay the tax to the dis- or her Medical Marijuana tributor. The distributor reports and Identification Card issued by the pays the cultivation tax to the California Department of Public California Department of Tax and Health and a valid government ID. Fee Administration. The current tax Cannabis tax permits/seller’s per- rates are $9.25 per dry-weight mits: Cannabis retailers, cultivators, ounce of cannabis flowers, and manufacturers and distributors $2.75 per dry-weight ounce of making sales must register with the cannabis leaves. Tax and Fee Administration for a Excise tax: Both cannabis and seller’s permit. Distributors must cannabis products are subject to an register with the Tax and Fee excise tax. Retailers are responsible Administration for a cannabis tax for collecting the cannabis excise permit to report and pay the cultiva- tax at the time of the retail sale and tion tax and cannabis excise tax. A for paying the tax to the distributor, microbusiness licensee is licensed who reports and pays the cannabis to act as a distributor, among other excise tax to the Tax and Fee things, and must comply with all Administration. The current excise the same requirements as a distrib- tax rate is 15 percent of the average utor. If you make sales for resale, market price when purchased at you must obtain a valid resale cer- retail. The average market price is tificate. the wholesale cost of the cannabis Registration for sales and use tax or cannabis products sold or trans- permit registration has been avail- ferred to the retailer, plus a markup able online since Nov. 20. For predetermined by the Tax and Fee information, visit cdtfa.ca.gov. 4 November 23, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Sullivan said. “They target nice cars because they know there might “There is nothing be expensive things inside. They sadder than target SUVs because there is no checking everything WeHon deputies investigateto the burglary crew, and investiga- auto burglary crew offenders in the last few years,” trunk.” off your Christmas Motorists are warned tors are still determining if the men Hopkins said. “With them on patrol, People are encouraged to call to hide valuables during are linked to other burglaries, our community partners from the police when they see suspicious list, loading it into the holidays Sullivan said. business owners and security activity and to report every auto your car, going off to Auto burglaries typically rise in guards, and increased vigilance break-in to police. Hopkins said do more shopping
  late November and early December from residents and shoppers, we’re sometimes drivers notify insurance and then finding out during the holidays. Police warn hoping to end the year on a good companies but fail to call police Detectives in West Hollywood motorists to keep valuables locked note.” because they believe nothing can be your Christmas arrested two vehicle burglary sus- away out of sight. Sullivan said that preventing done. Both Sullivan and Hopkins presents are going to pects on Nov. 8 who are believed to “There is nothing sadder than vehicle burglaries and identifying added that civilians can prevent be under someone be part of a crew of suspects from checking everything off your suspects is also a priority. While he themselves from becoming victims. the Bay Area targeting vehicles in Christmas list, loading it into your did not have statistics, Sullivan said “It’s unfortunate, but there is a else’s tree.” Southern California. car, going off to do more shopping there has been an increase in auto higher risk,” Sullivan said. The suspects were arrested in a and then finding out your Christmas burglaries in West Hollywood dur- “They shouldn’t be leaving any- -Det. Brent Hopkins parking lot on Cahuenga Boulevard presents are going to be under ing the past year. thing in their car. It should all go in in Hollywood after detectives someone else’s tree,” said Det. “They’ve been everywhere; 8 the trunk,” Hopkins added. “The ping. We see it time and time tracked a stolen cell phone left Brent Hopkins, with the Wilshire p.m. to 2 a.m. are the hot hours,” thieves know people are out shop- again.” inside their vehicle. The defendants Division’s Auto Burglary Unit. “We – two unidentified men in their 20s are asking shoppers to be vigilant, from Oakland – were allegedly and to not leave any valuables in the staying at a nearby hotel and were back seats of their cars.” taken into custody when they Hopkins said the Wilshire returned to the vehicle, said Det. P. Division has experienced a 6 per- Sullivan, with the West Hollywood cent increase in vehicle burglaries Sheriff’s Department. year to date in 2016 compared to “The investigation is ongoing,” last year. Suspects often target vehi- Sullivan said. “They were in pos- cles parked along major commer- session of stolen property. It’s cial thoroughfares like Beverly iPhones, laptops, Beats head- Boulevard, and Melrose, La Brea phones. Any bag that is visible is a and Fairfax avenues. target.” To combat the holiday rise in The suspects are believed to be auto burglaries, the Wilshire responsible for at least three auto Division is deploying foot beats in burglaries, including two in West shopping districts using officers Hollywood and one in a neighbor- who are specially trained to find hood in the Los Angeles Police thieves. Department’s Wilshire Division. “They’re veteran cops who spe- The Beverly Hills Police cialize in burglary from motor vehi- Department is also investigating at cle investigations and they’ve least one case believed to be linked brought in some of our worst

photo by Edwin Folven A suspect who allegedly sexually battered two women in a Hollywood parking lot was arrested after attempting to flee from police.

Police arrest sexual battery suspect near Sunset Blvd. n Angeles Police Department’s Officer is hurt while Hollywood Division. “The offi- chasing alleged cers chased the suspect and dur- ing the chase, one of the officers perpetrator scaled an eight-foot fence, fell
  and broke his right leg.” Additional officers set up a An unidentified male suspect perimeter and the suspect was was arrested late Monday after arrested a short time later. The sexually battering two women incident is under investigation. near Sunset Boulevard and Leong said the suspect, a Gower Street. Hispanic man in his 20s, was The incident occurred at booked for sexual battery for approximately 11:30 p.m. after allegedly groping the women. the female victims left a The injured officer was taken Starbucks in a shopping mall to a hospital and underwent near the corner. They called surgery on Tuesday. He is police and when officers arrived, expected to recover, Leong they saw the suspect fleeing on added. foot. The suspect also sustained “They attempted to detain the minor injuries during the chase suspect and he punched one of and arrest. He was treated prior to the officers and fled,” said Lt. being booked at the Hollywood Karen Leong, with the Los Division. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 November 23, 2017 Bring Visiting Family & Friends to

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WeHo honored for planning and sustainability practices The city of West Hollywood, dur- ing the past several weeks, has been Local businesses prepare for recognized with several awards and designations highlighting exceptional design, planning achievements, hous- Small
     BusinessMcLendon-Covey Saturday – at select ing efforts and sustainability prac- stores to draw in more potential tices. While Black Friday and Cyber customers. The Los Angeles Chapter of the Monday attract the most attention The stores participating range American Institute of Architects pre- from eager shoppers at the start of from restaurants, such as Le Pain sented its top-level Next LA Award of the holiday season, the newer Quotidien and Yoshi’s Sushi, to Honor at its 2017 Design Awards to Small Business Saturday to be bookstores like Mystery Pier the city of West Hollywood for its held on Nov. 25 proves to be Books and Circus of Books, to forthcoming Sunset Strip Pilot growing in popularity as well. homeware shops J. Michael Scott Creative Off-Site Advertising Sign Small Business Saturday Interiors and L.A. Frameless project, “West Hollywood launched in 2010 as an effort by Shower Doors. L.A. Sporting photo courtesy of the city of West Hollywood. Belltower.” American Express to support Club owner Don Zuidema is par- The Institute of Architects is a pro- West Hollywood City Hall was lit up for Transgender Awareness Month. locally owned businesses and ticularly looking forward to fessional organization with more than direct some of the holiday shop- greeting repeat and new cus- 90,000 members worldwide and and high-resolution LED screens for to increase effectiveness in communi- ping to smaller stores. And those tomers, as well as hosting come- advocating for the value of architec- both commercial and arts content, and cating with the public and engaging efforts appear to be working – by dian Vilanch for a fun afternoon ture, giving architects the resources the completed structure will feature a with the community. 2012, businesses in all 50 states at the men’s clothing shop on they need to do their best work. unique layering of public art, custom West Hollywood also received two were participating in the day. By Santa Monica Boulevard. The institute’s L.A. chapter serves advertising content and technology. recognitions highlighting its sustain- 2016, the Small Business “Small Business Saturday is an as a resource to help make the Los On Sunday, Sept. 24, the American ability initiatives. The Institute for Saturday Consumer Insights opportunity for our community to Angeles region more delightful, Planning Association, California Local Government has awarded the Survey, commissioned by support the businesses that make healthier, sustainable and economical- Chapter, presented two awards of city of West Hollywood its Silver American Express and the West Hollywood such a great ly competitive. The awards are given merit to the city of West Hollywood Level Beacon Spotlight Award for National Federation of place to live, work and shop,” in three classifications: Honor, Merit during its California Conference. The Sustainability Best Practices. The Independent Business, estimated Zuidema said. and Citation, with Honor being the Implementation Award, Small Beacon program, sponsored by the that 112 million people supported For Genevieve Morrill, CEO highest category. Jurisdiction, recognized West Institute for Local Government and small businesses on the Saturday of the West Hollywood Chamber The West Hollywood Belltower Hollywood’s inclusionary housing the Statewide Energy Efficiency following Thanksgiving by shop- of Commerce, Small Business will be a one-of-a-kind, creative bill- program, which requires a 20-percent Collaborative, honors voluntary ping at their locally owned, com- Saturday isn’t just a day to sup- board structure installed at the city- set-aside of affordable units in all efforts by local governments to reduce munity stores. port local stores – it’s a day to owned site at 8775 Sunset Blvd. as a multi-unit housing or an in-lieu fee, greenhouse gas emissions, save ener- In West Hollywood, the support the community in gener- limited-term pilot project. It will fea- and which has realized a substantial gy, and adopt policies that promote Chamber of Commerce has been al. As she noted, local businesses ture a new creative structure designed number of affordable housing units sustainability. actively involved with the plan- tend to “offer more unique prod- by Wiscombe Architects, a small pub- equitably distributed in new projects The U.S. Department of Energy’s ning of Small Business Saturday. ucts” that “create special and lic plaza with new landscaping ele- throughout the city. Its communica- SunShot Initiative has recognized the On top of nearly 200 businesses interesting communities.” ments, two digitally programmable tions Initiative Award for the city of city of West Hollywood with a participating in the area, the day “Small businesses create jobs billboard faces that will include arts West Hollywood’s Communications SolSmart Gold Designation for its Go will also feature special guests – in your own community,” Morrill programming, and a new, open-air and Community Engagement Solar West Hollywood program in Emmy-winning journalist Wendy explained. “According to the arts location for established and Strategic Plan, which is a comprehen- partnership with EnergySage, which Burch, news anchor Sharon Tay, Small Business Administration, emerging artists to create public art sive toolkit that provides urban plan- provides information and resources to Broadway actor and Emmy-win- 28 million small businesses installations on the Sunset Strip. The ners, staff members, and others at property owners to implement solar ning writer Bruce Vilanch, and project includes architectural lighting West Hollywood City Hall a roadmap systems. actress and producer Wendi See Small Business page 7 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 November 23, 2017

Angelenos uniting for Beverly Hills hires consultants to help environmental justice settle renter and landlord issues n   
  evictions enable them to remove availability. Singh led a series of National Council of Jewish Women will host the nuisance tenants. mediation sessions between the two event at its Fairfax Ave. headquarters on Dec. 7 The Beverly Hills City Council Amendments made to the sides last summer. approved the hiring of a consulting urgency ordinance in February Vice Mayor Julian Gold and Recognizing that inequities beyond,” said Rosalind Helfand, a firm to help bridge the gap between required landlords to pay relocation Councilmen Les Friedman and across Los Angeles in exposure to programs and policy consultant landlords and tenants on issues relat- fees of up to $12,394 – depending Robert Wunderlich said they want- toxins in our air, soil, and con- for nonprofits and government, ed to the city’s Rent Stabilization on the size of the apartment, and ed to have a firmer grasp on the pur- sumer products is not just one and a volunteer for NCJW/LA. Ordinance. potentially more if there are senior pose of the Rent Stabilization neighborhood’s public health “We recognize that climate change The city will appropriate $87,750, citizen, disabled or minor occupants Ordinance. Reducing the number of problem, but everyone’s problem, is also disproportionately impact- with a contingency of $17,550, from – to no-cause evicted tenants. displaced residents was one of the the National Council of Jewish ing low-income communities and the general fund for the agreement City staff also discussed progress stated goals when the council adopt- Women, Los Angeles, invites people of color, and we’re partner- with the firm, HR&A Advisors. on its rental unit registry. The city ed the urgency measure, but land- Angelenos to join top environmen- ing with those fighting for envi- The debate over certain provi- sent notices to landlords informing lords have been concerned that tal justice leaders at “Inequity & ronmental justice to educate and sions of the Rent Stabilization them of a 30-day window to register some of the concessions tenants are the Rise of Environmental Justice! activate our community to support Ordinance has been contentious at their properties, originally sched- seeking could hurt their rental busi- A Night of Storytelling + Action their frontline work.” times, but both sides agreed an out- uled from July 24 to Aug. 23. The nesses. for Safe and Healthy “Environmental racism is a core side consultant could help make deadline was eventually extended to “We as a council could have a Neighborhoods.” issue that impacts low-income progress. Sept. 22. According to a city staff meeting exclusively discussing This evening of action will take communities and people of color “I am heartened by the fact that report, 891 properties have been those issues,” Friedman said. place on Dec. 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 first and worst,” said Strela HR&A is approved by tenants and registered out of 1,108 that were Mirisch said giving renters a p.m. at the NCJW/LA headquarters Cervas, statewide organizing landlords,” Councilman John required to complete registration. sense of “stability” and “predictabil- at 543 N. Fairfax Ave. director of the California Mirisch said. Susan Healy Keene, the city’s ity” should be the primary focus. NCJW/LA will be joined by Environmental Justice Alliance. The city’s rent control is regulated Community Development “That is the main purpose of the leading L.A. advocates and organi- “As our nation slides backward in by an urgency ordinance passed ear- Department director, said there were ordinance,” he said. zations for environmental justice to progress we have made to confront lier this year. City officials, land- some property owners who said learn about the inequities commu- the climate change crisis, lords and renters try to reach a con- they didn’t want to register because nities face and how to help to turn California has a tremendous sensus on long-term regulations. the units in their properties were “I am them around. opportunity to lead the nation to The urgency ordinance, in one of family occupied. Special guest speakers include transition away from fossil fuels its most divisive provisions, limited Council members discussed not heartened by Martha Dina Argüello, executive and to address the environmental annual rent increases to 3 percent, allowing landlords in non-registered the fact that compared to the previous 10 per- properties to raise rents. They would director of Physicians for Social inequities that have long bur- [consultants] Responsibility, Los Angeles; Strela dened communities of color. I am cent. Tenants had been complaining rely on tenants in non-registered Cervas, statewide organizing direc- excited to share the stories of vic- of being priced out of their units, units to anonymously report to city HR&A is tor of California Environmental tory of the California and receiving no-cause evictions – officials if their landlords raised approved by Justice Alliance and CEJA Action; Environmental Justice Alliance in which tenants on month-to- rent. Marissa Chan, environmental and to discuss how Los Angeles is month leases receive 60-day notices Council members also discussed tenants and research and policy coordinator of a strategic leader in the environ- to leave their units. Landlords have having Sukhsimranjit Singh, associ- landlords.” Black Women for Wellness; and mental justice movement.” said the 3 percent annual increase ate director of the Straus Institute for Monique López, social justice Environmental justice organiza- would inhibit their ability to keep up Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine, planner and policy advocate. tion leaders and officials will be with the expenses of maintaining to continue mediation sessions with -Councilman John Mirisch “NCJW/LA is committed to on hand to educate about environ- their properties, and that no-cause landlords and tenants, pending his social justice for women, children, mental justice issues in and and families and we’re concerned around Los Angeles and connect about the public health crisis audiences with their next actions. caused by exposure to pollution For information, visit and toxins in Los Angeles and ncjwla.org.

Small Business Saturday returns From page 6 cause. Several small businesses will donate 10 to 30 percent of pro- account for 54 percent of all sales in ceeds from the day to “STORIES: the U.S. Tax dollars will stay local The AIDS Monument,” which will and support the neighborhoods – 48 memorialize the devastation of percent of the purchases from local HIV/AIDS on the country, accord- stores goes right back into the com- ing to Morrill. munity,” she said. “Small business In Beverly Hills, where over 80 owners are more likely to develop percent of the stores are small local partnerships, strengthening shops, the Chamber of Commerce ties in the community. By shopping will host a Small Business at one local business, it helps other Saturday rally and a special Small local businesses.” Business Saturday Walk with That partnership between busi- Mayor Lili Bosse in the morning. nesses will also be showcased this The tour will visit shops such as Small Business Saturday. Laduree Beverly Hills, Nate’n Al Hollywood Girl Vanity, a local Delicatessen and Edelweiss company that sells Hollywood- Chocolates, which will offer sam- style vanities and mirrors online, ples to the walkers, according to will be joining the brick and mortar the Chamber. store BV2 Salon in West In Beverly Grove, Allan Jeffries Hollywood to offer new beauty Framing on West Third Street, products for customers. decked out in “Shop Small” sig- While Small Business Saturday nage, will offer discounts such as will generate sales, Hollywood 15 percent off photo frames and 30 Girl Vanity founder Maxine percent off custom frames. With Tatlonghari said the day will be a increasing support for Small celebration. Business Saturday, owner Allan “It’s a day to showcase what we Jeffries emphasized the signifi- do. A lot of the time, as business cance of the day in the age of larger owners, we are in the trenches, but online retailers. Small Business Saturday is a day to “We are just happy that small just celebrate not just what our business is getting exposure and businesses do for the economy, but getting attention,” Jeffries said. “It also for the community.” means that small business is impor- Underscoring its ties to the local tant. It sends the message that community, this year’s Small Amazon and everything else can’t Business Saturday in West exist without us. We are the founda- Hollywood will also serve another tion.” 8 November 23, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Ryu and Martinez introduce motions NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to con- to reform library security sider the following item: Council members David Ryu, ing of online pornography on their child will be exposed to sexu- 4th District, and Nury Martinez, 6th library computers. At present, ally explicit images and videos.” LOCATIONS: 1201-1207 N. DETROIT STREET, District, introduced two motions to LAPD has a $5.4 million contract “We have 73 amazing public West Hollywood, California make city libraries safer and more to provide security at the Los libraries in our City, and not one of secure for all visitors. Angeles Public Library’s 72 them has X-rated materials on the One motion requests the Los branches, as well as the Central shelves – our library computers REQUEST: Applicant is requesting to con- Angeles Public Library, in con- Library. should be no different. I doubt that struct a new, four-story, ten-unit junction with LAPD, to report back The motion focused on improv- Angelenos believe their taxpayer condominium building across two on all security incidents observed ing security in the libraries would dollars should be spent on provid- parcels with exemplary design at public libraries in 2017, and on instruct the Los Angeles Public ing access to pornography on pub- over on-grade parking. The proj- how current security can be Library, in conjunction with the lic computers,” Ryu said. improved. The other motion Los Angeles Police Department In 2011, the Los Angeles City ect will not incorporate any afford- instructs the library to implement Security Services Division, to Council approved a motion able units and requests a 10% filtering software on computers report to the Arts, Parks, River and instructing the city attorney to modification to reduce the front and wireless networks at all 73 city Entertainment Committee with a report back to City Council with setback. libraries, to prevent online access month-to-month analysis of safety options to address the issue of to pornography. and security incidents observed access to online pornography in PERMIT(S): Development Permit, Modifica- “Libraries are places of learning and reported at city libraries in city libraries after an individual – they are a place for communities 2017; instructs the Los Angeles allegedly accessed pornography tion Permit, Subdivision Permit, to connect, for individuals to Police Department Security through a Chinatown branch library and any other required permits. empower themselves with infor- Services Division to report on how computer. The discussion resulted mation, and for children to grow the current security deployment in the installation of privacy APPLICANT(S): Andrea Keller and explore,” Ryu said in a state- could be enhanced; and request the screens on library computers, as ment. “They are not a place for Los Angeles Public Library and well as the repositioning of desktop TIME/PLACE Thursday, December 7, 2017 lewd content or behavior. Today’s LAPD to offer recommendations computers within library branches OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. motion makes that clear. Reports of to make library facilities a safe and to create more private viewing. individuals using illegal drugs and welcoming environment that puts Tuesday’s motions reflect the view West Hollywood Park Public viewing online pornography are patrons first. of both council members that these Meeting Room – wholly unacceptable. Our families The motion focused on Internet measures are inadequate. Council Chambers and children deserve better.” filters for lewd and inappropriate 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard “Our libraries are in crisis,” content would implement filtering “They are not a West Hollywood, CA 90069 Martinez said in a statement. software on all publicly-owned “Drug use and lewd acts in front of library computers, workstations place for lewd ZONES: staff, parents, and children are on and wireless networks; and request content or R3C (Residential, Multi-Family Medium Density) the rise. As a city, we need to step the Los Angeles Public Library to behavior. Today’s up and put a stop to this, and give prepare and present a supplemental our libraries the funding and budget request with recommenda- motion makes that ENVIRONMENTAL resources they desperately need to tions to implement a long-term clear. Reports of STATUS: Categorically exempt from the make them safe again. Today’s plan of action to prevent lewd con- provisions of the California Envi- dual motions are aimed at making tent from being viewed on publicly individuals using that happen.” owned computers, workstations illegal drugs and ronmental Quality Act (CEQA), The two motions focus on secu- and wireless networks maintained viewing online pursuant to Section §15332 (In- rity protocols in and outside city by the library department. Fill Development Project) libraries, and on restricting access “It is outrageous that our pornography to lewd content on library comput- libraries enable people to watch are wholly ers and networks. Both note recent pornography on public comput- unacceptable.” The staff report will be available on Thursday, Novem- reports of lewd and illegal behavior ers,” Martinez said. “It’s just not in and around city libraries, includ- right. Libraries are supposed to be ber 30, 2017, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boule- -Councilman David Ryu ing illicit drug use, public sex acts, for learning, not lewdness. No par- vard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, 4th District theft, and the accessing and view- ent should ever have to worry that and on-line at www.weho.org

IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be lim- ited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or Metro and Via join forces to offer shared in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hol- lywood Planning Commission, via the Community De- rides to and from select transit stations velopment Department at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. The Los Angeles County developed the Mobility on Demand other public transportation Metropolitan Transportation program to support transit agencies options,” said Daniel Ramot, co- To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of Authority will pursue a partnership and communities as they integrate founder and CEO of Via. 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) will be available with Via, a transportation network new mobility tools like smart phone The Metro project plan was company, to provide an affordable, apps, bike- and car-sharing, and on- developed by Metro’s Office of for checkout at the meeting. If you require special as- equitable, and accessible first and demand bus and van services. Extraordinary Innovation. sistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for last mile solution for customers to MOD projects help to make trans- “Metro is committed to expand- the hearing impaired), you must call, or submit your re- help bridge the first/last mile gap. portation systems more efficient ing mobility options in Los Angeles quest in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) This project will be supported in and accessible, particularly for County by leveraging Via’s innova- 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The part by a $1.35 million from those who lack access to a car. tions and expertise in offering City TDD line for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. Mobility on Demand Sandbox “We’re making our systems dynamic shared rides,” said Joshua grant from the Federal Transit more inclusive – because access to Schank, chief of Metro’s Office of Administration. public transportation is a right, not Extraordinary Innovation. “Our Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., trans- Using new technology, cus- a privilege,” said Los Angeles project with Via demonstrates that portation) may be provided upon written request to the tomers will be able to book a seat in Mayor Eric Garcetti, chairman of there is potential to align public and Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the a shared, dynamically routed vehi- the Metro board. “Everyone should private sector interests to improve meeting. For information on public transportation, call cle to or from three major Metro be able to make a trip on Metro mobility and provide a public bene- 1-323-GO-METRO (323/466-3876) or go to stations. Metro will ensure that the buses and trains, and these funds fit through ensuring that rides are www.metro.net rides are affordable for customers will help more riders get where affordable, equitable and accessible and will provide a payment solution they’re going quickly and conve- for our customers.” for the unbanked. Customers with niently.” To ensure that the project can ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said disabilities, including those with “Our goal at Metro is to grow provide lessons for future partner- Public Hearing to express their opinion in this matter. service animals, wheelchairs, or our service to provide more options ships, the Eno Center for other mobility aids or who need and connections,” Metro CEO Transportation, UCLA and the For further information contact Laurie Yelton, Associ- additional assistance to board or Phillip A. Washington said. “We University of Washington will be ate Planer, in the Community Development Department alight will be able to request rides think this project has the potential studying the project to identify that meet their needs. to help us reach out to more people lessons learned. The FTA will be at (323) 848-6475; or via email at: Metro’s project is part of a two- and, hopefully, make their lives working with Booz Allen Hamilton [email protected] region partnership in Los Angeles easier.” and the Transportation County and the Puget Sound area “Via’s shared ride technology is Sustainability Research Center to Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk with King County Metro and perfect for connecting more people evaluate all participating MOD Sound Transit where each region to public transit. Metro is commit- programs. Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении про- will be testing a new type of part- ted to offering innovative services Metro and Via are finalizing an nership with a transportation net- to the public, and we are excited to agreement with the intent of begin- екта. Для дополнительной информации work company. help Metro solve the first and last ning the Mobility on Demand pro- на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. The FTA, which is part of the mile challenge and help millions of ject in summer 2018. For informa- U.S. Department of Transportation, new passengers take advantage of tion go to metro.net/mod. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 November 23, 2017

Metro moves along WeHo prepares Submit names for annual with subway work for annual AIDSWatch World AIDS Day

observanceThe city of West Hollywood has announced plans for World AIDS Day, an annual observance held on Dec. 1. The observance is an oppor- tunity for people to unite in the fight against HIV/AIDS, to show support for people living with HIV and to commemorate those who photo courtesy of David Reid have passed away. The first World The city of West Hollywood is planning to once again project the AIDS Day was held in 1988, and names of people who have died of complications from HIV/AIDS on each year, the city recognizes the north wall of the West Hollywood Library in observance of World World AIDS Day with special AIDS Day. events and programming. Members of the public who have lost someone to the disease are This year’s events include the encouraged to submit their name for inclusion. The project, annual World AIDS Day candle- AIDSWatch, will run from Thursday, Nov. 30 through Saturday, Dec. light vigil and march, and Paul 2. World AIDS Day is observed on Dec. 1. Starke Warrior Awards, on Friday, Names are streamed one after another in stark white letters on a Dec. 1. The candlelight vigil will deep black background. The event has been held since 1996. To sub- begin at 6 p.m. at the Matthew mit a name, visit AIDSWatch.org. Shepard Triangle, located at the cor- People can also view AIDSWatch on WeHoTV on channel 99, and ner of Santa Monica and Crescent by visiting weho.org/wehotv. Heights boulevards. Candles will be provided. photo courtesy of Metro The walk will pass by plaques on the West Hollywood Memorial Additionally, a panel of “The The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority NAMES Project AIDS Memorial has announced updates on Purple Line Extension construction along Walk on Santa Monica Boulevard, which memorializes people who Quilt” will be on display at West Wilshire Boulevard. Hollywood City Hall, 8300 Santa Through Nov. 22, utility relocation work and preparation for pile have been lost to HIV/AIDS. The candlelight march is presented in Monica Blvd., from Monday, Nov. installation was occurring near Wilshire Boulevard and Western 27 through Friday, Dec. 1. The Avenue. Wilshire Boulevard has been reduced to two lanes in each conjunction with the Alliance for Housing and Healing, and numer- quilt, conceived in 1985 by activist direction between St. Andrews Place and Western Avenue, and left Cleve Jones, is a memorial and cel- turns will be restricted on Western Avenue for approximately one ous community organizations. Participants will march to West ebration of the lives of people lost year. Bus stops were relocated to Wilshire Boulevard/Serrano to HIV/AIDS. First displayed on Avenue. Hollywood’s City Council Chambers at the West Hollywood the National Mall in Washington Instrumentation work is ongoing along Wilshire Boulevard near D.C. on Oct. 11, 1987, the quilt has Muirfield Road and Lucerne Boulevard. Concrete work and dewater- Library, 625 N. San Vicente Blvd., where the Paul Starke Warrior grown from 1,920 panels to more ing well maintenance is ongoing from the opening near Wilshire than 48,000. It has not been dis- Boulevard and La Brea Avenue. Awards program will be held at 7 p.m. The awards recognize indi- played in its entirety since October Excavation and hauling continues near Wilshire Boulevard and 1996. Fairfax Avenue. Decking preparation, utility work, dirt hauling and viduals who provide services to people living with HIV/AIDS. The Other World AIDS Day-related the installation of dewatering well work is occurring near Wilshire events include a screening of and La Cienega boulevards. event will feature guest speaker Laurie McBride, an LGBTQ “BPM (Beats Per Minute),” a film For information, visit metro.net. Members of the public with ques- about a young man who joins ACT tions or concerns about Purple Line Extension construction activity activist and former California assistant secretary of state, and the UP Paris in the 1990s, on Saturday, can also call the 24-hour project hotline at (213)922-6934, and email Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. in the West the project team at [email protected]. “Being Alive Musical Globe Display.” The event is free and Hollywood Council Chambers. open to the public. RSVPs are Admission is free; RSVPs are requested by visiting required by visiting whbpm.event- whwad.eventbrite.com. brite.com. Volunteers sought for upcoming homeless count in January Los Angeles County Board of “Every Angeleno counts, ABCs recognize supporters Supervisors Chair Mark Ridley- whether they have an address or Thomas, Los Angeles Mayor Eric not,” Garcetti said. “The annual Garcetti and Los Angeles Homeless point-in-time count is the best tool Services Authority Commission we have to measure the scope of chairman Rabbi Noah Farkas have our homelessness crisis, and get launched an effort to enlist volun- L.A.’s fair share of federal funding. teers for the 2018 Greater Los Putting feet on the street in January Angeles Homeless Count, sched- will make a big difference in our uled from Jan. 23 to 25. work to get people into safe hous- The goal is to exceed the 2017 ing as quickly as we can.” total of nearly 8,000 registered vol- The Los Angeles Homeless unteers. Services Authority is a Los Angeles “L.A. County residents are up to city and county joint powers this herculean task,” Ridley- authority created in 1993 to address Thomas said. “I was one of the vol- homelessness. LAHSA is the lead unteers who helped count around agency in the HUD-funded Los Leimert Park in January and I hope Angeles Continuum of Care, and to volunteer again next January. coordinates and manages more than photo by Vince Bucci The most recent homeless count $243 million annually in federal, Associates for Breast and Prostate Cancer Studies hosted its annual estimated there are almost 58,000 state, county and city funds for pro- “Talk of the Town” gala on Nov. 18 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. people homeless in Los Angeles grams providing shelter, housing Proceeds benefited breast and prostate cancer research at the John County on any given night. In a and services to homeless persons. Wayne Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John’s Health Center. county as prosperous as ours, it is a “The homeless count would not Patrick M. Byrne, founder and CEO of overstock.com, was honored moral outrage and a humanitarian exist without the selfless participa- with the Spirit of Hope Award, and “Entertainment Tonight’s” co- crisis that even one person has to tion of thousands of volunteers anchor Nancy O’Dell received the Spirit of Entertainment Award. sleep on the streets at night.” across the County,” said Farkas, of Byrne and O’Dell joined ABCs President Gloria Gebbia and Marcel The count is a point-in-time enu- Valley Beth Shalom. “I’m opti- Loh, president and CEO of Providence Saint John’s Health Center and meration to document the number mistic that once again people will John Wayne Cancer Institute at the gala. of people without a permanent, answer the call to help their neigh- The ABCs was formed 28 years ago by a group of philanthropists habitable place to call home. The bors experiencing homelessness.” dedicated to eradicating cancer. The group has raised more than $15 data collected is used to assess To register, visit theycountwilly- million to fund research at the institute. For information, strategies and funding needs from ou.org. For information, visit visit www.abcjw.com. city and county policymakers. lahsa.org. 10 November 23, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

feet 11 inches tall and 190 Nov. 16 corner of Cahuenga and Melrose. pounds. The loss was estimated at $100,000. A suspect assaulted a victim dur- A suspect assaulted a victim dur- OLICE LOTTER ing a domestic violence incident in ing a domestic violence incident in P B At 11:30 a.m., an unknown sus- the 7900 block of Santa Monica. the 5100 block of Beverly at 10:50 pect committed a burglary in the a.m. 9300 block of Wilshire. The loss At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the was estimated at $3,150. burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between 1200 block of Larrabee. burglarized a vehicle parked in the Nov. 3 and Nov. 17. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- Nov. 12 6800 block of Hollywood. ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los An unknown suspect committed a Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles At 12:19 p.m., an unknown petty theft in the 8300 block of An unknown suspect burglarized a County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and female suspect committed a Santa Monica at 5:15 p.m. vehicle parked in the 7000 block of the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. grand theft in the 9500 block of Santa Monica at 1:30 p.m. Wilshire. The suspect was At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect was estimated at $155. approximately 24 years old, 5 burglarized a vehicle parked in the Beverly Hills Police feet 6 inches tall and 120 pounds. 8800 block of Harratt. committed a petty theft in the 5200 block of Melrose. Department At 7:49 p.m., an unknown suspect The loss was estimated at committed a burglary in the 100 $5,240. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a block of N. La Cienega. The loss petty theft in the 8300 block of Nov. 3 petty theft in the 6300 block of was estimated at $7,075. An unknown male suspect com- Santa Monica at 8:15 p.m. mitted a grand theft in the 300 Hollywood at 7 p.m. An unknown male suspect com- An unknown suspect committed a block of N. Rodeo Drive. The loss At 11:55 p.m., an unknown sus- mitted a grand theft in the 100 At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 200 block of S. La was estimated at $15,000. pect assaulted a victim in the 1200 block of N. Clark Drive at 4:05 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the Cienega at 10 p.m. The loss was block of Kings. The loss was estimated at $1,360. 1300 block of N. Martel. valued at $200. West Hollywood At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Nov. 17 An unknown suspect assaulted a committed a burglary in the 400 Sheriff’s Station Nov. 8 At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect victim near the corner of block of N. Beverly Drive. Cahuenga and sunset at 8 p.m. Just after midnight, an unknown Nov. 13 committed a grand theft in the 600 block of Robertson. Nov. 5 suspect committed a burglary in At 9 p.m., an unknown suspect the 300 block of N. Oakhurst At 7:14 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 700 At 5:41 p.m., an unknown male Drive. The loss was valued at committed a burglary in the 7600 block of S. Stanley. suspect committed a grand theft in $1,000. block of Fountain. Los Angeles Police the 200 block of N. Rodeo Drive. Department An unknown suspect burglarized a The loss was estimated at An unknown male suspect com- An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 7900 block of $13,300. mitted a grand theft in the 300 petty theft in the 1000 block of Nov. 13 Hillside at 9:05 p.m. block of N. Crescent Drive at 8:30 Fuller at 8:08 a.m. a.m. The loss was estimated at At 12:08 a.m., an unknown sus- Nov. 6 $2,200. At 10:40 a.m., an unknown sus- pect committed a petty theft in the Nov. 15 pect committed a petty theft in the At 7:56 a.m., an unknown male 7100 block of Sunset. At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- At 2:15 p.m., an unknown suspect 7900 block of Santa Monica. suspect committed a grand theft in pect committed a burglary in the the 300 block of N. Canon Drive. committed a burglary in the 8700 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect committed a 1300 block of N. Cherokee. The suspect was approximately 5 block of Clifton Way. The loss was tim near the corner of Cosmo and burglary in the 800 block of West feet 8 inches tall and 150 pounds. estimated at $10,500. Selma at 12:25 a.m. Knoll at 1 p.m. An attempted robbery was report- ed near the corner of Fuller and An unknown suspect committed a At 10:40 a.m., an unknown sus- Rosewood at 6 a.m. Nov. 7 burglary in the 300 block of N. At 3:10 p.m., an unknown suspect pect assaulted a victim near the Oakhurst Drive at 3:30 p.m. The assaulted a victim in the 1200 corner of Highland and Yucca. At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect At 7:21 a.m., an unknown male Loss was estimated at $425. block of Alta Loma. suspect committed a burglary in committed a petty theft in the 5500 An unknown suspect committed a the 300 block of N. Canon Drive. block of Romaine. An unknown suspect burglarized petty theft near the corner of The suspect was approximately Nov. 9 a vehicle parked in the 7700 block Melrose and Rossmore at noon. 53 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall of Hampton at 4 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a and 180 pounds. At 10:30 a.m., an unknown male vehicle parked near the corner of suspect committed a grand theft in At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect Sycamore and Hawthorn at 1 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 1200 An unknown suspect committed a the 9200 block of Burton Way. The suspect was approximately 23 burglarized a vehicle parked in block of N. Mansfield. burglary in the 400 block of N. the 7700 block of Hampton. At 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Bedford Drive at 8:15 a.m. The years old, 5 feet 11 inches tall and burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect committed a loss was estimated at $1,750. 170 pounds. 1700 block of N. Fuller. An unknown suspect robbed a petty theft in the 5100 block of An unknown suspect robbed a vic- victim in the 8700 block of Santa Sunset at 1:30 p.m. At 11 a.m., an unknown male sus- Monica at 7:10 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a pect committed a burglary in the tim in the 300 block of N. Canon vehicle parked in the 1400 block of At 12:45 p.m., an unknown sus- 400 block of N. Bedford Drive. The Drive at 1:17 p.m. The suspect N. Bronson at 6 p.m. At 9:54 p.m., an unknown suspect pect burglarized a vehicle parked suspect was approximately 29 was approximately 32 years old, 5 assaulted a victim in the 1000 near the corner of Sixth and years old, 6 feet 1 inches tall and feet 8 inches tall and 145 pounds. At 7:05 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Sweetzer. Curson. 220 pounds. burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect 5800 block of Harold Way. An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect committed a committed a burglary in the 100 Nov. 14 victim in the 6700 block of Santa burglary in the 400 block of N. block of N. Palm Drive. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 3:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Monica at 1:30 p.m. Bedford Rive at 3:26 p.m. tim in the 5000 block of Wilshire at An unknown suspect committed a committed a burglary in the 1200 7:10 p.m. block of Orange Grove. At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 4:55 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 200 block of Tower committed a burglary in the 400 committed a burglary in the 400 Drive at 7:15 p.m. The loss was At 10:20 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a block of Hauser. block of S. Beverly Drive. An addi- estimated at $245. pect committed a petty theft in the petty theft in the 7300 block of tional burglary was reported near 1200 block of Lodi Place. Santa Monica at 2:30 p.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- the same location at 5:45 p.m. Nov. 10 tim near the corner of Melrose and At 2:55 p.m., an unknown suspect Detroit at 2:45 p.m. Nov. 16 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect robbed a vic- committed a petty theft in the 100 burglary near the corner of Dayton tim in the 9500 block of Wilshire at block of N. La Cienega. At 3:15 p.m., an unknown suspect At 8:30 a.m., an unknown suspect Way and North Robertson at 4:55 5:15 p.m. The suspect was committed a petty theft in the 100 committed a burglary in the 6300 p.m. approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall block of La Mirada. and 160 pounds. The loss was An unknown suspect committed a block of S. Gramercy Place. petty theft in the 8900 block of At 5:10 p.m., an unknown suspect estimated at $5,760. Ashcroft at 2:35 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect stole a vehi- committed a burglary in the 400 petty theft in the 1600 block of N. cle parked near the corner of block of N. Roxbury Drive. The At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect At 5:15 p.m., an unknown suspect El Centro at 7:30 p.m. Plymouth and First at 8:40 a.m. loss was estimated at $840. committed a burglary in the 800 block of Whittier Drive. assaulted a victim in the 8900 block of Santa Monica. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect At 5:03 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a committed a grand theft in the burglarized a vehicle parked in the burglary in the 400 block of N. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect stole a vehi- 6100 block of Sunset. 5000 block of Rosewood. Bedford Drive at 5:45 p.m. tim near South Santa Monica and Wilshire at 1:05 p.m. The suspect cle parked in the 7500 block of Santa Monica at 8 p.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect was approximately 38 years old, 6 tim in the 6300 block of W. Third at feet 2 inches tall and 195 pounds. tim in the 300 block of N. Vista at committed a burglary at an undis- 11 p.m. 7:20 p.m. closed location on North La Nov. 15 Cienega. The loss was valued at Nov. 11 At 8:15 p.m., an unknown suspect $7,075. An unknown suspect burglarized Nov. 14 committed a burglary in the 4800 At 8:50 a.m., an unknown suspect a vehicle parked in the 100 block block of Elmwood. of N. La Cienega at 11:35 a.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- An unknown suspect committed a committed a burglary in the 8300 tim in the 6200 block of De burglary in the 400 block of S. block of Wilshire. The loss was Longpre at 1:20 a.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Beverly Drive at 6 p.m. The loss estimated at 8,900. An additional At 1:35 p.m., an unknown suspect cle parked near the corner of was estimated at $3,000. burglary was reported near the burglarized a vehicle parked in At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect Cahuenga and Homewood at 9:30 same location at 9:10 a.m. The the 9000 block of Dorrington. committed a petty theft in the 6300 p.m. At 6:25 p.m., an unknown suspect loss was estimated at $2,500. block of Sunset. committed a burglary in the 400 An unknown suspect burglarized At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- block of S. Beverly Drive. The loss Two unknown suspects robbed a a vehicle parked in the 8700 block An unknown suspect committed a pect robbed a victim near the cor- was estimated at $13,164. victim in the 100 block of N. of Sunset at 7:30 p.m. petty theft in the 8100 block of W. ner of Curson and Rosewood. Robertson at 8:55 a.m. One sus- Third at 9:30 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a pect was approximately 5 feet 1 An unknown suspect assaulted a An unknown suspect stole a vehi- burglary in the 9400 block of inches tall and 120 pounds, while victim in the 8800 block of Santa At 10:42 a.m., an unknown sus- cle parked in the 5800 block of Whitworth at 6:25 p.m. The loss the other was approximately 5 Monica at 11:06 p.m. pect assaulted a victim near the Virginia at 11 p.m. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 November 23, 2017

Fire department personnel New charges filed in case against gang n Deuce Broadway Gangster Crips Shaw and five other Five Deuce Defendants were clique known as the Gremlin Broadway Gangster Crips mem- honored for excellence allegedly involved in Riderz, a violent enforcement arm bers with participating in a conspir- 2003 WeHo murder that acts as the gang’s hit squad. acy to violate the federal Racketeer The new charges in the indict- Influenced and Corrupt A federal grand jury has returned ment accuse Perez of committing Organizations Act. Members of the a new indictment in a racketeering murder in aid of racketeering and conspiracy allegedly committed case targeting the Five Deuce using a firearm in relation to a murders and robberies and engaged Broadway Gangster Crips street crime of violence that caused death. in witness and informant intimida- gang that adds a murder charge Each of these offenses carries a tion, and narcotics sales. stemming from a previously mandatory sentence of life without The new indictment is the latest unsolved 2012 homicide, Acting parole in federal prison. development in a case originally United States Attorney Sandra R. The indictment alleges that filed in 2014 against 72 members Brown has announced. Sherman was murdered during a and associates of the Five Deuce The second superseding indict- May 10, 2012 incident in which Broadway Gangster Crips, a vio- ment charges gang member Joshua Five Deuce Broadway Gangster lent gang that controls turf in parts Perez, also known as “Tiny Ange,” Crips members retaliated against a of South Los Angeles and down- in the murder of 37-year-old rival gang for the murder of a mem- town Los Angeles. William Sherman, who was killed ber. Five Deuce Broadway Out of the 72 defendants origi- after members of the gang mistak- Gangster Crips members traveled nally charged in a 213-page RICO enly identified him as a rival gang in a multi-vehicle convoy to a party indictment, 64 defendants have member. The new indictment also being held by the rival gang and pleaded guilty and one was con- photo courtesy of LAFD Photo/Gary Apodaca alleges that co-defendant Marquis fired at least 40 shots into a group victed in a trial. Many of have The Los Angeles Fire Department recently held an annual awards Shaw, also known as “T-Loon,” of men who were walking to the received lengthy prison sentences, luncheon to celebrate and honor fire department members who have participated in an attack that result- party. Sherman was killed and two including the gang’s leader, who gone above and beyond the call of duty. Awardees included Tom ed in Sherman’s murder. Shaw also others were injured. The victims was sentenced to nearly 22 years in McCarthy, of NBC Universal; retired fire captain Andy Kuljis, fire- faces charges previously filed in the were not members of the rival federal prison. fighter and paramedics Gregg Harvey, Cory McDaniel and Joaquin case that allege he committed a gang. Prior to the second supersed- The only defendants remaining Lapastroa, and firefighter James Eberle; engineers James Martin and 2003 murder of a non-gang mem- ing indictment, no one had been in the case are scheduled to go on Kameron Carlis; CI/PM John Marasco; firefighter Kenneth Fraser; ber outside of the House of Blues in charged in the killing. trial on Feb. 6. Perez and Shaw firefighter and paramedics Kenneth Fraser, Christopher Kuzmicz and West Hollywood. The second superseding indict- each face mandatory terms of life in Andrew Guzzard; firefighter Bryce Gutierrez; and Dr. Marc Eckstein. Perez, 26, and Shaw, 43, alleged- ment returned by a federal grand prison if convicted of the murder For information, visit lafd.org. ly are prominent members of a Five jury on Nov. 9 also charges Perez, charges alleged in the indictment.

Police warn about holiday driving enforcement Seniors and vets cautioned The Los Angeles County California during that period. wearing seatbelts. The Los Sheriff’s Department is partnering “Year after year, families are Angeles County Sheriff’s with the California Office of devastated when news arrives that Department is launching the about insurance scams Traffic Safety and the Los Angeles a loved one is killed on their way to “Buckle Up-Every Trip. Every The Los Angeles County erans get nothing in return. In Police Department to combat reck- Thanksgiving festivities,” said Sgt. Time.” awareness campaign to District Attorney’s Office is fact, victims end up with annu- less driving and driving under the Robert Hill, with the Los Angeles remind the public about the impor- warning the public about insur- ities that cannot be canceled. In influence during the Thanksgiving County Sheriff’s Department’s tance of using seat belts. ance scams targeting veterans some cases, veterans may have to holiday weekend. Authorities are Department Traffic Safety Additionally, statewide data and seniors. repay the government for bene- also cautioning motorists and pas- Operations. “These stories are just determined that of the 42 people The scams often involve pre- fits they were not entitled to sengers to always wear seat belts. unacceptable when over 50 percent killed during the Thanksgiving sentations in which agents try to receive. During the 2015 Thanksgiving of the deaths involve an unre- weekend in 2015 in California, 18 persuade seniors to apply for the Members of the public are cau- weekend – the last year for which strained occupant. Especially were alcohol-involved deaths. The Veterans Aid and Attendance tioned to be wary of anyone who statistics are available – 301 people when it’s known that seat belt use sheriff’s department is also raising Program – a benefit only avail- requests that a fee be paid to such were killed in motor vehicle crash- is one of the simplest ways to stay awareness about DUIs through the able to low-income disabled vet- a program. People should also be es nationwide, and 53 percent were safe while riding in a vehicle.” “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze” erans and their spouses. cautious if a purported agent asks not wearing seat belts at the time of The NHTSA estimates that prop- campaign. Prescription medica- The agents sometimes offer to to purchase their annuity or cre- the fatal crash, according to the er seat belt use reduces the risk of tions and marijuana can also help veterans qualify for the pro- ate a trust so they can qualify for National Highway Traffic Safety fatal and serious injuries. In 2015, impair drivers, and can result in a gram and complete the paper- the Veterans Aid and Attendance Administration. Forty-two fatali- approximately 13,941 people sur- DUI arrest. work in exchange for a fee. They Program, or any other govern- ties occurred in collisions in vived crashes because they were For information, visit lasd.org. also offer to move seniors’ assets mental benefit. by converting trusts or purchas- Anyone who believes they ing annuities so they can qualify were defrauded should call the as low income. California Department of Insurance agents profit from Insurance at (800)927-4357, or Beverly Hills police seek suspects in robbery, theft processing fees and commissions visit insurance.ca.gov. For infor- The Beverly Hills Police shirt, black sweatpants and black door patio table where the victim on the sales of annuities, but vet- mation, visit da.lacounty.gov. Department is seeking the public’s sneakers. The second suspect was was seated in the 400 block of N. help in identifying two suspects who described as Hispanic, 16-20 years Beverly Drive. He grabbed the vic- robbed a victim on Nov. 3 in the old, 5 feet 9 inches tall and 140 tim’s laptop from the table and ran 9800 block of South Santa Monica pounds. He had black hair styled in away. Boulevard. a top-knot bun and was wearing a The laptop was recovered, but the The two male suspects black hooded sweatshirt, dark pants suspect remains unidentified. He approached a male victim on the and prescription eyeglasses. The was described as black, 20 to 25 Work continues at future sidewalk. One suspect grabbed the suspects fled the scene in a dark col- years old, and wearing a red and tan victim’s cell phone from his hand ored late-model Volkswagen hatch- hooded sweatshirt and light blue while making threats. The other sus- back. torn jeans. The suspect was carrying reservoir recreation area pect acted as a lookout. Investigators in Beverly Hills are a cross-body satchel. The first suspect was described as also searching for a male theft sus- Anyone with information about black, 16-20 years old, 5 feet 9 inch- pect who on Oct. 20 stole a laptop the incidents is urged to call the es tall and 140 pounds. He was computer from a victim. Beverly Hills Police Department’s wearing a black Nike hooded sweat- The suspect approached an out- Detective Bureau at (310)285-2158.

Defendant charged with cyber attack against court The alleged mastermind behind a public safety computer data, soft- directing them to visit bogus web- five-day, email-phishing attack tar- ware or programs; and one count of sites that appeared to be those of geting Los Angeles County multiple identifying information legitimate companies. Fewer than Superior Court email accounts was theft. The case also includes that one dozen superior court employ- arrested in Houston last week fol- more than $100,000 was stolen. ees were affected by the breach. It photo by Howard Petersen lowing a criminal investigation by Aloba was arrested without inci- was determined that no case infor- Crews with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power are the Los Angeles County District dent on Nov. 15 at his home in mation, court data or financial data currently working on the renovations for the south dam pathway at the Attorney’s Office’s Cyber Houston. was compromised. Silverlake Reservoir. The work includes replacing the asphalt with a Investigation Response Team. In July, more than 500 Los Prosecutors have recommended smoother surface, and the installation of a 4-foot fence on the reser- Oriyomi Sadiq Aloba, 31, is Angeles Superior Court employees that the defendant’s bail be set at voir side of the path. Work is expected to be finished in February. The charged with 18 felony felony received email messages that $1.1 million. If convicted, Aloba area is being transformed for recreational usage. counts including 12 counts of false attempted to trick users into reveal- faces up to 14 years, four months in personation; five counts of altering ing their account credentials by state prison. 12 November 23, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Grants available for program to reduce food waste Film benefits Alzheimer’s The Los Angeles Board of Public Administrative grants for “Food landfills. The projects will be proto- Works’ Food Waste Task Force has Waste Warriors” are available for types demonstrating how commu- launched the “Los Angeles Food nonprofits and neighborhood coun- nities can implement programs to association’s programs Waste Grant Challenge,” with three cils. Recipients will serve as techni- divert food from landfills. administrative grants available of cal assistants and facilitators for the Applicants must clearly articu- $15,000 each, and seven project project grantees, helping train late how they will measure impact grants being offered of $7,500 applicants and providing feedback. in pounds of food diverted from each. They will also help project facilita- landfills and the number of resi- The challenge is open to non- tors collect data, identify materials dents who participate. Projects profits, neighborhood councils and and supplies, and engage the com- must identify the current amount of other organizations that can address munity. current food waste in their area and the food waste challenge categories Additionally, they will engage create ways to track food waste of prevention, donation, upcycled the public to promote the reduction. use (creative reuse) and compost- #FreeTheFood challenge for One third of the city’s waste is ing. Applications are due by 5 p.m. households, businesses and com- organic materials – mostly food. In on Friday, Dec. 8 by emailing munity groups. Grantees are landfills, food rots and emits [email protected]. Awards expected to garner individual, methane gas. Over 40 percent of will be announced in mid- household and local business par- edible food moving through Los December, with projects tentatively ticipation through online pledges Angeles goes to waste, yet more scheduled to start on Jan. 22. and social media. Applicants must than half a million Angelenos The program aims to increase demonstrate expertise in food struggle with food insecurity. public awareness about food waste waste prevention, food donation, Combating food waste regenerates prevention and recovery, and fur- upcycled uses such as animal feed resources, saves money and feeds ther innovation and community or fuel, and composting. people. resources to help residents reduce Project grants will be awarded to For information, visit dpw.lac- food waste, recover surplus food organizations and businesses that ity.org/blog/los-angeles-food- and turn waste into a resource. create programs to keep food out of waste-grant-challenge.

photo by Vince Bucci Digital Jungle Pictures recently held an exclusive benefit screening to celebrate the release of the feature film “Broken Memories” star- Top public works leaders to leave city service ring Ivan Sergei, Rance Howard, Kelly Greyson and Cerina Vincent. Mayor Eric Garcetti has our infrastructure.” The film is directed by Michael Worth and was previewed on Nov. 14 announced that Bureau of Street “Ed and Nazario are When Ebrahimian steps down at at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills. Proceeds benefited Lighting Director Ed Ebrahimian, the end of 2017, 28-year Bureau of Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles, a nonprofit serving people with and Bureau of Street Services true public servants Street Lighting veteran Norma Alzheimer’s and other dementias, their families and supporters. Director Nazario Sauceda are both and their passion and Isahakian will become acting Special guests Ron Howard and Bryce Dallas Howard led a cere- retiring after decades of service to dedication have director. She will be the first mony before the benefit screening. Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles the Department of Public Works. woman in city history to lead the presented the Howard family with a framed photo of Rance and Judy Ebrahimian and Sauceda will made Los Angeles bureau. Howard from the association’s “Let’s Face It Together” campaign. leave their posts in the coming more efficient and Sauceda will stay on into the Rance Howard’s late wife Judy died earlier this year from months, after a combined 61 years sustainable.” new year to assist with a nation- Alzheimer’s disease. Bryce Dallas Howard (left) joined Ron of service and an extraordinary wide search for a new Bureau of Howard, Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles Vice President Kara record of achievements. Street Services director, led by Bonela and Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles President and CEO Ebrahimian, who served 31 -Mayor Eric Garcetti executive search firm Ralph Heather Cooper Ortner at the event. For information, visit alzgla.org. years with the city, implemented Andersen & Associates. Once the world’s largest LED street light appointed, the new head of bureau conversion program, which has building on their success as the city will take a lead role in the city’s received recognition from the C40 continues to find new opportunities street and sidewalk reconstruction network of cities fighting climate to fix our streets and modernize and repair program. change and the U.S. Department of Beverly Hills Police Department Energy. Ebrahimian has also helped pioneer the use of street lights as host locations for smart receives traffic safety grant city applications, such as telecom The Beverly Hills Police and drugs. The grant will provide infrastructure and EV charging. BBBSLA honors Department has been awarded a funds to combat speeding and colli- Sauceda, who served the city for $115,000 grant from the California sions at intersections. 30 years, halted the 40-year decline Office of Traffic Safety that will “Unsafe behaviors account for in city-wide road quality and raised youth mentors allow the department to implement 94 percent of traffic crashes,” said the city’s Pavement Condition a one-year program of special traf- OTS Director Rhonda Craft. “This Index – an effort that won the pres- fic enforcement and public traffic grant emphasizes the two most tigious Sorenson Award for safety awareness. effective ways to change behaviors Excellence in Pavement The goal is to reduce and prevent – education and enforcement.” Preservation in 2015. He also injuries and deaths that result from The Beverly Hills Police helped make the city more sustain- traffic collisions. In 2010, traffic Department will use the funding for able by expanding the use of cool deaths dropped to a historic low. In education, checkpoints, stop sign pavement, and incorporating the 2015, the number of people killed enforcement, seatbelt and child use of recycled, environmentally on roadways climbed nearly 17 per- safety-seat enforcement, DUI satu- friendly materials into street main- cent throughout the state, with ration patrols and checkpoints, tenance. 3,429 fatalities in 2015. Particularly motorcycle safety programs and “Ed and Nazario are true public alarming is the rise in pedestrian more. During the Thanksgiving hol- servants and their passion and ded- and cyclist fatalities, which now iday weekend and holiday season, ication have made Los Angeles comprise nearly 25 percent of all the Beverly Hills Police more efficient and sustainable, and traffic deaths. Contributing factors Department are targeting people helped us improve some of our are drivers who are distracted as a driving under the influence of alco- most important services to result of using technology and dri- hol, as well as prescription medica- Angelenos,” Garcetti said. “I wish vers who are impaired by alcohol tions and other medication. them well, and look forward to

photo by Vince Bucci Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles recently honored Cindy Holland, vice president of original content at Netflix, with the 2017 Sherry Lansing Award at its annual “Big Bash” gala at The Mayor welcomes new communications director Beverly Hilton Hotel. The award recognizes an individual who pro- Mayor Eric Garcetti has named tor of public affairs and advisor to Prior to her time at the U.S. vides an inspiring and positive role model to youth. “Orange Is the Suzi Emmerling as his new director Secretary Anthony Foxx. Department of Transportation, New Black” co-star Kate Mulgrew presented the award to Holland. of communications. “Suzi is a proven leader with Emmerling worked as a regional BBBSLA big brother Travis Van Winkle, of TNT’s “The Last Ship,” Emmerling comes to Garcetti’s experience and skills that will be press secretary on the 2012 and BBBSLA sig sister Kelly Sullivan, of TLC’s “Too Close to office with a range of experience in tremendous assets to my adminis- “Obama for America” campaign, Home,” hosted the gala, which raised $535,000 to support BBBSLA campaigns, progressive causes and tration,” Garcetti said. “I look for- and as press secretary for the Host programs. BBBSLA Board Chair Laura Lizer joined Lansing, the federal government. Emmerling ward to working with her to Committee for the 2012 Holland and Mulgrew at the gala. most recently served as deputy advance my agenda for a city that Democratic National Convention. For the past year, Holland has been a mentor to her little sister chief of staff at the U.S. makes a difference in the lives of She has also worked to advance Karen in the BBBSLA Women in Entertainment Mentorship Department of Transportation Angelenos. I am proud to welcome progressive policies at the local, Program. under the Obama Administration, her back to L.A. and onto my state and federal levels at the BBBSLA provides children with professionally supported one-to- after serving for two years as direc- team.” Center for American Progress. one mentoring relationships. For information, visit www.gobigla.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 November 23, 2017 14 November 23, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Supervisors Musicians Union headquarters advocate for considered for historic status The Los Angeles Cultural Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, Heritage Commission recently 13th District, spoke in support of more female voted to consider the Musician’s the building being considered for Union Hall at 817 Vine St. as a historic status. The historic cultural monument. The commission directed staff with hiring in Metro building was identified by the city’s Office of Historic SurveyLA, and the historic Resources to work with the devel- integrity is not disputed by the oper and Hollywood Heritage on construction applicant – Hollywood Heritage – the analysis. The City Council or the property owner – Lincoln will make the final decision about Property Company. Craig whether to designate the building projects Bullock, planning director for as a cultural historic monument. At Metro’s Construction photo courtesy of the 13th District Council Office Committee last week, board mem- ber and Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, 3rd District, co-authored a motion to create a report card system to grade the success of Metro contractors in meeting their female hiring goals. Since Metro is precluded by law from giving direct rewards for meeting the goals, the system is aimed at encouraging contractors to exceed the current 6.9 percent goal. Report cards will be posted online and the committee will report to the full Metro Board quar- terly. Increasing the hiring of women for construction jobs is a top prior- ity, Kuehl added. “We hope that this report card sends a clear message to our con- tractors that this board wants to invest in female achievement in the construction trades and we need their help to make that happen,” Kuehl said. Construction jobs are productive for women because there is a rela- tively minor gender pay gap in the industry. Women earn 93 percent of what men make in union construc- tion jobs, as opposed to 80 percent on average in others.

LAPD joins summit to address potential public safety threats In a first-of-its-kind gathering, the Los Angeles Police Department recently joined local, state, federal and private security officials to dis- cuss challenges in public safety at the Los Angeles Region Security Summit. The event helps authorities strategize and plan for evolving threats. Topics included possible threats, how the media plays a role in minimizing or accentuating threats, and the role of private secu- rity firms and law enforcement agencies working together to com- bat extremism. “It is our responsibility to join as a community and leverage these important partnerships to make Southern California a safe place to live, work, and play,” said Los Angeles Police Department Chief Charlie Beck. For information on the summit and the Los Angeles Police Departmnet’s counter-terrorism and public safety programs, visit lapdonline.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 November 23, 2017 16 November 23, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

NCJW/LAThe National Council prepares of Jewish NCJW/LA’s for annual eight Council Thrift ClothingIn addition Giveaway to providing the Women/Los Angeles is holding its Shops provided more than 2,000 clothing for the annual giveaway, annual Clothing Giveaway on people with 75,000 pieces of cloth- Council Thrift Shops fund Sunday, Dec. 3 from 8 a.m. to noon ing at last year’s Clothing NCJW/LA’s community programs at the NCJW/LA Council House in Giveaway. The attendees learn serving women, children and fami- the Fairfax District. about the event through local com- lies. The programs include the In keeping with the organiza- munity service programs, schools Council Talkline at (877)655-3807, tion’s mission to improve the qual- and government agencies. Over community mental health and sup- ity of life for women, children and 250 people volunteer for the event portive services, and youth educa- families, NCJW/LA has previously each year. tional programs and services. invites at-risk members of the com- “National Council of Jewish The event will be held in the munity to select from thousands of Women/Los Angeles is extremely parking lot of the NCJW/LA pieces of clothing and children’s proud and grateful to be able to Council House, 543 N. Fairfax Ave. books. Attendees will also receive continue to serve and provide for To volunteer for the Clothing photo by Edwin Folven information from local social ser- the community in-need,” said Giveaway and for information, call vice providers at a community NCJW/LA board president Helen (323)852-8518, or email NCJW/LA is expecting thousands of people at its upcoming Clothing resource fair. Davidov. [email protected]. Giveaway in the Fairfax District.

County boosts effort to address domestic violence The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved a motion authored by Supervisors Sheila Kuehl, 3rd District, and Hilda Solis, 1st District, to intensi- fy the county’s efforts to address domestic violence and intimate partner violence. The motion will relocate the county’s Domestic Violence Council to become part of the Department of Public Health and provides permanent funding and staff to support the council. “This motion moves domestic/intimate partner violence to the forefront of county thinking and planning, and demonstrates the board’s recognition that domestic/intimate partner violence is deeply implicated in other county programs such as homelessness,” Kuehl said. “Two years ago, a report on homelessness showed that almost two-thirds of the nearly 14,000 women experiencing home- lessness had been victims of domestic or intimate partner vio- lence. There is so much more that we must do to protect and support survivors of domestic/intimate partner violence, and we are going to move quickly to do it.” The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department logged approximately 10,290 domestic violence reports in 2016, and has taken 8,859 reports to date this year. “Elevating and strengthening the role of the Domestic Violence Council is one of the most impor- tant steps we’ve taken in years to address the impact of domestic vio- lence on families across Los Angeles County,” said Amy Goldman, an attorney with Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County whose organi- zation provides legal assistance to survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence. “The proposed changes will allow the council to inform policy, ensuring the needs of survivors are considered in areas such as housing, community safety, healthcare and public benefits.” Recent research on domestic and intimate partner violence indicates that it impacts the immediate phys- ical and mental health of survivors, and has long-term physical and emotional health consequences, including negative effects on chil- dren. For information, visit dvcouncil.lacounty.gov. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 November 23, 2017

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n this Thanksgiving Holiday, Park La Brea would like to thank our residents for calling us home. OWe continue to make exciting new changes here at Park La Brea. Many of our units now offer in- home washer and dryer, and central a/c. Park La Brea is a leader in residential housing. With our park-like set- ting and convenient location, Park La Brea is the ideal place for anyone to call home. The Farmers Market, The Grove, the Petersen Automotive Museum and the future Academy Museum of Motion Pictures are within walking distance, as well as LACMA and trendy restaurants. As a resident at Park La Brea, you will enjoy a modern fitness center with yoga and spin room, two glistening salt- water pools with hottub and cabanas, outdoor cafes, dry cleaner, movie theater, business center and recreational parks. We truly are an oasis within the city. There’s no need to look any further! Our leasing team is happy to meet with you to find the perfect apartment home to fit your needs and budget. Contact our Leasing Office for more information or visit www.parklabrea.com. 6200 W. 3rd Street • Los Angeles, CA 90036 (877) 652-3292 18 November 23, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Thanksgiving specials. Brunch is cheese blintzes and waffles, the THANKSGIVING DINING $85 for adults, and $39 for children buffet offers sushi, seafood, dim Thanksgiving dinner 12 and under. Brunch is Nov. 23 sum and carving stations. There is a BY JILL WEINLEIN from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 9876 whole roasted turkey with all the at The Belvedere Wilshire Blvd. (310)887-6055. fixings, in addition to a “Pie oin the elegant festivities at The Factory” experience from Belvedere from 11 a.m. to 8:30 Still looking for a great Thanksgiving Brunch, where guests can enjoy tra- Executive Pastry Chef Federico Jp.m. on Nov. 23 with a three-course meal? These local restaurants are ditional Thanksgiving fare from Thanksgiving Fernandez. This special meal is menu. Starters include a duck pro- offering bounitful dinners. roasted turkey to honey-glazed ham available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. sciutto, butternut squash risotto and with classic stuffing. This year at Culina Culina offers a special children’s creamed corn chowder. Main there will be a pumpkin risotto ocated in the Four Seasons buffet for $65 for ages 5-12 that courses include a free-range turkey Circa 55 at The served in a Parmigiano-Reggiano Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly includes mini-turkey sliders and with sage stuffing, pomegranate- wheel. Guests can toast to the holi- LHills, the ultimate Thanksgiving assorted vegetable crudités, along- roasted Brussels sprouts and butter- Beverly Hilton days with free-flowing prosecco buffet is on Thursday, Nov. 23, for side the full buffet menu. Children milk mashed potatoes, or the crab- he Beverly Hilton is hosting a and mimosas. Circa 55 will offer $129 per person. Alongside a selec- under 4 eat free. 300 S. Doheny crusted black cod accompanied Tfestive Thanksgiving Bubbly the regular menu plus tion of omelets, breakfast pastries, Drive. (310)860-4000. See Thanksgiving Dining page 24

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My curiosity was piqued when Omakase dining at Kuramoto brought out a hot sauce pan filled with oil. As the hamachi plate was placed at my setting, the chef dripped hot oil from a spoon Petite Taqueria onto the raw fish. When the heat by Jill Weinlein touched the citrus emulsion, I smelled the pleasing aroma of Walking into the elegant Petite third Banchan was a creamy Tokyo lemon essence. On top of the Taqueria on La Cienega Boulevard, potato salad. smooth fish were crushed peanuts I immediately admired the cabaret- For those seeking more than tea, enhanced with a Japanese togarashi style candlelit tables and rich navy a spirits menu has been created by spice made with red chili pepper, velvet booths. The space, adorned master mixologist Matt Siegel that orange peel, sesame seeds, with indoor palm plants, tile incorporates Japanese whiskey, and Japanese pepper, ginger and sea- columns, rich dark wood tones and a tequila and sake program. In the weed. It was another fantastic fla- vintage wall art, feels more like a specialty cocktails section, the most vor and textural experience. lively club instead of a traditional popular drink is the Paloma, which Just when I thought it couldn’t Mexican restaurant, especially with features Herradura Reposado tequi- get any better, Kuramoto handed us its loud upbeat music. The food at la and grapefruit. Kirin beer comes a plate with a small Banh Mi slider the modern taqueria proves to be in 12- and 22-ounce sizes. Non- filled with duck confit, buttery anything but traditional as well. alcoholic drinks include a ramune chicken paté and cool fresh Guests in the main dining room soda offering the sweet flavors of cilantro. order from an à la carte menu pre- lemon and lime. For the final event, our server pared by chef Jeffrey Arrieta. Now for the Mexican and Matthew placed hot coals and a sil- However, the real excitement is Japanese fusion dishes. Fresh ahi is ver metal grill on top of a black upstairs. At a stand-alone omakase layered on top of a small crispy tor- clay pot in front of us. bar, executive chef John Carlos tilla with a slice of avocado, and “This is the last course – build Kuramoto creates a unique dining then drizzled with chipotle soy your own A5 Japanese wagyu experience. In Japanese, sauce. This three-bite course offers tacos. It’s like a French dip, shabu- “omakase” means “I’ll leave it up a textural balance of crunchy, shabu and sukiyaki all in one,” photo by Jill Weinlein to you,” where only 10 guests are smooth, raw and cooked, while also Kuramoto said. At Petite Taqueria, executive chef John Carlos Kuramoto creates a unique served twice a night. bringing a slight spiciness with A hot pot of sukiyaki, or a mix- “omakase” dining experience. In Japanese, it means “I’ll leave it up to you.” I first met the talented Kuramoto Serrano chili en escabeche, made ture of soy sauce, sugar and rice about a year ago when he opened with onions, carrots, garlic and a wine, is set on the hot coals to dip the Trejo’s Truck and Trejo’s hint of vinegar. the sliced high-quality beef into and Cantina on Cahuenga Boulevard. Following, Kuramoto presented cook for 10 seconds. This handsome chef has a unique a two-bite, nori black blini, layered Afterwards, a second tea pot background – he started cooking at with a curry crème fraîche, and filled with Aztec spice arrived with the age of 16, and over the years decorated with smoked roe and the dessert course. With one sip, I has worked with Mark Peel at lemon zest. It was exquisite. After tasted a chocolaty-spice essence. Campanile on La Brea, Michael the empy blini plate was whisked Our server then brought a bowl of McCarty at Michael’s in Santa away, warm bowls of puréed, green tea ice cream dotted with Monica and Michael Cimarusti at charred white corn soup with corn hard, crunchy churro mochi to each Providence in Los Angeles. dashi were served. guest. We were led upstairs and were In another dish, Kauai shrimp Our last sweet treat was topped seated the omakase bar in front of a rests in a spicy green chili sauce with a hard crème brûlée black bamboo placemats with colorful dotted with tomatoes and cucum- crust made with black sesame ceramic birds serving as rests for bers. According to the chef, he seeds. I used my spoon to crack our chopsticks. Each setting has a prefers Hawaiian shrimp instead of open the top to get to the luscious traditional heavy ceramic tea cup Mexican shrimp because he likes caramel budino and the little bit of and welcome letter from chef the lobster-like texture of the Japanese whiskey. Kuramoto explaining the concept Hawaiian variety. The 10-course chef tasting menu of “ainoko,” which means “half- However, our favorite course is $85 per person plus tax and gra- breed” in Japanese. At Petite was the grilled octopus tentacle tuity. It’s available on Tuesday Taqueria, “ainoko” is an explorato- placed on a soft corn tortilla with a through Saturday at 7 p.m. and 9:30 ry 10-course tasting menu of dark miso aioli and pickled persim- p.m. If you dine on a Thursday, you Mexican and Japanese flavored mon strips. There was also a gar- will finish just in time to go next dishes. Guests watch chef banzo bean taco made with differ- door to the nightclub Poppy and be Kuramoto prepare a progression of ent types of garbanzo beans transported into a fantasy world plates, starting with the lightest fare whipped into hummus, braised and after a fantastic dinner. $$$ 755 N. and finishing with the heartiest dish crisped. La Cienaga Blvd. (310)855-7223. before dessert. Dishes include raw ingredients, as well as proteins and vegetables grilled, simmered and doused with hot oil. Come to Canter’s for It’s quieter at the omakase bar with a curtain separating the Thanksgiving! kitchen from the sushi bar. Kuramoto enters by ducking under the panel to take the stage. Dressed in a black chef’s jacket with a gray, black and white Mexican blanket- style apron, he introduces himself to each guest. And using ingredi- ents from earth, land and sea, he turns each course into a work of art. “I’m half-Mexican and half- Japanese, so I love spicy ‘in your face’ Mexican and Asian food,” he said. “Growing up I enjoyed tamales and sushi. I like to make the subtle balance of fusion flavors in my dishes.” The evening’s meal began with a pot of hot Mandarin silk oolong- Open fusion tea offering creamy and cit- rus notes. Next, our friendly server Roast turkey dinner with yams, mashed 24 Hours Matthew offered us a warm cloth potatoes and gravy, vegetable, stuffing, towel to clean our hands before the cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie, served all day. first course. $19.95 The night we dined, we first Since 1931 started with a Banchan course (small dishes in Korean cuisine). 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Ring in the holidays at annual Gear up for the annual Los Angeles Auto Show The Los Angeles Auto Show’s AutoMobility L.A. convention will run from Nov. 27 through Nov. 30 Hollywood Christmas Parade at the L.A. Convention Center. Brian Krzanich, CEO of Intel, and Tom Gebhardt, CEO of Panasonic Corporation of North America, will be keynotes at the event. Intel recently partnered with BMW to deliver a fleet of autonomous vehicles and announced the intent to acquire Mobileye, creator of vision-based collision avoidance systems. Krzanich participated as a keynote speaker at AutoMobility L.A. 2016, and will be providing insight on the future of the auto-tech industry. “The data demands of next-gen- eration, connected car and mobility photo by Amanda Niklowitz strategies, rely on auto and tech Auto enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy the upcoming L.A. Auto Show, industry leaders exchanging ideas which features dozens of new vehicle debuts. photo by William Kidston/courtesy of the Hollywood Christmas Parade and working together,” Krzanich The 86th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade will be held on said. “AutoMobility L.A. provides Sunday, Nov. 26, with Dr. Oz serving as grand marshal this year. Erik that forum to collaborate and transportation,” said Lisa Kaz, pres- pate. Of them, 11 teams qualified to Estrada, Laura McKenzie, Dean Cain and Montel Williams will serve address the future of transportation, ident and CEO of the L.A. Auto compete for three distinct honors – as hosts, and Elizabeth Stanton and Garrett Clayton as co-hosts. one of our most pressing and Show and AutoMobility L.A. “We the Judges, Industry and People’s Musical performers include the Village People, CeeLo Green, promising opportunities.” look forward to seeing transforma- Pick awards. Ruben Studdard, The Band of Merrymakers including Tyler Green, Gebhardt is leading the charge on tive dialogues at this year’s show as The winner of the 2017 Judges’ Zach Barrett, Jeremy Rezumna and Kay Hanley, Nickelodeon’s Panasonic’s pivot from a primary we expand on our commitment to Pick award will be announced fol- Breanna Yde, Tom Dixon, The Tearaways, (and telecast only) Donnie focus on consumer electronics to showcase the advancement of trans- lowing the finalists’ presentations. and Marie Osmond, The Tenors and Human Nature. automotive system design solutions portation.” Industry professionals and the gen- Celebrities will include Jerry Mathers and Tony Dow of “Leave It for the next generation of mobility. Additionally, the auto show will eral public will also have the oppor- To Beaver,” who will be reuniting for the 60th anniversary of the Drawing from years of expertise in host the annual “Design & tunity to review all 11 entries and show; Jermaine Dupri, Reno Wilson, Burt Ward, Lou Diamond interior vehicle technologies, the Developer Challenge presented by vote for their favorite concept on Phillips, Tara Reid, the cast of “Days of Our Lives,” Thomas Barbusca company partnered with Fiat Microsoft” on Wednesday, Nov. 29. automobilityla.com and laau- and Asia Monet. Chrysler Automobiles on the This year’s theme for the challenge toshow.com. The winner of the The event will also feature 20 large character balloons, four eques- Chrysler Portal concept. is entitled, “Smarter L.A. 2060” and Industry Pick and People’s Pick trian units, five ornate floats, 18 award-winning bands and of course, “The merging of the automotive asked experts to devise a mobility awards will both be announced the Santa Claus. and technology industries is unstop- plan for Los Angeles as part of the week of Dec. 11. The red-carpet arrivals will take place from 4 to 6 p.m., and the all- pable, and we are honored to have city’s bid to host a major global The L.A. Convention Center is star concert will be from 5 to 6 p.m. The parade will run from 6 to 8 experts like Brian Krzanich and sporting event in the year 2060. located at 1201 S. Figueroa St. For p.m. Tom Gebhardt join us as part of the More than 30 companies from tickets and information, visit Street closures will occur from midnight on Nov. 25 to 6 a.m. Nov. larger discussion of the future of around the world applied to partici- AutoMobilityLA.com. 27 at Hollywood Boulevard between Highland Avenue and Orange Drive; Orange Drive between Hollywood Boulevard and Hawthorn Avenue; and Sycamore Avenue between Hollywood Boulevard and Franklin Avenue. On Sunday, Nov. 26, from 6 a.m. to midnight, there will be street closures along Hollywood Boulevard between La Brea Avenue and Orange Drive. From 1 p.m. to midnight, there will be street closures at Hollywood Boulevard between Highland Avenue and Vine Street; Vine Street between Hollywood and Sunset boulevards; and Sunset Boulevard between Vine Street and Highland Avenue. For information, visit hollywoodchristmasparade.org, or call (866)727-2331.

Grant benefits Gay Men’s

Chorus’The Dwight Stuart youth Youth Fund programsWorking with Gay Straight has awarded a $35,000 grant to the Alliances and incorporating tools Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles from the Gay, Lesbian and Straight for its youth outreach programs. Education Network, the Alive Music The money will specifically be Project helps to cultivate a culture of used for the Alive Music Project, the unity among students with its anti- chorus’ youth-outreach program bullying message. It also provides launched in 2007. The program has students with real-life stories, musi- reached more than 60,000 middle cal performances and experiences and high school students throughout that build positive self-esteem. greater Los Angeles with a message For information, visit dsyf.org; of acceptance through music. and gmcla.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 November 23, 2017

Dodgers distribute turkeys during holiday event See Dodgers memorabilia The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, in partnership with at pop-up museum Ralphs/Food 4 Less, recently host- ed the 13th annual “Community Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway” at Dodger Stadium. Dodger manager Dave Roberts, outfielder Joc Pederson, and for- mer players Ron Cey, Mickey Hatcher and Dennis Powell distrib- uted complimentary turkeys, fix- ings and reusable canvas bags to 1,200 pre-selected families and photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Dodgers/Gary Cypres Collection nonprofit community organiza- The Los Angeles Dodgers will host “60 Years in LA,” a pop-up tions that distribute to Los museum experience running from Friday. Nov. 24 through March 4 on Angeles-area families in need. the Left Field Reserve area at Dodger Stadium. “This program provides us with The unique exhibit celebrates the Dodgers’ 60 years in Los Angeles a unique opportunity to interact and includes memorabilia on loan from the National Baseball Hall of with our fans beyond the stadium,” photo by Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers Fame, the private collections of Gary Cypres, Richard Levy and the O’Malley family, as well as rarely seen items from the Dodger said Naomi Rodriguez, vice presi- Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts helped distribute turkeys archives. dent of external affairs and com- and bags with fixings for a Thanksgiving dinner during the team’s annual munity relations for the Los The temporary museum will feature the 2017 National League giveaway for people in need. Angeles Dodgers. “We’re able to Championship trophy and a World Series ring from each of the five kick-off the giving season by pro- championships won in Los Angeles, on loan from the O’Malley fam- viding those who need it most with Sen. Kevin de León, Councilmen selected students in the Dodgers’ ily. Displays on loan from Cypres feature Fernando Valenzuela, Don a Thanksgiving meal as we contin- Mitch O’Farrell and Gil Cedillo, “Community of Schools,” a com- Drysdale, Dodger Rookies of the Year and 2018 National Baseball ue to give back and thank our com- Congressman Jimmy Gomez and munity partnership to improve Hall of Fame candidate Steve Garvey. A Sandy Koufax display, on munity.” Los Angeles County Supervisor education and wellness in commu- loan from Levy, includes tickets and lineup cards from Koufax’s no- The Dodgers have partnered on Hilda Solis. Families in each dis- nities surrounding Dodger hitters, and his glove from the 1963 season. the turkey giveaway with the trict received the gifts. Turkeys and Stadium. For information, visit The Dodgers’ pop-up museum will be open to the public on select offices of Mayor Eric Garcetti, fixings were also provided to pre- dodgers.com. dates during the offseason from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., from Nov. 24 through March 4. Tickets for the museum are $10, and are available at the door and by visiting dodgers.com/museum. Additionally, the Los Angeles Dodgers will host a “Blue Friday” event on Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Top of the Park store at Dodger Stadium. Visitors will receive 15 percent discounts on merchandise, autographs from Dodgers announce Spring Training games Dodger alumni Tommy Davis, Dennis Powell and Billy Ashley, and The Los Angeles Dodgers have Angels. and suites. Single-game Spring holiday photos with the team’s Bobblehead character. Booths will also announced the team’s 33-game The club has at least one home Training tickets go on sale on feature information on 2018 Mini Plans and the Season Ticket 2018 Spring Training schedule, game during each of the five Cactus Friday, Jan. 5. For information, call Waitlist. People who spend more than $60 at the Top of the Park store with their 10th season of Cactus League weekends, providing fans (623)302-5099, or visit on Nov. 24 will receive one free admission to the pop-up museum by League play beginning on Friday, with an opportunity to make the dodgers.com/springtraining. showing their receipt at the museum’s door. Feb. 23 against the Chicago White five-hour drive or one-hour flight to Sox at Camelback Ranch in attend. Camelback Ranch features a Glendale, Arizona. state-of-the-art ballpark, six practice The Dodgers will play 17 of their fields on the Dodger side – includ- 30 Cactus League games at ing a replica Dodger Stadium field – Camelback Ranch-Glendale, fan photo ops commemorating including 15 as the designated Dodger history, walking trails, an home team. Camelback Ranch will orange grove and five-acre lake. host Dodger home games on both After returning from Arizona, the days of St. Patrick’s Day Weekend – club will conclude its exhibition Saturday, March 17 vs. the Chicago schedule with the three-game White Sox and Sunday, March 18 Freeway Series against the Angels, vs. the San Diego Padres. Other including a game in Anaheim on dates expected to be popular with Sunday, March 25 and two games at fans include a game on Saturday, Dodger Stadium on Monday, Feb. 24 against the San Francisco March 26 and Tuesday, March 27. Giants; Saturday, March 10 against Tickets start at $10 and are avail- the Chicago Cubs; and Thursday, able for season ticket packages, March 22 against the Los Angeles mini-plans, group ticket packages

Producers Guild nominates

documentariesThe Producers Guild of America forTeenager honors vs. Superpower,” and announced on Nov. 20 its 2018 “The Newspaperman: The Life Documentary Motion Pictures and Times of Ben Bradlee.” nominees that will advance in the The Producers Guild Awards final voting process for the 29th honor excellence in motion picture Annual Producers Guild Awards and television productions, as well presented by Cadillac. as living legends who shape the The films nominated for the profession. Award for Outstanding Producer of The ceremony for the 2018 Documentary Motion Pictures are Producers Guild Awards takes “Chasing Coral,” “City of Ghosts,” place on Jan. 20 at The Beverly “Cries from Syria,” “Earth: One Hilton hotel. For information, visit Amazing Day,” “Jane,” “Joshua: producersguild.org.

Free Thanksgiving dinner to be served at Hollywood Rec Center The office of Los Angeles City Recreation Center. Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th The event will feature food, fun District, and the L.O.V.E. and entertainment. Everyone is Foundation and LIFE Choir are welcome. The Hollywood holding a free Thanksgiving com- Recreation Center is located at 1122 munity dinner today, Nov. 23 from N. Cole Ave. For information, visit 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hollywood cd13.lacity.org. 24 November 23, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

enefiting the earthquake relief THANKSGIVING DINING in Oaxaca, Gracias Madre is Bhaving a “Gracias Por Oaxaca BY JILL WEINLEIN Thanksgiving Fundraiser” on Thursday, Nov. 23, from 1 to 5 p.m. In partnership with Guelaguetza From page 18 son, including all non-alcoholic restaurant, Gracias Madre offers with radish slaw and grilled scal- fountain beverages. Classic trim- diners a complete vegan Mexican- lions. There is an endless array of mings such as mashed potatoes, inspired Thanksgiving meal. All holiday desserts to satisfy any gravy, stuffing, roasted vegetables, proceeds will be donated to the sweet tooth. This holiday menu is and mac and cheese are available à organization Por Oaxaca. A $25 $138 per adult, including free-flow- la carte. Cocktail ambassador Beau donation is suggested. This will ing Nicolas Feuillate champagne. du Bois will serve a sparkling cider help bring provisional housing to 9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd. punch cocktail called Turkey Day the indigenous communities affect- (310)975-2736. Punch. It’s made with apple cider, ed by the Sept. 7 earthquake in prosecco, brandy, orange, cranber- Mexico. Guests can enjoy butternut ry, cinnamon and apricot. For those squash tamale with cranberry One Pico at Shutters looking for portion control, habanero sauce, a fall salad, rice Clifton’s Republic offers a special pilaf and pumpkin cheesecake. Be sure to pair the meal with a cranber- photo courtesy of L.A. Zoo on the Beach turkey or chicken pot pie, with a slice of pumpkin pie and a soft ry margarita. Brazilian singer Caro njoy a fine-dining experience drink for $12. 648 S. Broadway, Pierotto will entertain throughout on Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. to 10 (213)627-1673. the day. Guests will be served on a L.A. Zoo hosting two exclusive Ep.m. with views of the Pacific first-come, first-serve basis, and are Ocean at One Pico. The day-long encouraged to arrive early. 8905 special Thanksgiving feast includes Fundraiser at Melrose Ave. (323)978-2170. holiday happy hour events roasted-ginger shrimp and butternut Exclusive holiday happy hours for the 21-and-up crowd highlight two squash soup; braised wagyu beef Gracias Madre See Thanksgving Dining page 25 evenings during L.A. Zoo Lights, including “Flapjacks and Flannel” on short ribs and tagliatelle with porci- Thursday, Dec. 7, and “Tamales and Tequila” on Thursday, Dec. 14. ni mushrooms. Sweet treats include Both evenings feature “skip-the-line” express entry to L.A. Zoo Lights molten chocolate cake and cranber- at 6 p.m., with a private lounge from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. including gourmet ry frangipane crostata for $105 per hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and a signature cocktail, after which guests person. 1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. are welcome to experience L.A. Zoo Lights until closing at 10 p.m. (310)587-1717. Tickets for holiday happy hour are $75 per person and $70 for GLAZA members. “Flapjacks and Flannel,” sponsored by Bushmills’ Red Bush Irish Whiskey, features a menu of fried chicken biscuit sandwich with honey- Thanksgiving at photo courtesy of Patina Restaurant Group apple butter; banana, butterscotch and pecan silver dollar pancakes; pork belly grits; mini leek, potato, and goat cheese quiche; and shaved fennel Clifton’s Republic Thanksgiving at Patina and citrus salad. The evening’s signature cocktail is Bushmills’ Red Bush oday, live it up at Patina with either a $75 three-course or a $85 four- Maple Mint Julep, with Bushmills’ Red Bush Irish Whiskey, maple ince 1935 Clifton’s has been course prix-fixe holiday meal. Start with a complimentary amuse- syrup, and fresh mint. Media Sponsor KCRW will be on-site with lawn serving a classic Thanksgiving Tbouche. There is a special Thanksgiving cocktail and wine pairings for games and family fun. Sfeast. The historic multi-story din- an additional cost. Menu highlights include pumpkin velouté with At “Tamales and Tequila,” which is sponsored by VIVA XXXII ing hall is offering a special holiday maple gastrique, cinnamon chantilly and bacon-flavored pine nuts. Tequila, the menu includes chicken tamales with salsa verde; vegetarian meal on Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. to 9 Choose either the turkey with cranberry, sweet potato and roasted apple tamale; Spanish rice and beans; pork pozole verde and assorted toppings; p.m. Executive Chef Andrew stuffing, or Snake River Farms wagyu beef with chanterelles and and anise and cinnamon churros and Mexican wedding cookies. Pastore prepares an all-you-can-eat pommes mousseline. Dessert is a butternut bread pudding with spiced “Tamales and Tequila’s” signature cocktail is VIVA XXXII Prickly Pear cornucopia buffet for $55 per per- caramel and vanilla ice cream. 141 S. Grand Ave. (213)972-3331. Margarita, with VIVA XXXII Tequila, lime, and desert pear syrup. 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downtown delivery service is food has changed. People order Canter’s offers already very popular, said Marc from their phones. They push a few Canter. buttons and in 25 minutes, the food Mr. Jingles Christmas Trees turns delivery downtown “Now, everyone who lives down- is at the door.” The iconic Fairfax District restau- town or works downtown has access The downtown delivery service is on the lights at the Farmers Market rant Canter’s Deli recently opened a to online delivery. You can order also available in Silverlake, Echo The most wonderful time of the year is right around the corner, and new delivery-only service for down- from any online platform like Park, Los Feliz and Koreatown. the Original Farmers Market, corner of Third and Fairfax, is spreading town residents craving its signature Postmates, GrubHub, Uber and Canter’s Deli is located at 419 N. holiday cheer with Mr. Jingles Christmas Trees, which is open on breakfasts, sandwiches, burgers, Amazon, or can order from our web- Fairfax Ave. Call (323)651-2030, or Thanksgiving Day. soups, salads and entrées. The site,” Canter added. “Nowadays, visit cantersdeli.com. Established in 2012, Mr. Jingles is a second-generation family-owned Christmas Tree business. The trees are freshly cut, loaded onto trucks and immediately shipped from the Cascade Mountains in Oregon each season. Mr. Jingles provides free Christmas bows and candy canes. Staff CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD members assist customers in identifying, selecting and purchasing trees, and help tie them down PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE on customers’ cars. Online orders and deliv- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood City Council will hold a ery services are also Public Hearing to consider the following item: available. Pick up your tree and LOCATIONS: SELECT ZONING AREAS, West Hollywood, California wreaths, garland, mistle- toe, tree bags, stands, REQUEST: Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to implement the lights, ornaments, tree preservatives and holi- West Hollywood General Plan by rezoning (1) parcels day novelties. As an south of Beverly Boulevard, between N. Wetherly Drive additional service at the and N. Clark Drive from R2 to a newly established R4B-C end of the holiday sea- zone district and (2) parcels on the east side of Fairfax son, Mr. Jingles’ staff Avenue, south of Santa Monica Boulevard from CN1 to a will visit homes to pick- newly established R3C-C zone district, within the City of up and recycle Christmas West Hollywood. trees. For information, visit mrjingleschristmas- PERMIT(S): Zone Map Amendments, Zone Text Amendment, and any trees.com. photo courtesy of Mr. Jingles Christmas Trees other required permits. APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood Thanksgiving Dining TIME/PLACE Monday, December 4, 2017 From page 24 OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – Family and friends Sofitel Los Angeles Council Chambers at Tavern at Beverly Hills 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069 n Nov. 23, a California- elebrate Thanksgiving at inspired savory and sweet hol- Estérel in Sofitel Los Angeles Oiday menu by Suzanne Goin, Amy Cfor an extravagant buffet offering ZONES: R2 (south of Beverly Boulevard, between N. Wetherly Deaderick and Caroline Styne is classic French and American Drive and N. Clark Drive) served from 1 to 8 p.m. at Tavern. Thanksgiving food prepared by CN1 (east side of Fairfax Avenue, south of Santa Monica The holiday meal is designed for Executive Chef Pete Manfredini. Boulevard) meat lovers, vegetarians and veg- Highlights include a delicious ans. This special meal is $95 per salad bar, slow-roasted prime rib, ENVIRONMENTAL adult, and $45 for children 10 and baked salmon and roasted turkey STATUS: under. No charge for children 4 and with gravy. There is a fully loaded Statutorily exempt from the provisions of the California under. 11648 San Vicente Blvd. dessert buffet with a s’mores bar, a Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section (310)806-6464. chocolate fondue fountain and §15061 (Review for Exemption) cakes. Prices are $58 per person, and $30 for children 12 and under. The staff report will be available on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at City Public Kitchen & Bar 8555 Beverly Blvd. (310)358- Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente at The Roosevelt 3979. Boulevard, and on-line at www.weho.org njoy Thanksgiving with a IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those Hollywood vibe with a prix- Catch at Hotel issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this Efixe menu that kicks off with Spanish sparkling wine Mas Fi Casa del Mar notice, or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood City Council, via the Community Development Department at, or prior to, the Public Brut. The starting course is a choice fter walking on the sand in of sweet potato soup, poached-pear Santa Monica, enjoy a prix- Hearing. salad or sweet corn ravioli. The Afixe menu at Catch with starters that main entrée includes a turkey, fish, include Kabocha squash salad and To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening pork or vegetarian option. Desserts roasted butternut soup. Entrées Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require spe- include chestnut crème brûlée or include seared-Chilean sea bass and cial assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing bourbon pecan pie. This holiday spinach tagliatelle. Finish with a dinner is available from 4 to 9 p.m. impaired), you must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the slice of pecan pie or warm apple City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City for $55 per person. 7000 tart. This special holiday meal Hollywood Blvd. (323)769-8888. begins at 5 to 10 p.m. Priced at TDD line for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. $110 per person. 1910 Ocean Way. (310)581-7714. Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provid- Nick & Stef’s ed upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO-METRO Steakhouse E.P. & L.P. (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net raditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings is available for Black Friday ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to T$49 per person. Start with a compli- kip the leftover turkey on express their opinion in this matter. mentary amuse-bouche before a Friday, Nov. 24, while turkey dinner featuring Diestel SExecutive Chef Louis Tikaram For further information Farms turkey, chestnut stuffing, cooks up a Chinese banquet contact Garen Srapyan, Associate Planner, in the JBS potato purée (a specialty of inspired by his beloved grandmoth- Community Development Department at (323) 848-6475, or via email at: Patina founder Joachim Splichal), er. The classic wok-tossed dishes [email protected] candied butternut squash, pickled- are offered at door-busting Black cranberry compote and turkey Friday prices starting at $8. There Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk gravy. The cocktail of the evening are egg rolls, beef and broccoli, is a spiced hot toddy made with Kung Pao chicken and shrimp fried apple cider, Bulleit Bourbon, honey rice. The menu is available in the and lemon juice. Finish with a main E.P. restaurant, with a new pumpkin crème brûlée or choco- lechón special this year, featuring a Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополни- late-spiced crémeux made with shareable suckling pig with shrimp тельной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848- caramel apple compote, apple chip crackers and condiments for $29. and brown sugar meringue. 330 S. 603 La Cienega Blvd. (310)855- 6826. Hope St. (213)680-0330. 9955. 26 November 23, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Lin-Manuel Miranda raises funds for Puerto Rico Tony, Grammy, Emmy Award of today. It is available at Sunday, Nov. 19 in Washington, and Pulitzer Prize-winning compos- GeffenPlayhouse.org, D.C., to amplify the voices of the er, lyricist, playwright and actor PodcastOne.com, the PodcastOne Puerto Rican people and make our Lin-Manuel Miranda, in partnership app and iTunes. government accountable. Second, with the Geffen Playhouse and Since the hurricane, the Miranda follow and donate to the Hispanic Hispanic Federation UNIDOS, family has worked for Puerto Rico Federation who are working tire- appeared at the Geffen Playhouse to relief and advocacy. The family has lessly to deliver aid and tangible raise funds for Puerto Rico’s raised money for immediate needs solutions. Third, call your congress- Hurricane Maria relief efforts. on the island and formed ongoing men and congresswomen and let The fundraiser brought the stories collaborations with local communi- them know that you need them to of Puerto Rico’s devastation and ty-based organizations and munici- support the rebuilding of Puerto resilience to Los Angeles through palities through Hispanic Rico now. Thank you.” an intimate conversation with Lin- Federation UNIDOS, which exclu- Last week, Miranda announced Manuel and KPCC radio host John sively funds the island’s recovery he would return to the role of photo by Edwin Folven Horn, hosted by Emmy Award- efforts. Lin-Manuel, whose parents Alexander Hamilton for a limited Mariana Marroquin, program manager for the Los Angeles LGBT nominated actress Jennifer Garner. are from Puerto Rico, wrote and three-week run on the island in Center’s Anti-Violence Project, outlined services for LGBT victims of hate The conversation will be avail- produced the single “Almost Like January 2019. crimes and was joined by Los Angeles City Mike Feuer, who called for able to the public beginning Nov. 29 Praying,” which was released Oct. Today’s fundraiser was spon- more reporting of incidents. on the Geffen’s podcast, Geffen 6 and quickly rose to No. 1 on sored by Loretta and Victor Playhouse Unscripted. The record- iTunes in 17 countries, with 100 Kaufman, and Oprah Winfrey, and ing of the event is made possible percent of its proceeds going to the hosted by the David Geffen with support from Oprah Winfrey, UNIDOS campaign. The Mirandas Foundation, Jodi and Howard Entertainment Industry Foundation, are committed to long-term trans- Tenenbaum, Adi and Jerry Hate crimes appear to Endeavor Foundation, Katie parent, efficient and sustainable Greenberg, Miranda and Brett McGrath and J.J. Abrams Family, solutions for supporting Puerto Tollman, Kimberly Steward, Josh Audi of America and Loretta & Rico. Godfrey, K Period Media, The Walt be underreported Victor Kaufman. Geffen Playhouse “As the holidays approach, Disney Company, Audi of America, From page 1 assistance, counseling, support Unscripted delivers an untapped, please don’t forget Puerto Rico and Shonda Rhimes and Lyn and groups and programs tailored to unscripted side of the theater and consider what your family can do to Norman Lear. victims of all ages who are victims provides unprecedented access to help our fellow Americans,” Donations can be made by visit- Additionally, the report indicated of hate crimes. the most compelling creative voices Miranda said. “First, join me this ing hispanicfederation.org/unidos. that hate crimes involving white “We have been educating the supremacist ideology increased 67 community about their rights,” percent – from 63 to 105 – repre- Marroquin said. “If you are a vic- senting 22 percent of all hate tim of a hate crime, you are not crimes countywide. During the alone. We are here for you. [If you CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD post-2016 presidential election commit a hate crime], law enforce- period last year from Nov. 8 ment will get you and you will be through Dec. 31, hate crimes prosecuted.” PUBLIC NOTICE increased 9 percent – from 75 to The Los Angeles County Board 82. Religious-based hate crimes of Supervisors also called for more To: All Interested Persons and Agencies Date: November 23, 2017 also increased, with 101 incidents hate crime reporting. From: City of West Hollywood Lead Agency: City of West Hollywood reported in 2016. Two-thirds were “We are leading the effort to Community Development Department Community Development Department hate crimes against the Jewish combat Islamophobia, homopho- community. bia and hatred against immigrants, Project Title: 8775 Sunset Boulevard 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard Feuer added that more also and we are best able to accomplish Billboard Project West Hollywood, California 90069 needs to be done to help victims, these goals by having concrete and outlined services his office reporting and data,” said provides, such as help obtaining Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, 1st Comment Period for the 8775 Sunset Boulevard Billboard Project Initial restitution and counseling. The city District. “[The report’s] troubling attorney also vowed to continue to news reiterates the need to protect Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration prosecute all hate crimes that are our residents of this county who presented to his office by law deserve to live free of prejudice, The public comment period for the 8775 Sunset Boulevard Billboard Project enforcement. His office prosecuted discrimination, harassment and Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration was originally scheduled to con- 17 cases involving hate crimes and violence. I will continue to make hate incidents last year. combatting hate crimes a priority.” clude on Thursday, November 30, 2017. Mariana Marroquin, program Anyone who believes they are manager for the Los Angeles victim of a hate crime should call LGBT Center’s Anti-Violence police immediately. For informa- Project, also discussed services tion on reporting and the 2016 hate The public comment period has been extended to Tuesday, December 5, available to members of the LGBT crimes report, visit lahumanrela- 2017, allowing for over 20 days of access to the electronic copy of the docu- community. The center offers legal tions.org. ment on the City of West Hollywood’s Environmental Documents webpage. Comment letters must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, Cedars-Sinai dedicated Women’s 2017. As stated in the Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration that was issued for this project, please submit comments in writing Guild Simulation Center to: City of West Hollywood Community Development Department Attn: Sarah Lejeune, Contract Planner 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, California 90069 Fax: 323-848-6564 Email: [email protected] Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk

photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Cedars-Sinai on Nov. 16 dedicated the Women’s Guild Simulation Center for Advanced Clinical Skills, where healthcare teams use technology, team- work and communication to simulate complex heart surgeries, births and Community Meeting for the 8775 Sunset Boulevard Billboard Project other surgical procedures. Guests toured the fully equipped and functioning operating rooms, an ICU, OB/GYN room and a trauma bay. In addition, the A community meeting to engage in discussion about project design and pro- Simulation Center has a neonatal intensive care unit and multiple rooms for virtual skills training and development. gramming, will be held at on December 19, 2017, from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm at the The center advances teaching, training, certification, research and accredi- West Hollywood Park Library Community Meeting Room (625 North San tation programs through the integration of simulation techniques, training technology, and practice assessment for Cedars-Sinai health professionals. Vicente Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069). During the event, Dr. Michael Yashar helped Women’s Guild board mem- ber Pary Mosenifar stitch a mannequin’s leg in an operating room at the Women’s Guild Simulation Center for Advanced Clinical Skills after the ded- ication brunch. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 November 23, 2017

WeHoWest Hollywood presents presents aninstallmentChambers. of ‘Womencouncil in chambers Film’ are serieslocated at 625 installment of the “Women In Film The series features filmmakers N. San Vicente Blvd. For informa- Speakers Series” on Tuesday, Nov. and industry leaders sharing profes- tion, call at (323)848-6883, email 28 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the West sional insight into film, television [email protected] or visit Hollywood City Council and media. Admission is $10. The womeninfilm.org.

CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE photo courtesy of Netflix. “Mudbound” (2017), directed by Dee Rees, is one of the films in the series at the Hammer Museum. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood City Council will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following item:

LOCATIONS: RESIDENTIAL ZONES CITYWIDE, Hammer Museum announces West Hollywood, California REQUEST: The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an amendment to Title 19 of the West lineupThe Hammer Museumfor ‘The has announced Contenders’ the lineup for the “The Hollywood Municipal Code to adopt new polices regulat- Contenders,” a ticketed series organized by The Museum of Modern ing accessory dwelling units in residential zone districts. Art that offers audiences opportunities to see recently released films, followed by post-screening conversations with directors and actors, PERMIT(S): Zone Text Amendment, and any other required permits. from Dec. 4-19. Opening the series at the Hammer on Monday, Dec. 4, is “Mudbound,” directed by Dee Rees. The film stars Carey APPLICANT(S): City of West Hollywood Mulligan, Jason Clarke and Mary J. Blige, and explores a racially divided post-World War II Mississippi, where two men – one black TIME/PLACE Monday, December 4, 2017 and one white – forge a friendship based on their shared war experi- OF HEARING: at 6:30 p.m. ences. The screening will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be followed by West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – discussion with Rees, moderated by MoMA curator Rajendra Roy. Council Chambers On Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m., the museum will show Aaron Sorkin’s “Molly’s Game,” and on Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m., “Downsizing” will be 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard presented, along with a discussion with director Alexander Payne. West Hollywood, CA 90069 Other highlights include “Get Out” with director Jordan Peele on Dec. 7, “Lady Bird’ on Dec. 12, “The Florida Project” with Willem ZONES: All Residential Zones Dafoe on Dec. 13, and “Phantom Thread,” directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, on Dec. 19. ENVIRONMENTAL General tickets are $20 and $10 for Hammer members. For infor- mation and tickets, visit hammer.ucla.edu/contenders2017. STATUS: Statutorily exempt from the provisions of the California The Hammer Museum is located at 10899 Wilshire Blvd. Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section §21080.17 (Act not applicable to local ordinances regulat- ing construction of dwelling units and second units).

Celebrate The Beatles at The staff report will be available on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente the Swing House Studios Boulevard, and on-line at www.weho.org On Saturday, Nov. 25, Tawnee Spencer Rowe. Lynn Music Services will present A selection of Kosh’s Beatles IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only the inaugural concert of the newly design work will be on display at those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in formed Los Angeles Classic Rock this event. A portion of the proceeds Orchestra led by Anthony Bonsera, from this concert will benefit Find this notice, or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood founding artistic director and music Your Groove, a newly formed orga- City Council, via the Community Development Department at, or prior to, the director, in a program entitled, nization founded by Myka Miller, Public Hearing. “Celebrating The 50th Anniversary executive director of The Harmony of The Beatles’ Album, Sgt. Project, dedicated to ensuring that To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band underserved youth have access to Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require and The Beatles’ Album, Abbey the arts and job opportunities. Road.” The ‘60s-themed event will be special assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing The event will also feature held at 8:30 p.m. at the Swing impaired), you must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the Grammy Award-winning special House Studios, 3229 Casitas Ave. City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City guest Kosh, legendary album cover General admission is $30, $100 TDD line for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. designer for The Beatles and cre- for a signature cocktail ticket and ative director for Apple Records, $500 for a VIP ticket. For informa- Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be pro- along with featured guest vocalists tion, visit tawneelynn.com/lacro, or Josh Bedlion, Brendan McKian and call (215)630-0612. vided upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO- METRO (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to The Groundlings to host express their opinion in this matter. special holiday show For further information contact Jerry Hittleman, Senior Contract Planner, in The Groundlings Theatre pre- New Year’s Eve Celebration,” a the Community Development Department at (323) 848-6475, or via email at: sents the new “Groundlings special improv performance on [email protected] Holiday Show” running from Sunday, Dec. 31. The event Friday, Dec. 1 through Saturday, includes specialty cocktails and Dec. 23. gourmet appetizers served at 9 Yvonne Quarker, City Clerk Director Damon Jones leads a p.m., followed by a special two- cast including Michael Churven, hour improv show featuring Julian Gant, Kevin Kirkpatrick, Groundlings performers and the Anne Lane, Andrew Leeds, Lyric house band beginning at 10 p.m. Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополни- Lewis, Jim Rash and Lisa Schurga. At midnight, everyone will join in тельной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848- Doors open at 8 p.m. on Dec. 1, a champagne toast and desert. and regular showtimes are 8 and Tickets are $100. 6826. 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturday. The Groundlings Theatre is Tickets are $25. located at 7307 Melrose Ave. For Guests can also celebrate the information, call (323)934-4747, end of 2017 at the “Groundlings or visit groundlings.com. 28 November 23, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

LA Phil names new CEO The Los Angeles Philharmonic Road to Awe’s flagship store Association announced that Simon Woods has been appointed CEO and David C. Bohnett CEO chair, honored for architecture Dan Brunn Architecture has beginning on Jan. 22. received three awards for the Woods has served as president innovative design of fashion and CEO of the Seattle Symphony brand Road to Awe’s flagship Orchestra since May 2011. At the store located on Melrose Avenue LA Phil he succeeds Deborah in West Hollywood. Borda, president and CEO, who led The renovation of the 1,200- the organization through 17 years of square-foot, 1970s building fea- transformation. Gail Samuel, acting tures a dream-like space with president and CEO of the LA Phil complex geometric precision, since March 2017, will resume her photo by Brandon Patoc meditative sensations and posi- position as executive director for the Simon Woods tive/negative dualities. The pro- association upon Simon Woods’ for- ject has been recognized by the mal arrival in January 2018. Philharmonic demonstrates persua- American Institute of Architects, “Simon comes to the Los Angeles sively and passionately in every Los Angeles, with the 2017 Philharmonic with an impeccable aspect of its work what a contempo- AIA|LA Design Merit Award, the reputation in the orchestral world,” rary and forward-looking orchestra 2017 Westside Urban Forum said Jay Rasulo, LA Phil board can be in one of the world’s great Design Honor Award for retail chair. “He has a proven record of global cities. The chance to work projects and VMSD magazine’s innovative and collaborative leader- closely with Dudamel, the remark- 2017 Retail Renovation of the ship, a deep knowledge of and com- able musicians, a great board, and Year. These industry accolades mitment to music, and a passion for the tremendously creative staff team have been bestowed to Dan music education and social action. is a completely inspiring prospect. I Brunn Architecture for its first He has been instrumental in estab- join the LA Phil with the greatest retail design project. lishing the Seattle Symphony as a humility and admiration, and look Graced with street exposure dynamic, forward-looking and com- forward to helping to lead it through from two sides, Road to Awe pro- munity-focused organization, re- the Centennial and into its next cen- claims its presence to the public positioning the orchestra as one tury.” with angled black façades for a with artistic, financial and reputa- Woods joined the Seattle cohesive, sculptural experience. tional success. He is a great choice Symphony Orchestra in May 2011. Instead of installing typical, full- for the future of the LA Phil. I He previously served as chief exec- height storefronts that allow the would like to thank the search com- utive of the Royal Scottish National merchandise to be viewed at a mittee for its work and Gail Samuel Orchestra, one of the United glance, the firm reduced the photo courtesy of Brandon Shigeta for her wonderful leadership during Kingdom’s leading symphony amount of exterior glass to create this process. We look forward to orchestras; and president and CEO a more exclusive and voyeuristic Inside the 10-foot-tall space, a playful, and whimsical design for welcoming Simon to the LA Phil of the New Jersey Symphony atmosphere. A large window is circular interior garden, featuring retail architecture,” said the the family.” Orchestra. set at an angle to face traffic an olive tree surrounded by grass awards jury, who honors design “Simon has a wonderful reputa- For almost a decade, from the late moving east, while smaller win- and a curved wooden bench, con- excellence by noting some of the tion, a great knowledge of music, a 1980s to the late 1990s, he worked dows provide interior views at tributes calm and brings a man- most significant completed pro- passion for music education, and as a record producer with EMI the pedestrian scale. An added nered sense of nature into the jects internationally by Los understands the intricacies of an Classics in London, where he initi- sense of mystery is achieved by scene. The tree is planted under a Angeles-based architects. “The organization as complex and unique ated and produced recordings with the new “floating” canopy in skylight that mirrors the use of visual tricks and cues, sub- as the LA Phil. I am very much many of the world’s foremost clas- front of the building. A floor-to- turf/bench circle and filters sun- tle plays on light and shadow, and looking forward to working with sical artists and ensembles. Born in ceiling pivoting door seamlessly shine into the space. This intro- the installation of the olive tree in him as we head into our second cen- London, Woods earned a degree in blends with the black exterior duction of nature is meant to pro- the middle of the space – high- tury,” said Gustavo Dudamel, music music from Cambridge University, when closed, and generously vide the “awe” represented by the lighted with the circular skylight – and artistic director of the LA Phil. and a post-graduate diploma in con- welcomes shoppers when fashion brand. create captivating moments that “It is the very greatest honor to ducting from the Guildhall School open. “This is a really innovative, are quite wonderful.” have been chosen for this position,” of music and drama. Woods said. “The Los Angeles For information, visit laphil.com.

TheThe Broad, Broad building on its announces cut- ‘En Cuatro Patas’ ting edge live performance pro- gramming, announced its newest feminist performance series, “En Cuatro Patas (On All Fours),” guest curated by multidiscipli- nary artists Nao Bustamente and Xandra Ibarra. Since opening to the public two years ago, the museum has drawn tens of thousands to its critically acclaimed programs including its first feminist performance series, “The Tip of Her Tongue,” which was inspired by works within the Broad collection that explore lan- guage and the body. The new photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association series will launch in January 2018 as part of the Getty’s Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA, a far- photo by Fabiola Torres-Alzaga reaching and ambitious explo- The Formaldehyde Trip by Naomi Rincon Gallardo will be one of the ration of Latin American and featured works. Hollywood Bowl named Latino art in dialogue with Los Angeles, and will continue throughout 2018. in this series dissolve boundaries the museum’s next iteration that topThe Hollywood amphitheater Bowl, one of the rock, and world music. The Los “En Cuatro Patas” continues between animal and human while brings distinctly fresh perspec- leading outdoor music venues in Angeles Philharmonic also part- the exploration of the politicized exploring the transformational tives regarding the use of the the world and the summer home of ners with Andrew Hewitt and Bill body, featuring feminist Latinx and pleasurable possibilities of body in performance,” said Ed the Los Angeles Philharmonic, was Silva, who exclusively produce performance and media artists the non-human figure. The series Patuto, director of audience honored as Top Amphitheater at lease events at Hollywood Bowl. who ruminate on and fantasize invites artists to take on the cor- engagement. “Throughout the the 2017 Billboard Touring Awards The Hollywood Bowl previously alternative embodiments. poreality of the abject, the year, the museum will be intro- on Tuesday night at Montage received this award in 2010. Through a series of four pro- degraded, the non-human, the ducing audiences to a range of Beverly Hills. The Billboard Touring Awards grams that include performance, sub-human – the animal. “En daring performances that chal- Renowned for its exquisite set- honor top achievers in the industry, film and video, artists from Los Cuatro Patas” assumes other lenge gender binaries and ting and recognized as a premiere based on Billboard’s Boxscore Angeles and Latin America – positions, realities and political European traditions of femi- destination for performers and chart data that tracks gate receipts many of whom will be perform- imperatives that imagine a world nism.” audiences alike, the iconic for music, comedy and other live ing in Los Angeles for the first otherwise. The Broad is located at 221 S. Hollywood Bowl plays host to a events. time – will come together to “The Broad has been present- Grand Ave. For information and tremendous diversity of artists, For information, visit mobilize the body through varied ing the feminist art practice since tickets, visit thebroad.org/pro- from classical and pops to jazz, laphil.com. interventions. The artists featured its opening. ‘En Cuatro Patas’ is grams. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 29 November 23, 2017

photo courtesy of Javier Guillen for Grand Park/The Music Center Music Center announces holiday festivities The Music Center will embrace the season with events at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and Grand Park that will help create new traditions. From Nov. 26 to Dec. 26, Grand Park will come alive with park- inspired holiday décor for the holi- days, including 35- and 55-foot trees, a reindeer sleigh, menorah and lights throughout the park. The Music Center and Grand Park will join for the annual county tree lighting ceremony, featuring a The Banta family of Park La Brea enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving feast in this photograph from the Nov. 22, 1956 issue of the Park Labrea 35-foot tree, performances by local News. Jack Banta had served in World War II as a dirigible pilot protecting the country’s southeastern coast, and later played professional football music artists and community for the Los Angeles Rams, Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles. At the time the photo was taken, he worked as an insurance broker and groups, and free Starbucks hot served part-time as a spotter for the Los Angeles Rams during games at the Coliseum. The Bantas were shown with their three children Christine, chocolate and coffee. 6, Laurie, 5, and Steve, five months old. The accompanying article said it was the family’s last Thanksgiving at Park La Brea before moving to a Grand Park is located at 200 N. new home in La Cañada. Grand Ave. For information, visit grandparkla.org. 35. Our sun is one 12. Brains belong to it by Myles Mellor 39. Salad, as ordered by an 13. Ranch head Crossword Puzzle Italian 21. Pincer 43. Lots of bucks 22. Hair gel, e.g. Samuel Goldwyn 44. “Where?” answer 26. Cold-war adversary 45. Card with a single pip 27. Sour Theater hosting 46. Identical response 28. Ivy growth 49. Group of mountains 29. Relax ‘Hidden Figures’ 51. African jaunt 30. Curtain material, perhaps 54. Upright 33. ___ von Bismarck filmmakers The Academy Science and 56. Neighbor of Wis. 34. ‘’That’s a funny one!’’ Technology Council will present 57. Sushi dish 36. 4:00 p.m. social events “Hidden Figures/Modern Figures: A 62. Clumsy one 37. Fungal spore cases Journey of Breakthroughs in Cinema 64. Frazier rival 38. Subsurface hazard and Space Travel,” in collaboration with NASA, on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 65. Summer-camp craft 40. Mysterious 51, for one at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn 66. Pal in the ‘hood 41. One-___ bandit Theater in Beverly Hills. 67. Syllables from a laugher 42. Showy birds The evening will feature a panel 68. Clay bakers 47. Deranged discussion with NASA scientists and “Hidden Figures” filmmakers for an 69. Noble mount 48. Target of lots of vaccine examination of the past, present and 70. Prairie Indian research future in space, math, diversity and 71. Eyesores, really 50. Bering, for one the movies. Moderated by former 51. Many Punjabis Deluxe/EFILM executive Beverly J. Down 52. Distribute proportionately Wood, panelists include Fox 2000 president Elizabeth Gabler, Oscar- 1. Campus military org. 53. Water park ride nominated writer, director and pro- 2. Brilliant fish 54. Paris pomp ducer Theodore Melfi, film editor Across 19. Heavy metric weight 3. Indian lodging (var) 55. Do a parental job Peter Teschner, cinematographer 1. Helicopter part 20. Burrito of sorts 4. Like some bands 58. “Arizona” Memorial site Mandy Walker, NASA chief historian Bill Barry and NASA engineers 5. Leftover 59. “For Your Eyes ___’’ 6. Variety 23. Ply Tracy Drain, Jennifer Trosper and 9. Mosque VIPs 24. Type of committee 6. Popular potato 60. Like a certain Ranger Powtawche Valerino. 14. Express a thought 25. Relating to the eye 7. Fragrant purple flower 61. Sale word This Academy Science and 15. Monaco cube 27. Main thoroughfare 8. Astute 63. Even score Technology Council program is made 9. Undiminished possible by generous support from 16. Trio trebled 30. Items of interest to realtors the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. 17. Records 31. Intel grp. 10. Meadow musing See Answers page 34 The Samuel Goldwyn Theater is 18. Inebriating liquid 32. Honolulu welcome 11. Make disappear located at 8949 Wilshire Blvd. For information, visit oscars.org. 30 November 23, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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LGBT youth enjoy Thanksgiving thanks to C.I.T.Y x1 C.I.T.Y x1 (Community Intervention Through Youth) host- ed its 15th annual “Big Feast” Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner for LGBT youth and their allies on Nov. 19 at Hollywood Banquet Hall. “We served over 300 meals to local Homeless an at-risk LGBT youth in a safe and festive envi- ronment to kick off Thanksgiving week,” said Carlos Sosa, execu- tive director or C.I.T.Y x1. “We not only give the youth attendees a holiday dance, but we link them with valuable services like emer- photo by Tony Coelho gency shelter, rapid HIV testing, Jazz musician Jennifer Leitham, who played the “Winter Sounds” series emotional support and transitional in 2015, will be performing again this coming December. living.” The event was sponsored by photo by Owen Swaby for LTMFTv Dynamic Development, The Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance, all the trimmings. The Andaz activist Steven Lopez and the 818 the city of West Hollywood West Hollywood donated pump- Empire Dance Group. C.I.T.Y. x1 ‘Winter Sounds’ concert series Lesbian & Gay Advisory Board, kin pies, and QQ Cafe and Christ is also hosting an upcoming “Star and Children’s Hospital Los Chapel of the Valley donated bev- Wars”-themed holiday dinner for whisks its way into WeHo Angeles. Titled “The Big Feast: erages. DJ Keelez played music. homeless LGBT teens. Titled “The Beginning Dec. 2, “Winter Sounds,” the city of West Hollywood’s free Thanxgiving Mania,” the three- In attendance were Los Angeles Tamale Wars,” the Dec. 17 event indoor concert series, will present three Saturday evening concerts for its hour event was a professional City Councilmen Mitch O’Farrell, will be held at the Hollywood 2017-18 season. wrestling-themed party. 13th District, and David Ryu, 4th Hotel Ballroom. Donations are The holiday jazz show will take place on Dec. 2, and will feature world- Youth were treated to a tradi- District, dined with guests and pre- needed. For information, renowned jazz bassist, composer and vocalist Jennifer Leitham taking on tional Thanksgiving dinner with sented commendations to youth visit www.cityx1.com. well-loved holiday classics and standards. “I Stand Corrected,” the docu- mentary film about her public gender transition from John to Jennifer, has won 11 awards at film festivals internationally. NOW On Jan. 20, the concert series will highlight French and Russian classics with Paris Chansons, Los Angeles’ premiere French and international LEASING YOUR NEW HOME band. Their performances – featuring four multilingual singers – are punc- tuated by traditional jazz standards in addition to classics in Russian, Italian and other languages. The Peter Kavanaugh Quartet will conclude the series with American jazz standards on Feb. 17. Kavanaugh, a guitarist, bandleader and compos- er, has his heart and soul firmly rooted in jazz standards and the American popular songbook, but he also surprises with elements of bossa nova, blues, bop and gypsy jazz. All concerts take place in the West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room/City Council Chambers at West Hollywood Library. The shows begin at 5 p.m. and run until 6:15 p.m. Limited first-come, first-served seating is provided – RSVPs are requested but not required. Winter Sounds is sponsored by the city of West Hollywood’s WeHo Arts program. For information, visit weho.org/wintersounds. The West Hollywood Library is located at 625 N. San Vicente Blvd.

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6200 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036 877.652.3292 • www.parklabrea.com 32 November 23, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press SCHOOL news BHUSD and PTA Fall Semester happenings! Council to hold meeting about New leader to oversee state kids’ media use On Wednesday, Nov. 29 from education fiscal services division 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., the Beverly Hills State Superintendent of Public rate the latest technology, and Unified School District and the Instruction Tom Torlakson has maintain our transparency.” Parent Teacher Association will appointed Leisa Maestretti as Maestretti recently joined the host “Plugged-in Parents,” an director of the California CDE as a staff services manager, evening with Common Sense Department of Education Fiscal overseeing the Budget Media at Beverly Vista School and Administrative Services Management Unit. Before coming Auditorium to discuss ways to raise photo courtesy of Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood Division. to the CDE, she was associate digitally-safe and media-smart kids. Maestretti’s duties include man- director at the Department of The night will answer questions aging the CDE’s Fiscal Systems Corrections and Rehabilitation, and such as, “What are you students’ Analysis, Child Development and provided fiscal administration to favorite apps and how cyber-safe Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood Child Nutrition, Budget the Department of Child Support are they?”; “What is a healthy bal- Management and Accounting Services and the California ance of screen time?”; and “How Offices, as well as overseeing fiscal Department of Community do you recognize cyber-bullying?” holds gala celebration systems and processes, including Services and Development. She This will be the first in a series of The Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood celebrated eight decades of the department’s upcoming transi- began her state career in the parent ed-tech events to be hosted serving the community on Friday, Oct. 13. The event, which took place tion to the Financial Information California Attorney General’s by BHUSD, to help provide fami- at the Taglyan Complex, showcased several kids from the organization System for California. Office as a paralegal before switch- lies with the tools and information and their talents. The evening was hosted by retired basketball player “Maestretti’s extensive back- ing to administration. necessary to promote safe and John Salley and marked the biggest event in the club’s history. ground in fiscal administration and Maestretti replaces Caryn responsible digital citizenship. To join the Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood, visit accounting will help support the Moore, who is now director of the Admission is free – however, bgchollywood.com/membership, or call (323)464-7326. CDE’s mission of overseeing the School Fiscal Services Division. space is limited. Reserve a spot at state’s diverse public school sys- That agency apportions funds to tinyurl.com/bhusdparents. tem,” Torlakson said. “Her leader- local educational agencies and Complimentary refreshments and ship and management skills will guides them from the state level on childcare will be provided. Beverly L.A. Zoo teams up with Mayor help ensure that the CDE’s finan- fiscal solvency, audit resolution Vista School Auditorium is located cial systems run smoothly, incorpo- and financial reports. at 200 S. Elm Drive. GarcettiThe Los Angeles in Zoo Thanksgiving has partnered with Mayor Eric drive Garcetti’s initiative on solving homelessness by sponsoring a donation drive for the Skid Row Hygiene Center through Thursday, Nov. 23. Grant aims to keep foster children out of criminal justice system L.A. Zoo visitors can receive an adult or child general admission ticket The Everychild Foundation is giv- “crossover youth” and their potential The CJLP currently provides inte- for $10 by donating at the Zoo admissions ticket window any of the fol- ing a $1 million grant to the Center to become productive members of grated pro bono advocacy for juve- lowing products: towels, washcloths, socks, underwear, diapers for both for Juvenile Law & Policy at Loyola society. niles in delinquency court. The babies and adults, feminine hygiene products, laundry detergent, personal Law School, Los Angeles. The grant, The CJLP program will advocate Everychild-funded program will care kits, small travel bags, and sweatshirts or sweatpants. to be awarded over three years, will for clients in the education and court expand those services to include All items must be new in sealed packages or with tags. Visitor must be help launch the Everychild systems, while addressing the often- integrated legal and educational rep- present for discount. Limit one discounted ticket per person. Tickets are Integrated Educational and Legal treatable root causes of delinquency. resentation for crossover youth. valid on the day issued only. Donations are accepted from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advocacy Project. The goal is also to create a model for The project will also train 1,500 For information, visit lazoo.org/hygieneitemdrive. The project aims to stop the systemic change. child advocates on education law, school-to-prison pipeline for “We are extremely proud to be delinquency and disability issues. Let us know what’s happening at your school! “crossover youth,” the name given associated with this project,” said Additional goals are to train 36 Send us news and photos of students, teachers and athletes to to foster youth who are also involved Jacqueline Caster, founder and pres- lawyers in best-practices education in the juvenile justice system. The ident of the Everychild Foundation. advocacy for children, and to push [email protected] program anticipates serving 300 “Crossover children require a strong for systemic reform and a replicable for our Schools section youth. advocate to assure them the services system standard of integrated advo- When a child enters the foster care and opportunities to which they are cacy. Your partners system, he or she is more likely to entitled, but most often denied. For information, visit lls.edu/cjlp in the community experience abuse and mistreatment, Without this support, they are invari- and everychildfoundation.org. and to become involved in crime and ably pushed further along the the juvenile justice system. proverbial ‘Pipeline to Adult Prison.’ Additionally, fewer than 50 percent However, with education proven to of foster youth, and only 33 percent be the best vehicle to avoid this tra- of those who have been incarcerated, jectory, the Loyola program has the complete high school. The program ability to provide brighter futures for aims to increase graduation rates for generations of children.” Holocaust survivor addresses elementary school students

photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust

Holocaust survivor Eva Trenk spoke to students at the east campus of Brawerman Elementary School of Wilshire Boulevard Temple, located at 3663 Wilshire Blvd., last week about her wartime experiences in Slovakia. Eva said she was moved by how many questions the students asked her after she spoke. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 33 November 23, 2017

On Screen ‘Justice League’ is WITH TIM POSADA better than expected Think rationally: Ben Affleck the wake of Superman’s wake, an would make for successful stand- isn’t a horrible Batman. Folks just alien force prepares to invade, see- alone shorts, ignoring that dreadful don’t like him because of the J-Lo ing Earth as an easy target without plotline. And the politics of both years, and can’t believe he cheated the Man of Steel to save the day. “Batman v Superman” and “Justice on Jen. Batman (Affleck) believes that foe League” try so hard to raise deeper That’s not the issue here; some has already infiltrated the planet, questions about the role of powers people just don’t know how to lying in wait for Steppenwolf alongside mere mortals. watch a film divorced from exter- (Ciarán Hinds), returning centuries “Justice League” even includes a nal drama. This is everything Tom later for a second attempt to brief moment early on in which Cruise all over again. Unlike other enslave a planet no longer in com- two white bigots deface the proper- entries in the DC Extended mune with the ancient gods and ty of a Middle Eastern family’s Universe, “Justice League” doesn’t galactic alliances. shop. Superman’s loss is placed in belong at the end of hate’s barrel. Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) and the middle of rising racial tensions photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures But I suppose defaulting to disdain Bats must create a team of warriors – his absence paved the way for should be expected following so to fight back, but Superman’s alien invasion and scapegoating in Flash (Ezra Miller), Batman (Ben Affleck) and Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) many flops from DC under Warner absence is clear. Without a charm- the home land. If only that was come together in the new “Justice League” film. Bros., which doesn’t seem to ing, deistic leader (Diana doesn’t central, not tangential to the story. respect its control of iconic charac- want the job), some members like Snyder tries to create stories dramatic effect than accurate smidge awkward: weak line deliv- ters. Aquaman (Jason Momoa) and beyond his means, and that’s the assessment. ery, with a somewhat phoned-in Green Lantern, Superman, the Cyborg (Ray Fisher) would rather problem. He’s not a writer or a Now, about those flaws. performance. Luckily, Jesse Watchmen, the Suicide Squad. The sit this one out. At least the Flash deep thinker. Introducing a superhero team Eisenberg’s obnoxious millennial gang from Warner Bros., parent (Ezra Miller) is on board; he needs “Justice League” has a split prior to any substantial screen take on Lex Luther is removed company of DC Comics, sure friends, and he likes nothing more vision since Snyder had to exit pro- time for most of the members from (most of) the film. paved the way for some mediocre than to fanboy out in the Batcave. duction due to family tragedy, leav- requires the screenplay to work Worse films premiere all the time. films. Failures substantially out- Zack Snyder (“300,” ing Joss Whedon (“Serenity,” “The double time. So, when something Perhaps DC and Warner Bros. have weigh hits, save for the magic of “Watchmen”) is a visionary direc- Avengers”) to finish filming. It’s happens in Atlantis, the underwa- merely lost public trust (I get it), but Chris Nolan’s super sexy, beautiful tor with no sense of how a story unclear where the authorial lines ter kingdom of Aquaman, we tan- this is actually an enjoyable film mind. And while “Justice League” should flow. His best film, “300,” are drawn, but clearly several gentially visit there for the first that sets up better things to come, is far from perfect – somewhere is written for him in the form of visions (both directors, Warner, and only time. hopefully, with better writers and closer to “Avengers: Age of Frank Miller’s graphic novel, RatPac Entertainment, secret pro- When we meet Cyborg, his directors. The theatrical cut of Ultron” – it’s hardly a difficult which serves as a storyboard. ducer LexCorp, etc.) vie for power. father (Joe Morton) spends a “Batman v Superman” and its watch: briskly paced, a playful Calling him a hack doesn’t quite Regardless, the film is rather shameless bit of expository dia- insulting “Martha moment” (look it group dynamic, even an air of mys- work. He tries to flesh out larger fun, even if critics crusade against logue catching us all up on an acci- up) could have easily ended this tique in the storyline. social issues in stories. it. Exaggeration is the weapon of dent and alien tech that saved the franchise before it began. Sure, the clunky screenplay The opening credits of choice. In attempts to remind the once all-state QB’s life. The only Somehow, “Justice League” pulls jumps from character to character, “Watchmen” beautifully depicts public just how bad DC films have organic introduction of a newbie off the impossible: not saving the transitions be gone, but it’s never the superhero’s evolving role in become (a mostly true statement), occurs when we meet Flash, and world, just making something dull. That said, a lot – perhaps too current events. The action bourgeois film critics double it’s the funniest part of the film. remotely watchable, which is high much – goes down in this film. In sequences in “Sucker Punch” down on their attacks more for And Momoa’s Aguaman is a praise for DC right now.

photo by Michelle Mivzari The Israel Film Festival featured several of the cast members, writers Enjoy and directors of “Fauda.” From left to right: Avi Issacharoff, Tsahi Halevi, Laetitia Eido, Meir Fenigstein, Rona-Lee Shimon, Michael Gordon, Adam Berkoqitz and Lior Raz. Breakfast with Santa Israel Film Festival screens premiere Sunday, Dec. 3 10:30am-12:00pm of acclaimed television series rsvp by Friday, Dec. 1 On Nov. 16, the 31st Israel Film Festival held the world premiere of the award-winning Israeli television series “Fauda.” Two back-to-back email [email protected] sold-out screenings were held at the Laemmle Ahrya Fine Arts Theatre in suggested donation $5 Beverly Hills and were followed by a Q&A discussion with the talent and creators of the show. Our preschool guests Guests at the premiere included Lior Raz, the co-creator and lead actor are free of the show, co-creator Avi Issacharoff, director Rotem Shamir, Netflix Vice President of Content Acquisition Larry Tanz, and Sam Grundwerg, " !"#" !#  consul general of Israel in Los Angeles. “Fauda,” which means “chaos” in Arabic, follows a close-knit unit of  !##!" # # !# !#  # #" " “mista’arvim,” the commando unit of the Israel army whose soldiers are "! ##
""#"!#! !# trained in the language, dress and mannerisms of Palestinians, and whose undercover work is hailed in Israel for stopping terror attacks and guid- " ##""" !## !# "# # #  ing military operations. The show won six Ophir Awards, including Best Drama Series, at the 755 S. Cochran Ave. • Los Angeles Israeli Academy Awards. For information on the Israel Film Festival, visit (323)938-9976 israelfilmfestival.com. www.cathedralchapelschool.org 34 November 23, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Big Sunday volunteers help local Transgender lives honored in WeHo families for Thanksgiving From page 3 selves, to maintain hope for the From page 1 tunate.” over 300 ways to help during the future and to continue expressing Levinson said the food was holidays. It has everything from der community and how transgen- the confidence that the community in Wednesday said they believe it donated by numerous companies serving dinner to delivering toys der individuals have become an will overcome injustice. Horvath is important to help those who are and individuals in the weeks prior to kids to helping veterans and important part of the city’s con- said the city stands with the trans- less fortunate, particularly during to the Thanksgiving giveaway. singing songs for Hanukkah. I sumer base. The city’s Transgender gender community and will contin- the holidays. Along with bags of food, recipi- encourage everyone to get Advisory Board was created in ue to support it through solidarity “It’s fun to volunteer,” said ents were each given a gift card to involved.” 2009 to address issues related to and cohesion. Preston “Dozie” Itie, 26, of Los purchase a turkey. transgender rights. The Trans Latin@ Coalition per- Angeles. “If you want to help, Big Sunday is seeking volun- “As an LGBT community, we formed a spiritual ceremony in sup- you need to physically be there. I teers into the holiday season, and have faced a long history of dis- port of the transgender community. like getting to know all the other beyond, Levinson said. He direct- crimination, intolerance and vio- An altar was constructed in the people who are helping. Things ed people who want to help to Answers From Page 29 lence, and when you look at vio- courtyard representing healing for like this help us connect.” bigsunday.com, where thousands lence, the transgender community victims. Angel Rodriguez, 19, of of volunteer opportunities are list- has paid a significant price. When “It’s a celebration of life,” said Hollywood, said he was happy to ed. you look at the isolation our com- Bamby Salcedo, of the Trans volunteer, and will be thinking Projects include serving meals munity has experienced, the trans- Latin@ Coalition. “It’s honoring all about the people he helped when and conducting outreach for the gender community has experienced those lives that have passed.” he sits down to enjoy a homeless, assisting veterans and the most, and especially transgen- November is Transgender Thanksgiving meal. seniors, working in schools, and der women of color,” Heilman said. Awareness Month, and the city held “Not everyone can get the food cleaning beaches, parks and nat- “But I am glad we can come togeth- numerous other events for the com- we are able to get,” Rodriguez ural areas. “We have people help- er to reflect on this past and look munity in the days leading up to the said. “I like to give back as much ing from all backgrounds. forward to a brighter future. We are remembrance ceremony. as I can. I came by and dropped Whether they are homeless or a making progress. The fight contin- Additionally, West Hollywood City off cans of gravy and cranberries. CEO,” Levinson said. “Go to our ues, but we are making progress.” Hall was illuminated in light blue, It should be the community giv- website and look at our Big Meister told the crowd to contin- pink and white – the colors of the ing back to those who are less for- Sunday holiday list, which has ue loving and believing in them- transgender flag. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 35 November 23, 2017

Lights decorate Hollywood Blvd. From page 1 it up, let’s make sure it’s safer.” The councilman then helped lead ing. Each tree has two RGB lamps a countdown and pull down a large installed under its crown to light the lever to activate the boulevard’s palm fronds. The lights were made new decorations. possible by the Hollywood The tree lights will remain year- Chamber of Commerce, which pur- round, but the accompanying holi- chased the decorations, and the day decorations will be removed Hollywood Entertainment District, after New Year’s Day. The RGB which agreed to handle the ongoing lamps can be programmed to pro- maintenance. ject different colors, allowing the Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, Hollywood Entertainment District 13th District, joined leaders from to make adjustments for different photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for AGENC both organizations, along with resi- holidays. Vanessa Lachey, Robin Thicke and Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse dents and visitors who gathered in “We believe the decorations will attended the annual Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration. front of the Metro station for the make an enormous difference along ceremony. the boulevard and will help to bring “This is a one-of-a-kind place in back a festive spirit,” said Leron the world, on the planet,” O’Farrell Gubler, president and CEO of the said. “We care so much about this Hollywood Chamber of BOLD returns to Beverly Hills community, we know what we Commerce, who emceed the event. photo by Luke Harold have and we value it, we cherish it. “We are pleased to bring even From page 1 Drive and 9361 Dayton Way. more glitter to Tinseltown this sea- the addition of new permanent There will also be one hour free We value its history, its culture, its future. It is in that spirit that we ded- son with spectacular new lights,” lighting, residents and visitors to and the continued rise of online parking at 440 N. Camden Drive, icate these lights. And let’s keep said Kerry Morrison, executive Hollywood Boulevard will get a retailers. with a $5 maximum rate. them going. Let’s keep the vibrancy director of the Hollywood dose of Hollywood magic all year A number of the city’s business- For information, visit lovebever- in Hollywood, let’s [keep] cleaning Entertainment District. “Plus, with long.” es will stay open later on Fridays lyhills.com/boldholidays. and Saturdays through Dec. 23, and many restaurants will offer special deals to guests with a same-day receipt from a local retailer. The summer events also helped attract a younger crowd to Beverly Hills, an issue that had come up during this year’s City Council elections. “I was so happy to be BOLD and host the Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration to kick off the holiday season,” Lachey said in a statement. “The holidays are a time for fun, family and creating memories, and Beverly Hills, especially Rodeo Drive, is a place where we can do just that. “Hosting the Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration with my dear friend, Mayor Lili Bosse, was the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.” Holiday events in Beverly Hills will continue throughout Thanksgiving weekend. On Friday, the Tinseltone Carolers will sing at various locations throughout the city. And from 5 to 8 p.m., the Madrigal Singers will perform on Rodeo Drive. On Saturday, Santa appears at the Paley Center for Media from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the first of many appearances he will make through Christmas Eve. “Los Angeles is a city of stars, and the Paley Center is thrilled to welcome the holiday season’s biggest star of all, Santa Claus,” said Maureen J. Reidy, the Paley Center’s president and CEO. Events in December include daily menorah lightings at Montage Beverly Hills during Hanukkah, which starts this year on the evening of Dec. 12. Furniture that had been installed on Rodeo Drive for BOLD during the summer – 48 bistro tables and 192 chairs – will remain through the holiday season. They helped create a “warm and inviting envi- ronment,” according to a city staff report. The city also announced special parking rates that will be in effect through Jan. 2. Two hours free parking, with a $5 maximum rate, is offered at 9510 Brighton Way, 345 N. Beverly Drive, 241-242 N. Canon Drive, 438 N. Beverly Drive, 439 N. Canon Drive, 461 N. Bedford Drive and 216 S. Beverly Drive. One hour free parking, with a $2 flat rate, is offered at 221 N. Crescent Drive, 333 N. Crescent 36 November 23, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press