Beverly Hills Lights up for BOLD! N Third Annual BOLD Rising One Unit at a Time Holiday Lighting N Homeless Housing Project Fast-Tracks Construction Ceremony Tonight

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Volume 29 No. 46 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities November 14, 2019 Hope for homeless Beverly Hills lights up for BOLD! n Third annual BOLD rising one unit at a time Holiday lighting n Homeless housing project fast-tracks construction ceremony tonight

BY EDWIN FOLVEN affordable housing to be built faster. BY CAMERON KISZLA The project, known as Hope on A new 5-story, 84-unit residential Alvarado and being built under The third annual BOLD building under construction at 166 partnership between Aedis Real Holidays kicks off on Rodeo S. Alvarado St. will give hope to Estate Group, KTGY Group Drive from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight, formerly homeless individuals Architects and HBG Construction Nov. 14. The free event is open to when it opens in January, and has visitors and residents alike. others hoping it will enable more See Project page 25 To celebrate the start of BOLD, which stands for Beverly Hills Open Later Days, the Holiday Lighting Celebration will feature remarks from city leaders, live photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills performances, fireworks and a The Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting celebration will be held tonight. visit from Santa Claus. “I am filled with anticipation Morrison, who will perform holi- this year’s BOLD Holidays and and gratitude as BOLD Holidays day songs and a preview of his the Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting returns to our city,” Beverly Hills upcoming album. Due out next celebration was inspired by the City Councilwoman Lili Bosse year, Morrison’s newest release sunshine-filled Southern said. “Beverly Hills is truly magi- will cover classic Disney songs. California holiday season. cal at this time of year, and we Attendees will also get to see Saturated colors and lush strokes can’t wait to welcome everyone to BOLD’s new visual identity, reflect the magic of this unique Rodeo Drive on Thursday night which is designed by WRAPPED holiday spirit,” Ryland Arnoldi and throughout the city all season Studios based on the work of said. long.” renowned Los Angeles artist Another new addition to this Headlining tonight’s event is Chuck Arnoldi, father of year’s BOLD is the Scenario photo by John Bare Tony-, Emmy- and Golden Globe- WRAPPED co-founder Ryland Studio, which will present a pop- Modules that resemble shipping containers were hoisted into place to nominated television actor and Arnoldi. create the living quarters in the Hope on Alvarado project. Broadway performer Matthew “The artwork we created for See City page 26 Laurel Span added to potential sites Caruso helps police cadets for West Hollywood middle school stay ‘Bound for Blue’ n Parents concerned n Program sustains ment, learning tactics and tech- niques that are beneficial when about future of magnet, teens until they they enter the police academy. elementary schools become sworn officers Many people may not be aware, however, that the cadet BY CAMERON KISZLA BY EDWIN FOLVEN program now ends at age 17, and prospective new law enforce- Laurel Span School has been Many young people join the ment officers cannot become added as a potential site for a new Los Angeles Police Department’s sworn police officers until they middle school to serve West cadet program to prepare them- Hollywood students. selves for careers in law enforce- See Developer’s page 25 Los Angeles Unified School District Board Member Nick Melvoin, 4th District, said Laurel Span was identified as an option after the school’s principal, Brian Wisniewski, told him some Laurel photo courtesy of Google Maps parents were interested in their Laurel Span School will become Laurel Cinematic Arts and Creative school joining the six elementary Technologies Magnet for the 2020-21 school year. schools that are expected to feed into the new middle school. West Hollywood, Rosewood and mentary schools. Wisniewski did not respond to Gardner elementary schools in “A very small but vocal minority requests for more information. helping craft the new middle of folks at Laurel made it clear they Initially, Melvoin said, school school. LAUSD is seeking to cap- didn’t want to be part of the conver- district officials did not think Laurel ture students who leave the school sation, and they wanted to be left photo by Edwin Folven parents wanted to join parents from district for charter and private LAPD cadets support officers at community events and gain experi- Melrose, Wonderland, Cheremoya, schools after attending those ele- See LAUSD page 26 ence that helps them transition to careers in law enforcement. 2 November 14, 2019 CALENDAR Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Real Estate expo rent landlord/tenant information, her traditional jazz album. Tickets are answer questions and meet with partic- $25. 6725 W. Sunset Blvd, Ste. 100. Join the Los Angeles Real Estate ipants one-on-one. Resource materials (323)466-2210, catalinajazzclub.com. Investors Club for a vendors expo on will also be provided. 471 S. Roxbury Thursday, Nov. 14, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Drive, Beverly Hills. bhba.org. in the Third Floor Ballroom at the ‘Comedy and Olympic Collection. Over 40 real estate professionals will offer services includ- ‘Navigating Cocktails’ ing lenders, contractors, building sup- Comedian Bill Devlin brings his pliers, landlord services, experts on Uncertain Markets’ “Comedy and Cocktails” show to the Airbnb, property insurance agents, Peter Lazaroff, co-chief investment offi- Ice House in Pasadena on Thursday, credit repair consultants, home inspec- cer of Plancorp, will lead a presentation Nov. 21, at 7:30 tors, mortgage brokers, private lenders, titled “Navigating Uncertain Markets” p.m. Devlin’s out-of-state investors, data services on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 9 a.m. at the show mixes some experts and others. Admission is free. Skirball Center. The presentation will of the hottest 11301 W. Olympic Blvd. (310)792- stand-up comedi- cover the bull market cycle and implica- 6404, lareic.com. tions for portfolios, the best predictors ans with surprise of future market returns and investment celebrity guests. strategies for approaching volatile and The blue grass WeHo ‘Water Wise’ uncertain markets. Tickets are $18. band Hollywood Forever opens the 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. aaiila.org. show at 7:30 p.m. 24 N. Mentor Ave. workshop (626)577-1894, icehousecomedy.com. Property owners are invited to the city of West Hollywood’s “Water Wise photo by Mariana Maltoni Textile exhibit Landscaping Workshop” on Thursday, Portuguese fado artist Carminho will perform on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 8 The Loft at Liz’s is holding an opening Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the West p.m. at the Broad Stage. Carminho, daughter of the renowned fado reception for an exhibit of contempo- Hollywood Library Community singer Teresa Siqueira, began singing in public at age 12. “Fado,” her rary and vintage ethnic rugs, textiles Meeting Room. Learn how to beautify first album, was released in 2009. Her current release “Maria,” which and tribal arts on Saturday, Nov. 16, a landscape and use water wise tech- from 7 to 10 p.m. Curated by Liz was released in September, contains many of her own compositions. niques, apply for turf replacement Gordon and presented in conjunction rebates and detect and fix leaks. 625 N. Carminho will be accompanied by four musicians performing traditional with Galerie Lakaye and Jamal’s Rug San Vicente Blvd. (310)285-2467, fado instruments (Portuguese guitar, acoustic guitar and acoustic bass) Collection, the exhibit includes exam- weho.org. as well as pedal steel guitar. Tickets start at $45. 1310 11th St., Santa ples from the Americas, Morocco, Monica. thebroadstage.org. Mongolia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Papua New Guinea and Haiti. The exhibit runs Hammer through Jan. 14, 2020. 453 S. La Brea ativity and enables them to enhance Petersen Automotive Museum. The Ave. theloftatlizs.com. Conversations their competitive skills in a fun and documentary tells the story of Lella UCLA assistant art professor and artist exciting environment. Performances on Lombardi and the women of Formula Vishal Jugdeo will discuss his work and Nov. 15-16 will be followed by a gala Racing. Lombardi made history and Adrienne Rubin concert and awards ceremony on Nov. became the first and only woman to career on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 Beverly Hills author Adrienne Rubin 17. Showtimes are 5 p.m., Nov. 15; 10 score in Formula One at the Spanish p.m. at the Hammer Museum. Jugdeo will sign and discuss “Diamonds and a.m., Nov. 16; and 11 a.m., Nov. 17. Grand Prix in 1975. The screening will uses video, installation, performance Scoundrels: My Life in the Jewelry Admission is free. 7377 Santa Monica include a cocktail hour and a Q&A ses- and sculpture to construct experimental Business” on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 7 Blvd. (323)848-6826, weho.org. sion with the filmmakers and drivers. approaches to narrative. The interdisci- p.m. at Book Soup. A former owner of 6060 Wilshire Blvd. petersen.org. plinary artist is a Guggenheim Fellow Avanti Jewelry in Beverly Hills, Rubin and will speak as part of the Hammer broke into the male-dominated jewelry Conversations series. Admission is free. Big Brothers Big business 35 years ago. 8818 Sunset 10899 Wilshire Blvd. (310)443-7000, ‘Hitler in Los Blvd. (310)659-3110, booksoup.com. hammer.ucla.edu. Sisters gala Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles’ Angeles will host its annual Big Bash Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust, Piano Spheres ‘Colibri’ in WeHo Gala on Friday, Nov. 15, at the Beverly USC Casden Institute and Beverly Hills Piano Spheres opens its 26th season The International Arts Competition for Hilton Hotel. The event honors Nina Temple of the Arts present Steve Ross with founding member Vicki Ray in an Young Performers “Colibri” (Russian Jacobson, founder and CEO of Color discussing his book “Hitler in Los evening featuring for hummingbird) will run from Friday, Force; entrepreneur Michael Green, Angeles” on Friday, Nov. 15, at 7:45 the leading com- Nov. 15, through Sunday, Nov. 17, in founder of Dakota Financial; and p.m. at the Saban Theatre. Ross, direc- posers of the spec- Plummer Park’s Fiesta Hall in West Anthony Lynn, head coach of the Los tor of the Casden Institute at USC, tralist movement Hollywood. The performances feature Angeles Chargers, with the inaugural explores the rise of Nazism in Los on Tuesday, Nov. 4- to 16-year-old participants in instru- Defender of Potential Award. Mike Angeles, Hollywood’s role in Nazi pro- 19, at 8 p.m. at the mental, vocal and dance competitions. Shumard will emcee the gala, which paganda and the resistance of Los Zipper Concert The program celebrates young per- raises funds for programs for youth Angeles Jews. The event is part of Hall. The program formers, promotes their talent and cre- from underserved communities. A red Temple of the Arts’ Shabbat service and includes “Atlantys” by Tristan Murail; carpet cocktail reception and silent auc- will include a special musical presenta- “Hybrid Vowels,” a new work by Ray tion begins at 6, followed by the dinner tion. 8442 Wilshire Blvd. and Stephen Lehman, and Gérard and program at 7 p.m. Tickets start at lamoth.org/news—events/events/ross. Grisey’s epic “Vortex Temporum.” The $500. 9876 Wilshire Blvd. (213)213- performance features. Tickets start at 2476, gobigla.org/events. $40. 200 S. Grand Ave. Landlord/tenant law Founded 1946 pianospheres.org. legal clinic 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. Women of Beverly Hills Bar Association Jan Daley SUITE 330 Formula Racing P.O. BOX 36036 Barristers is holding a special free legal Don’t miss vocalist Jan Daley perform- LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 Auto racing fans won’t want to miss a clinic on landlord/tenant issues and ing in concert on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at (323)933-5518 screening of “Beyond Driven,” a film laws on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. 8:30 p.m. at the Catalina Jazz Club. The BEVERLY HILLS OFFICE: about female racing pioneers on Friday, to noon at Roxbury Park. Licensed vol- show will include songs from 8440 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 2B Nov. 15, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the unteer attorneys will speak about cur- Broadway, the American Songbook and BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 WWW.BEVERLYPRESS.COM

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The Park Labrea News and Beverly Press are weekly newspapers, published on Thursdays. Mail subscription is $120 annually. Decreed newspapers of general circulation, entitled to publish legal advertising, Feb. 10, 1960 by Superior Court Order No 736637. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 November 14, 2019 Leaders look for support in helping homeless n places to put somebody. This is not profit organization People Assisting Officials say acceptable to me, and it shouldn’t the Homeless, said her group has NIMBYism, red tape be acceptable to anyone,” he said. been working to find creative solu- inhibiting progress The best way to combat tions to create new housing in the NIMBYism – short for not in my state. To date, the group has created BY CAMERON KISZLA backyard – is to talk to neighbors, more than 1,000 permanent hous- family and friends about the crisis, ing units and nearly 1,000 transi- Los Angeles City Attorney Mike said Los Angeles City Councilman tional housing beds. Feuer knows firsthand the struggles David Ryu, 4th District. Learning “It can be challenging to build of helping a person experiencing about different programs and housing, and historically, it’s been homelessness. Last year, he helped homeless housing, then sharing that very expensive. We’ve been work- connect a homeless woman in his information with friends and family ing with the city, the county to do Fairfax neighborhood to services who are frustrated about homeless- things like purchasing old motels and housing, putting her on the path ness, can help a great deal in mov- and rehabbing those to become sup- to reestablishing her law career. ing public perception in favor of portive housing,” Uribe said. “It’s a testament to the power of ways to address the crisis, Ryu said. She also highlighted Mayor Eric what it means to be housed, even “Share in their frustration, but tell Garcetti’s A Bridge Home program, temporarily,” Feuer said. them what they can do, how they which is seeking real estate and But one-on-one help is some- can help build transitional or home- properties that can be used to create times not enough, Feuer added, as less housing in their neighborhood. housing for those in need. thousands of people experiencing That’s the easiest thing [Angelenos] “They have found different park- homelessness are reached and could do,” Ryu said. ing lots and also existing buildings helped each year, yet the number of NIMBYism alone, however, isn’t that they have been able to convert photo by Cameron Kiszla homeless people in Los Angeles all that’s holding up those attempt- or build a tent structure on to create Homelessness in Los Angeles increased by 16% this year. went up double digits according to ing to help alleviate the homeless- temporary bridge housing for folks the homeless count numbers ness crisis, Ryu said. Even with while they’re waiting on a perma- released in June. support, it can take far too long to nent home,” Uribe said. folks. That’s the heart of the con- like the Los Angeles Mission at Feuer said a variety of services open new beds for those who need Religious groups are hosting versation,” Uribe said. losangelesmission.org, or the and housing are required to combat them, he said. shelters and showers, and other For information or to help, visit Midnight Mission at midnightmis- the homelessness crisis – for exam- “Case in point: the Gardner parking lots are being used to allow epath.org, or reach out to groups sion.org. ple, a single mom in poverty has Street housing for women,” Ryu people to sleep in their cars safely, different needs than a Vietnam vet- said. “It’s a city-owned building on Ryu said. eran who has a mental illness – but city-owned land with full support Despite all of these efforts, tem- what’s true across the board is the from the councilmember – me – porary housing and services only Beverly Hills to host USPS need for urgent action. The amount and full support from the mayor and treat the symptoms of the homeless- of housing and services that are neighboring community members, ness and housing crisis. Until there available for people experiencing and it still took us 18 months to are enough places for people to live for town hall on Monday homelessness is not enough to meet refurbish. That is unacceptable.” at prices they can afford, the prob- the needs of Los Angeles, and the Ryu said city leaders need to lems will persist, Uribe said. On Monday, Nov. 18, repre- The town hall meeting will be efforts to expand have not been “change the whole system,” remov- “It’s great that we’ve helped that sentatives of the United States held at 6 p.m. at the Beverly easy, Feuer said, as communities ing red tape in the planning process many people’s lives, but the ques- Postal Service will be in Beverly Hills City Hall Municipal sometimes reject the ideas of and making the construction of tion is how are we increasing our Hills to answer questions from Gallery, located at 455 N. putting shelters in their neighbor- homeless housing cheaper. housing stock throughout the state, the community and provide an Rexford Drive. hoods. In the meantime, Tescia Uribe, how are we creating more afford- update on service improvements For information, visit beverly- “There are still roadblocks in chief program officer for the non- able housing opportunities for in the city. hills.org. 4 November 14, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press WeHo man gets nine-year sentence for loan fraud

By edwin folven counts of conspiracy to commit inflated appraisals. He also wire fraud, stemming from two sep- attempted to defraud another lender A West Hollywood resident who arate cases. The first case, which as he attempted to refinance the two is the former son-in-law of Paul resulted in a guilty plea in February properties. That effort that was Manafort has been sentenced to 2018, involved more than $6 mil- unsuccessful, as the third lender nine years in federal prison for lion in real estate loans and invest- learned of Yohai’s guilty plea earli- defrauding investors, lenders, ments that Yohai claimed would be er this year. friends and family members out of used to purchase and rehabilitate Yohai also defrauded the owner approximately $6.7 million through properties in the Hollywood Hills of a rental property and attempted scams he perpetrated while free on and New York City. Yohai defaulted to convince the owner by showing bond after pleading guilty in a prior on the loans and the properties went him a $60,000 check he falsely federal fraud case. into foreclosure, which Yohai tried claimed was from the account of Jeffrey Craig Yohai, 37, was sen- to delay by filing bankruptcy. his ex-wife, Manafort’s daughter. tenced on Nov. 8 by United States While awaiting sentencing in the Other frauds included in the crimi- District Judge André Birotte Jr., who first federal case, Yohai committed nal complaint include a scam in described the defendant as “an indi- a second loan fraud scheme related which he sold non-existent artist vidual who has an evil mind.” to two of the properties in the initial passes to a music festival in Birotte also ordered Yohai to pay federal case. In that case, which Coachella. $6.7 million in restitution to victims. resulted in a guilty plea in June Yohai has been in federal cus- Yohai pleaded guilty to two 2019, Yohai sought a loan based on tody since last November.

photo © Matthew Hartman ‘Discount Bitcoin Bandits’ guilty of robbery scheme Firefighters battled the Barham Fire, which erupted on Nov. 9 in heavy brush. By edwin folven that she had a prior felony convic- according to court testimony. tion. Her co-defendant, Lawillie Fitzgerald is expected to be sen- A man and woman from East Joshua Hall, 23, pleaded no contest tenced to 10 years in state prison Hollywood who authorities dubbed on April 2 to one felony count of and ordered to pay $85,715 in resti- Firefighters contain brush the “Discount Bitcoin Bandits” second-degree robbery and admit- tution under the terms of a negotiat- were convicted on Nov. 7 after ted that he possessed a handgun. ed plea agreement. Her sentencing pleading no contest to charges that From October 2017 through is scheduled on Nov. 22 in the Foltz they robbed people seeking to buy February 2018, Fitzgerald stole Criminal Justice Center. fire in Hollywood Hills cryptocurrency in 2017 and 2018. money from five people by using Hall is expected to be sentenced Precious Lanay Fitzgerald, 29, online notices advertising the sale to four years in state prison and Forest Lawn Drive. Firefighters By edwin folven pleaded no contest on Nov. 7 to one of discount bitcoins. She met the ordered to pay $29,900 in restitu- contained the fire to an uninhab- count of second-degree robbery, victims at undisclosed locations and tion. His sentencing is scheduled on The Los Angeles Fire ited area west of Forest Lawn admitting allegations that a hand- stole cash at gunpoint. Hall helped Dec. 17 in in the Foltz Criminal Department announced that a Hollywood Hills, and no struc- gun was used during the crimes and Fitzgerald in two of the robberies, Justice Center. brush fire that erupted last tures were damaged. The cause Saturday near Barham remains under investigation. Boulevard in the Hollywood Firefighters used water-drop- Hills was nearly contained on ping helicopters and aircraft to Nov. 12. douse the flames, which were D.A.’s office warns about ‘juice jacking’ scam The flames and smoke could largely extinguished by the be seen for miles last Saturday as morning of Nov. 10. No injuries The Los Angeles County District lic USB power charging stations in may infect the phones and other crews scrambled to keep the were reported. Crews conducted Attorney’s Office is warning the airports, hotels and other locations electronic devices of unsuspecting Barham Fire from spreading. “mop up” operations through public about a scam known as “juice because they may contain dangerous users. People should always use an The blaze blackened 80 acres of Nov. 12 to ensure there were no jacking” in which criminals use pub- malware. In the scam, criminals load AC power outlet to charge devices, steep terrain in an area east of flare-ups, and will continue to lic USB chargers to steal data. malware onto charging stations or not USB charging stations. For Barham Boulevard and south of monitor the site. Travelers should avoid using pub- cables they leave plugged in so they information, visit da.lacounty.gov. City attorney joins lawsuit alleging student loan fraud

Los Angeles City Attorney Mike consumers deserve, and to prevent Feuer has announced that his office anyone else from being victimized has filed a joint civil law enforce- by this alleged scam.” ment action with the Consumer Defendants are alleged to have Financial Protection Bureau, misrepresented that consumers’ Attorney General Keith Ellison of debts would be forgiven shortly Minnesota and Attorney General after engaging the defendants’ ser- Josh Stein of North Carolina, vices, that the defendants had spe- against Consumer Advocacy cial relationships with the federal Center, Inc., doing business as government and federal debt relief Premier Student Loan Center; True programs which would benefit con- Count Staffing, Inc., doing business sumers, and that consumers’ pay- as SL Account Management; Prime ments to the defendants would be Consulting, LLC, doing business as applied in their entirety to con- Financial Preparation Services; and sumers’ outstanding loans. affiliated entities and individuals. Additionally, the joint action alleges The lawsuit alleges the compa- that the defendants violated federal nies have operated a fraudulent stu- and state laws to protect consumers dent debt relief enterprise that has and student borrowers from decep- scammed consumers out of tens of tive and fraudulent conduct, includ- millions of dollars. The joint plain- ing California’s Unfair Competition tiffs also requested a temporary Law. restraining order to halt the defen- Consumers in L.A. city and coun- dants’ operations, appoint a receiver ty are among the thousands nation- to assume immediate control of wide who are alleged to be victims their business and freeze their assets of the defendants’ unlawful conduct. and bank accounts, with the excep- One victim claims to have made tion of CAC, whose assets are cur- monthly “student-loan” payments to rently under the control of a bank- Prime for over one year before dis- ruptcy trustee. covering that none of the funds were “Students and families in L.A. sent to his actual loan servicer. and across California confront The complaint seeks preliminary crushing student loan debt. The last and permanent injunctive relief, thing they need is to have their bur- civil penalties and restitution for dens compounded by the so-called victims. Consumers who think they debt relief practices we allege here,” may be victims should contact the Feuer said. “We’re fighting to City Attorney’s Office by calling secure the restitution we claim these (213)978-8070. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 November 14, 2019

Beverly Hills not ready to hit the accelerator WeHo to host Transgender n City Council declines to move forward with Day of Remembrance MIT autonomous On Nov. 20, the city of West five-story public parking struc- vehicles study Hollywood and its Transgender ture, located at 625 N. San Advisory Board, along with the Vicente Blvd. BY CAMERON KISZLA Unique Women’s Coalition, will Throughout the month of host a Transgender Day of November, a Transgender Pride On Nov. 5, the Beverly Hills City Remembrance Ceremony featur- Flag will be flown atop West Council discussed the city’s plans to ing speakers and a reading of Hollywood City Hall, located at bring autonomous vehicles to names to memorialize people who 8300 Santa Monica Blvd. On Beverly Hills, but it doesn’t appear have been murdered as a result of Transgender Day of the council is ready to take the next anti-transgender violence. A Remembrance, the flags will be steps without more information. march will immediately follow flown at half-staff in remem- Despite the strong support of the ceremony. Transgender Day of brance of people killed as a result Mayor John Mirisch, the other Remembrance is part of the city of of anti-transgender violence. council members weren’t ready to West Hollywood’s recognition of According to the Human move forward with making firm photo by Cameron Kiszla Transgender Awareness Month, Rights Campaign, to date in decisions about the city’s Mayor John Mirisch sees autonomous vehicles as a way for Beverly Hills to which is recognized in the U.S. 2019, there have been at least 22 autonomous vehicle program or push back against those who want to force the city to build denser housing. each November. transgender or gender non-con- enrolling the city in a study by the The Transgender Day of forming people fatally shot or Massachusetts Institute of ing has left the exact date to be ment on his aims of protecting Remembrance event will begin at killed by other violent means in Technology related to autonomous- determined. In addition, the city’s Beverly Hills’ local control and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the United States. This wave of oriented development. Autonomous Vehicles Liaison making the city more sustainable. the Center for Early Education, violence has been declared an Mirisch argued that autonomous Committee will further discuss the “As stated here, I would have a located at 563 N. Alfred St. epidemic by the American vehicles are a new technology that matter and the city’s potential hard time supporting this specific Attendance is free and open to Medical Association. will have a big impact, and because options, then bring more informa- proposal, but I would love to have a the public. Limited parking will For information, visit attributes like its size and fiber net- tion to the full City Council. conversation about … how could be available on-site at the Center weho.org/tam, or contact Bonnie work, Beverly Hills is uniquely Though they didn’t side with we reshape this to accomplish the for Early Education; validated Smith at the city of West positioned to take full advantage of Mirisch, the other council members laudable goals [proposed by overflow parking will be avail- Hollywood at [email protected] it. made clear that they are in agree- Mirisch],” Gold said. able at the West Hollywood Park or (323)848-6371. By doing so, Mirisch argued, Beverly Hills could push back against regional and state government groups that seek to make it easier to build multi-family housing. Mirisch said such attempts to limit local control in Beverly Hills, such as Senate Bill 50 by state Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), depend on a transit-oriented development, which relies on building more housing near mass transit centers. If Beverly Hills’ participation in MIT’s study proves that autonomous-oriented development is an effective alternative to transit- oriented development, then Beverly Hills can further defend its opposi- tion to such legislation, Mirisch said. “I have to tell you, I can’t sleep at night because of some of what is happening. I know the impact it will have on our community … The way we fight back and defend our community is by doing things like this,” Mirisch said. The other council members, however, had several issues with MIT’s proposal. Council members won- dered why MIT was selected as the school to perform the research. The city has already partnered with the Center for Automotive Research at Stanford, and with Antonio Bento, an environmental and energy eco- nomics professor at USC, in attendance, council members suggested more local schools could perform the research. Councilman Julian Gold added that the private sector might be able to help as well. In addition, the study might take up to two years, and the total price tag of joining the MIT program and conducting the research could climb as high as $500,000. “I think it would be a great thing for us to participate with other cities, other interested parties, in funding research about sustainable development at MIT or other fine institutions. I question that it would be just us … If you have multiple parties, you have more money to do the research,” Councilman Robert Wunderlich said. Despite Mirisch’s attempts to refute many of their concerns, a majority of the council members wanted more information before making a final decision. A sympo- sium on autonomous vehicles is planned for December, though a conflict with a City Council meet- 6 November 14, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Marciano employees picket closed museum n Former workers say ed to unionize because they enjoyed unprecedented and rare that you their work, but they were paid too have a whole facility lay off an they were fired for little. The workers were paid mini- entire section of its workforce,” union push mum wage in Los Angeles, Petzold Rojas said. said, and when minimum wage Petzold said the workers would went up in July, the workers’ wages ultimately like to get back to work, BY CAMERON KISZLA were increased, though museum but with their union recognized by management tried to pass off the management and with worker pro- Chants and honks of support from mandatory wage hike as a result of tections in place. passing cars filled the air along the workers’ efforts, Petzold said. “We ultimately are here because Wilshire Boulevard as more than 50 “It wasn’t until somebody we want to just go and stand by the former employees and supporters snooped around and saw, ‘Oh wait, art, engage with visitors. It’s the job protested outside the Marciano Art they’re doing this because they that made us feel really great. All Foundation on Nov. 8. legally have to,’” Petzold said. our talents and our skills and educa- The workers claim the museum, Daniel Rojas, an attorney with tion were being put to good use. So located at 4357 Wilshire Blvd., Rothner, Segall & Greenstone who we just want to get back in and con- abruptly closed its doors to the pub- is representing the employees, said tinue doing what we’ve enjoyed photo by Cameron Kiszla lic and laid off approximately 70 a claim has been filed with the doing,” he said. More than 50 protesters picketed the Marciano Art Foundation on Nov. 8. people last week because of many National Labor Relations Board, employees’ decision to unionize. which will now begin an investiga- In an attempt to fight back, the tion. employees showed up at the muse- “We’ll have an opportunity to um’s regular time to open on Nov. 8 present evidence in support of our dressed in black and holding signs allegations that the layoffs here and condemning the museum’s decision partial closing … was illegal,” to close. They also expressed sup- Rojas said. port for Council District 36 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, “All our talents and which backs the former employees’ our skills and attempt to unionize. The privately held museum was founded by education were being brothers Maurice Marciano and put to good use. So Paul Marciano, founders of the we just want to get GUESS? jeans brand. back in and continue Representatives for the Marciano doing what we’ve Art Foundation did not respond to enjoyed doing.” an interview request. A recorded message on the museum’s phone number cites recent low attendance -Eli Petzold, former visitor as the reason for the closure. services associate at the Many of the workers, however, Marciano Art Foundation aren’t buying that reasoning and believe the real reason for the closure was their attempt to unionize, Rojas said while he wasn’t sure said Eli Petzold, a former visitor how long the investigation would services associate who was among take, he expected to hear back from the protesters. Approximately 60 of the NLRB within the next two the employees signed union cards, months. and they asked the museum to rec- “I do expect kind of a faster time- ognize their union on Nov. 1. They line than they would typically face. were laid off via email the evening More often in these situations, you of Nov. 4, Petzold said. see allegations of a single employee Petzold said the employees want- being terminated, but it’s really Ryu officially launches City Council reelection campaign

On Nov. 7, Los Angeles City on the back of Ryu’s prior work, Councilman David Ryu filed restoring trust in government by his declaration of intention to initiating landmark campaign become a candidate, officially finance reforms for city elections, launching his reelection cam- expanding park access and cham- paign for Los Angeles City pioning over 500 beds of home- Council District 4. less housing in Council District 4. “In 2015, I ran a grassroots Ryu has also worked on key campaign based on one thing: quality-of-life policies in the dis- putting the people’s voice back in trict, revamping the city’s City Hall,” Ryu said. “Over the approach to infrastructure, past four years, we have achieved increasing funding for public historic reforms and built brand- safety initiatives and supporting new programs to improve our community beautification and democracy, our city and life in public art. Council District 4. But the work In the following weeks, Ryu is just getting started – we have so will roll out key campaign prior- much left to accomplish and ities and endorsements. The next major reforms to make in City step in his campaign will be col- Hall. I am proud of the partner- lecting signatures from regis- ships I’ve built and the broad tered voters in Council District 4 coalition of support I have gained to appear on the March 3, 2020 since entering office, and I look ballot. forward to engaging even more Other candidates who have people in this important work as declared their intention to run we march to victory on March 3, include community activist and 2020.” mother Susan Collins, homeless- As part of his vision for his sec- ness nonprofit leader Nithya ond term, Ryu wants to continue Raman, entertainment attorney taking on the housing and home- Rick Joseph, and writer and lessness crisis, pursuing policies women’s advocate Sarah Kate that level the playing field for all Levy. Angelenos and protecting the For information, visit city’s environment. This comes davidryu.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 November 14, 2019

Lost Your Charitable Income Tax Deduction? Get It Back By Bunching

By Natella RoyzmaN, esq.

s Director of Charitable Gift $24,400 for joint-filers. (For mar- year’s tax return. Your contribution After the new tax law passed, regular giving patterns and continue Planning at the Jewish ried couples filing jointly where one to a DAF qualifies as a charitable Diane inquired whether she can still to receive the full tax benefits for ACommunity Foundation of spouse is age 65 or over, the stan- deduction, while you maintain a receive a tax deduction for her char- her giving. Los Angeles, I often come across dard deduction is $25,300; it in- high degree of discretion to rec- itable giving. I explained that it de- misconceptions about last year’s creases to $26,000 if both filers are ommend gifts from it to charities of pends on whether she will be Early Planning changes in the tax code and its im- over 65.) your choice on your timeline. itemizing her deductions or taking pact on the charitable income-tax Without getting into the weeds of Finally, simply continue your the new, higher standard deduction. Broadens Your Options deduction. Many people incorrectly tax law, here is what’s important to regular giving from your DAF, and After speaking with her accountant, believe that the charitable income understand: The increase in the take the standard deduction on your Diane confirmed that she would Becoming aware of her options tax deduction is no longer available. standard deduction, combined with tax return in the subsequent year or likely take the standard deduction enabled Diane to plan an optimal Even more frequently, people incor- the reduction or elimination of two. this year, even though she had al- strategy for her giving. If you may rectly take for granted that they’ll many itemized deductions, means If you are charitable and would ways itemized. no longer be itemizing your deduc- continue to get income tax benefits that most people will no longer be otherwise be taking the standard de- That’s when I suggested that she tions, it’s not too late to do similar for their charitable giving. itemizing. And, without itemizing duction on this year’s tax return, consider bunching. planning and retain your charitable So is it available or isn’t it? The on your 2019 tax return, you won’t following these steps allows you to Diane and her accountant deter- tax benefits, too. Consult with your good news is the charitable income be able to claim any tax benefit for maintain your normal giving pat- mined that she could put $17,500 accountant and professionals tax deduction remains—and has your charitable giving. terns while preserving your full into a DAF this year. By setting knowledgeable in charitable-gift even increased—for people who charitable tax benefits. This is a aside (or “bunching”) the funds she planning as soon as possible about itemize their deductions. The bad Charitable-Gift win-win for both you and the intends to use for charitable giving whether bunching makes sense for news is most taxpayers will no causes you care about, which will over the next two or three years, you. longer qualify for the deduction Bunching Using DAFs benefit from continuing to receive Diane qualifies for an immediate Keep in mind that using a DAF without a little advance planning. consistent contributions. tax deduction for the full $17,500 for bunching provides you the Fortunately, there is a simple, contributed to her DAF. She can greatest flexibility, and also helps Itemizing Versus the four-step strategy called bunching Meet Diane: then make gifts from her DAF over nonprofits maintain the stability that you can use to retain your char- several years. needed for their important work in Standard Deduction itable tax deduction. A Donor’s Story Diane will itemize her deductions our community. Establishing a First, you estimate the amount of this year, but will take the standard DAF at the Jewish Community Every year you (or someone on charitable gifts you plan to make Let me illustrate bunching by deduction the following two years. Foundation of Los Angeles is a sim- your behalf) decide whether to over the next two or three years. using someone I’ve worked with as Since she won’t be making ad- ple, straightforward process. itemize deductions on your income Second, you contribute that an example. Diane pays dues to her ditional charitable gifts outside of To learn more, please visit taxes, or take the standard deduc- amount into a donor-advised fund synagogue and makes regular gifts her DAF, she won’t need the chari- www.jewishfoundationla.org, call tion. To justify itemizing, your total (or DAF), an easily established in support of cancer research, her table deduction during those years. us at (323) 761-8704 or email devel- deductions for the year need to ex- charitable giving account that can alma mater, and a local food pantry. In effect, Diane can maintain her [email protected]. ceed the applicable standard deduc- be opened with contributions as low She also occasionally makes gifts to tion which was increased under the as $5,000 at the Jewish Community charities her friends ask her to sup- new tax laws and rises again Foundation. port, or in response to unforeseen About the author: Natella Royzman, Esq. is director of charitable gift planning slightly in 2019. For the current Third, you claim a charitable de- crises. Combined, she donates ap- for the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles, which manages more year, the standard deduction is duction for the entire contribution proximately $5,000 to $7,000 a than $1 billion of charitable assets for 1,300 families and distributed $115 mil- $12,200 for individuals and made to your DAF on the current year. lion in grants in 2018 to causes locally, nationally and around the world.

paid advertisement Newsom announces nearly Cedars-Sinai study: e-cigarettes could be $900 million housing funding more harmful to heart health than tobacco

On Nov. 7, Gov. Gavin Newsom health and the environment. A new study from researchers at co cigarette smokers kick the iologic stress,” said Dr. Susan announced the availability of $610 “We are thrilled to release more the Smidt Heart Institute at habit. Cheng, director of public health million in funding to help than $600 million to help California Cedars-Sinai shows that electronic In the Smidt Heart Institute research at the Smidt Heart California communities build communities tackle long-standing nicotine delivery systems, includ- study, the team of researchers Institute and director of more housing and increase transit inequities by build more affordable ing devices such as e-cigarettes, compared healthy, young-adult Cardiovascular Population and active transportation options housing and infrastructure and to may be just as harmful to the heart, smokers aged 18 to 38 who were Sciences at the Barbra Streisand close to job centers and services – support programs that provide resi- if not more, than traditional ciga- regular users of e-cigarettes or Women’s Heart Center. “These actions that are crucial to both dents economic opportunities; rettes. tobacco cigarettes. findings indicate the opposite of meeting the state’s need for hous- healthier transportation and recre- The findings were presented at The researchers then measured what e-cigarette and vaping mar- ing for all Californians and reduc- ational opportunities; and cleaner, the annual American Heart participants’ blood flow to the keting is saying about their safe- ing greenhouse gas emissions and more affordable energy choices,” Association Scientific Sessions heart muscle – focusing on a ty profile.” air pollution. This follows the SGC Executive Director Louise 2019 on Nov. 11. measure of coronary vascular The original concept and design release of $279 million from the Bedsworth said. “What makes e-cigarettes so function – before and after ses- of this study was initiated by the Infill Infrastructure Grant pro- On Nov. 1, SGC opened the harmful to the heart and lungs is sions of either e-cigarette use or late Dr. Ronald G. Victor, a foun- gram. application period for about $550 not just nicotine,” said Dr. Florian cigarette smoking, while partici- dational pioneer in cardiovascular “Sky-high housing costs are million available in Round 5 of the Rader, senior author of the study pants were at rest and also after physiology studies. putting the squeeze on family bud- Affordable Housing and and medical director of the Human they performed a handgrip exer- “We have known for decades gets while long commutes con- Sustainable Communities Program, Physiology Laboratory and assis- cise which simulates physiologic that smoking increases your risk tribute to dirtier air,” Newsom said. implemented in partnership with tant director of the Non-Invasive stress. for heart attack and dying from “By bringing housing closer to jobs, the California Department of Laboratory at the Smidt Heart In smokers who used tradition- heart disease,” said Dr. Christine we can fight climate change and Housing and Community Institute. “It’s the completely al cigarettes, blood flow Albert, founding chair of the create healthier, sustainable com- Development. unknown bucket of manufactured increased modestly after tradi- newly established Department of munities across California.” Alongside AHSC, the Strategic products used to form vapors that tional cigarette inhalation and Cardiology at the Smidt Heart The California Strategic Growth Growth Council opened Funding is likely causing the most harm. then decreased with subsequent Institute. “Now, with this study, we Council will award the funds Round 3 of the Transformative This is what we believe is underly- stress. However, in smokers who have compelling evidence sug- through two programs – Climate Communities Program on ing the current public health prob- used e-cigarettes, blood flow gesting that newer methods of Affordable Housing and Nov. 4. Approximately $60 mil- lem.” decreased after both inhalation at electronic nicotine delivery may Sustainable Communities and lion is available for broad-based These findings come at a crucial rest and also after handgrip be equally, or potentially more, Transformative Climate greenhouse gas emission reduc- time, as reports of lung-related e- stress. harmful to your heart as traditional Communities. Both programs sup- tion projects that provide local cigarette injuries are increasing, “Our results suggest that e-cig- cigarettes.” port investments in housing, land economic, environmental and even while many distributors con- arette use is associated with Cedars-Sinai is located at 8700 use, transportation, clean energy, health benefits to disadvantaged tinue to claim that using e-ciga- coronary vascular dysfunction at Beverly Blvd. For information, urban greening and economic communities. rettes are safe and can help tobac- rest, even in the absence of phys- visit cedars-sinai.org. development in California’s most SGC’s release of the TCC and disadvantaged communities. Each AHSC funding follows the is an example of California October release by HCD of nearly itate new infill housing develop- sustainable affordable housing Californians new opportunities to Climate Investments, an initiative $280 million in funding through ment. that is linked to transportation,” live in homes that give them bet- that puts California cap-and-trade the Infill Infrastructure Grant “This funding will be a huge Secretary of the California ter access to jobs, schools and dollars to work reducing green- Program, which provides finan- benefit to local jurisdictions, pro- Business, Consumer Services and other services while helping in the house gas emissions, strengthening cial assistance to support infra- viding them with powerful new Housing Agency Alexis Podesta effort to reduce greenhouse the economy and improving public structure improvements that facil- tools for creating climate friendly, said. “This, in turn, will give gasses.” 8 November 14, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Harvest Fest offers a day Subway construction prompts lane restrictions Metro has announced lane and turn restrictions occurring at of fun in Griffith Park Wilshire/La Cienega and sidewalk closures near Clifton Way/Crescent Drive in Beverly Hills as part of the Purple Line Extension subway construction project. A four-way traffic signal has been installed at the intersection of Clifton Way/Crescent Drive and it is anticipated to begin operation by late November. Work to restore sidewalks, pedestrian ramps and landscaping on Clifton Way and Crescent Drive begins on Nov. 14, and intermittent lane closures and photo courtesy of Metro overnight sidewalk closures will be Crews are installing steel beams as part of pile drilling along Wilshire required for approximately two weeks. Work hours will be 7 a.m. to Boulevard near Rodeo Drive. 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and a.m. and will require single lane clo- Near Wilshire/Western, tunneling Sunday. sures along Wilshire Boulevard support and street maintenance Pile drilling is also ongoing along between Crescent Heights and San work is ongoing. Northbound the north side of Wilshire Vicente boulevards. Manhattan Place will be closed Boulevard. The work will be sus- Near Wilshire/Fairfax, station intermittently just north of Wilshire pended from Thanksgiving through construction, hauling and concrete Boulevard. New Year’s Day. Piling resumes in pouring continues. Intermittent lane For questions and concerns, call photo courtesy of the 4th District council office January and is anticipated to be closures may be in place to support the 24-hour project hotline at Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, joined complete by July. Wilshire deck panel maintenance and investi- (213)922-6934, email the project young participants in a pie-eating contest at the annual Griffith Park Boulevard has been reduced to two gation in the Fairfax station area. team at [email protected], or Harvest Festival on Sunday, Nov. 10. The celebration included music, lanes in each direction between Anticipated work hours are 9 a.m. to visit metro.net. food trucks, a beer garden, vendor booths, Kids Zone, family activities Beverly and Crescent drives for the 3:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., and an outdoor screening of the Disney-Pixar film “Coco.” The event piling work. Monday through Friday. Ogden was sponsored by Ryu’s office and the Los Angeles Parks Foundation. Instruments are being installed Drive will be closed at Wilshire The fire that erupted on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the western edge of within and around the station area to Boulevard and Orange Grove Griffith Park did not affect the festival. For information, visit laparks- monitor ground movement, settle- Avenue will continue to be closed foundation.org. ment and other geological impacts. between Wilshire Boulevard and Father east near Wilshire/La Eighth Street through June 2020. Cienega, lane reductions and turn Instrumentation, environmental restrictions will be in place on Nov. testing and street maintenance is Work causes lane closures 14-15 from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. to sup- ongoing along Wilshire Boulevard port instrumentation installation. and side streets between Western Wilshire Boulevard will be reduced Avenue and San Vicente Boulevard. at Highland and Melrose to two lanes in each direction The work supports instrumentation between Stanley Avenue and installation, environmental testing Hamilton Drive. Northbound and Thirty-six hours of road work will the intersection. No left turns will be and street maintenance. Work hours southbound La Cienega Boulevard occur at the intersection of Melrose allowed at the intersection through- are 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday will be reduced to one lane at the and Highland avenues from 9 a.m. out the work. through Friday, and 7 a.m. to 11 intersection with Wilshire on Friday, Nov. 15, through 9 p.m. The project is part of LA Sanitation p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Boulevard. on Saturday, Nov. 16, according to and Environment’s Clean Water Hauling, deliveries and tunneling Subway station construction, the Los Angeles Department of Program to repair and rehabilitate the support is also occurring near material deliveries, instrumentation Public Works. city’s aging sewer system. For infor- Wilshire/La Brea and a work zone in and concrete pouring also continues Intermittent closures of Highland mation and questions, call (213)485- the center of Wilshire Boulevard at Wilshire/La Cienega. Work will Avenue at the intersection of 3221 or email joshua.melendez@lac- near Sycamore Avenue. Hauling and be conducted 24 hours a day within Melrose Avenue will be necessary. ity.org. After 5 p.m. and during week- deliveries to and from the La Brea the staging yards at Wilshire/La Northbound and southbound ends, call the LA Sanitation and Staging Yards will continue as tun- Cienega and Wilshire/Gale. Gale Highland Avenue will be intermit- Environment Customer Care Center neling preparation progresses under- Drive will be intermittently closed tently reduced to one lane through at (800)773-2489. neath Wilshire Boulevard. at Wilshire Boulevard to support Intermittent lane closures may be construction activities in the Gale necessary on Wilshire Boulevard Staging Yard. Concrete and rebar and side streets between Highland WeHo launches online tool to deliveries will be ongoing to the Avenue and Detroit Street. Traffic Wilshire/La Cienega station box on Sycamore Avenue may be and intermittent lane reductions, restricted intermittently at Wilshire help with opening a business turn restrictions and sidewalk clo- Boulevard to support truck staging. sures may be in place. From Friday, Nov. 15, through The city of West Hollywood has vides users with a customized Utility and tunnel investigation is Monday, Nov. 18, eastbound launched its Open My Business “roadmap” of requirements, which also ongoing near Wilshire/Crescent Wilshire Boulevard will be reduced portal, a user-friendly online tool is helpful when assessing how to Heights and Wilshire/La Jolla. The to a single lane at Bronson Avenue powered by OpenCounter and open or expand a business. work will occur from 8 p.m. to 6 to support bus pad repairs. developed to guide small business Intuitive zoning maps reveal owners and prospective entrepre- where a project is permitted, con- neurs through the process of site ditionally permitted and prohibited selection. The open portal will also in the city. Automatic permit scop- Eric Gudas, Ph.D. help business owners understand ing quickly reveals permit require- the costs and requirements of ments based on site selection. College, Graduate School, opening or expanding a business. Estimated fees are calculated in and Independent School Application “Small businesses are the real-time as applicants enter pro- Essay Tutor engines of our local economy,” ject details. On summary pages, West Hollywood Mayor John required permits are listed by D’Amico said. “I’m thrilled to see department, with links to relevant our city develop innovative online permit application material. The If you need an expert to coach you or your child through the tools that can assist people wishing project summary can also be process of writing the essays for your school application(s), to open or expand a business. The downloaded as a PDF and shared Open My Business portal helps with other members of business look no further. I can help. streamline service delivery to resi- teams. A Park La Brea resident with a doctorate in English from dents by guiding applicants There are two specific tools in UCLA, I have years of experience helping applicants write through permitting workflows so the Open My Business portal. they can understand the full scope The first, a zoning check tool, will the best essays they can. My approach is to help you write KRAMER + DRESBEN of their projects before they get allow users to explore where dif- the essay only you can write. Your authenticity will help your started. This cuts down on trips to ferent business types are permit- essay stand out from the many cookie-cutter essays that Stephen W. Kramer City Hall, saving applicants both ted throughout the city. The sec- admissions officers spend most of the day reading. Please 5858 Wilshire Blvd., time and money and getting busi- ond, a permit and fees check tool, nesses open sooner.” The Open My Business portal see my website for more information, or simply email me. Suite 205 Open My Business is built is accessible on the city’s website www.gudasessays.com Los Angeles, CA 90036 around West Hollywood’s zoning by visiting weho.org/openmy- (323)964-7100 and land use regulations and pro- business. [email protected] Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 November 14, 2019 WeHo reflects on veterans’ courage and sacrifice

By MOrgan Keith Americans can be accepted and can Veterans from the L.A. County join the Marine Corps.” fire and sheriff’s departments as Approximately 100 people gath- However, “the ugly hand of well as the Gay Men’s Chorus of ered at the Sal Guarriello Veterans racism,” as Culmer called it, still Los Angeles were distinguished by Memorial in West Hollywood for a applied to government employ- Councilman John Duran, whose Veterans Day ceremony honoring ment. father and uncles served in the both veterans and their families on After enlisting in 1949, Culmer Marine Corps. Nov. 11. remembers the “stringent disci- “Different generations, different Attendees — many donning pline” of his boot camp, Montford gender, different sexual orientation, medals, patches and hats — min- Point, and his black drill instruc- different race, but the one thing that gled under white umbrellas before tors’ aversion to failure. brings us all together is not pledg- the ceremony started. Culmer said it was an “absolute ing allegiance simply to the flag,” A presentation of colors and the requirement to get the job done,” to Duran said. “The flag is an emblem pledge of allegiance started the show white generals that black for a set of values, truths and event and were followed by a recruits could fulfill the require- virtues that have been placed here photo by Morgan Keith moment of silence and perfor- ments of Marines, “regardless of permanently for hundreds of Members of the West Hollywood City Council joined veteran Dave mances of “Taps” and the national what it cost you.” years.” Culmer (second from right) at the city’s annual Veterans Day ceremony. anthem. After their conclusion, Mayor Pro Tempore Lindsey Horvath asked all veterans in attendance to stand and be recognized. “We are so deeply grateful and indebted to your sacrifice in all the ways that we know and all the ways that we don’t know that you have served our country,” Horvath said. “We also extend to your families our gratitude, because we know that they share in the sacrifice as well.” Councilwoman Lauren Meister emphasized how veterans’ sacri- fices allow us to “agree or disagree without fear of harassment or oppression,” and protect the rights that shape our democracy. Veteran Dave Culmer, who was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal by President Barack Obama in 2012, concluded the ceremony with a brief history of military desegregation and his experience as a black man serving in the Marines. According to Culmer, the Department of Defense was trying to bulk up their forces with World War II on the horizon and nationally declared in 1942, “African County seeks proposals for building housing The L.A. County Development Authority has issued a request for proposal to explore new technologies for its pilot Demonstration Project to Fast-Track Housing Supply. The project will test and add to the LACDA’s existing affordable housing stock by utilizing forward- thinking technology and methodol- ogy. On land it owns in South Los Angeles, the LACDA is exploring the possibility of constructing very small homes using prefabricated and modular dwellings, and 3-D printed construction. The technologies are beneficial because of reduced cost and construction time. The expectation is that newer methodologies and technologies will be more cost effective in creating housing faster, which can potentially affect the cost of housing across all markets. The project will be using a mixed stream of funding, including support from Citi Community Development, the founding corporate sponsor, and Wells Fargo. The LACDA intends to possibly award an exclusive negotiating agreement to three proposers for pre-development, design and construction. The RFP will close on Tuesday, Nov. 19. For information call Beatriz Lopez at (626)586-1931 or email [email protected]. 10 November 14, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Thanksgiving feast hopes to unite older kids in foster care with adoptive families

By MOrgan Keith Foster children will visit the Beverly Hills home of actress Natalia Safran and producer Peter Safran on Nov. 16 from 12 to 3 p.m. for a Thanksgiving feast and the chance to meet potential adoptive families. The Safrans are hosting the event photo by Lindsey Best as a part of the Kidsave Weekend The Ford Theatres will be operated by the Los Angeles Miracle program, which matches Philharmonic Association, with programming beginning in 2020. older kids in foster care with hosts who make a one-year commitment to spend time with a child at least two weekends every month, accord- LA Phil to operate Ford Theatres ing to kidsave.org. The couple got involved with the The Los Angeles County Board capabilities at the Hollywood organization when a friend of of Supervisors voted on Nov. 12 to Bowl, the Los Angeles Natalia’s introduced her to Kidsave transfer the operation of the John Philharmonic was the clear choice co-founder and CEO Randi Anson Ford Theatres to the Los to manage the Ford Theatres on Thompson. As part of Kidsave’s Angeles Philharmonic behalf of the county. The LA Phil Summer Miracle program, in which Association. embraces the Ford Theatres’ com- a group of children from a foreign Located in a 32-acre regional mitment to supporting local artists, country come to the U.S. for a five-

park in the Cahuenga Pass, the diverse communities and multidis- week stay, the Safrans hosted a 12- photo courtesy of Natalia Safran Ford Theatres complex is one of ciplinary presentations. We are year-old girl from Colombia named Natalia Safran and her husband hosted 12-year-old Lily last summer as the oldest performing arts venues confident that this relationship will Lily last summer. in Los Angeles. The agreement allow the Ford to continue to grow “It was a life-changing experi- a part of Kidsave’s Summer Miracle program. will strengthen the Ford Theatres’ in service to Los Angeles and its ence and we loved coming together ability to contribute to the Los communities of artists.” with the other host families advocat- Adoption Awareness month. Kids share your good fortune and spread Angeles County arts community “The Los Angeles Philharmonic ing to find adoptive homes for the and adults who have indicated at the love,” Natalia Safran said. “No by supporting creative expression is honored to partner with the guest children,” Natalia Safran said. prior events that they want to get to matter where you are on your jour- and providing access to perfor- county to present and support the “Whether you are just wanting to know each other better will spend ney, there is always so much to be mance experiences, according to broad spectrum of L.A.’s artistic volunteer and help advocate for the the afternoon eating together and grateful for and much to share with Los Angeles County Supervisor community in this beautiful and kids, or your potential goal is to playing bingo. others.” Sheila Kuehl, 3rd District. intimate venue. The Ford holds adopt, this is the place to be.” “This time of year is particularly Although the event is not open to The new agreement will also such an important place in L.A.’s The goal of finding a loving, per- poignant for reevalutaing your pre- the public, families looking to get increase visibility for the Ford cultural history and is a beloved manent family for older foster chil- rogatives. Focusing on giving involved with the program can fill Theatres and, because the LA Phil neighbor of the Hollywood dren will continue at the thanks for what you have been out a form at kidsave.org/ae-con- is also the longtime steward of the Bowl,” said Chad Smith, CEO of Thanksgiving feast as part of given in life makes you want to tact/ and Kidsave will be in touch. nearby Hollywood Bowl, create the Los Angeles Philharmonic operational efficiencies. The LA Association. Phil will begin operating the Ford The Ford Theatres underwent a Theatres on Dec. 1, with program- two-year, $72 million renovation ming starting during the 2020 sea- project paid for by the county and son. completed in 2017, in which the “This partnership brings togeth- stage was reconstructed, the hill- er two of L.A.’s cultural gems and side behind the venue was stabi- we are confident that the sum will lized and new lighting and sound be even greater than the parts,” systems were installed. Kuehl said. “With 46 years of For information, visit fordthe- stewardship and proven operating atres.org and laphil.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 November 14, 2019 Exhibit examines impacts All-girls academy’s breakfast benefit of Prop. 187 25 years later will help expand sports programming

Twenty-five years ago, 187 Twenty-Five Years Later” is By MOrgan Keith Californians went to the polls to the State Archives’ 15th online vote on Proposition 187, a mea- exhibit to be hosted by Google In its four years as the first public sure that would have barred Arts & Culture. The exhibit all-girls STEM school in Los undocumented immigrants from describes the inception, campaign Angeles Unified School District, receiving public benefits such as for, protests against, passage and the Girls Academic Leadership health care, education and social ultimate halting of Prop 187, one Academy has instituted programs services. of California’s most contentious for six sports, and is hoping to add a Proposition 187 passed 58.92% ballot initiatives. seventh next school year. to 41.08%, but was subsequently The exhibit details the cultural GALA Founder and Principal Liz stopped in court. The California and political context of the Hicks wrote proposal for the school, State Archives, a division of the Golden State at the time and the located on the campus of Los California Secretary of State’s key players in the battle over Angeles High School, over three office, has released a digital Proposition 187. It uses docu- years with encouragement from exhibit examining the campaign ments, photographs and video friends like former-LAUSD super- surrounding Prop 187 and the footage from the State Archives intendent Michelle King, whose impact the measure had on and multiple outside collections name was added to the school after California politics over the past and sources to illustrate the issues. she died. quarter century. “I believe it is an important time “I began to see what an all-girls photo by Edwin Folven “Proposition 187 changed for us to reflect upon the legacy of education can do,” Hicks said. Former LAUSD Superintendent Dr. Michelle King, who championed the “Why can’t [the public school sys- everything for my family and for Proposition 187 on California, school, toured GALA during the first day of classes in 2016. our community,” said California because of this moment in nation- tem] do this? We should be able to.” Secretary of State Alex Padilla. al politics,” Padilla added. “Much Furthering this school of thought, “Like so many others, my parents of the rhetoric coming out of the the same principle was applied to balls for practice is because the “I think it makes them happier immigrated to the United States White House surrounding immi- sports. “As long as you have enough coach is someone who has teams students,” said Kissaine, whose and after years and years of living, gration reminds me of the students to field a team, I’m fine on the side,” Kissaine said. daughter runs on the cross country working and paying taxes here, Proposition 187 campaign. If we with that,” Hicks said. Despite the growing pains, team. “The more sports we have, they were finally moved to apply want to look at where the nation is Friends of GALA, a nonprofit run Hicks said that the academy’s has a the more girls we’ll have that are for citizenship, not just to protect headed, we must examine the past by GALA parents and community wait list for sixth through 12th well-rounded.” themselves, but so they could reg- 25 years in California.” members, raises money for arts, grade. “It kind of proved that this is GALA’s current sports programs ister and vote. I realized quickly, For information abd to view the sports and other school programs. It something the city needed,” Hicks include cross country, tennis, bas- that as a citizen, I not only had the exhibit, visit artsand- will host its first pancake breakfast, said. ketball, soccer, swimming and right, but an obligation to register culture.google.com/exhibit/look- market and community fair on Nov. Part of the school’s mission, as lacrosse. The school hopes to add a and vote and organize others to do ing-back-at-proposition-187- 16 to fundraise for sports equipment. listed on their website, is instilling volleyball team in the spring the same.” twenty-five-years-later/DAK- Vernoice Kissaine, FoGALA’s the core values of excellence, lead- semester but needs equipment. “Looking Back at Proposition SJ8CAUvmiLg. board advisor and parent of GALA ership and wellness throughout the Tickets for the breakfast are $5 students, said that fundraisers help school. for fifth grade students and under, cover the gaps existing outside of According to Kissaine, students and $10 for all other attendees. what LAUSD can financially pro- discuss overall wellness during The breakfast, market and com- vide. certain advisory periods, including munity fair will run from 9 a.m. to LADOT honored for innovative “We have soccer and the only staying balanced both mentally and 1 p.m. on Nov. 16 at 1067 West physically. Blvd. design of new bus facility reason we have enough soccer

The Los Angeles Chapter of the able building achievement and was Lieu authors bills to protect services at VA campus American Society of Civil awarded the Outstanding Engineers has awarded its Architectural Engineering Project U.S. Rep. Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Ensuring Access to West Los VA campus is able to recoup Sustainable Engineering Project of of the Year by the Metropolitan Los Angeles) has announced two bills to Angeles VA Easement Funds Act of resources for veterans. Specifically, the Year Award to LADOT Transit’s Angeles Branch of the American benefit the local Veterans 2019. the laws ensure that funds secured new Downtown Los Angeles Bus Society of Civil Engineers. Administration campus: the West The measures amend the West from settlements resulting from Operations and Maintenance For information, visit ladot.lac- Los Angeles VA Campus Los Angeles Leasing Act of 2016 to fraud can be used in the renovation Facility. ity.org. Improvement Act of 2019 and the ensure that the West Los Angeles and upkeep of campus facilities. ASCE selected the transit facility for the award, “in recognition of the project’s unique achievements, its complexity, scope and engineering features.” The award was presented to LADOT Transit at ASCE’s annual meeting. The LADOT Transit facility continues a decades-long commitment of the city of Los Angeles to provide clean travel options that reduce emissions and improve air quality. Its new facility will accommodate electric battery-powered buses, becoming one of the largest electric zero-emission bus facilities in California. The major transit infrastructure investment advances Los Angeles toward achieving Mayor Eric Garcetti’s goal to convert all transit buses in the city to electric vehicles in the coming years. “This prestigious award recognizes the incredible work of all our partners who built this facility with a dedication to sustainable engineering,” said LADOT General Manager Seleta Reynolds. “At LADOT, we are proud to be a leader in creativity and innovation and will continue to deliver projects and solutions that guide us towards a sustainable future.” LADOT worked with the Federal Transit Administration, Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, Department of Public Works, Gonzalez-Goodale and Sinanian Development, Inc. on the project. The facility also has a LEED Platinum certification for sustain- 12 November 14, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press City moves forward with massive solar facility Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti recently announced unanimous City Council approval of power purchase agreements for the Eland Solar and Storage Center, the largest solar and battery energy storage system in the United States. “We are entering a make-or-break decade for the preservation of our planet, and L.A. is leading the transition to a low-carbon future that will combat the climate crisis, create new clean energy jobs and keep the lights on without relying on dirty fossil fuels,” Garcetti said. “The Eland Solar and Storage Center will provide renewable ener- photo courtesy of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Office photo by Mike Miller gy to nearly one million residents, Members of the public can train to participate in the biodiversity pro- even when the sun isn’t shining, and A rendering shows the new solar facility that will provide enough power ject during the event on Nov 16. play a pivotal role in powering our for 283,330 homes by the end of 2023. progress toward a more sustainable future.” ty-scale, integrated solar and battery includes a fixed cost of less than 2 As part of Garcetti’s Green New project engineered to provide fully cents per kilowatt-hour for solar Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Deal, the Eland Solar and Storage dispatchable power to customers in power, the lowest price offered in Center will help Los Angeles reach the evening and night hours, reduc- U.S. history. Independent solar pro- 55% renewable energy by 2025, ing reliance on natural gas when ject developer 8minutenergy will Council explores biodiversity 80% renewable energy by 2036 and renewable energy is unavailable. cover all costs associated with the 100% renewable energy by 2045. Located on 2,650 acres in Kern development, maintenance and The Greater Wilshire Staff from the Natural History “Eland Solar and Storage Center County, California, the project will operation of the facility. Neighborhood Council and LA Museums of Los Angeles County will offer reliable, cost-competitive include two large-scale solar facili- The project is expected to begin Sanitation are holding an will provide information on bio- energy as we expand solar and other ties that will capture 400 megawatts commercial operation no later than iNaturalist Training Program on diversity and the free iNaturalist renewable resources to meet our of solar energy and store up to 1,200 Dec. 31, 2023. Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. app, a worldwide program that aggressive climate change goals,” megawatt-hours of energy, all of “Utility-scale battery storage to 1 p.m. at the Los Angeles helps identify and record plants LADWP General Manager Martin which can be distributed to meet married to solar power has finally Public Library’s Memorial and animals in local neighbor- L. Adams said. “Among other ben- peak demand. The site will hold arrived,” said L.A. City Branch. hoods. efits, the project will bridge the gap enough energy to power 283,330 Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th The event is part of the The Memorial Branch Library between day and night, dramatical- homes. District. “With our recent climate- GWNC-LASAN Biodiversity is located at 4625 W. Olympic ly increasing the operational value The Eland project will be built in exacerbated wildfires still smolder- Project, a year-long project to Blvd. RSVP is required to attend of the project.” two phases. It was selected out of a ing, the arrival of Eland couldn’t be catalog the biodiversity of the the event by emailing sustain- The Eland Solar and Storage pool of 130 proposals because of its more timely, more affordable or Greater Wilshire community. [email protected]. Center will be LADWP’s first utili- scope and competitive price, which more historic.”

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Cedars-Sinai investigators have tracking of overtime costs received funding to launch a clinical trial to test the safety of using On Nov. 6, Los Angeles City Galperin’s report covers city stem-cell technology as a potential Controller Ron Galperin employees in all departments treatment for retinitis pigmentosa, released a report on recent city except the Department of Water an inherited eye disease with no employee overtime pay trends, and Power, which uses a separate known cure. urging Los Angeles to use data- payroll system. The trial, approved by the Food driven solutions to safeguard In his report, Galperin found and Drug Administration earlier employees and taxpayer dollars. that sworn Los Angeles Fire and this year, has been awarded $10.5 His report, “On the Clock: Los Angeles Police department million by the California Institute Review of City Employee employees earned 77% of all for Regenerative Medicine, the Overtime,” highlights the city’s overtime dollars, largely because state-funded stem cell research overtime spending for sworn and their staffing models necessitate institute. civilian employees and identifies overtime. For years, Los Angeles The principal investigator for the the top earners by department has had fewer firefighters and CIRM grant is Clive Svendsen, and job classification. Over the police officers per capita than professor of biomedical sciences past five years, city employees other large U.S. cities. and medicine and director of the have received more than $2 bil- Other top overtime depart- Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors lion in overtime. ments included Los Angeles Regenerative Medicine Institute. “Overtime is a critical tool to World Airports, Department of November has been a significant help the city serve Angelenos Public Works (Sanitation and month for Svendsen, who received photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai and protect communities from Street Services), Department of another grant, for $1.5 million, Clive Svendsen is director of the Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors crime, emergencies and natural Transportation and Department from the Paul G. Allen Frontiers Regenerative Medicine Institute. disasters,” Galperin said. “We of Building and Safety. While Group, a division of the Allen see its importance first-hand overtime is mostly paid for by Institute. He was one of five recip- each time the city deploys fire- L.A. taxpayers, the city can get ients of this year’s Allen ease, believed to affect more than retinitis pigmentosa patients to par- fighters around the clock to com- reimbursed by outside entities for Distinguished Investigator awards. 80,000 people in the U.S., typically ticipate in the clinical trial. In each bat wildfires, like the catastroph- overtime earned by employees The funds will allow Svendsen’s manifests as poor night vision early patient, one eye will receive inject- ic Getty and Woolsey fires. assigned to work certain special team to study the role of the gut in life and progresses to legal blind- ed progenitor cells and one will not. Overtime is also vital for law events, like the L.A. Marathon microbiome in Parkinson’s dis- ness in adulthood. Vision in the two eyes then will be enforcement to address immedi- and Dodgers games, and for disease. The clinical trial involves inject- compared and the overall safety ate needs as they arise. But the aster response in the wake of an The $10.5-million CIRM grant ing a cortical progenitor cell prod- evaluated. city can and should do a better emergency declaration. for the retinitis pigmentosa trial fol- uct known as CNS10-NPC into the “Throughout our years of job monitoring rising costs and Galperin concluded that, lows many years of promising pre- eye. Progenitor cells, descendants painstaking research on retinitis adopt a data-driven strategy to although most overtime pay- clinical research on this disease led of the body’s stem cells, can make pigmentosa, CIRM has been a help track overtime hours across ments complied with existing by Dr. Shaomei Wang, professor of certain other cells. In tests with lab- steady partner and supporter of our departments.” policies and procedures, the city biomedical sciences and a research oratory animals, Wang and her col- work,” Svendsen said. “This $10.5- During fiscal year 2019, 53% needs better oversight to prevent scientist in the eye program at the leagues showed that these injected million award will propel us into the of city employees recorded 8.59 employee burnout and ensure the Board of Governors Regenerative cells migrated and formed a new next phase of our effort by allowing million overtime hours at a cost efficient use of public dollars. Medicine Institute. layer of cells adjacent to the pho- us to move forward with a clinical of $470 million. The city’s For information, visit lacon- Retinitis pigmentosa gradually toreceptor cells. These new cells trial.” response to last year’s Woolsey troller.org/overtime or destroys the photoreceptor cells of slowed degeneration of the retina Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is fire triggered the highest over- https://lacontroller.org/audits- the retina – the structure in the back and preserved vision. located at 8700 Beverly Blvd. For time pay period that year. and-reports/overtime. of the eye that detects light. The dis- The FDA has authorized up to 16 information, visit cedars-sinai.org.

allow no party preference voters to process known as ‘crossover vot- Report finds highest number of new voters since 1952 participate in their presidential pri- ing.’ mary elections. For the March 3, Voters registered with a political California Secretary of State voter registration by percentage registered with no party preference. 2020, presidential primary election, party can only vote for that party’s Alex Padilla released the latest since the Jan. 5, 2016, report are This is the second largest group of Californians who are registered to presidential candidates in a primary statewide report of voter registra- San Bernardino, San Benito, voters behind voters registered with vote with no party preference may election. These voters must re-reg- tion, showing that 80.7% of eligible Tulare, Imperial and Riverside. the Democratic Party. The request an American Independent ister to vote if they wish to vote in Californians are registered to vote, There are 3,069,223 more regis- Republican Party is the third largest Party, Democratic Party or another party’s presidential primary the highest percentage since June tered voters than there were at the group of registered voters. Libertarian Party ballot. This is a election. 1952. As of Oct. 1, there were same point in the 2016 cycle. California’s qualified political 20,328,636 Californians registered There are 5,435,431 Californians parties choose whether they will to vote. “California is a shining example of the power of building a more inclusive democracy,” Padilla said. Letters to the Editor “With the highest percentage of eligible Californians registered to vote Home demolition Reuven Gradon for hiding the in more than 67 years, we are seeing demolition process from the sellers the success of our policies and out- continues to and especially the neighborhood reach initiatives to facilitate eligible cause anger who will hopefully never get see Californians to register to vote.” Mr. Gradon’s dream house come to Re “Demolition proceeds despite fruition. City Councilman efforts,” Oct. 31 “California is a issue Michael Rucker shining example of Larchmont Village the power of Not only am I sickened at the thought of one of my favorite hous- Resident’s experience building a more es in Los Angeles now being in inclusive rubble, my wife and I, trying to be with hate is not unique democracy.” first time home owners, are equally disturbed and angered at the Re “Letters to the Editor: thought that we could be outbid by Resident’s Halloween upended by -Secretary of State hate,” Nov. 7 issue Alex Padilla couples like the Gradons who mis- represent their desires to protect historically significant homes. The letter-writer’s experience Californians can prepare for the The homes we’ve bid on usually with hate is no surprise, but there is 2020 elections by confirming that have character and charm, which hope. At 93 years old, I have expe- their registration – including politi- means details or craftsmanship that rienced hatred attacking Jews since cal party – is up to date at votersta- is now nearly obsolete. So, reading I can remember (I can describe so tus.sos.ca.gov. California citizens that the Gradons knowingly lied many incidents). who need to update their voter reg- about their love of these details ... Years ago, I also experienced istration or register for the first time holding out hope of reducing them non-Jews who defended our reli- can do so at registertovote.ca.gov. to dust ... only disheartens us about gion. Based on my experience, I At this point in the 2016 presi- people’s true intentions, as well as believe as people become better dential primary election cycle, the city of Los Angeles’ priority of educated over time, all forms of 70.2% of Californians were regis- protecting its own history. hate will diminish – and hopefully tered to vote. This year’s findings The Gradons should be ashamed disappear. amount to an increase of more than of themselves and I hope the city of 10 percentage points. The top five Los Angeles takes action against a George Epstein counties with the largest increase in developer/real estate investor like Detroit Street 14 November 14, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 6700 block of petty theft near the corner of burglarized a vehicle parked near Melrose at 11 p.m. Fountain and Vine at 3:28 p.m. P OLICE BLOTTER the corner of Almont and Melrose. At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect At 4 p.m., a burglary was reported Nov. 8 burglarized a vehicle parked in the in the 900 block of Hauser. 6200 block of W. Third. At 11:08 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the pect committed a petty theft in the Nov. 5 petty theft in the 7000 block of areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between 7100 block of Santa Monica. Sunset at 8 p.m. Nov. 3 and Nov. 9. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- At 12:18 p.m., an unknown sus- ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los pect burglarized a vehicle parked At 8 p.m., a petty theft was report- Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles Los Angeles Police in the 1500 block of El Centro. ed in the 600 block of S. Detroit. County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and Department the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect assaulted a Nov. 3 cle parked in the 300 block of S. victim near the corner of Hollywood Van Ness at 2 a.m. and Wilton at 10:25 p.m. Beverly Hills Police An unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 9500 block of An unknown suspect committed a Department Wilshire at 12:24 p.m. petty theft in the 6000 block of At 7:25 a.m., an unknown suspect Nov. 8 Hollywood at 12:01 a.m. committed a burglary in the 100 At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect block of S. Hayworth. At 12:50 a.m., an unknown sus- Nov. 3 pect assaulted a victim in the 6200 burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 12:10 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect assaulted a block of Hollywood. At 1:35 p.m., an unknown suspect 200 block of Crescent. pect committed a grand theft near victim in the 8200 block of W. committed a petty theft in the 400 the corner of La Brea and Wilshire. Fourth at 9 a.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- block of S. Roxbury. Nov. 9 tim in the 1600 block of N. An unknown suspect committed a At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect Cahuenga at 4:55 a.m. At 2:40 a.m., an unknown suspect petty theft near the corner of La Nov. 4 burglarized a vehicle parked in the robbed a victim in the 100 block of Brea and Wilshire at 12:10 a.m. 1700 block of Wilcox. At 6:30 a.m., an unknown suspect N. Palm. A vandalism incident was reported committed a petty theft near the At 12:15 a.m., an unknown sus- in the 500 block of N. Canon at An unknown suspect stole a vehi- corner of Cahuenga and An unknown suspect assaulted a pect burglarized a vehicle parked noon. cle parked in the 5000 block of Hollywood. victim in the 600 block of N. Rodeo in the 900 block of N. La Cienega. Clinton at 8 p.m. at 9:30 a.m. At 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect burglarized a burglarized a construction site in At 8:20 p.m., an unknown suspect cle parked in the 300 block of S. At 5:07 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 800 block of the 700 block of Trenton. burglarized a vehicle parked in the Norton at 9 a.m. committed a petty theft in the 100 N. Orange Grove at 1 a.m. 7300 block of Willoughby. block of S. Beverly. An unknown suspect committed a At 1:50 p.m., an unknown suspect At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect grand theft in the 200 block of N. Nov. 6 committed a petty theft in the 7600 Beverly at 7:02 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a robbed a victim near the corner of block of Melrose. theft from a vehicle parked in the Wilton and Beverly. At 8:52 a.m., an unknown suspect At 11:30 p.m., a vandalism inci- 300 block of N. Palm at 6 p.m. committed a burglary in the 5700 An unknown suspect committed a dent was reported in the 9600 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- block of Olympic. petty theft in the 7000 block of block of Brighton. tim near the corner of Wilton and West Hollywood Hollywood at 3:45 p.m. Beverly at 1 a.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a Sheriff’s Station Nov. 5 At 11:10 a.m., an unknown sus- vehicle parked in the 7900 block of At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect

pect burglarized a vehicle parked Melrose at 6:05 p.m. burglarized a vehicle parked near At noon, an unknown suspect bur- Nov. 3 in the 8500 block of Beverly. the corner of Beverly and Kilkea. glarized a vehicle parked in the At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect 9500 block of Brighton. At 1:20 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 300 An unknown suspect robbed a vic-

committed a grand theft in the 8800 burglary in the 1700 block of N. block of Hauser. tim near the corner of Lexington An unknown suspect committed a block of Santa Monica. Another McCadden at 2 a.m. and Vine at 8:50 p.m. grand theft in the 9500 block of grand theft was reported in the An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Wilshire at 3:44 p.m. same area at approximately 2 a.m. At 2:10 p.m., an unknown suspect cle parked in the 6200 block of At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect

committed a petty theft in the 8500 Lindenhurst at 7 p.m. committed a burglary in the 900 At 6:40 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a block of Beverly. block of N. Cahuenga. committed a theft at a commercial burglary in the 8200 block of At 8:15 p.m., an unknown suspect building in the 200 block of N. Sunset at 6:36 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked near An unknown suspect burglarized a Beverly. petty theft in the 5700 block of the corner of Melrose and La Jolla. vehicle parked near the corner of

Nov. 4 Sunset at 7 p.m. Highland and Waring at 10 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect burglarized a construction site in the 500 block At 1:20 a.m., an unknown suspect At 7:20 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle parked in the 8300 block of At 11:15 p.m., an unknown sus- of N. Palm at 7 p.m. stole a vehicle parked in the 8300 committed a petty theft in the 7400 Melrose at 8:30 p.m. pect assaulted a victim near the

block of Santa Monica. block of Sunset. corner of Cahuenga and Yucca. At 7:45 p.m., an unknown suspect Nov. 7 stole a vehicle parked in the 100 An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a Nov. 9 block of Reeves. petty theft in the 1000 block of petty theft near the corner of De At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus-

Fuller at 1:44 p.m. Longpre and Ogden at 8:30 p.m. pect burglarized a vehicle parked At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- A vandalism incident was reported in the 300 block of N. Sycamore. pect stole a vehicle parked in the in the 9900 block of Robbins at 11 At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect Nov. 4 1100 block of N. Gower. p.m. assaulted a victim in the 1200 An unknown suspect burglarized a block of Laurel. An unknown suspect assaulted a vehicle parked in the 6900 block of An unknown suspect robbed a vic-

Nov. 6 victim in the 6600 block of Santa Monica at 2 a.m. tim near the corner of Wilcox and

Nov. 5 Hollywood at 12:10 a.m. Selma at 12:35 a.m. At 3:50 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2:15 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 300 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 3:30 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6600 At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Rodeo. tim near the corner of Santa burglarized a vehicle parked near block of Hollywood. stole a vehicle parked near the

Monica and Palm at 10:45 p.m. the corner of Third and Gardner. corner of Sunset and Wilcox. Nov. 7 An unknown suspect committed a At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 200 block of S. La An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 1300 petty theft in the 800 block of N. Brea at 4:52 a.m. burglary in the 5100 block of petty theft in the 100 block of S. block of N. Harper. McCadden at 4:05 a.m. Beverly at 4:30 a.m. Bedford at 1:30 a.m. At 8 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a At 6:30 a.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 7800 At 1:25 p.m., an unknown suspect At 11:10 a.m., an unknown sus- petty theft in the 7100 block of robbed a victim near the corner of block of Melrose. committed a burglary in the 1600 pect committed a petty theft in the Santa Monica at 11:55 p.m. Beverly and Fairfax. block of N. Ivar. 9500 block of Wilshire. An unknown suspect committed a Nov. 6 An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6100 block of An unknown suspect burglarized a A suspect was arrested for driving grand theft in the 300 block of S. Melrose at 9:45 a.m. vehicle parked near the corner of under the influence of alcohol or At 1:19 a.m., an unknown suspect La Brea at 1:40 p.m. Laurel and Melrose at 1:30 p.m. drugs near the corner of Santa robbed a victim in the 1200 block At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect Monica and N. Beverly at 6:23 of N. La Brea. At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked near At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect p.m. committed a petty theft in the 5900 the corner of Orlando and Third. committed a petty theft in the 700 An unknown suspect assaulted a block of W. Third. block of Vine. Nov. 8 victim in the 1300 block of Laurel An unknown suspect committed a at 1:23 a.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a petty theft in the 400 block of S. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a victim in the 5700 block of Sunset Detroit at 10 a.m. vehicle parked in the 400 block of theft from a vehicle parked in the At 9:40 p.m., an unknown suspect at 6:20 p.m. S. Fairfax at 5:15 p.m. 200 block of N. Canon at 8:50 a.m. burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 12:30 p.m., an unknown sus- 8500 block of Melrose. At 6:40 p.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a burglary in the At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect At 11:40 a.m., an unknown sus- committed a petty theft in the 6800 7100 block of Hawthorn. burglarized a vehicle parked near pect committed a petty theft in the Nov. 7 block of Hollywood. the corner of Willoughby and 300 block of N. Canon. An unknown suspect committed a Cherokee. At 4:04 a.m., a suspect assaulted An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 100 block of The An unknown suspect committed a a victim during a domestic vio- grand theft near the corner of Grove at 1:33 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a grand theft in the 300 block of lence incident in the 900 block of Hollywood and Vine at 7 p.m. vehicle parked in the 6600 block of Oakhurst at 12:15 p.m. Westbourne. At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect Maryland at 10 p.m. At 7:05 p.m., a robbery was report- committed a petty theft in the 6500 At 12:20 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect robbed a vic- ed in the 6200 block of Hollywood. block of Hollywood. At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect pect burglarized a vehicle parked tim in the 7800 block of Santa burglarized a vehicle parked in the in the 500 block of N. Canon. Monica at 4:05 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a 400 block of S. Fairfax. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 November 14, 2019 Miceli’s celebrating 70 years in Hollywood

BY MORGAN KEITH Entertainment was provided by restaurant and its legacy. the wait staff, who chose solos or With a long family history of ith the tune of a lively paired up for duets to serenade employment, Sylvia’s son Frank piano melody ringing guests in between taking orders. Miceli recounted how he peeled Wthrough Miceli’s, guests They carried the songs across the carrots using a chef’s knife when packed in like sardines to celebrate checkered floor, faces lit by the he was only 5 years old. the 70th anniversary of Los twinkling chandeliers hanging “I don’t think any of us give our Angeles’ oldest Italian restaurant. from the high ceiling. kids butter knives now and don’t Notable figures like Marilyn After concluding her song of worry,” Frank joked. Monroe, Frank Sinatra and John F. choice, a waitress took orders for Over traditional dishes like man- Kennedy wined and dined in the the main course and brought a fried icotti and fettuccini carbonara, din- same red booths that occupy the calamari appetizer plate to the ers listened to Frank and his broth- restaurant today. table. Balanced with a zesty er, Joe Miceli, thank the genera- Sylvia Miceli, the matriarch of squeeze of lemon, the crispy bread- tions of family and staff that help the family, demurred at the spot- ing balanced well with the chewy keep the restaurant running. Before light as she opened the anniversary squid. a resounding anniversary serenade dinner with a few remarks. Between courses, presentations and hearty servings of sheet cake, Sylvia and her husband Carmen from a number of attendees began. Joe wrapped up the speeches. Miceli, a former shoeshine boy and Miceli’s received a star plaque “You know how they say, ‘find a Purple Heart-awarded veteran, from the Hollywood Chamber of job you love.’ Anyway, this is it,” scraped together enough money Commerce, a certificate of recog- Joe said. “This is my life, all these photo courtesy of Miceli’s with the help of their family to nition from the office of Los people here.” A Hollywood tradition, Miceli’s on N. Las Palmas is the oldest Italian open the Sicilian eatery in 1949. Angeles Councilman Mitch Miceli’s is located at 1646 N. restaurant in Tinseltown, operating since 1949. Be serenaded by the As is tradition, meals at Miceli’s O’Farrell, 13th District, and a Las Palmas Ave., Hollywood, and servers and enjoy Sicilian cuisine. begin with baskets of warm bread framed document from 3655 Cahuenga Blvd, Universal rolls and wine served in glass chal- Assemblyman Richard Bloom (D- City. micelis.restaurant, or call the 3438 or the Universal City location ices. Santa Monica) recognizing the For information, visit Hollywood location at (323)466- at (323)851-3344.

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To provide more information evant and required test scores, about their individual school to stu- responsible reclassification of dents, parents, employees and the English Language Learners and public, on Nov. 5, the Los Angeles how a school addresses the acade- Unified Board of Education mic achievement gap often influ- approved reintroducing an updated enced by the socioeconomic back- data summary sheet in place of grounds of families and communi- assigning each school a single, ties. To reduce gaps at schools with summative rating such as a letter struggling students, teachers and grade, a score or a number of stars. educators would work with local “We want to provide as much district teams to help more of those information as we can to educators students meet or exceed standards. and the families and communities “Parents have the right to receive we serve,” Superintendent Austin information and ask questions Beutner said. “The information will about potential public schools in photo courtesy of Caruso help inform our work in schools to which to enroll their children so help each student reach their full that they can make well-informed photo courtesy of Los Angeles Times potential.” decisions,” said Board Vice Superintendent Austin Beutner Enjoy a winter wonderland with The resolution, “Ensuring President Jackie Goldberg, the Support for Students at All Los sponsor of the resolution. making. Assigning a single rating to Angeles Unified School District “Successful communication a school and an entire school com- ‘Christmas at The Grove’ Schools,” would measure achieve- between parents and schools fosters munity, however, fails to accom-

ment based on student progress, rel- trust and supports shared decision- plish this end.” Join Aloe Blacc, Ashley Tisdale, Isaac Slade, Leslie Odom Jr., Malea Emma, The Tenors, Tori Kelly, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and City Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, for “Christmas at The Grove” on Sunday, Nov. 17. Board resolution would give immigrants more input Spirited holiday performances and merrymaking will take over The Grove, transforming it into a winter wonderland. The festive holiday show- Recognizing the critical impact of much to me personally and profes- “Our parents are our partners in case will feature family entertainment and special guests singing holiday parent voices, the Los Angeles sionally. Our immigrant communi- the education process, and it is crit- favorites. The show will culminate with the arrival of Santa Claus, fire- Unified School District Board of ties are deeply vested in our public ical that all of our parents have works and the lighting of the 100-foot-tall Christmas tree adorned with Education recently took the first step schools,” Gonez said. “Regardless access to the democratic process 15,000 twinkling lights and 10,000 glittering ornaments. to expand the electorate for school of citizenship status, every parent that chooses this board,” LAUSD The pre-show events begin at 7 p.m. followed by the main show at 7:30 board elections to include all par- deserves a say in who represents Board President Dr. Richard p.m. The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive. For information, visit ents, grandparents and guardians, them, their children and their Vladovic said. “We hope that this thegrovela.com. regardless of immigration status. schools.” study group can think of ways to LAUSD Board Member Kelly The study group will consider include all parents while keeping Gonez authored a resolution that how to ensure the confidentiality of their immigration status private and creates a study group to work in immigrants who register to vote, to safe.” BHUSD anticipates innovation with partnership with immigrant rights avoid retaliation from the current Other organizations that joined in groups, labor partners, parents and and future federal administrations. support of the resolution include the appointment of technology director the city and county on next steps. “Especially in today’s anti-immi- Service Employees International Ultimately, expanding the elec- grant climate, we are particularly Union Local 99, United Teachers The Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education approved torate will require a successful bal- focused on assuaging any fear of Los Angeles, the American Civil the appointment of David Damico as BHUSD interim director of technol- lot initiative. retaliation,” Gonez added. “The Liberties Union and the Coalition ogy at their meeting on Nov. 12. He will start on Dec. 2. “I grew up in a family of immi- study group will be looking at ways for Humane Immigrant Rights. Damico comes from the Napa Valley Unified School District where he grants, so this resolution means so to protect our families.” For information, visit lausd.net. served as the executive director of achievement and innovation. He has worked in public education since 1997, where he started as a literacy media specialist at Chula Vista Elementary School. Damico has served in leadership and executive roles since 2005. Do you have news about a student, teacher or program? “Mr. Damico brings a diplomatic, communicative approach to leadership with extensive educational and technological experience,” said Send it to [email protected] for consideration Michael Bregy, superintendent of the district. “Mr. Damico joins BHUSD at a pinnacle moment in the trajectory of technology for our district. It is a in our Schools section. time of transition and with that in mind, we thank Mr. Damico for commit- ting to guiding us through this interim period.” In addition to his elementary-, middle- and high-school work, Damico has experience with undergraduate and graduate students as an adjunct fac- ulty member for National University, a principal mentor for teachers in training and through his consultancy work. He is also a certified Myers- Briggs trainer, organizational consultant and instructional leader. “I feel very fortunate for the opportunity to be part of the BHUSD team,” Damico said. “I am excited to meet everyone and get right to work in a time of technological change for the district.” ChaiVillageLA event examines how music can benefit older adults ChaiVillageLA will present an infor- mative evening with University of Southern California’s Dr. Assal Habibi on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 6:45 p.m. at Temple Isaiah. Habibi will discuss how and why music provides benefits for all age groups. Topics will include how music can people express emotions that are hard to verbalize, enable people to retrieve and retain memories more effectively, enhance cognitive function- ing and neural processing, and make people more intuitive. An Assistant Research Professor of Psychology at the Brain and Creativity photo courtesy of USC, Dornslife Institute at USC, Habibi, in collabora- Dr. Assal Habibi tion with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and its Youth Orchestra Los Angeles program, led a five-year longitudinal study on how music training during childhood affects brain, cognitive and social development. She is currently involved in documenting how choral singing and listening to music can impact hearing in older adults. The event will be held in the Social Hall at Temple Isaiah, 10345 W. Pico Blvd. For information and registration, call (310)871-2721, or email [email protected]. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 November 14, 2019 Podcasts from the Getty highlight women artists n Hear Alice Neel, Lee Krasner, Betye Saar, Helen Frankenthaler, Yoko Ono and Eva Hesse

The Getty presents “Recording Publications. “The archival audio Artists: Radical Women,” a new that inspired these episodes is Listeners will hear podcast series exploring the lives important to the scholarly record, the artists describe and work of six women artists yet its value extends far beyond art in their own words whose lives span the 20th century. historical research to address fun- Hosted by art historian Helen damental issues that women, espe- their work, Molesworth, the podcast uses rare cially in creative fields, often face. relationships audio interviews from the 1960s The themes this podcast touches on and feelings. and 1970s to focus on Alice Neel, – inspiration, identity, social pres- Lee Krasner, Betye Saar, Helen sure, balancing work with parent- Frankenthaler, Yoko Ono and Eva ing and marriage – are nearly uni- amazing job finding fascinating Hesse during a period of immense versal issues that I’m sure will res- aspects of these archives to share change for women. onate with audiences.” with listeners.” To create the program, Listeners will hear the artists “Working on ‘Recording Artists’ Molesworth searched the more than describe in their own words their has been a fascinating deep dive 1,000 interviews and oral histories work, relationships and feelings into the lives and ideas that moti- in the archives of the Getty about the growing visibility of fem- vated these six incredible artists,” Research Institute, focusing on the inism and women artists during the Molesworth said. “Pulling in some collections of feminist art critics middle of the 20th century. of today’s most interesting artists Cindy Nemser and Barbara Rose to “Getty is again shining light on and historians animated the find revealing audio interviews and an understudied, yet profoundly archival material and permitted a rarely seen documents and notes. important, aspect of American art contemporary reassessment of the She will discuss the artists with art history,” said Andrew Perchuk, perennial problem of gender in art.” historians, cultural critics and con- deputy director of the Getty Since 2016, the Getty has pro- temporary artists to provide context Research Institute. “One of the real duced Art + Ideas, hosted by Jim to enrich understanding of this peri- strengths of the Getty Research Cuno, Getty president and CEO, od. Institute’s contemporary collections who talks with artists, writers, cura- “This podcast is possible because are archives that focus on a broad tors and scholars about their work. of the remarkable range and depth range of 20th-century women To listen to “Recording Artists: photo courtesy of the Getty/Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution of the Getty’s collections,” said artists and feminist art history. Radical Women” podcasts, visit Artist Lee Krasner is shown in a photograph in the classroom of Hans Kara Kirk, publisher at Getty Helen Molesworth has done an getty.edu/recordingartists. Hofmann, circa 1938 KCCLA presents cross-cultural music and dance performance The Korean Cultural Center, Los traditions from African and Korean A scene from the Bongsan Talchum Angeles will present an “African- communities to promote harmony, mask dance originating in the Korean Autumn Dance & Music peace, abundance and friendship. Hwanghae Province, North Korea, Concert: Heart of the Community” Ko’s Korean Traditional Dance will be performed. Harvard Westlake on Friday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Company will showcase Korean High School students will open the the center’s Ari Hall. dances. Juhee Kim, special guest concert with Nanta drumming. The cross-cultural concert fea- drummer from Korea, joins L.A.’s Admission is free but reservations tures dance, drumming and mask Samulnori Team Woon Woo Poong are required. KCCLA is located at dance traditions from Korea and the Rae to perform Samdo Samulnori 5505 Wilshire Blvd. Call(323)936- Yoruba people of Africa. It weaves (rhythms from three provinces). 3015, or visit kccla.org.

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Hop aboard the ‘Polar Express’ at Fillmore & Western Ride the rails with the Fillmore & Western Railway on special trains running during the holiday season. “Sugar Plum Express” trains depart from the historic Santa Paula Depot and include a daylight adventure to the Winter Holiday Village. Santa Claus will greet passengers, who can select a pre-cut Christmas tree, purchase unique gifts and enjoy the new “Winter Wonderland” walk-through. Little guests can hop in the Holiday Jolly Jumper, visit craft vendors, see Santa’s Workshop and view koi fish, pigs, peacocks and birds. Fillmore & Western’s “Polar Express Train Ride” is set to the motion picture soundtrack. Passengers will relive the magic of the classic story as they are whisked away on a magical one- photo courtesy of the Fillmore & Western Railway hour trip to meet Santa Claus. Candy canes, sleigh bells, hot chocolate and cookies - what more could Once on board, hosts will work a kid want? Santa will be there too. their way through the coach and punch golden tickets before hot Santa and his helpers also hop home a keepsake sleigh bell. chocolate and a cookie are served aboard the train to greet passen- Families are encouraged to wear by dancing chefs. Passengers will gers with the first gifts of pajamas for the ride. read along with the classic chil- Christmas. Characters in each For information or to book an dren’s book “The Polar Express” train car lead onboard entertain- adventure, call (805)524-2546, or by Chris Van Allsburg. ment and each guest will take visit fwry.com. Dodgers honor service members on Veterans Day

The Los Angeles Dodgers hosted approximately 350 active duty service members and their families on Nov. 11 at the team’s annual Veterans Day celebration at Dodger Stadium. The event was presented in conjunction with photo by Josh Barber/LA Dodgers the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. It included a Q&A session and visit with military members by Dodger infielder Gavin Lux and broadcaster Joe Davis. Dodger alumni also joined service members, who took part in batting practice on the field and in the batting cage, stadium tours and photo and autograph sessions. The Dodgers honor military personnel and veterans year-round with many initiatives, including the “Military Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger wins Hero of the Game” on-field recognition, which takes place during each Dodger home game. For information, visit Silver Slugger Award dodgers.com/military. Los Angeles Dodgers’ outfielder Cody Bellinger has been awarded with the 2019 National League Louisville Silver Slugger Award. He is the first Dodger to win a Louisville Silver Slugger since Corey Seager won back-to-back awards in 2016-17 and the first Dodger outfielder to receive the award since Matt Kemp in 2011. With his first honor, Bellinger is the 19th player in franchise history to earn the award since its inception in 1980, and it’s the 27th time a Dodger has received a Silver Slugger award. He becomes the fifth player in franchise history to earn the Rawlings Gold Glove and Louisville Silver Slugger in the photo courtesy of Los Angeles Dodgers same season, joining Adrían Cody Bellinger González (2014), Matt Kemp (2011, 2009), Russell Martin (2007) and Dusty Baker (1981). position in the American and In his third season with the National Leagues. Dodgers, Bellinger, 24, appeared in Selections are based on a combi- a team-high 156 games, batting nation of offensive statistics, .305 (170-for-558) with 34 doubles, including batting average, on-base 47 home runs and 115 RBI. percentage and slugging percent- The National League Most age, as well as the managers’ and Valuable Player finalist concluded coaches’ general impressions of a his regular season campaign player’s overall offensive value. recording career-highs in runs, hits, Managers and coaches are not doubles, home runs, RBI, walks allowed to vote for players on their and stolen bases (15). own teams. The Louisville Silver Slugger The accounting firm of Mountjoy Award winners are decided by a Chilton Medley LLP verified the vote of Major League Baseball tabulation of balloting. managers and coaches, who select Dodger Stadium is located at the players they determine to be the 1000 Vin Scully Ave. For informa- best offensive producers at each tion, visit dodgers.com.

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eral box office hits, particularly panies in Korea’s entertainment and “The Intouchables,” which grossed media industry — CJ CGV, CJ Academy Museum of Motion Pictures names more than $426 million worldwide Media and Mnet Media. and was nominated for a Golden Oliver is a principal at interna- Globe. The company is now devel- tional philanthropic consultancy seven trustees in preparation for 2020 opening oping English-language projects, firm Bloomberg Associates. In her The Academy Museum of Motion inations; four Golden Globe Award Academy of Motion Pictures Arts including the U.S. remake of zom- position overseeing the media and Pictures announced the addition of wins, with seven nominations in and Sciences’ board of governors. bie thriller “Train to Busan.” digital strategies, Oliver advises seven new trustees: Laura Dern, total; and a Primetime Emmy Dolby operates Dolby Family Johnson is an American film and cities on how to attract and promote David Dolby, Sidonie Seydoux Award win with another seven Ventures, a San Francisco family television producer. He has pro- businesses to support economic Dumas, Mark Johnson, Miky Lee, nominations. In 2019, Dern was office focused on investments in duced “Donnie Brasco,” “The growth in media and technology. Katherine Oliver and David Rubin. seen in the second season of HBO’s technology, neuroscience, media Notebook,” “Galaxy Quest,” She also oversees Bloomberg “It is an honor to welcome this “Big Little Lies,” as well as Justin and real estate. He advises a num- “Logan Lucky” and “Downsizing.” Philanthropies’ film, TV and digital remarkable group of leaders, who Kelly’s “JT Leroy” and Ed Zwick’s ber of companies and organiza- In 1992, he was nominated for a projects and served as an executive contribute so much to their own “Trial by Fire.” Dern can be seen in tions on product development and Best Picture Oscar for “Bugsy,” and producer on “From the Ashes” and industries, to the board of Noah Baumbach’s “Marriage strategy, and serves on the board of in 1988, received a Best Picture “Paris to Pittsburgh,” two docu- trustees,” said Ron Meyer, chair of Story” for Netflix in November directors of Dolby Laboratories, Oscar for “Rain Man.” mentary films released in partner- the museum’s board of trustees 2019, as well as Greta Gerwig’s Cogstate Limited, the Salk Johnson was also an executive ship with National Geographic. and vice chairman of “Little Women,” out in December Institute for Biological Studies and producer on AMC’s Emmy Award- Rubin is a casting director, elect- NBCUniversal. “Their expertise 2019. In addition to her extensive Tipping Point Community. Dolby winning series “Breaking Bad.” He ed in August 2019 as president of and commitment will help our film and television credits, Dern and his wife Natasha have invested currently serves as the treasurer of the Academy of Motion Picture board effectively steer the museum established Jaywalker Pictures, a in over 40 films focused on social the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. With more than toward its 2020 opening.” Los Angeles-based production change and documentary story- Arts and Sciences. 100 film and television credits, he Dern has earned two Oscar nom- company. She also serves on the telling. Lee is the vice chairwoman of CJ has cast such features as “The Sidonie Seydoux Dumas is vice Group. She is mainly responsible English Patient,” “Men in Black,” chairwoman and CEO of Gaumont. for the overall strategic direction “Hairspray” and more. He received by Myles Mellor Succeeding her father at the helm of and management of CJ Group’s the honorary Career Achievement Crossword Puzzle the world’s oldest film studio, entertainment and media division. Award from the Casting Society of Dumas has expanded its footprint in Alongside her brother, she founded America in 2002 and won Emmys the U.S. with the launch of a Los the entertainment and media divi- for HBO’s “Game Change” in 2012 Angeles-based TV outfit. The U.S. sion of CJ in 1994 after leading CJ and “Big Little Lies” in 2017. TV banner has produced dramas to become one of the founding The Academy Museum of like “Narcos” and “Hannibal.” In investors in DreamWorks SKG. Motion Pictures is located at 6067 France, Gaumont has delivered sev- Since then, CJ has built many com- Wilshire Blvd. American Film Institute festival to honor Martin Scorsese, screen new film “The Irishman”

The American Film Institute hustler and hitman who worked announced that AFI FEST 2019 alongside some of the most notori- will honor Martin Scorsese with ous figures of the 20th century. a tribute on Friday, Nov. 15 at “Martin Scorsese is an the TCL Chinese Theatre. American master,” said Bob The evening will celebrate the Gazzale, AFI president and CEO. AFI Life Achievement Award “It is a profound honor for AFI to recipient and Academy Award- bring movie lovers together for winner’s impact on culture as one night to stand and celebrate Across 2. Damon character, in several one of cinema’s most acclaimed this visionary storyteller whose 1. Org. that awards belts films filmmakers. passion for cinema echoes from 4. More gigantic 3. Morning music Following a conversation with film preservation to the advance- 9. Org. that protects boxers 4. Hullabaloo Scorsese, AFI FEST will present ment of the art form.” his most recent film, Netflix’s Tickets to this event are avail- 14. Letters of debtors 5. “The lightning Bolt” 15. “The Irishman,” a saga of orga- able at fest.afi.com. Expo ‘70 site sprinter at the Olympics nized crime in post-war America The TCL Chinese Theatre is 16. Dirties 6. Tank top told through the eyes of World located at 6925 Hollywood photo courtesy of AFI FEST 17. Kernel 7. Only just survived War II veteran Frank Sheeran, a Blvd. Martin Scorsese 18. Deserts springs 8. Wipe out 19. Antler branches 9. Lively 20. Form of visual 10. Spiffed up communication 11. Climax Artist Hugo Crosthwaite debuts new ‘TIJUAS!’ 23. Notre Dame’s state 12. LeBron James’ team, on 24. Elaborate the sports ticker 27. Driving test taker, 13. Balaam’s mount exhibition at Luis De Jesus Los Angeles typically 21. It’s spotted in westerns 28. Kind of platter 22. Desired Luis De Jesus Los Angeles pre- 31. Biol. branch 25. Boot part sents Hugo Crosthwaite’s “TIJUAS! (Death March, Tijuana 32. Pompom holder 26. The NY Manning 35. 29. Bibles and Other Legends),” on Bettors bet on them Take back, in a way view from Nov. 9 through Dec. 21. 37. Hawaiian wreath 30. Lobbying grp. Awarded first prize in the 38. Decorator’s concern 33. Fla. neighbor Smithsonian National Portrait 41. Completely 34. Intricate pattern on walls Gallery’s Outwin 2019 Portrait 43. On the ocean or floors Competition, Crosthwaite has 44. ___ man, all together 36. Keyword improvements spent much of his adult life work- 45. Unhearing for a website (abbr.) ing on both sides of the U.S. and 47. Univalent chemical group 38. Hooking a necklace Mexico border, observing and 49. 39. documenting the ebb and flow of Fork over Deep sleep cycle humanity in the region. 53. St. Francis’s home 40. Colorful parrot In “Tijuas!,” Crosthwaite will 55. Worn 41. Nabokov novel present selections from several bod- 58. Type of sketch 42. ___ Paul (classic Gibson ies of work that continue his explo- 61. Big game model) ration of this ever-evolving transna- 63. Knobby 46. Evil spirits tional culture, among them the 64. Hispanic aunt 48. Hierarchy “Tijuana Bibles;””a new series of 65. Residential unit 50. Blue penciled stop-motion animations and books; 66. 51. graphite, charcoal and ink on can- Coach who has a “Legacy Prevented, access for vas and panel paintings; new Seat” in the Royals’ stadium example “Tijuanerias” ink drawings; and 67. End for election or auction 52. Whodunit awards “Death March,” a 27-foot, 30-panel 68. Anxiety 54. Condescending person drawing mural that was commis- 69. Square 56. Golden in the military sioned in 2010. This will be the first 70. Drilling professional, for 57. Good news on Wall Street time this work is seen in Los short 59. Knows the secret Angeles. 60. Kind of wolf Luis De Jesus Los Angeles is Down photo courtesy of Michael Underwood/Luis De Jesus Los Angeles 61. TV maker located at 2685 S. La Cienega Blvd. 1. Abandon the plan 62. For information, call (310)838- A still from Crosthwaite’s “Tijuana Bible #3” (2018) is captured with ink Dear 6000, or visit luisdejesus.com. on paper, and stop-motion animation video. See Answers page 26 22 November 14, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Hammer Museum will screen award season contenders and talks with their creators The Hammer Museum features films from Dec. 2 through 10 and “Judy” with Renee announced this year’s selections for Dec. 17. Zellweger on Dec. 16. MoMA Contenders 2019, a special Opening the series is “Dolemite Tickets are $20 for the general ticketed series that offers audiences is My Name” starring Eddie public and $10 for Hammer mem- Fires still plaguing opportunities to see recently Murphy, who will be a part of a dis- bers. Purchase tickets in person at released films that are destined to cussion following the screening. the museum’s Billy Wilder Theater become classics just before awards Other highlights include “Parasite” Box Office or visit Hollywood Hills season. Each film is followed by with director Bong Joon-ho on Dec. hammer.ucla.edu. post-screening conversations with 4, “The Farewell” with director The Hammer Museum is located filmmakers and actors. Now in its Lulu Wang on Dec. 9, “Booksmart” at 10899 Wilshire Blvd. For infor- sixth year, MoMA Contenders 2019 with director Olivia Wilde on Dec. mation, call (310)443-7000. Assessor Prang selects Compton City Councilwoman as public affairs deputy Los Angeles County Assessor in me to perform these important Jeff Prang has tapped Compton duties in Los Angeles County,” City Councilwoman Michelle Chambers said. “I’ve always hit Chambers as a special assistant to the ground running, and this posi- the Assessor for public affairs. tion is no different. I am excited to Chambers, who will be focus- be a member of his public affairs t ing on the southwest section of team.” d the county, has nearly 28 years of experience in government ser- “Michelle Chambers vices. Chambers began her public service career in the is a great addition to Pennsylvania House of our team. Her coun- Representatives and worked on tywide experience several projects on Capitol Hill will add to the with the Congressional Black already excellent Caucus and the National Black public service we Caucus. Chambers relocated to A photograph in the May 10, 2007, issue of the Park Labrea News Los Angeles in 2009, where provide.” and Beverly Press showed smoke rising from the Hollywood Hills under the leadership of former Assessor Jeff Prang during a large brush fire that swept through Griffith Park, blackening U.S. Reps. Diane E. Watson and -Los Angeles County 820 acres. The fire threatened landmarks such as the Greek Theatre Janice Hahn, she worked on leg- Assessor Jeff Prang and Griffith Observatory, which were protected by the fire department islative issues affecting disad- add to the already excellent public and did not sustain damage. The blaze, the largest to occur in the park vantage communities. She repre- service we provide. We are fortu- in decades, was largely extinguished within three days. A new fire sented communities including nate to have someone with erupted in the Hollywood Hills near Barham Boulevard on Nov. 9, South Los Angeles, Watts and Prang created the public affairs Michelle’s expertise.” burning 80 acres of land. No structures were damaged, and the Los Compton. team when he was first elected in Prang was first elected in 2014 Angeles Fire Department declared the blaze nearly completely con- Prior to joining Prang’s public 2014 for the purpose of educating and re-elected in 2018. He runs tained by Nov. 12. affairs staff, she was a senior field the public on all the services the largest office of its kind in the deputy for the California State offered by his office, as well as nation, employing 1,400 people Legislature. Most recently, providing another level of out- with an annual budget of near Chambers was elected to the reach. $190 million. The 2019 roll Sherwood finalists represent Compton City Council in June. “Michelle Chambers is a great topped out near $1.7 trillion and “I am honored that Assessor addition to our team,” Prang said. provides about $17 billion in vital Prang has shown the confidence “Her countywide experience will public services. innovation in theater

Sigrid Gilmer, Alexandra Studio Luna, a performance and Paley Center to honor Burnett, Lear, more Meda and Mat Diafos Sweeney EDI workshop laboratory for have been announced as finalists new work. As a stage director, The Paley Center for Media will Honors award in acknowledgment pendium of programs and ground- for Center Theatre Group’s 2020 producer and digital media cre- host the Paley Honors: A Special of their achievements in television. breaking comedic moments across Dorothy and Richard E. ator, Meda generates original Tribute to Television’s Comedy The evening will also highlight eight decades of television, which Sherwood Award. work engaging artists around the Legends on Thursday, Nov. 21, at television comedy’s unique ability will be preserved as part of the The finalists were chosen for world. Through her work, she the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in to remind us of our shared humani- Paley Archive, the world’s largest their exceptional contributions aims to positively shift how Beverly Hills. Red carpet arrivals ty through the power of laughter, publicly accessible archive of tele- to Los Angeles theater and audiences interact with, look at will begin at 6:15 p.m., and the pro- with special salutes to television vision and radio programming. The their work as innovative and and value the female body. gram will start at 7:30 p.m. milestones in scripted comedy evening will also benefit the Paley adventurous artists. Created in Diafos Sweeney is an Ovation This year’s Paley Honors cele- series, stand-up, late night and Center’s ongoing education pro- memory of Dorothy and Award-winning performance bration will pay tribute to the sketch/variety series. grams. Richard E. Sherwood, the creator from Los Angeles. His impact of comedy legends Carol Proceeds raised from this year’s The Beverly Wilshire Hotel is $10,000 award cultivates the- practice includes directing, Burnett, Norman Lear, Bob Paley Honors event will support the located at 9500 Wilshire Blvd. For ater artists working in Los choreographing, designing, Newhart, Carl Reiner and Lily creation of the Paley Center’s information, visit Angeles who push formal and composing music and writing Tomlin. Each will receive the Paley Comedy Collection, a unique com- paley.me/lahonors2019. aesthetic boundaries and and collaging texts to make new demonstrate dedication to theater. He creates performance improving their artistic fields. work for multi-disciplinary The winner will be announced ensembles, often devised and Four join board of Center Theatre Group at the 2020 Ovation Awards on staged in nontheatrical venues. Jan. 13 at the Theatre at Ace He has been independently pro- Center Theatre Group has wel- our four newest members to the than it is now, as we support Hotel. The two additional final- ducing work since 2008 with an comed four new members to its Board of Directors,” Gindler Meghan and Michael in taking ists will receive $1,000. evolving assemblage of collabo- Board of Directors, president Kiki said. “Center Theatre Group has Center Theatre Group to new Gilmer makes dark comedies rators in the United States and Ramos Gindler announced. entered a pivotal moment in its heights.” focusing on issues of identity, Australia. The new members are Jill history. Under Michael Ritchie’s Center Theatre Group programs pop culture and contemporary The Sherwoods were philan- Chozen, a theater investor, philan- leadership as artistic director, we seasons at the Mark Taper Forum American society. She received thropic patrons of the arts with a thropist and past trustee of have seen the most robust period and Ahmanson Theatre at the acclaim on the national theater special appreciation for theater University Synagogue; George V. of world premieres on our stages, Music Center, as well as the Kirk scene with her play “Harry and artists. Richard Sherwood was Hausler, an executive with J.P. greatly expanded community Douglas Theatre in Culver City. the Thief,” about a thief who is president and chairman of the Morgan; Philip Pavel, managing partnerships and more wide- Center Theatre Group is also blackmailed into traveling back Center Theatre Group Board of director of the NoMad Los reaching education and outreach one of the nation’s leading produc- in time to deliver a cache of arms Directors from 1980 until his Angeles Hotel; and Bonnie Vitti, programs than ever before. Now, ers of ambitious new works to Harriet Tubman. passing in 1993. Dorothy president of the Louis and Harold with Meghan Pressman joining through commissions and world Meda is the artistic director for Sherwood was involved in the Price Foundation. Additionally, the team as our new managing premiere productions, and a leader Teatro Luna + Teatro Luna West, curation and selection process Meghan Pressman was previously director and CEO, I believe the in interactive community engage- a national Latinx/women of for productions, hosting salons at announced as the group’s new best is yet to come. As stewards ment and education programs. For color collective that tours with her home for many artists. managing director and CEO. of this organization, the board information, visit centertheatre- ensembles in Chicago and Los For information, visit cen- “I am delighted to welcome has never been more important group.org. Angeles. In 2018, she opened tertheatregroup.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 November 14, 2019

Marvel Studios learned from the comics how to integrate characters I adore (good) superhero movies, across films, creating intertextual connections that require audiences to consume these films more like a comics reader, the same is not true but Scorsese has a point for diverging artistic visions. Like the layout of Target retailers n The On Screen columnist puts his dissertation on superhero media to work across the country, everything is familiar, safely so. The story cannot alongside Martin Scorsese’s recent remarks about Marvel films diverge from the formula. It assim- ilates and ends up on a doomed TV For those who have read this col- machine.” Sure, Marvel Studios project for Netflix, ABC, Hulu or umn for years, you might find my President Kevin Feige disagrees with Freeform. affinity for fun action films pre- the “Goodfellas” director’s defini- And even the riskier Marvel dictable. I might not enjoy every tion of risk, highlighting how the examples like “Guardians” or 20th attempt at a blockbuster film (cue House of Mouse subsidiary “killed Century Fox’s “Deadpool” are “Joker” and its derivative attempts to half of our characters” in “Avengers: hardly that unique. Director James plagiarize “Taxi Driver”), but I give Infinity War.” Gunn was surprised Marvel and almost anything a chance. One type erature. I can entirely disagree with If Scorsese watched the conclu- Disney let him make a Jackson of film stays near to my heart: super- Scorsese’s gatekeeping of the term sion to that story arc in “Avengers: Pollock sexual innuendo joke, while hero movies. “cinema” but still note other signifi- Endgame,” however, he might roll Fox took seven years to allow an X- Unlike other viewers overflowing cant points he makes, as both the his eyes even more when every Men spinoff film to premiere with photo courtesy of the Peabody Awards with childhood memories of caped Washington Post’s Ann Hornaday character returns to life, changing an R rating. These alleged wins feel Martin Scorsese won a Peabody enormous in terms of their super- crusaders, my enjoyment of the and Michael Cavan have done, much the body count to four. Award in 2006. genre coincides with the 2000 rise of like Steven Spielberg’s issue with Scorsese isn’t the only one to hero kin, but they’re more like an superhero cinema and a trip to Netflix films nominated for Oscars. accuse Marvel and popular cinema electric guitar finally allowed on Comic Con that resulted in my first The Marvel Cinematic Universe broadly of cowardice. Every stage at a church service: big in the a single LGBTQ+ character. That’s comics purchases. I became hooked is the Death Star of film franchises Frame a Painting, a film-based bubble, behind the times every- insane to me. But I’m also surprised as an adult, eventually writing a dis- – currently at $22.5 billion at the YouTube channel, also notes a par- where else. Scorsese responds to a question sertation on superhero media and worldwide box office – earning ticular problem with Marvel pro- I do wonder if Scorsese saw about female representation with, “If publishing several scholarly pieces more than the “Harry Potter” and duction, dating back to “Iron Man” “Logan.” It’s a beautifully poetic the story doesn’t call for it … It’s a on superhero studies. I say this not to “Star Wars” franchises combined. in 2008: generic film scoring. In a sendoff. Alas, leading up to this point waste of everybody’s time.” He boast but to establish my intimate Part of the formula, Scorsese compelling video essay, “The across nine films, perhaps, proves his seems to ignore stories that “call for and recent connection to superhero opines, is “the gradual but steady Marvel Symphonic Universe,” point. And “Logan” only happened it,” or doesn’t see how his own biases content. elimination of risk.” He has a point. they note an utter lack of memo- because Hugh Jackman wanted to dictate such an answer. So, when Martin Scorsese told Consider the high number of rable music themes and safe mood hang up the claws. Actors live and In that way, Marvel is on better Empire magazine superhero films generic villains across the MCU: replication across the entire fran- die in these films based on contracts. ground, especially by allowing are “not cinema” and doubled “Ant-Man,” “Thor: The Dark chise. Chris Evans and Robert Downey writer-director Ryan Coogler to down in a subsequent New York World,” “Avengers: Age of Ultron” Across digital fan- Jr. want out. Their stories resolve. cast a predominately black cast and Times op-ed, I initially sighed. and even the beloved “Guardians of Chris Hemsworth announces his crew of color for “Black Panther.” We’ve been here before when the Galaxy” feature interchangeable dom, many a Marvel desire to continue as the God of That term risk is shaky. Scorsese is writer-director Tony Gilroy big bads without much motivation. apologist attacked Thunder. He gets a fourth film. Over right about Marvel, but others have in “Star Wars,” Han Solo dies not been right about him too. bemoaned the “tsunami of super- And how do most of these stories Scorsese over his hero movies” or former Village go? The world and, eventually, merely for a profound visual In 2017, Feige told Vanity Fair, Voice critic Michael Atkinson dis- galaxy are in jeopardy. Nearly half restrictive definition moment but because Harrison Ford “We’ve got another 20 movies on carded “The Dark Knight” as little involve a doomsday scenario and an of “cinema,” but this is through. Popular movie audiences the docket that are completely dif- really don’t want their toys to expire. ferent from anything that’s come more than a “post-post 9/11 hero.” explosive third act that goes very, is an old tactic, like Across digital fandom, many a very over the top. I’m right there too. I want another before – intentionally.” Hopefully Marvel apologist attacked Scorsese Marvel’s formula amounts to what claims young adult 10 movies with Evans as Captain that’s true. And perhaps if enough over his restrictive definition of “cin- Michael Keaton, former Batman novels aren’t America and at least three more with of the old guard throw some shade, Downey Jr. prepping the next Iron Marvel Studios might just be ema,” but this is an old tactic, like and villain Vulture in “Spider-Man: literature. claims young adult novels aren’t lit- Homecoming,” called “a well-oiled hero. But I also want to see riskier shamed into doing something dif- films. After 23 films in the MCU, not ferent. These “inoffensive” choices mean filmgoers often can’t hum any MCU score with the ease of the greats from film history. This problem isn’t contained to Marvel films. As Scorsese notes, systemic industry problems have led to a lack of risk everywhere. In the last 10 years, for example, I can only hum the theme to one new film franchise: “How To Train Your Dragon.” I might enjoy music from films like “Hereditary” or “Under the Skin,” but I can’t recall them easily. Problems of risk and Marvel “perfection,” another Scorsese point, occur thanks to continuity. photo courtesy of Marvel Studios From humor to film coloration, Earth’s mightiest heroes assemble in Marvel’s “Avengers: Infinity War.” they all look the same. While SAG-AFTRA recognizes directors, actors and more with Patron of the Artists Awards The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s tarian and philanthropic causes. McDonald, who sang “Don’t Rain fourth Patron of the Artists Awards Jennifer Aniston received her on My Parade” from the motion honored industry leaders and artists award from her “Friends” co-stars picture “Funny Girl”; and at the Wallis Annenberg Center for Courtney Cox and Lisa Kudrow. Grammy Award-winning artist Performing Arts in Beverly Hills. Mark Ruffalo was presented with Patti Austin, who sang “You’ll The benefit recognized his award by inaugural SAG- Have to Swing It” from the film showrunner Greg Berlanti and AFTRA Foundation Artist “Rhythm on Stage.” director, writer and producer Ava Inspiration Award-recipient Other presenters included DuVernay with the Patron of the Leonardo DiCaprio. Awkwafina, Laurence Fishburne, Artists Awards, which commends The evening included musical Julia Garner, David Harbour, Paul their commitment to championing direction by eight-time Grammy Rudd, Oliva Wilde and Constance the careers of performing artists. and Emmy-winner Gregg Field, Wu. Willem Dafoe introduced Producer and writer Norman Lear with an opening performance by SAG-AFTRA Foundation presented the award to Berlanti, Cynthia Erivo, who sang “Stand President Emeritus JoBeth and actor David Oyelowo present- Up” from her film “Harriet”; Williams and presented her with a ed to DuVernay. Chrissy Metz who sang “I’m tribute award in honor of her The Artists Inspiration Awards Standing With You,” an original decade of service. Williams also were given to performers who use song from her feature film announced her successor as their platform to advance humani- “Breakthrough”; singer Wé Courtney B. Vance. 24 November 14, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Grammy Museum to host Jenesse Center’s youth singing competition Jenesse Center and its youth pro- Contestants ages 13 to 18 years director of training and programs gram, Jeneration J, are hosting the old, who submitted a video of for Jenesse Center and Jeneration J. second Raise Your Voice 4 Peace themselves by the Oct. 25 dead- “There is so much power in music youth singing competition with line, will be reviewed. The Raise and allowing our youth to express Isaac Ryan Brown, co-star of Your Voice 4 Peace planning com- themselves in this manner meets Disney’s hit series “Raven’s mittee will select five finalists to them where there are.” Home,” on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the compete in front of a panel of Tickets are $10 for students, $35 Grammy Museum. music industry executives and for general admission and $150 for “I’m super excited to be hosting artists, who will serve as judges. VIP, which includes a reception because I attended the event last The winner of the competition before the event. They can be pur- year and I was blown away by how will win $3,000. chased at eventbrite.com/e/raise- awesome the performers were “Raise Your Voice 4 Peace is a your-voice-for-peace-tickets- while at the same time getting me way to empower youth to embrace 75041147091. photo courtesy of Disney excited about such a great cause,” the healthy relationships in their The Grammy Museum is locat- Isaac Ryan Brown, who plays the son in Disney’s “Raven’s Home” series, said Brown, who will perform two lives in a creative way that they can ed at 800 W. Olympic Blvd. For will help host the second Raise Your Voice 4 Peace youth singing com- songs at the event. connect with,” said Angela Parker, information, call (323)299-9496. petition on Nov. 16. Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation benefit ‘SUMMER’ takes the stage at to be hosted by Dame Joan Collins the Pantages Dame Joan Collins hosted a Mark Zunino Atelier fashion and cocktail reception in Beverly Hills to benefit the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. Attendees included Carole Bayer Sager, Nadia Bjorlin, Joanna Carson, Barbara Davis, Chaz Dean, Morgan Fairchild, Linda Gray, George Hamilton, Crystal Hunt, Michele Lee, Annalynne McCord, Lisa Rinna, Nischelle Turner, Joan Van Ark, Emmanuelle Vaugier, Susan Ward, Naomi Wilding, RJ Word and more. Hosted by Collins, guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres from Craig’s, wines by Moët & Chandon, spirits by Belvedere Vodka and chocolates by teuscher. Attendees were also given an up- photo courtesy of Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock close look at clothing items from On Nov. 6, the national tour of “SUMMER: The Donna Summer the Elizabeth Taylor Archive, Musical” hosted their red carpet celebrity premiere at the Hollywood including the wedding dress from Pantages Theatre. Taylor’s wedding with Richard For information, visit hollywoodpantages.com. Burton. Working on the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, Taylor leveraged her platform to become a globally-rec- LAPD welcomes new director ognized HIV and AIDS activist. In 1991, she established ETAF to Los Angeles Police gies, as well as coordinating all carry out her vision for an AIDS- Department Chief Michel Moore local, state and federal govern- free world. ETAF pursues social announced the appointment of mental and legislative affairs. justice and human rights through Lizabeth Rhodes on Nov. 12 as “With an impeccable record as direct care and prevention, advo- the department’s director for the a trial attorney and instructor in cacy and education, and fundrais- Office of Constitutional Policing constitutional law, Ms. Rhodes ing and stewardship. photo courtesy of Nate Jensen and Policy. will provide critical insight for For information, visit elizabeth- Attendees of the benefit got an up-close look at the yellow dress from As the highest-ranking civilian our command staff and more tayloraidsfoundation.org. Taylor’s wedding with Richard Burton. in the LAPD, Rhodes will over- importantly play a key role as my see the operations of the Risk senior advisor,” Moore said. “I Management Legal Affairs believe she will be outstanding in Group, Ombuds, Audit Division, her role and following the suc- Solange brings performances, films to Getty Legal Affairs Division, Risk cess of her predecessors Mr. Arif Exploring themes of transitions Management and Policies Alikhan, also a former Assistant through time, “Bridge-s “is a Division, Governmental Liaison U.S. Attorney, and Mr. Jerry series of performances, films and Section and Strategic Planning Chaleff.” artist talks programmed and curat- Section. The OCPP was created Chaleff served as the depart- ed by Grammy Award-winning under the U.S. Department of ment’s first special assistant for musician and visual artist Solange Justice’s federal consent decree constitutional policing under Knowles. “Bridge-s” features a to further institutionalize the then-Chief William Bratton and new performance by artists Gerard reforms prescribed during the was a member of the search team & Kelly based on their “Modern federal oversight. for the new director. Living” series, with a special “Constitutional policing is at “Ms. Rhodes brings a unique musical score by Solange featur- the heart of everything we do in and independent perspective to our police department,” Los this department’s policies, proce- ing jazz pianist Cooper-Moore, photo courtesy of Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging brought to life by a group of Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti dures and practices, and will pro- A performer from Solange Knowles’ “Bridge-s” dances during a pre- said. “Lizabeth will bring the vide that important viewpoint to dancers and musicians. view of the performance on Nov. 11. The performance piece will take knowledge and experience we the conversation regarding the need to uphold and build on the major issues facing law enforce- place across the Getty Center site NAUTS” and “Boneshaker” by All performances and film commitment we have made to all ment agencies today,” Chaleff from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. over the Nuotama Bodomo, “The State of screenings are free and open to the of our communities.” said. course of the weekend. Things” by Kish Robinson and public. Visitors are highly encour- Rhodes will be responsible for Rhodes earned a law degree The two-day event will also more. Additionally, there will be a aged to take public transportation the development of LAPD’s poli- from UCLA. She began working include screenings of “Mother special Saint Heron film premiere or ride share to Getty Center this cies and procedures, internal as an assistant United States Tongue,” “Mother Master,” “2018” of “NAIROBI” by Tribeca Film weekend as parking is expected to auditing and compliance pro- attorney in 1997 in the Central by Phoebe Collings-James, “Wild Festival award-winner Phillip reach capacity early. grams, litigation, the formation District of California prosecuting Seed” by Samuel Hindolo, “Diary Youmans. Programming will also The Getty Center is located at and implementation of the cases involving narcotics traf- of an African Nun” and “Four include an artist talk with British- 1200 Getty Center Drive. For department’s long-term strategic ficking, racketeering, money Women” by Julie Dash, “Black to Ghanaian philosopher, Kodwo information, call (310)440-7300, plan and risk management strate- laundering and firearms. Techno” by Jenn Nkiru, “AFRO- Eshun. or visit bridgesatgetty.com. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 November 14, 2019 Developer’s program Project uses shipping container-like bridges gap between modules that are easy to put in place From page 1

Corp., uses modules similar to ship- cadets, police academy ping containers as living quarters. From page 1 Manufactured in China by HBG Construction Corp., the containers turn 21. The three-year gap leads ing in police vehicles and taking are made in a factory that also pro- to a drop-off rate among cadets equipment home, and an officer duces shipping containers and are who cannot wait three years to overseeing the program at the built with the same corner connec- pursue their dreams. police station was involved in tors that allow cranes to easily lift The development company criminal misconduct, the pro- and move them into place. The pre- Caruso, owner and operator of gram was scaled back, Rae said. fabrication process allows them to The Grove and many other retail Having an extra level for the be manufactured at the same time as and residential properties youth like Bound for Blue will a building’s foundation and sup- throughout Southern California, keep cadets on track, she added. ports are being constructed. The has created a solution known as “It will be great for the kids process shortens the construction Bound for Blue. The program who want to go in that direction,” time for a building the size of Hope provides employment opportuni- Rae said. “With these programs, on Alvarado to approximately one photo by Edwin Folven ties as security officers and the kids always benefit. We need year. The partnership has plans to The Hope on Alvarado project, scheduled to open in January, used inno- concierge ambassadors on it.” replicate the project in other places vative construction methods to create housing faster. Caruso properties, bridging the Banyon Hutter, senior vice and hopes they will serve as models gap for cadets until they can president of security for Caruso, for creating critically-needed hous- developments have devoted them- Park has received $9.2 million in become police officers. said officers overseeing the cadet ing more quickly. selves to perfecting this modular Measure HHH funds. “We are thrilled to announce programs at different police sta- “For a lot of reasons, mostly cost solution because we believe it holds Oberholzer said the building this partnership with LAPD,” tions will inform cadets about the and time, there’s never been a time great promise for the housing cri- process is becoming more efficient said Rick Caruso, founder and opportunities available through when it’s made as much sense,” said sis,” Baldridge said. “This is not as the project progresses and future CEO of Caruso. “During my Bound for Blue. Cadets can Mark Oberholzer, associate princi- just a one-off project. It’s a series of buildings may go up even faster. time as commissioner of the apply for the positions as soon as pal for KTGY Group Architects. places created with a highly replic- While the planning and approval department, I saw the value of they turn 18, he said. “Doing it a little quicker has a lot of able design that delivers housing at process differs in every situation high quality, community-focused “Giving back to our communi- benefits for the community. This a speed and scale required by and affects the amount of time it work and what a positive impact ties is a part of Caruso’s DNA. group is doing more projects faster, neighborhoods in need.” takes to build a project, the con- it had on those who were able to We have a long history of sup- and if more people did [that], it The project will serve homeless struction period will continue to get experience it. My hope is that porting the LAPD dating as far would go a long way toward easing individuals identified by service faster, he said. Bound for Blue will broaden the back as 2001 when our founder the housing crisis.” providers. The building was “You really want to get some- pool of candidates who want to and CEO Rick Caruso held the Oberholzer said the idea came designed with living spaces around thing built without spending two become officers and allow them position of president of the Los from Aedis Real Estate Group, a central courtyard. In addition to years,” he said. “We can deliver to be well-rounded and more pre- Angeles Police Commission,” which approached the firm with the the modules, windows, fixtures them in a year.” pared for the force.” Hutter added. “They have been a idea of building with repurposed and interior components are manu- Hope On Alvarado is located in The program was also praised vital partner to us in ensuring the shipping containers. For reasons factured off-site and then assem- the 13th District represented by Los by LAPD Chief Michel Moore. safety and security of our guests, including slightly varying size, bled at the project site. The units Angeles City Councilman Mitch “The department welcomes our properties and the surround- potential environmental contamina- are approximately 400-480 square O’Farrell, who supports the project. the leadership of Caruso in pro- ing communities. Not only is tion and how rapidly the containers feet. “The brisk pace of construction viding meaningful job opportuni- public service a key pillar in our can be reconfigured, used shipping Oberholzer said Hope on for this project to bring affordable ties for promising young people organization, but in this case, we containers are difficult to repurpose Alvarado is only the beginning of housing to the 13th District should as they continue to prepare for have the resources to provide on for construction, Oberholzer said. plans for the unique construction be the new standard across the city becoming members of LAPD,” the ground training and experi- They turned to HGB, which manu- process. The group is in the process in addressing the crisis of our day,” Moore said. “This investment ence for those who aspire to factures containers known as mod- of creating Hope on Broadway at said O’Farrell, chair of the coun- promises to pay huge dividends serve, so it was a natural fit.” ules specifically for buildings. The 52nd Street and Broadway in South cil’s Homelessness and Poverty long into the future, ensuring The hope is that Bound for Hope on Alvarado project utilizes Los Angeles, which will offer 49 Committee. “Lessons can be drawn LAPD has well qualified appli- Blue will help the LAPD boost 168 modules stacked on top of a residential units, and Hope on Hyde from this project’s prefabricated cants prepared to take on the its ranks with qualified candi- ground-level “podium” that will Park, at 6501 Crenshaw Blvd., construction methods that can help responsibilities of becoming a dates. house offices for service providers, which will have 98 units. produce more affordable homes member of this department.” “Our goal is to continue to sup- Oberholzer said. He credited Aedis Hope on Alvarado was privately faster, reduce costs and utilize those Yolanda Rae, who has served port the LAPD as much as we Real Estate Group President Scott funded and the cost was not avail- savings for even more construction as the youth services officer at can. The organization does so Baldridge as the catalyst for getting able. Hope on Broadway has of similar units.” the LAPD’s Wilshire Division much good for the community, the idea off the ground. received $6.7 million in Measure Oberholzer said the opening date for nine years, said the Bound for and we take great pride in recipro- “The partners of the ‘Hope On’ HHH funds and Hope on Hyde for Hope on Alvarado is Jan. 20. Blue program will help the cating their efforts – particularly approximately 3,000 cadets as there is a shortage in incoming department wide. Previously, the officers,” Hutter said. cadet program was for youth “Recruitment can be a challenge ‘Frozen’ stars to be honored on Walk of Fame ages 13 to 21 and served a feeder but we know that many of our into the department. After inci- security personnel are interested Actresses Kristen Bell and Idina dents in 2017 in which older in joining the force. Our hope is to Menzel will be honored with a spe- cadets at the 77th Street Division grow and extend this opportunity cial double-star ceremony with the were found to have been joyrid- to as many people as possible.” 2,681st and 2,682nd stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 11:30 a.m., the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced. The stars will be dedi- Morrison Hotel Gallery cated in the categories of motion pictures and live theatre/live performance, respectively, at 6225 unveils Condé Nast exhibit Hollywood Blvd., in front of the Pantages Theatre. photo courtesy of the Hollywood Chamber of photo courtesy of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce The Morrison Hotel Gallery at Nast Corporate Photography “The Hollywood Walk of Fame Commerce the Sunset Marquis hotel unveiled Director Ivan Shaw, this collection makes an extra special effort to pair Kristen Bell Idina Menzel its Condé Nast Collection on Nov. features a grouping of 30 prints that artists who work together or are starred in the titular role of the cult Disney’s “Frozen,” and the film’s 7. The exclusive event was hosted include Joni Mitchell in a pensive related with their stars next to each television series and movie song “Let It Go,” voiced by by John Varvatos and photographer pose, Audrey Hepburn and a tem- other,” said Ana Martinez, producer “Veronica Mars.” Menzel, became an instant interna- Timothy White. ple-clutching Jack Nicholson. Each of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Other television credits include tional phenomenon, winning the The Condé Nast Collection, a image was chosen for its impact on “We are thrilled to place Kristen “House of Lies” and “Parks and Oscar for Best Original Song and lineup of contemporary photogra- the historical direction of photogra- and Idina, who are the stars of the Recreation,” and her films include the Grammy Award for Best Song phy curated from the Condé Nast phy, fashion, art and pop culture. upcoming Disney film ‘Frozen 2,’ “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” “Hit & Written for Visual Media. The track archive, features work from well- After its unveiling, the collection together in front of Hollywood’s Run,” “Bad Moms” and many more. reached #5 on the Billboard Hot known photographers such as is showcased on a dedicated wall in most historic theatres.” Menzel is a singer, an actor in 100, making Menzel the first artist Edward Steichen and George Morrison Hotel Gallery locations in Aside from her role as Anna in film and TV, a songwriter and a with both a Billboard Top 10 hit and Hoyningen-Heune, John Rawlings West Hollywood, New York City the “Frozen” series, Bell is known Broadway star. She rose to fame for a Tony Award for acting. and Bert Stern. and Maui. The prints will also be for her stage work, including the her role as Maureen in the popular She will reprise her leading role These photographers’ images available for purchase online via all Broadway revival of “The Broadway musical “Rent,” and her as Elsa in “Frozen 2,” out Nov. 22, will be on display as archival prints of the gallery’s digital channels. Crucible” with Liam Neeson, and career took off when she won a and join Adam Sandler in the Safdie for collectors and art lovers to view, The Morrison Hotel Gallery is her starring role opposite Ted Tony Award for her role as Elphaba, Brothers’ A24 film “Uncut Gems,” enjoy and make a part of their per- located at 1200 Alta Loma Road, Danson in the NBC series “The the Wicked Witch of the West, in in theaters this December. sonal collection. West Hollywood. For information, Good Place,” which is now airing the smash musical “Wicked.” Her For information, visit walkof- Curated by White and Condé visit morrisonhotelgallery.com. its fourth and final season. Bell also voice can be heard as Elsa in fame.com. 26 November 14, 2019 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press City offers weekend LAUSD board to vote next month on activities during West Hollywood middle school plan From page 1 alone, so they were,” Melvoin said. holiday season Melvoin said while the news of potentially interested Laurel parents From page 1 “threw me for a little bit of a loop, up interactive photo experience Drive, including hip-hop and because we wanted to engage designed by famous photograph- contemporary dancers. Laurel a few months ago,” the er John Ganun at 262 N. Rodeo At 6 p.m., Mayor John school district is happy to receive Drive. Ganun will be in atten- Mirisch, Rodeo Drive input from parents from Laurel, dance from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Committee President Nicola which serves elementary- and mid- tonight, and will be back from 5 Cagliata and Julie Wagner, CEO dle-school students at 925 N. to 10 p.m. on Nov. 30 and Dec. of the Beverly Hills Conference Hayworth Ave. near the border of 14. & Visitors Bureau, will speak to West Hollywood and Los Angeles. the attendees of a reception for Laurel now joins Fairfax High School, located at 7850 Melrose “Beverly Hills is media and VIP guests, and Mirisch, Cagliata and City Ave., and West Hollywood truly magical at this Council members will also speak Community Day School, located at time of year, and we on the main stage at 7:25 p.m. 1049 N. Fairfax Ave., as potential can’t wait to The lighting ceremony is new sites for the West Hollywood- welcome everyone scheduled for 7:30 p.m., and Fairfax Academy, which will serve students from the Hollywood, West to Rodeo Drive on Morrison will perform at 7:45 p.m. After the performance, fire- Hollywood and Fairfax areas when Thursday night and works will light the night sky. it opens this fall. photo by Cameron Kiszla throughout the city Other events are scheduled for The plan for the new school, LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin answered questions at Laurel Span all season long.” Friday and Saturday nights which will be based on recommen- School on Nov. 7. throughout November and dations from the LAUSD’s Local December, including trolley District West, is expected to be sub- -Beverly Hills City mitted to the school board this the new middle school discussions blindsided about this, that there Councilwoman Lili Bosse rides with Mrs. Claus, art walks and performances by singers, month so the LAUSD board can are simply happening at the wrong could be some potential lack of dancers, acrobats and more. vote on it in December. time for Laurel Span. space, like they are starting with Tonight’s event begins at 5 The BOLD Holidays Lighting Many of the Laurel parents who “Laurel was approved as a K-8 one arm tied behind their back,” p.m. with performances by DJ Celebration will be held in the are opposed to the new middle magnet and should be able to devel- Schwartz said. CoryLive!; the Cufflink 200-400 blocks of Rodeo Drive. school being placed on their cam- op a K-8 magnet without a co-loca- Melvoin said he understands Crooners, a jazz ensemble; and For information, visit lovebever- pus, or at least still have concerns tion. I think we’re getting an oppor- many of the frustrations and con- live performances along Rodeo lyhills.com/boldbh. about that potential outcome, made tunity to have our school here, and cerns of Laurel parents and their feelings clear on Nov. 7, when we should have that opportunity. acknowledges the public outreach Melvoin, Wisniewski and school Any other discussions should be at could have been handled better. He district officials fielded questions a later point,” Schwartz said. added that he’s awaiting the recom- from parents in a meeting at Laurel. She compared the magnet school mendations of Local District West 29Rooms welcomes Many parents were concerned process and the search for a new before making a decision, but it’s that if the new middle school were middle school site as “parallel important that all options be looked placed at Laurel, it might mean the tracks” that have now come togeth- into to keep students attending celebrity attendees end of elementary school classes, or er. If the new middle school were to LAUSD schools. it could interfere with the school’s open fall 2020 at Laurel – it’s “We have a saying in our office new designation as a magnet expected to enroll 125 sixth-graders that ‘hard things are hard,’ and try- school. Laurel Span School will in its first year – it might impede the ing to create something new and get become Laurel Cinematic Arts and ability of the new magnet program those families back is difficult. We Creative Technologies Magnet for to succeed, Schwartz said. WFHA can’t make everyone happy, but we the 2020-21 school year. expects to eventually enroll 360 want to make sure we’re being Robyn Schwartz, parent of a middle-schoolers. authentic and benefit the larger kindergartner at Laurel Span, said “That’s why I think people are so community,” Melvoin said. Hollywood Chamber adds LL Cool J, Nick Cannon to entertainment industry conference The Hollywood Chamber’s 2019 er of the sketch comedy show Age,” moderated by Andrew State of the Entertainment Industry “Wild ‘N Out.” He is also the host Wallenstein, co-editor-in-chief at Conference presented by Variety of “The Masked Singer,” as well as Variety and featuring Rob Holmes will take place at the Loews “Nick Cannon Mornings” on from Roku, Julia McNamara from Hollywood Hotel on Thursday, L.A.’s top-rated hip-hop station, CBS All-Access, Erin McPherson Nov. 21. Power 106 (105.9 FM). Cannon is from Verizon and Lauren Slated to emcee this year’s con- the chairman of the TeenNick Neufstader from Hello Sunshine. ference is two-time Grammy Award Network and has written, directed The half-day conference will and five-time NAACP Image and will star in the upcoming start with networking at 8:30 a.m., Award winner LL Cool J. The movie “She Ball.” He also has a followed by a full program through multi-platinum artist received his new daytime talk show coming in 1:30 p.m. Admission is $159. star on the Hollywood Walk of spring 2020. Loews Hotel is located at 1755 Fame for his contributions in The conference’s keynote speak- N. Highland Ave. For information, music, film, television, publishing er will be entrepreneur and music contact Kaylee Kiecker, executive and fashion. He has authored four executive Scooter Braun. vice president for the Hollywood New York Times bestsellers, is the Other featured speakers include Chamber, at kaylee@hollywood- first rapper to receive the Kennedy Colleen Bell, who was recently chamber.net. To register, visit holly- Center Honor and is a passionate appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom woodchamber.net/events. philanthropist. Currently, he can be as the new executive director of the seen as Sam Hanna on “NCIS: California Film Commission. She LA,” celebrating 250 episodes this will be discussing California’s film Answers From Page 21 December. On SiriusXM, he industry, filming incentives and photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images curates classic hip-hop content and growing in-state production. Brenda Song, Ester Povitsky, Kat Dennings, and Refinery29 Co- music on “LL Cool J’s Rock the The conference will also include founder and Executive Creative Director Piera Gelardi attended Bells Radio.” a conversation with Ty Warren, VP Refinery29’s 29Rooms Los Angeles: Expand Your Reality As the event emcee, LL Cool J of worldwide physical production Experience on Nov. 8. will introduce conversations with for Netflix, who will share some of Other attendees at the fifth-annual festival included comedian and world-renowned entertainers and the particulars of Netflix’s studio actress Wanda Sykes, designer Christian Siriano, rapper Kash Doll, experts on various entertainment infrastructure, such as virtual pro- singer Kiana Ledé and actor Bryan Greenberg. topics relevant to today’s ever- duction capabilities driven by the 29Rooms L.A., which runs through Nov. 17 at Beverly Venue, evolving industry. pioneering spirit of the company’s brings together traveling artist installations and branded rooms, span- Also taking stage will be Nick Silicon Valley roots. ning the spectrum of art, entertainment, politics and style. Cannon, the multi-talented trail- Additionally, online streaming Beverly Venue is located at 4315 Beverly Blvd. For information or blazer best known for his work as insiders will head the panel “New tickets, visit 29rooms.com. creator, host and executive produc- World Order in the Streaming Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 November 14, 2019 Classified Advertising (323)933-5518 • email:[email protected] BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

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Beverly Hills Open Later Days are back this Holiday Season. Join us Friday and Saturday evenings from November 15 – December 21 for BOLD activities throughout the City!

BOLD HOLIDAYS LIGHHTING CELEBRATION

NOVEMBER 14 200 – 400 blocks of Roddeo Drive Join us on Thursday, November 14 from 5pm – 8pm, for the annual Rodeo Drive Holiday Lightinng Celebration! Iconic Rodeo Drive will become 5PM – 8PM pedestrian only as live music, food trucks, performances, holiday décor, a visit from Santa and a ﬁreworks spectacular kick-off the holiday season.

NOVEMBER 14 – DECEMBER 22 | 262 N. Rodeo Drive THE SCENARIO OPEN DAILY | CLOSSED THANKSGIVING STUDIO Experience professional photography unlike anything you’ve seen before. Create your own photo shoot in full-scale sets designed by renowned photographer John Ganun. With each step, you enter a new world. All you need is your phone and … lights, camera, action! For detailed hours, visit website.

MEET NOVEMBER 14 (7:300PM – 10PM), NOVEMBER 30 & DECEMBER 14 | 5PM – 10PM | 262 N. Rodeo Drive PHOTOGRAPHER: Meet renowned ph htotographer Jo hn Ganun, crea tor o f The Scenario Studi o, and get th e f ull cel ebrit y st udi o experi ence. L earn h ow tto tktake thtthat JOHN GANUN perfect shot, stand in yoour best light and mostly, have fun!

THAT HOLIDAAY NOVEMBER 15, 23 & DECEMBER 6, 14 | 5PM – 8PM Holiday classics come to Rodeo Drive. Our singers will croon and our dancers will swoon. The evening embodies timeless elegance as performers FEELING roam and perform throughout Rodeo Drive.

JOLLY TROLLEEY NOVEMBER 15, 22, 29 & DECEMBER 13, 14, 221 | 5PM – 8PM | Pickup at 280 N . Rodeo Drive WITH MRS. CLAUS Join Mrs. Claus for a complimentary scenic tour of Beverly Hills. The trolley ride is full of good cheer and fun for all ages!

MAGIC OF THE NOVEMBER 16, 29 & DECEMBER 7, 20 | 5PM – 8PM LED lights will bring modern holiday magic to Rodeo Drive. Dancers, singers, stilt walkers and cyr acrobatics will all features elements of light as HOLIDAYSY they shine along Rodeo Drive.

NOVEMBER 22, 30 & DECEMBER 13, 21 | 5PM – 8PM HOLIDAY POPP! Rodeo Drive will be busttling with hip-hop holiday dancers, eelves on stilts, a cyr wheel duet and beatbox/acapella singers. There’s fuf n to be had at every turn on Rodeo Drive!

NOVEMBER 23 & DDECEMBER 6 | 5PM – 8PM ARTWALKA Enjoy the holiday season and visit some of the City’s renowned galleries.

SANTAAAT NOVEMBER 30 & DEECEMBER 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 18,, 19, 20, 21, 22 | 11AM – 5PM Santa returns to the Paleeyy Center’s annual PaleyLand Holidaayy Celebration! Enj oy yy your favorite holidayy, TV classics, visit the toy workshop and THE PALEY participate in holiday theemed activities for the family. But most importantly, don’t miss a holidaay picture with Santa himself!

JOY TO THE DECEMBER 7 & 8 | 12PM – 5PM | Greystone Mansion & Gardens: The Doheny Estate Come by our open house to enjoy a family day of fun with cookie decorating, crafts, a visit with Santa, holiday music and more! Share in the spirit HOLIDAYSY of giving with our Spark of Love toy drive by donating an unwrapped toy. Park at the Civic Center and enjoy a shuttle ride up the hilll to Greystone.

DECEMBER 8 | 1PM – 2:30PM | Greystone Mansion & Gardens: The Doheny Estate HOLIDAY CONNCERT Join us for our annual Hooliday Concert where we hear the voices of our BHUSD students performing holiday songs. Presented by the Beverly Hills Community Services Department, this year’s concert will ring in the holiday cheer! Park at the Civic Center and enjoy a shuttle ride up the hill to Greystone.

HOLIDAY DECEMBER 10 | 1:30PM – 3PM | Roxbury Park Community Center SING-ALONG Join Music Mends Minds and the Beverly Hills Treble Makers as they add a holiday medley to their weekly program. Sing along to your favorite holiday songs!

DECEMBER 14 | 5PM – 7PM MY BEVERLY HILLS Enjoy a special BOLD th hemed mixer with hors d ’oeuvres anda refreshments designed to conn nect residents and local businesses . Attendees must register at mybeverlyhills.net.

SENIOR HOLIDAY DECEMBER 16 | 12PM – 3PM | Roxbury Park Community Center Beverly Hills Seniors, ageed 55 and over, are welcome to join in a complimentary holiday luncheon. Both kosher and non-kosher meaals will be LUNCH available. If you’ve been good, a certain man in a red suit may visit!

For a full calendar of events, visit LOVEBEVERLYHILLS.COM/BOLDBH #BOLDBH