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Slain Trader Schools Seek Joe’s Manager State Waiver Honored with To Reopen Police Protest By Allison B. Cohen By Erin Hickey Pinheiro Ledger Contributing Writer A handful of local private elementary schools are consid- SILVER LAKE—Hundreds ering applying for a “waiver” of demonstrators marched to reopen for on-campus in- the roughly two miles from struction, according to school the Los Angeles Police Dept. representatives. (LAPD)’s Northeast Division As the Ledger went to to the Silver Lake Trader Joe’s press, those schools were: Pil- July 19th in honor of Melyda grim School, Holy Trinity in “Mely” Corado and in protest Atwater Village and Ribet of police brutality. Academy in Glassell Park. Corado, a 27-year-old California Gov. Gavin Trader Joe’s manager, was Newsom on July 17th ordered killed by a stray police bul- all Los Angeles County schools let two years ago, on July 21, to remain closed for the start of 2018, during a hostage situa- the upcoming school year, as the tion at the store. county and nearly three dozen The police officers who others in the state saw dramatic shot Corado were aiming for spikes in COVID-19 cases and Gene Evin Atkins, 29, who is hospitalizations in July. Those facing more than 50 criminal Atwater Village parent Lori Rosales has enriched her sons’ LAUSD remote learning by creating her own lesson plans. (See counties, including Los Ange- counts, including murder for her editorial below right.) She’s started an Instagram page to share her and her three sons’ journey. Photos: 1st row: Making les, are now on the state’s so- recycled postcards; reading for the older ones, chess for the little one; cooking and math using a ½ cup, when only a ¼ cup called “Monitoring List.” initiating the events that led to was needed; 2nd row: “Willy Wonka Math,” counting by 5 cents; country research; kitchen covered in teaching posters and see TRADER JOE’S page 15 the little one revisits one on his own time; 3rd row: recognizing numbers playing Bingo; writing lesson; reading on “Sports see WAIVER page 12 Day.” Photos: @robrohomeschool Instagram.

REMOTE LEARNING TO RESUME Lax Enforce- [EDITORIAL] [EDITORIAL] ment Makes Not Reopening UTLA FUNDING REQUESTS Parents: You Berendo St. Schools is Best FOR RE-OPENING SCHOOLS Can Do It, But “A Living Hell” By Nicolle Fefferman FEDERAL SUPPORT It’s Hard By Sorina Szakacs, Marshall High School • Federal bailout funds, especially for students with By Lori Rosales Ledger Contributing Writer Teacher disabilities • Fully funding Title I “Mom, how does…, Why LOS FELIZ—A group of about On March 13th, when • Fully funding IDEA (Individuals With Disabilities Education) does …, Will it…,” comes two dozen Berendo Street resi- I left Room 501—the room • Medicare for all out of my children’s mouths dents have asked city officials where I have taught at John 17,549 times a day. That num- to declare a “local emergen- Marshall High School for STATE SUPPORT ber may be a bit low on aver- cy” in response to a growing the past six years—I knew • Passage of Nov. 2020 Ballot Prop. 15 (tax on age. The once dreaded “Hey commercial and industrial properties) homeless encampment they we would not be back in two Mom, Look!” has been re- say has turned their street into weeks. • Wealth tax (1% annually on unrealized capital gains of billionaires) placed with the 9,000 ques- a “living hell.” The news out of Asia and • Millionaire tax (adds a 1% surtax on incomes over tions that would have once The encampment sprang Europe, along with the science $1 million annually and 3% over $3 million annually) been posed to a teacher but up next to the now-vacant explained by Mabel Wong, a now are coming at me. But LOCAL SUPPORT site of the Steve Allen Theater, wonderful science teacher at our unlike for the teacher, these which was torn down in 2017 school, led me to believe that we • Defund police • Housing security inquiries, start at 6 a.m. and to make way for a condo devel- would be gone for longer. • Ten additional sick days for every worker in the city don’t taper off until about 8 opment. But construction on What I could not imag- • Charter moratorium p.m. I love 8 p.m. that project never began and ine, though, is that we would • Financial support for undocumented students and Yet I know I am the lucky what was once a sprinkling of families end our year or start this one, because with a back- tents, has now “morphed into upcoming school year over Read the UTLA’s paper, published in July 2020, at utla.net ground as an educator I have a colony of violent transients,” see TEACHER page 14 see PARENT page 14 see BERENDO page 3

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Ryu Seeks to Make “Slow Streets” they are now is a great thing,” wrote Kingswell resident Les- Permanent Post COVID-19 lie Sloan. “… I appreciate the By Erin Hickey Pinheiro, Ledger Contributing Writer idea of trying to slow down FOUNDED 2005 cars as they often zoom very Delivered the last Thursday of each month to 34,500 homes and LOS FELIZ—The Los Fe- liz. Temporary “road closed” fast down my street, but I do businesses in the Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Atwater Village, Echo Park and Hollywood Hills communities. liz Neighborhood Council signs popped up on a handful not believe wide obstructions (LFNC) will vote August of residential streets—including in the road that impede turn- 1933 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027 | (323) 741-0019 18th on whether to support a Rodney Drive and Finley, Mel- ing is the right solution.” PUBLISHER/EDITOR motion by Los Angeles City bourne and Ambrose avenues— Multiple residents said they Allison B. Cohen Councilmember David Ryu to in mid-July, leading some resi- were concerned the program SENIOR EDITOR make a recent “Slow Streets” dents to say the idea of making would worsen traffic congestion Erin Hickey Pinheiro program permanent. them permanent is premature. on Franklin Avenue and other GRAPHIC DESIGN & LAYOUT The program, implemented Many residents wrote or local thoroughfares. Tiffany Sims to allow for easier social distanc- called in their support for the One Rodney Drive resi- ing during the coronavirus pan- initiative at a recent LFNC dent, Steve Gifford, said the For more stories and updates: demic, closes select residential meeting, saying the road clo- see STREETS page 14 LosFelizLedger.com streets to non-local automobile sure signs had reduced speed- traffic to allow for recreational ing on residential streets and and pedestrian street use. made the area safer. “Local traffic—includ- “We are truly apprecia- ing access by delivery vehicles tive of and support the slower and emergency vehicles—and streets program!” wrote Los local parking are still allowed Feliz resident Marisa Policas- on Slow Streets, however, non- tro. “Permanent signs would residential cut-through traffic be wonderful. We live [on] is prohibited,” Ryu’s June 24th Finley between Common- motion reads. “Community wealth and Hillhurst and it feedback on Slow Streets is be- has always been scary to cross ing received by [The Los An- the street with my children.” geles Dept. of Transportation], Some said they worried and the response from a wide the signs created a “false sense range of residents and groups of security,” since they do not in participating neighbor- actually prevent non-local traf- hoods has been overwhelm- fic from entering streets or force ingly positive.” cars to slow down, while others While some Los Angeles said they liked the idea, but not neighborhoods implemented the implementation. the program as early as May, “I like the idea in con- slow streets are new to Los Fe- cept, but I don’t think the way

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[LOS FELIZ IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION] [LOS FELIZ Bridge Home Opening Raises Tall Timbers Grace the Boulevard NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL] Enforcement Questions By Lynne T. Jewell Making By Erin Hickey Pinheiro, Ledger Contributing Writer When was the last time and replacing these “timbers Connections, LOS FELIZ—A 100-bed use of force by police on home- you traveled east or west on of gods” as deodars are known “Bridge Home” homeless less individuals in the third the two-mile-plus stretch of in their native Himalayas. From Bees to housing facility opened right quarter increased by 26%. Los Feliz Boulevard? Anyone “They grow relatively fast Baby Seats on schedule July 24th near Special enforcement zones will who’s done so can’t help but and are happiest once mature By Sarah Tressler the Mulholland Fountain on only add fuel to the fire.” notice the signature trees of with deep, infrequent water- Riverside Drive, but ques- Meanwhile, some board- Los Feliz—our big and majes- ing and a plain, mulched col- Since the LFNC launched tions remain about a so-called members, like LFNC Vice tic deodar cedars. lar of soil at least three feet Los Feliz Helps, we’ve dis- “special enforcement zone” President Dan McNamara, Fifty years ago, these ev- around the trunk’s exposed covered a ton of resources of- planned for the area. raised concerns that reneg- ergreen trees were designated flared bottom,” said LFIA fered by the city, county and Enforcement zones prohib- ing on the enforcement zone Historic Cultural Monument board member Dee Paul. state, and some of them were it unhoused individuals from would damage the city’s cred- No. 67 by the city. First plant- “The fastest way to kill a deo- … well, a little surprising. It’s camping within a certain radius ibility with residents and make ed in 1934 by the LFIA and dar is by spraying the trunk not all trash pickup and small of a homeless housing site. it more difficult to get approv- the Los Feliz Woman’s Club, while watering the lawn and business assistance. As proposed, the Los Feliz als for new homeless housing they were nominated and ac- by installing a flower or ivy Some of the more nota- Bridge Home includes such a projects down the line. cepted as “monuments” in bed around the base.” ble offerings: the Bee Hotline zone—following negotiations According to Mark Pam- September 1970. Paul, who also happens (800-BEE-WARY); tips on with nearby residents—but panin, a spokesperson for Los The city’s cultural monu- to be a landscape designer, fishing in Echo Park Lake; the zone has not yet been for- Angeles City Councilmember ment program has designated can be seen canvassing the “Why is this insect trap on mally established by the city, David Ryu, the city has stopped more than 1,200 landmarks boulevard for trees in need of my property?”; Complaints and the Los Feliz Neighbor- enforcing all encampment since it was established in trimming and removal. Her Related to Keeping Chickens hood Council (LFNC) would sweeps to limit the spread of 1962. The majority of the des- last survey identified at least or Roosters; Free Child Car like to keep it that way. COVID-19 “whether it is a spe- ignated landmarks have been half a dozen deodars that Seat Training Class (with The board voted 11 to seven cial enforcement zone or not.” awarded to historic and archi- need replacing. free car seat!); and “Our Per- on July 21st to send a letter ask- Ryu additionally asked tecturally significant buildings Today, there are over 300 manent Neighbors: What ing the city not to implement the mayor’s office not to post and residences—some related deodar specimens along the You Should Do If a Coyote an enforcement zone for the enforcement zone signs at the to a famous person or event. parkway from Western Ave- Approaches You.” Riverside Drive facility, citing a site, said Pampanin. But there are exceptions nue to Riverside Drive, some We made it a point to find lack of sufficient beds to accom- As for whether such as that might surprise you, like more than 80 feet high with out what’s out there to use so modate all those currently un- zone will be implemented the Los Feliz Heights Steps, a 40-foot canopy of pendu- we can actually use it. We’ve housed in the area, the high fi- post-COVID-19, Pampanin Travel Town’s “Little Nugget” lous branches. The oldest tree compiled this information nancial cost of enforcement and said, “We’re taking this one and some very special trees: is estimated at nearly nine and made it publicly available concerns about over-policing. day, one week at a time.” the deodars, the avocado trees decades old. at losfelizhelps.org, under our “With additional LAPD However, Pampanin said, on the street of the same name “Our deodars are unique- Resources Directory. officers patrolling this area, due to laws that prohibit extra and the Moreton Bay fig trees ly beautiful and require a com- One of our biggest func- special enforcement zones enforcement near certain types on N. Vermont Avenue. munity effort to preserve them tions as a council is connecting would also increase the num- of shelters, none of the three Over the years, the LFIA for future generations to en- our neighbors to the wealth of ber of interactions between other homeless housing centers with the help of the Woman’s joy,” said Paul. available resources. We’re not police and unhoused individ- Ryu has brought to the district Club and generous communi- Check out lfia.org for more re-inventing the wheel—that uals,” the letter reads. “From have enforcement zones, and ty donors have been caring for information on the deodars. see LFNC page 14 2018 to 2019, year-over-year “there’s never been a problem.”

BERENDO from page 1 have been chased, and my prop- One man, who has lived “Before COVID-19, I LAPD, and/or perhaps hire according to a letter the resi- erty has been targeted and van- on Berendo Street for more had no concerns walking at private security. The Mayor’s dents sent to city officials. dalized by the individuals at this than three decades, said he has night in Los Feliz, even past office redirects us to David The issue came to a head encampment,” said one woman. seen an influx of rats on the homeless sites,” she said. “Our Ryu’s office.” after the city suspended an “I see them dealing, selling and street since the encampment previous homeless neighbors For Ryu’s part, he said he ordinance preventing home- using drugs on the daily. I’ve grew and now worries about weren’t an issue. But the peo- has been working with the less encampments from block- had trespassers too many times the spread of disease. ple who moved in during CO- county, Los Angeles Homeless ing the public right of way in to count. I have found used Although city crews occa- VID-19 are drug users, crimi- Services Authority and local March, citing concerns that syringes in my backyard. I wit- sionally clean the area, he said, nals and violent people. I now nonprofits to conduct outreach forcing people out their tents nessed a man defecating on my the size of the encampment worry about walking around efforts at the Berendo encamp- could contribute to the spread front lawn.” makes it impossible for them the neighborhood during the ment specifically, as well as of COVID-19. Another resident, an el- to do their jobs properly. day.” working to address homeless- Since then, the encamp- derly woman who uses a “The sidewalk is complete- But despite what has ness on a systemic level. ment has only grown, along wheelchair, said she has been ly cluttered with large tents. quickly become a hazard- “Nothing stops homeless- with a rise in crime, and a sto- confined to her home because Unless these items are moved, ous situation on their street, ness like a home,” Ryu said len bike and electronics “chop the encampment takes up the no meaningful disinfection Berendo residents said they in a statement. “Housing and shop,” locals say. full width of the sidewalk in can take place.” have received no help from outreach are the long-term so- Several residents, all of front of her house—an Ameri- Another neighbor agreed, the “negligent” developer who lutions to this issue and that’s whom asked that their names cans with Disabilities Act vio- saying the street “has all the owns the vacant lot, city offi- why I’ve opened a 100-bed not be published for fear of lation—and she cannot pass it ingredients for a major public cials, or the Los Angeles Police bridge home nearby ... We retaliation, said they had in her chair. health disaster.” Dept. (LAPD). Instead, they must continue to seek lasting been personally threatened by But even if she were physi- “We have rats, we have said, everyone keeps “passing solutions and build more of members of the encampment cally able to leave her home, filth and we have fleas,” he the buck.” the housing that gets people after witnessing drug deals, the woman said, she wouldn’t. said. “Through its neglect, the “When we reach out to off the streets.” prostitution and incidents of “I fear for my safety,” she city is allowing a petri dish of LAPD, they tell us their hands The LAPD, the mayor’s violence—including a July said. “I frequently hear fights filth to exist here. It has rec- are tied by the laws and by Unified Homelessness Re- 16th stabbing—and that they and arguments from the en- reated the conditions which the orders placed upon them sponse Center and the devel- no longer felt safe leaving their campment area. There have caused the 1924 outbreak of by [Los Angeles City Coun- opment company that owns homes. been multiple times people pneumonic plague in Down- cilmember David] Ryu’s and the vacant lot did not respond Additionally, they said, from the encampment have town Los Angeles.” [Los Angeles Mayor Eric] to multiple requests for com- they have had their tires jumped over [my] gate … One longtime resident Garcetti’s offices,” the resi- ment. slashed, car windows smashed, There are times I smell fire and said “everything changed” on dents’ letter to the city reads [Editor’s Note: A story properties broken into and ex- see them making a fire out- Berendo Street after the city … “When we reach out to Da- about a similar encampment at perienced death threats and side from my window, and I’m stopped enforcing its encamp- vid Ryu’s office, we are simply Hollywood Boulevard and Ly- racial slurs. afraid the fire could get out of ment ordinance due to the told over and over again that man Place ran in our July 2020 “I have been harassed, I control.” coronavirus. their hands are tied, to call the edition.]

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[COUNCIL DISTRICT 4] for a unified, citywide approach of Angelenos in just three The Fight Against Homelessness Continues that treats homelessness like the months. This type of action is emergency it is. I’m proud that unprecedented in Los Ange- By Los Angeles City Councilmember David Ryu we are bringing real solutions les—and it’s exactly what we As we cope ing centers open or underway something I’ve been fighting and hundreds of beds to neigh- need going forward. with the eco- in CD4, was made possible by for since the start of the coro- borhoods like Los Feliz, but This moment calls for a nomic impacts the coalition of support from navirus pandemic, and I will homelessness can’t be solved one unified resolve and bold ideas. of the coronavirus pandemic, the Los Feliz Neighborhood continue to make it absolutely neighborhood or one council We can only move through we know that the months Council, Los Feliz Improve- clear: keeping people housed is district at a time. this crisis together, and I will ahead will continue to put ment Association, Griffith not a political issue—it’s a hu- At the start of the corona- keep fighting for critical mea- intense pressure on working Park Adult Community Cen- manitarian issue. virus pandemic, we were able sures that keep people housed families in Los Angeles. ter, Griffith Park Advisory In Los Angeles, I’ve fought to rapidly house thousands and safe. Although we’ve implement- Board, and so many more. ed a ban on evictions during the But we must also fight to emergency period, a freeze on keep people in their homes. rent increases for rent-stabilized Too many Angelenos are one units, and developed a rent re- missed paycheck away from lief program to help the most ending up on the streets. I’ve vulnerable residents stay in their heard from countless residents homes, we know that this is not who’ve spent days, or even enough. weeks, on the phone with the We’ve seen homelessness unemployment office, terrified continue to rise in Los Ange- that they wouldn’t be able to les year after year, and in the pay rent, and unsure of where coming months, many fami- their next paycheck would lies who were already on the come from. brink may be pushed over the Los Angeles has always edge. faced affordability issues, but 323.240.2243 Homelessness will contin- the coronavirus pandemic has [email protected] ue to increase until we tackle a shone a bright light on just how DRE# 01822756 Broker - Owner system of poverty, inequality, dire the need for reform is. NMLS # 364578 www.RileyRE.com and unaffordability that drives We must expand our so- Dear Homeowner, this crisis. In order to pull peo- cial safety net and invest in ple out of a system that con- social services that lift up the tinues to push them down, we most vulnerable Angelenos. Why are you giving up to 6% of your hard-earned equity to commissions? need fundamental change. We must preserve and expand The real estate commission model was developed decades ago when the Just recently, we opened our affordable and moderate average home price was 200k and 6% was a fair fee. The work of the our fourth homeless housing income housing stock. We Realtor has been drastically reduced in the digital age but the fees never center in Council District 4, must protect tenants from right here in Los Feliz. The Los eviction, and repeal state laws adjusted. IT'S TIME FOR A CHANGE!! Feliz Bridge Home has wel- like Costa Hawkins, which comed 100 people, and their limit our ability to implement I am a fixed fee fair Broker. My listing fee includes professional photos, pets, off of the street and into new rent control policies. a 3D tour, a property website, and an almost entirely online digital a safe and secure environment, With joblessness at De- paperless transaction. I offer hands-on professional service, 24/7 where they have access to case pression-era levels, we need workers, mental healthcare, rent and mortgage forgive- availability, and a trusted track record. When you are ready to list, let's and a place to call home. ness and increased funding talk, and don't throw away your money to commissions. Thank you. This incredible project, for social programs and un- one of eight homeless hous- employment benefits. This is

[COUNCIL DISTRICT 13] Moving Forward on Supportive Housing By Los Angeles City Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell

We are another step closer identified and evaluated all to seeing supportive housing city-owned properties. built for those experiencing The city is in the midst of homelessness in Echo Park. a housing crisis coupled with The city’s Housing and a growing pandemic, which Community Investment could potentially result in Dept. recently announced a further displacement and an request for proposals to build increase of homelessness. We up to 98 units of Affordable have a responsibility to ad- and/or Permanent Supportive dress this crisis with a sense Housing on city-owned prop- of urgency by utilizing and re- erty for those experiencing purposing these underutilized homelessness. We also want city-owned properties in Echo to reimagine important out- Park to provide housing for door recreation space for the people experiencing homeless- local community, including ness in the area. the current non-profit lease The city’s Housing and holder. Community Investment De- These city-owned lots are partment is managing the re- located at 1140-1152 N Glen- quest for proposals, and a de- dale Blvd., and 1149 - 1155 veloper for the project should N Lemoyne St. I have been be selected by the end of the partnering with the commu- year. For more information, nity on the best use of these please contact my Echo Park lots for more than two years, Field Deputy Juan Fregoso at following a report by the City [email protected]. Administrative Officer that We’re moving forward!

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[SENIOR MOMENTS] spirituality is all reliant on [OBITUARY] Adjusting togetherness. Carole Ann Joseph And two age groups are By Stephanie Vendig, Ledger Columnist particularly dependent upon December 16, 1933 - July 10, 2020 At this writ- teleconferencing. socialization—the young By Diane Kanner ing, we are and the old. Through school- Jay Smith has taken his A native of Chicago, Car- energy and still endur- ing, the young learn from the Folk Singing Group online ole Ann Joseph and husband spirit who ing the coronavirus pandemic, company of others in order to (with a little technical help Bryan arrived in California in worked hard and it looks like it is not going achieve a healthy adulthood, from Cliff Towne), and Dede 1960. They purchased a home for the community she loved. away soon. Like everybody, we and the old need others to Nardini did the same with on Canyon Drive in 1967, “Carole got us the desper- have to find new ways of living avoid the emotional conse- her Tai Chi Group. The Life where she spent the remainder ately needed stop sign at Edge- in spite of the restrictions put quences of isolation. In other Story Writing class is Zoom- of her life. mont and Finley,” said Kenneth upon us during this natural words, both groups need op- ing along under the guidance While supporting the Lewis, a past president of the disaster. portunities created by their of writers Mina Kirby and PTA at son Paul’s school, Jo- Los Feliz Improvement Assoc. In response to the ex- communities for that purpose. Doranne Jung. seph became active in the In 1991, Joseph co-found- tended closure of the Griffith However, neither schools In mid-July, instructors election campaign of Michael ed the Hollywood Farmer’s Park Adult Community Cen- nor senior centers can operate Alicia Lumarque and George Woo, who was running for the Market. Until her health be- ter (GPACC), Facility Direc- right now as they previously Finley for Stretch & Balance Los Angeles City Council seat gan to wane, she could be tor Monty Sutherlin and the did. For both, new protocols and Yoga underwent Zoom in District 13. found working at the market volunteers of the GPACC and additional resources will training provided by the De- After Woo was elected, he every Sunday morning. Club began creating offer- be needed in order to contin- partment of Recreation & named Joseph a deputy. Their Johnson is survived by her ings to enable seniors to take ue offering opportunities for Parks. association lasted for 40 years. son Paul, her stepson Tone and advantage of activities from education and engagement. We anticipate that virtual Her colleagues in Woo’s many grandchildren and great their homes. Hopefully, social distancing programming will continue to office describe Joseph as a grandchildren. Services will be Through new virtual pro- will lead back to social togeth- be part of GPACC’s offerings, strong woman with a positive announced at a later time. gramming, participants can even when the center is able erness some time soon. stay connected to others even to welcome people in person when they are not physically again. in the same space. You can access other on- [OBITUARY] For example, on Fridays line classes at laparks.org/vir- Charles Phillips Eddy III two alternating discussion tualrecreation or sign up for groups—Socrates Café and GPACC classes at GPAC Club Charles Phil- 25, 2020 after a 10-year battle He attended Westfield High Current Events—host up website: site.gpacclub.com. lips Eddy with amyloidosis. He was 79 School before heading to to 30 people to discuss the We often do not realize III—envi- years old. the University of Colorado, issues of the day. Joneen how much our well-being is r o n m e n t a l Known as “Charlie,” he Boulder on an NROTC Burrell continues Book dependent upon our connec- a t t o r n e y , was born on April 2, 1941 scholarship. After gradua- Club and Mystery Group tion to others. Our commu- outdoorsman, loving father, in Westfield New Jersey, the tion, he served four years in at their usual times each nities, our economic struc- grandfather and husband— oldest son of Charles Eddy the Navy, winning a Bronze month, but now they are tures, our learning, and our passed away Thursday, June Jr. and Maria Cabanellas. see OBITURARY page 9

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[REAL ESTATE] 30% more than at the start Home Sales, Prices Continue to Rise Despite Pandemic of lockdowns—for a median price of $690,000, a 6% spike Sixty-three homes sold lo- code, for a median of $1.92 for a median price of $1.39 drop from the previous year. over last year. The region had cally in June, roughly double million, roughly 6% below million—about 7% below Comparatively, 3,626 1,197 condo sales for a median the number of sales recorded last June’s median price. Two 2019—and five condo sales for homes sold in all of Southern price of $520,000, about 3% at the start of Los Angeles’ condos sold there for a median a median of $619,000, a 12% California this June—about lower than in 2019. coronavirus lockdowns. of $614,000, down about 5% Of those, Echo Park and from 2019. Silver Lake’s 90026 ZIP code In Silver Lake and Atwater had the highest share, with 20 Village’s 90039, 14 homes sold Sold in 1 Day | 4224 Parva Avenue homes sold for a median price for a $1.343 million median,

Echo Park and Silver Lake’s 90026 ZIP code had the highest share [of local home sales], with 20 homes sold for a median price of $1.153 million—about 15% higher than June 2019.

Elegant authentic Spanish Revival, circa 1932 with views. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom + screening room. of $1.153 million—about 15% roughly 6% above the previous Los Feliz | Offered at $3,248,000 | Visit: 4224Parva.com higher than June 2019. Two June’s price, while one condo condos sold in the area for sold for $590,000, about 29% a median of $758,000, also lower than last June. Chris Laib Michael Remacle 323.854.1820 | ChrisLaibLA.com 310.902.1564 | RemacleGroup.com about 15% up from the previ- The 90068 ZIP, which in- [email protected] [email protected] Los Feliz Brokerage | 1801 North Hillhurst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027 © Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material is based upon information which we consider reliable but because it has been supplied by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or com- ous year’s median. cludes the Beachwood Canyon plete and it should not be relied upon as such. This offering is subject to errors, omissions, changes including price or withdrawal without notice. If your property is listed with a real estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. We are happy to work with them and cooperate fully. Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) service marks used with permission. Operated by Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. Real estate agents affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. are independent contractor sales associates Meanwhile, 16 homes area of the Hollywood Hills, and are not employees of Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. Equal housing opportunity. Chris Laib Dre#1202400, Michael Remacle Dre#01383766 sold in Los Feliz’s 90027 ZIP had 13 home sales this June

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1820 SAN JACINTO STREET • silver lake 2239 elsinore STREET • echo park 2 Bd • 3 Ba • $1,695,000 4 Bd • 3 Ba • $1,895,000

2758 Rinconia drive • hollywood hills 4549 avocado street • los feliz 1 Bd • 2 Ba • $1,795,000 3 Bd • 2 Ba • $1,695,000

Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number 01991628. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but has not been verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed.

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6525 Sunset Blvd, Ste G2 Los Angeles, CA 90028 www.nourmand.com

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2501 N VERMONT AVE, LOS FELIZ $7,685,000 1958 OUTPOST CIRCLE, HW HILLS $4,195,000 1946 N OXFORD AVE, LOS FELIZ $3,297,000 L. Milton Wolf 1920s Tudor estate on almost 1/2 acre lot. Pristine 1928 Spanish estate epitomizing Hollywood’s Golden Age. Exquisite & timeless 1923 Mediterranean with 3 bed & 4 bath. Alex Barad 323.251.9779 Levi Freeman 310.388.7916 Konstantine Valissarakos 3 2 3 . 2 5 2 . 9 4 5 1

2061 OUTPOST DR, HW HILLS $2,250,000 2401 LAUREL PASS, LAUREL CYN $1,849,000 5320 LUBAO AVE, WOODLAND HILLS $1,798,000 Pristine 3bed/3bath Spanish home on famed Outpost Drive. Classic mid-century w/open floor plan behind privacy hedges. Fully gated, sprawling 3bd/3ba ranch style estate on a 1/2 acre. Ryan King 310.850.6058 Danielle Farrell 917.403.7932 Tracy Fink 626.818.9478

2292 RIVERSIDE TER, SILVER LAKE $1,794,000 5906 FOOTHILL DR, HW HILLS EAST $1,469,000 5308 RANGE VIEW AVE, HIGHLAND PK $1,349,000 Modern 3+3 contemporary with mountain views and guest unit. Classic Spanish designed by Paul Williams with pool & patio. Updated, customized Contemporary w/ solar panels & pool. Linda Chamberlain 323.828.7269 Ben Shapiro 323.842.0169 Tyler Giles 310.428.0563

2412 GATEWOOD ST, FROGTOWN $1,299,000 6422 ELGIN ST, HIGHLAND PARK $1,195,000 5450 RHODES AVE, VALLEY VILLAGE $1,148,000 Artfully redesigned 1928 Craftsman Bungalow w/ guest unit. 2 newly remodeled/new construction bungalows on a single lot. Unique oasis set back from the street with 3 bed & 2 baths. Linda Chamberlain 323.828.7269 The Kostrey Collection 3 2 3 . 7 8 5 . 7 5 4 5 The Kostrey Collection 323.785.7545

5083 ½ HIGHLAND VIEW, EAGLE ROCK $1,025,000 3002 PEAK PL, GLASSELL PARK $989,000 2456 LOY LN, EAGLE ROCK $899,000 Brand new 3+3.5 small lot home near downtown Eagle Rock. Small lot 3+2 home with views & private back yard. Opportunity to build architectural home w/ approved permits. Chris Furstenberg 323.422.2244 Chris Furstenberg 323.422.2244 The Kostrey Collection 323.785.7545 Los Feliz Ledger

OBITUARY from page 6 wards causes near to his heart, Star for valor during his two including helping found both tours in Vietnam. Friends of Franklin in support Returning to the states in of the neighborhood elemen- 1967, he rekindled a romance tary school and the High Si- YOUR LOCAL EASTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALISTS with old flame and longtime erra Energy Foundation. He friend Brenda Broz, and they also served on the boards of were married in June 1968. Counterpart International and They remained flames and The Friends of the Los Angeles best friends for fifty-two years. River and somehow found the Charlie graduated in time to coach numerous base- 1970 from Cornell Law ball and soccer teams for his School, after helping found three kids. the Cornell Legal Aid Clinic An iconoclast with an unshakable moral compass, for low income clients. He FOR SALE FOR SALE later established a Dean’s Charlie was always a cham- INCOME OPPORTUNITY BUILD 3 STUNNING HOMES fund to help alleviate student pion of the underdog, a taker 6422 ELGIN AVENUE 801 CHESTNUT AVENUE debt for alumni working in of the roads less travelled. He HIGHLAND PARK | $1,195,000 HIGHLAND PARK | $1,125,000 the public interest. True to was a source of wise counsel his love of the outdoors, he and support to all those lucky specialized in environmental enough to know him. law and worked in Wash- He died peacefully in his ington, D.C. serving in the sleep, surrounded by his entire White House on the Presi- family: his wife Brenda, their dent’s Council on Environ- three children, Marisa, Billy mental Quality and later in and Matt (and their spouses the Dept. of the Interior as Mike, Sandie and Staci), their FOR SALE FOR SALE Deputy Assistant Secretary, seven grandchildren, Brody, 2 HOMES • DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY PLANS FOR ARCHITECTURAL SFR W/ VIEWS! 4865 WICOPEE STREET 2456 LOY LANE Energy and Minerals. Drew, Evie, Bayler, Camden, EAGLE ROCK | $995,000 EAGLE ROCK | $899,000 In 1980, he moved to Los Charlotte and Brendan, and Angeles, which remained his his two sisters Bambi Arellano and Sue Fleischli. beloved home for nearly 40 JOHN KOSTREY KATHARINE DEERING years. Here, he advised and Donations on Charlie’s 323.785.7545 | dre#: 01729039 310.382.4908 | dre#: 01934262 later ran companies with a fo- behalf can be made to Coun- [email protected] [email protected] cus on environmental policy terpart International (coun- and protection. terpart.org), the Cornell Law Throughout his career, he School (lawschool.cornell. applied his considerable legal edu), or the Friends of the LA and management talent to- River (folar.org). Advertise in the Los Feliz Ledger (323) 741-0019

August 2020 losfelizledger.com Su Casa REAL ESTATE Page 9 theVanPeltEstate.com 2131-2149 Lyric Avenue | Los Feliz | $12,000,000

Los Feliz, the east-of-Hollywood neighborhood continues to be the hub-bub of the famed entertainment industry, but the next time you think of Los Feliz, you will associate it with something that hasn’t been seen for the last 45 years: The “John A. Van Pelt Residence,” a 2.5-acre compound, and an early influence on the renowned Los Feliz culture. Now, at long last, this historic estate and its story have been rediscovered. The “John A. Van Pelt Residence” is complete with 5 Residential Buildings. 12 fireplaces. 8 fountains. Parking for 14 cars. Historians, bloggers, local residence, and the city of Los Angeles are about to feel a jolt. Not an earthquake, but a large camouflaged estate, so rich in history, parts of this story can not be written. They are endless. Not revealed in 45 years. PRIVATE HOLLYWOOD HISTORY presented in classic Storybook Architecture. Gated private drive to MAIN HOME: 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms. Separate Guest Quarters, Wine cellar, meat locker, vintage outdoor kitchen, chauffeur’s room. Private infamous POOL HOME showcases Hieroglyph graphics, almost fiction. 4 enchanting additional HOMES privately spaced and surrounded by nature and stoned pathways, have rich history of past tenants and guests. Pelt, an original creator of our east-side love affair, was a musician, developer and entrepreneur and subdivided his large tract into 71 parcels and named it LYRIC Avenue per family lore. An early preservationist, he salvaged the anchor, banister rope, and oars from Jack London’s boat ‘The Snark.’ He reclaimed clinker bricks from the LA cable car demolition to build his many walls and stone paths. Endless astonishing stories of a surviving Kingdom.

PATRICIA RUBEN 323.333.3801 [email protected]

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[U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES] [CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY] Disastrous Leadership in a Our Unemployment Crisis Natural Disaster By Assemblymember Laura Friedman By Rep. Adam Schiff In January, The problems are many: contribute to society, pay their when I re- people can’t reach EDD staff taxes, enrich our community Although Americans have died. Cases turned to the over the phone, mysterious and are being left completely it seems like a different era are spiking in 30 states, in- halls of the California Capitol, errors prevent people from high-and-dry by an agency altogether, it was only five cluding California, where I was prepared to join my col- reporting wages and then that doesn’t seem to know that months ago that the Senate many businesses that just re- leagues in another legislative there’s mail and information they exist. I have run out of voted in the impeachment opened will have to close once session with the backing of a that is never received, just to patience with EDD’s incom- trial of Donald Trump. And again. vigorous economy and record- name a few. petence. right before that fateful vote, Tens of millions of Ameri- level revenue. Then the CO- Among the most egre- I’ve reached out directly to as House managers, we knew cans are unemployed as our VID-19 pandemic began its gious problems with the de- the governor and California’s that there were many Repub- economy suffers through the wildfire-like spread through partment is what my office is Labor and Workforce Devel- lican senators who understood worst recession since the Great every corner of our state. Prac- calling the “identity verifica- opment Secretary Julie Su, the House had proven the Depression. And while our tically overnight, the pandem- tion black hole.” This is when and I’ve joined my colleagues President guilty of the conduct country still struggles to ramp ic radically shifted the lives of the EDD demands claimants in pushing for these issues to with which he was charged, up testing and contract trac- every Californian, and signifi- send documents within 10 be resolved. Recently, I wrote but wanted to know whether ing, and encourage common- cantly altered my focus as your days verifying their identity, another letter to the governor it was necessary to convict and sense, lifesaving practices like representative. only to disqualify them be- urging the administration to remove him from office with wearing a mask and social dis- Within weeks, millions cause it takes the department solve the identity verification an election only nine months tancing, other developed na- of Californians lost their jobs longer than 10 days to process black hole plaguing my con- away. Why not just leave it up tions have managed to flatten as businesses were ordered to the response. stituents. to the voters? their curves and avoid thou- close to prevent the spread of These constituents are My request to Gov. New- So I asked senators a sim- sands more deaths. the virus. Now, the Employ- hard-working, creative, dedi- som is that the EDD must im- ple rhetorical question: How Public health experts have ment Development Depart- cated people who I consider mediately and without delay much damage could Donald been cautioning for months ment (EDD), a once relatively myself lucky to represent. They see FRIEDMAN page 15 Trump really do between now that increasing our testing obscure part of our state’s ex- and the election? The answer, I capabilities is essential to ecutive branch, has become said: A lot. A lot of damage. preventing mass deaths. But a towering and exceedingly Standing in the well of the President Trump said “slow frustrating facet of millions of 3 Markets Compete Senate, I had no idea just how the testing down, please” be- Californians’ daily lives. grave the damage would be, cause “when you do testing ow’s the market?” has never been more top-of-mind than now. First, The EDD has processed there’s the retail market comprised of turn-key houses for folks who nor how Trump’s unfitness for to that extent, you’re going to “H over five million claims this will pay for perfect. These buyers can be conflicted however. Second, office would contribute to the find more” cases, which he be- year. Millions of these cases there’s the wholesale flipper market flush with cash and looking for projects unprecedented crisis and loss lieves could make his admin- to keep their crews busy. They vie in multiple offers for houses with the right have been processed without of life we are suffering through istration look bad. And for things wrong. Third, there are soft-on-the-market ‘tweens: not perfect nor major problems. However, today. months after the CDC recom- needing enough updating for flippers. Please call me for details! there are a startling number of Trump didn’t create mended that Americans wear claims that have never been re- 5724 Green Oak Drive the COVID-19 pandemic, masks outside their homes— sponded to, apparently lost in $3,600,000 but the same brand of fa- as many other countries have L.A. Times’ “Home of the Week”! the shuffle of the millions be- natical devotion to personal done successfully—President Open-plan; triple-lot, canyon views; ing processed simultaneously interest over the national Trump pointedly refused immaculate. 4 BR; 3.5 BA; den. through an antiquated system. www.5724greenoak.com interest that was on display to wear a mask himself and Since the beginning of the in his decision to withhold mocked those who did. crisis, my office has had people 5432 Red Oak Drive military aid from an ally at This is a failure from the $3,450,000 from every walk of life reach war to coerce support for his top. Coronavirus itself is a Authentic Spanish Colonial; Los Feliz out to us for help with un- re-election, has also led to a natural disaster, but America’s Oaks; double lot. 3 BR; 3.5 BA; den. employment claims that have www.5432redoak.com strategy for dealing with the deadly, flawed response is en- gone awry—entertainment pandemic that ignores the tirely man-made. industry professionals, restau- 5370 Los Feliz Boulevard health risks to the Ameri- The heart of the House’s $2,657,000 rant servers, business owners, can people in favor of what impeachment case was that the Romantic 1920s hacienda; 5,500 sq. travel agents, therapists and Trump perceives as his per- President endangered national ft on 1/3 acre lot. even silversmiths. sonal interest. security and abused his power We have helped hun- 3500 Griffith Park Boulevard At every critical juncture, because he could not conceive dreds of constituents navigate $2,250,000 President Trump has misman- of a higher cause than his own the notoriously complex and Classic Mediterranean; 2-story, GH or aged, miscalculated, and flat interests. ADU? 4 BR; 3.5 BA; den. glitch riddled EDD bureau- out ignored the coronavirus That dangerous pattern www.3500griffi thpark.com cracy. Many of our constitu- pandemic because he thought has continued, whether con- ents are weeks or days away 2511 Mount Beacon Terrace it would hurt his re-election. fronting a global pandemic, from financial ruin. $1,600,000 Now, more than 135,000 see SCHIFF page 14 Los Feliz Oaks 1940s California Colonial fi xer; 4 BR; 3.5 BA; family room; pool.

6225 Temple Hill Drive $1,250,000 Vine Hills Mid-Century Ranch with sweeping views of downtown and the Observatory; 2 BR; 2 BA. www.6225templehill.com

2420 Aspen Drive $950,000 Los Feliz Oaks pied-à-terre; 1 BR; 2 BA; den; views. Adorable! www.2420aspen.com

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Former Los Feliz MOMS Club Forges Its Own Path WAIVER from page 1 hours July 24th and instead While Newsom did not got the runaround. After Dispute with Parent Organization mention the prospect of Pre- “I was transferred numer- By Erin Hickey Pinheiro, Ledger Contributing Writer K through 6th grade schools ous times,” said Dauzat, “be- applying to reopen for in per- cause no one was aware of the LOS FELIZ—The local chapter son instruction, that directive [waiver] program.” of national nonprofit orga- came in a footnote to 5-page At press time, Dr. Barbara nization MOMS Club—an document released by the Cal- Ferrer, the county’s top health acronym for Moms Offering ifornia Dept. of Public Health official, said the county was Moms Support—has disband- also on July 17th. still waiting for information ed, after the parent organi- In order for a school or a and clarification from the state zation blocked an Orange school district to reopen, the on the waiver program. County chapter from posting county where they are located According to the state’s its anti-racism collage, claim- must be off the monitoring list document on the issue, a de- ing such was “too political.” for 14 consecutive days. cision to grant such a waiver Instead, the chapter will form Waivers will be evaluated, would be made by local health a new organization to support according to the state’s health officers, in this case, Los Ange- mothers in the neighborhood. department, if they are request- les County, who would receive The organization’s Rancho ed by an administrative head, “community epidemiological Santa Maria chapter made the like a superintendent or head- data, consider other public collage, which featured a group master, and are “in consultation health interventions and con- of smiling moms and their chil- with labor, parent and commu- sult with [the California Dept. dren holding signs that spelled nity organizations.” of] Public Health.” out the message, “We stand A request for clarifica- National attention is now with all moms and pledge that tion regarding the meaning on the issue of schools reopen- racial discrimination will stop of “community organization” ing, while at the same time with our kids,” after the killing was not returned by state of- numerous states have seen of George Floyd May 25th by Los Feliz moms posed with their children for a July disbandment announcement, COVID-19 cases and hospi- holding signs that read “Black Lives Matter. We pledge to fight racism where we ficials. Minnesota police. see it. Today that fight is with MOMS Club International. – Former MOMS Club of Rules changing with the talizations rise. All schools When hundreds of Los Feliz.” start of the school year only in Los Angeles County, like MOMS Club members weeks away left some educa- much of the nation, closed pushed back, saying anti-rac- the statements/resources that the 150-member Los Feliz chap- tors irked for answers. in March and switched to re- ism was not a political stance, we’ve been requested to post ter, which formally disbanded Ronald Dauzat, the head- mote, online learning only, to but a humanitarian one, the imply that our members have by unanimous vote in July. master at Ribet Academy, said help prevent the spread of the organization returned auto- been racists before now,” ac- “Being anti-racist is not he was told he could apply novel coronavirus. mated responses saying chari- cording to media reports. and will never be ‘construed for a waiver around the third In hindsight, some dis- ties were barred from mak- More than 200 chapters as a political [act],’” read a week of July. He expressed tricts like Los Angeles Uni- ing political statements “and, nationwide had left the organi- statement announcing the frustration recently, saying he fied, have said online learning graphics like that collage and zation at press time, including see MOMS page 15 tried to contact the county for see WAIVER page 13

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WAIVER from page 12 phasizing “choice” numerous could have been done better. times, to instead turn to pri- Many students, the district vate schools or to assist with reported, never logged in each tutors or at-home learning. day or failed to turn in work. Additionally, nine par- Ultimately, LAUSD negated ents, including three who live grades for much of the course- in Los Angeles County, filed a work last spring. lawsuit July 21st against New- “It is critically important som and other state officials for our public health to open saying California has “placed schools this fall,” said Center politics ahead of the well-be- for Disease Control Director ing of children, and children’s

In order for a school or a school district to reopen, the county where they are located must be off the monitoring list for 14 consecutive days.

Dr. Robert R. Redfield, July important–indeed fundamen- 23rd in a released statement, tal–interest in receiving access which included guidance it to meaningful education.” said allowed for schools to re- They are demanding open safely. schools reopen for in-class in- “The CDC resources re- struction, citing emotional leased today will help parents, suffering, isolation, discipline SAFETY. HEALTH. LEARNING teachers and administrators issues and a lack of interest make practical, safety-focused among their children during the decisions as this school year shut down of schools last spring. begins. I know this has been a The complaint also states some OPEN / ENROLLING difficult time for our nation’s teachers never provided any live families. School closures have instruction, but “merely sent disrupted normal ways of life for work packets to the students to children and parents, and they compete independently.” have had negative health con- “California is the only community = strength sequences on our youth. CDC state in the U.S. that is man- is prepared to work with K-12 dating at the state level that schools to safely reopen while school districts not hold in- protecting the most vulnerable.” person classes, affecting mil- President Donald Trump, lions of students, rather than who has long advocated for re- leave that decision to the indi- opening as much of the nation vidual school district,” the 35- as possible, also said July 23rd, page complaint, filed in U.S. however, that some schools District Court, read. in the hardest hit COVID-19 The county’s Dr. Ferrer areas might need to delay fall said the reason for a waiver op- reopening plans. He addition- tion is that “with attention to ally said he would direct the infection control and social dis- federal government to with- tancing you can modify some hold funding for districts that of the risks in [school] settings. aren’t reopening, saying those That’s the reason why there was funds would instead go di- an appetite for making sure we rectly to parents, so they could offered a waiver application make a “choice,” he said, em- process across the state.”

Artists Wanted for Racial Equity Poster Contest, Students Welcome

“Hope for Unity, an art portant dialogue alive, espe- competition seeking poster de- cially in challenging times,” he signs to promote peace and ra- said. “And we hope that this cial equity, is seeking submis- will provide a thought-provok- sions for an October exhibit at ing, creative summer project for Silver Lake’s Neutra Museum students and adults alike during and Gallery and in the win- self-isolation. The added loss we dows of local businesses and are experiencing due to the pan- community organizations. demic reminds us how much we The inaugural contest, share in common.” timed to mark Diversity The top three artists will Month, was created by Steve receive cash awards, with ad- Meek of the Los Feliz and Sil- ditional gift certificates for top ver Lake Community Guide student participants. and will be sponsored by Submissions should be tele-therapy Baller Art Ware. Neutra Art 18” x 24” on canvas or illus- Curator Dulce Stein will host. tration board and are due by learning never stops According to Meek, the September 19th. Speech. Occupational. Behavior Therapy contest was inspired by recent peaceful protests sparked by To submit a poster design, the killing of George Floyd by email an image of your police on May 25th. artwork and contact info smileandwonder.com 323-644-9380 “We need to keep this im- to: [email protected]

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TEACHER from page 1 story. These were students days were just so hard. STREETS from page 2 But some just flat out hate screens. After I left Marshall, who did not have three years Unfortunately, our fed- program was essentially priva- the program. I swung by my own children’s of high school work habits to eral government has failed to tizing public streets by closing “This is such unnecessary Los Angeles Unified elementa- help them through and more manage the pandemic and so them to non-local traffic. waste of our tax dollars,” wrote ry school to pick them up. We of them disappeared. I was relieved when LAUSD “I’m all for slowing down Los Feliz resident Phideaux said goodbye to friends and Calls home and emails to finally announced a decision traffic on these streets. I’m all Xavier. “If you don’t want to live teachers and headed home. check in with missing students about Fall 2020. None of the for eliminating them as cut- on a street, move to a dead end.” One week later, I was helped me to understand that options were good, but at least through streets,” Gifford wrote. Ryu’s motion will move to meeting with students online some were outside the home the option not to open schools “However, any permanent so- City Council’s Transportation via Zoom. It was a relief to see as essential workers in grocery in August is safe. lution should not be a ‘locals committee for discussion after their faces and process the in- stores; some were babysitting For our most vulnerable only’ solution (as the current the council returns from its formation flooding us all. younger family members; students, in a school district signs declare). There are many summer recess in August. superior ways this could be ac- Los Feliz stakeholders can complished, such as one-way weigh in during public com- Unfortunately, our federal government has failed to manage the streets, turning some streets ment via Zoom or telephone pandemic and so I was relieved when LAUSD finally announced a into dead-ends, etc... which at the LFNC’s August 18th discourage traffic, but apply meeting, or by emailing info@ decision about Fall 2020. None of the options were good, but at least the same rules to everyone.” losfeliznc.org the option not to open schools in August is safe.

LFNC from page 3 there for such a wide range Transitioning to online some were taking care of sick made up of mostly working- is, we aren’t creating an array of issues; we know we aren’t learning was not easy. I had family members; some did not class families of color, I know of entirely new programs from capturing them all. If you to re-evaluate my curriculum have reliable internet and tech- that we need to do better to the ground-up. We’re making know of a program or re- and make choices about what nology; and some just could support them. I lay awake at sure the people who need these source that would be a fitting students had to know by the not get out of bed or off their night worrying about all those services know they exist, and addition to our directory, end of this experience. What screens to deal with school. It students who drifted away in we help connect our neighbors please drop us a line at info@ skills and content did they ab- was a true lesson in surrender- the spring. What will the fall to those services. It costs noth- losfeliznc.org. solutely need? And how was I ing to the moment and mak- bring for them? ing (except LFNC volunteer And if you need a hand going to keep them engaged ing the best of it for those who At the same time, I am so hours), and it creates a way to with something, give us a call when they were at home deal- could plug into our meetings proud that our union, UTLA, educate the community about at (323) 391-3411 and leave a ing with the pandemic, family and complete assignments. is advocating for the econom- all our city has to offer—and message, or email us at the ad- life and endless hours of lock- I took roll every day to ic support our students and there’s A LOT. dress above. There’s a solution down? watch my numbers and was families need at this time, and There are so many pro- out there for just about any Within the first two glued to my computer for hours, is also calling for California’s grams and organizations out problem. weeks, I quickly learned that trying to reconfigure lessons, wealthiest to pay their fair students needed space to talk answer messages from students share to support our schools. about their experiences, but and administrators, monitor (We should all Vote Yes on also wanted our regular con- class discussions on the web- Prop 15!) SCHIFF from page 11 presidency remains as true to- tent. Thankfully, my juniors based platform “Schoology,” We are going to need a lot determining trade policy, day as it was in February: were able to pivot pretty well, grade assignments and work to more resources and a concen- defending against foreign We know we can’t trust but those who were struggling make Zoom a safe and produc- trated effort to keep students interference in our elec- Donald Trump to do what’s in class before the lockdown tive space. Meanwhile, I was learning, to help keep families tions, or any other issue that right for this country. We can quickly began to drift away. also trying to help my own chil- safe and, eventually, to prepare comes across his desk. The sad, only trust he’ll do what’s right My freshmen were another dren navigate this crisis. Some for our return to campuses. irredeemable fact about this for Donald Trump.

PARENT from page 1 could plan lessons that were The plans were trying to re- sent in pictures of work when tired and wondering if you are successfully learned how to engaging and fun. Our first create a classroom in the home, I could, but it was hard. I was screwing your kids up. I worry shoot the questions back with, day was based on the TV show with activities that were better trying to be a mom, a teacher, the same thing every day. This “Well, why do you think? LEGO Masters, and our day was suited for a teacher and a room- planner and wife while also is new for ALL of us. How would that work? Where filled with sorting and count- ful of kids that could engage in trying to work part time. I urge you to be patient ing Legos, designing their own discourse and add new elements I hope when we start up with yourself as we continue could we look up that idea?” Lego creations and producing a and ideas to the lessons. again in August that the teach- moving forward in this new After 17 years in the edu- how-to manual for others to cre- I was looking at plans ers consider project-based learn- world and know that those cation world, the one thing I ate their own masterpieces. that were worksheets. No ing or choice boards that allow little eyes are watching you. want my students, the teachers You don’t have to be the and leaders I have worked with best teacher, have all the great- to know is that you should I love my neighborhood school, but the plans and expectations est crafts, or even check for question everything and that triggered my kids to say, “This isn’t school.” Or “That’s not how this understanding with each les- one person doesn’t know all is supposed to go,” or my favorite, “That’s not what my son. But what you have to do, the answers. teacher says.” The workbooks I put in front of them were a and I say this to every new I want my kids, my stu- teacher is, “You have to love dents and the adults I work reminder that home was not school. them, FIERCELY,” and you alongside to always sit in the already do that! seat of a learner. The really I planned for two weeks, one learns from a worksheet. students’ thinking to be at the Here’s a quote I share smart learners always try to find finding a new topic each day A worksheet can reinforce a center and parents to support with every teacher or school I the right person to direct them and planning activities where skill, but it’s not teaching. I ideas but not lead lectures. work with, from teacher Rita to the answer, or a new idea, or we could count, draw, read love my neighborhood school, Parents are looking to Pierson (she has a TED talk a new perspective. That person about and search for that topic but the plans and expectations teachers to lead the charge in that is amazing called Every isn’t going to be Mama most on nature walks while I waited triggered my kids to say, “This thinking about how distance Kid Needs a Champion): “Kids days. However, since distance for their school to send home isn’t school.” Or “That’s not learning is very different than don’t learn from people they learning started last spring, I direction. how this is supposed to go,” or in-class learning and how to don’t like.” find I am working that much I was getting tired, but my favorite, “That’s not what bridge that gap. I wish I had Be kind to yourselves. Be harder to find sources for my with three littles of differ- my teacher says.” The work- the answer, but I’m just a mom kind to others (from a social kids to seek out. ent abilities, the themed days books I put in front of them with three littles trying to get distance) and let’s get through When the lockdown started were a chance for me to engage were a reminder that home to 8 p.m. this. in March, my boys ages six and them all in joy of learning, was not school. This is my 17th year in ed- Lori Rosales is an educa- seven were no longer attending even if it meant 8 p.m. was So I went back to picking ucation. I have been a teacher, tional consultant. She lives in their local school and my five- double rum and Coke time for a theme and planning my own a principal and spent the last Atwater Village along with her year-old boy’s play-based day- momma. day. Sometimes the boys got few years coaching teachers husband Craig and their three care had also shut down. Sadly, when the plans did to pick the theme. “Day of pa- and leaders. For all you newly sons. Follow Lori and her home On Saturday I cried a bit, come from their teachers, they jamas” was a big hit. I utilized appointed teachers (parents), I teaching posts on Instagram @ but that Sunday I rallied. I were really hard for us to adopt. the resources from school and know that you are scared and robrohomeschool Page 14 SCHOOL NEWS losfelizledger.com August 2020 Los Feliz Ledger

TRADER JOE’S from page 1 FRIEDMAN from page 11 ate urgent needs of my con- Corado’s death. The two offi- grant benefits to individuals stituents. They need help now. You can rely on my office cers who fired the rounds were who are waiting, through no to try and help if you need it. later cleared of wrongdoing by fault of their own, for benefits For anyone who is struggling the city’s Police Commission. that are pending because of with EDD, or any other state Corado’s family filed a identity verification. This is a issue, I urge you to reach out wrongful death suit against humanitarian crisis. I’ve also spent the last to us. We are here and we are the city in November 2018, few months personally calling ready to do what we can to and additionally requested constituents who are facing help. unedited video footage of the issues with EDD, helping en- In a crisis leadership is incident, both from the LAPD sure my staff has the resources crucial and there is no duty and Trader Joe’s store cameras. and information they need to more important to an elected The lawsuit remains ongoing, Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the Silver Lake Trader Joe’s July 19th help as many of our constitu- leader than to serve those they but the family received some to call for abolishing the police and to commemorate the two-year anniversary represent. of Melyda Corado’s killing. Photo: Erin Hickey Pinheiro. ents as possible, and continu- footage this May after signing ing to lobby the administra- If you or someone you a confidentiality agreement, failing to hold the LAPD ac- ing to kill a black man, and they tion to fix this. But there’s only know requires help, or if you according to court documents. countable and said that the just didn’t care who—they fired so far that any legislator can go have an idea or question, Protesters at the July please reach out to me with mayor had not attended his eight rounds,” Alberto Corado unless big structural changes 19th march carried “Justice sister’s funeral because he was take place. any comments, questions, or said. “One of them hit the sus- for Mely” signs and sunflow- preparing for a since aban- The state must audit the concerns through my District ers—Corado’s favorite flow- doned presidential run. pect, one hit Mely and killed entire EDD to better under- Office at (818) 558-3043 or er—while speakers called for He then led protesters in a her. Six bullets unaccounted for. stand the core issues. But an Assemblymember.Friedman@ abolishing the LAPD and the chant of: “[expletive] Garcetti.” That could have been anybody. audit will not fix the immedi- Assembly.ca.gov. resignations of LAPD Chief A Garcetti spokesperson It could have been anybody in Michel Moore and Los Ange- did not respond to a request this community who thinks Advertise in the les Mayor Eric Garcetti. for comment on deadline. Corado’s brother Alberto, “Mely was killed because cops are good.” Los Feliz Ledger who spoke at the demonstra- the LAPD was trying to kill a The LAPD declined to (323) 741-0019 tion, criticized Garcetti for black man. … They were try- comment.

MOMS from page 12 and Mexico border. ways kind of brushed it aside gagement. Village. Empower- barrier,” said LeGrande. disbandment on the Los Feliz “They put the kibosh on because it was easy—we were ment.” is in the process of re- “Moms have their hands MOMS Club Facebook page. that,” said LeGrande. “…They under [the national organiza- ceiving 501c3 nonprofit status, in so many different aspects, “To label anti-racism as such thought it was political in na- tion’s] umbrella, but we were and expects to begin accepting whether its economic respon- is not only misinformed and a ture because it was during the sort of autonomous. It turns new chapters in August or Sep- sibilities or education responsi- cowardly attempt to use non- border crisis.” out we weren’t the only ones tember, according to LeGrande. bilities,” she said. “As a neigh- profit status as a shield, but it Additionally, she said, doing that.” “A lot of chapters are in a borhood with more money and perpetuates racism itself.” the organization has long Now, LeGrande said, the state of limbo” after leaving the more advocacy, we can model According to former Los discriminated against work- former members of the Los Fe- MOMS Club, LeGrande said. that for other areas that don’t Feliz MOMS Club President ing mothers, prohibiting liz MOMS Club have decided “They’re stuck in a place where have the same level of advocacy Misty LeGrande, while the chapters from holding eve- to create their own umbrella it can be difficult to grow.” and empower those moms with Rancho Santa Maria incident ning meetings, limiting the organization, which other MAEVE will offer pro- additional resources.” was the final straw, the Los number of weekend events, chapters can join. gramming, workshops and re- Feliz chapter has long been at and using language that im- The organization, called sources to help smaller chapters For updates on the odds with the parent organiza- plies stay-at-home moms are MAEVE, which stands for thrive, with sliding scale dues, new organization, visit tion over some of its policies. better mothers. “Motherhood. Alliance. En- “so that fiscal entry is never a wearemaeve.com A little over a year ago, “Being in Los Feliz, about she said, the Los Feliz chapter 85% of our moms are primar- CAMELOT KIDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER tried to organize a fundraiser ily working full time, with for Immigrant Families To- maybe some freelancers and gether, a charity organization part-timers and some stay-at- dedicated to reuniting families home moms too,” according separated at the United States to LeGrande. “We had al-

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