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Ryu uses first 100 days to n TowerIconic sign Recordsrestored to spin for one more day for documentary By‘change GreGory Cornfield the conversation’ premiere tonight Councilman David Ryu, 4th By Jessie linGenfelter District, recently celebrated his first 100 days in office. He visited the Tower Records on Sunset offices of Park Labrea News and Boulevard will open its doors Beverly Press for a question and again – for one night only. The answer session with the editorial former record store will play host staff. The following is part one of to the premiere of “All Things the discussion with the councilman Must Pass,” a documentary by regarding his time representing the Colin Hanks about Tower district, the response to mansioniza- Records’ empire that spanned 200 tion and management of the Greek stores in 30 countries from 1960 Theatre. to 2006. For added authenticity, Q: What are you most proud of photo by Gregory Cornfield the film’s producer has partnered so far about your time in office? Councilman David Ryu, said he is with the building’s current own- photo by Jessie Lingenfelter A: “I can’t pick what I’m more ers, Gibson Guitars, to restore the happy with what he accomplished Tower Record’s iconic sign has been restored and will open for one night proud of, so I’ll name a few. The exterior sign for its private screen- interim control ordinance (ICO) to in 100 days in office. ing tonight. for the screening of documentary “All Things Must Pass” on Oct. 15. prevent mansionization is one. work. They helped mobilize the The bright yellow and red sign “I did not think that we were at the curve of 8801 Sunset Blvd. Landau, vinyl listening tables and munity and the neighborhood. My community and got [their] buy-in a vinyl recording booth sponsored hope is that they will see the film going to be able to do it in the first and input and all the necessary has stirred feelings of nostalgia in 100 days, but the communities are community members – a few by Pabst Blue Ribbon. The pre- as a battle cry for the neighbor- steps for us to move it through. And so organized. There are still a few hopeful passersby have even miere will host the band Eagles of hood and that this building will because of their support we intro- communities like Laurel Canyon stopped to ask when it will Death Metal live, a throwback to continue to be a cool space for duced it in record speed. That’s that also want the ICO. But reopen. While it won’t be open for the days when rock and roll bands everyone,” said Sean Stuart, pro- what you call collaboration.” performed in the parking lot. ducer of “All Things Must Pass.” Brookside, Sycamore Square and shoppers to browse retail, its inte- See Ryu page 21 rior will feature artwork from “We’ve had people tell us about Tower Records filed for bank- Sherman Oaks – they did so much “Rock ‘n’ Roll Billboards of the how Tower Records was a desti- ruptcy in 2006 and closed its Sunset Strip” by artist Robert nation that galvanized the com- See Tower page 22 Barham offramp to close permanently this weekend nRyu, residents team up to purchase mountain n and targeting a completion by “Let’s Buy a Mountain” Announcement comes mid-December,” said Cindy months before originally Gardner, NBCUniversal spokes- launched crowd funding woman. “The closure of the campaign for $1.6 million expected southbound Barham offramp is By Jessie linGenfelter By GreGory Cornfield necessary to ensure the safety of the workers and motorists and In an effort to protect existing The California Department of prepare for the final stages of this wildlife and natural vegetation, a Transportation (Caltrans) last important new improvement in group of residents and activists week announced construction on the area. Once completed, this started the Let’s Buy a Mountain a new Hollywood (101) Freeway new onramp will take 70 percent project, and they have their sights onramp is ahead of schedule, of Universal Studios traffic off set on a 17-acre plot of land for $1.6 requiring the closure of the local streets and directly on the million in Laurel Canyon. Barham offramp later this week freeway.” At a press conference on instead of next spring, as origi- The news further upset a com- Wednesday, the group discussed its nally planned. munity association that has been plan to maintain the space in the “We are ahead of schedule on fighting to keep the ramp open Hollywood Hills, and encouraged the new southbound 101 onramp See Barham page 21 community members to consider donating to its crowd source cam- photo courtesy of 4th District Office paign to reach the benchmark goal Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, has pledged to match “Let’s Buy a of $50,000 by Nov. 2. The full Mountain” project’s fundraising campaign dollar-for-dollar through amount is due in 18 months. To Quimby funds at a press conference on Wednesday. date, Let’s Buy a Mountain has raised almost $20,000. “This is an opportunity that The Laurel Canyon Association Councilman David Ryu, 4th comes once in lifetime. An oppor- (LCA), in partnership with the District, announced that his office tunity to permanently preserve Mountains Recreation and will help with the fundraising by green space, protect the fundamen- Conservation Authority (MRCA), matching dollar-for-dollar the tal importance of wildlife habitats Citizens for Los Angeles Wildlife amounts raised until Nov. 2, up to and secure the future of our residen- $15,000. The funds will are avail- tial neighborhoods,” Ryu said. “We (CLAW) and the Laurel Canyon able because of the State Quimby cannot let this moment pass by. Land Trust (LCLT), entered the Act, which supplies provisions Please donate today so this impor- agreement to buy the 17 acres Photo by Gregory Cornfield reserved for acquiring parkland or tant piece of L.A.’s greenbelt will between Lookout Mountain funding improvements at existing be forever removed from the threat Avenue and Stanley Hills Drive The Barham ramp will be permanently closed Oct. 17 despite it still parks to serve residents. of development.” See mountain page 22 being the subject of a lawsuit appeal.

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Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 3 October 15, 2015 Council OKs rules to address Discretionary dangers caused by drones task force n have reasonable protections in Unmanned aircreaft place.” scrutinizes to stay five miles away Wesson’s spokeswoman from airports Vanessa Rodriguez said the coun- By edwin folven cil president became very con- funding cerned about the issue when he learned about drones interfering n The Los Angeles City Council with firefighting aircraft. Panel considers three approved a measure Wednesday “He wanted to act to make sure projects at first meeting that restricts where operators can that wasn’t an issue we would be By edwin folven fly unmanned aircraft, also known faced with in the city of Los as drones. Angeles,” Rodriguez said. A task force created by Los photo by Edwin Folven The measure was co-authored Englander added that there are Angeles City Councilman David legitimate uses for unmanned air- Councilman David Ryu will not provide $50,000 from his office’s discre- by Los Angeles City Council Ryu, 4th District, to review discre- President Herb Wesson, 10th craft, both for hobbyists and in tionary funding account for a project involving Miracle Mile cultural insti- tionary funding met for the first time District, and Councilman Mitchell commercial applications. He said tutions and the Miracle Mile Chamber of Commerce. Englander, 12th District. It with the recent proliferation of on Oct. 8 and began reviewing approximately $600,000 in alloca- restricts drone operators from fly- drones being flown, something ing more information about what the Museum Row as a cultural destinations made by Ryu’s predecessor ing their aircraft within five miles had to be done. money will be used for. tion, and it had not been spent. Tom LaBonge during the final of an airport without prior autho- With the $50,000 for the Museum On Wednesday, Montemayor said weeks of his tenure. rization, restricts operators from “A drone can Row project, Ryu said on Monday the council office is not moving for- flying the aircraft out of their line The task force reviewed three actually take down that the funding was for a traffic con- ward with providing the funding, of sight, restricts drones from allocations – $50,000 for a collabo- sultant for the project, and he said even though the task force recom- being flown in any way that inter- an aircraft.” rative project between the cultural that the money had already been mended that the money be provided. feres with a manned aircraft, and institutions of Museum Row and the spent. The original motion put forth “We heard from the task force and mandates that drones only be Miracle Mile Chamber of -Councilman Mitch Englander by then-Councilman LaBonge states from members of the community flown during daylight hours. The Commerce, $25,000 for the the $50,000 is for the Los Angeles and we will not be moving forward measure also restricts drones from 12th District Independent Shakespeare Co., and County Museum of Art (LACMA). [with the funding]. We are happy to being flown above 400 feet in ele- $2,500 for the Petersen Automotive According to John Rice, marketing talk to them about it,” Montemayor vation and closer than 25 feet to an “Two million were sold last Museum. director for LACMA, the project is said. “[It] wasn’t exactly clear if they individual other than the operator year alone, nationwide,” The nine-member task force rec- and operator’s assistant, excluding Englander added. “They have lit- an equal collaboration between had used the funding or not used the ommended providing the funds to Miracle Mile institutions including funding. [Chief planning and land landing and takeoff. Lastly, the erally grounded a lot of aircraft in the Independent Shakespeare Co., first-responder scenarios.” the Craft and Folk Art Museum, the use deputy] Renee Weitzer, who had measure stipulates that operators which stages plays in Griffith Park will not be allowed to operate any The Federal Aviation Academy Museum, the La Brea Tar been involved in the process before and had already spent its own money unmanned aircraft in a reckless Administration (FAA) is currently Pits & Museum, LACMA and the and understands the details was able manner. working on new rules for on productions last summer in antic- Petersen Museum, as well as the to provide more context.” Failure to comply with the reg- unmanned aircraft flown by hob- ipation of being funded by the city, Miracle Mile Chamber of Carroll said museum officials will ulations could result in misde- byists. U.S. Rep Adam Schiff is according to Ryu’s communication’s Commerce. consider how to proceed. meanor charges. Authorities will urging for new regulations based director, Estevan Montemayor. The Miranda Carroll, communications The task force will review all dis- review the measure to determine on their interference with firefight- task force postponed making a rec- director for LACMA, said the fund- cretionary funding in the 4th what penalties will be instituted. ing aircraft. Sen. Dianne Feinstein ommendation on the allocation to ing would be for a consultant for a District, but started with the Englander said he called for the has introduced the Consumer the Petersen Museum pending fur- project aimed at rebranding and pro- $600,000 committed by LaBonge motion to ensure drones are oper- Drone Safety Act, which calls for ther review, as Ryu’s office is await- moting the Miracle Mile and See task force page 20 ated safely, particularly near emer- geo-fencing technology to be gency response aircraft. Earlier installed in drones that would reg- this year, firefighting aircraft were ulate altitude, as well as collision- rerouted after an operator flew a avoidance software that would drone over a brush fire in San enable pilots and air traffic con- Estate Sales Bernardino County. In August, a trollers to detect drones before drone operator allegedly interfered they get close to manned aircraft. with a police helicopter as it flew The legislation will likely be e90210.com over a crime scene in Hollywood. included in a package of bills relat- “A drone can actually take ing to aviation and the FAA that Presents.... down an aircraft,” Englander said. Congress will consider before 1406 Belfast Dr Hollywood Hills Sunset “We are trying to make sure we March. West Hollywood, Plaza Estate Filled with CA 90069 Antiques & Uncommon Treasures

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By edwin folven Reward renewed for murder ofthe disabled sidewalk near the intersection man of Hollywood Boulevard and The Los Angeles City Council has Highland Avenue. It is unclear what renewed a $50,000 reward for a sus- led to the confrontation, but witness- pect who allegedly punched a dis- es told police that the suspect abled man riding a mobility scooter punched Rodriguez in the face, in Hollywood on Sept. 21, 2014, causing him to fall. Witnesses called causing him to fall and strike his police, but the suspect fled before head on the pavement. photo courtesy of LAPD officers arrived. The victim, Louie Rodriguez, 54, According to O’Farrell’s commu- Police released a photo of a sus- of Monterey Park, was taken to nications director Tony Arranaga, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where pect (left) wanted in the murder. police have obtained footage of the he remained in a coma until he died suspect and another man boarding a on Oct. 6, 2014. Police hope the anyone with knowledge of this Metro Red Line subway train short- reward will generate leads about the heinous crime to step forward so we ly after the incident and riding to the suspect, who was described by wit- can have justice in this case.” North Hollywood station. They exit- nesses as wearing distinctive “ear Det. John Skaggs, with the Los ed the train in North Hollywood and extenders,” or gauges. Councilman Angeles Police Department’s West immediately boarded a southbound Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, initi- Bureau Homicide Unit, said investi- Red Line Train and returned to the ated the reward shortly after the inci- gators have few leads to follow. He Hollywood and Highland station. said rewards can be helpful in gener- When the suspects saw police activ- photo by Jessie Lingenfelter dent and called for its renewal. “It is surprising that no one has ating leads, and he hopes someone ity near the intersection, they Sunset Boulevard was closed Wednesday morning in front of the come forward with information will come forward. allegedly got back on a southbound Comedy Store while police investigated a homicide that occurred on involving the death of Louie Rodriguez, a Navy veteran, had subway train and continued to an the comedy club’s patio. Rodriguez, a U.S. military veteran, attended the Sunset Strip Music unknown destination. Skaggs said especially when the assault occurred Festival in West Hollywood on Sept. he could not confirm the informa- with several bystanders in close 21, 2014 and went to Hollywood tion. The suspect is described as a proximity,” O’Farrell said. “This prior to heading home. The Hispanic or African American man type of brutality should never be tol- unknown suspect allegedly con- in his early 20s, six feet tall with a erated anywhere in the city of Los fronted Rodriguez at approximately lean build. Anyone with information Victim murdered at Comedy Angeles, and we are pleading with 12:40 a.m. as he rode his scooter on is asked to call (213)382-9470.

By edwin folven Store on the SunsetOlive Drive. Strip West Hollywood Mayor Detectives with Los Angeles Lindsey Horvath said the murder County Sheriff’s Department had caused concern among city Homicide Bureau are searching officials, and the city is working for a suspect who shot and killed with the sheriff’s department to a man early Wednesday morning locate the perpetrator. at the Comedy Store in West “Incidents like [the] shooting Hollywood. remind us why our city has taken The shooting occurred at such a strong leadership role in approximately 12:49 a.m. at the the conversation about gun con- club at 8433 Sunset Blvd. The trol,” Horvath said. “We want unidentified victim, who was every community to be free from struck by multiple gunshots, was this kind of senseless violence taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical that happened in our city.” Center where he was pronounced Sheriff’s department investiga- dead at 1:36 a.m., said Los tors are reviewing surveillance Angeles County Coroner’s camera footage, and hope that Office spokesman Ed Winter. additional witnesses observed the The victim was described as an incident and will contact investi- African American man in his 20s. gators. Sunset Boulevard Police said the victim was remained closed in both direc- standing on the club’s front patio tions from Sweetzer Avenue to with a group of people when a La Cienega Boulevard during the suspect walked up and started morning rush hour as the investi- shooting. Witnesses told police gation continued, causing traffic the suspect is an African delays in the surrounding area. American man who was wearing Anyone with information is a hooded sweatshirt. He was last urged to contact investigators at seen running northbound on (323)890-5500.

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Bynightclub edwin folven violations in Hollywood tion for failing to fix fire and safety hazards. Cashmere, located at 6757 Authorities will be cracking Hollywood Blvd., is under investi- down on code violations at night- gation for failure to adhere to con- clubs in Hollywood as part of a ditions of the club’s operating per- coordinated effort between the Los mit. Angeles Police Department, the O’Farrell cited underage drink- Los Angeles Department of ing, continuing to serve alcohol to Building and Safety, the Los intoxicated patrons and staying Angeles City Attorney’s Office and open after hours as examples of the office of Los Angeles City violations causing concern. He said Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th police are investigating the Aug. 23 District. death of a 20-year-old man at O’Farrell held a press conference Cashmere. Jose Silva, of Los on Hollywood Boulevard on Oct. 8 Angeles, collapsed after being to announce the crackdown, and involved in an altercation at the said it was prompted by violations club. Although police are still occurring in two nightclubs – the investigating the death and it hasn’t Hollywood Supper Club and been officially ruled a homicide, Cashmere – both of which are fac- O’Farrell said it is indicative of ing administrative or criminal vio- problems he does not want to see lations. continue in the Hollywood Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Entertainment District. Silva, who Feuer announced on Oct. 7 that the was described as a guest DJ at the owners of the Hollywood Supper club that night, should not have Club, located at 6675 Hollywood been there since he was under 21, Blvd., are facing a probation viola- See Authorities page 11 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 October 15, 2015 Prices so low they’ll knock your socks off!

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“L.A.’s Largest Selection of Floor Covering” 4849 Santa Monica Blvd. • (323)469-0063 • www.linocity.com 6 October 15, 2015 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Project launched to secure power to first-responders By GreGory Cornfield response capabilities after a natural power systems … [are] cleaner than disaster that could disrupt the elec- fossil-fuel generated electricity that Resiliency and sustainability trical grid. travels across hundreds of miles of were the words of the day as Los Garcetti served on the President wires.” Angeles and U.S. officials met at a Obama’s Climate Task Force and Moniz said the country needs to Hollywood Fire Station to launch a highlighted the need for grid-tied build new energy infrastructure in a pilot solar energy project to secure backup solar systems. Moniz said way that is “resilient to the many power for first-responders during Garcetti and Los Angeles have been risks that infrastructure faces,” emergencies. at the forefront of sustainable solu- including extreme weather such as Mayor Eric Garcetti, tions. drought, heavy rains, rising seas or Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th “We look forward to partnering wildfires. District and LAPD Chief Ralph with Los Angeles because it’s a Moniz said the country learned a Terrazas welcomed U.S. Secretary model for what can be done in other lesson with Hurricane Sandy with of Energy Ernest Moniz to the sta- cities,” Moniz said. “We cannot how the energy infrastructure is tion at 1327 Cole Ave. last Friday to address the climate problem suc- interdependent to a fault. also discuss energy and climate cessfully, globally, without having “This project with solar energy at resiliency as part of National strong contributions from cities.” the fire stations addresses one of photo by Gregory Cornfield Energy Action Month. Garcetti said the nation’s electri- those interdependencies that we U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz, left, talks to Los Angeles Mayor The Resilient Solar Pilot Project cal grid is also vulnerable to cli- saw when there was fuel available Eric Garcetti Friday after the launch of a pilot program to secure energy involves installation of a solar ener- mate-related disruptions like and they had no access to it because for first-responders. gy system, tied to both the electrical drought, extreme heat, and the electricity grid was down for so grid and backup battery power. The increased fires. long,” Moniz said. “It looks at all parts of the coun- Koretz pointed to the “crippling,” project is aimed to help reduce “We have one of the most reli- Moniz also announced the try and brings out the key threats to months-long fire season in the energy use, enhance energy securi- able power systems in the country, release of the U.S. Department of that part of the world. I regret to say western U.S., floods in South ty and maintain crucial emergency but if the power goes out in L.A., Energy report “Climate Change and this part of world occupies quite a Carolina, failing dams and flash services in the event of earthquakes we must make sure our emergency the U.S. Energy Sector: Regional few pages in terms of the threats floods in Utah. or climate-related disruptions. It operations are up and running,” the Vulnerabilities and Resilience that the mayor mentioned,” Moniz “It’s getting scary,” Koretz said. can boost the city’s emergency mayor said. “On-site resilient solar Solutions.” said. See project page 20 Hollywood cool with Kool & the Gang

photo by Bob Freeman The pop music group Kool & The Gang received the 2,560th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Oct. 8 at 7065 Hollywood Blvd. The group is composed of members Robert “Kool” Bell, Ronald Khalis Bell, Dennis “DT” Thomas and George Brown. The star was presented in the recording category. Kool & The Gang is known for songs such as “Celebration,” “Jungle Boogie,” “Ladies Night” and “Get Down On It.” Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 October 15, 2015

Trans Chorus of Los Angeles members find their voices n had been a cathedral music director Ohio every two weeks. Vocalists will have first for many years, when she transi- She has spent much of her time tioned to a woman at the age of 57, working with the LGBT Center of concert on Transgender she lost her employment and her Los Angeles, the Transgender Day of Remembrance family’s house. She said this with a Economic Empowerment Project, By JESSIE LINGENFELTER smile, though, as she explained that the West Hollywood Transgender even though she felt very low, she Advisory Board, GLAAD, Human has maintained her marriage of 35 Rights Campaign, LA Pride and Founding members of Trans years and good relationships with other groups to promote and steer Chorus of Los Angeles (TCLA) are her adult children and her parents. the chorus. determined to give a voice to a “I had a wonderful safety net as Gay Men’s Chorus Los Angeles group that has been silenced far as love and affirmation – not (GMCLA) began working with throughout history. The recently- everyone has that,” Deaton said. TCLA six months ago to help build founded chorus is creating a safe Later, she founded the Diverse the framework for fiscal plans and and encouraging space for expres- City Youth Chorus in Cincinnati, forming a community. Kevin sion, personal development and which is the only queer arts youth Bolling, philanthropy director for photo courtesy of Trans Chorus of Los Angeles leadership for transgender, intersex, program in Ohio. She presently GMCLA, said the groups are similar Pictured are, from left, Lisa Marchbanks, Trans Chorus of Los Angeles queer/questioning and allies. TCLA splits her time – nine days in Los executive director; Lindsey Deaton, artistic director; and James Wen, See Trans Chorus page 20 will hold its first rehearsal on Oct. Angeles for TCLA and five days in operations manager, at their first meet and greet mixer. 18 and will perform for the Transgender Day of Remembrance on Nov. 20. TCLA is the first of its kind in California and is the first chorus for transgender and gender-expansive people in the nation that also has a transgender artistic director. “One of the primary objectives is to recognize our place in the ecology and change the environment so it’s safer. We want to have a chance to reach folks that may not other- wise be exposed to transgender people and give positive lived experiences,” said Lindsey Deaton, artistic director of TCLA. One of the two other transgender choruses in the country is located in Boston and does not perform in public. Deaton said there is no safe place for transgender, gender-fluid and gender-expansive people, and their community is “under siege.” TCLA cites statistics that transgender people are more often victim- ized and killed than gay and lesbian people in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, and they account for 72 percent of the victims of hate-related homicides. In addition, 41 percent of transgender people attempt suicide. “It has been discussed within our steering committee whether we need to keep our performances private in order to protect our people, and my answer is no,” Deaton said. “In Los Angeles, our community is trying to create social change so trans people don’t feel like they have to extinguish their lives. Somewhere in [a small city], there could be a kid that needs to see trans folks living their truth and expressing themselves.” Not only is TCLA determined to represent a community that has little public exposure, it also intends to empower transgender and gender-expansive people by teaching them to love their own voices and perform with courage. One of the biggest struggles transgender people face, both before and after transitions, is when their voices and bodies do not seem to go together, according to TCLA. The choral group will help transgender people find their voices and will help with vocal placement, but will not classify their ranges in the classic binary sense. “My voice is one of the very few things that betrays me – many males transitioning to female are constantly mis-gendered because of their voice,” Deaton said. “It will be very interesting to see where all of our voices [come] together. It’s an exciting idea.” Deaton added, while she sometimes wishes she could change her deeper voice to soprano or alto, she has learned to love her own voice, as it shares her narrative and needs to be heard, just like others of the transgender community. Deaton explained that though she 8 October 15, 2015 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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A new senior lead officer from for Wilshire Division cadets the Los Angeles Police Department’s Wilshire Division has been assigned to address crime in the Melrose District. Senior lead officer Inga Wecker started patrolling the district on Oct. 4 and is hoping to meet as many people as possible to get a better idea of community concerns. Wecker is a 10-year LAPD veteran who grew up in the Hancock Park/Koreatown area and previously served in different assignments photo courtesy of LAPD at the Wilshire Division. She is Senior lead officer Inga Wecker, who is pictured with senior lead officer responsible for an area bordered by Dave Cordova, plans to meet stakeholders and address crime issues in Romaine and La Brea avenues, and the Melrose District. Beverly and La Cienega Boulevards. Wecker succeeds gates and other preventive mea- “I want to remind people to be senior lead officer Art Gallegos, sures. She said violent crime is not aware of what’s going on,” Wecker who was assigned to the area a major problem in the Melrose said. photo courtesy of William Kidston before being promoted to sergeant area, but incidents occur periodical- Members of the public are invit- Dozens of people attended the Comedy Night with Jazz fundraiser and moving to the Pacific Division. ly. Three street robberies in the past ed to a meet-and-greet with Wecker on Oct. 9 at the El Rey Theatre, a benefit for the Los Angeles Police Wecker most recently worked at month in the Melrose area appear on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. at Department’s Wilshire Division and its cadet program. Pictured at the the LAPD’s Harbor Division, but to be unrelated, but the robberies Canter’s Deli, 419 N. Fairfax Ave. show with the cadets is Officer Tony Euyoque, of the Wilshire before that was a training officer in are a top concern, she said. People People are also encouraged to con- Division. T.C. Kim, of the Wilshire Division Community Police the Wilshire Division for three are urged to be cautious while get- tact her with their concerns at Advisory Board, said donations are still being collected and the total years. She also served in the ting out of vehicles or walking to (213)793-0708, or by emailing is expected to top last year. For information, call (323)258-1589 or Wilshire Division during her first and from destinations. [email protected]. visit www.wilshirepc.com. year on the police force before taking assignments at the LAPD’s 77th Street Division and Operations West Bureau. 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AIDS Walk raises ‘EveryHomeboy Industries Angeleno is preparing 10,000Counts’ men and women at eachHomeboy’s year family here, and run/walkI am now a respon- for the 2015 Every Angeleno as they work to overcome their sible and giving mother,” said Counts 5K Run/Walk and Festival pasts, reimagine their futures and Pamela Diaz, assistant manager of $2.3 million for services presented by KPCC on Saturday, break the cycle of gang violence. Homegirl Café. Oct. 24. Representatives of more “This event is much more than a Diaz and colleague Fallon Tooks than 1,000 businesses, school fundraiser,” said Homeboy are working on a challenge to raise groups, faith communities, civic Industries founder Father Greg $30,000 by selling tickets for a organizations and elected officials Boyle. “It’s a unique opportunity $10,000 cash prize raffle. Proceeds have registered to participate in the for men, women and children from will cover a year’s training and sup- 5K run/walk. The festival will all backgrounds, many of whom port services for a new client at include a 1K Kiddie Run, an art have been relegated to the margins Homeboy Industries. The drawing exhibition, activities for children of society, to come together in com- will take place on Oct. 24. and the inaugural Homegirl Café munity and celebrate the worth of An art walk, kids activities and Thousand Friend Brunch. KROQ every Angeleno.” marketplace open at 6 a.m. On-site DJ Richard Blade will provide Each year, thousands of formerly registration and packet pickup runs music, and KPCC health reporter gang-involved and previously from 6-7:30 a.m., followed by a Rebecca Plevin will serve as master incarcerated men and women pass complimentary yoga class at 7 a.m. of ceremonies. Last year’s festival through Homeboy Industries’ Boyle will make announcements at attracted more than 4,000 commu- doors. They are welcomed into a 7:45 a.m., followed by the 5K run nity members to Homeboy community of mutuality, kinship official start at 8 a.m. and the Kids photo courtesy of APLA Industries’ headquarters downtown. and respect, and receive holistic ser- 1K Fun Run at 9 a.m. An awards All proceeds raised during the vices ranging from tattoo removal ceremony will be held at 9:30 a.m. AIDS Walk Los Angeles was held on Oct. 11 in West Hollywood event will support job training and to anger management and parenting and the festival concludes at 1 p.m. and the surrounding neighborhoods in support of people living with services at Homeboy Industries, a classes. For registration, fundraising, HIV/AIDS. More than 20,000 people participated in the event, which Los Angeles-based gang rehabilita- “Homeboy has given me a sec- donations and information, visit since 1985 has raised more than $80 million for AIDS Project Los tion/re-entry program that supports ond chance at life. I have a second www.everyangelenocounts.org. Angeles (APLA) and 20 other L.A. County HIV/AIDS service organizations. The beneficiaries of the funding provide services to thousands of people living with HIV/AIDS. The funding is also used for HIV prevention. “[The] high temperatures did not stop our supporters from turning out in massive numbers and raising $2,375,946,” said AIDS Walk WeHoRecent record-breaking launches high waterview trailer, theconservation video is based on more diligentcampaign in finding ways to founder and senior organizer Craig R. Miller. “Just as they have since temperatures are reminding people the hit HBO series “Game of conserve water, particularly when it the beginning of the epidemic, this inspiring community continues to that the state remains in a severe Thrones.” Audiences go on a one- comes to future planning and land manifest the commitment, compassion, and power necessary to end drought. Despite predictions of El minute tour of what West use.” AIDS, regardless of the political, epidemiological or literal climate. Niño conditions and wet winter Hollywood might look like if the For information, visit AIDS Walk supporters are anything but fair-weather friends. They weather ahead, the state is still fac- water runs out. www.weho.org/waterconservation. tough it out with us year after year, no matter what.” ing one of the most severe droughts The video is available on the on record. city’s WeHoTV YouTube channel West Hollywood has intensified at https://youtu.be/ybKFa2X6RB8 its efforts to use less water and pro- Viewers of the video will have mote conservation. This week, the the opportunity to take a pledge to city is launching a water conserva- support and #changethecourse by RESTORING PUBLIC TRUST tion campaign aimed at encourag- texting WEHO to 77177. commit- ing residents and businesses to ing to restore 1,000 gallons of water IN CITY GOVERNMENT make adjustments to their daily to endangered rivers. routines in order to conserve water. The city’s water conservation When a City employee was caught drinking on the job, he was exposed on a leading “In the months since Governor campaign will also roll out an network’s _ Evening News. When the Mayor’s girl-friend moved in with him in his official Brown announced mandatory water advertising and social media effort residence, that was reported by the Los Angeles times. But when the staff of the reductions, Californians have called Keep it Dirty, featuring City Hall Reference Library was commended for “serving as an invaluable Resource’\ stepped up and cut back. West provocative imagery. Each ad no one outside City Hall ever heard about it. Hollywood has reduced its munici- comes complete with a suggestive pal water usage by getting the word water conservation message. out to residents and businesses that The campaign encourages people Together, these examples reflect an all-too-common situation. In Los Angeles and across water conservation is a top priori- to use less water by applying differ- the Country, bad news about government is more likely to be publ ished than good news. ty,” Mayor Lindsey P. Horvath. ent strategies, such as washing a car Regrettably, focusing attention on government foul-ups and failures, whi le virtually ignor- “Saving water must be a year-round monthly instead of weekly, which ing the valuable services it provides, fuels poisonous notions like “Government is the effort; it is as important during can save as much as 4,000 gallons cooler winter months as it is during of water each year. problem”, and “Government can’t do anything right.” a hot summer. We need to keep “The City of West Hollywood is In Los Angeles, City Hall can save itself from this unhealthy situation. Under the Charter, reminding our community, in cre- committed to conserving water dur- all Officers or Boards s are required to prepare an annual report related to their work. ative ways, that the drought is not ing this drought – the third driest in Those reports are to be presented to the Mayor and Council. Information as to the pur- over.” 119 years,” said Mayor Pro pose of those reports was not available. But it seems to me that, in addition to their The city’s new water-conserva- Tempore Lauren Meister. “In addition campaign features a 60-second tion to developing this vibrant and intended purpose, the annual reports required by the Charter could be used to serve a public service announcement educational ad campaign to raise vital publ ic purpose. (PSA) video: “Winter is Coming! awareness of new drought mitiga- But the Drought is Far From Over.” tion measures and regulations, my Now, I ·assume Charter Section 21 6 is properly enforced. I assume all the Boards Designed as a mock TV-series pre- hope is that we, as a city, can be and Officers submit thoughtful reports that accurately reflect the work they do. I assume the Mayor and the Council do what they ‘re expected to do with all those reports. Then, when the reports have saved their intended purpose, the Mayor and Counci l President should schedule a press conference and make all the reports avai Ban on micro-beads signed into law lable to the public. Micro-plastic particle abrasives, mental protection by banning this commonly referred to as pervasive source of plastic pollu- “microbeads,” are banned under tion. While other states have passed Consider how my suggestion might be implemented in a given Council District. As an legislation signed on Oct. 8 by similar regulations, AB 888 was Officer of the City, The Council Member would prepare an annual report on the work of Gov. Jerry Brown. carefully crafted to avoid any loop- his District. He would explain how constituents’ requests were handled. He would explain Microbeads are commonly used holes that would allow for use of how he chaired a Council Committee, and how he contributed to Council debates. His in facial scrubs, soaps and tooth- potentially harmful substitutes.” factual report would take credit for all his District’s work. paste. The legislation, AB 888, Bloom said microbeads con- authored by Assemblyman Richard tribute approximately 38 tons of Bloom (D-Santa Monica), estab- plastic annually to waterways and Other Boards and Officers would prepare annual reports related to their work. lishes the strongest protections in the marine environment. Although Together, those reports could help Angelenos understand what they get for the the country against the use of the tiny, the size of microbeads is actu- tax dollars they send City Hal l. Taken individually, the reports would demonstrate unnecessary and potentially toxic ally the biggest problem. Plastic how big and complex -and therefore, how expensive-City government is. micro-plastic beads. microbeads used as exfoliants are “AB 888 is a comprehensive washed down the drain. They are solution to the growing problem of generally not recoverable through Making annual reports available to the public would represent a huge commitment to microbead pollution. A recent ordinary wastewater treatment, and transparency and accountability. Over time, those values would improve the services study found a staggering amount of subsequently are discharged into Angelenos get from the City. And improved services would generate trust in, and sup- micro-plastic pollution in the San the environment. As a result, plas- port for, City government. It’s a WIN-WIN situation! Francisco Bay, but these beads tic microbeads are found in oceans, have also been found in the open and inland waterways worldwide. ocean, rivers and the Great Lakes,” A single product can contain as Samuel M. Sperling [email protected] (626)576-8396 10-15-15 Bloom said. “California steps for- many as 350,000 polyethylene or ward to lead the nation in environ- polypropylene microbeads. 10 October 15, 2015 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 October 15, 2015

AuthoritiesFrom page 4 crackdown on nightclubs the councilman added. Superior Court. cers will be patrolling the neighbor- “The long list of permit violations Capt. Peter Zarcone, of the hoods around Hollywood at a handful of Hollywood night- LAPD’s Hollywood Division, said Boulevard on Oct. 31. Authorities clubs is unacceptable,” O’Farrell although police have not noted an will also be looking for violations in said. “These violations adversely increase in reports of problems at the nightclubs. affect the health, safety and well- Hollywood nightclubs, officers rou- “We don’t want to paint all club being of those who live and work in tinely deal with people who leave operators with the same brush,” the area and endanger the lives of the clubs and are intoxicated in pub- Zarcone added. “There are some out their own patrons.” lic. Authorities said the crackdown there who are good members of the Frank Bush, executive officer for will occur in the weeks leading up to community, and there are some who the Los Angeles Department of Halloween, which Zarcone are purely profit-motivated. The Building and Safety, said the own- described as the “biggest night of LAPD is committed to working ers of Cashmere face an administra- the year” for law enforcement in hand-in-hand with our city partners tive hearing on Oct. 22 at 11 a.m. at Hollywood. Thousands of people to make Hollywood even safer.” Los Angeles City Hall for violations flock to the area, despite there being Bush said nightclubs must adhere of city codes. He declined to identi- no official Halloween event. to rules stipulated in their condition- fy specific violations prior to the “With [Halloween] being on a al use permits to operate, and can be hearing. Saturday this year, we are anticipat- ordered to close for repeated viola- photo by Edwin Folven A probation violation hearing for ing there will be more [people],” tions. He encouraged people who Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, was joined by Frank Bush the Hollywood Supper Club’s own- Zarcone added. “We will be observe violations at nightclubs to (left), executive officer for the Los Angeles Department of Building and ers will be held on Oct. 20 in deployed accordingly.” report them by calling 311, or by Safety, and Capt. Peter Zarcone, of the LAPD’s Hollywood Division, to Department 47 of the Los Angeles Approximately 300 police offi- visiting www.ladbs.org. announce a crackdown on Hollywood nightclubs for code violations.

requirements that property be com- to stop being part of the problem,” pletely covered in live-plant materi- Gatto added. “This legislation will al, Gatto added. AB 1164 seeks to allow water-conscious residents to GovernorGov. Jerry Brown has signs signed leg- billdences, allowing while preserving usethe ability ofto artifical reduce water usage. turf The legisla- equip homeowners with as many diversify their water-saving islation authored by Assemblyman of cities and counties to set aesthetic tion takes effect immediately. tools as possible to save water. efforts.” Mike Gatto (D-Glendale) that pro- and environmental standards. Homeowners attempting to install Additionally, AB 1164 affirms the hibits local governments from ban- The bill, AB 1164, protects home- drought-tolerant landscaping have ability of cities and counties to set ning water-conscious landscaping owners who install water-efficient faced barriers throughout the state, appropriate standards for the use of such as artificial turf at private resi- landscaping, and encourages others from bans on artificial turf to drought-tolerant landscaping, syn- WHAT IS A thetic grass and artificial turf, including water-permeability REVOCABLE requirements and limitations on TRUST? Letters to the Editor how much land may be covered by forced to gate my house and install hood vigilantism, and that is not certain types of materials. This week’s column will begin a Hollywood Sign security cameras. Vandalism has okay. His tacit approval of block- “With 60 percent of residential two-part series on the use of become a real problem, and while ing off access to public streets does water going to lawns and other out- Revocable Trusts (Living Trusts). access remains people out of the area are quick to not sit well with me and does not door uses, it’s time for government contentious dismiss this as “rich people prob- give me hope for a solution that A revocable trust (sometimes lems,” many of us are not rich, hav- will satisfy both safety concerns referred to as a “living trust”) is a Re “Hollywood Sign access ing bought our homes decades ago and public access. written agreement between the points debated at town hall meet- on middle class incomes. Three of person creating the trust and the ing,” Oct. 8 Wesson to be my neighbors are elderly people Megan Okrand person creating the trust and the who moved here in the 1950s and Los Angeles person named to manage the If David Ryu is a man of his now live on Social Security. honored by word, he will make the smart, Regardless, none of us deserves to Your story on Oct. 8 about the assets of the trust (typically your- tough decisions that visionary lead- have our homes and neighborhoods sign problems contained an excel- Friendly House self during your lifetime). The ers make. Assuring public safety vandalized by people who think lent suggestion – replica sign Los Angeles City Council revocable trust will also name under the sign requires fencing and that they’re getting even with “rich installations! President Herb Wesson will be hon- the person and/or financial insti- replanting the illegally developed NIMBYs.” Hollywood and Highland should ored with the “Excellence In vista above Hollywood Park, the I don’t feel safe here anymore. If have painted a backdrop showing Service Award” at the 26th annual tution who would handle your home of two fires since 2011, the things don’t change, we’ll be sell- the sign with a nice blue sky. This Peggy Albrecht Friendly House assets in the event of your dis- most recent an arson fire in June. ing our house and moving back to same installation could be repeated awards luncheon, Saturday, Oct. 24 ability and their distribution in Most of the opposition to assur- the hills on the other side of the at LAX, the new Academy at 11 a.m. at The Beverly Hilton the event of your death. ing safety first comes from people freeway, where we lived before, Museum and maybe the [Griffith] Hotel. who live far away from our daily and never experienced these prob- Observatory and the Grand Park. It Wesson joins previously A revocable trust may be amend- risk to life from fire. Hiking here is lems. Tom LaBonge ruined this would serve as a background for announced honorees including tele- ed or revoked by you at any time risky, too. Fire does not favor any- neighborhood, and David Ryu people who just want to have a vision personality, designer and one. Chaos, and individual anar- during your life, as long as you promised to fix it. I’m counting on photo of themselves with the sign. actress Kelly Osbourne and singer- are competent. The terms of chism via vandalism and choosing him to step up to the plate and get It should be free and they should be songwriter and musician Moby. anything but safety and respect for the job done. installed at the expense of the Celebrity fashion stylist and televi- your trust become irrevocable the law first is clearly seen in the chamber of commerce, as they own sion personality Brad Goreski will (not subject to change) after your lawlessness in Lake Hollywood Kathy Valentino the rights. host the event. death. Because a revocable trust and Beachwood. La Sombra Drive I am well aware of the lengths Peggy Albrecht Friendly House Other areas need to share the bur- contains provisions which direct tourists will go to for the opportuni- Los Angeles was the first residen- the distribution of your assets on den. It cannot rest on the shoulders Residents blocking streets with ty to get a good picture. This could tial program in the country for of one area that has the least infra- signs that state “Road Closed save them a lot of trouble and women recovering from alcohol or after your death, the trust acts structure, on tiny streets with no Residents Only Property of the relieve the stress on the neighbor- and drug abuse. Tickets start at as a “will substitute”. parking or curbs. This is not a pop- City of Los Angeles” on LADOT hood. $150. The Beverly Hilton Hotel is ularity contest. If Councilman Ryu Barricades is illegal. Taking the law located at 9876 Wilshire Blvd. For In so acting as a “will substi- does not make decisions now, he is into one’s own hands is never a William Bergmann information, call (323)904-4400 or tute”, the use of a revocable trust in effect, endorsing and approving way to find consensus, it only cre- Orange Grove Avenue visit www.FriendlyHouseLA.org. can, if implemented properly, the lawlessness up here. ates animosity. eliminate the need for the pro- We need planning and we need Solutions that are equitable can Ryu to step up now. Waiting for always be found if there is a desire. Expert Jewelry & bate of your assets held in the broad agreement is a pipe dream. Fire safety is everyone’s concern Watch Repairs MAJESTIC JEWELRY name of your trust, thus avoiding Just read the article’s quotes and no matter where one lives. The Batteries We have moved! additional legal and probate fees comments. open space is a precious gift for all Now upstairs at the Farmers Market upstairs, above the Newstand and perhaps, unnecessary delays residents of Los Angeles and is in the administration and distri- Tony Fisch enjoyed by people from miles 6333 W. 3rd St. #901• (323)933-0288 Lake Hollywood Estates around it, as it should be. bution of your estate.

I agree that the illegal “vista” Dean Okrand Kramer Law must be replanted and fenced. It is Los Angeles Group indeed a safety concern. In addition to the fire hazard from smoking, it I’d just like to add that David Stephen W. Kramer has become a popular party spot, Ryu’s office is aware of the neigh- 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 205 with people heading up there late at bors’ use of illegal barricades, yet Los Angeles, CA 90036 night to drink or get high. I live on has refused to do anything about it. (323)964-7100 the main street leading to the sign, While I understand this is a com- and I see them driving up there plex issue that needs a long-term a participating member of every night after dark. solution, in the meantime while we Union Things have gotten so bad in the work on one, Ryu’s office has been Privilege last few years that I have been culpable in allowing this neighbor- Network 12 October 15, 2015 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Röckenwagner; and Steve Samson RESTAURANT NEWS from Sotto. Wines from around the By Jill Weinlein world will be available. The Children’s Bureau is dedi- wineBY KYLE RACHAL cated to the preventing and treating host a dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 20 victims of child abuse. Tickets start RockSugar from 6 to 9:30 p.m. honoring at $250. 1828 Oak St., Careers through Culinary Arts www.all4kids.org/celebritychefs. new cocktails Program Los Angeles (C-CAP) A family with a he Century City hot spot program director Mitzie Cutler. passion for wine RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen The dinner will feature hors d’oeu- Oktoberfest Family owned estates and vine- Tis unveiling an updated cocktail vres served on the club’s rooftop, yards are the standard in European menu today, created in partnership followed by a three-course dinner at Plan Check winegrowing. Vineyards are passed with Top Chef and Food Network with wine pairings. Funds raised down from generation to genera- will support C-CAP, which pro- lan Check Kitchen + Bar is star Arnold Myint. New libations raising a stein to Oktoberfest tion, forging a bond between family include Thai mai tais and vides culinary scholarships, educa- and the earth. Grape growing and tion, job training and career guid- Pwith the return of chef Ernesto Malaysian margaritas that bring a Uchimura’s burger brat pack. wine making become more than fresh and exotic twist to the restau- ance to students at Los Angeles just jobs. They’re tradition, history high schools. McClain will lead a Oktoberfest culinary traditions rant’s Southeast Asian inspired such as pretzels, bratwurst and beer and a love for the land. Family-run cocktail menu. “Rocktail Hour” is C-CAP alumni lineup including and owned wineries are not as chef Raymond Alvarez, from Toca are offered. The burger selections held daily from 4-6:30 p.m. 10250 feature a pork and beef bratwurst prevalent in the United States as Santa Monica Blvd., (310)552- Madera; Dustin Trani, from Doma; they are in Europe, but among the pastry chef Ivan Marquez, from patty served on a homemade salt 9988. and pepper pretzel bun and topped noteworthy is Wild Hog Vineyards. Short Cake and Bouchon; pastry This small vineyard and winery is chef Anthony Greco, from with atomic beer mustard, beer braised sauerkraut and caramelized located in the newly formed Fort Lukshon and Father’s Office; pas- Ross-Seaview AVA on the Sonoma Culinary class try chef Donald Wressell; and onions. Accompaniments include French fries, salt and pepper mayo Coast and is run by Daniel and Wesdin Hernandez and Robert Marion Schoenfeld along with fam- at Café Pinot Valdovinos, from Fresh and Ready and a tall glass of Paulaner’s Oktoberfest Marzen. Only 15 burg- ily members and a handful of assis- articipants can learn the “Art of Foods. C-CAP alum and mixolo- tants. Wild Hog Vineyard grows a Charcuterie” at a class on gist Devin Espinosa, from The er brat packs are available each day for $15 through the end of October. variety of grapes and encompasses PSaturday, Oct. 17 from noon to 2 Church Key, will offer a special an orchard, vegetable garden and a p.m. at Café Pinot with executive signature cocktail called “The 1800 Sawtelle Blvd., (310)444- 1411; 351 N. Fairfax Ave., flower field on the property as well. chef Viet Pham, from the café’s sis- Mitzie.” C-CAP high school culi- Daniel oversees all aspects of wine- ter property, Ray’s and Stark Bar. nary students will assist the chefs. (323)591-0094; 1111 Wilshire Blvd., (213)403-1616. making, while Marion and their Students will learn during demon- Tickets are $125. 545 Figueroa St. children tend to the garden and strations and hands-on class partic- www.mitzie.bpt.me. orchard. Wild Hog Vineyards uti- ipation in the café’s intimate lizes traditional winemaking prac- kitchen. Featured ingredients Lunch at Terrine tices, hand harvesting, minimal include mortadella with sriracha. Celebrity chefs and errine owners Stephane intervention and dry farming. What Students can enroll in individual Bombet, François Renaud and sets Wild Hog apart from other classes or a series. A celebratory wine tasting Texecutive chef Kris Morningstar wineries is the extensive list of reception will follow with a sam- are introducing a lunch menu of unique varietals that are grown on the property, grapes rarely seen in pling of the charcuterie and domes- fundraiser classic French favorites, including California. Along with the usual cabernet, zinfandel, and pinot noir, the tic cheese, and wine selected by asa Vertigo will host a escargot; tartines; smoked chicken Schoenfelds produce single varietal bottles of montepulciano, san- Café Pinot’s general manager fundraiser for the Children’s breast with butter lettuce, avocado giovese, barbera, dolcetto and carignane. While all of the wines are Steve Meyer. CBureau on Thursday, Oct. 22 from and herb crème fraiche; French dip exquisite, the carignane stands out. This lesser known varietal, mostly The cost is $85 per person, per class. 6 to 9 p.m. Guests can enjoy tapas- sandwiches; and the Terrine burger, used as a blending grape, is normally found in old-world wine produc- 700 W. Fifth St., (213)239-6500, style dishes from innovative chefs made with truffle butter and ing countries. However, thanks to the unique location of the vineyard, www.patinagroup.com/artofcharcu- including Gino Angelini, from cheese, sage aioli and cured toma- this new-world example of carignane has great balance and finesse. terie. Angelini Osteria; Susan Feniger to, with the option to add foie gras. The 2009 vintage of carignane has a warm inviting nose of dark cherry from Border Grill; Neal Fraser The lunch menu is available and plum. The palate is smooth, rich and full with concentrated fruit, a from Redbird; Yousef Ghalaini Monday through Friday from hint of smoke and minerality. With a high alcohol content due to the Brewtopia from FIG Santa Monica; Greg 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; prices start warm climate, this big wine would be an excellent choice for Napa bigaile hosts Brewtopia, a day Hozinsky and Stephanie Franz at $8. Guests can dine inside or on cabernet sauvignon fans looking for something new and a bit adventur- of brew and barbecue on the from The Strand House; John the patio. 8265 Beverly Blvd., ous. Arooftop on Sunday, Oct. 18 from Lechleidner of WP24 Restaurant (323)746-5130. noon to 7 p.m. Dishes include and Lounge; Walter Manzke, of 2009 Wild Hog Carignane sausages with curry ketchup, hot Republique; Hans Röckenwagner retails for $24.99 mustard and sauerkraut, as well as and Wolfgang Gussmack, of Bavarian bratwurst, knockwurst and bockwurst. German potato salad and cheese spätzle will be offered, as well as soft pretzels with camembert spread, and schnitzel served three ways. Tickets are $30-$50. 1301 Manhattan Ave, Hermosa Beach. www.eventbrite.com/e/oktober- PUMPKINLINERS - Every Sat & Sun in October fest-kick-off-beer-dinner-tickets- Departures at 10:30 am & 2 pm. Ride the train to “Ichabod” 18764965517. Happy Halloween! where you will find carousel, face painting, BBQ booth, We’ve got the SCARIEST masks, costumes bounce house, hayrides, a corn maze & more! Basement Tavern ZOMBIE HUNTER TRAIN OCT 17, 24, 25, 30 & 31 - Departs 3 & 5:30pm Oktoberfest and decorations for the ultimate This 2 hour train ride equips “Hunters” (age 10 +) with paintball asement Tavern is offering a guns, paintballs and safety equipment to ride into Zombie Land! $20 tasting package on HALLOWEENPARTY! Tickets are $49. Under age 10 or train ride only $25. BSunday, Oct. 18 from 3 to 7 p.m. in which guests can enjoy beer HALLOWEEN MURDER MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN from eight breweries. 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Redbury’s burning oven was accented with Vadouvan spice and cashews. These dishes transported me back to Casablanca, Morocco. Intoxicating Middle Eastern cuisine Cleo We drank an old Hollywood cocktail made with Makers Mark leo at the Redbury Hotel in whiskey, house-made fig almond Hollywood specializes in syrup and a dash of walnut bitters, Eastern Mediterranean cui- while enjoying a fig salad made sine by executive chef Danny with escarole lettuce, Manchego CElmaleh. His unique culinary style cheese and sliced almonds. and the menu at Cleo are based on The eclectic menu offers six dif- his upbringing in Haifa, Israel. ferent homemade Laffa flatbreads, Born to a Moroccan father and a a delectable raw bar with oysters Japanese mother, Elmaleh later and a lamb tartar plate made with moved to Japan where his father By Jill Weinlein opened the country’s first Moroccan restaurant. Elmaleh Sizzling skewers of worked alongside his father in the roll vibe, The Redbury Hotel and grilled lamb, chicken kitchen. The experience influenced Cleo restaurant oozes Hollywood and beef kebabs are Elmaleh and later he attended the charm and a casual Mediterranean served on a plank with famed Culinary Institute of flair. America in New York. We sat at a communal table near Merguez sausages and Upon my arrival at Cleo, I was the open kitchen where chef pickled vegetables. escorted upstairs to join my party Elmaleh inspected each dish being on the outdoor Redbury Library ter- prepared. He looked like a conduc- bulgar, mint and lebaneh. race. Among blazing firepits, we tor leading a lively orchestra. Our server delivered sizzling enjoyed the dramatic Hollywood Our server recommended a vari- skewers of grilled lamb, chicken skyline while sitting in an intimate ety of small plates to encourage us and beef kebabs served on a plank conversational area and sipping a to sample the large variety of cul- with Merguez sausages and pickled pre-dinner cocktail. tural influences from Eastern vegetables. These went nicely with Trays of green Vinebury vodka Europe to North Africa and from glasses of draft beer that included martinis with crushed basil, mud- Persia to the Eastern Stone Brewery Arrogant Bastard photo by Jill Weinlein dled cucumber, St. Germain Mediterranean. Ale from San Diego and Goose Grilled lamb, chicken and beef kebabs are delightfully spiced and served Elderflower liqueur and a hint of My friend, Melissa, loved Island IPA from Colorado. with a zippy harissa sauce. serrano and lemon were passed. A Elmaleh’s baked dough Borek I tried a medium body white sugar rim and a slice of cucumber appetizer filled with cream cheese, wine from Morocco that paired sliders looked like a Mediterranean include a gas stove top, plus an enhanced the drink. parmesan and feta cheese. A brown nicely with the chicken tagine pre- taco – pita bread filled with grilled array of personalized amenities. Walking downstairs to the dining bag was filled with baked bread pared with almonds, olives, roasted Sonoma lamb, feta cheese, harissa Experience Elmaleh’s blend of room, we admired the various which we dipped into the creamy tomatoes, lemon and saffron rice. aioli and sweet pickled shallots. exotic Middle Eastern flavors and Cleopatra photos and artwork dis- and nutty hummus with Tahini. Vegetarians will find a satisfying For dessert, Elmaleh makes a fare at the contemporary Mezze bar played throughout the room curated A cool dish of thinly sliced array of dishes that include a mixed sticky toffee pudding cake with and restaurant. $$ by renowned photographer cucumbers with yogurt, and a warm vegetable tagine with caramelized dates – a satisfying, sweet ending to Dinner at Cleo is served from 6 Matthew Rolston. With a rock ’n’ cauliflower dish from the wood honey. Another vegetarian plate is a wonderful dinner. p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Brussels sprouts drizzled with Looking for a local hotel to place Thursday. On Friday and Saturday capers, parsley, almonds and a dash out of town guests during the holi- the restaurant stays open until mid- of vinaigrette. days? The Redbury offers 57 apart- night. 1717 Vine St. (323)962-1711. Chef Elmaleh’s creative lamb ment-style suites with kitchens that www.theredbury.com.

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An unknown suspect committed a stole a vehicle parked in the 1000 vehicle parked near the corner of burglary in the 5100 block of block of N. Hayworth. Wilshire and Wilton at 3:15 a.m. Wilshire at 8:30 p.m. OLICE LOTTER An unknown suspect committed a At 6:45 a.m., an unknown suspect P B At 9:55 p.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 600 block of stole a vehicle parked in the 1500 assaulted a victim near the corner S. Arden at 7 p.m. block of N. McCadden. of Saint Andrews and Beverly. At 7:40 p.m., an unknown suspect The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood and the areas patrolled An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 6200 by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between Oct. 5 and Oct. cle parked in the 300 block of N. committed a burglary in the 1400 block of Wilshire. Crescent Heights at 9 a.m. 11, and were compiled from www.crimemapping.com. To report a crime, block of Harper. call local law enforcement agencies are: Los Angeles Police Department, An unknown suspect committed a At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect Wilshire Division (213)473-0489 and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 1000 block of Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850. assaulted a victim near the corner theft in the 6700 block of S. Cloverdale at 9 p.m. of Mansfield and DeLongpre. Hollywood at 10 p.m. At 11:50 p.m., an unknown sus- Oct. 5 Hollywood at 4:45 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a At 10:59 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the petty theft in the 8700 block of At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect pect assaulted a victim in the 8300 600 block of Robertson. Beverly at 2 p.m. At 4 a.m., an unknown suspect block of Sunset. burglarized a vehicle parked near committed a burglary in the 400 block of N. Robertson. Oct. 10 At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect the corner of Sycamore and An unknown suspect committed a committed a petty theft in the 5500 Hawthorn. petty theft in the 1000 block of N. An unknown suspect burglarized a At midnight, an unknown suspect block of Wilshire. Harper at 11:30 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a vehicle parked in the 400 block of burglarized a vehicle parked in the burglary in the 1100 block of S. La S. Detroit at 7:45 p.m. 700 block of Westmount. An unknown suspect committed a Brea at 4:50 a.m. Oct. 9 petty theft in the 8500 block of At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a Beverly at 8:05 p.m. At 9:40 a.m., an attempted vehicle burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- petty theft in the 4100 block of pect committed a burglary in the W. Olympic at 12:15 a.m. burglary was reported in the 100 2000 block of N. Las Palmas. At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect 1200 block of N. Laurel. block of N. Poinsettia. stole a vehicle parked in the 500 At 12:45 a.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect burglarized a block of S. Oxford. An unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the 8900 block of A petty theft was reported in the pect robbed a victim near the cor- 7000 block of Hollywood at 11:40 ner of Hollywood and Vine. vehicle parked near the corner of Keith at 8:30 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a Santa Monica and Gower at 10 a.m. An unknown suspect assaulted a petty theft in the 8000 block of a.m. At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- Melrose at 10:40 p.m. pect burglarized a vehicle parked At 1:50 p.m., an unknown suspect victim in the 9200 block of Sunset At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect in the 600 block of N. Vista. committed a petty theft in the 8100 at 1:05 a.m. block of Melrose. At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the committed a petty theft near the An unknown suspect committed a At 1:10 a.m., an assault was 100 block of S. Detroit. corner of Sunset and Ivar. grand theft in the 6500 block of An unknown suspect committed a reported near the corner of Selma An unknown suspect assaulted a Hollywood at 10:45 p.m. petty theft in the 6300 block of and Schrader. victim in the 7100 block of W. 3rd at 2:35 p.m. Oct. 11 W. Sunset at 1:30 p.m. At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a pect committed a burglary in the At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect petty theft in the 400 block of S. La At midnight, a vehicle burglary was reported in the 1300 block of At 2:15 p.m., an unknown suspect 1300 block of N. Orange. committed a theft in the 1000 block Cienega at 1:55 a.m. Miller. committed a petty theft near the of N. La Brea. corner of Vine and Lexington. At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect Oct. 7 An unknown suspect committed a burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect stole a vehi- An unknown suspect burglarized a At 12:45 a.m., an unknown sus- petty theft in the 1500 block of 1200 block of N. Beachwood. cle parked near the corner of 9th vehicle parked in the 8400 block of pect assaulted a victim in the 8900 N. Highland at 3:10 p.m. and Orange at 2:30 a.m. Harold Way at 4:30 p.m. block of Santa Monica. A petty theft was reported in the At 6:05 p.m., an unknown suspect 8800 block of Santa Monica at 2 At 10:40 a.m., a suspect assaulted At 4:45 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- robbed a victim in the 6700 block a.m. a victim during a domestic vio- committed a petty theft in the 8400 cle parked in the 400 block of of Hollywood. lence incident in the 300 block of block of Beverly. Westmont at 4 a.m. At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect S. Burnside. A burglary was reported in the 600 pickpocketed a victim in the 1600 An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 4:30 a.m., a petty theft was block of S. Arden at 7 p.m. block of Cosmo. An unknown suspect committed a tim near the corner of Formosa reported in the 6500 block of burglary in the 400 block of and Waring at 7:30 p.m. Hollywood. At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a N. Sycamore at 4:30 p.m.

At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect stole a vehi- burglarized a vehicle parked in the cle parked near the corner of 1100 block of Clark. Melrose and Cole at 7 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a At 12:35 p.m., an unknown sus- TwoTwo suspects suspects are being sought by soughtApproximately 15for minutes street later, mustache. robberies The passenger is grand theft in the 800 block of pect committed a petty theft in the police for allegedly committing a the same suspects approached a sec- described as African American, Westmount at 9:30 p.m. 6200 block of Santa Monica. series of street robberies in the Los ond victim who was walking near approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall Angeles Police Department’s the intersection of Tyburn Street and with black hair, a mustache and pos- At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect assaulted a Northeast Division. Atwater Avenue. The driver asked sibly an earring in the left ear. The pect robbed a victim near the cor- victim near the corner of Orange ner of Schrader and Selma. Grove and Beverly at 4:15 p.m. On Tuesday, Sept. 1 at approxi- for directions while the passenger suspects’ vehicle is described as a mately 5:30 a.m., two suspects in a got out of the vehicle and demanded white, late model Kia Optima. An unknown suspect burglarized a At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect vehicle pulled up to a victim walk- the victim’s property. The surveillance camera footage vehicle parked in the 1200 block of stole a bicycle in the 400 block of ing in the 2800 block of Fletcher The suspects stole the victims’ can be viewed by visiting Curson at 10:30 p.m. S. Orange Grove. Drive. One of the suspects asked the credit cards, which were later used www.LAPDonline.org. victim for directions, while the sec- at a store where the suspects’ images Anyone with information is urged At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect An assault was reported in the ond suspect got out of the vehicle, were captured by surveillance video. to call (323)344-5751. During burglarized a vehicle parked in the 1800 block of Grace at 7:30 p.m. pointed a handgun at the victim and The driver is described as weekends and off-hours, call the 1300 block of Larrabee. demanded the victim’s property. The Caucasian, approximately 5 feet 8 LAPD’s 24-hour hotline at At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect suspects then drove away. inches tall with blonde hair and a (877)LAPD247 An unknown suspect committed a assaulted a victim near the corner burglary in the 9000 block of of Rosewood and Wilton. Rangeley at 10:50 p.m. Oct. 8 At 10:50 p.m., a robbery was reported in the 7000 block of At 1:10 a.m., an unknown suspect Former fire captain sentenced for sexual assaults Hollywood. A former New York City Fire The defendant, Wilbert Riera, 52, contest on Sept. 10 to two felony assaulted a victim in the 1700 Department captain was sentenced also was ordered to complete a counts of committing a lewd acts block of Camino Palmero. on Oct. 8 to 270 days in county jail, minimum of one year of sex with a child under 14 – one count Oct. 6 An unknown suspect committed a and ordered to register as a sex offender therapy and placed on pro- for each victim. Riera pleaded no At 1:30 a.m., an attempted rob- theft near the corner of Sunset and offender for life, after pleading no bation for five years. contest to sexually molesting the bery was reported in the 6000 Formosa at 2:20 a.m. contest to sexually molesting twin Riera, who resigned from the brothers, who were 11 at the time, block of W. 3rd. brothers, the Los Angeles County New York City Fire Department between Sept. 12 and Sept. 14, At 5 a.m., an unknown suspect District Attorney’s Office last month, was remanded to begin 2014, while he was in Los Angeles An unknown suspect committed a committed a burglary in the 1300 announced. serving his jail term. He pleaded no visiting family members. burglary in the 900 block of N. block of N. Detroit. Wilton at 7 a.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect cle parked in the 6800 block of burglarized a vehicle parked in the Hollywood at 5:20 a.m. 1400 block of N. Alta Vista. UCLAInvestigators football from the Los playershe was a victim charged of a sexual assault withwith the Universityrape of California At 10:35 a.m., a petty theft was Angeles Police Department’s that occurred off-campus. She Police Department, the victim An unknown suspect burglarized a reported in the 7000 block of Operations West Bureau-Special allegedly met the suspect outside a allegedly identified Searl. vehicle parked in the 100 block of Hollywood. Assault Section arrested a UCLA house party in Westwood, and he The defendant was booked on N. Croft at 2:30 p.m. football player on Oct. 8 on suspi- accompanied her to a nearby resi- three counts of rape. Anyone with An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect cion of rape. dence. information, or who believes they cle parked in the 8600 block of also may have been a victim, is committed a burglary in the 1000 Franklin at 4:30 p.m. The suspect, Adam Searl, 20, a According to detectives, the vic- block of Keniston. punter on the UCLA football team, tim said she fell asleep and awoke urged to call detectives with the At 6 p.m., an unknown suspect was taken into custody on campus to discover the suspect sexually LAPD’s Operations West Bureau- An unknown suspect committed a stole a vehicle parked in the 2100 without incident. Last fall, a female assaulting her. After completing an Special Assault Section at grand theft in the 6500 block of block of Hercules. student at the UCLA reported that investigation that was conducted (213)473-0447. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 October 15, 2015

artists from Nickelodeon’s animated es schools and is mistaken for a “Game Shakers” episode “Scared program “Harvey Beaks” drew cari- vampire by the mega-popular Tripless” debuts on Saturday, Oct. Nickelodeon debuts new catures for guests at the event. Caitlyn Crisp. His new neighbor Vi 24 at 8:30 p.m. “Liar, Liar, Vampire “ debuted on (Bassinger) helps him crank up the Bassinger also stars in the “Bella Halloween-themedNickelodeon debuted “Liar, Liar, Vampire,”episodes attended the event with Oct. 12 at 7 p.m., and is simulcast on charade, and a supernatural persona and the Bulldogs,” with an episode Vampire” at a special event at their ani- “Game Shakers” cast members Kel TeenNick and Nicktoons. It follows helps him rule the school. titled “Sha-Boo! Ya” airing on mation studios in Burbank on Oct. 6. Mitchell, Cree Cicchino, Madisyn the story of Davis Pell (Rahart The “Harvey Beaks” episode “Le Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. For Actress Brec Bassinger, of “Bella Shipman, Benjamin “Lil P-Nut” Adams of ”Every Witch Way”), an Corn Maze…OF DOOM!” airs on information, visit www.nick.com. and the Bulldogs” and “Liar, Liar, Flores Jr. and Thomas Kuc. Four introverted 17-year-old who switch- Friday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m., and the by Jill Weinlein

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Community Development Department of the City of West Hollywood has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration concern- ing: The Center for Early Education Project

Project Locations: The project site is located at 521-523, 533, and 563 N. Alfred Street and 542-548 and 526-532 N. La Cienega Boulevard. The site is approximately 2.32 acres.

Project Description: In order to modernize its West Hollywood educational campus and provide new outdoor recreation space for students while maintaining current student enrollment, the Center for Early Education (CEE) proposes a redevel- Across 69. What every child wants opment and expansion of its existing campus with the addition of new properties 1. Jewish month to create an approximately 2.32-acre (approximately 100,639 square foot) urban 5. Sternward Down campus. CEE has submitted a development application to allow the demolition of 10. Betting game 1. Smooth 14. Flower holder 2. Tibetan priest approximately 68,350 gross square feet of educational, commercial and residen- 15. Diving bird 3. Fed. agency tial buildings and the sequential development of two new and one renovated edu- 16. Dash 4. Bruce and Spike cational buildings totaling approximately 67,000 square feet to allow total campus 17. Antarctic denizens 5. Love affair 20. Long Island county 6. Sticker development of approximately 106,200 square feet. The buildings that would be 21. Choice of phrase 7. French collagist demolished include four one-story commercial buildings, one two-story multi-fam- 22. “The possession of fools”: 8. Embroidery yarn ily residential dwelling unit and two existing two-story and three-story educational Herodotus 9. Atlantic City attraction 25. Selling point 10. Conflicts buildings. The project would include the addition of 59-63 parking spaces located 26. Pawn 11. Handle by expanding the existing below-grade garage and constructing a surface parking 30. Mild, as weather 12. Cooktop lot. The applicant is requesting to change land use designations from PF, CCI and 32. Hindu garment 13. Start 33. Part of O.H.M.S. 18. Absorbed R3C to CEE Specific Plan. 34. Greek deity 19. Grew older 39. South African herb 23. Nile bird Pursuant to Section 17702 of the California Environmental Quality Act, this is not 42. Walk nonchalantly 24. Mechanical damper 43. Demagogue, for short 26. Entreats on any of the lists enumerated under Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. 44. Limerick language 27. Mother of the Titans 45. Breakfast sizzler 28. Sea eagles Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental 47. Choral clubs 29. Approaching 48. ___-frutti 31. Crumbly soil Quality Act, the Lead Agency has analyzed the project and determined that the 52. Confused 33. “Hey!” project will NOT have a significant impact on the environment. Based on this find- 54. Exaggerate a performance 35. Old Chinese money ing the Lead Agency has prepared this MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION. 56. Calm 36. Charter 61. Cow parsleys 37. Existence (Lat.) 64. Forearm bone 38. Cereal grasses Beginning on Thursday, October 15, 2015, a minimum period of no less than 65. Orchestra seat 40. Using cautious and slow twenty (20) days will be provided to enable public review of the project specifica- 66. Business strategy to wear down opposition 67. It may be due 41. Seeming eternity tions, the Initial Study and this document prior to final adoption of the MITIGATED 68. Well 46. Cat’s delight NEGATIVE DECLARATION by the Lead Agency. The review period shall end on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 5:00 P.M.

On or after November 5, 2015, the West Hollywood Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on this application and will make a decision on the project. The Mitigated Negative Declaration will be available for public review at the Community Development Department and West Hollywood Library (625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069) beginning Thursday, November 5, 2015. The document is also available on the City of West Hollywood website, Tower Records’ sign returns www.weho.org. For further information, please contact: Rachel Dimond, Senior Planner City of West Hollywood Community Development Department 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069 Email: [email protected]

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to review the Mitigated Negative Declaration and to submit opinions or evidence for or against the Mitigated Negative Declaration.

Yvonne Quarker,

photo by Roy Hankey City Clerk A photograph in the Nov. 21, 2013 issue of the Park Labrea News and Beverly Press showed the landmark Tower Records store on the Sunset Strip circa 1980. The store’s facade was temporarily recreated Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополнитель- this week for a premiere for a film titled “All Things Must Pass,” a documentary about the history of the Tower Records made by actor ной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. and director Colin Hanks. For information, see page 1. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 October 15, 2015

‘Pan’ needs to walk a plank and be eaten by a croc To say “Pan” fails is a bit of an Jolly Roger and the Lost Boys. native character to survive a battle understatement. Between Hugh But we likely won’t see that. to protect Peter. We haven’t seen Jackman’s awful costuming and This film has no chance of birthing this kind of breakdown in common gross overacting by some of the a sequel. It’s that bad. Second, sense since horror films of the most ridiculous pirate extras, we nothing about the story screams 1980s and 1990s often killed off a need not look far to find easy tar- originality or courage. Peter has a token minority rather quickly. gets. But what’s most troubling unique backstory, but it all feels It feels like destiny that “Pan” about the latest take on J.M. anecdotal, an obligation for what tanks at everything it attempts, but Barrie’s masterpiece is something comes next. As for cowardice, it shouldn’t. Director Joe Wright far too common for franchise there’s no edge. It’s moderately gave us “Atonement,” a best pic- films: the tedium of prequels. wacky, but unsure if it’s for chil- ture nomination, but what came We saw a similar problem in the dren or adults. after lacked the beauty and narra- last “Star Wars” trilogy, waiting tive complexity of what I now and watching as a terrible child assume is a fluke. Maybe using the actor and a whiny Hayden screenwriter of “Ice Age: photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Christensen progressed down that Continental Drift,” Jason Fuchs, Hugh Jackman stars as the pirate Blackbeard, and Levi Miller appears “dark” path we knew would even- was a poor choice. as Peter Pan in the new adaptation of on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale. tually lead to Darth Vader. For a brief time, Sean Bean, Shakespearian tragedy abounds. So Hollywood’s favorite actor to kill off, when young Peter (Levi Miller) was attached to a “Peter Pan” project With juvenile sequences, dull scene to Cara Delevingne as three asks his new bro Hook (Garrett where he would play Hook as a action and distractingly bad visual digitized mermaids looks fake. I Hedlund) if they’ll stay BFFs, we We’d likely experience more police officer working with a do- effects, the studio didn’t even try to can’t even imagine what an HD all know the answer before he adventures until something goes good outlaw in Pan. That would have make anyone believe in the magic television will do to this film. responds, “Yeah, we’ll always be wrong. That problem Hook can’t been a more advisable direction. of filmmaking. I’m stunned. How could it all be friends. After all, what could possi- foresee: Tiger Lily (Rooney Mara). But Warner Bros. Pictures is so As a BBC series, a “Doctor this convoluted? But it’s my own bly go wrong?” This “Peter Pan” film concocts a hellbent on an origin story no one Who” special event, “Pan” might fault. I shouldn’t expect much from It’s a clever joke foreshadowing touch of romance between Hook wanted, featuring evil Captain be more entertaining, something to a prequel. I miss Harry Potter and the shape of things to come, but and Tiger Lily, so once that goes Blackbeard’s (Jackman) mining pass a dull afternoon, much like the Hogwarts gang. Sadly, all I’m that throwaway line merely south, so too will Hook’s moral operation for pixie dust and the rev- Syfy’s “Neverland” miniseries. But left with is pirates chanting the reminds us that we shouldn’t get judgment. There it is again: a lack elation that Peter isn’t simply an the standard for films is much high- lyrics to Nirvana’s “Smells Like invested. To the film’s credit, of originality. orphan but the chosen one. So why er. 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Shimerman narrates “The Tell-Tale Heart” at EEK! at The Greek “EEK! At The Greek!” has appeared on Broadway in Joe Maltese Falcon and Zorro was announced that actor Armin Papp’s “Three Penny Opera,” nominated for Grammys. Shimerman, of “Star Trek: Deep Circle-in-the-Square’s “St. Joan,” Tickets are on sale at Space Nine” and “Buffy the Richard Rodgers’ “I Remember GreekTheatreLA.com or Vampire Slayer,” will join Mama,” and George Abbott’s AXS.com. Symphony In The Glen Orchestra “Broadway.” As a voice-over artist, The Greek Theatre is located at to narrate Edgar Allen Poe’s “The his work with the ensembles for 2700 N. Vermont Ave. Tell-Tale Heart.” The fifth annual show will take place on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Greek Theatre. Presented by Children’s Hospital El Capitan presents spooky film fun Los Angeles, the family-friendly event will feature the 60-piece Symphony In The Glen Orchestra with Maestro Arthur B. Rubinstein performing a collection of photo courtesy of the Original Farmers Market favorites. In addition, a “Trick-Or-Treat Village” will offer safe trick-or- treating and Halloween activities Pie-eating fun and more at from 4:30-6:30 p.m., including arts and crafts, face painting, a costume contest and more. FarmersThe Original Farmers Market Market, corner Fall of Third Festival and Fairfax, presents its This year’s musical program also 81st annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and includes Wagner’s “Ride of the Sunday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Valkyries;” “Ghost Riders in The The free festival began in 1934 to celebrate the harvest and the launch of Sky” performed by the Gay Men’s the Market. The tradition continues this year with a weekend of entertain- Chorus of Los Angeles; and John ment and activities for all ages. Williams’s “The Devil’s Dance” The Market will be decorated for the autumnal harvest and visitors can from “The Witches of Eastwick.” enjoy a petting zoo with llamas, goats and bunnies. Agventure Land offers Shimerman is best known to tele- hands-on, interactive booths focused on farm-based activities. Craft arti- vision audiences as Quark on “Star sans, weavers, spinners and pumpkin and leather carvers will demonstrate Trek: Deep Space Nine.” He has their crafts in Artisan Alley, along with a farrier who will demonstrate the art of horseshoeing. A classic pie-eating contest sponsored by Du-Par’s, will feature the Market’s Fall Festival mascot, a quick-witted scarecrow named Kevin, as emcee. photo ©Disney Ten musical acts will also perform. The San Fernando Valley Banjo Band will kick off festivities on Oct. 17 at 11 a.m., followed by Kiddle The El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood presents a special engagement of Karoo’s Barnyard Bash Puppet Show; Merle Jagger’s country trio; “The Black Cauldron” running Thursday, Oct. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 18 Appalachia West, featuring Scarlet Rivera; and Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite and its annual special engagement of Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Boys. Christmas” (pictured) running Thursday, Oct. 22 through Sunday, Nov. 1. Jazz N’ Banjos will perform on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 11 a.m., followed by Fantasy, magic and fun come together in Disney’s legendary adventure The Miners; Cow Bop; RT N’ the 44s; Tina Michelle & the Rhinestone “The Black Cauldron”; whoever releases the mysterious Black Cauldron’s Cowboys; and the Doo-Wah Riders. power will be invincible. The Original Farmers Market is located at 6333 W. 3rd St. For informa- “The Nightmare Before Christmas” follows the earnest-but-misguided tion and a Fall Festival schedule, www.FarmersMarketLA.com. adventures of Jack Skellington, Halloween Town’s beloved Pumpkin King, as he attempts to take over the Christmas holiday. The film will be shown in 3D with interactive 4D sensory effects including wind, snow, fog and more. photo courtesy of Nederlander Concerts The El Capitan Theatre is located at 6838 Hollywood Blvd. For informa- Armin Shimerman tion, call (800)DISNEY6, or visit www.elcapitantickets.com.

photo courtesy of American Boychoir American Boychoir, based in New Jersey, includes boys in fourth through eighth grade.

L.A. Children’s Chorus presents American Boychoir Los Angeles Children’s Chorus Metropolitan Museum of Art and at (LACC), in its 30th anniversary Carnegie Hall. season, will present the American Concert Choir, LACC’s largest Boychoir on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at and most advanced performing 7 p.m. at Pasadena Presbyterian ensemble for boys and girls, per- Church. American Boychoir, led by forms with the LA Opera, the Los Music Director Fernando Malvar- Angeles Philharmonic, the Los Ruiz, will perform a broad range of Angeles Master Chorale, the music from around the world. The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and concert also includes performances more. by LACC’s concert choir, led by LACC’s young men’s ensemble artistic director Anne Tomlinson, is an opportunity for male choris- and young men’s ensemble, led by ters to continue to sing during a Dr. Steven Kronauer. period of their lives when their The American Boychoir, based in voices are transitioning. Its goal is Princeton, NJ, includes boys in the to provide an understanding and fourth through eighth grades. In encouraging environment where addition to nearly 100 solo con- boys can learn more about the certs, the choir’s 2015-2016 season healthy development of their includes four national tours and maturing voices. international releases of the movie Tickets to the event are $10; $5 “Boychoir” with Dustin Hoffman, for seniors and children under 17. Kathy Bates and members of the For tickets and information, call American Boychoir. The season (626)793-4231 or visit www.lachil- will also feature performances of drenschorus.org. Mahler’s “Symphony 8” with the Pasadena Presbyterian Church is Philadelphia Orchestra and engage- located at 585 East Colorado ments in New York at the Boulevard in Pasadena. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 October 15, 2015

“The Big Draw KellyTelevision Ripa personality joins Kelly InWalk 2003, she venturedof Fame into prime- Ripa was honored with the 2,561st time on “Hope & Faith,” starring LA” to brighten star on the Hollywood Walk of with Faith Ford in the half-hour sit- Fame on Monday, Oct. 12. The com, which ran for three seasons Grand Park star, in the category of Television, on ABC. Grand Park and Ryman Arts is located at 6834 Hollywood Ripa has also made appearances will team up to present the Boulevard in front of The El in “Broad City,” “Ed,” “It’s a Very fourth annual festival for “The Capitan Theatre. Merry Muppet Christmas Movie,” Big Draw LA” on Sunday, Oct. Hollywood Chamber president “Kim Possible,” “Duck Dodgers.” 18 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The cre- and CEO Leron Gubler joined “Saturday Night Live.” “The ative event brings together fam- Walk of Famer and television host Stand-In” and “Marvin’s Room.” ilies, seniors, art lovers and peo- Jimmy Kimmel and actor and She served as the host of the ple who like to draw to partici- comedian Joel McHale in unveil- annual ABC “Walt Disney World pate in an array of hands-on, ing the star. Ripa is an Emmy-win- Christmas Day Parade” for nine collaborative drawing activities. ning co-host of the nationally syn- years, receiving a 2006 Daytime Grand Park, between dicated morning talk show “LIVE Emmy Award for “Outstanding Broadway and Spring Street, with Kelly and Michael,” and will Special Class Special.” will be transformed into an mark her 15th anniversary with the Ripa and Consuelos started experimental drawing studio, show this season. She was honored Milojo Productions in 2007, and with participatory drawing with her third Daytime Emmy have partnered with several come- activities led by the students of Award for “Outstanding dy writers and sold scripted projects Ryman Arts to explore tradition- Entertainment Talk Show Host” for to ABC and ABC FAMILY. The al and alternative methods. “LIVE” this year. company has produced films “The Grand Park guests can experi- In 2002, Ripa concluded a 12- Streak,” “Masters of Reception,” ment with colored tape to create year stint as Hayley Vaughan on “Homemade Millionaire,” “Off the giant geometric patterns along ABC’s “All My Children.” She Rez” and more. the sidewalks, and collaborate to won three Soap Opera Digest In May 2015, Kelly was honored create and share comics, masks Awards, two for “Outstanding with GLAAD’s prestigious Younger Lead Actress” and one for “Excellence in Media Award” for and banners. photo by Jessie Lingenfelter All art materials are provided “Hottest Romance,” which she her impact in the promotion of free of charge. The festival will shared with her real-life husband equality and her devotion to dri- Jimmy Kimmel and Joel McHale joined Kelly Ripa on the Hollywood be adjacent to the CicLAvia and co-star, actor Mark Consuelos. ving acceptance forward. Walk of Fame as she received her star on Oct. 12. route, making it an ideal stop along the way for cyclists to join. Food trucks will be onsite. Open Modern Architectural For more information, visit thebigdrawla.org. Sun. 2-5 pm 354 N. San Vicente West Hollywood, 90048 This Bi-Costal's Dream Bead Bazaar will Pied-À-Terre is Located in the Heart of the offer wearable art WeHo Design District. Stunning Water Falls by the Entry. Sexy Negative Edge Pool in the Hidden Private Backyard. Leicht German Kitchen, Miele Appliances. All Bedrooms are En-Suites. Master with Balcony and Fireplace.High-End Designer Fixtures, Moda, Meistro, Graff, to name a few. Control 4 Smart Home w/Nest Environmental System & Lutron Controlled Designer Shades. By the Pacific Design Center, Restoration Hardware, Urth Café, Craig's, photo courtesy of the Bead Society, L.A. Cecconi's, Sofitel, Beverly The Bead Society, L.A. presents, Center & Cedars-Sinai. its Bead Bazaar on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Veterans Auditorium in Culver City. The Bead Bazaar is considered one Offered at $2,465,000 of the top bead, jewelry and “wearable art” shows in Los Angeles. Vendors will offer vintage and contemporary beads, as well as hand- crafted jewelry, ethnic clothing and other items. A free jewelry making demonstration will also be held. Admission is $5. The Veterans Auditorium is located at 4117 Overland Ave. For information, Proud supporters of Hancock Park Elementary School CalBRE#01115025 visit www.beadsocietyla.org. 323.935.8680 • [email protected] 20 October 15, 2015 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

and we get a call in the middle of the night. We’re not going to have any lights, we’ll have to figure out ProjectFrom page 6 to protect from disaster how to open that door, and if we “Here in Los Angeles, after years of opportunity to explain what they’re have to refuel our rig, we can’t do it drought we’re expecting an El Niño doing to keep the grid safe and because we won’t have power. Our that’s been nicknamed Godzilla for resilient,” he said. “We want to calls don’t stop if we run out of how bad we expect it. The days of keep first-responders up and run- power, that’s why this project is so predictable and reliable weather are ning no matter what. exciting.” passed. We’re heading into a future The spread of effective battery Garcetti said while it will begin where we need to be ready for any- storage is how we will wean our- in one firehouse, it’s not going to thing, and that goes double for fire- selves off fossil fuels once and for end there. fighters and first responders.” all. This pilot project is an amazing “We’re going to keep working Koretz said last spring a con- first step. I can’t wait to see it, and with partners to bring this innova- stituent opened his eyes to the really, none of us can.” tion citywide because when our Photo by Gregory Cornfield grid is vulnerable, we all are vulner- “myriad of vulnerabilities” facing The leaders were interrupted a Councilman Paul Koretz talks about the climate’s effect on the electric the electric grid, including from few times when fire trucks had to able. When natural disasters strike grid on Friday. extreme weather. He said it inspired come in and out of the garage on we need to ensure that our public him to introduce a motion that Los calls. safety professionals always have Angeles City Council will consider “I apologize for that activity, but the tools they need to keep us safe,” tion between the City, the L.A. Fire ment and industrial holding group before El Niño. this is a busy fire station,” Terrazas he said. Department Foundation, and that will cover the solar energy sys- “We want to give LADWP an said. “Think about if we lose power The pilot project is a collabora- Bollore Group, a French invest- tem’s estimated $300,000 cost.

ward to hearing their recommenda- Nick Greif, director of policy and for repairs to a wall in Griffith Park. tions and moving forward.” legislation for Ryu, said alternative Montemayor said alternative Montemayor said it will likely be funding has been found for some of funding sources will be sought for RyuFrom page pleased 3 with task force a long process to address all the allo- the projects on the list. The city’s additional projects. Still under cations made by LaBonge because bureau of engineering will fund review is funding for projects at Los during his final weeks in office. monthly. The next meeting date has the council office is in the process of $25,000 in sidewalk repairs in Angeles and Hollywood high Council offices receive approxi- not been set. determining specifically how the Larchmont Village, and the depart- schools, the Korean Cultural Center, mately $1 to $1.5 million per year in Ryu said he is pleased with the funding will be used. He said ment of recreation and parks will Hollywood Heritage, the Los discretionary funding. task force’s progress and that it will records on some of the allocations fund $18,330 for an extension of Angeles Historical Society, the Ford The funding for the Museum Row be an important tool in determining were undocumented or lacked ade- operating hours at the Griffith Park Theatre and the Hollywood- project, the Independent the best way to use the council dis- quate explanation. swimming pool, as well as $10,000 Wilshire YMCA, among others. Shakespeare Co. and the Petersen trict’s discretionary funding. Museum are among 27 allocations “I am very excited about it. It ranging from $2,500 to $50,000 to went very well,” Ryu said. “It’s organizations and entities within the about coming together and coming 4th Council District. Montemayor up with a framework about how to said the task force will meet at least spend the funding. I’m looking for-

gives people permission to accept and love and affirm us. And when you change hearts and minds, the TransFrom page 7 Chorus ecology becomes safe,” Deaton said. “The Trans Chorus of Los as they both allow singers to be Angeles will save lives.” themselves with pride and stand on TCLA’s first performance on stage to sing for the community. Transgender Day of Remembrance “It’s a powerful statement with will be for the Transgender openness and visibility, it allows Advisory Board of West people on the platform to sing and Hollywood. They will perform one to be an empowering force as a role song with Our Lady J, another with model,” he said. Alexandra Billings, and one song Bolling said the timing is ideal to by themselves. move forward with transgender All members of the transgender groups, as there is a growing num- and gender-expansive community ber of transgender people who are are invited to sign up for rehearsals, publicly out – including Caitlyn which begin Oct. 18. TCLA has Jenner and Laverne Cox – and already recruited members from transgender rights are progressing the transgender chorus who sang through LGBTQ and political orga- for Fox’s “Glee.” Currently, 60 nizations. people from San Diego to Santa “It is great for us to be visible. It Barbara have signed up for TCLA. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 October 15, 2015

Lankershim Boulevard/Regal Place onramp through the new Universal Studios Boulevard onramp. The clo- GroupFrom page 1 retains hope for Barham sure will start at 11 p.m. on Friday, through a lawsuit that is still in the for construction. Why should it be Oct. 23 and will reopen at 5 a.m. on appeal process. closed during the day when they’re Monday, Oct. 26. “The advancement of the closure not working?” To manage the Barham closure, is just unconscionable,” said John He said he believes it’s a “clear portable electronic message signs Strozdas, president of the Keep the attempt” by NBCUniversal to get were placed along the freeway on Barham Ramp Association. “Our the controversy behind them. Oct. 9 to provide notification of the point of view is that the new ramp The new ramp is followed final closure, and directions to use is not needed yet and they shouldn’t directly by the Barham offramp, the Lankershim/Regal offramp. Los close the Barham ramp while the which Caltrans said can cause Angeles Department of lawsuit is still pending.” “weaving” – a term related to cars Transportation (DOT) officers will The changes to the ramps are part speeding up to get away from the help with traffic control during of the overall NBCUniversal onramp versus vehicles slowing evening peak hours on weeknights Evolution Plan to expand the theme down to exit the offramp. Caltrans until the new ramp opens. Several park – which has been vetted and requires at least a 1,500 feet dis- overhead freeway signs in the area approved by the Los Angeles City tance to prevent weaving – the dis- photo by Gregory Cornfield will be modified, starting Oct. 17, Council and Los Angeles County tance between the ramps is to notify motorists to use the Crews begin work on the Barham offramp Wednesday morning before it Board of Supervisors. approximately 500 feet. Lankershim/Regal offramp to is permanently closed this weekend. The Barham ramp will now be NBCUniversal said the new access Barham Boulevard. The permanently closed Oct. 17. A onramp was the number one existing southbound Barham judge dismissed the lawsuit requested improvement by the the EIR to avoid a foreseen con- they do not like it. onramp will remain open. The because it was ruled to be past the community for the Evolution Plan. troversial public review process. “We’re still in the right,” he said. southbound onramp at Universal statute of limitations of the environ- Strozdas said resentment is NBCUniversal contends that they “We won’t be silenced.” Studios Boulevard should be com- mental impact report (EIR) for the growing because the group did not know until after the EIR Keep the Barham Ramp plete and operational by the end of NBCUniversal Evolution Plan. It believes there is no justification was made public, and in fact spent Association is reviewing its legal December 2015. claims that Caltrans and for closing a 55-year old ramp “several million dollars” to try to strategy. Business owners in the area are NBCUniversal didn’t properly without proper public notification. keep it open. When Caltrans The association held a meeting considering the ramifications of the inform the public, and that the clo- The lawsuit argues that more decided that the Barham ramp Wednesday night after press time to closure. sure will cause adverse traffic research and alternatives are need- would be closed, the information discuss possible solutions. Strozdas Mona Chahayed owns the Mobil effects for the surrounding neigh- ed regarding the Barham offramp. was released publically, according said he was expecting representatives Mart located directly south of the borhoods and nearby ramps, such Strozdas said the closure was hid- to NBCUniversal. from Los Angeles County offramp, and she said in an earlier as one for Highland Avenue 1.5 den in an addendum to the pro- “Keeping the ramp open would Supervisor Sheila Kuehl’s office, miles south. The appeal is still ject’s environmental impact report be good for NBCUniversal,” state Senator Ben Allen’s office, and report that she is concerned the clo- being considered. (EIR), and confusingly referred to Gardner said. “It would be benefi- assemblymen Adrin Nazarian and sure will dramatically affect her Strozdas said the safety concern in that document as the Bennett cial to get as many access points to Mike Gatto’s offices. business. that caused the ramp closure is a offramp, which is not how signage and from the freeway as possible. “We’re trying to keep it open and “Most of my customers come “false issue” because reads. Strozdas said he still has hope that look at options,” Strozdas said. here from this exit,” she said. NBCUniversal can close the ramp Citing 2010 Caltrans review an alternative solution will be found “They’re misguided in thinking that “Without this entry, half of my cus- anytime they want. meeting documents, Strozdas and that the group isn’t going to go they can get this behind them. We tomers are gone.” “What’s the point of closing it believes NBCUniversal knew the away. He said the closure is “resisted will be there.” For information about construc- permanently? There’s no advantage Barham ramp closure would be a greatly by the neighborhood,” and Two right freeway lanes, closest to tion updates, call (818)0363-3088. to permanent closure. They are possibility years before construc- that people are getting an “early taste the shoulder, will be temporarily Representatives from Caltrans already closing the ramp at night tion started, but omitted it from of life” without the Barham ramp and closed beginning north of the declined to comment.

folks that know it better. To make Ryu said several of his recom- huge disconnect between what they an informed decision, you have to mendations came from an Ethics were trying to do and what people talk with the experts. Commission report and he used thought they were trying to do. RyuFrom page pushes 1 campaign reform “When it comes to community ideas regarding campaign donation That’s what my role in council Ryu also listed the creation of the But it’s about pushing the ideas and issues, who knows it more than the restrictions that were adopted in office is, to intervene and explain to discretionary funding task force the agenda forward. There’s no lack “expert” for that community – the other cities. folks.” and the work he did to secure more of ideas. It’s a matter of giving the people who actually live there? “The great thing is that they’re Ryu said one of the main issues financial security for Los Angeles’ folks on the ground the resources They can juxtapose a traffic study, [considering] it. That’s what I he learned was constituents bid to host the 2024 Olympics as and the ability to get it done.” and say, ‘well yeah, this traffic promised to do – to change the con- thought that the city was going to other proud moments while in What have you learned about study says this, but I actually live versation and start a dialogue in city take over for the venue and oper- office thus far. District 4 as a whole since you took here, and you actually can’t go that hall. This is something that wasn’t ate it outright. “I’m very excited that we’re even office? way.’ even discussed. “The city is not operating it. The talking about the Olympics and the “The whole reason I ran was “It’s about on-the-ground intelli- “The whole point of it was, peo- city is hiring a management com- possibility of the Olympics coming because I knew District 4 is differ- gence and information and I learn ple are saying, ‘I can’t trust govern- pany to operate it. The city has here, which I totally support. But ent than any other district. We have tremendously from the community ment.’ How do we restore faith in direct control, but we’re hiring pro- looking back at the ‘84 Olympics – an active citizenry in these predom- all the time. Which is why it’s government? Current campaign fessionals who know how to do it.” which was the most successful in inantly residential areas. It’s a high- important to have dialogue.” finance regulation – yes, L.A. has Ryu said he collected all the the history of the Olympics – [the ly organized, highly involved and one of the more strict ones – still concerns from the community, city] did it right. It made a profit. engaged citizenry, and I expected isn’t enough. added some of his own, and pre- But now it’s a different time and I nothing less. I think we’re starting “The whole reason “Being better than someone else sented a motion for RAP to report want to make sure that we hold true to show folks that their voice does I ran was because I doesn’t necessarily mean we’re on the open venue model, which to those fiscal accountability mea- matter, that participation makes a knew District 4 is doing all we can. I’m saying we the department did in August. need to be held to a higher standard. sures because it’s taxpayer dollars difference.” different than any “And I’m going to put all their at risk. And I want to make sure we What problems have come to That’s why I presented it. Will it get feet to the fire and make sure that other district.” passed in a month? Will it get have community input. your attention that you didn’t know all these concerns are addressed. passed in ten years? I don’t know. “So, I was able to question that, about before taking office? And if they don’t address them But it surely won’t get passed if we and change the conversation with “There’s a lot, but nothing that -Councilman David Ryu properly, we’ll see what’s going to don’t start talking about it.” that, too.” we can’t solve. I have to admit, a 4th District happen at the end of the year. It’s What has surprised you most What are your thoughts on the majority of my time, a good 60 to a one-year contract. But every- about holding office and being a 70 percent of what my staff and I You proposed stricter campaign Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) “open thing that I’ve heard from the council member? do, is spent explaining what has contribution rules for Los Angles venue model” to manage The department – I like what they’re “For as much as everyone thinks happened in the past with decisions city elections in an effort to restore Greek Theatre? What have you presenting. I hope they’re success- that city hall is inefficient with that were made before I got here. A trust in local government. What do learned from RAP’s report in ful. For Rec and Parks’ sake, I bureaucracy and red tape – which lot of people were misinformed or you expect to come from your cam- response to your motion? How is hope everything that they plan to exists – I was very surprised at the not informed at all. It’s explaining paign donation restrictions request the transfer of management as a do, and project to do, happens. family of departments and actual to them what has happened, what to the Ethics Commission? staff and how creative and dedicat- decisions were made, and going whole progressing? “If it does, it means the commu- “I found out early on talking with ed they are with the outside-the-box forward with what’s going to hap- “This is one of the things where nity is going to be happy because several of my colleagues there were thinking that they have. It’s not a pen.” 70 percent of my time is spent they will see no difference in the a lot of questions. So instead of get- bunch of people sitting around What have you learned from your explaining what works, what hasn’t venue and noise. And they’re doing nothing. If it wasn’t for the constituents? ting a second, I pulled the motion been done and what’s going on. A going to see better traffic mitiga- amazing work of the people work- “I’m learning from them all the back. I took it to the Ethics lot of people still think that [the tion and better community ing at city hall, the city wouldn’t time. It’s about meeting with the Commission to get it to the experts. decision to give control of The engagement. They’ll make more function. experts. If we’re working on water “Instead of me explaining what Greek to the city] can be reversed. revenue, and I’m going to be “But they are understaffed and conservation issues – yes, I consid- my opinions and thoughts are, I But it was one of these decisions auditing that as well to make sure. need more resources. They have all er myself an environmentalist – but thought it would be better to come that was made airtight before I even Everything that Rec and Parks is these great ideas that have not been I’m going to consult with the water from the experts who know about got here.” projecting to happen, with more implemented yet. And that’s where conservation experts. Or when it ethics and campaign finance. I sub- Ryu said RAP could have done a revenue, better community out- my role is as the elected body, to be comes to traffic, I’m going to meet mitted it to them so they can study better job informing the public. reach, better public safety, it’s able to move some of these things. with the experts on traffic and with the proposal, get all the questions “But they’re not a P.R. company, great.” Some of [the ideas] we can do right the department of transportation, answered, and make a presentation they take care of parks. So you Next week, Ryu discusses away, others might take some time. engineering bureau and all these to city council.” can’t blame them. But there was a homelessness and infrastructure. 22 October 15, 2015 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

‘Let’sFrom page 1 Buy a Mountain’ to maintain character from private owners. The location technical challenges. However, “We’ve realized the wildlife in is currently surrounded by houses thanks to the current development Los Angeles does not have a voice and power lines but is home to boom and the steady improvement – policies are made without consid- many animals, including mule deer, of technology, properties like this eration to wildlife all the time. But bobcats, gray foxes, coyotes, brush are ripe for the taking. really, wildlife is the barometer of rabbits, quails and birds, and has “I’m constantly getting clients health of our entire environment,” vast stands of Coastal Oak trees. that walk in the door and tell me, ‘I Sinard said. “This habitat block has an impor- never thought that property next to In addition to preserving the tant function, as the central core of me was going to be bought’ or ‘I wildlife passageways, the Let’s a larger property. Not only is it a never thought that mountaintop Buy a Mountain group wants to good-sized habitat, but it is also would change.’ But it happens maintain the historic character and positioned where it can funnel ani- often,” Hall said. natural charm of Laurel Canyon, photo courtesy of Citizens for Los Angeles Wildlife mals down to cross Laurel Canyon Wildlife are seemingly running which Hall considers a cultural The “Let’s Buy a Mountain” project wants to purchase a 17-acre plot of Boulevard,” said Paul Edelman, out of room in the Hollywood Hills resource. The group cites many land for $1.6 million in Laurel Canyon. chief of natural resources and plan- area, with an increasing numbers of musicians who lived in the shadow ning for MRCA and deputy director deer being hit on Laurel Canyon of the 17 acre plot in the 1960s and “Part of making conservation Leaders of Let’s Buy a Mountain of natural resources and planning Boulevard and coyotes appearing 1970s, including The Mamas & work is giving people access to it so have developed a plan to obtain for Santa Monica Mountain regularly in more urban neighbor- Papas, Buffalo Springfield and Joni they will get involved with the donations from various sources, Conservancy (SMMC). hoods. Alison Sinard, chair of Mitchell, who were inspired by the efforts. Plus, it will be pretty hard to including the community, crowd Edelman explained the space is CLAW, said this is because the ani- open, “magical” space to write go off trail in that area,” Edelman source funding and carefully select- also a hub that connects the medi- mals’ migratory paths are being songs of joy, peace and happiness. said. ed corporate sponsors. Benefit con- um-sized habitat blocks closer to blocked which has potential to ruin They also worry about the future of The MCRA will allow owners of certs and fundraising opportunities, Sunset Plaza with the rest of the the entire ecosystem. Recently in its infrastructure, as some of the the 35 homes that border the 17- like the naming of the mountain, Santa Monica Mountain range. the surrounding area, a fence was roads in the area are narrow and acre property to take the lead in are also under consideration. All There has not been any permanent erected that blocked a migratory would not support the housing den- clearing their own brush, as long as groups involved in the Let’s Buy a land protection of this size in path, which caused the coyote pop- sity large developments threaten to it is done responsibly. Alternately, Mountain project believe the goal Laurel Canyon and, if sold to ulation to decrease. Because there bring. the MCRA will leave the wildlife of $1.6 million is doable. developers, could potentially be were fewer coyotes, the gopher If the Let’s Buy a Mountain group sanctuary in its natural state in “Most of the time people think transformed with homes or larger population increased and ate away is successful in raising the funds order to preserve the habitat for ani- the government will do this for buildings. at the roots of an old tree, which within 18 months, the purchased par- mals. them, but we aren’t going to sit Jamie Hall, president of LCA and eventually fell, a victim of strong cel of land will be maintained by “It shouldn’t be much of a bur- around and assume anyone else land use attorney, said the only rea- winds. Sinard said that by installing MCRA, the local agency of SMMC. den for homeowners, it’s actually will do this for us,” Hall said. “We son the space hasn’t been devel- the fence and interrupting one Edelman said because the space not a bad deal at all. It will provide have the power to protect what we oped yet is because doing so will migratory path, the entire ecosys- already has an existing path, they a permanent open space behind love and that’s what’s truly require great expense and facing tem was thrown off. intend to allow access to hikers. their house,” Edelman said. unique.”

was not yet ready. Though “It shows the human element of Solomon didn’t much believe in the people who created Tower in astrology, he challenged the store’s the 1960s – they put their heart and manager to sell a $15 Woodstock soul into the company. A lot of peo- TowerFrom page 1 Records allowed artists to be in ‘scene’ album for $1 on the sidewalk out- ple didn’t have a place to fall back doors in West Hollywood. The you would run into someone from large sign, which is a duplicate of side to beat the deadline. Sure on when this store disappeared,” iconic building was in flux between Guns N’ Roses or Elton John. It the original, aside from Gibson enough, after haggling for five min- Stuart said. occupants for many years, and in was one of the most iconic stores Brand’s logo at its center. How long utes, the manager sold the record Though the idea of designating 2013 a group unsuccessfully tried and performance spaces,” Cleary the Tower Records signage will just in time – according to the astro- the company’s former location a to have the building designated as a said. remain on the building is currently logical signs – to a man who didn’t historical landmark was dismissed, historical landmark. Domenic Priore, author of “Riot undetermined. have a phonograph. Tower Records devotees from “The community aspect and his- on the Sunset Strip: Rock and Russ Solomon, former owner of “We took that as a good sign for across the country are behind a tory of Tower Records is important Roll’s Last Stand in Hollywood,” Tower Records, said he was the store’s future success, and we movement to get Solomon inducted to us. To see these people were in a said Tower Records was like a bea- impressed with the sign’s restora- had great fun in the years follow- to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame battle to get something marked as a con in the 1970s, when all of the tion, and with the film overall. He ing,” Solomon said. “All of us were because of his influence on rock historical monument – we didn’t signs on Sunset Strip were for also is pleased that Gibson now part of this wonderful wave that and roll music. His fans argue that realize how many people this com- music. owns the store and that it will be started up in the mid-60s and ended he has affected more people pany affected, and that became “The thing about time is that as it devoted to music, just as he had recently, and the idea that we were through music than most people more evident as we made the passes, you appreciate it more – but intended when he built it. lucky enough to find a location in who have worked in the industry, movie,” Stuart said. there isn’t a lot you can do to save “The building looks killer, and it the middle of this happening area in such as artists and producers, as Last year the property was the integrity of the old Strip. You is wonderful that this one has been West Hollywood, along with our Tower Record’s catalog constantly bought by Gibson Brands, a com- can’t really recreate the integrity of restored because it’s so iconic,” location in San Francisco, was fan- searched for the next great thing. To pany known primarily for guitars, the 60s and 70s, but it’s a good idea Solomon said. tastic.” date, the Rock and Roll Hall of with plans to develop the space into to try to save one or two of the Recalling the prime years of “All Things Must Pass” exam- Fame has not accepted a retailer. a showroom with live perfor- icons here and there,” Priore said. Tower Record’s glory in Los ines how Tower Records allowed “He did such an incredible thing mances. Gibson has not yet done Stuart spearheaded the artistic Angeles, Solomon said his favorite artists to engage with the “scene” for the industry with Tower and any work to the space, so Hanks direction of the sign by finding memory was when the West and their fans, and how it became touched so many people,” Stuart and Stuart were able to rent it for artists who were familiar with the Hollywood store opened in 1970. A known for its local and niche album said. the premiere. process of recreating historic signs record salesman who specialized in selections. The film will speak to Tonight’s private screening of “[Gibson] has the same passion to look authentic. He contracted astrological signs told him they music fans and will show a larger “All Things Must Pass” is by invi- for rock and roll on Sunset as we Danielle Stampe, former member needed to open on a day in early story and history of the music tation only, but the film will open do, and we were able to find a com- of the band Gwar, to design the November by noon, but the store industry behind the scenes. tomorrow in select theaters. mon ground to throw the event here to bring it back to life for one more night,” Stuart said. Jerome Cleary, who helped lead the historic preservation efforts, said while it’s fitting for Gibson to take over the space, Tower Records was a one-of-a-kind experience that doesn’t exist anymore. “We were at a rare time in music fan history where you went to the store to find the latest releases, and

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