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• Chaplains provide Temps cool great service. pg. 3 off before • LAPD Gun Buy weekend Back. pg. 4 warm up Volume 66 No. 19 Serving the Park Labrea and Wilshire Communities May 10, 2012 Arrest Quietly Made in Honoring the Greatest Sacrifice n Solemn Ceremony 2009 Stabbing Murder Recognizes 204 Fallen n Victim Languished on Sidewalk for Hours Officers since 1907 Before Police Were Notified By AARon Blevins By edwin folven Romaine Street, just south of the border between West Hollywood t’s a sad and unfortunate tally, suspect charged in the mur- and the city of Los Angeles. The but the 204 people it represents der of a 70-year-old victim murder received much publicity Iwere celebrated last week, Awho was killed in 2008 when it occurred four years ago, but when the Los Angeles Police while out for an evening walk in the investigators did not publicize the Department held its annual Melrose District is scheduled to arrest last year at the request of the memorial ceremony for officers appear in court for a preliminary victim’s family, according to Det. killed in the line of duty. hearing on May 23. Paul Funicello, a lead investigator The list begins with policeman The suspect, Angel Jesus on the case. Clyde A. May (1907) and ends Gonzalez, 30, has been in custody “We didn’t make much fanfare with police officer Joshua James since being arrested last June, and about the arrest,” Funicello said. Cullins (2010). Scattered in has pleaded not guilty to one count “We had talked with the family and between are several officers from they didn’t want their privacy being the local Wilshire, Olympic and of murder. Gonzalez is charged photo by Aaron Blevins with murdering Katan Khaimov, a impacted, so we were pretty dis- Hollywood divisions. The Los Angeles Police Department honor guard stands in position dur- resident of the Melrose District creet about [the arrest] to protect With more than one hundred who was stabbed to death on March the family and the investigation.” officers and many relatives of the ing the LAPD’s memorial ceremony last week in downtown L.A. 9, 2008 in the 6400 block of See Murder 20 fallen officers inside the dimly-lit Ronald F. Deaton Auditorium in MacArthur said, adding that those “Those losses were important downtown L.A. on Thursday, officers had made the greatest sac- for our future,” MacArthur said. department officials honored the rifice. “We feel blessed today to A wreath with 204 carnations lives of the deceased and lamented say we have not lost one body, one sat in the middle of the auditori- their passing. soul in the last 12 months.” um. An honor guard stood nearby “It is about celebrating lives — She credited that stretch to the throughout the service, with guard incredible lives that had chosen an memorialized officers, whose changes occurring at regular inter- awesome career in law enforce- deadly encounters provided valu- vals. LAPD chaplains gave the ment,” Assistant Chief Sandy Jo able lessons that continue to help invocation and benediction. keep their successors alive today. See Fallen page 20 Mr. Postman, Can You Take My Donation? n Post Office Looks to Stamp Out Hunger
By AARon Blevins
ince 1994, Branch 24 of the National Association of SLetter Carriers (NALC), which covers Los Angeles, has accumulated 7,986,000 pounds of food for area food banks through the Stamp Out Hunger food drive. This year, the local branch is photo by Aaron Blevins looking to top 8 million, and it’s The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Monday unveiled calling on the community to leave its “Oscars Outdoors” screening series. The movie venue, located near non-perishable food items in or near their mailboxes on Saturday, Fountain Avenue and Vine Street, will open in June. when postal workers will pick them photo by Matt Kozlo up. U.S. Postal Service letter carrier Felipe Agular shows off some of the “Our goal is to fill every food donations brought in by Branch 24 of the National Association of Letter bank in every community every Curtain to Rise on ‘Oscars Outdoors’ Carriers during last year’s Stamp Out Hunger event. The Los Angeles year,” said Anita Guzik, the By AARon Blevins located at Vine Street and branch is looking to surpass 8 million pounds of food this year. Homewood Avenue in Hollywood, branch’s food drive coordinator. The annual event is held around t may be reminiscent of a drive- a test-run under the “super moon”. items, such as canned soup, canned The majority of the local dona- the country through local branches in movie theatre, but patrons “It was unbelievable to sit out vegetables, cereal, pasta or rice, in tions will be given to the Los of the NALC. Locally, it is in its will likely need to exit their here and watch ‘Ferris Bueller’s or next to their mailbox prior to Angeles Regional Food bank and I 18th year, though the national ini- Saturday’s mail delivery. Renters United Way Community Services. vehicles in order to enjoy the Day Off’,” said Randy Habercamp, tiative, which has accumulated Academy of Motion Picture Arts the Academy’s program coordina- are asked to put the bag near their Through those organizations, more than 1 billion pounds of food, and Sciences “Oscars Outdoors” tor of educational and special pro- mailboxes. Baby food and pet food smaller food pantries will be able to has been ongoing since 1992. screening series this summer. jects. “It’s going to be fun. It’s have also been requested, though fill their shelves, Guzik said. “We feel it’s great,” Guzik said. The series was announced on going to be fun as we go forward — residents are encouraged to give “The Los Angeles Regional Food “We’re happy to be able to do it.” Monday, two days after Academy not just for the community but peo- what they can. Bank is extremely grateful to the Residents are asked to leave a staff members gave the new, $2 ple visiting here with families.” “We’re not asking everybody for National Association of Letter sturdy bag of non-perishable food a bushel of food,” Guzik said. See Stamp Out 22 million outdoor venue, which is See Screenings 22 2 May 10, 2012 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press
10 Diabetes Support After Dark” on Saturday, May 12 at 7 p.m. Teens can view the Group C a l e n d a r exhibition “Children of the Plumed lympia Medical Center is hosting Serpent: The Legacy of Quetzalcoatl in Oa meeting of its Diabetes Support Mancini will share her favorite movie Ancient Mexico” and dance under the Group on Thursday, May 10 from 7 to classic songs written by her father, stars to teen DJs. The teen-only event is 9 p.m. The free meetings are held the Henry Mancini. Tickets are $26 to $80. free, but tickets are required. 5905 second Thursday of each month, and 216 N. Brand Blvd. Wilshire Blvd. (323)857-6010, provide a safe and open atmosphere www.GlendalePops.org. www.lacma.org. where people can learn abut the disease, share experiences, and obtain informa- Musical Theatre tion on resources. Pavilion Conference Burlesque Show he DOMA Theatre Company pre- ita Von Teese will perform in her Room, 5900 Olympic Bl. 1st Floor. sents “Songs For A New World” (323)932-5264, www.olympiamc.com. T Dvariety show, “Burlesque: Strip running Friday, May 11 through June Strip Hooray!” on Friday, May 11 at 7
3. The performance features a collec- p.m., and Saturday, May 12 at 7 and 11 Molière Comedy tion of story-songs by composer Jason 10:30 p.m. at the House of Blues in ctors Co-op concludes its 20th Robert Brown. Showtimes: 8 p.m., West Hollywood. The 90-minute revue AAnniversary season with Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m., Sunday at features Von Teese, along with MC Molière’s “The Learned Ladies” run- the MET Theatre, 1089 N. Oxford Ave. Murray Hill, and special guests of bur- ning from Friday, May 11 through Tickets are $30 to $34.99. (323)465- lesque. Tickets are $35 to $46. 8430 Sunday, June 17. The production, 0693, www.DomaTheatre.com. Sunset Blvd. (323)848-5100, directed by Heather Chesley, is a come- www.houseofblues.com. dy centering on a controlling mother Cedars Benefit and a weak father with different ideas edars-Sinai Medical Center and 14 Erik Larson Book about who their daughters should wed. CThe Helping Hand of Los Angeles Showtimes are at 8 p.m., Fridays and are holding their 83rd annual Mother’s Signing Saturdays; 2 p.m., Sundays. David Day Luncheon and Fashion Show on ilgrim School is hosting a discus- Schall Theatre, 1760 N. Gower St. Friday, May 11 at the Beverly Hills Psion and book signing with author Tickets are $30. (323)462-8460 ext. Hotel. The event honors Mother of the Erik Larson on Monday, May 14 at 7 300, www.ActorsCo-op.org. Year Jeanne Pritzker, and benefits the p.m. The event will also include a ques- Cedars-Sinai Department of Obstetrics tion and answer session with Larson, Green Building Expo and Gynecology. Special guest host author of “The Devil in the White he 9th annual Alternative Building will be Fox TV’s Christine Devine; City”, “Thunderstruck”, “Isaac’s TMaterials & Design Expo will be with fashions by Kevan Hall. Luxury Storm” and his latest book, “In the held from Friday, May 11 through 12 at boutiques begin at 10 a.m.; luncheon, Garden of Beasts”. 540 S. the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. awards and fashion show at noon. 9641 Commonwealth Ave. (213)385-7352, The expo features more than 40 speak- Sunset Blvd. (323)904-4400, www.pilgrim-school.org. ers, with a special focus on water effi- www.cedars-sinai.edu. ciency, saving through green building, Design Lecture and energy savings. Expo hours are 10 esigner Tim Campbell, principal 12 Ebell Vintage Sale photo by Theresa Chavez a.m. to 5 p.m. 1855 Main St. (310)390- he women of the Ebell Club of Los Dof Studio Tim Campbell in Los 2930, www.altbuildexpo.com. Go-Go, Evangeline Angeles, will hold a discussion titled Angeles are holding a sale of items The Bootleg Theatre presents “Evangeline, the Queen of Make-Believe”, T “Pedigreed Properties: Balancing Past donated by members on Saturday, May a multimedia play with the music of Los Lobos, running from Saturday, and Present for a Personalized Future” Film Music Concert 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the club’s May 12 through 27. Catharine Listone (above) appears as “Evangeline” on Monday, May 14 at 11 a.m. in the he Glendale Pops Orchestra pre- west parking lot. Items include vintage in the play that takes its title from the group’s 1985 song by the same Pacific Design Center’s Silver Screen sents “A Night at the Movies” on furniture and fine art; household, deco- title. The character, Evangeline, is a devoted daughter by day, and a T Theatre. The program is part of Aaroe Friday, May 11 at 8 p.m. at the Alex rative and collectible items; tools, toys Hollywood go-go dancer by night. The play tells a story of self-discovery Architectural’s monthly lecture series. Theatre in Glendale. Jazz saxophonist and designer clothing. Proceeds benefit by a young Chicana, whose neighborhood roots and make-believe world 8687 Melrose Ave. (310)652-6285, Dave Koz and vocalist Monica Mancini the historic Wilshire Ebell Theatre. collide when she experiences the west side art scene and the music of www.aaroearchitectural.com. join Matt Catingub and the Glendale 4400 Wilshire Blvd. (323)931-1277, the Sunset Strip. Showtimes are at 7 p.m., Thursdays through Pops Orchestra in performing melodies www.ebellla.com. Saturdays; 2 p.m., Sundays. Tickets from Hollywood classics like “The are $32. 2220 Beverly Blvd. Pink Panther”, “The Wizard of Oz”, Teen Fun at LACMA (213)389-3856, www.bootlegthe- “Titanic” and “Star Wars”. Koz will he Los Angeles County Museum ater.org. also perform some of his hits, and Tof Art is holding “Teen Event:
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I’m not here to Voters can cast their June 5 ballots he Los Angeles Police prophesize or impose my views.” through the mail, drop them off at TDepartment civilian employee Hubbard, a Pentecostal, has any polling place within the voter’s went into cardiac arrest shortly been a sworn chaplain for 11 years, county or vote in person at county after chaplain De’Wana Hubbard spending the last 8 years at elections offices. Once county elec- had left the Verdugo Hills Hospital Wilshire Division. When she was tions officials determine the signa- in the foothills above Glendale. approached about the chaplaincy, ture on the vote-by-mail ballot return The civilian had fallen ill, and she wasn’t aware that the depart- envelope matches the signature on the diagnosis called for surgery. ment had such services. his or her voter registration form and During the procedure, unexpected “As I began to make inquiries, that the voter did not vote elsewhere complications surfaced. When the doors started to open,” Hubbard in the same election, the ballot and individual’s heart stopped beating, said. “I believe chaplaincy is a call- the envelope are separated and the the patient’s mother frantically ing.” photo by Aaron Blevins ballot is counted. contacted Hubbard. She said the key is to listen to a Los Angeles Police Department chaplain De’Wana Hubbard is a Any California voter may vote by She, however, had already trav- person’s request and determine if resource for fellow officers, such as officer John Koop (left), and civil- mail. The last day to request a vote- eled quite a distance, and fog was there is an immediate need. ian employees who work for the department. by-mail ballot is May 29. Ballots coming in. She was afraid the free- Employees and officers can seek must be received by Election day. way would be shut down soon. The her help for a host of reasons, especially when her husband, facility for a memorial. Afterward, An online application can be Catholic family, however, needed including sickness, injury, death or Carlton, was beginning his 17- Lawrence said she sent a letter to obtained at www.sos.ca.gov/elec- services. Hubbard contacted a marriage problems. Hubbard said month cancer battle. He had retired Chief Charlie Beck thanking him tions/vote-by-mail/pdf/fill-in-vote- nearby rabbi, and he was able to the chaplain must be peaceful, lov- from Wilshire Division as a detec- for providing the service, for by-mail-app-instruct.pdf. respond. ing and kind. tive. which she was very grateful. The last day to register to vote in “When the rabbi came down that “Most of the time, people want a “She would see me and pull me “It’s very unique,” she added. the June 5 primary election is May hallway, [the mother] didn’t see kind word, a kind smile,” she said. aside,” Lawrence said. “It was very Sgt. Chris Curry, who worked at 21. Residents can also pick up a Protestant, Catholic or a Jew. She “They want the human touch.” helpful.” Wilshire Division before being voter registration form at any U.S. saw God with meat on him,” Generally, the department is She said her husband was only transferred recently, needed, in post office, public library or county Hubbard said. “She just collapsed notified of an employee’s need for hospitalized once, and when he essence, an assistant during his elections office. in his arms.” chaplain services, and the chap- was, a chaplain was with her at the time of need. His sister died on the Though she couldn’t assist on lains are dispatched based on the hospital almost every time she vis- East Coast last July, and he had to that particular occasion, Hubbard, area in which they live or the divi- ited. When Lawrence’s husband coordinate various things, such as who works as a detective at sion in which they work. The chap- died, Hubbard was out of town, but contacting his brother in Community LAPD’s Wilshire Division, said it lain will then report back to the Southwest Division chaplain Dena Afghanistan, while maintaining his is symbolic of the department’s department with the individual’s Johnson stepped in. affairs locally. Night Watch chaplain services, which offers requests. “They were just a Godsend,” she “I never really had a chance to or two weeks, streetlights were faith-based services to department Brigitte Lawrence, a police ser- said. grieve,” Curry said. Fout at the corners of Wilshire employees and officers regardless vice representative, needed Johnson helped Lawrence plan Therefore, Hubbard’s assistance and Hauser boulevards and of denomination. Hubbard to be a shoulder to cry on, the service, and helped secure a Wilshire Boulevard and Ridgeley See Chaplain page 21 Avenue, making walks in the Miracle Mile quite dark. In spite of the thousands of people who walk and use public transportation in the area, the issue had not been report- ed. Staff at the Park Labrea News and Beverly Press called the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, as well as the city’s Bureau of Street Lighting, to inquire about the outage and were the first to alert both departments to the issue. The culprit was an issue with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s electrical feed, but the department said it was a simple fix. Repairs were made Monday. Street light outages can be reported to the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting by dialing 311. photo by Aaron Blevins 4 May 10, 2012 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Sell Guns, Buy Groceries More Controversy for Sunset Gordon Project n LAPD, Mayor Will Collect Guns This Weekend By AARon Blevins By AARon Blevins Organized by Villaraigosa’s ccording to representatives of office, the event has accumulated ACIM Group, recent allega- t may sound like a sting opera- approximately 6,000 firearms in its tions that the Sunset Gordon pro- Ition, but the Los Angeles Police three-year history. Last year’s event ject in Hollywood was re-assessed Department will not be arresting took 2,062 guns off the streets, with to benefit a county assessor cam- any participants during the city’s 179 being surrendered in paign contributor and his clients Anonymous Gun Buyback program Hollywood. Nearly 100 assault will have no bearing on its con- on Saturday. rifles were bought back. struction. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at six sites In 2010, 2,511 firearms were The Los Angeles Times report- in L.A., representatives of the exchanged for gift cards. At the ed on May 4 that property tax con- LAPD and Mayor Antonio Hollywood site, 386 weapons were sultant Ramin Salari lobbied to Villaraigosa’s Office will be offer- received, including 198 handguns, lower the assessed value of the ing $100 and $200 Visa and Ralph’s 112 rifles, 65 shotguns, 11 assault five parcels, which once housed gift cards in exchange for hand- weapons and a grenade launcher an Old Spaghetti Factory, from guns, shotguns, rifles and assault attached to a rifle. During the first- $14 million to $7.2 million. The rifles. even gun buyback program in 2009, property then sold for $21 million. Locally, officers from LAPD’s 1,696 weapons were exchanged. Salari’s home was recently raid- Olympic Division will be at the “We believe in a person’s 2nd ed by the District’s Attorney photo by Aaron Blevins Korean Evangelical Zion Church, Amendment right to bear arms,” Office, which is probing his rela- The future site of CIM Group’s mixed-use project sits at the corner of 2149 W. Washington Blvd. Urena said, “but there may come a tionship with County Assessor Sunset Boulevard and Gordon Street. Allegations have surfaced that Participants are asked to leave the time where it may become inconve- John Noguez and his potential the property was re-assessed by County Assessor John Noguez’s weapons unloaded in the trunk of nient.” influence in securing tax reduc- office to benefit a campaign contributor. The assessor’s office denies their vehicle, and officers will He said some families seek to get tions for his clients through retrieve them. rid of the weapons when a young Noguez. this claim. “It’s a lot better for the public if child is welcomed into the home. If The assessor’s office, however, changed ownership three times assessor’s office spokesman Louis we take those guns off the streets, properly registered, the guns can be said the property was re-assessed and was affected by the market Reyes said. no questions asked,” division Sgt. sold, but the buyback program to $7.2 million because, at the crash in the third quarter of 2007. He said the original property Ted Urena said. ensures that they are disposed of time, it had no entitlements, “It’s a very complex case,” properly, Urena said, See Old Spaghetti page 21 adding that the guns are melted down in a confi- dential location outside the city. While some gun owners simply want to get rid of the weapons, other partici- pants may not be so wholesome. Urena said one aspect of the program is taking unsafe weapons from unsafe people in exchange for gift cards. “There are some people that have perhaps commit- ted a crime with those weapons,” he said, reiter- ating the anonymity of those who participate. Urena said there should be enough gift cards to go around, and that the photo by David Starkopf Korean Evangelical Zion Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck and Church will be a secure Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa view some of the location. weapons obtained during the city’s For more information, Anonymous Gun Buyback event. call (877)LAPD-247. WeHo Responds to Expense Reports, Probe ollowing Saturday’s Los policies are comparable to other FAngeles Times article about cities,” Jenkins said. “In response potential misuse of West to suggestions from the district Hollywood taxpayer dollars, the attorney’s office, the city is updat- city has responded by issuing state- ing its expense reimbursement pol- ments and clarifications regarding icy to assure that it is current. The the story and the Los Angeles city has been informed that the dis- County District Attorney’s probe. trict attorney has completed its “The city was contacted last year investigation as it regards the city and informed that, in response to a and its employees, and the city does complaint filed in March 2011 dur- not expect any further action by the ing the city of West Hollywood’s district attorney with respect to the municipal election campaign, the city or city employees.” Public Integrity Unit of the Los The article also states that Angeles County District Attorney’s Councilman John Duran spent Office initiated an inquiry into more than $7,000 over the course expense reimbursements for the of three years at local restaurants. conduct of city business by Jenkins said the district attorney’s employees and members of the office has not informed the city of West Hollywood City Council,” specific allegations against Duran said West Hollywood City Attorney and, therefore, the city could not Mike Jenkins. “The city has fully comment on that inquiry at the cooperated with the district attor- time. ney’s investigation.” The story also questioned the use He said the city has adopted a of a city manager’s office credit formal policy that requires full doc- card, which had been used for umentation of all meal expenses $121,000 in purchases over the last that involve city business at the tax- three years. payers’ expense. “The referenced credit card is the “These expense reimbursement See Expenditures page 21 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 May 10, 2012
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NCJW Will Hold Public Hike for the Homeless Forum: “War on Women” Councilmember Tom LaBonge (left), 4th District, led the 2nd annual he National Council of Jewish only get worse,” NCJW/LA’s “Hike for the Homeless” on April 28 Women, Los Angeles is hold- director of advocacy Ruth Williams T in Griffith Park. The hike is presented ing an education program titled said. “This program will educate us by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul “War on Women” on Wednesday, about tactics by conservative, faith- and raised funds for its family hous- May 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 based groups and public officials to ing project for women and children p.m. discriminate against women by near Hollywood, and its Cardinal The event will feature a panel restricting access to contraceptives Manning Center shelter in Skid Row. discussion moderated by Los and abortion, and teach us how to “I grew up with the Society of St. Angeles Times columnist Sandy fight back.” Vincent de Paul and attended its Banks on ways to stand up for The event will be held at the Circle V Ranch summer camp,” women’s health and rights, and NCJW/LA Council House, 543 N. LaBonge added. “They do great work counter attacks by conservative Fairfax Ave. and I’m proud to be part of their religious groups and lawmakers. For information or to RSVP, call efforts to help people throughout Los The panel will include actress and (323)852-8503, or email to Angeles during these tough challeng- women’s right advocate Tyne Daly; [email protected]. photo courtesy of the 4th Council District Office ing times.” as well as Maggie Crosby, staff attorney for ACLU Northern California; Serena Josel, director of public affairs for Planned Parenthood Los Angeles; Linda Long, vice president of California NOW; and Kaya Masler, USC stu- dent and political organizer. “Women’s rights are under attack at unprecedented levels. The ‘war on women’ is real and will City Collects $2.65 Million From Bankrupt Hotel he Los Angeles City Attorney’s TOffice has announced the receipt of a $2.65 million payment on behalf of the city of Los Angeles as part of settlement with the for- mer owner and operator of the Wilshire Hotel in Koreatown to sat- isfy debts owed for unpaid taxes. We Now Have 4 New Prius Models Starting at $19,710! Deputy City Attorney Pejmon Shemtoob represented the city in *The All New 53 MPG Prius “C” *The All New Roomy Larger Prius “V” the case against Majestic Towers Inc., the former operator of the *The Legendary 51 MPG Prius “Classic” *The All New 95 MPG Prius Plug-In Wilshire Hotel, to recover the unpaid taxes. Deputy City Attorney Wendy Loo represented the city in Bankruptcy Court in the jointly- administered Chapter 11 cases of All Models Are Majestic Towers Inc. and the hotel’s In Stock and Ready former owner, 3515 Wilshire Inc. “The City Attorney’s Office, for Immediate working with the Office of Finance, has pursued, and will continue to Delivery! aggressively pursue, money owed to the city,” Trutanich said. “We owe it to our residents and taxpay- ers to ensure that debtors to the city pay their fair share.” The Office of Finance audited the hotel operator’s financial records from December 2005 through April 2009, revealing that the company had underreported the Transient Occupancy Taxes collected in trust for the city. A $3.5 million judg- ment was awarded on March 18, 2011, against Majestic Towers, Inc. for the unpaid taxes. In an effort to satisfy the judgment, keepers were assigned to monitor and collect all cash collected at the hotel’s main lobby, catering office, the hotel restaurant, the adjacent Starbucks owned by the hotel and a separate hotel bar. The city’s collection efforts prompted the hotel’s owner and operator to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in April 2011. Thereafter, the hotel was sold to a third party in August 2011. The city participated in a global settlement for most of the remain- ing hotel sale proceeds in satisfac- tion of its tax claim. In addition to the $2.6 million transferred to the city as part of the settlement, Los Angeles will receive approximately $65,000 in checks collected in April 2011 by the keepers provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 May 10, 2012 KC Adds Some Sunshine to Para Los Niños Riases Funds with a Flair ara Los Niños, a Los Angeles Pnonprofit that provides child California AIDS Walk care, schooling and other services IDS Healthcare Foundation a great cause: to raise HIV/AIDS to at-risk children and their fami- A(AHF) will host the California awareness and funds for local ben- lies, held its En Gran Baile De Music Festival and AIDS Walk eficiaries who provide lifesaving Cinco on May 4 at the Original from 2 to 9 p.m. at Griffith Park and services to the community all year Farmers Market. In its 16th year, the Greek Theatre on May 20 fea- long.” the private event is the organiza- turing KC and the Sunshine Band. According to the California tion’s signature fundraiser, offering The event is part of a coast-to-coast Department of Public Health, dinner, auctions, casino games and AIDS walk that also features festiv- 160,760 people are living with live music performances. Mexico ities in Florida. AIDS and 43,501 people are living Folklorico from the Leyenda The walk, which is used to raise with HIV in California. The num- Dance Company (right) also per- awareness that more than 200,000 ber is likely higher as it is estimate formed. Approximately 600 peo- people are living with HIV/AIDS that nationwide 20 percent of peo- ple attended the event, which in California, will include free car- ple who are HIV-positive are raised approximately $700,000 for nival games, rides, performers and unaware they are infected. Para Los Niños. Presenting spon- food trucks. It benefits local AIDS For more information, visit sors were Tina and Rick Caruso. service organizations, including www.walkeatdance.org. photo by Aaron Blevins AIDS Service Center, Bienestar, Charles Drew Mobile Testing, In The Meantime, the Magic Johnson Foundation and Whittier Rio Hondo AIDS Project. “2012 is AHF’s 25th anniversary, the Greek Theatre’s 80th and our media sponsor K-EARTH 101 radio’s 40th, so together we are pulling out all the stops to guaran- tee a mega-superstar concert that follows the festival and walk. Plus, the legendary Magic Johnson will serve as host,” said Dana Miller, the lead organizer of the California Music Festival & AIDS Walk. “We promise to reward participants’ commitment with a full afternoon of fun and entertainment — all for It Gets Better & Gay Men’s Chorus Program Targets Bullying partnership announced last Aweek between the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA) and the It Gets Better Project will develop a national touring show to address bullying. In collaboration with Speak Theater Arts, the show will use music, theater and multimedia, and is slated to launch for the 2012/13 season. The inspiration for the collabora- tion began in October 2010, with GMCLA’s video submission of a performance of the song “True Colors” to the then month-old “It Gets Better Project”. Response to the video, which to date has received more than 650,000 hits online, prompted chorus leadership to pursue opportunities for collabo- ration. “We are thrilled to bring the incredible artistic talents of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles to such an important national initia- tive,” West Hollywood Councilman John Duran, chair of the GMCLA board of directors, said in a state- ment. “For more than 33 years the mem- bers of the chorus have stood as tes- tament of hope to young people, and now they are so excited to connect as artists with It Gets Better.” The It Gets Better performance is being developed by a creative team led for the chorus by Liesel Reinhart of Speak Theater Arts. “First and foremost, It Gets Better will be a dynamic night of music and theater, but the larger goal is to inspire audiences to question the dangerous climate of bullying that is still tolerated in schools, homes and mass media,” Reinhart said. For more information about It Gets Better, contact Reinhart at lieselrein- [email protected] or Chris Verdugo at (424) 239-6499. 8 May 10, 2012 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press Marvelous ‘Avengers’ Soars to Box Office Heights, for Good Reason
f I hear another naive comparison Ibetween “The Avengers” and “Transformers” I’m gonna get angry...and you won’t like me when I’m angry. This epic saga is a cor- rective to all soulless actioners that replace acting with recitation and coherent special effects with con- and has a keen eye for a bow and voluted and confusing CGI. Here arrows to match his name; Natasha comes sophomore director Joss Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson), Whedon to save the day with a code-named Black Widow, who’s photo courtesy of Marvel Studios superhero film worth its $220 mil- twice as deadly as she is beautiful; In case you’ve been living under a rock, “The Avengers” are from left Scarlett Johanson (Black Widow), Chris lion budget. and the mighty leader, Nick Fury Never has a film like this (Samuel L. Jackson), rocking an Hemsworth (Thor), Chris Evans (Captain America), Jeremy Renner (Haweye), Mark Ruffalo (The Hulk), and attempted such a lofty storyline. eye patch and leather trench coat. of course, Robert Downey Jr. as “Iron Man”. The movie grossed over $200 million in its weekend debut. With only 140 minutes, we’re intro- Exhausted already? Welp, we’ve duced to a slew of characters from still got our four leading characters journey make it all the more enjoy- While Whedon only directed one the Hulk. Hands down, the surprise five other related films: “Iron – Captain America/Steve Rogers able. film prior (“Serenity”), he’s been of the film is the angry green giant, Man”, “The Incredible Hulk”, (Chris Evans), Bruce Banner/Hulk Back for a third full film, Robert around the block for some time. who steals the show with some of “Iron Man 2”, “Thor” and “Captain (Mark Ruffalo), Iron Man/Tony Downey, Jr. is a comforting pres- He’s no stranger to superheroes, the finest smashes in film history America”. First, we say hello to the Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.) and ence and oh-so hysterical on serving as a writer for Marvel and several unexpected hilarious agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Agent Phil Thor (Chris Hemsworth) – and the screen. We get plenty of laughs Comics series like “X-Men” and moments. Coulson (Clark Gregg), the dry wit- film’s primary villain, Loki (Tom from other sources, but it’s hard to “Runaways”, creating supervillain While “The Dark Knight” ted operative we first met in “Iron Hiddleston). Much of “The ignore the dashing Tony Stark. web sensation, “Dr. Horrible’s accomplishes very different goals, Man” who tends to show up in the Avengers” features the characters’ When other superhero flicks Sing-Along Blog” and was consid- “The Avengers” is with it in the top other films; Maria Hill (Cobie rocky assemblage and final battle attempted sincerity, the Iron Man ered to helm “Batman” and two superhero films. It’s as fun as Smulders, Robin from “How I Met against the God of Mischief and his kept things lighthearted and now he “Wonder Woman” film projects. “The Dark Knight” is gritty. The Your Mother”), the right hand of army of alien soldiers, the Chitauri. shines with so many kindred spirits storyline only works if you’ve seen S.H.I.E.L.D.; Clint Barton (Jeremy We all know where this film is in a film that takes Downey, Jr. Robert Downey, Jr. the five films leading up to this Renner), who goes by Hawkeye going, but the fun and humor of the comedy to the new soaring heights. moment, and for many of faithful The real gem lies in the interac- is a comforting voyeurs, that’s not a stretch. “The tion between the main characters. presence and oh-so Avengers” is the beginning of an We’ve seen all of them in their solo hysterical on screen exciting cinematic transition: films films, but they truly are better . that challenge the three-act struc- Nothing says “Summer” like together. While many were disap- ture and require us to examine them pointed when Mark Ruffalo And let’s not forget his television based on previous film knowledge. replaced Edward Norton as Hulk, babies, “Buffy the Vampire Like old friends who meet every the Hollywood Bowl but Ruffalo plays the part even bet- Slayer”, “Angel”, “Firefly” and year or two and continue the same he Hollywood Bowl season ter, doing the one thing Norton can- “Dollhouse” which all continue in conversations as if little time has Tofficially opens on June 22 as not, humor. Stark’s banter clashes comic book form. He is king of passed, this rather unique sixth film the annual Hall of Fame concert well with Cap’s seriousness, and geekdom, and “The Avengers” is the much-needed high school honors music legends Reba Thor’s demi-godliness is always a solidifies his empire. reunion we actually want to attend. McEntire and Chaka Khan and con- splendid juxtaposition to more In true Whedon form, the dia- I don’t know if I’ve ever been cludes with spectacular fireworks, grounded endeavors. Black Widow logue is splendidly witty with this satisfied by a superhero film in this star-studded benefit for the and Hawkeye, the de-powered action sequences equally riddled and left with such an aching desire LA Phil and its education programs. members of the team, also get their with laughs that add to the intensity for a sequel. While most superhero For over a decade, Opening on-screen due. With so many char- of the final 30 minutes’ spectacle. films take too long to get to the Night has featured the Hollywood acters, it’s remarkable to see them The humor is clearly reminiscent of point, “The Avengers” makes intro- Bowl Hall of Fame, celebrating the all get equal screen time, shaming “Iron Man” and “Thor” while other ducing the characters the point. All superstars whose achievements photo courtesy of the Hollywood Bowl any of the “X-Men” films’ fickle moments are straight out of hail Whedon for creating a film for embody the spirit of the Bowl. Legendary singer Reba McEntire attempts at balanced coverage. “Looney Toons”, especially with the fans and new audiences alike. Introduced by a celebrity presen- ter, McEntire and Khan will be hon- ored with a special video tribute, then they take the stage to showcase their extraordinary talent with a performance that is sure to be unforgettable. " ! Accompanied by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Thomas Wilkins, conductor, Julie Andrews will host this opening night spectacular. Other notable summer perfor- mances will be Glen Campbell on June 24, Barry Manilow on July 4, and Garrison Keillor and “A Prarie Home Companion” on July 13. For packages (reception, dinner, prime seating), call (213)972-3051. For a complete calendar listing of the entire summer schedule, visit www.hollywoodbowl.com.
photo courtesy of the Hollywood Bowl Chaka Kahn, above, will be hon- ored on opening night of the 2012 Hollywood Bowl season, June 22 with Reba McEntire. !
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‘Concealing Judy Holliday’ Pits Humor vs. Tragedy LGBT Heritage Month Contests whole program a huge farce, but the naming was not ever amus- ubmissions have opened for a allowed only one entry per partic- ing. Famous names, dignified peo- SCreative Writing and Video ipant. The deadline for submis- ple, coming up rumpled by associ- Contest celebrating Lesbian, Gay, sions is May 18. Winners will be ation, true or not. Bisexual and Transgender notified by phone after that date. Marilyn Fox as Judy’s hysterical (LGBT) Heritage Month 2012. “I invite every child in Los old mother is a standout in her The contest will present student Angeles to learn about the LGBT quivering runs to the oven where winners with cash prizes and the community and its contributions she intends to gas herself each time opportunity to show their win- to the cultural diversity of Los her daughter is threatened by the ning piece at the LGBT Heritage Angeles,” Mayor Antonio stern tones of the Senator at the Month Opening Ceremony on Villaraigosa said. “This contest hearings. A familiar and much- June 1 at Los Angeles City Hall. offers each student an opportuni- honored presence at her theatre and Students from throughout Los ty to study our city’s heritage and at awards ceremonies, Ms. Fox Angeles County in grades 6-12 celebrate its history through his outdoes herself here. are encouraged to participate in or her own individual creativity.” The action of the play is mainly the Creative Writing and Video For submission guidelines and in the mind of the dying girl, mixed Contest by submitting an original requirements, students can e-mail with her own sense of not having written piece of work and/or a 1- Mike Ai at [email protected] or made the most of her opportunities, 3 minute video submission that call (213)978-2751. Students can although the fiercest foe is the represents the contest theme: also go to the Department of photo by Keith Stevenson threat of political and social extinc- “Celebrating Our Past — Cultural Affairs website at Dan Cox, Wendy Johnson, Kevin Quinn and Terrance Elton star in tion whatever the cause. Shaping the Future”. Students are www.culturela.org or call Pacific Resident Theatre's production of “Concealing Judy Holliday” by There’s a lot of laughter here in welcome to submit both, but are (213)922-9762. Wendy Johnson and directed by Guillermo Cienfuegos. the face of tragedy, and a sour reminder that hurt can come with- endy Johnson, the writer of sequences were the same - no out cause or concern. And, surpris- W“Concealing Judy Holliday”, work, no references, no peace). ingly, a lot of fun in the face of pos- WeHo Russian Festivities Upcoming also happens to be playing the role Holliday was obviously a-political, sible tragedy...more than real in the usic, food and family activi- The Russian Style Festival’s of Holliday in her name play. Ms. but The Committee was looking to final death of the promising young ties will be a part of the 11th Annual Gala Concert will take Holliday, as you may realize, is the lay blame, and cared not on whom M woman, who no longer had the Annual Russian Style Festival, pre- place from 5 to 7 p.m. on the main heroine of her own story, a young it fell. She was hounded by the strength to withstand her mental sented by the city of West stage. actress who possibly got too much Committee until she fell i ll with and physical trials. Hollywood and its Russian Other Russian Style Festival too soon, or didn’t get enough early cancer. Pals rallied around: Ms. Johnson seized the moment Advisory Board, at 11 a.m. on May events include the WHOpera enough, or maybe jumped ship Tallulah Bankhead (a saucy Sarah of those terrible trials, duly refresh- 20 at Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Group’s world premiere perfor- before the boat left the harbor. Zinsser), Betty Comden and Adam ing a terrible memory with adept Monica Blvd. Other events cele- mance of “The Apostle” at 6 p.m. Holliday was the hard-luck Green (Melinda Doyle and and still terrifying reality. Wow. brating Russian arts and culture will on May 18 at Fiesta Hall in girl/woman who made it at a young Terrance Elton), Laurette Taylor Scenic and lighting design by also take place around the city Plummer Park and “Tango Around age, then didn’t, for whatever rea- (Marilyn Fox), Ezio Pinza and Norman Scott, sound by Edan beginning on May 18. the World”, presented by the Unity son, follow her early success with Bob Hope (Terrance Elton), Norman Freiberger and John During the event, the Royal in Diversity Arts Foundation, from more success. Arlene Francis Masline, costumes by Sarah Basketball School will present a 4 to 9 p.m. on May 19 at Plummer In Johnson’s and Bennett Mad About Zinsser, musical direction and orig- game from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Park. play, Holliday is Cerf and others inal compositions by Edan Norman at the basketball courts at Plummer For more information, contact dying in bed, of Theatre of similar cal- Freiberger; directed by Guillermo Park. There will also be a basketball Tatiana Rodzinek at (323)848-6826 a virulent and iber and inno- Mad About Theate Ciuenfuegos. shooting contest with prizes, and a or go to www.weho.org/spe- murderous can- cence, at least in Pacific Resident Theatre, 705- DJ will provide music and enter- cialevents.com. cer. The time is that particular 1/2 Venice Boulevard, tainment. the era of the area. The Venice. Thursday through The Unity in Diversity Arts Senate Hearings ‘Names’ are Saturday at 8:00pm, Sunday at Foundation will present the Russian Looking during the cold ridiculous, but 3:00pm through May 27 at Style Festival’s Annual Children’s war, when it reputations were Younger 3:00pm. 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choices include a lox platter, steak $35 per person. 742 N. Highland Awill be in the Walt Disney St. (213)486-5171. $18 per person. 525 S. Flower St. and eggs Benedict style, Maine lob- Ave. (323)203-0500. Concert Hall’s gardens for $55 a (213)236-9577. ster pot pie and a grilled prawn person. Start with fresh squeezed Caesar salad. Add bottomless orange juice with assorted teas and Mezze champagne or mimosas for $19.95. Grub coffee. Menu highlights include Mother’s Day 6263 Leland Way, (323)962-1900. om is going to love croissant Mom’s chicken pot pie and omelets oms who enjoy contemporary Mediterranean food, will Cruise MFrench toast with raspberry made from cage-free eggs, Paris M njoy a two-hour brunch on the butter and a side of the most deli- ham, champignons, Gruyere appreciate the specialty small plates, flatbreads, large plates, veg- EHornblower Cruise ship that Give Mom a cious bacon in LA. Grub is also cheese, apple-wood smoked bacon includes free-flowing champagne, serving a Mediterranean salad with and spring onions. 141 S. Grand etables and dessert. Seating is 5 Cooking Class p.m. to 10 p.m. Dishes include a brunch buffet and live entertain- marinated artichokes and feta Street (213)972-3331. ment for $68 per person. The cruis- elebrate Mother’s Day at cheese among other delightful dish- smoked sturgeon with lebne, pick- RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen led shallots and capers flatbread. es begin at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 13755 C es. Kids adore Denise’s famous Fiji Way (310)301-6000. with a five-course menu on Sat., mac & cheese. Save room for fresh Playa Farm egg shakshouka with yogurt May 12 and Sun., May 13. Some of strawberry shortcakes with Fosse other’s Day brunch at Playa with sweetbread and pita. Dessert is the courses include lacquered BBQ cookies. The first seating for Mbegins at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. a lebne cheesecake with juniper, ribs and wild Sockeye salmon with Mother’s Day is 9 a.m. There are Executive Chef John Sedlar is bergamot and cara cara orange. The CHAYA Venice numerous noodles, rice, vegetables ake mom to Venice for a savory four seatings until 3 p.m. 911 N. preparing `ala carte specials from $9 meal is $65 per person. 401 N. La three-course prix-fixe brunch and desserts for $52 per person. On Seward St. (323)461-3663. to $12. Some of the dishes include Cienega Blvd. (310)657-4103. T Sat. May 19, Chef Mohan and his mum Asiah, will teach moms in Los Angeles how to cook tradition- Caulfield’s al Southeast Asian breakfast dishes. ll moms will receive a box of Brunch will follow after the class. ACaulfield’s Artisan caramels
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Children 5 to 12 is $47. creamy corn soup with mini $12 and carafes of orange juice are Fig & Olive L’Ermitage Children under 5 are free. 300 S. cheeseburgers, French toast or mac $5. Some of the favorites served are n Sunday, May 13, bring mom Doheny Dr. (310)860-4000. ‘n’ cheese for $18. 110 Navy St. Ricotta cheese and fresh blueberry Oto West Hollywood’s French Beverly Hills (310)396-1179. pancakes, scrambled eggs bruschet- Riviera-inspired eatery for a three- rooftop Mother’s Day Brunch ta, and Ricotta gnocchi. Sunday course prix fixe brunch at $48 per Aat L’Ermitage will feature a Casa Vega Supper starts at 6 p.m.. 8715 person. The founder, Laurent beautiful brunch display and $20 oms who adore authentic Petrossian Beverly Blvd. (310)652-2335. Halasz’s mother, Francine, will bottomless Mimosas, Bellini’s or MMexican dishes and cocktails ndulge in a special three-course come help prepare a traditional Bloody Mary’s. The menu, priced will enjoy Casa Vega. On Mother’s IMother’s Day brunch for $50 or Jar Mougin-inspired brunch. Enjoy at $75 per person, includes Day, the owner Christy Vega dine `ala carte. Start with a glass of njoy Brunch or dinner on Farmer’s Market zucchini terrine Pistachio Pancakes, Herb Crusted Fowler’s own grandmother original champagne or lavender mimosa to EMother’s Day at Jar. Mom will and Francine’s salmon and scallop Prime Rib and a dessert station. recipes will be used to make `a la accompany Egg Royale with soft be pleased with the lobster benedict papillote. Save room for Francine’s Seatings are available from 10 a.m. carte beef, chicken, and vegetable scrambled eggs and Vodka whipped or the brioche French toast with Raspberry Meringue with whipped until 3:00 p.m. 9291 Burton Way tamales for the special price of $3 cream. Chef Giselle will prepare roasted spiced apples. Brunch cream and raspberry coulis. 8490 (310)278-3344 each. Open from 11:30 a.m. until 2 caviar scrambled eggs with toast or begins at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you Melrose Pl. (310)360-9100. a.m. 13301 Ventura Blvd. Eggs Benedict. Finish with a vanil- would like to take mom out for din- (818)788-4868. la panna cotta or almond crème ner, Jar reopens at 5 p.m. serving Four Seasons Hotel brulée with Russian tea cookies. new Spring dinner dishes. 8225 Shanghai Red’s Beverly Blvd. (323)655-6566. at Beverly Hills For More Mother’s Day The regular lunch and brunch menu Brunch om will get a kick out of the is also available. 321 N. Robertson various specialty stations and Restaurant News, Blvd. (310)271-0576. ake mom out to Marina Del M Locanda del Lago Rey for a delicious brunch that desserts inspired by the chefs’ See page 17 his weekend from Sat. May 12 T City Tavern Tto May 18, enjoy a “Fiesta della ake mom to a beer pairing and Mamma” menu for $39 per person Tdelightful three-course menu for a three-course meal and $55 per this Sunday. Chef Jessica person for four-courses. The menu Christensen is offering deviled egg is inspired by Chef Minuz’s mother, with curried cauliflower, heirloom Adelia. The dishes are his home- Mother’s Day at tomato salad with strawberries, cooked favorites from Northern buratta and balsamic vinaigrette, Italy. Splurge with the optional wine pan-seared salmon with grilled pairing for an extra $18 per person. Show your love to the asparagus and roasted fingerling 231 Arizona Ave. (310)451-3525. potatoes and a molten chocolate special lady in your life! cake with raspberry and mint syrup. Café del Rey It starts from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. and njoy a seaside three-course prix Mother’s Day Brunch served from costs $36 with 4 Taster beers. 9739 Efixe menu includes brioche Culver Blvd. (310)838-9739. French toast, eggs benedict or 7:00am - 4:00pm Moroccan lamb burger. Dessert Mother’s Day Dinner served from Twist Restaurant includes a chocolate cheesecake isten to vocalist Judy Wexler and Meyer lemon tartlet. 4:00pm - 10:00pm Lwhile drinking free-flowing Bottomless mimosas are included champagne or Mimosas and dining in the $45 per person price. on a gourmet Mother’s Day brunch Children’s brunch is $20. 4451 • All Mother’s will receive a special Thank You Rose buffet. Located inside the Admiralty Way, (310)823-6395. Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & during Brunch (first come, first serve) Spa, the all you can eat and drink Grand Lux Café brunch offers eggs benedict, an om will adore some of the best • All Mother’s receive a complimentary Mimosa omelet and waffle station, seafood, Mmade-to-order desserts after carved prime rib, salads, hot entrees her meal. Some of the signature during Brunch and desserts. 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At 12:10 a.m., an unknown sus- pect assaulted a victim with a deadly weapon in the 6700 block Bank Robbery Bandit Indicted of Hollywood Blvd. man suspected of being respon- required bomb squads in Los Police Blotter Asible for multiple bank rob- Angeles County to respond to the An unknown suspect assaulted a beries in Los Angeles County was banks in order to render the situation The following information was reported to the West Hollywood Sheriff’s victim with a deadly weapon in the indicted by a federal grand jury last safe, a process that lasted several Station and the LAPD’s Wilshire Division between May 3 and May 7, 2012. 1700 block of Wilcox Ave. at 2:30 week, law enforcement officials hours and required the involvement If you are a victim of a crime, here are the telephone numbers of local law a.m. have announced. of multiple personnel. enforcement agencies; Los Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division William Joseph Allen, 32, of Los In other robberies, witnesses At 10:48 a.m., an unknown sus- (323)485-4022 and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department West Angeles, was charged in an eight- described a handgun brandished by Hollywood Station (310)855-8850. pect assaulted a victim in the 1200 block of Genesee Ave. count indictment filed in U.S. the suspect. During the robberies, District Court in Los Angeles with the suspect made oral demands and The following crimes occurred in committed a petty theft in the 5600 An unknown suspect committed a bank robbery and attempted bank used written notes that he passed to West Hollywood and the areas block of Wilshire Blvd. robbery at the corner of Melrose robbery. The indictment charges the teller, demanding cash. Some of patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire Avenue and Lillian Way at 6:30 Allen with four bank robberies in the notes indicated that the suspect and Hollywood Divisions between May 4 p.m. Los Angeles, including a Nov. 28, had a friend outside the bank who May 3 and May 7, and were com- 2011, robbery at the Bank of was monitoring a police frequency piled from crimemapping.com. An unknown suspect committed a At 6:40 p.m., an unknown suspect America at 8655 Beverly Blvd and a and whom he would advise to “press petty theft in the 7900 block of committed a petty theft in the 5500 Jan. 4, 2012, robbery at the Wells a button” if the victim did not com- block of Wilshire Blvd. May 3 Santa Monica Blvd. at 2:20 a.m. Fargo at 10789 W. Pico Blvd. ply. One note contained the phrase, Detectives with the Santa Monica “establishment will not exist.” At 8:30 a.m., an unknown suspect At 3:30 a.m., an unknown suspect May 6 Police Department identified Allen Allen, who is being prosecuted by burglarized a residence in the committed a robbery at the corner 1200 block of Kings Road. of Highland and De Longpre At 3 a.m., an unknown suspect as a suspect in the series of robberies the U.S. Attorney’s Office, is being avenues. robbed a victim at the corner of that had been linked to the held in federal custody awaiting An unknown suspect burglarized a Highland Avenue and Santa “Explosives Threat Bandit” after trial. This investigation was con- vehicle in the 600 block of North An unknown suspect burglarized a Monica Boulevard. developing forensic evidence col- ducted by the Los Angeles Police Vista St. at 10:35 a.m. vehicle parked in the 400 block of lected at a bank robbery on March Department, the Los Angeles Westmont Drive at 7:45 a.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- 29. Once Allen was identified as a County Sheriff’s Department, the At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect cle at the corner of Edinburgh and suspect, investigators conducting the Santa Monica Police Department, assaulted a victim with a danger- At 8:15 a.m, an unknown suspect Waring avenues at 7:30 p.m. joint investigation obtained an arrest the El Monte Police Department, the ous weapon in the 8800 block of committed a petty theft in the 7100 warrant. Allen was apprehended on West Covina Police Department, the Sunset Blvd. block of Santa Monica Blvd. At 10:45 p.m., an unknown sus- pect stole a vehicle at the corner of April 17 in downtown Los Angeles Baldwin Park Police Department An unknown suspect committed An unknown suspect assaulted a Franklin and Ivar avenues. by officers with the Los Angeles and the FBI. arson in the 700 block of San victim in the 7600 block of Santa Police Department’s Central Vicente Blvd. at 3:30 p.m. Monica Blvd. at 10:36 a.m. May 7 Division. During the early robberies linked At 6:15 p.m., an unknown suspect At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect At 7:20 a.m., an unknown suspect to the Explosives Threat Bandit, the assaulted a suspect with a deadly committed a petty theft at The burglarized a residence in the suspect left behind a device made up !'- + '- 2*$ weapon in the 1000 block of South Grove. 1200 block of South Highland Ave. of electronic components and vari- Hayworth Ave. ous wiring. The suspect advised the "+ % 0 6 An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect burglarized a victim teller that someone outside An unknown suspect assaulted a residence in the 500 block of residence in the 1600 block of the bank would detonate the device, 5%#21- / -/ victim with a deadly weapon in the South Orange Grove Ave. at 8:30 Wilton Place at 11 a.m. indicating explosives were con- 400 block of Fairfax Ave. at 6:30 p.m. /2 01%% p.m. At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect tained within the device. During some of the robberies, the suspect " # ! May 5 burglarized a vehicle at the corner # At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect of Ogden Drive and 6th Street. would indicate or state that he had a bomb. ҟ # The device and associated threats # " # May Day Protest Jewelry Heist Suspects Sought " rosecutors on May 4 filed # APD West Los Angeles suspect produced a hammer, which Los Angeles Area detectives George Ɏ Ǒ ҟ # Passault charges against a 23- LDivision detectives are asking he used to smash through the glass Bowens or Stan Evans at (310)444- # ! year-old transient suspected of hit- for the public’s help to provide jewelry display case, as the other 1580 during regular business hours. # # # ting a female LAPD officer on the information on the identity of three two suspects produced bags and During non-business hours or on # back of the head with a drum dur- robbery suspects who are responsi- removed the jewelry from within weekends, calls should be directed ing a May Day demonstration on ble for a smash and grab jewelry the case. During the course of the to (877)527-3247. Anyone wishing # May 1. store robbery in West Los Angeles robbery, an employee activated the to remain anonymous should call # # Brian German Mendoza plead- area. robbery alarm as they fled the store Crime Stoppers at (800)222-8477. " # ed not guilty, and will return to along with customers who were Tipsters may also contact Crime # Around 8:30 p.m. on May 3, court on May 16 to set a date for three male African-American sus- inside at the time of the robbery. The Stoppers by texting to phone num- his preliminary hearing. # pects entered a mall located in the suspects subsequently fled with ber 274637 with a cell phone. All Deputy District Attorney 10800 block of West Pico numerous items of jewelry with an text messages should begin with the ! " Frances Young said Mendoza is Boulevard. They walked directly estimated cost of $150,000. letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also charged with assault on a peace into the Zales Jewelry store, where Anyone with information on this go to www.lapdonline.org, and click officer and assault on a public offi- they approached the counter. One crime is urged to call LAPD West on “Anonymous Web Tips.” # ! cial, both felonies, and a misde- ! # ! meanor assault on a peace officer and misdemeanor battery with # injury to a peace officer. " Prosecutors will ask bail be set at # $130,000. # # # # Mendoza allegedly struck the Chuck’s Auto & Dream Machines, Inc. Chuck’s Auto & Dream Machines, Inc. % #& # officer on the head from behind Complete Automotive Service - We Do It All! " ! after she passed by him during the ! demonstration downtown. Young ! said the officer sustained a concus- •Tires # sion. 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Heal the Bay Gala Cedars Dr. Honored for ALS Research r. Robert H. Baloh, director of efforts toward developing a cure for nvironmental group Heal the DCedars-Sinai Medical ALS,” Baloh said. “I especially want EBay will host its annual Bring Center’s Neuromuscular Division, to acknowledge our patients where Back the Beach gala on May 17, has received the ALS Association ALS runs in their family, whose will- saluting the accomplishments of Golden West Chapter’s ingness to work closely with us has Two Generations Honored for Mother’s Day Danny Moder and Julia Roberts, as Commitment to a Cure Award. been key to our success.” well as actress and longtime board Baloh, one of the top doctors and member Amy Smart and former research scientists treating and chairman Matthew Hart. studying ALS, also known as Lou Roberts won the Academy Gehrig’s disease, is the principal Award for Best Actress in a investigator of five projects exam- Leading Role for her portrayal of ining the molecular and cellular Erin Brockovich, who famously basis of ALS and other neuromus- fought to keep drinking water free cular disorders. He joined Cedars- of dangerous chromium. In real Sinai in early 2012 to create a com- life, Roberts and her husband, prehensive ALS treatment and Danny Moder, have championed research team, joining Dr. Clive local waters, diligently supporting Svendsen, Ph.D., director of the Heal the Bay’s mission. Regenerative Medicine Institute, A current member of Heal the and Dr. Patrick D. Lyden, chair of Bay’s board, Amy Smart will be the Department of Neurology and honored for her steady commitment the Carmen and Louis Warschaw as an advocate for a healthier envi- Chair in Neurology. ronment. She has served as a “I am very honored that the ALS photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center spokesperson for such Heal the Bay Association chose to recognize our Dr. Robert H. Baloh campaigns as the Beach Report Card, A Day Without a Bag and Hilton Hotels Corporation, will well. Group tables and individual n the May 8, 2008 issue of the Park Labrea News and Beverly Coastal Cleanup Day. also be honored for his stewardship tickets, beginning at $500, are IPress, the mother and daughter duo of Dolores Robinson and Holly Matthew Hart, former president of the regional environmental available at Robinson-Peete were at the center of attention as the honored guests and chief operating officer of group. A live auction will be held as www.healthebay.org/bbb. at the annual “Mother’s Day” luncheon held by Helping Hand of Los reat mom to breakfast in bed additional $24. 900 W. Olympic Angeles, an organization affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Restaurant News Twith fonuts. The new limited Blvd. (213)765-8600. Center. from page 13 edition caramel apple fonut comes Actress Holly Robinson-Peete is well-known for her work on tele- with a complimentary cup of Red O vision and in films, but many people may not know that she is The Bazaar by LAMILL coffee with any Fonut special brunch, featuring Chef involved with Helping Hand and the OB/GYN department at Cedars- purchased on Mother’s Day. ABayless’ regional Mexican Sinai. Helping Hand chose Robinson-Peete as its honoree for the Jose Andres Fonuts range from $2.75 to $3.50 brunch dishes, such as Huevos 2008 luncheon, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, but then decided ring mom from 2 p.m. to 8 each or $38 for a baker’s dozen. Rancheros Verdes and Chilaquiles that in honor of Mother’s Day, they would also honor Dolores Bp.m. for a special menu along 8104 W. Third St. (323)592-3075. al Guajillo is offered this Sunday. A Robinson, a well known Hollywood agent and producer. Both moth- with the regular menu. 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ter suite with a master bath, maid’s quarters, a formal dining room, a Dodger News SOSC Raffling Hollywood Home breakfast suite and a wood-paneled he deadline to purchase raffle The 2012 Dream House Raffle wine cellar. Ttickets for a chance to win a winner will be drawn on June 10, The Hollywood Hills home was L.A.’s Third Homestand in Progress 1917 two-story Hollywood Hills and the proceeds will benefit made available through an anony- he Los Angeles Dodgers began Sunday is Mother’s Day at residence or a cash payout of $1.5 SOSC’s 11,000 athletes with intel- mous supporter. Tickets are $150. Ttheir third homestand of the Dodger Stadium. The first 20,000 million from Special Olympics lectual disabilities. For more information or to pur- season Monday as they took on the fans to the 1:10 p.m. game will Southern California (SOSC) is The home features five bed- chase tickets, visit www.socalraf- San Francisco Giants. The homes- receive a Mother’s Day Tote. May 18. rooms, four and a half baths, a mas- fle.com or call (800)816-6108. tand will continue as the team Following the game, the Mother’s gears up for the Colorado Rockies Day Walk in the Park will take this weekend and the Arizona place. Diamondbacks early next week. As part of pregame ceremonies During the 7:10 p.m. game on on Mother’s Day, the Dodgers will Friday, fans can enjoy Friday recognize the winner of the MLB Night Fireworks from the field Honorary Bat Girl contest and after the game. Music from the other Los Angeles area nominees 1970s will be the soundtrack to from the contest that will attend Friday’s show. the game as well. A representative Dodger alumnus Dennis Powell from Susan G. Komen for the Cure will sign autographs for fans from Foundation will throw out a first 5:10 to 6:30 p.m. in Autograph pitch, and winners of the Susan G. Alley. Hip-hop group Far East Komen Race for the Cure recently Movement will throw out the cere- held at Dodger Stadium will be monial first pitch. recognized on the field. Komen Prior to the 6:10 p.m. contest on volunteers will also create a pink Saturday, the Dodgers will com- ribbon in the outfield with pink memorate MLB 4-ALS Awareness umbrellas. Mothers will also be Day by honoring local ALS orga- chosen from fans at Dodger nizations on the field. Dodger Stadium to take the field before the alumnus and 1981 World Series game. MVP Steve Yeager will sign auto- During Monday’s 7:10 p.m. graphs for fans in Autograph Alley game, Sophie Grace and Rosie from 5:10 to 6:20 p.m. Hall of from “The Ellen Show” will throw Fame Manager Tommy Lasorda out a ceremonial first pitch. will also give the commencement Tuesday is Orel Hershiser address at Marymount College in Bobblehead Presented by Coca- Palos Verdes on Saturday. Lasorda Cola night. Hershiser, a three-time will receive an honorary doctorate All-Star and 1988 Cy Young degree, marking his ninth. Award winner, is featured on the club’s second Dodger Stadium Greats Bobblehead night. Hershiser spent 13 seasons with Matt Kemp Los Angeles (1983-94, 2000) and keyed the Dodgers’ 1988 title run, Named National winning MVP honors in the NLCS and World Series. This marks Hershiser’s first Dodger Stadium League Player of bobblehead. Hershiser will be on hand to participate in pregame cer- the Month emonies and will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Dodger os Angeles Dodgers center alumnus Jimmy Campanis will Lfielder Matt Kemp has been sign autographs for fans in unanimously voted the Budweiser Autograph Alley from 5:10 to 6:30 Presents National League Player of p.m. the Month for April. Parking at Dodger Stadium is Through 23 April contests, now $10. Tickets to all Dodger Kemp led the Majors with a .417 home games are available at (35-for-84) batting average and 12 www.dodgers.com/tickets. home runs while ranking tops in the National League in RBI (25), hits (35), runs (24) and slugging percentage (.893), and second in on-base percentage (.490). The Oklahoma native’s 12 April homers set a new franchise record and were the fifth-most ever dur- ing the month behind Albert Pujols (14 in 2006); Alex Rodriguez (14 in 2007); Luis Gonzalez (13 in 523 W 6th St. R 501, Los Angeles, CA 90014 2001); and Ken Griffey, Jr. (13 in Tel: 877-505-INDIA • (213)627-7350 1997). Kemp joined Tony Perez (1970), email: [email protected] • www.sbical.com Larry Walker (1997) and Barry Bonds (2004) as one of only four players since 1921 to finish April with a .400 batting average, 10 or more home runs and at least 20 RBI. His 75 total bases in April tied for the eighth-most all-time. The 27-year-old’s sizzling bat played a key role in the Dodgers’ National League-best 16-7 record in April, the team’s best start since 1983. On April 28, Kemp clubbed his fifth career walk-off homer in the 10th inning of the Dodgers’ 4- 3 victory over the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium. Kemp won consecutive Player of the Week Awards for the weeks ending April 8 and 15 after hitting a combined .487 (19-for-39) with six homers and 16 RBI to begin the 2012 campaign, the first time a player had won back-to-back N.L. Player of the Week honors to begin a season. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 May 10, 2012
Korean Center to Host Youth Workshop Autry Presents American West Painter Terpning Works he Autry National Center pre- Tsents an exhibition of the work of premier American West painter, Howard Terpning, who is known for his devotion and respect for both the material culture and tradi- tions of Blackfoot, Crow, Lakota and other Plains tribes. “In my opinion, this retrospective exhibition of the work of Howard Terpning is among the most impor- tant in Western art,” said John Geraghty, Autry trustee and special advisor to the annual Masters of the American West Fine Art Exhibition and Sale. Using historical research, atten- tion to detail and sweeping land- photo courtesy of the Korean Cultural Center scape vistas, Terpning creates Middle school and high school students are invited to a free cross cul- engaging, open-ended stories about tural youth workshop from noon to 1 p.m. on May 19 at the Korean life, family and survival on the Cultural Center, 5505 Wilshire Blvd. Western frontier during the period photo courtesy of The Autry Museum As part of the “The Expulsion Project”, students will have an opportu- prior to the end of the Indian Wars. Several of Terpning’s masterful pieces have been on exhibit at the Autry nity to learn the music and dance traditions of Kim Eung Hwa Korean He often consults with Native throughout the years, including the 2004 Masters of the American West Dance Company and the Little Ethiopia Cultural Group Dancers. American tribal members to ensure award-winning piece “The Force of Nature Humbles All Men” (above), accuracy in all his works. The exhi- Another free workshop featuring the same performers will be held from now part of the Autry’s permanent collection. bition brings together over eighty noon to 1 p.m. on May 20 at Rosalind’s, 1044 S. Fairfax Ave. masterworks, some never displayed The exhibit will open May 12 National Center is located at 4700 For more information, visit www.kccla.org or call (323)936-7141. in public before. and run through July 1. The Autry Western Heritage Way.
approaches and styles. Gathered Atomic Energy Building at UC rating drawing and wire sculpture Calatrave, Gehry Exhibited This Month together from different collections, Berkeley. Also included is Frank that consider the relationship dward Cella Art + Architecture 22 sketches, presentation panels the featured works have never been Gehry’s sketches for Peter B. Lewis between architecture and earth- Eon Wilshire Boulevard presents and two models representing seven displayed together or exhibited. Building in Cleveland, Ohio, quakes. an exhibition of original drawings projects. The exhibition also offers The exhibition begins with four including two initial drawings from Edward Cella Art + Architecture, and models by four modern masters insight into the creative process and rare hand sketches by Erich 1997. Works by Woods, who is 6018 Wilshire Blvd. For informa- of architecture running through drawing artistry by some of the Mendelsohn (1887-1953) that doc- known for independent, conceptual tion, call (323)525-0053, or visit June 6. The architects include most influential architects of the ument his initial designs for the work, include four panels incorpo- www.edwardcella.com. Santiago Calatrava, Frank Gehry, past 75 years, while highlighting Erich Mendelsohn, and Lebbeus the similarities and differences Woods, and the exhibition includes between four architects’ distinct
photo courtesy of Santiago Calatrava/Edward Cella Art + Architecture Calatrava is represented through his design work on the Milwaukee Art Museum, and a selection of watercolor renderings (above) and a model depicting an innovative home commission by a Milwaukee family impressed by his bold proposal for the museum. 20 May 10, 2012 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press
ensued. familiar with one another over the Pagliotti became the first Metro years, Martin said. Fallen Officers Remembered officer killed since 1946, and was “We thank them for their sacri- only the second in its history. Since fice,” he said. “We hope those then, four Metro Division officers who go forth today will remember by Family and Police Force have died in the line of duty. The them and the other 202 officers from page 1 alleged gang members were shot, felled during the service of the captured and charged with LAPD.” “This ceremony is about much killed in the line of duty 25 years Pagliotti’s death. One, Louis Belvin A video presentation followed more than honoring our dead,” ago. One, police officer James H. Jr., remains incarcerated, and his the speakers. It displayed the LAPD Chief Charlie Beck said. Pagliotti, was his partner and room- parole was denied in 2005 and names and photos, if available, of “It’s about honoring those sitting up mate. 2010. every officer killed in the line of there who are willing to give their Randol L. Marshall was working duty since 1907. Afterwards, the lives for others.” in the San Fernando Valley and died audience was dismissed with He said 53 officers have been “This ceremony as a result of a motorcycle crash on exception of the families, who killed in the line of duty since he June 2, 1987. He is one of 34 offi- were asked to stay briefly. joined the law enforcement field in is about much more cers to die as a result of a motorcy- The sound of bagpipes echoed 1977. Two officers — Cullins and than honoring cle accident, which is the second as the crowd made its way to the police officer Robert James “RJ” most common means of death for memorial, where the wreath was Cottle — have been killed on duty our dead. LAPD officers. A taxi had cut him displayed. Four helicopters with since November 2009, when he It’s about honoring off. He left behind a wife and two the Air Support Division did a fly- became the head of the department. daughters. over. Taps was performed, and a “Everyone one of them is those sitting up there When Marshall died, it had been 21-rifle volley was fired. Family inscribed in my heart,” Beck said, photo by Aaron Blevins 16 months since an officer had died members placed roses on the showing emotion. “I remember who are willing to Southwest Division chaplain Dena in the line of duty. However, that nameplates of their loved ones. every one of those incidents.” Johnson gives the benediction give their lives for same month, Pagliotti became one “It helps build closure,” said He characterized officers as ordi- during the Los Angeles Police of 99 on-duty officers to die via Carol Carreon, president of the nary people doing extraordinary others.” gunshot. LAPD Family Support Group, Department Memorial Ceremony things. Looking toward the crowd Though the two had never met, which offers peer counseling, on May 3. Johnson helped of officers in the back of the audito- LAPD Chief Charlie Beck Marshall and Pagliotti are linked workshops and more to the wid- Wilshire Division employee rium, Beck expressed his gratitude on the LAPD’s Memorial Wall, ows of police officers. “It’s just Brigitte Lawrence plan her hus- for their service and pursuit of jus- and their relatives have become very, very meaningful.” band’s funeral. tice. Pagliotti had recently transferred “Thank you for your sacrifice,” from Hollywood Vice to Metro he said. “Thank you for your dedi- Division, and was working a plain- cation to the LAPD. God bless you clothes assignment in search of a all.” burglary suspect. Unrelated to his Los Angeles Police Museum assignment, he encountered two executive director Glynn Martin, a suspected drug dealers and gang retired LAPD sergeant, honored the members who were armed and pos- lives of two officers who were ing a potential threat. A gunfight Family Wished to Keep Arrest Quiet From page 1 Funicello added that finding thought he was a transient who was Khaimov’s killer was always a pri- intoxicated or suffering from men- ority for investigators, and that both tal illness. Police were finally noti- detectives from the LAPD’s fied by a citizen around 11 p.m., Hollywood and Wilshire Divisions and Khaimov was taken to the hos- worked on the case. pital, where he died. Det. Wendy “We interviewed quite a few pos- Berndt, who was then-head of sible witnesses, and received infor- homicide detectives for the mation early on that possibly iden- Hollywood Division, said at the tified [Gonzalez],” Funicello said. time that the delay in the reporting “It took some time to track him of the incident possibly contributed down.” to his death. Khaimov had immi- Funicello said detectives located grated to the United States from Gonzalez in Phoenix, Arizona, Kazakhstan and had lived in the where he was reportedly staying neighborhood with his family since with friends. He was arrested last 1995. He was described by investi- June 27. The detective described gators as a family man who had $ ! Gonzalez as being a transient at the been married for 48 years, and had time of the murder who lived in and four children. $ ! %! ! " ! " ! !!& around West Hollywood and the “It was an unusual crime. It’s one ! & !"& # ! ! "!& Melrose District, and frequented of those situations where it is hard Poinsettia Park. He would not to put your finger on it,” Funicello ! $ # divulge any information about a said. “Certainly, the victim’s age is motive or any other evidence link- most striking; someone of his age ! # # ing Gonzalez to the murder, citing falling victim to a crime like this.” = 2*+4+2*+27 .9.2, the upcoming court proceedings. Shiara-Davila Morales, a Funicello said Gonzalez fled the spokesperson for the Los Angeles = 66.67+* .9.2, Los Angeles-area after the murder, County District Attorney’s Office, = +135;0<-+.1+5>6 '5+ likely to avoid being arrested. confirmed that Gonzalez has plead- Khaimov lived near the location ed not guilty to the murder charge, = /.00+* 856.2, :.7- +-'(.0.7'7.32 +59.)+6 where the murder occurred, and which includes the allegation that = 00 +231.2'7.326 $+0)31+ routinely went on evening walks to he used a knife. Lt. Robles, with the Plummer Park, along Romaine Los Angeles County Sheriff’s ! " Street and Martel Avenue. He is Department, said the suspect also believed to have been stabbed has previously been charged with around 9 p.m., according to initial narcotics violations. Gonzalez 2 # reports. Witnesses told police at the remains in custody at the Men’s time that they saw Khaimov lying Central Jail in lieu of $1 million 111/0+-),-'(-%/&,*-./-.( on the ground and moaning, but bail. = = "
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becoming a police issue. “I look at things a little more $ Chaplain Services Are Needed, globally,” Hubbard said. Officer Mike McCarty, the # $# department’s chaplain coordinator, and Especially Appreciated said the services have existed inside from page 3 the LAPD since at least 1945. He was of the utmost importance, just invaluable,” Curry said. said they were originally requested ! though her tasks were small. Curry Wilshire Division officer Mark to assist with police funerals. said the littlest of things, like Hodson is of no faith, and he has “From there, it started to grow,” $ " 8-&8 8- * %*78 300=;33) remembering the name of the not utilized the department’s chap- McCarty said, adding that chap- .8= 392(.0 0 30) & 9'0.( *&6.2, (327.)*6 church in Washington, D.C., or lain services. However, he has ;.0 - 83 8-* lains began doing counseling, bap- +3003;.2, helping send a wreath, were worked under Hubbard and said the tisms, weddings, funerals and .8*1 extremely helpful. chaplain corps is “awe-inspiring.” prayers at LAPD events and ser- “It was one less thing I had to “I’ve had many heart to heart vices. "; **8>* 6 :*29 * %* 78 worry about going right,” he added. conversations with her, and I think The department has 57 chaplains, 300=;33) &0.+362.&Ǒ Curry, however, also witnessed the department would be at a loss with some still in training or acting the lighter side of chaplaincy, as without those services,” Hodson as reserves. Most are volunteers, ! 44*&0 3+ 8-* .7836.( 6*7*6:&8.32 Hubbard officiated at his wedding said. “I can truly say … it is really but officers can occasionally work 311.77.32A7 6*(311*2)&8 .32 83 )*7., on March 11. He said Hubbard inspiring.” in both capacities. The group is 2&8* 8-* 4634*68= &7 & 03(&0 (9 0896&0 went over the entire ceremony and Hubbard said being a chaplain has governed by the LAPD Chaplain 6*7396(*Ǒ worked with his bride, a civilian. improved her abilities as a detective. Advisory Board, which meets She knew the nuances of the She is more aware of resources monthly. department, and was able to meld available to residents she encoun- “It’s a great program,” McCarty 44*&0 3+ 90896&0 !*7396(* *7.,2&8.32 two sets of family members togeth- ters, and that support can keep a sit- said. “It’s needed. They do a lot of &2) &2= 38-*6 6*59.6*) 4*61.87Ǒ er with traditional wedding rituals. uation — like a parent-child dispute good things, and they do it for free “The chaplain corps as a whole is — from spiraling downward or most of the time.” .8= 3+ %*78 300=;33)
);.2 ".0:*6 Redevelopment Agency, Los Angeles (CRA/LA), which could Old Spaghetti Factory Project Has not be reached for comment by 0/(&7 &7 ҟ deadline. Haines said the redevelop- &4 1Ǒ.Ǒ%* 78 300=; 33) &6/ Questionable Aroma, Residents Claim ment agency loaned the original 9'0.( **8.2, !331 @ 392(.0 From page 4 developers, Gerding Edlen, more -&1'*67 than $3 million to fight the neigh- "&2 $.(*28* 390*:&6) owners, Sunset & Gordon whole. He said the assessor’s office borhood association is court. He %* 78 300=; 33) ۷ ȑ ȑ ɍ Investors, bought the parcels at the analyzes the market conditions of said they later defaulted on that loan. height of the market for $21 mil- cities, not communities. The demolition of the Old -,. =908.&1.0 ¯!* 7.)*28.&0۷ lion. The company later applied for The recent development involv- % ! Spaghetti Factory, which occurred *27.8= other assessments due to a per- ing the Old Spaghetti Factory prop- earlier this year, was also contro- ceived decline in value in 2008 and erty supplied more fodder for com- versial. An early agreement with 2009, dropping the value to $10.5 munity members who have been Hollywood Heritage was made to " million. An assessment conducted outspoken against the project. preserve the building, but under ! &8*,36.(&00= *<*148 +631 8-* 463:.7.327 due to a corporate transfer lowered “It’s an example of the corrup- new leadership, the organization 3+ 8-* &0.+362.& 2:.6321*2 8&0 9&0.8= the value to $7.8 million. CIM pur- tion on this project from start to fin- allowed CIM to preserve parts of (8 49679&28 83 "*(8.32 ? chased it shortly thereafter for $21 ish,” said Doug Haines, of the La the building while demolishing the .7836.( !* 7396(* million. Mirada Avenue Neighborhood rest of it, Haines said. !*7836&8.32!*-&' .0.8&8.32Κ The re-assessments resulted in Association, which previously filed The project has 17 entitlements, Salari’s clients receiving property an unsuccessful lawsuit to kill the which may be the most of any pro- ) * ;.00 '* '0* 32 &= tax refunds. Reyes said decrease in project. “Why was the city going ject in L.A. history. It has twice the + 34&* 2)1024 &:&.0& #-967)&= value reflected the county’s overall out of its way to help these people? allowed density, half the necessary &8 .8= &00 "&28& 32.(& 0:) &2) 8-* Ǒ " &2 $ .( * 28* 390*: &6) Ǒ property valuation, which dropped, Why did it work out so well?” parking, didn’t satisfy open space %ǑǑ .' 6&6=۷ ɍ ҟ ٞ as a whole, in 2009 and 2010 for The mixed-use development will requirements and was 215 feet the first time in 20 years. include a 23-story tower that hous- higher than zoning allowed. The $! 8-.7 .8*1 .2 (3968 =39 1&= '* “[The property’s decrease in es 301 residences, 39,000 square property will also feature two large 0.1.8*) 83 6&.7.2, 320= 8-37* .779*7 =39 36 731*32* *07* value] was pretty common, espe- feet in office space, 13,500 square supergraphics. 6&.7*) &8 8-* 9'0.( *&6.2, )*7(6.'*) .2 8-.7 238.(* 36 cially for someone who bought at feet of retail space and a 21,000 It is located on the northeast cor- .2 8-* ; 6.88*2 (366*7432)*2(* )*0.:*6*) 83 8-* %*78 the height of the market,” he said. square-foot public park. It is sched- ner of Sunset Boulevard and Reyes couldn’t say whether the uled to be completed by 2014. 300=;33) .8= 392( .0 :.& 8- * 31192.8= Gordon Street, across the street *:*0341*28 *4& 81*28 46.36 -* 9'0.( decrease in value reflected property Developers secured at least $9.6 from the future Emerson College 6 &8۷36 83۷8 value decreases in Hollywood as a million from the Community campus. *&6.2, 0 ' 0. 1-7 6 ,4+ 4+) 1*6.(&2 ;. 8- .7&'.0.8.*7 (8 3+ ing. 77.78.:* .78*2.2, *:.(*7 ;.00 '* &:&.0 County Gets Federal “The California Multi-Sector &'0* +36 (-*(/3 98 &8 8-* 1**8.2,Ǒ + =39 6*59.6* 74*(.&0 Workforce Partnership addresses &77.78&2(* 83 4&68.(.4&8* .2 8-.7 1 * *8.2, ¯*Ǒ, & 7.,2* 6 123 mass layoffs in California that +36 8- * -*&6.2, .14&.6*) =39 1978 (&00 36 79'1 .8 =396 Job-Training Funds have affected over 32,000 workers 6*59*78 .2 ; 6.8.2, 83 8-* ++.(* 3+ 8-* .8= 0*6/ &8 ¯ẇҟẇΚ in 19 industries statewide,” said &8 0*&78 -3967 83 8-* he Los Angeles County training and career transition help Richard Verches, executive director 46.36 1**8 .2, Ǒ #-* TWorkforce Investment Board for people who have lost their jobs. of the county Workforce .8= # 0.2* +36 8-* -*&6.2, .14&.6*) .7 has received a $5 million grant to The program also helps employers Investment Board. “In Los Angeles provide career assistance for nearly with job openings in finding quali- County, we expect nearly 1,000 1,000 laid-off workers. fied employees. individuals to take advantage of job "4*(.&0 1**8 .2, 6*0&8*) &((311 3)&8.327 ¯*Ǒ,Ǒ 86&27 The federal Department of Labor The program will pay for laid-off services paid for by this grant.” 4368&8.32 1 &= '* 463:.)*) 9432 ;6.88* 2 6*59*78 83 8-* awarded the grant as part of the workers to participate in on-the-job The Workforce Investment ++.(* 3+ 8-* .8= 0*6/ &8 0*&78 -3967 46.36 83 8-* California Multi-Sector Workforce training, paid work experience, Board funds 17 one-stop 36 361&8.32 32 ( Partnership, aimed at providing internships and customized train- 1**8.2,Ǒ .2+ 49'0. 86&274368&8.32۷(&00 WorkSource Centers to provide #! ¯ẇҟ 36 ,3 83 employment and training services to residents and businesses ;;; Ǒ1*863Ǒ2*8 throughout Los Angeles County. Expenditures Examined by To date, more than 700 people &6* .2:.8*) 83 &88*2) have signed up. Space is still avail- 7&.) 9'0.( *&6.2, 83 *<46*77 8-*.6 34.2.32 .2 8-. 7 1&8 District Attorney’s Office able and the enrollment deadline 8*6Ǒ From page 4 has been extended to June 30. Contact [email protected] or 02 *524+)2 ,/* 02.& 4,0/ (328&(8 2832.3 &78.003۷ www.worksourcecalifornia.com. 0&22*6۷ .2 8-* 31192.8= *:*0341*28 city’s main credit card and is used and all documentation is on file 773(.&8* by all city departments to transact with the Department of Finance *4&681*2 8 &8 ¯ẇҟẇΚ purchases that cannot be done and Technology. The use of a city through the city’s normal credit card is for the purchase of Have an Opinion? 36*= "(- &++*6 check/purchase order system,” miscellaneous food and supplies .8= 0*6/ said David Wilson, interim direc- for community meetings and Comments Welcome tor of the Department of Finance events, online purchases for infor- and Technology. “The amount mation technology products and on our website or email Ǒ ẇẇ ۷Ǒ ¯Ɏ referenced in the Los Angeles services, subscriptions, city wide Letters to the Editor Times article, $121,000, was for a staff registrations for conferences, ẇ ȑ ҟǑ period of three years. training and meetings, business [email protected] Each purchase is authorized in travel and other business related www.beverlypress.com advance by a department director, activities.” 22 May 10, 2012 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press
munity services coordinator for NALC. Stamp Out Hunger “It’s an honor and a privilege [to from page 1 help],” she said. “It’s the hardest we work all year, but we are proud and Carriers for this annual food drive happy to do it.” that benefits many charities around Giordano said NALC represents L.A.,” said Michael Flood, presi- 300,000 urban letter carriers, dent and CEO of the Los Angeles though rural carriers generally par- Regional Food bank. “In 2011, we ticipate in Stamp Out Hunger. She received 58,000 pounds of food, the said the organization has sent out equivalent of 44,600 meals.” 80 million postcards and paper bags The event is always held on the to notify residents of the food drive. second Saturday in May, which is This year, event sponsor AARP about the time pantries begin to run sent bags to areas with large popu- out of donations from the winter lations of low-income seniors, holidays. It also help the organiza- Giordano said. She said Campbell people in need,” Giordano added. tions prepare for the end of school, Soup Company also donated 1 mil- Volunteers are still needed for the when low-income families need lion pounds of its products to the event. To sign up, visit www.labor- help feeding children three times cause. communityservicesla.org/NALC_20 per day, said Linda Giordano, com- “Those are great products to give 12_Food_Drive.html.
phtot by Aaron Blevins Tom Sherak, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, said the new movie venue, “Oscars Outdoors”, will be “just the ! ! beginning” of the Academy’s investment at the property on Homewood Avenue. City Councilman Eric Garcetti, 13th District, agrees.
Screenings Just in Time for ! ;/(; ;/, & ,:; 633@>66+ 0;@ 6<5*03 >033 /63+ ( <)30* ,(905. 6 *65:0+,9 ;/, 36>05. 0;,4 Summer Fun ; -63 From page 1 ,396:, =,5<, & , :; 633@>66+ (30-6950(Ǒ ₢ 7730*(5; 0: 9,8<,:;05. ;6 +,4 630:/ :0? 6- ;/, ,0./; ,?0:;05. )<03+05.: 65 ;/, The venue is housed on 7.5 acres it early so that everyone has a :0;, ;6 *65:;9<*; ( 5,> ;>6:;69@ :8 <(9, -66; > /63,:(3, +,:0. 5 :/6>9664 >0;/ ;>6 purchased by the Academy in 2006 chance to get tickets. :<);,99 (5 ,(5 3,=,3: 6- 7(9205.Ǒ $/, 7961,*; 9,8<09,: ( A65, ;,?; (4 ,5+4,5; (5+ A65, for $50 million. It sits across the “We expect it to be very popu- 4(7 (4,5+4 , 5; ;6 0473,4,5; ;/, =,5<,: /,0./; (5+ +,5:0;@ )65<: (: ,:;()30:/,+ )@ street from the Pickford Center for lar,” Habercamp added. ;/ , , 5, 9(3 3( 5 ҟȑ ẇٞ Ǒ Motion Picture Study and uses a City Councilman Eric Garcetti, former yoga studio as the backdrop 13th District, attended the press 6+0-0*(;065 05, +1<:;4,5; 6; ,4630;065 ,9 40; ,=,3674,5; , 940;۷ for the screen. However, as far as conference, voicing his support for the Academy is concerned, the the project and the Academy’s con- ,940; ' 65, (7 4, 5+4 ,5 ; '65, $,?; 4,5+4,5; (5+ (5@ 6;/, 9 property is still a work in progress. tinued investment in Hollywood. 9,8<09,+ 7, 940;:Ǒ “We’re just starting,” Academy He also referenced the city’s own President Tom Sherak said. “We outdoor movie programming. ₢ 5=,:;4, 5; 5* still have work to do with this area. “They have been mobbed,” ٞ -,%#4 #4 This is just the beginning.” Garcetti said. “People love coming… “Oscars Outdoors” will begin the out.” #1 .+ weekend of June 15 with screen- He said the Academy has been & ,:; 633@>66+ (92 <) 30* ,,;05. "6 64 C ings of “Casablanca” and “Snow influential in Hollywood’s resur- 6<5*03 /(4),9: White and the Seven Dwarfs”. It gence, calling the property “sacred #(5 6<3,=(9+ will run for 10 consecutive weeks. ground.” In the 1980s, the %0*,5;, Fridays will generally be reserved Hollywood Chamber of Commerce &, : ; 633@>66+۷ ȑ ȑ ɍ for adults, while Saturdays are for did a survey that showed the aver- the whole family. The movies begin age tourist stayed in Hollywood for " ¯64 4,9*0(3 ,0./)69/66+Κ at sunset, and the cost is $5 for 23 minutes, Garcetti said. Now, adults, $3 for students and academy hotels can’t keep up. ! ;* @;,.(;0=, ,*3(9(;065 7,9 (30-6950( 5=09654, 5;(3 !<(30 ٞ members and free for children 10 “Hollywood and Vine isn’t the and under. butt of jokes anymore,” he said. 7<9:<(5; ;6 9;0*3, ,.(;0=, ,*3(9(;065 96*,:: #,*;065 B “This is not a moneymaker,” “It’s the hottest hot spot in Los ,*0:065 ;6 9,7( 9, ( ,.(;0=, ,*3(9(;065 69 0;0.(;, + ,.(;0= , Sherak said, adding that the Angeles. Hollywood has truly ,*3(9(;065 Academy was seeking to provide a turned the corner, and there is no service to the community. going back. …To the academy, (& >033 ), (=(03()3, 65 (@ (; 0;@ (33 ) ;Habercamp said the screening thank you for standing by 01#'' /&.-/1 $/<9:+ (@۷ #(5 series was the result of the Hollywood over the years — for 650*( 3=+ ( 5+ ;/, & 0)9(9@ #(5 %0*,5; , 6<3,=(9+ Academy “thinking outside the this vote of confidence, this one-two :,>:: ;/0: 0;,4 05 *6<9;۷ @6< 4(@ ), 3040;,+ ;6 9(0:05. 653@ ;/6:, 0 box.” He hopes future movie enthu- punch, bringing the Academy ! siasts will remember visits to Awards and keeping them here. But @6< 69 :64 , 65, ,3:, 9(0:,+ (; ;/, <)30* ,(905. +,:*90),+ 05 ;/0: 56;0*, 69 05 ;/, >90; @;Oscars Outdoors” fondly, just as also for opening up this beautiful ;,5 *699,:765+,5*, +,30=,9,+ ;6 ;/, & ,:; 633@>66+ 0;@ 6<5*03۷ =0( ;/, 644<50“ he does with drive-in movie the- theatre.” ,=,3674,5; ,7(9 ;4,5; (; 69 79069 ;6 ;/, <)30* ,(905.Ǒ atres. Sherak said the venue has an occu- “We’re very glad to raise the cur- pancy of about 350, as patrons are free - $- + . *4 3 )1( 1( & 4,90*(5 >0;/ 0:()030;0,: *; 6- ::0:;0=, 0:;,5 05. ,=0*,: tain on this new venue, as it pro- to bring their own lawn chairs, picnics >033 ), (=(03()3, -69 */,*26<; (; ;/, 4 , ,; 05.Ǒ - @6< 9,8<09, :7,*0(3 (::0:;(5*, ;6 (>:vides a more relaxed and informal and blankets. However, Academy 7(9;0*07(;, 05 ;/ 0: 4 ,,;05. ¯,Ǒ.Ǒ۷ ( :0.5,9 -69 ;/, /,(905. 047(09,+Κ۷ @6< 4<:; *(33 69 approach in extending our mission staff members noticed some residents 40; 05 >90;05. ;6 ;/, --0*, 6- ;/, 0;@ 3,92 of celebrating motion picture excel- were watching from the sidewalk dur- @6<99,8<, :; (; ¯ẇҟẇΚ ɍ₢ȑ (; 3,(:; lence,” Habercamp said. ing Saturday’s test-run. Sherak asked /6<9: 79069 ;6 ;/, 4,,;05. $/, 0;@ $ 305, -69 ;/, /,(905. 047(09,+ 0: ɍǑ He said the Academy has chosen Garcetti if they could potentially shut a variety of classic movies to down Homewood Avenue during the #7,*0(3 4,,; 05. 9,3(;,+ (**6446+(; 065: ¯,Ǒ.Ǒ ;9(5:769;(;065 4(@ ), 796=0+,+ <765 appease the public’s diverse tastes. screenings so that the venue could >90;;,5 9,8<,:; ;6 ;/, --0*, 6- ;/, 0;@ 3,92 (; 3,(:; /6<9: 79069 ;6 ;/, 4,,;05. 69 69 .6 ;6 $" There will be westerns, cartoons, accommodate more viewers. Garcetti 05-694(;065 65 7<)30* ;9(5:769;(; 065۷ *(33 ẇҟ animation, short films, musicals, said he’d see what he could do. >>> Ǒ4,;96Ǒ5,; sing-alongs, movies that encom- “I accept that,” Sherak said. “You pass Hollywood glamour and in guys have been so good for us.” (9, 05=0;,+ ;6 (;;,5+ :(0+ <)30* ,(905. ;6 ,?79,:: ;/,09 some cases, the audience will be Contractors had to demolish 6705065 05 ;/0: 4 (;;,9 Ǒ able to choose from several films. some buildings to clear way for the “The idea was that there should screenings series. Workers also -/ +90(5 (336 ::6*0(;, 05 ;/, 644<50;@ be at least one film on the slate that fixed up parking structures, graded, '2/1(& / ), '-/+#1 )-, *65;(*; 3(55,9 somebody said, ‘I wanna see that. installed landscape architecture, ,=,3674,5; ,7(9;4,5; (; That’s one of my favorites,’” sought entitlements and did the Habercamp said. “It’s a whole cele- technical work. 69,@ #*/( --,9 bration of a wide variety of films.” “We’ll spend more,” said Sherak, 0;@ 3,92 The flicks will be shown using who will serve popcorn during the digital projection and surround kickoff event. “We’re committed to ! # " sound. Habercamp said the audio spend more. …This is just the #! should not disturb area residents, as beginning.” “we’re not showing Terminator.” For more information, visit He said the organization announced www.oscars.org/outdoors.
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