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Volume 29 No. 5 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities January 31, 2019

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• WeHo tries toreduce gridlock.

pg. 3• Formosa Cafe

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Local leaders and Los Angeles’LGBT community have denouncedan alleged hate crime against actorJussie Smollett that occurred on Jan.29 in Chicago.The 36-year-old star of Fox’s

drama “Empire” was walking alone

in Chicago’s Streeterville neighbor-hood around 2 a.m. when two menallegedly shouted racial and homo-phobic epitaphs and physicallyassaulted Smollett, who is black andgay. The attackers allegedly placed arope around Smollett’s neck and

‘Empire’ actor to appear inWeHo after alleged hate crime

Beverly Hills Vice Mayor JohnMirisch, a fourth-generation residentof the city, said his hometown hasalways been “a place where theworld meets.”“We’re kind of like a small vil-

lage, but we’re a very special vil-lage,” he said. “We’re a cosmopoli-tan village. It’s got a combination ofsmall town connectedness and inter-national glamor, if you will, but alsointernational cultural values.”Mirisch joined the city’s business

leaders on Jan. 24 at the WaldorfAstoria for the Beverly Hills GlobalSummit, sponsored by the BeverlyHills Conference and VisitorsBureau, to discuss ways to ensurethe city’s future as a top destinationfor businesses, visitors and how itcan maintain its high quality of lifefor residents.“Really the most important thing

we can do going forward is to keep itreal, is to stay true to our identity,stay true to what we are, not to try to

be what we’re not,” Mirisch said.The city has been looking for

ways to adapt to the changes in thetravel, entertainment and retailindustries. The BOLD (BeverlyHills Open Later Days) events thathave taken place each summer andholiday season since 2017 were thefirst step toward attracting moreshoppers and adding more entertain-ment for residents and visitors, whotypically have to leave Beverly Hills

for late night dining, shopping andentertainment. Councilwoman LiliBosse, who initiated BOLD, andother city leaders have been sayingthey want to make sure the city con-tinues to evolve as it faces competi-tion from the Century City mall,newly renovated Beverly Center andonline retailers. Tourism continues tothrive, creating economic opportuni-

Beverly Hills considers tourism, retail future

The community is mourning thedeath of Alan Canter, patriarch ofthe family that owns Canter’s Deli,after he died on Jan. 25 at the age of82.Alan’s son Marc Canter, who

oversees day-to-day operations atthe landmark Fairfax Avenue deliwith his sister Jacqueline, said hisfather suffered from health prob-lems during the past year and diedpeacefully of natural causes in hissleep at a hospital. Canter said hisfather’s health started deterioratingrapidly last December after GaryCanter, Alan’s oldest son, diedunexpectedly of a heart attack.“He was not well for the past

year. Over the past few days, hisbody just started shutting down,”Marc said. “His mind was sharpbut his body could not go on any-more. He’s in a better place.”Until last December, Alan had

been a fixture at the deli for nearlysix decades, ensuring operationsran smoothly and fixing problemswith equipment. A drag racer and

amateur mechanic in his youth,Alan could fix anything, Marc said.“My dad used to drag race cars

in quarter-mile professional tourna-ments back in the mid to late

Alan Canter, patriarch ofCanter’s Deli, dies at 82

Eleven candidates are vying forthree of the five seats on the WestHollywood City Council in theMarch 5 election. The fieldincludes the three incumbents,members of the Lesbian and GayAdvisory Board, and residentswho want to make a difference inthe city. Nine of them gathered atthe West Hollywood Library onJan. 29 to discuss the Metro railextension, almost 40 new cannabisbusinesses opening shop, workingwith a new sheriff’s captain onpublic safety and other issues fac-ing the community.Answers to some of the ques-

tions from the moderator, KNBCanchor Robert Kovacik, and sub-mitted by the audience are listed inthe order the candidates willappear on the ballot:

If you had a magic wand,what would you develop at

the vacant lot at SantaMonica and CrescentHeights boulevards?Lindsey Horvath, incumbentcouncilwoman: “I think what wedesperately need are more afford-able housing opportunities. Weneed places where our social ser-vices can afford to be in our cityand provide those services to peo-ple who live here.”

Brendan Hood, marketing ana-lytics director: “I would eitherbuild affordable housing there forlow-income residents, or a facilityfor assisted living, aging-in-placefor a lot of our seniors who arelow-income and in rent-stabilizedunits.”

WeHo candidates square off in forum

See Canter’s page 25

n Council membershave been working tohelp the city competewith the rest of L.A.

photo by Luke HaroldVice Mayor John Mirisch told the audience at the Beverly Hills GlobalSummit that he wants to stay true to “the notion of Beverly Hills as home.”

See Beverly Hills page 26

photo by Luke HaroldNine out of 11 candidates who will appear on the March 5 ballot for CityCouncil shared their views on public safety, cannabis and other issues. photo courtesy of Marc Canter

Alan Canter was rememberedas a driving force at Canter’sDeli, where he oversaw opera-tions for decades and fixed anyproblem that arose.

See Smollett page 25

n Three seats on theWest Hollywood CityCouncil are up for grabsin the March 5 election

See Election page 26

photo by Andy KitchenSmollett’s scheduled show at the Troubadour in West Hollywood is stillon after the “Empire” actor was targeted this week in what Chicago policesaid may be a hate crime.

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LACMA art tourTour the “Jeweled Isle: Art from SriLanka” exhibit on Thursday, Jan. 31, at3 p.m. at the LosAngeles CountyMuseum of Art.The exhibit is thefirst comprehen-sive survey of SriLankan art orga-nized by anAmerican muse-um. It features 240 works from nearlytwo millennia of Sri Lankan historyincluding decorative objects made fromgold, silver and ivory, and 19th-centuryphotographs documenting Sri Lanka’sextraordinary history, scenery and flora.Tour is free with $20 adult museumadmission. LACMA’s ResnickPavilion, 5905 Wilshire Blvd.(323)857-6010, lacma.org.

FebruaryComedy ShowKay Sedia returns to the stage at theCavern Club Theater with her spicy onewoman show “Taco Kisses” on Friday,Feb. 1, and Saturday, Feb. 2, at 8 and 10p.m. Tickets start at $20. The showtakes audiences on Sedia’s journeyfrom the streets of Tijuana to becomingan international fashion model. Theperformance is filled with stories andsongs, and may feature a surprise guestor two. 1920 Hyperion Ave.kaysedia.com.

Legal clinicVolunteer attorneys from the BeverlyHills Bar Association Barristers willanswer legal questions during a freeclinic on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 10 a.m.to 11:30 a.m. in the Elm Room atRoxbury Park in Beverly Hills. Smallclaims, wills and trusts, business dis-putes, consumer law and landlord-ten-ant law will be discussed. 471 S.Roxbury Drive. (310)601-2422,bhba.org.

Film at the PetersenEnjoy a free screening of the“Incredibles 2” on Saturday, Feb. 2,from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the PetersenAutomotive Museum’s William E.Connor Penthouse. The film follows

the Parr family as they try to restore thepublic’s trust and faith in superheroeswhile balancing family life and facing anew foe. 6060 Wilshire Blvd.(323)964-6331, petersen.org.

‘Evening of Gospel,Jazz, and Blues’Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills isholding “An Evening of Gospel,Jazz, and Blues” on Saturday, Feb. 2,from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Hall of

Liberty. The evening of music, danceand spoken word celebrates black his-tory and culture. It will explore theroots of jazz and blues in gospelmusic and churches, as well as storiestold through the elements of eachgenre of music. More than 100 choirs,soloists, musicians, comedians,African dancers and poets will per-form, including Janice Freeman, ofNBC’s “The Voice,” and comedianCarl Six Foota Slimm. Admission isfree. 6300 Forest Lawn Drive. forest-lawn.com.

‘Two TrainsRunning’August Wilson’s play “Two TrainsRunning” runs from Saturday, Feb. 2,through Sunday, March 3 at MatrixTheatre. The production is part ofWilson’s American Century Cycle,the playwright’s decade-by-decadeexploration of the black experience in20th-century America. The play is setin 1969 in Pittsburgh’s Hill District,where the regulars of Memphis Lee’srestaurant struggle to cope with theturbulence of a rapidly changingworld. With compassion, humor, and asense of place and time, Wilson paintsa vivid portrait of everyday lives inthe shadow of great events.Showtimes are 8 p.m., Thursdaythrough Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday.Tickets are $35. 7657 Melrose Ave.(855)326-9945, augustwilsonst-wotrainsrunning.eventbrite.com.

Robert Lee WattThe Ebell welcomes Robert Lee Watt, thefirst black French horn player hired by amajor symphony in the U.S as the guestspeaker at its meeting on Monday, Feb. 4,at 11:30 a.m. Watt became the assistantfirst French horn for the Los AngelesPhilharmonic in 1970 and performedwith the orchestra for 37 years.Admission is $30 for members; $40 fornonmembers. Tickets start at $35; reser-vations required. 743 S. Lucerne Blvd.(323)931-1277, ext. 131, or email [email protected].

‘Mouthpiece’UCLA’s Center for the Art ofPerformance presents “Mouthpiece,”a production byQuote UnquoteCollective inassociation withWhy NotTheatre, runningfrom Wednesday,Feb. 6 throughSaturday, Feb. 9,in the Royce Hall Rehearsal Room.The show follows a woman’s journeyfor the duration of a day as she strug-gles to find her voice after her moth-er’s death. Showtimes are 8 p.m.Tickets are $49. 10745 DicksonCourt. (310)825-2101, cap.ucla.edu.

Just Down the RoadValentine’s MysteryDinner TrainCelebrate Valentine’s Day aboardFillmore & Western’s Valentine’sComedy Murder Mystery Dinner Trainon Thursday, Feb. 14. The ride featuresdinner and a 1970s-style spoof of thepopular “Love Boat” characters on theiraloha voyage aboard the Love Train.Passengers will enjoy an evening ofintrigue, entertainment and music. Themenu includes choice of prime rib,chicken cordon bleu, blackened porkchop and vegetarian salad. Tickets are$90. The train departs at 7 p.m. from364 Main St., Fillmore. (805)524-2546,fwry.com.

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Traffic in West Hollywood canbe frustratingly slow, particularlyduring morning and afternoon rushhour when vehicles often crawlalong major thoroughfares. Whenmotorists block intersections whiletrying to beat red lights, it can slowtraffic even further by causing grid-lock.To address the issue, West

Hollywood is launching an anti-gridlock campaign that will includemonitoring major intersections,issuing citations to motorists andraising awareness about good dri-ving behavior. Starting next week,the city’s Parking Services officewill begin training personnel toexecute the initiative. By mid-February, motorists who blockintersections will be subject to$118 citations.“Is there anything more infuriat-

ing than having a green light andhaving nowhere to go?” WestHollywood Mayor John Duranasked. “I think it requires drivers tostop texting and be attentive abouttraffic patterns and traffic cycles. Ifthe flashing signal says there arefour seconds left, don’t enter theintersection.”Coby Wagman, operations

supervisor for West Hollywood’sParking Services office said grid-lock occurs too frequently in thecity and the problem has long beena concern. The city previously hada similar anti-gridlock program inplace but other priorities and a lackof resources resulted in it being puton the back burner in 2017. Now,the program is coming back inforce.“We want to encourage alterna-

tive modes of getting around thecity more efficiently. If intersec-tions are not monitored andmotorists block them, it can have acascading effect on all forms oftraffic. We want to manage that,”

Wagman said. “If you don’t haveenough clearance to go through it,you’re not supposed to enter anintersection.”The Anti-Gridlock Act of 1987

established California VehicleCode CVC 22526(a), which states,“a driver of a vehicle shall not enteran intersection or marked cross-walk unless there is sufficientspace on the other side of the inter-section or marked crosswalk toaccommodate the vehicle drivenwithout obstructing the throughpassage of vehicles from eitherside.” The vehicle code on gridlockalso applies to turn lanes.Wagman said parking personnel

with cameras will monitor intersec-tions from corners and will photo-graph drivers’ vehicles and licenseplate numbers when they blockintersections. The photos and infor-mation about each violation will besent to a private company thatoversees West Hollywood’s redlight camera system and citationswill be issued.The city has red light cameras

that regulate gridlock at the inter-

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WeHo launches anti-gridlock campaign

photo by Edwin FolvenWest Hollywood is launching an anti-gridlock campaign aimed at improv-ing traffic flow and safety. It will start at Santa Monica Boulevard andSweetzer Avenue, in front of City Hall.

n Drivers could face$118 citations if theyblock intersections

powered speed indicator signs havebeen installed along major corri-dors and trailer-mounted electronicmessage signs encourage drivers toslow down. Wagman said the newanti-gridlock program will add anextra layer to West Hollywood’scomprehensive traffic strategy.“It is an issue. Some drivers get

stuck because someone is blocking

an intersection or a pedestrian hasto walk outside a crosswalkbecause a car is blocking the cross-walk,” Wagman added. “The goalis to educate and change behavior.Make sure you have enough clear-ance before you enter an intersec-tion, and make sure you haveenough space before you creep outto make a left.”

sections of Melrose Avenue and LaCienega Boulevard, Beverly andRobertson boulevards, SantaMonica Boulevard and La BreaAvenue, and Fountain and La Breaavenues. The new program willbegin at the intersection of SantaMonica Boulevard and SweetzerAvenue, in front of City Hall.Subsequent intersections to bemonitored are Sunset and LaCienega boulevards, SunsetBoulevard and Doheny Drive, andFountain Avenue and CrescentHeights Boulevard.The locations were chosen based

on traffic data and citizen com-plaints. The monitoring will occurfrom 7 to 10 a.m., and 4 to 7 p.m.The anti-gridlock program is part

of a larger West Hollywood trafficsafety and improvement initiative.During the past five years, the cityhas added five new striped cross-walks along Fountain Avenue,which feature small islands in thecenter of the road for pedestrians,and new signalized pedestriancrosswalks along Santa MonicaBoulevard. Additionally, solar-

Newsom seeksto diversify candidate poolfor state serviceGov. Gavin Newsom’s

Administration is forming a first-of-its-kind partnership with Inclusvto source diverse talent and helpCalifornia government betterreflect the diversity of the state ingeography, racial and ethnic repre-sentation, sexual orientation andgender identity, professional expe-rience and disability status.Joyce Newstat, who served as

director of public policy for then-San Francisco Mayor Newsom,will lead the effort in a volunteercapacity. Inclusv and Newstat, on behalf

of the administration, are partner-ing with more than 40 organiza-tions throughout the country (withmore being included as the effortgrows) to create a broad anddiverse talent pool for appoint-ments, both within the Newsomadministration and other areas ofstate government. For information,visit gov.ca.gov.

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Homicide detectives are investi-gating the death of a woman whosebody was found on Jan. 29 atapproximately 11 a.m. near the cor-ner of Red Oak and Fern Dell dri-ves in Griffith Park.

A citizen called 911 about some-one laying in brush near the inter-section, and officers found the bodyand notified the Los Angeles PoliceDepartment. Few details, includingthe suspected cause of death, havebeen released. The victim, who was approxi-

A man died on Jan. 22 aftertampering with electrical wiresin a street light circuit box inKoreatown, renewing warningsabout the dangers electricalequipment can present.The Los Angeles County coro-

ner’s office ruled the death acci-dental and has not released thedecedent’s identity pending noti-fication of next of kin. Coroner’soffice spokeswoman SarahArdalani said the victim was inhis 30s.A police investigation deter-

mined the individual was electro-cuted while attempting toremove copper wire and equip-ment from a live street light cir-cuit box. Thieves commonlysteel copper wire, which can beexchanged for money as scrapmetal at salvage yards.“It is our hope that the tragic

death of this individual will helpraise awareness of the dangers oftampering with any electricalequipment. Live electrical wirescan and will often result in death.Don’t get near a downed powerline, don’t tamper with electricalequipment or utility boxes, and ifyou see anyone doing so, dial911,” Los Angeles Department ofWater and Power GeneralManager David Wright said.“Electrical equipment and wiresoften carry thousands of volts ofelectricity and are never safe tohandle by anyone other than aqualified and trained electricalworker. Anyone coming acrosselectrical equipment shouldalways assume that the power is

on and leave any contact with theelectrical equipment to trainedtechnicians.”The circuit box is located in the

2700 block of WilshireBoulevard. A citizen notifiedauthorities, and police and para-medics responded. The man waspronounced dead at the scene.

The LAPD summoned anLADWP crew that temporarilyde-energized the equipment. Theutility also worked with lawenforcement on the investigation.Det. A. Perez, with the LAPD’s

Olympic Division, said officersfrequently come across situationswhere copper wire has beenstolen to be sold as scrap metal.Perez also cautioned about thedanger of tampering with electri-cal equipment.“A lot of people know there is

copper wire in some of thatequipment and they know it’sworth something, so they dowhatever it takes to get it,” Perezsaid. “In the process, the wiresare still live and this happens.People should know if they dosomething like that, they arerolling the dice.”


In conjunction with HumanTrafficking Awareness Month, LosAngeles County Sheriff’sDepartment Assistant Sheriff MariaGutierrez recently announced detailsof the fifth annual OperationReclaim and Rebuild operation, con-ducted by the Los Angeles RegionalHuman Trafficking Task Force andmore than 90 federal state and locallaw enforcement agencies.The three-day, statewide human

trafficking enforcement operationtook place Jan. 24-29. It focused onrescuing victims of sexual slaveryand human trafficking, providingservices for victims, identifying andarresting suspects, and disrupting thedemand for victims by targeting cus-tomers. Investigators addressed side-walk prostitution and the human traf-ficking suspects operating on theinternet. Specially trained cyberdetectives posed as vulnerableteenagers and interacted with sus-pects on social media.Victims encountered during

enforcement efforts were cared forby personnel from children and fam-ily services agencies and victim ser-vice providers. In Los AngelesCounty, the nonprofit Coalition to

Abolish Slavery and Trafficking andSaving Innocence coordinated theemergency services response for vic-tim care.Operation Reclaim and Rebuild

resulted in 34 adult and 14 minorvictims being recovered; 156 menarrested for the solicitation of prosti-tution; and 36 individuals arrestedfor human trafficking and exploita-tion. Gutierrez also had a message

for people involved in human traf-ficking.“Don’t do business in Los Angeles

County or the state of Californiabecause we will find you and prose-cute you to the fullest extent of thelaw,” Gutierrez said. “To the johns,‘sex with a minor is nothing short ofchild molestation and we aim to treatit as such. Buying sex adds to theexploitation of those involved.’”

Progress made with human trafficking enforcement

photo courtesy of the LASDThe Los Angeles Regional Human Trafficking Task Force includes inves-tigators from agencies throughout the county. They joined with counter-parts throughout California for Operation Reclaim and Rebuild.

Man allegedly stealing copperwire is electrocuted and dies

A 38-year-old woman wascharged on Jan. 28 with fatally hit-ting a pedestrian with her vehiclewhile she was allegedly texting anddriving, the Los Angeles CountyDistrict Attorney’s Officeannounced.Rosario Maximilia Valdezinda, of

East Hollywood, faces one felonycount of vehicular manslaughter. OnJan. 23, Valdezinda allegedly wastexting on her smartphone while dri-ving on Sixth Street near GrandView Street, prosecutors said. She is

accused of hitting Yong Do Kim,65, with her SUV as he was walkingin a crosswalk. The victim laterdied.Valdezinda faces a maximum

sentence of six years in state prison.The case remains under investiga-tion by the Los Angeles PoliceDepartment’s Central TrafficDivision. Anyone with informationis urged to call (213)833-3746.During weekends and off-hours,call the LAPD’s hotline at(877)LAPD247.

Woman allegedly texting while driving charged for fatal collision

“People shouldknow if they dosomething likethat, they are

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Clues sought after body is found in Griffith Parkmately 30 to 40 years old, wasfound in a sleeping bag wrapped ina blanket. The case is being inves-tigated by detectives from theNortheast Division, said LAPDspokeswoman Norma Eisenman.“It is being investigated as a

homicide,” Eisenman added. “Wedon’t have any more information atthis time.”Anyone with information is

urged to call the LAPD’s NortheastDivision at (323)561-3211.The city of Beverly Hills

announced that overall crime in thecity decreased during 2018.Crime statistics comparing 2017

to 2018 show an overall crimereduction of 6 percent, with violentcrime down 11 percent. The city of Beverly Hills did not

have a homicide in 2018. In addi-tion, with City Council support, theBeverly Hills Police Department hasadded 47 new members to its rankssince 2016.“These encouraging numbers

reflect the impact of additionalstaffing and a commitment to geo-graphical policing,” Police ChiefSandra Spagnoli said. “Officers arediligently patrolling the same neigh-borhoods and business districtsevery day and utilizing state-of-the-art technology to keep our city safe.”Specifically, property crime

including residential and commer-cial burglary, larceny and motorvehicle theft saw the most signifi-

cant decline in 2018.Spagnoli also cites the newly

implemented Crime Impact Team asa contributing factor where officersand sergeants work directly withdetectives to aggressively apprehendoffenders and bring them to justicein a timely manner. She also creditsthe strong collaboration with thecommunity for the department’ssuccess.“The citizens are our eyes and ears

within the neighborhoods,” Spagnolisaid. “I encourage residents to con-tinue to report suspicious activity. Ifyou see something, say something.Our ‘Community and PoliceTogether’ motto relies on this impor-tant partnership.”The Police Department also pro-

vided an update to the City Councilon the recent independent audit ofthe city’s crime statistics. The resultswere favorable and confirmed thecity is accurately reporting crime tothe community.

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After clearing the WestHollywood Historic PreservationCommission on Monday, theFormosa Cafe on Santa MonicaBoulevard awaits City Councilapproval to become a local culturalresource.“The iconic Formosa Cafe onHistoric Route 66 played an impor-tant role in West Hollywood’s com-mercial development, especially inthe growing film industry,” saidVictor Omelczenko, board presidentof the nonprofit West HollywoodPreservation Alliance. “We’re happyto have the preservation year startoff on such a fine note. Now, it’s upto the City Council to give its officialapproval.”The Formosa, frequented over theyears by singers, actors and mob-sters during Hollywood’s GoldenAge, closed suddenly in December2016. There was some uncertaintyabout the building’s fate until 1933

Group, a hospitality company thatspecializes in renovating andreopening historic venues, secured alease in spring 2017. The companyhas been working to restore the cafe,with a targeted late April or earlyMay reopening. A spokeswoman for1933 Group said the founders havebeen grateful for the support they’vereceived from the community,including the nonprofit Los AngelesConservancy.Several key details of Formosa’sorigins have been lost to history. Itsarchitect and builder are unknown,according to the city of WestHollywood’s historic preservationrecords. The construction date isestimated between 1920-29.Located near a few major studios,the Formosa counted Elvis, JohnWayne, Marilyn Monroe and FrankSinatra among its regulars.Christopher Lloyd and John Cusack,who advocated for landmark desig-nation when the cafe faced the threatof demolition in the early 1990s,were two of the Formosa’s contem-

porary regulars. It has also madeseveral memorable cameo appear-ances in “L.A. Confidential” andother movies and TV shows.The interior was renovated inmid-2015, a little more than oneyear before the Formosa closed.1933 Group is working with thegrandson of former owner Lem

Quon to decorate the new Formosawith the same autographed celebrityphotos and other artifacts that usedto be on display, and the menu willhave a “modern twist” on theMongolian beef, Beijing chickenand other favorite dishes from thepast. A total of 762 places in WestHollywood have been designated ascultural resources, including 15 thathave a national designation.

“[West Hollywood PreservationAlliance] believes the Formosa maybe also historic on both a state andnational level,” said RoyOldenkamp, one of the organiza-tion’s board members. “We are addi-tionally encouraged to see the[Historic Preservation Commission]put forth the request for a city nomi-nation and hope more recognition ofthe Formosa Cafe will follow in thenear future.”

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Hoping to see a continuingdecrease in homelessness, volun-teers combed the streets, sidewalksand alleys throughout Los AngelesCounty on foot and by car for theannual homeless count from Jan.22-25.In Mid City West, where the

count showed a small increasefrom 2017 to 2018, volunteershope the recent voter-approvedinitiatives to address homelessnessare starting to make a difference.“There’s money behind it to

actually do something,” saidSteven Luftman, a board memberon the Mid City West CommunityCouncil. “That part I’m optimisticabout. It’s at the start, though, ofsolving a very difficult problem.”Luftman, who has participated

in four homeless counts, joinedother Mid City West board mem-bers and local residents at theNational Council of JewishWomen building on FairfaxAvenue on Jan. 24, when homelesscounts throughout downtownL.A., the Wilshire area,Hollywood and South L.A. tookplace. The count is held each yearby the Los Angeles HomelessServices Authority, which coordi-nates housing and services for thecounty’s homeless.In Los Angeles County between

2014-17, the homeless populationgrew from 38,089 to 55,048. Lastyear’s countywide total of 52,175marked a 4 percent decrease from2017, and the Los Angeles city-wide total of 31,516 was down 5

percent. But there was a 16 percentsurge in newly homeless peoplethroughout the county, rising from8,044 in 2017 to 9,322 in 2018.County and city officials are start-ing to map out the projects tohouse the homeless and providehealth services that will be fundedby measures H and HHH.“We’re solving what appears to

be the tougher problem of helpingthe chronically homeless, but wealso have to figure out how to turnoff the supply of newly homeless,”Los Angeles City CouncilmanPaul Koretz, 5th District, told thevolunteers before they split intogroups and took to the streets.“One of the problems is that peo-ple occasionally will hit a shortspell where they’re down on theirluck. They may be living paycheckto paycheck and get laid off, sothey might not be able to pay theirrent for a month or two.”In Mid City West, the count

went from 164 in 2016, to 203 in2017 and 224 in 2018, relativelysmall numbers compared to areassuch as nearby Hollywood, whichis part of the 13th Council District.CD13, led by Councilman MitchO’Farrell, saw a decrease in home-lessness last year, based on home-less count totals, but it still had thethird highest homeless populationof all council districts.Results from this year will be

released in the spring. Positivesigns from last year’s countincluded an 18 percent decrease inveteran homelessness throughoutthe county, from 4,792 to 3,910; a43 percent increase in youth hous-

ing placement; and a 16 percentdecrease in chronic homelessness.The homeless count showed a

26 percent decrease in the CouncilDistrict 5 homeless populationfrom 2017 to 2018. When lastyear’s numbers were released,Koretz warned against declaringvictory after “just one year of verymodest improvement.”The 2018 count showed 777

homeless people in CouncilmanDavid Ryu’s 4th District, a negligi-ble decrease from the year before,but his district remained in the bot-tom third in total homeless popula-tion compared to the 15 councildistricts.“Without an accurate count,”

said Nick Greif, Ryu’s chief ofstaff, “we can’t get the resourcesfrom both the county as well as thefederal government, for our entirecity, but in particular the resourcesto your local neighborhood tomake sure that both you and yourneighbors are getting adequatehelp for folks that are nearby youand of course the people experi-

encing homelessness in this com-munity, that they’re not over-looked.” In addition to last year’s

increase in newly homeless peo-ple, the Homeless ServicesAuthority also warned that manyof the factors that cause homeless-ness, such as rising costs of livingand stagnant wages, continue to

beleaguer many Los Angeles resi-dents.“I’m not sure we’re making

quite the dent that we need to tomake the difference that we need,”said Heather Fox, a Mid City Westboard member who participated inthe count for the second time. “ButI think we just need to keep talkingabout it.”

Mid City West volunteers take to the streetsfor the county’s annual homeless count

photo courtesy of the mayor’s officeLos Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti participated in the homeless count lastweek. City and county officials are hoping to build on last year’sdecrease.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcettiannounced on Jan. 29 that he willnot seek the presidency in 2020,ending more than a year of specula-tion.Since his reelection as mayor in

2017, Garcetti has travelled thecountry to states including Iowaand South Carolina, meeting withDemocratic leaders across thecountry and talking to voters. “Reflecting on those travels and

recognizing the incredible opportu-nity that I have every single day asmayor of this great town, I realizethat this is what I am meant to do,”Garcetti said at a news conference.“This is where I want to be.” “This was not an easy decision

given the extraordinary times thatwe live in,” Garcetti said. “As anAmerican, like so many of us, welook to Washington for our betterangels. We look to a governmentthat would be kind and caring. Buttoday we see one that is corrupt andcruel. Worst of all, they can’t seemto get anything done.”Garcetti said the hours he put in

recently to help end the LosAngeles Unified School District’steachers strike were in stark con-trast to the federal government,which was in the middle of a shut-down due to the president’sdemand for more than $5 billion in

funding for a border wall.“It is such an honor to work at the

local level, where America worksevery single day,” he said. “Youcan’t make anything great if it does-n’t even work. And we all need tomake America work again.”The field of candidates seeking

the Democratic nomination forpresident in the 2020 election so farincludes California Sen. KamalaHarris, as well as Sens. ElizabethWarren, of Massachusetts, andKirsten Gillibrand, of New York.New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker,Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders andformer Vice President Joe Bidenare a few of the bigger names whohave yet to announce their plans.

Garcetti announces he willnot seek White Housen California Sen. KamalaHarris already part ofcrowded field seeking2020 nomination

“It is such anhonor to work atthe local level,where America

works every singleday. You can’tmake anything

great if it doesn’teven work. And weall need to make

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The Los Angeles City Council istaking another crack at passing alaw to restrict campaign contribu-tions from developers, while anFBI investigation involving CityHall continues.

Under a motion presented by LosAngeles City Councilman DavidRyu, 4th District, developerswouldn’t be able to make campaigncontributions from the time theirproject application is submitteduntil 12 months after the applica-tion is voted on.

It’s the third time Ryu has pro-posed this rule, but this time he hasthe support of five other councilmembers and Council PresidentHerb Wesson, who seconded themotion.

Highlighting the concernsbetween City Hall and developercontributions was a Nov. 7 FBI raidof the home and offices ofCouncilman Jose Huizar, 14thDistrict, who chairs the Planningand Land Use ManagementCommittee. Ryu declined to makethe connection between his motionand the FBI investigation, butCouncilman Paul Koretz, 5thDistrict, said the investigation“makes the argument for this pro-posal.”

“We need to make it very clearthat contributions can’t buyfavors,” Koretz said. “By notallowing those contributions, itremoves any possibility of [specialtreatment].”

The reasons behind the searchare unclear, and Huizar has notbeen arrested or charged with anycrime, but the perception is thatHuizar may have made decisionsthat favored developers who con-tributed to his campaign, said ReyLopez-Calderon, executive directorof California Common Cause, anonpartisan watchdog group thatadvocates for campaign financereform.

After the raid, Huizar’sspokesman Rick Coca did notrespond to calls or emails. Thecouncilman was removed from hiscommittee assignments by Wesson.

But this investigation alone maynot be enough to shore up whatmany believe to be a system rifewith potential for corruption,Lopez-Calderon said.

For instance, contributions bydevelopers can be made to cam-paigns, favorite charities and orga-nizations of candidates or groupsled by candidates’ family membersand friends. All of these donations,sometimes called behested pay-ments, can be legal while giving theappearance of trading favors, hesaid.

Appearance alone is often notenough to prove quid-pro-quo andhold lawmakers accountable,Lopez-Calderon said.

“There are complications to thisand it’s why things like disclosure[of campaign donors] aren’t goodenough,” he said.

Lopez-Calderon and CaliforniaCommon Cause support this reso-lution, which is similar to a banenacted in San Diego that the groupalso backed.

The motion will first go beforethe Los Angeles City EthicsCommission on Feb. 19. If thecommission refers it back to thecouncil, its likely to end up beforethe council’s Rules Committee,Ryu said, where Wesson, the com-mittee’s chair, could help bring theproposed rule back to the councilfor a full vote.

Ryu’s second try languishedbefore the Ethics Commission untilit reached its two-year expirationdate.

“This time, I’m very confidentnot only because I have six col-leagues who signed with me, butthe council president also secondedit,” Ryu said.

Ryu said the power of developerscame into focus during his 2015 runfor City Council, when he madecampaign finance reform a priority.

“As I campaigned, it was evi-dently clear that the trust was seri-ously eroded. Even if you took adollar from a developer, people did-n’t trust you,” he said.

But Jill Stewart, executive direc-

tor of the Coalition to Preserve LA,said she thinks the proposed lawwould be watered down as it movesthrough the city commissions andcommittees, since it’s asking CityHall to police itself. She suggesteda ballot measure might be a bettersolution to enact reform.

“It would take a huge step ofcourage for the Los Angeles CityCouncil to essentially stop them-selves,” she said.

Ryu declined to estimate howlong it will take for the CityCouncil to enact the new law, butKoretz said it could potentially beas fast as six to nine months

“Simply put, it’s the right thing todo,” Ryu said. “It’s not just aboutlimiting the money interests of bigdevelopers, but about amplifyingthe voices of voters and everydayAngelenos.”

L.A. City Council again considers banningcampaign contributions from developers

photo courtesy of the 4th Council Districtoffice

Ryu said he’s encouraged by thesupport from his colleagues onthe City Council for his latestattempt at prohibiting campaigncontributions from developers.

In complying with the 2011FAIR Education Act, whichrequires all California K-12 schoolsto integrate age appropriate, factualinformation about the roles andpositive contributions of LGBTAmericans and people with disabil-ities into their social studies andhistory classes, the Los AngelesLGBT Center has published thefirst batch of lesson plans for teach-ers online.

The lesson plans, many of whichinclude vintage photos andarchived media reports, showcase awide spectrum of topics, events andindividuals considered to be vital inLGBT history, such as civil rightsactivists Audre Lorde, Harvey Milkand Bayard Rustin; the Black CatTavern Riots; the AIDS crisis; andthe concept of “coming out.”

“We are witnessing a pivotalmoment in California’s educationsystem – the reality of LGBT peo-ple and the struggles and accom-plishments of the LGBT movementwill not be ignored in our class-rooms any longer,” LGBT Center

CEO Lorri L. Jean said. “By teach-ing the next generations about thehistorical contributions of theLGBT community, we are helpingto build a safer world for LGBTpeople and a better world for all.”

These lesson plans are the resultsof a collaboration among the cen-ter, UCLA History-GeographyProject and the ONE ArchivesFoundation. In 2018, the threeorganizations hosted a weeklongsymposium for a cohort of teachersfrom the Los Angeles area dedicat-ed to designing LGBT lessons forU.S. history teachers by tappinginto the tremendous resources atONE Archives at the USCLibraries—the world’s largestrepository of LGBTQ materials –and learning from esteemed schol-ars like Craig Loftin and PatrickCovert-Ortiz.

The research conducted by theteachers at ONE Archives at theUSC Libraries was then incorpo-rated into the LGBT history lessonplans. The cohort of dedicated his-tory educators included: Israel

Calderon, Baldwin Park HighSchool; Miguel Covarrubias, LosAngeles Unified School District;Hala Dillsi, Grover ClevelandHigh School; Elana Goldbaum,The Archer School for Girls; SashaGuzman, Social Justice HumanitasAcademy; Eunice Ho, HollenbeckMiddle School; Chris Lewis,Mountain View High School; PetaLindsay, Woodrow Wilson HighSchool; and Marika Manos, LongBeach Unified School District.

“In the beauty, diversity andunimaginable strength of theLGBT movement, there are manylessons for our struggles today,”said Peta Lindsay, a lesson plancontributor from Woodrow WilsonHigh School. “I am proud to havebeen able to work with the ONEArchives and the Los AngelesLGBT Center in bringing these cru-cial historical lessons to our youngpeople.”

For information and to view thelesson plans, visitlalgbtcenter.org/lgbthistory.

Los Angeles LGBT Center publishes lesson plans for California teachers

The Congressional BlackCaucus met with officials fromCBS News to discuss the impor-tance of diversity in news coverageand insist the organization addmore reporters of color to their ros-ter of journalists chosen to coverthe upcoming 2020 election cam-paign. CBS News recently facedcriticism regarding the lack ofdiversity among the reporters cho-sen to cover the upcoming elec-tion. CBC members also pressedthe organization to take moreproactive steps to increase diversi-ty overall, including divisions out-side of the newsroom.

Following an initial meeting

between CBS and CongressionalU.S. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-LosAngeles), a Black Caucus mem-ber, the Black Caucus followed upwith a broader meeting.

“As members of theCongressional Black Caucus wewanted to express our deep con-cern about the lack of diversitywithin the CBS 2020 presidentialcampaign team, which we feelundervalues the increasinglyprominent role African Americanscontinue to play among the nation-al electorate,” U.S. Rep. KarenBass (D-Los Angeles) said.

For information, visitcbc.house.gov.

Congressional Black Caucus,CBS discuss election coverage

Gustavo Dudamel received the2,654th star on the HollywoodWalk of Fame on Jan. 22 as he cel-ebrates his 10th anniversary asmusic and artistic director of theLos Angeles Philharmonic duringthe orchestra’s centennial season.

The star is dedicated in the cate-gory of recording at 6752Hollywood Blvd. in front theMusicians Institute.

“Gustavo Dudamel is one ofworld’s premiere conductors oftoday’s world of classical music.He evokes the sounds of the greatclassical musicians and seamlesslyserves it to new and renewed fansaround the world,” said AnaMartinez, producer of theHollywood Walk of Fame. “Wecelebrate Gustavo Dudamel’saccomplishments and welcome hisclassic shine to our Walk of Fame.”

Joining emcee Rana Ghadban,the new president and CEO of theHollywood Chamber ofCommerce, to unveil the star wereHelen Hunt and John Williams.

The Hollywood Chamber ofCommerce administers the popularstar ceremonies.

From the great concert halls toclassrooms, video screens andmovie theaters, Dudamel’s remark-able career of musical achieve-ments and championing of accessto the arts for young people aroundthe world demonstrates music’sextraordinary capacity to transformlives.

Dudamel’s 2018-19 season willcenter around the centennial cele-bration of the Los AngelesPhilharmonic and his 10th year asits music and artistic director. Otherhighlights of the season include hisdebut at the Metropolitan Operaconducting Verdi’s “Otello”; tourswith the Berlin Philharmonic,Munich Philharmonic and MahlerChamber Orchestra; and his firstextended academic residency atPrinceton University. The LosAngeles Philharmonic, led byDudamel, will also be featured on2019’s live Oscar broadcast.

Gustavo Dudamel receives star on the Walk of Fame

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Homeowners whose propertyhas been severely damaged bymudslides or flooding are eligibleto apply for property tax relief. If ahomeowner already filed a claimfor damage caused by a recent fire,or another disaster, they will needto file a separate claim for any newdamages.

If they qualify, affected home-owners will receive a reduction inthe taxable value of their home toaccount for the recent damage. Thisremains in effect until the damageis repaired or the home is rebuilt.

The minimum threshold for dam-age to a property is $10,000, andclaims must be received within 12months of the date of disaster. Theclaim form, titled Reassessment ofProperty Damaged or Destroyedby Misfortune and Calamity isaccessible atassessor.lacounty.gov/disaster-relief/.

For information, visitlacounty.gov/larain. For informa-tion or questions regarding theOffice of the Assessor, call(213)974-8658.

Property tax relief available forhomes damaged by mudslides

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Los Angeles City CouncilmanDavid Ryu, 4th District, andCouncilwoman Nury Martinez,6th District, introduced a motionfor a Paid Parental LeaveOrdinance, as well as a study ofthe potential impacts the policymight have on small businessesand nonprofit organizations,among others.

“For too many Los Angelesfamilies, raising a child and payingthe bills is becoming an impossiblechoice,” Ryu said. “Familiesshould not have to choose betweenparenting and a paycheck.Parenthood is not a liability, but anasset to our society, and should betreated as such. A parental leavepolicy would mean more time forfamilies to spend together, moreretention of workers for business-es, and a more equitable and justLos Angeles.”

California’s paid parental leavepolicy provides eligible employees60-70 percent of their weeklywages, depending on income, forup to 18 weeks of combinedprepartum care, postpartum careand bonding time with a newborn,adopted or foster child. Themotion asks the city attorney toreport back with potential optionson a paid parental leave ordinancethat would require employers inthe city of Los Angeles to make upthe difference between theemployee’s existing StateDisability Insurance or paidparental leave benefits and theemployee’s normal gross weeklywages for up to 18 weeks.

Paid parental leave, allowingmore working parents to spendtime with their children in the cru-cial early years of life, has positivebenefits for the child, parent,employer and the overall econo-my. The first years of life are rec-ognized as a critical period for

children, seeing rapid rates ofbrain and nervous system develop-ment, as well as crucial socialbonding time with caregivers.

Parental leave policies are alsoassociated with a 3 to 4 percentincrease in employment to popula-tion ratios, decreased unemploy-ment, a significant increase inwomen’s participation in the laborforce, and a greater degree of pari-ty between the growth of male andfemale salaries.

However, many parents eligiblefor partial paid parental leavedecline to take it, citing a reductionin pay as the key reason. A 2011survey conducted by the Center forEconomic Policy Research foundthat a third of Californians whowere eligible but did not apply forpaid parental leave cited that thepay would be too low, and nearlyhalf of new parents who make lessthan $30,000 annually who did nothave fully paid parental leave hadto apply for public assistance.

photo courtesy of the CouncilDistrict 4 office

The motion introduced byRyu and Martinez seeksto address the gapbetween the full salaryand the state policy thatprovides 60-70 percent ofeligible employees’ week-ly wages.

L.A. City Council looks to add paid parental leave

“A parental leavepolicy would mean

more time for families to spend

together, moreretention of workers for businesses, and a more

equitable and just Los Angeles.”

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On Friday, Feb. 1, the BeverlyHills Chamber of Commerce AsianBusiness Connection Committee willhold the fourth annual Lunar NewYear: Year of the Pig Celebration,presented by Rolls-Royce MotorCars and McLaren of Beverly Hills atO’Gara Coach.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars ofBeverly Hills will unveil three spe-cially commissioned Year of the PigRolls-Royces exclusively for gueststhat evening including a Ghost,Wraith and Dawn. Guests will alsohave an exclusive opportunity toview a one of a kind CabbeenCollection McLaren 570GT, andmeet Cabbeen, the leading Chinesedesigner.

Welcoming more than 400 atten-dees including high-net-worth pro-fessionals, celebrities, entrepreneurs,local and regional government offi-cials, and other community influ-encers, the event will feature tradi-tional Lunar New Year entertainmentwith a Beverly Hills touch.

“Lunar New Year has grown everyyear since its inception in 2016. Fromthe traditional lion dance and martialarts, to a canine couture fashion showand live performance on a Chineseguzheng instrument, the excitementand energy at this annual event isalways surprising and spectacular”said Vicky Mense, chair of the AsianBusiness Connection.

“Lunar New Year is one of the bestannual chamber events. It is a truecelebration of east meets west, com-bining traditional Lunar New Yearfestivities with a Beverly Hillstouch,” said Charles L. Black III,chairman of the Beverly HillsChamber of Commerce board ofdirectors.

Guests can look forward to dozensof epicurean delights with tastes frommany of the Asian cultures includingXi’an Restaurant, Yojisan Sushi,Sushi House Unico, CrustaceanBeverly Hills, Bombay Palace, WowNoodle, Shan Social House, TigerBeer, sparkling sake from AsaharaBrewery and crowd favorites fromAsombroso Fine Tequila, buzzboxpremium cocktails, Icelandic Glacial,and San Antonino Winery.

Tickets to the event are availableon an invitation-only basis.

Asian Business ConnectionCommittee serves Beverly Hills busi-ness interests or locally based busi-nesses with Asian business interests.Programming and services of thiscommittee to include events, work-shops, strategic partnerships andbusiness referrals.

For information, call (310)248-1000.

Beverly HillsChamber to hostLunar New Yearcelebration

photo courtesy of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce The city celebrated the Year of the Dog in 2018.

The Metro board of directorsapproved a proposal by Los AngelesCounty Supervisor Janice Hahn toenact a one-year pilot program totest decriminalizing the I-110 and I-10 ExpressLanes.

“The signage is confusing and Iknow there are plenty of people whohave not gone through the trouble ofgetting a transponder,” Hahn said.“My hope is that this pilot programmakes our ExpressLanes more userfriendly and less punitive.”

Currently, Metro’s ExpressLanemodel requires every user to have a

transponder installed in their vehicle. If they do not, cameras take pho-

tos of the car’s license plate and sendthe driver a $25 fine in the mail.

If a CHP officer pulls over a car inthe ExpressLane without a transpon-der, the driver can get a $250 cita-tion.

Hahn’s “Pay-As-You-Use” modelwould allow a driver without atransponder to use the ExpressLanewithout fear of a fine or ticket.

Metro would simply send a bill inthe mail to the driver with instruc-tions to pay the congestion fee,

which varies in price, with an addi-tional $4 administrative fee.

Metro’s board of directors unani-mously approved Hahn’s proposalto implement this model as a one-year pilot program. Metro will usethe pilot to study the impact on con-gestion and ExpressLane use.

Metro will need an estimated ninemonths to set up this program andwas instructed to do extensive publicoutreach to avoid driver confusion.

Metro’s approval of the pilot pro-gram comes nine months after Hahnproposed the idea last April.

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Offering an exclusive tour of itsconstruction site, which is now soldout, the Academy Museum is one ofmore than 40 museums taking partin this year’s SoCal Museums annu-al Free-For-All Day on Feb. 2-3.

“For 14 years, this event hasbrought many thousands of addi-tional visitors from across theregion to our exciting and vitalmuseums,” said Jennifer Caballero,SoCal Museums president and mar-keting director at the SkirballCultural Center. “It’s a specialweekend that invites SouthernCalifornians and others to branchout and explore museums they mayhave never before visited, or toreturn to familiar spots. We arethrilled to continue this tradition,which helps keep SouthernCalifornia culture accessible to all.”

Visit the Academy Museum’sbooth on the west side ofLACMA’s campus from 10 a.m. to6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2, for free

museum activities, prizes andmore. Registration to take a freetour of the museum’s constructionsite is sold out, but Free-For-AllDay participants can also winprizes like a museum membershipor tickets to visit the museum whenit opens later this year. Or, sign upto become one of the first chartermembers of the Academy Museumand receive a complimentary giftbag.

Other museums participating onFeb. 2 include the Autry Museumof the American West, La Brea TarPits and Museum, LACMA and theUSC Fisher Museum of Art. OnFeb. 3, participating museums

include the Natural HistoryMuseum of Los Angeles Countyand the Skirball Cultural Center.Local museums participating onboth days include the Broad,California African AmericanMuseum, Craft Contemporary,Fowler Museum at UCLA, theGetty Center, Hammer Museum,Los Angeles Museum of theHolocaust and the Museum ofContemporary Art.

The Free-For-All also serves as areminder that free visitor days areavailable year-round at museumsacross Southern California. A calen-dar of free days can be found atsocalmuseums.org/free.

Academy Museum tour highlights annual Free-For-All

photo courtesy of the Academy Museum of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesWith construction ongoing at the corner of Wilshire and Fairfax, theAcademy Museum’s long-awaited opening is scheduled for later this year.

As part of the city of Beverly HillsForum Series, world-renowned pho-tographers Carol Beckwith andAngela Fisher will present “AfricanTwilight: Vanishing Rituals andCeremonies,” a lecture and personalbook signing, on Monday, Feb. 4, at7:30 p.m. at Beverly Hills City Hall.

Forty years of work on the Africancontinent have carried Beckwith andFisher across 300,000 miles andthrough remote corners of 45 coun-tries in exploration of more than 200African cultures. In the process, thisteam of world-renowned photogra-phers has produced 15 widelyacclaimed books and made four filmsabout traditional Africa. They havebeen granted unprecedented access toAfrican tribal rites and rituals, andcontinue to be honored worldwide fortheir powerful photographs docu-menting the traditional ceremonies ofcultures thousands of years old. As anintrepid team of explorers, they arecommitted to preserving sacred tribalceremonies and African cultural tradi-tions all too vulnerable to the trendsof modernity.

Admission is free, but RSVP is rec-ommended.

Beverly Hills City Hall is located at455 N. Rexford Drive. For informa-tion and to RSVP, visit (310)285-1014.

Beverly Hillslecture seriespresentsworld-renownedphotographers

photo courtesy of the city of Beverly HillsFisher (left) and Beckwith



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A 20-foot sound wall wasinstalled on Monday at a construc-tion staging yard for theWilshire/Rodeo Drive subway sta-tion at Wilshire Boulevard andReeves Drive in Beverly Hills.Similar to barriers at other sub-

way station construction sites alongMetro’s Purple Line Extension pro-ject, the sound wall will reducenoise during work hours from 8a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday throughFriday.Drilling and soil sampling to

assess the geology of the tunnelroute under Beverly Hills is alsoprogressing. Eastbound WilshireBoulevard will be reduced to onelane between Spalding Drive andRoxbury Drive during work hoursfrom 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mondaythrough Friday. All three lanes onwestbound Wilshire Boulevard willremain open.Near the Wilshire/La Cienega

subway station site, North GaleDrive will be closed from 6 a.m. to6 p.m.. Monday through Saturday.Lane reductions and turn lanerestrictions on Wilshire Boulevardmay also be in place betweenStanley and Hamilton drives.The next monthly meeting on the

subway construction in BeverlyHills will be held on Wednesday,Feb. 6, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. atBeverly Hills City Hall, SecondFloor Municipal Gallery, 455 N.Rexford Drive.Work is also occurring at other

locations along the route. Near

Wilshire Boulevard and WesternAvenue, excavation, concrete workand street maintenance continue.Intermittent lane closures mayoccur near Wilshire Boulevard andManhattan Place.Near Wilshire Boulevard and La

Brea Avenue, tunneling support isongoing at construction statingyears and from a staging area in themiddle of Wilshire Boulevard justeast of Sycamore Avenue. ThroughFriday, Feb. 8, eastbound Wilshirewill be intermittently reduced toone lane between Sycamore andMansfield avenues.Excavation and hauling and also

ongoing near Wilshire Boulevardand Fairfax Avenue. Ogden Drive

will be closed intermittently atWilshire Boulevard from 7 a.m. to11 p.m., Monday through Friday.For questions and concerns, call

the 24-hour project hotline at(213)922-6934, email the projectteam at [email protected] orvisit metro.net.

Subway work remains on track in Beverly Hills

photo by Edwin FolvenWork is progressing at a construction staging yard along WilshireBoulevard in Beverly Hills, where a sound wall was recently installed.

Kristopher “Kris” Larson hasbeen named president and CEOof the Hollywood PropertyOwners Alliance, a nonprofitorganization that manages theHollywood EntertainmentDistrict business improvementdistrict.Larson, who will replace out-

going executive director KerryMorrison, will begin serving inthe new position on Feb. 25. Hewill lead the newly expandedBID with an annual budget of$7.4 million funded by 623 prop-erty owners, including 303 con-dominium owners.Property owners voted to

renew and expand the BID lastsummer. The changes took effecton Jan. 1, making the HollywoodEntertainment District the largestin California. The new districtincludes the entire area formerlyknown as the Sunset & VineDistrict.“The BID merger and hiring of

a BID president signalsHollywood’s goal of attainingthe recognition it deserves as amajor growth engine for LosAngeles,” said HollywoodEntertainment District boardPresident Bill Humphrey, seniorvice president of Sunset Studiosat Hudson Pacific Properties.“The BID, as the representativeof the property owners, is deter-mined to find viable solutions toimprove the look of Hollywood,improve safety and promote eco-nomic development.”Funding for street cleaning,

security services and homelessoutreach will be increased by 30percent over previous years.After competitive bidding

processes, the cleaning andmaintenance contract was takenover by CleanStreet, and thesecurity contract, which handlesquality-of-life issues, was trans-ferred to Andrews GlobalSecurity.Larson will return to Southern

California from North Carolina,where he serves as president andCEO of the Downtown RaleighAlliance. He previously servedas president and CEO ofDowntown Grand Rapids, Inc. inMichigan from 2012-2017, andvice president of the DowntownLong Beach Associates inCalifornia.“First and foremost, my over-

arching goal is to makeHollywood a great place forAngelenos that can be proudlyshared with the world,” Larsonsaid. “Hollywood has seen morethan $6.3 billion in investmentsin major retail, residential, hospi-tality, commercial and businessprojects since 2000. Majoremployers located in Hollywood,like Viacom, Capitol Recordsand Netflix, put Hollywood atthe nexus of the entertainment,music and tech industries. Withan expanded investment in thecommunity, the HollywoodEntertainment District will helpchart Hollywood’s continuedgrowth as an economic power-house for the city and region.”Morrison is stepping down to

focus on improving mentalhealth services in Los Angelesafter leading the HollywoodProperty Owners Alliance formore than 20 years.For information, visit onlyin-

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Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) and Sen. EdMarkey (D-Mass.) have reintro-duced legislation to prevent thepresident from launching a nuclearfirst strike without Congressionalapproval.Lieu and Markey announced the

reintroduction of the “RestrictingFirst Use of Nuclear Weapons Actof 2019” (H.R.669/S.200) at a pressconference on Jan. 29 with nucleararms control advocates, who urgedCongress to act. Supporters includethe Union of Concerned Scientists,the Federation of AmericanScientists, Ploughshares Fund,Arms Control Association, PeaceAction, Win Without War and

Beyond the Bomb.“No American president, and cer-

tainly not Donald Trump, shouldhave the power to launch a first usenuclear first strike absent such anattack without explicitCongressional approval,” Markeyadded. “It would be immoral, itwould be disproportionate and itcould only be considered an act ofwar – something our morals andour Constitution make clear no sin-gle person should be able to doalone. I thank Rep. Lieu for his con-tinued partnership on theRestricting First Use of NuclearWeapons Act, and we will continueto work with our colleagues to getthis critical legislation passed.”

Congressman authors bill aimed at preventing nuclear war

Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Torrance) hasendorsed Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) for president. He is the firstmember of Congress to back her2020 campaign.“She embraces the future, not the

past, and is the person we need tomove America forward,” Lieu saidin a tweet on Jan. 28 announcing hisendorsement. Lieu’s endorsementfollowed Harris’ rally in her home-town of Oakland, where she offi-

cially launched her 2020 presiden-tial bid. At the event, Harris said shewould fight “for the people” andcriticized President Donald Trumpand his plans for a wall along thecountry’s southern border as a“medieval vanity project.” “We’re proud to have his sup-

port,” said Ian Sams, Harris’ presssecretary. Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf

has also endorsed Harris.

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The Los Angeles CountyHomeless Initiative has allocatednew funds to the cities of WestHollywood and Malibu as part of aregional approach to end home-lessness.West Hollywood received

$300,000 for a study of city-ownedproperties and alternative sites forbridge and permanent housing.Malibu received $76,660 to hire ahousing navigator.“I am extremely proud of the

work of the cities of WestHollywood and Malibu. [These]announcements show that we areprepared to put our money whereour mouth is,” said SupervisorSheila Kuehl, 3rd District. “Onlythe active collaboration of countyand cities will ensure that all resi-dents of Los Angeles County havea roof over their heads.”The county’s homelessness pro-

grams, including outreach, emer-gency shelter, rapid rehousing,supportive housing and benefits

advocacy for disabled adults, haveresulted in thousands of peoplereceiving help. Approximately9,635 homeless families and indi-viduals have been placed in per-manent housing during a 15-monthperiod ending last November, and18,714 people entered crisis,bridge and interim housing.The Los Angeles County

Homeless Initiative, created by theBoard of Supervisors, is chargedwith combating and preventinghomelessness. The ChiefExecutive Office/CountyHomeless Initiative provides over-sight and guidance in allocatingfunds from the Measure H salestax ballot initiative. With partnerssuch as the United Way of GreaterLos Angeles, more than $3.8 mil-lion in Measure H funding hasbeen allocated to help cities imple-ment plans to address and preventhomelessness.For information, visit

homeless.lacounty.gov.

WeHo receives more county funds to fight homelessness

Letters to the EditorHollywood projectdoes nothing to helpthe homelessRe “Crossroads Hollywood

project to transform SunsetBoulevard,” Jan. 24 issue:

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A part of our taxes is supposedto go to Mayor Garcetti’s plan toend the homeless problem with-in 10 years, which is now wellinto that time frame. With home-lessness on the rise and nothingbeing done, we all know thatGarcetti’s plan was a lie and thatour hard-earned tax money con-tinues to be wasted by LosAngeles and the state ofCalifornia.

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Pasta-making classat NeranoChef Michele Lisi’s mother,

Mamma Teresa, is visiting LosAngeles from Italy, and to cele-brate, Nerano will serve a specialmenu inspired by her cooking untilFeb. 3. Lisi will also host a pasta-making class on Saturday, Feb. 2,from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The class,for $80 per person, includes anappetizer, salad, fresh pasta and aglass of wine. 9960 S. SantaMonica Blvd., Beverly Hills,(310)405-0155.

Pisco sours at Los Balcones Head to Peruvian restaurant Los

Balcones in Hollywood to cel-ebrate the pisco sour, the nationaldrink of Peru, on Saturday, Feb. 2.For one day only, the restaurant willoffer five versions of the pisco sourusing different ingredients andcomplimentary liquors.Throughout the day, all of the cock-tails are $13 each or $25 for a flightof three. 1360 Vine St., LosAngeles, (323)871-9600.

World Nutella Day On Tuesday, Feb. 5, theMediterranean-inspired Bacari

West Adams and Bacari PDR willoffer a $1 Nutella panino. It’s a teleraroll filled with Nutella and choice ofstrawberry, banana or both. 2308 S.Union Ave., (213) 748-7205. 6805 S.Vista Del Mar Lane, Playa Del Rey,(310)439-2100.

Crustacean’s Lunar New YearChef Helene An, a pioneer of

modern Vietnamese cuisine,will launch Crustacean’s first-everLunar New Year menu. This specialmenu is available Feb. 5-8 and fea-tures traditional dishes that repre-sent good luck and prosperity. A

massaged suckling pig, in honor ofthe Year of the Pig, is the highlightof the menu. Other items includesticky rice and noodles, squab andquail, and seafood. The menu startsat $88, excluding tax and gratuity.468 N. Bedford Drive, BeverlyHills, (310)205-8990.

Year of the Pig at Disneyland Disney California Adventure

Park will observe Lunar NewYear daily through Sunday, Feb. 17.Guests can enjoy a multiculturalmenu of traditional treats anddrinks with the 2019 Lunar NewYear Sip and Savor Pass. The cele-brations will also include live enter-tainment and musical performances

such as the updated Mulan’s LunarNew Year Procession. Visit the artsand crafts area for beautiful décorideas and shop themed merchan-dise for the whole family. 1313Disneyland Drive, Anaheim,(714)781-4636.

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APL Restaurant Watch Super Bowl LIII andenjoy a feast of pork, brisket

and short ribs from APLRestaurant. Place orders throughAPL’s Hole in the Wall takeawaywindow or online at Eventbrite byFriday, Feb. 1. Food can be pickedup on Feb. 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 1p.m. The APL barbecue beef shortribs are $150 plus tax and servefour to six people. The whole porkshoulder package is $175 plus tax,and the whole brisket package is$225 plus tax. Both serve eight to12 people. All packages include theAPL house pickle salad, coleslaw,barbecue baked beans and slicedwhite bread. 1680 Vine St., LosAngeles, (323)416-1280.

Prank Spend Super Bowl Sunday atPrank. The restaurant’s walk-up

bar opens at 11 a.m., and chefRicardo Sanchez will start servinghis barbecue at 3 p.m. Prank is alsoserving $3 and $5 cocktails duringcommercial breaks. The event will

feature a 7-foot projector, easilyseen from all areas of the restau-rant. 1100 S. Hope St., LosAngeles, (213)493-4786.

Preux & Proper Start Sunday with a Super Bowlbrunch at Preux & Proper. Try

the Wakey Wakey bloody mary pre-pared with bacon-infused vodka,Smog City Little Bo Pils,Blackstrap Worcestershire, hicko-ry-smoked black salt, sharp ched-dar, pepperoni, cherry tomato andhouse-pickled okra. The restaurantwill also serve bottomless mimosasfrom noon to 4 p.m. for $15 per per-son. Stay for the big game to enjoyhappy hour prices in the barroomand the upstairs in the Proper dininghall. The restaurant will be shuck-ing and serving $1 oysters, $1wings and handcrafted pitchers ofcocktails that serve up to fourguests for $45. 840 S. Spring St.,Los Angeles, (213)896-0090.

Spire 73 Cheer on the Los Angeles Rams73 floors high at Spire 73 at the

InterContinental hotel. Kick off themeal with chips and salsa, greenchili pork sliders, and an L.A. tortaburger with buckets of beer staring

at 1:30 p.m. Entry is $50 per personand includes a three-beer bucketand afterparty with a live DJ. 900Wilshire Blvd., Los Angles,(213)688-7777.

TavernStep into the Blue Room for foot-ball-themed food and drinks

served from 3 to 9 p.m. The Rams-themed dish is a shrimp taco withblood orange and Meyer lemonsalsa, aioli and roasted poblano slawfor $15. The Patriots dish is a craband lobster roll with tarragon, aioliand chips for $15. Enjoy the mealwith an Angel City Pilsner, repre-senting the West Coast, or a VictoryBrewing Company Prima Pilsner,representing the East Coast. Bothare $7 each. 11648 San VicenteBlvd., Los Angeles, (310)806-6464.

Brack Shop TavernBrack Shop Tavern’s chefChristena Quinn is offering

special Super Bowl packages withwings and pitchers, ranging in pricefrom $75 to $150 for two to sevenguests. The package for two to fourpeople offers 30 wings and a pitch-er of Heineken, and the package forfive to seven people includes 60wings and two pitchers. Email

[email protected] toreserve a spot. 525 W. Seventh St.,Los Angeles, (213)232-8657.

BaldoriaIn Little Tokyo, chef DukeGervais is hosting a Super Bowl

bingo extravaganza with drink andpizza prizes for customers andhappy hour prices all night. Beersare $3, and old fashioneds are $7.Baldoria will offer $2 shots everytime either team scores a field goal,touchdown or safety. 243 SanPedro St., (213)947-3329.

Baltaire Chef Travis Strickland is makinggame day bites, steaks and

burgers with $5 beer specials and$10 cocktails. The game will beshown in the lounge on big screenTVs, and prizes will be given at thedoor. 11647 San Vicente Blvd., LosAngeles, (424)273-1660.

Te’KilaEnjoy happy hour prices with $5mimosas and $7 bloody marys all

day long while watching the Ramsplay the Patriots. 6541 HollywoodBlvd., Los Angeles, (323)960-2404.13817 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks,(818)986-4623.

Casita del Campo For Mexican cuisine, handcraftedmargaritas and ice-cold beer on

Super Bowl Sunday, head to Casitadel Campo. Draft beer selectionsinclude Modelo Negra, CerveceriaManos De Calaca, Stella Artois,Firestone Walker BrewingCompany’s 805 and Lagunitas IPA.Margaritas are made blended or onthe rocks, and can be ordered by theglass or pitcher. Order the Casita’sSpecial prepared with six crispymini tortillas topped with chicken,beef, jack cheese, sour cream andfresh guacamole. 1920 HyperionAve., Los Angeles, (323)662-4255.

Public SchoolEnjoy touchdown-worthy spe-cials during the Super Bowl

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POLICE BLOTTER

Beverly Hills PoliceDepartmentJan. 12At 4:34 p.m., two unknown malesuspects committed a burglary inthe 600 block of N. CrescentDrive. No further description wasprovided.

Jan. 13At 10:30 p.m., an unknown sus-pect committed a burglary in the8300 block of Gregory Way. A sec-ond burglary was reported in thesame area at approximately thesame time.

Jan. 14At 6:50 p.m., an unknown malesuspect committed a burglary inthe 700 block of N. Beverly Drive.

Jan. 15At 6 p.m., an unknown suspectcommitted a grand theft near thecorner of Burton Way and N.Maple Drive.

An unknown suspect committed aburglary in the 200 block of S.Doheny Drive at 6:30 p.m.

At 9 p.m., an unknown suspectcommitted a burglary in the 300block of S. Clark Drive.

An unknown suspect committed aburglary in the 100 block of S.Almont Drive at 10:30 p.m.

Jan. 16At 1 a.m., an unknown suspectcommitted a burglary in the 300block of S. Doheny Drive.

An unknown suspect committed aburglary near the corner of NorthRodeo Drive and Park Way at11:55 a.m.

At 3:03 p.m., an identity theft wasreported in the 100 block of N.Almont Drive.

An unknown suspect committed aburglary in the 100 block of S.Linden Drive at 5 p.m.

Jan. 17An unknown male suspect com-mitted a grand theft in the 9500block of Wilshire Boulevard at10:30 a.m. The suspect wasapproximately 30 years old, 5 feet6 inches tall and 135 pounds.

At 1:45 p.m., an unknown suspectcommitted a burglary in the 400block of Camden Drive.

An unknown male suspect com-mitted a grand theft in the 9600block of Wilshire Boulevard at 6:01p.m.

Jan. 18At 2:37 a.m., an unknown suspectcommitted a burglary in the 9500block of Brighton Way.

An unknown male suspect commit-ted a grand theft in the 9700 blockof Wilshire Boulevard at 11 a.m.The suspect was approximately 5feet 8 inches tall and 150 pounds.

At 12:15 p.m., an unknown sus-pect committed a burglary in the600 block of N. Sierra Drive.

An unknown suspect committed aburglary in the 500 block ofCamden Drive at 2 p.m.

At 5 p.m., an unknown male sus-pect committed a grand theft in the600 block of N. Bedford Drive.

An unknown suspect committed aburglary in the 200 block of S.Doheny Drive at 6 p.m.

At 6:50 p.m., two unknown malesuspects committed a burglary inthe 9600 block of WilshireBoulevard. One suspect wasapproximately 39 years old, 5 feet5 inches tall and 145 pounds. Nodescription was provided of thesecond suspect.

An unknown male suspect com-mitted a grand theft in the 9500block of Wilshire Boulevard at 8p.m. The suspect was approxi-mately 5 feet 7 inches tall and 160pounds.

An unknown suspect committed aburglary in the 200 block of S.Doheny Drive at 10 p.m.

At 10:15 p.m., an unknown malesuspect committed a burglary inthe 300 block of N. CrescentDrive. The suspect was approxi-mately 5 feet 8 inches tall and 160pounds.

Jan. 19At 10 a.m., an unknown suspectcommitted a burglary in the 300block of S. La Cienega Boulevard.

An unknown male suspect com-mitted a grand theft in the 9500block of Wilshire Boulevard at 5p.m. The suspect was approxi-mately 5 feet 6 inches tall and 160pounds.

At 8 p.m., an unknown male sus-pect committed a grand theft in the9500 block of Wilshire Boulevard.The suspect was approximately 5feet 6 inches tall and 160 pounds.

Jan. 20At 11:13 a.m., an unknown malesuspect robbed a victim in the 400block of N. Rodeo Drive. The sus-pect was approximately 41 yearsold, 6 feet 3 inches tall and 185pounds.

Three unknown suspects, twomale and the other female, robbeda victim near the corner of WilshireBoulevard and Rodeo Drive at7:42 p.m. The male suspects wereapproximately 19 to 20 years old,5 feet 8 inches tall and 120 to 150pounds. The female suspect wasapproximately 20 years old, 5 feet2 inches tall and 175 pounds.

West Hollywood Sheriff’s StationJan. 21An unknown suspect assaulted avictim in the 600 block of N.Robertson at midnight.

At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus-pect committed a petty theft in the7900 block of Santa Monica.

An unknown suspect stole a vehi-cle parked near the corner of Palmand Santa Monica at 12:30 a.m.

At 1 a.m., an unknown suspectburglarized a vehicle parked in the8700 block of Sunset.

An unknown suspect committed aburglary in the 1400 block of N.Stanley at 6 p.m.

Jan. 22At 3:25 a.m., an unknown suspectcommitted a petty theft in the 8800block of Santa Monica.

An unknown suspect burglarized avehicle parked in the 600 block ofKings at 1 p.m.

At 4:01 p.m., an unknown suspectcommitted a petty theft in the 7800block of Santa Monica.

Jan. 23At noon, a suspect assaulted a vic-tim during a domestic violenceincident in the 1100 block of N. LaBrea.

An unknown suspect committed apetty theft in the 7100 block ofSanta Monica at 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 24At 1:45 a.m., an unknown suspectassaulted a victim in the 8800block of Santa Monica.

Los Angeles PoliceDepartmentJan. 16An unknown suspect burglarized avehicle parked in the 6800 block ofHollywood at 2:30 p.m.

At 2:50 p.m., an unknown suspectassaulted a victim in the 8500block of W. Third.

An unknown suspect burglarized avehicle parked in the 6000 block ofSunset at 3:15 p.m.

At 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspectstole a bicycle in the 100 block ofSaint Andrews Place.

An unknown suspect burglarized avehicle parked in the 6100 block ofOrange at 6:15 p.m.

At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspectburglarized a vehicle parked nearthe corner of Las Palmas andSunset.

An unknown suspect burglarized avehicle parked near the corner ofVine and Willoughby at 9 p.m.

At 9:50 p.m., an unknown suspectassaulted a victim in the 100 blockof Sycamore.

An unknown suspect burglarized avehicle parked in the 5900 block ofWilshire at 10:45 p.m.

Jan. 17At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus-pect assaulted a victim in the 5800block of Sunset.

An unknown suspect robbed a vic-tim near the corner of SaintAndrews Place and Santa Monicaat 5 a.m.

At 10 a.m., an unknown suspectcommitted a petty theft in the 7100block of Sunset.

An unknown suspect assaulted avictim in the 6200 block ofLexington at 12:30 p.m.

At 3:05 p.m., an unknown suspectcommitted a petty theft in the 800block of N. La Brea.

An unknown suspect committed a

grand theft in the 5400 block ofWilshire at 6 p.m.

At 8 p.m., an unknown suspectstole a vehicle parked in the 400block of N. Orange.

An unknown suspect burglarized avehicle parked near the corner ofWilshire and Ridgeley at 10 p.m.

Jan. 18At 1:50 p.m., an unknown suspectrobbed a victim in the 400 block ofN. La Brea.

An unknown suspect robbed a vic-tim in the 100 block of Robertsonat 3:43 p.m.

At 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspectstole a vehicle parked in the 400block of S. Detroit.

An unknown suspect burglarized avehicle parked in the 700 block ofS. Highland at 5 p.m.

At 8 p.m., an unknown suspectburglarized a vehicle parked in the700 block of S. Cochran.

Jan. 19At 5:20 a.m., an unknown suspectcommitted a burglary in the 8400block of Melrose.

An unknown suspect stole a vehi-cle parked near the corner of DeLongpre and La Brea at 9 a.m.

At 12:50 p.m., an unknown sus-pect committed a petty theft in the7600 block of Melrose.

An unknown suspect committed aburglary in the 500 block of N.Plymouth at 8:10 p.m.

At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspectburglarized a vehicle parked in the600 block of N. Las Palmas.

An unknown suspect committed aburglary in the 100 block of Kingsat 8:30 p.m.

At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus-pect robbed a victim near the cor-ner of Clinton and La Brea.

Jan. 20At 8:10 p.m., an unknown suspectrobbed a victim in the 700 block ofN. Martel.

Jan. 21An unknown suspect assaulted avictim near the corner of Selmaand Vine at 12:20 a.m. A secondassault was reported in the samelocation at approximately thesame time.

At 9 a.m., an unknown suspectcommitted a petty theft in the 1500block of N. Poinsettia.

An unknown suspect committed apetty theft in the 1700 block ofWhitley at 11 a.m.

At 6 p.m., an unknown suspectcommitted a burglary in the 600block of N. Plymouth.

An unknown suspect robbed a vic-tim in the 300 block of N. Stanleyat 6 p.m.

At 8 p.m., an unknown suspectcommitted a petty theft in the 100block of N. La Cienega.

An unknown suspect committed apetty theft in the 7600 block ofMelrose at 8:30 p.m.

At 9:15 p.m., an unknown suspectburglarized a vehicle parked in the1400 block of Vine.

An unknown suspect stole a vehi-cle parked in the 8100 block ofSunset at 11 p.m.

At 11:40 p.m., an unknown sus-

pect assaulted a victim near thecorner of Willoughby andHighland.

Jan. 22At 2 a.m., an unknown suspectburglarized a vehicle parked in the300 block of S. Muirfield.

A suspect assaulted a victim duringa domestic violence incident in the6700 block of Sunset at 10:30 a.m.

At 11 a.m., an unknown suspectcommitted a petty theft in the 8700block of Beverly.

An unknown suspect burglarized avehicle parked in the 400 block ofN. Hayworth at 1 p.m.

At 3:55 p.m., an unknown suspectrobbed a victim in the 7100 blockof Beverly.

An unknown suspect committed apetty theft in the 7200 block ofMelrose at 7 p.m.

At 9:15 p.m., an unknown suspectburglarized a vehicle parked in the900 block of Wilcox.

An unknown suspect burglarized avehicle parked in the 8000 block ofBeverly at 9:45 p.m.

At 11 p.m., an unknown suspectcommitted a petty theft in the 6100block of Sunset.

An unknown suspect robbed a vic-tim near the corner of First andVan Ness at 11:40 p.m.

Jan. 23At 1:45 a.m., an unknown suspectburglarized a vehicle parked in the400 block of S. Mansfield.

An unknown suspect committed aburglary in the 300 block ofRobertson at 4:43 a.m.

At 9 a.m., an unknown suspectcommitted a petty theft in the 1300block of N. Wilton Place.

An unknown suspect burglarized avehicle parked near Orange Groveand Waring at 1:50 p.m.

At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspectcommitted a petty theft in the 6200block of Hollywood.

An unknown suspect committed apetty theft in the 5500 block ofHollywood at 6:40 p.m.

At 7 p.m., an unknown suspectrobbed a victim near the corner ofFifth and Loraine.

An unknown suspect committed apetty theft in the 7400 block ofMelrose at 8 p.m.

At 8 p.m., an unknown suspectburglarized a vehicle parked in the1300 block of N. Las Palmas.

An unknown suspect committed apetty theft in the 7300 block ofMelrose at 8:25 p.m.

Jan. 24At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus-pect assaulted a victim near thecorner of Wilcox and Sunset.

A suspect assaulted a victim dur-ing a domestic violence incident inthe 500 block of S. Ogden at 4:15a.m.

At 11 a.m., an unknown suspectburglarized a vehicle parked in the300 block of Hauser.

An unknown suspect burglarized avehicle parked in the 7800 block ofOakwood at 4:50 p.m.

At 6:20 p.m., an unknown suspectrobbed a victim in the 7600 blockof Beverly.

The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and theareas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions betweenJan. 12 and Jan. 24. The information was compiled from www.crimemap-ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: LosAngeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los AngelesCounty Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, andthe Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951.


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cious pan-Asian delights in one ofthe most breathtaking interiors.

Dining with a group of friendslast week, I stood at the top of therestaurant’s grand stairs and lookeddown into the stunning subter-ranean dining room. The center-piece is an eye-catching 20-foot-tallQuan Yin sculpture sitting atop atranquil koi pond. Throughout theevening, patterns of flying birds,butterflies and roses project on thestatue, creating an even more daz-zling spectacle.

TAO’s multiple dining roomsinclude two upper level semi-pri-vate Sky Box areas overlooking themain dining room. The restaurantmezzanine, named the Dragon Bar,offers a cozy and romantic atmos-phere where guests can enjoy thefull food and beverage menus.

One of the most requested diningspots, however, is along the restau-rant’s 40-foot-long staircase.Specially crafted banquettes wraparound tables and give guests asense of privacy, while also offer-ing them the perfect view of therestaurant’s Asian-inspired décorand statues.

Chef Ralph Scamardella and hisculinary team have created menusfilled with Asian delights thatinclude small plates of crispy ricetuna and Thai chicken lettuce

wraps.Soups include hot and sour soup

with shrimp toast, and miso withtofu and Manilla clams. Under itsdim sum section on the menu, TAOoffers vegetable spring rolls, porkpot stickers, crab and lobster eggrolls, and a dumpling platter.

Heartier fare includes a yakitoriand barbecue options featuringcrispy chicken, dragon tail spareribs and Chinese five-spice shortribs. Shrimp and vegetable tempuraand an array of specialty noodlesand rice can be enjoyed withChilean sea bass satay, Mongolianbeef and Vietnamese bone-in sir-loin.

My favorite item on the menuwas the crispy Peking duck for two,but I also thoroughly enjoyed chefYoshi Kojima’s traditional Chinesedishes that he prepared special tousher in good fortune, happiness,

wealth and longevity for the newyear.

Our meal started with fluffysesame scallion bread cut in foursand topped with juicy, thin-glazedpork belly and roasted sesame dip-ping sauce. The second courseincluded three red-colored soupdumplings filled with spicy pork.Kojima used beet juice to give thedumplings their red color, whichsignifies happiness and good for-tune in Chinese culture. Each wasthen topped with thinly shavedblack truffle, adding a slightly gar-licky flavor to the dish.

Cantonese pork belly with chowfun noodles was served next andrepresented longevity. The combi-nation was a winner – thecaramelized pork was tender, andthe noodles featured a tangy andpleasing blood orange essence.

We finished with one of the mostbeautiful desserts, a cheesecakeshaped as a mandarin orange.Presented on a chocolate mochicake, the sweet treat also includedlittle chocolate beads for a nicecrunch.

Scamardella and his team willrecreate this same menu to cele-brate the Year of the Pig onTuesday, Feb. 5, with a four-course,prix-fixe menu for $85 per person.An à la carte menu will also beavailable.

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Due to rain forecasted this weekend, theOriginal Farmers Market’s annual Lunar NewYear celebration has been postponed from Feb. 2to Feb. 17, from 2 to 5 p.m.

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The Los Angeles Rams and theNew England Patriots will face offon the gridiron on Feb. 3 in SuperBowl LIII, but hungry fans don’thave to wait until Sunday to cele-brate with a super meal.Pink’s Hot Dogs at Pink’s Square

near La Brea and Melrose avenueslaunched its tribute to the Rams andthe Super Bowl earlier this week bypainting the pink stand blue andgold, adding blue and gold umbrel-las and tables, and most important-ly, celebrating with a special hotdog to mark the Rams’ first timeback to the big game since return-ing to Los Angeles.“I’m so proud that the L.A. Rams

are back here in Los Angeles and soproud that they are playing in theSuper Bowl,” said Richard Pink,who operates the stand with hiswife Gloria and sister Beverly.“This is Super Bowl week atPink’s. We turned everything blueand gold, from the front of Pink’s tothe umbrellas to the poles in the

parking lot. Our staff is wearing‘Pink’s loves the L.A. Rams’ shirtsand we created a special menu itemfor the L.A. Rams to celebrate theirtrip to the Super Bowl.”Fans can sink their teeth into a

Blue & Gold Double Chili CheeseBacon Dog, which has two hotdogs, chili, mustard, onions,cheese, three strips of bacon anddiced tomatoes.“You could field this dog at the

Super Bowl and it would probablybeat the Patriots,” Pink said. “I loadedit up to represent the offensive line ofthe Los Angeles Rams. You’ve gottwo hot dogs, one representing theRams, one representing the Patriots,but if you notice when you bite intothe dog, you’ll see that the Rams’ is infront. It’s the front dog.”The special hot dog costs $5.30,

and all proceeds will be donated tothe Los Angeles Rams Foundation.Pink also made a $500 wager withthe owner of Spike’s JunkyardDogs in Boston, with the winnerdonating the money to charity. Ifthe Rams win, the team’s founda-

tion will receive an additional $500,Pink said.Pink made a similar bet with

Spike’s last fall when the LosAngeles Dodgers played theBoston Red Sox in the WorldSeries. Although the Red Sox wonthat series, Pink is confident LosAngeles will prevail in the SuperBowl. He predicts it will be a closegame, with the Rams winning bythree points.Just as the stand celebrated the

Dodgers’ appearances in the lasttwo World Series, Pink hopes theRams playing in the Super Bowlwill become an annual tradition. Hesaid the city is renowned for topsports franchises, and he has longbeen a fan of all L.A. teams. “L.A. is the sports capital of the

world, and Pink’s wants to pay trib-ute to the tremendous, legendaryteams,” Pink said. “First, theDodgers made it into the WorldSeries and now the Rams into theSuper Bowl. That means that LosAngeles is number one, and Pink’swants to recognize the stature of

L.A. as a sports capital and thetremendous spirit of the fans, manyof whom have dined at Pink’s sincethey were little kids and so appreci-ate that an iconic hot dog standthat’s been around for close to 80years feels that it is part of the cul-ture and the fabric and the spirit ofLos Angeles.”Pink said the hot dogs and ham-

burgers are perfect for a Super Bowlparty, and the stand is a great place

to celebrate after the big game.“The time to really show our love

and support is when they’re in thegreatest sports event that occurs inour country, and that’s the SuperBowl. The Rams have had a lot ofbattle scars and a lot of battle stars,and I believe they are going to bringhome a battle star this time around.I am hoping everybody after thegame will celebrate at Pink’s. GoRams.”

Pink’s goes blue and gold to celebrate the Rams’ Super Bowl

photo by Edwin FolvenRichard and Gloria Pink decked out their stand in blue and gold to celebratethe Rams’ first trip to the Super Bowl since returning to L.A.

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As the Los Angeles Rams andNew England Patriots get ready tocompete in Super Bowl LIII on Feb.3, the Original Farmers Market andthe Boston Public Market are ramp-ing up a friendly East Coast-WestCoast rivalry. The two public markets are hold-

ing an Instagram competition usinghashtags #FootballFoodFight and

#PublicMarketRivalry! Through aseries of photos this week leading upto the big game, the markets willdemonstrate how their cuisine is bet-ter than the other’s. On Monday, Feb.4, the market from the city whoseteam was defeated in the Super Bowlwill post a photo of employees wear-ing the other market’s T-shirt.The Original Farmers Market, cor-

ner of Third and Fairfax, has been afavorite gathering place since 1934.Boston Public Market is a year-round indoor marketplace with morethan 35 artisans and food producers.Follow @farmersmarketla,

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The Wallis Annenberg Center forPerforming Arts presents the WestCoast premiere of “WitnessUganda,” a groundbreaking docu-mentary musical by Matt Gould andGriffin Matthews, running fromTuesday, Feb. 5, to Sunday, Feb. 24,in The Wallis’s Lovelace StudioTheater. After a successful off-Broadway

run, this new and revised productiondocuments the story of a man bat-tling to find his place in a world fullof injustice and inhumanity. TheWallis’ production stars 12-timeGrammy nominee Ledisi; Jamar

Williams, of “Wild Goose Dreams”;Amber Iman, of “Hamilton”; andEmma Hunton, of “Wicked,”Based on a true story, “Witness

Uganda” follows Griffin, a NewYork City-based American volun-teer, as he arrives in Uganda to helpbuild a village school and escape hischurch’s condemnation of his sexu-ality. When he falls into a complicat-ed relationship with a group of des-titute, orphaned teenagers, he findshimself driven by a mission that willchange his and their lives forever. From the rolling hills of the

Ugandan countryside to a stifling

apartment in New York City, from ajoyous celebration of African youthto a terrifying abduction 8,000 milesaway, “Witness Uganda” exploresthe question, “Is changing the worldeven possible?”“We’re excited to share this raw,

real story about the complexity ofhelping others. It feels more rele-vant now than ever,” Matthewssaid.Tickets are $50. The Wallis is

located at 9390 N. Santa MonicaBlvd. For information and tickets,visit thewallis.org, or call (310)746-4000.

County approves aid for LAUSD

The Wallis presents ‘Witness Uganda’ musical

The Los Angeles County Board ofSupervisors unanimously approveda motion by Supervisors MarkRidley-Thomas and Hilda Solis thatwould identify millions in LosAngeles County funds that could bedirected to the Los Angeles UnifiedSchool District to enhance healthcare for students.The motion seeks to build on the

infrastructure and resources thatL.A. County already providesLAUSD, which includes dozens ofschool-based health centers, as wellas mental health clinicians, crisisintervention training for teachers,and counseling for families. L.A.County is also currently working tobuild dozens of well-being centers inhigh schools to support teenage stu-dents’ social and emotional wellnessand sexual health.Specifically, the motion instructed

the L.A. County Department ofMental Health to identify up to $10

million in potential funding toenhance mental health and well-being at LAUSD schools. Theamount would make it possible tofund a healthcare professional onevery elementary school campusfive days a week. Research hasshown that the sooner children expe-riencing trauma or distress canaccess professional treatment andsupport, the higher their likelihoodto succeed academically, and devel-op resilience and effective copingmechanisms.The motion also instructed the

Departments of Health Services andPublic Health to, within 30 days,identify strategies for supportingLAUSD in its efforts to hire schoolnurses and other health profession-als. Courtney Powers with theCommunity Clinic Association ofL.A. County, which represents sev-eral operators of school-based healthcenters, also supported the motion.

The Los Angeles Unified SchoolDistrict has reached a tentativeagreement with the Los AngelesSchool Police Association featur-ing a 6 percent salary increase for2017-20.“The men and women of the Los

Angeles School Police work tire-lessly to ensure Los AngelesUnified provides a safe learningenvironment for our students andemployees,” LAUSDSuperintendent Austin Beutner

said. “We are deeply grateful fortheir service and commitment tothe students, employees, familiesand communities of Los AngelesUnified.”The agreement contains a 3 per-

cent retroactive salary increase in2017-18 and a 3 percent increasein 2018-19, and an ongoing sur-vivor benefit effective July 1,2019. The agreement covers allschool police officers, sergeantsand lieutenants.

LAUSD, school police union reach contract agreement

State Superintendent of PublicInstruction Tony Thurmond hasappointed Catalina Cifuentes asdeputy superintendent of thePerformance, Planning, andTechnology branch of theCalifornia Department ofEducation.The branch oversees programs

promoting innovation andimproved student achievement,including statewide student assess-ment, school and district interven-tions, state and federal accountabil-ity, and the collection and reportingof educational data.Cifuentes has a diverse back-

ground at multiple levels of theeducation system including teach-ing middle and high school, coun-seling and serving in leadershippositions.“I am excited to have Catalina

join our CDE team.” Thurmondsaid. “She is a passionate, commit-ted and dedicated professional witha proven track record of improvingoutcomes for all students. Heraccolades alone show how respect-ed her work is, and we are luckythat she will continue that workhere at CDE.”Cifuentes most recently served

as the executive director of collegeand career readiness at theRiverside County Office ofEducation. She won that county’sEducation Administrator of theYear Award for her work coordinat-ing counselors, leading career-readiness initiatives and directingthe Advancement Via IndividualDetermination program. She also

received the 2018 NationalAssociation of College AdmissionCounseling Inclusion, Access andSuccess Award, honoring her workmaking post-secondary opportuni-ties available to underrepresentedstudents.Cifuentes serves as vice chair of

the California Student AidCommission, a state agencyresponsible for administeringfinancial aid programs for studentsattending public and private univer-sities, colleges and vocationalschools. She is also a state teammember of Michelle Obama’sReach Higher National Committee,which encourages students to com-plete higher education.For information, visit cde.ca.gov.

New state education leader focuseson innovation and achievement

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Catalina Cifuentes will help guidestudent progress in her new posi-tion with the California Departmentof Education.

The Los Angeles CountyMuseum of Art presents “Powerof Pattern: Central Asian Ikatsfrom the David and ElizabethReisbord Collection,” an exhibi-tion showcasing over 60 exam-ples of visually dynamic CentralAsian ikat robes and wall hang-ings, on view from Feb. 3 to July28. Organized by motif, “Power of

Pattern” examines how theregion’s textile designers, dyersand weavers used improvisationand abstraction to create textilesunique to Central Asia. Theobjects on view are drawn solelyfrom the collection of theReisbords. Central Asian ikat textiles are a

testament to the power of patternand are influenced by the variouscultures along the historic SilkRoad. Employing creative use ofscale, proportion and orientation,with hues that are compelling intheir purposeful contrast, theseluxury fabrics functioned as bea-cons of kaleidoscopic color thatreflected the wealth and sophisti-cation of its patrons. During the 19th and early 20th

centuries, the region experienceda renaissance in ikat, a techniquewhere silk threads were bound

and resist-dyedwith a designbefore weavinginto cloth. Theresult were vividpatterns withblurred, cloud-likejuxtapositions ofcolor, knownlocally as abrbandi(literally “cloudbinding”). Whenworn on the bodyor decorating thehome, these tex-tiles resonatedagainst the CentralAsian landscape.Surrounded by

present-day Iran,Afghanistan, In-dia, China,Mongolia andRussia, CentralAsia generallyrefers to the coun-tries of Kazak-hstan, Kyrgyzstan,Tajikistan, Turk-menistan andUzbekistan. Thislandlocked Eurasian ecoregionwas for thousands of years thecenter of active trade and con-quest that carried various design

elements adapted in the area. LACMA is located at 5905

Wilshire Blvd. For information,visit lacma.org.

LACMA showcases the ‘Power of Pattern’

photo © Museum Associates/LACMAColorful Central Asian ikat textiles were luxuryfabrics that reflected the wealth and sophistica-tion of its patrons.

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A record 14 LAUSD teamswere invited to the state AcademicDecathlon last year thanks to theirhigh scores in the regional compe-tition.

LAUSD also holds the recordfor the most state titles with 23and national championships with19. This year, 61 LAUSD teamsrepresenting their schools andcommunities will compete for aspot in the state competition and aticket to the U.S. AcademicDecathlon National finals.

On Feb. 2 at the Edward R.Roybal Learning Center, speechand interview events will be heldfrom 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with asuper quiz event from 1:30 to 5p.m. Over 500 students from 61high schools have spent countlesshours mastering the material,preparing speeches and practicinginterview skills. A large part of

their success will be due to theindividuals who give their time tocoach, teach and volunteer. Thedistrict’s Beyond the Bell pro-gram is reaching out to past vol-unteers to request continuedinvolvement and to ask them toinvite their friends, relatives andcolleagues to become involved.

This year the LAUSDAcademic DecathlonCompetition will be a one-dayevent, during which students willbe assessed in their speech andinterview skills. They will alsohave the opportunity to showcasetheir knowledge in front of acheering audience by answeringquestions from across every sub-ject they’ve studied as they takepart in the super quiz relay.

The Roybal Learning Center islocated at 1200 W. Colton St. Forinformation, visit btb.lausd.net.

Volunteers needed for annualLAUSD Academic Decathlon


FIDM to display Oscars costume contenders more than 25 films released in2018.

The exhibition is free to the pub-lic. Located on the FIDM campus,visitors’ hours are Tuesday throughSaturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This major exhibition is the onlyone of its kind in the world that

pays homage each year to the cre-ativity of the costume designer forfilm with a museum show of out-standing costumes and Oscar-nom-inated designs.

FIDM is located at 919 S. GrandAve. For information, visitfidm.edu.

The Los Angeles Zoo celebrates2019’s Lunar New Year, which kicksoff Tuesday, Feb. 5, by encouragingguests to come learn about the differ-ent species of pigs native to countriesaround the world.

Guests can enjoy the experience ofgetting up close to a new companionpair of Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs atthe Winnick Family Children’s Zoo,and observe other rare and endan-gered species of pig like the red riverhogs, babirusas and the Visayanwarty pigs.

“We’re proud to have both domes-tic and wild species of pigs in our zoocollection because it’s important tocreate an understanding of the rolethat all pig species play in our homesand in the ecosystem,” said AlisaBehar, curator of mammals at theLos Angeles Zoo. The Vietnamesepot-bellied pigs, named Petunia andPua, arrived for public viewing justlast month. Petunia and Pua weigh inat around 151 and 121 pounds,respectively, and are on their way tobecoming future ambassador ani-

mals for the zoo. They are consideredto be smarter than dogs, and whilethey may have poor eyesight, they dohave great senses of smell and hear-ing. Guests can visit the pair daily

from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 to 4p.m., weather permitting.

The Los Angeles Zoo is located at5333 Zoo Drive. For information,visit lazoo.org.

Zoo celebrates Year of the Pig with education

photo by Jamie PhamThe Los Angeles Zoo’s two new Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs Petuniaand Pua arrived just last month.

The Fashion Institute of Design& Merchandising Museum pre-sents the 27th annual

Art of Motion Picture CostumeDesign exhibition, celebrating thecreativity of costume designers forfilm, on view from Feb. 5 to April12. Academy Award nominees for

costume design are featured in theexhibition.

Representing the past year incinema, visitors will see over 100outstanding costume designs from

The El Capitan Theatre puts aspotlight on its historic MightyWurlitzer organ and its award-win-ning house organist with “ToDisney, With Love,” a special con-cert on Monday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m. byRob Richards, celebrating his 20thanniversary at the El CapitanTheatre.

Guests will be delighted byDisney classics and concertfavorites played on the MightyWurlitzer organ. There will also bespecial surprise guest artists.

The El Capitan’s MightyWurlitzer organ has four keyboardsand 37 ranks of pipes, each ofwhich represent different musicalinstruments. It is considered the topof the line in theater organs and wasmeticulously restored over a one-year period.

Tickets are $10 per person. VIPtickets are $20, and include pop-corn and a 20-ounce drink.

The El Capitan Theatre is locatedat 6838 Hollywood Blvd. For infor-mation and tickets, visit elcapi-tantickets.com, or call (800)DIS-NEY6.

El Capitan hostsconcert with historic organ

photo courtesy of FIDM MuseumThe 27th annual Art of MotionPicture Costume Design exhibi-tion highlights over 100 costumesfrom more than 25 films, includingthis year’s Oscar-nominateddesigns.

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For the first time, the CaliforniaStates Archives has digitized itsentire collection of esteemed archi-tect Alfred Eichler’s drawings,sketches and watercolors. This col-lection of 431 images of his publicproject designs spans from 1925 to1962. The complete collection issearchable and can be browsed onthe secretary of state’s website.

In 2018, the state archivesreleased a digital exhibit samplingsome of Eichler’s work on theGoogle Arts & Culture platform.

“Alfred Eichler was instrumentalin designing public works thatreflected the growing vibrancy anddiversity of the Golden State in thefirst half of the 20th century,”Secretary of State Alex Padilla said.“Many of Eichler’s designs becameCalifornia icons. Eichler’s ability to

use a variety of styles – fromBrutalist to Spanish Mission

Revival to Midcentury Modern – isa testament to his skill as an archi-tect. I am proud that the StateArchives is continuing our work toprovide digital access to our state’srich history.”

Eichler (1895-1977) grew up inSan Francisco and studied atColumbia University and theBeaux Arts Institute of Design inNew York. His architectural careerbegan with his service as a civilianarchitect for the U.S. Navy duringWWI and culminated in being aSupervisory Architect forCalifornia’s Department of PublicWorks.

Some iconic buildings and infra-structure designed and renovatedby Alfred Eichler include the SanQuentin Prison, Camarillo StateHospital, the Renovated BeniciaState Capitol building,Sacramento’s Tower Bridge, FortYuma Quarantine Inspection Areaand buildings that became part ofthe San Diego State and UC SantaBarbara campuses.

The State Archives will hostBruce Marwick to speak on the lifeand work of Eichler on Thursday,Jan. 17, at 5 p.m.

Marwick is a board member ofthe Sacramento History Allianceand former vice president for theSacramento Art Deco Society.Marwick’s presentation, “AlfredEichler: The Life of an ExceptionalArchitect and Watercolor Painter,”will delve into the similarities anddifferences between Eichler’sworks, stylistic evolution, and whatthey reveal about his life.

For information, visitsos.ca.gov/archives/Alfred-eichler-collection.

State archives digitizes collection of Eichler designs

photo courtesy of the California State Archives An Eichler design of commanding officers’ quarters at Fort WinfieldScott, San Francisco, is among the featured works.

Crossword Puzzle by Myles Mellor

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Down1. Keyboard key2. Breathing problem3. Heavy metal

4. Kind of vaccine5. “I cannot tell ___”6. Lo ___ (Chinese noodles)7. Netflix genre8. Small9. Get hot again10. Really steamed11. It fell in March 200112. Rock group from the 70s13. Dictionary abbr.21. Evidence collectors22. Endured25. Movable guitar bar26. Large amount27. Firm member: Abbr.29. Snowden tangled with it30. IOU31. Of or produced by the sea33. Obstacle35. Letters after Q37. Be wide open38. Water pot39. Skier’s aid40. Part of an exchange41. Lady42. Compass dir.46. Monstrous47. Formally speaks49. AC/DC single50. Clear-up51. Sweet treat52. Shishkabob holder55. Glides57. Paper showing qualification,for short58. Slightly59. Venom60. Laker, Lamar61. Power serve, perhaps62. Mauna ___63. Small bit used in dentistry orsurgery

The Ivanhoe Pathway officiallyopened to the public on Jan. 26 at10 a.m. with a ribbon cutting cer-emony featuring Los AngelesCity Councilman David Ryu, 4thDistrict, State AssemblywomanLaura Friedman, Board of Waterand Power Commissioner andVice President Cynthia McClain-Hill, LADWP Chief OperatingOfficer Martin Adams and localresidents.

The new Ivanhoe Pathway pro-vides a publicly accessible walk-ing path at the north end of theSilver Lake Reservoir Complexnear Ivanhoe Reservoir.Immediately following the cere-mony, the Silver Lake Reservoir

Complex opened for the public towalk the 2.2 mile reservoir interi-or perimeter roadway.

The new Ivanhoe Pathway ispart of a series of improvementprojects that LADWP is imple-menting at the Silver LakeReservoir Complex in response tofeedback from local residents.Construction on the walkwaybegan in spring 2018 and wasrecently completed. The IvanhoePathway is along IvanhoeReservoir near the 2300 block ofW. Silver Lake Drive, and will beopen to the public daily fromdawn to dusk.

For information, visitladwp.com.

photo courtesy of LADWP

Ivanhoe Pathway open to the public

Rams quarterback Pat Haden, who lived in Burnside Towers in ParkLa Brea, served as chairman of the 1977 Crippled Children’s Societycampaign, and posed for a photo with 6-year-old George Vick, thecampaign’s posterboy that year, in the Feb. 10, 1977, issue of thePark Labrea News. The Crippled Children’s Society, which has sincebeen renamed Via Services, served 15,000 children with disabilitiesat the time.

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-California Secretary of StateAlex Padilla

“Eichler’s ability touse a variety

of styles – from Brutalist to

Spanish MissionRevival to Midcentury

Modern – is a testament to his

skill as an architect. I amproud that the

State Archives iscontinuing ourwork to providedigital access to

our state’s rich history.”


The disaster relief organizationIsraAID launched a new initiativeon Jan. 10 in Los Angeles to trainprofessionals as first responders.The initiative is part of the

IsraAID HumanitarianProfessionals Network, an interna-tional program that trains doctors,dentists, nurses, engineers andmental health professionals in dis-

aster response and deploys themaround the world to help save lives.Members will receive expert brief-ings, emergency-preparednesstraining, access to enrichment withfield leaders and priority access todeploy on IsraAID missions.The first event held under the

new initiative, titled “What YouNeed to Know About Humanitarian

Aid,” featured speaker Tim Berke,who led IsraAID’s work in SouthSudan for five years. The event washeld at a private residence andoffered an overview of humanitari-an and emergency relief efforts,challenges faced by humanitarianaid missions, and a conversationabout ethics and sustainability.For information, visit israaid.org.

IsraAID provides disaster preparedness training

Los Angeles Museum of theHolocaust board member RobertGeminder, a Holocaust survivorwho frequently spoke to students atthe museum, passed away on Jan.27.Geminder was born in 1935 in

Breslau, Germany (now Wroclaw,Poland), to parents Mano and BertlGeminder. In 1941, Germanyinvaded the Soviet Union andbombed Stanislawow, where theGeminders lived.During the bombing, Geminder’s

father suffered a fatal heart attack.The family was later forced into aJewish cemetery where Germansoldiers massacred 12,000 Jews.They survived by crouching in theback of the cemetery. Within a year,when they were living in theStanislawow Ghetto, Bertl metEmil Brotfeld, whom she wouldlater marry.Bertl, who worked outside the

ghetto, smuggled her children out.Using falsified papers, the familyhid with different families until

1944, when they went to Warsaw.In the aftermath of the WarsawUprising, the family was among thethousands of civilians sent toAuschwitz.The train car in which they were

being transported had an open roof.When the train stopped outside ofAuschwitz, Geminder’s stepfatherlifted him up and he was able toopen a door, and Gemindersescaped. They were liberated in asmall village a few months later.The Geminders immigrated to

the United States in 1947. RobertGeminder served in the U.S. Armyand worked as an engineer. He mar-ried Judy Strauss, had three chil-dren, and was widowed in 2011.For the last several years,

Geminder was dedicated to sharinghis family’s experiences during theHolocaust with students andaothers around the world. He is sur-vived by his children Ellen, Mindyand Shia, and his partner GabriellaKarin, a docent and Holocaust sur-vivor whom he met at the museum.

Services were held on Jan. 30 atMt. Sinai Memorial Park,Hollywood Hills.

LAMOTH board member and Holocaust survivor dies

The United States HolocaustMemorial Museum has announcedthe appointment of Marla EglashAbraham as western regional direc-tor for the nine-state region thatincludes California, Alaska,Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, NewMexico, Oregon, Utah andWashington.The museum’s regional offices

engage local communities in sup-port of its mission to bringHolocaust education and remem-brance to audiences worldwide.Abraham has served as regional

director of development atAmerican Jewish Committee LosAngeles since 2013, leading devel-

opment initiatives. Her responsibil-ities included major gifts cultiva-tion, solicitation and stewardship;qualification, cultivation and orga-nizational engagement of high-capacity prospects; regional boardand board of governors solicita-tions; direct mail; e-philanthropystrategies; and honoree event-baseddevelopment.Prior to AJC, she was senior vice

president of endowment planningand strategic philanthropy at theJewish Federation of Greater LosAngeles.For information, call (310)556-

3222, or [email protected].

Museum appoints new director

Eight-time Grammy-winner andOscar-nominated artist DollyParton has been widely renownedas not just a music legend, but afashion icon. To showcase iconiccostumes and pieces from her per-sonal archive, the GrammyMuseum presents “Diamond In ARhinestone World: The CostumesOf Dolly Parton,” an exhibit show-casing iconic costumes and piecesfrom her personal archive runningfrom Tuesday, Feb. 5, throughMarch 17.Presented by City National

Bank, it is the first exhibit onParton in the United States outsideof her Tennessee theme parkDollywood. Parton will discuss sto-ries and the history behind the cos-tumes at a special forum onMonday, Feb. 4, in the museum’sClive Davis Theater as part of anexclusive Town Hall Program.Parton will be honored at the 2019MusiCares Person of the Year trib-ute on Friday, Feb. 8, at the LosAngeles Convention Center, twonights before the 61st AnnualGrammy Awards.“Diamond In A Rhinestone

World: The Costumes Of DollyParton” will offer a retrospective ofthe artist’s career and most iconicfashion moments. The exhibit willalso feature WHIM canvasses cur-rently on display at the museum.“I probably have thousands of

dresses from over the years,”Parton said. “I had a hard time let-ting go of some of my favorites, butI’m excited for them to be includedin this exhibit. I can’t wait to seethem on display at the GrammyMuseum.”The exhibit features attire from

her most memorable album covers,music videos and live perfor-mances. Highlights include cos-tumes from the “Home” music

video, an iconic pink dress from the“Backwoods Barbie” album coverand music video, and outfits fromher Live In London 2009 and RedRocks concerts.“To say that it’s an honor to

showcase Dolly Parton’s all-timegreatest outfits and her first exhibitin the United States outside ofDollywood at the GrammyMuseum is an understatement,”Executive Director Michael Stickasaid. “Displaying these extraordi-

nary costumes and pieces will takeyou through a career that hasspanned decades of someone whois beloved as both a groundbreak-ing artist and a trendsetting pioneer.We are extremely grateful to Dollyfor letting us feature some of themost memorable and innovativeoutfits in music history.”The Grammy Museum is located

at 800 W. Olympic Blvd. For infor-mation, call (213)765-6800, or visitgrammymuseum.org.

Exhibit highlights music icon’s passion for fashion

photo by JB RowlandDresses and apparel worn by iconic artist Dolly Parton will be show-cased in a new exhibit at the Grammy Museum.

New contemporary art galleryLowell Ryan Projects presentsits inaugural exhibition “MindBody Soul,” on view throughFeb. 26.The show brings together

three artists, Samuel Jablon,Spencer Lewis and MayshaMohamedi, to explore the com-plex relationship betweenabstract painting and everydaysurroundings. The tone variesfrom spiritual to ironic to refer-ential to irreverent. The three artists share the

same foundational approach.They rely on gesture and color,or more specifically the mediumof painting, as a tool to probetheir surroundings.Mohamedi’s gesture is greatly

informed by the Farsi calligra-phy of her ancestral home, Iran.Relying on both intention andintuition, the Los Angeles artistcollected tar from beaches andthen used found objects to stampor otherwise mark her canvas. Itdistances the learnedness of herhand, rendering a painting likean asemic writing about herinteractions with the earth thatfeels deeply personal and uni-versal. Jablon began his poem-paint-

ings by encountering, gatheringand editing source text fromconversations and advertise-ments on the streets of New

York City. Expanding the idea ofthe found object, he then workedwords like “emptiness,” “trou-ble” and “ravenous” onto a can-vas by thickly applying, denselylayering and sanding downpaint. The result is work thatexudes immediacy and pro-longed negotiation.Los Angeles-based artist

Lewis’ work features jute andcardboard. He started each piecewith a quickly rendered (oftenspray painted) and rationalunderlying structure, before tak-ing up his brush. His images as aresult are intuitive, frenetic andabstract, but also practiced, figu-rative and repetitive. Each work,done on cardboard, is stacked,which allows it to sully, bendand deteriorate. Using these various approach-

es, the artists in “Mind BodySoul” create paintings thatremind viewers to pay attention,both with their eyes and theirpsyche, to their surroundings. Following last year’s devas-

tating fires in California, LowellRyan Projects will donate 10percent of all the gallery’s pro-ceeds from their inaugural showto the Los Angeles FireDepartment Foundation.Lowell Ryan Projects is locat-

ed at 4851 W. Adams Blvd. Forinformation, visit lowellryanpro-jects.com.

‘Mind Body Soul’ exhibitionunveiled at new art gallery

photo courtesy of Lowell Ryan ProjectsArtist Samuel Jablon creates poem-paintings using conversations andadvertisements he heard and saw on the streets of New York City.

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Films starring child actors are aspecial kind of gamble. Done cor-rectly, they can be iconic like “TheGoonies” or “Super 8.” And thenthere’s everything else, the painfultrash only children can endure (I’mlooking at you “3 Ninjas,” youwere always vile). “The Kid WhoWould Be King” somehow finds athird way, watchable, competent toa point, but not the instant classic itshoots for.King Arthur and the story of

Camelot should be fodder for ablockbusting hit, but most attemptsover the last three decades makethe legend feel far too grounded.The closest to a win is BBC’s“Camelot” series, which is infuriat-ing on several levels. But at its end-ing (spoilers, darling) presents ahint of a story never attempted onscreen; an aged Merlin traversesthe modern world waiting for theonce and future king’s glorious

return. At least “The Kid” deservescredit for finally bringing this nextchapter in the Arthurian legend tothe silver screen.Alex (Louis Ashbourne Serkis,

son of Andy Serkis of Gollumfame) has the spirit of a brave war-rior, but he lacks the physical pres-ence to strike fear in foes like bul-lies Lance (Tom Taylor) and Kaye(Rhianna Dorris). But his attemptsat heroism still matter to bestieBedders (Dean Chaumoo), whojust can’t do magic tricks the rightway (I wonder if that’ll be impor-tant to the story later on).Eventually, young Alex stumbles

upon a sword protruding from aconcrete block in a constructionsite. Of course, he liberatesExcalibur, and with it he now mustsuccessfully vanquish a series offoes, lest sorceress Morgana(Rebecca Ferguson) enslaveLondon once more. But Arthur Jr.

photo courtesy of 20th Century FoxRhianna Doris, Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Angus Imrie, Dean Chaumooand Tom Taylor must use the power of a fabled sword to vanquish foesin “The Kid Who Would Be King.”

photo courtesy of 20th Century FoxLouis Ashbourne Serkis stars as Alex in “The Kid Who Would Be King,”a new film based on the story of King Arthur.

because he’s a delightful human insome cases (but his return to “StarTrek” makes me nerd out) – but heremains a background presence,spending his minimal time as thestory’s sage, summing up moralpoints in key moments.The best part of “The Kid Who

Would Be King” is Cornish’s

return to the director’s chair. Hissophomore feature lacks the lastingpunch of “Attack the Block,” buthe knows his way around a brisklypaced adventure. And while KingArthur hasn’t won a cinematic vic-tory in some time, this is still anenjoyable romp the whole familycan enjoy, kind of.

‘The Kid Who Would Be King’ is the best King Arthur adventure in decades (kind of)

won’t be alone. He learns most ofhis kingly duties from Merlin dis-guised as a teen (Angus Imrie),played by Sir Patrick Stewart whenhe sneezes, revealing his true form.And he soon knights Bedders andthe bullies he secretly admires.Why director Joe Cornish took

eight years to return to feature film-making, following cult favorite“Attack the Block,” is a mystery.He provided John Boyega with anincredible breakout role, completewith a memorable cast of teen mis-fits fighting back against aliensinvading England. “The Kid” palesin comparison but can hardly bedeemed a flop. Next to both “PercyJackson” films and even the firsttwo “Harry Potters,” it’s a magnumopus.That doesn’t mean it entirely

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1950s. He raced hundreds of timesand never once lost a race,” Marcsaid. “The people that put on theraces made a special rule because ofmy dad. If you won this weekend,you couldn’t compete the followingweekend. My dad was a greatmechanic and used to build his owncars and he was way ahead of histime.”After Alan’s wife became preg-

nant with Gary in the late 1950s, shemade him stop racing and he wentinto the family business – Canter’sDeli. The first incarnation of the deliopened in Boyle Heights in 1931,and the family opened a FairfaxAvenue location in 1948 near thecurrent location. In 1953, the build-ing where Canter’s Deli standstoday became available. In 1959,the family purchased the north por-tion of the building where theKibbutz Room is currently located.Alan’s mechanical aptitude came

in handy after he began running thedeli. Whenever a machine malfunc-tioned, Alan got to work. He keptspare parts and was able to fix justabout anything on the spot, whichhelped the deli stay open, Marcadded.“If something simple happened

like a refrigerator or oven wentdown, you couldn’t wait to fix it,”he said. “If your oven broke down,you wouldn’t have the bread youneeded for sandwiches and youwouldn’t have pastries for the case.He was a key element in keeping itrunning nonstop.”Alan handed his mechanical abil-

ity and work ethic down to Marc,who now fills the role of problemsolver at the deli on a daily basis.Anything that needs to be done,Marc makes sure customers never

have to wait long for the deli’sfamous corned beef sandwiches andmatzo ball soup.“In 1965, my father was working

so hard that he was not even able tobe at the hospital when I was born.He didn’t take vacations so he[could] stay dedicated to the storeand there was a time he worked 15years without taking a day off,”Marc Canter said. “My dad wouldwork day and night, and then hewould stay at home in case thephone might ring. In those days,they didn’t have the luxuries of cellphones, so he was basically a slaveto the 24-hour business.”Marc said his father brokered a

deal in 1965 to purchase land at thecorner of Fairfax and Oakwoodavenues for the deli’s parking lot.That was fortuitous, he said,because it gave people a place topark and visit the deli as the FairfaxDistrict grew in popularity.“That parking lot decision was

huge,” he added. “He was the onewho took charge of that project andit turned out Canter’s would nothave survived without that decision.Even with the huge parking lot, westill come up short for parking thesedays.”Marc also said his father was very

affable and quick with a joke, andwas very friendly with customers.“He still loved telling us his jokes

and giving his opinion on the cur-rent events,” he said. “My daughterGina and I were visiting him twodays before he passed and it was lateat night. He saw us walking into theroom and said, ‘What are you guys,vampires?’”Jacqueline Canter-Schnitman

also remembered her father fondlyand said he is missed.“He was a wonderful father and

grandfather who was very dedicatedto his family,” Jacqueline said. “He

was the hardest working person I’veever met. He was so meticulous.Even with his fruit cups, he wouldwake up at four in the morning topick out the fruit.”Alan’s grandson Alex spoke at a

memorial for his grandfather on Jan.28 at Mount Sinai Memorial Park.He called his grandfather “PapaAlan” and reminisced about timethey spent together during his child-hood.“Growing up as the fourth gener-

ation of Canter’s Deli was unique.One of my earliest memories is ofPapa pushing me around the storeon a deli cart,” Alex said. “Before Iwas tall enough to peak my headover the deli counter, I rememberwatching him cut the fruit everymorning, crafting the best fruit cupsone by one. He took sincere pride infinding the best fruit in the city.”Alan is survived by his son,

daughter and five grandchildren.Marc added that the family’s plan isto keep his father’s memory alive bymaintaining the deli’s high stan-dards.“I always worked side by side

with him all these years in the deli,”Marc said. “It’s in my blood. It’swhat we do.”

poured an unknown chemical sub-stance on him before fleeing. Smollettwent to a hospital on his own after theattack, according to Chicago PoliceDepartment spokesman AnthonyGuglielmi. “The Chicago PoliceDepartment received a report of a pos-sible racially charged assault and bat-tery involving a cast member of thetelevision show ‘Empire.’ Given theseverity of the allegations, we are tak-ing this investigation very seriouslyand treating it as a possible hatecrime,” Guglielmi said in a statement.“Detectives expanded the search areafor cameras to be able to provide pho-tos of the alleged assailants in thisattack. Thus far, no video of thealleged assailants or a vehicle hasbeen discovered but we are continu-ing to broaden our search.”Smollett, who is also a recording

artist, is scheduled to perform onSaturday, Feb. 2, at the Troubadour inWest Hollywood. The concert is stillgoing forward and no additional secu-rity is planned, according to SeanHealy Presents, a management com-pany promoting the show.Sgt. Mike Yocum, of the West

Hollywood Sheriff’s Station, said lawenforcement is not aware of anythreats made against Smollett in LosAngeles and there are no plans to pro-vide extra security at the Troubadourconcert. He said the sheriff’s depart-ment takes hate crimes and threatsseriously but there is no evidence theactor is in danger.If Smollett, his representatives or

the Troubadour’s managementrequest extra security, deputies maybe assigned, but there have been nosuch requests, Yocum added.West Hollywood Mayor John

Duran said the attack is indicative of atrend of more hate crimes occurringsince President Donald J. Trump took

office.“I lay the blame squarely at the feet

of the president. He is there to set thetone for the nation,” Duran said.“What we have seen is that more hatecrimes are happening all over LosAngeles County and all over thenation. He is the one responsible forthe hate and divisiveness.”Dave Garcia, director of public pol-

icy for the Los Angeles LGBT Center,also blamed the president for anincrease of hate crimes.“The president of the United States’

rhetoric and policies have been divi-sive and homophobic, and those haveconsequences on the streets of ournation,” Garcia said. “It’s no surprisethat hate crimes have increase everyyear since he has been president.”According to the U.S. Department

of Justice, hate crimes increasednationwide by 5.9 percent in 2017, thelatest year statistics are available.Los Angeles City Councilman

Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, tweet-ed a call for solidarity against hate.“The vicious attack on Jussie

Smollett was an attack on us all,”O’Farrell said. “Racist and homopho-bic violence is on the rise. It’s anaffront to all standards of humandecency and underscores the need tocombat hatred and ignorance withevery resource we can muster.”

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James Duke Mason, public rela-tions specialist and Lesbian andGay Advisory Board member:“Housing for the homeless. We’veseen around the country in citieslike Denver, Minneapolis, SaltLake City that the way to endchronic homelessness is to buildmore permanent housing.”

What do you see as the keyindustries for growth in WestHollywood?Shawn David Mooney, seniorliving executive: “I would like tosee us put a lot more into tourism.We have these wonderful, beauti-ful hotels that are going up rightnow, but we’re not keeping thosedollars in West Hollywood.”

Lauren Meister, incumbentcouncilwoman: “Cannabis andtechnology and entertainmentcompanies are the companies thatwe should be targeting. Obviouslycannabis is already happening.And we should offer free WiFi forall.”

Marquita Thomas, nonprofitexecutive director and Lesbianand Gay Advisory Board mem-ber: “Travel and tourism are theengine of West Hollywood’s econ-omy, so we definitely should targettravel and tourism. … We actuallyneed to do better in making surethat we are working on our owneconomic development for thebusinesses that are already here.We need to streamline processesand we need to change the regula-tory climate.”

Four years from now, whatwould you like the state ofcannabis businesses inWest Hollywood to be?John D’Amico, incumbent coun-cilman: “We had an extremelycompetitive open call for

[cannabis] businesses to move toWest Hollywood and the 40 thatwere chosen have plans that I thinkrival any across the nation.”

Tom DeMille, artist: “We have tohave a strong fist when it comes tothese businesses, because we don’tknow what’s coming in. And wehave pot delivery services and allkinds of things that affect our livesthat we have to control, and youtell me what you want to control,and we’ll control it.”

Sepi Shyne, attorney andLesbian and Gay AdvisoryBoard member: “I would like infour years for the cannabis busi-nesses to be thriving in our city,because the process for approvalwas long and thorough andthought out. I would like our resi-dents to have a voice in the effectfrom the businesses, and especial-ly those with parents and familiesin our city.”

How would you ensuresafety of residents and visitors?Horvath: “One of the thingswe’ve struggled with is that we’vehad now four captains [leading theWest Hollywood sheriff’s station]in the past four years. By the timeyou’ve trained somebody aboutwhat this community is like,they’re off, and gladly we’rehappy to see them promotedbecause they’re good, but we needpeople who are going to check intothe issues of our city and under-stand what needs to happen here.”

Hood: “I would definitely like tosee more sheriff’s patrols on theeast side of town. I know thatresponse rates over there can beseveral minutes, and for a city thatis as wealthy as we are, that has asmany resources as [we have] andthat is as small as we are, I thinkthat’s kind of an embarassment.”

Mason: “We really need a councilmember that’s going to take on therevitalizing of the east side as theirtop priority. … I really believe it

comes down to very simple things:better lighting, more foot and bicy-cle patrols.”

How would you keep WestHollywood’s nightlife vibrantwithout negatively impactingresidents?Mooney: “I think we’re fine withthe bars on Santa Monica, wedon’t need to add any more. Weneed to add better businesses thatgive more people a reason to cometo that boulevard [and] make iteasier to open businesses so wecan increase our economy there.”

Meister: “I think what we need isless hotels and more venues.Maybe theater, definitely musicand I think that we have to look atour Sunset Specific Plan. As acouncil we decided that we wouldtake projects case by case becauseit takes so long to come up with aplan, but I think we do have to startworking on a revised SunsetSpecific Plan.”

Thomas: “The short list for mewould be that we put stipulationson external noise, and also that weput a public safety plan in place.”

How should WestHollywood continue toaddress homelessness?D’Amico: “We continue to workwith each and every homeless per-son in our city to get them intorehab, shelter plus care and the ser-vices that they can receive throughour social services agencies.”

DeMille: “Even the sheriff doesn’teven want to put these homelesspeople in their cars because theysmell. They’re just people. Let’stake care of these people and putthem on the right path. Maybethat’s in housing, whatever ittakes.”

Shyne: “What I’d like us to do isreally educate our residents.Educate our residents on what todo with respect to this situation.

Educate our residents that not allhomeless are those few that standout, most are not. And also educateour homeless people differently.I’d like to see a kiosk that letsthem know where to find ser-vices.”

What is one change youwould make to WestHollywood zoning laws?Horvath: “I’d like to identifyareas in our community that targetlive-work development so weactually create space for this ideathat we have and we all embrace,but we haven’t yet changed thecode enough to see it come tofruition.”

Hood: “I would take every resi-dential zone and move it up onelevel. So R1 to R2, R2 to R3, R3 toR4. We need to allow much moreresidential density in the city.”

Mason: “I think there are lot ofthings that we need to change inorder to make it less cost-prohibi-tive for developers to build smallerunits, but off the bat, one of themis parking requirements.”

There are residents whofeel developers and consul-tants have undue influencein West Hollywood. Howwould you make sure resi-dents are heard?Mooney: “I am definitely learningthat if you don’t have money in acampaign, you don’t have much ofa shot. You have to get your nameout there, you have to getbrochures out there, and I don’tthink taking money from a superPAC or a developer necessarilymeans you’re going to give themyour vote. Hopefully you havemore integrity than that.”

Meister: “I have been offeredmoney by developers and I’ve notaccepted it. … I feel that it’s theappearance of impropriety to havethat money, but I do think, forexample, what some of us do atcouncil meetings to disclose thatmoney has been given, that’s a

good thing. Or even, we have cam-paign finance sheets. Anyone hasaccess to them online. Those canbe put in the back of the room.”

Do you support plans tobring Metro rail throughWest Hollywood, to be fund-ed in part by the city?Thomas: “I support the LaCienega alternative that’s beenpresented to us. I do believe itshould be underground. But I thinkwe need to work with Metro tochange the way they think aboutthe line. It’s not just a way to getpeople from LAX to Hollywood,but a way to get the region to andfrom West Hollywood and itsregional destinations likeBoystown and the Sunset Strip.”

D’Amico: “$200-800 millionwould have to come from somekind of bond measures that wewould have to commit to for thelong run, which is committingseveral future generations of WestHollywood residents, and busi-ness and property owners to con-siderable amount of debt, but Ithink if Metro shows up in theway we’d like, it’s worth commit-ting to that debt.”

DeMille: “I’d call Kamala Harris.That’s what I would do. I wouldmake sure she’s the next presidentof the United States in 2020, or,you know, a number of candi-dates, and I would get behindthem and I would make thempromise me that if we help youget elected, you will pay for thisline.”

Shyne: “We are in a climate dis-aster. We have 12 years untilwe’re cooked. And anything thatwe can do to help get people outof their cars and into Metro, andmake transportation easier and gettraffic to be less is wonderful forfuture generations.”

Two other candidates who willappear on the ballot, retired fitnesstrainer Eric Jon Schmidt and regis-tered nurse Jack Cline, did not par-ticipate in the forum. The deadlinefor West Hollywood residents toregister to vote in this election isFeb. 19.

Election in WeHo draws 11 candidates for council seatsFrom page 1

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-LosAngeles), top Democrat servingon the House Foreign AffairsSubcommittee on Africa, intro-duced a resolution with Reps.Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.), ChrisSmith (R-N.J.), Steve Chabot (R-Ohio), Shelia Jackson Lee (D-Texas) and Gregory Meeks (D-New York) urging the governmentof Nigeria, along with Nigeria’spolitical parties, to ensure electoralaccountability and transparency inthe upcoming February election.“It is in the best interest of the

United States to maintain a strongbilateral relationship with a polit-ically stable, democratic, and eco-nomically sound Nigeria that canplay a leadership role in theregion and the continent morebroadly,” Bass said. “A credible,transparent and peaceful electionthis coming February would fur-ther consolidate democratic gainsachieved over the last twodecades. Nigerians are deeplycommitted to democracy andensuring transparency in electoralpreparations, which would build

public confidence in the electoralprocess. This resolution sends themessage that the people of theUnited States will continue tostand with the people of Nigeriain support of peace and democra-cy.”

“The upcoming elections inNigeria, Africa’s largest democra-cy and economy, are critical to thefuture of the nation,” said Smith,the top Republican on the HouseForeign Affairs Subcommittee onAfrica. “Reports of PresidentMuhamadu Buhari’s apparentcrackdown on nonviolent protestsand harassment of oppositionleaders are extremely concerning,as well as the ongoing violencethat has been perpetrated byextremists, particularly in theMiddle Belt region. The violencemust be stopped, along with anysubversion of the electoralprocess. The Nigerian govern-ment must see to free and fairelections, which this resolutioncalls for.”For information, visit

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Bass, Engel advocate for transparent elections in Nigeria

photo courtesy of Karen Bass’ officeThe congresswoman said that a“credible, transparent and peace-ful election” would help furtherdemocratic gains.

ties for the entire region. A record-setting 48.5 million visitors came toLos Angeles County in 2017,adding $22.7 billion to the localeconomy, according to the LosAngeles Tourism and ConventionBoard. In 2016, Beverly Hillsreceived $57 million in tourism-related taxes, according to a studyconducted by the Conference andVisitors Bureau.“Keeping relevant is not about

one thing that we do differentlynow, but it’s a program we put inplace as to how we continue toevolve,” said Clyde McKendrick,chief innovation officer atCanvas8, a New York-based firmthat works with companies such asNike and Google to analyze themarket.He mentioned how the millenni-

al generation has placed a greaterpriority on experiences instead ofmaterial possessions when theyspend money, changing the wayshigh-end brands like Gucci brandthemselves.

“Even walking down RodeoDrive,” McKendrick said, “you’llsee how many of those high fash-ion brands have embraced streetculture and pop culture.“It’s a byproduct of a generation

that didn’t go in to be successful inwork, they wanted to be successfulin life because perhaps either thejob opportunities weren’t there orthey had other distractions, and theinternet was a great way for themto start to explore humor, absur-dism, surrealist aspects,”McKendrick continued. “That’swhy you start to see these thingsmanifest as playfulness in luxury.”Mirisch, who will become the

city’s mayor later this spring as partof the council’s annual reorganiza-tion, said he’ll continue to support arevitalized shopping and entertain-ment culture, as well as burgeoningtechnologies such as driverlessvehicles. He added that he wants tostay true to “the notion that BeverlyHills is home.”“When I say home, it’s not just

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