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Burbank art show Nov. 8 The Burbank Art Association is a nonprofit volunteer organization serving artists and the community since 1950. The membership includes artists at all stages from the beginner to the professional. Although painters of all types are in the majority, a variety of visual art mediums and styles are represented. Participants are eligible to win monetary awards, prizes, and ribbons as the artwork is judged by a non-member art professional. This year judge is Ron Pettie. The purpose of the organization is to stimulate and encourage creative expression and provide a showcase for members’ talent. The Burbank Art Association held its first member show in 1951 and has continued this tradition for 62 years. Opening reception is on Friday, November 8, 7:00 - 9:00 pm. The CrePlease see page 4
Governor signs bill to protect architects’ work
The Walt Disney Hall is celebrating its tenth year. The unique architecture has created distinctive landmark in Los Angeles. -Photo by Terry Miller
Governor Brown has signed a bill to end disputes over architects’ designs. AB 630 safeguards an architect’s work such as architectural drawings or plans, by clarifying that a person can only use the plans or drawings if they have written permission. Architects currently face a
challenge preventing those who are not authorized to use their work from using it again and again. “All of the remarkable buildings in our community began with an architects’ work product,” said Assemblymember Holden. “Under this legislation, architects have a tool to ensure only the appropriate
Brown signs immigrants driver First victims of licenses bill government shutdown into law Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill Thursday adding California to the list of states allowing immigrants living in the country illegally to obtain driver's licenses. Immigrant advocates have long lobbied for the change in the state. The licenses would carry a distinction on the front of the card that states the document may be used for driving, not as federal identification. "This is only the first step," Brown said outside City Hall in Los Angeles Thursday. "When a million people without their documents drive legally and with respect in the state of California, the rest of this country will have to stand up and take notice. No longer are undocumented people in the shadows."
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people use their work. It should also help to resolve misunderstandings about who can use an architect’s work before it becomes a costly lawsuit.” Just like a piece of music or literature, plans created by an architect are copyrighted because these plans become functional works of art. Whether it is
a landmark like the Walt Disney Concert Hall or a common office building, the architect should know who is constructing his or her design and ensure it is being done correctly. Mark Christian, Director of Legislative Affairs for the American Institute of Architects, California Council notes, “The fed-
eral and state laws that govern who can use the work of an architect can be difficult to understand. AB 630 explains those laws in a simple and easy-to-understand way. Consumers will benefit from Mr. Holden’s leadership on this issue, as the clarity in the law will help avoid unnecessary and expensive conflicts.”
Royal Court finalists announced
140 WWII Vets in Washington hoping to see monument
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BY TERRY MILLER Perhaps the best story thus far to come out of the bickering in the government and the shutdown, is how
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The TOR selection process is well underway. Last week, the finalists appeared for the cameras. For a complete list of names of the finalists, please see page 4. -Courtesy Photo