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Marina Oil Well Explosion Sparks Discussion Jan. 18 incident sheds light on the dangers of oil wells in the city. By Tor Marom Discussions on public health in Los Angeles have been sparking back up, after an oil well in Marina Del Rey experienced a blowout on January 11. The well, which has been sealed up since 1959, was in the process of being resealed when the burst occurred. A major point of the public dialogue on the topic is that local residents were not notified until January 18, a week after the release. At this time no health issues have been reported, but the Department of Public Health (DPH) has called for the Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) to put together a plan for “monitoring of chemical emissions at the site, the method to notify the community of any significant developments, and strategies to address any concerns from the public." The stability of this and other—older oil wells in the city are a cause for concern. “I share the concerns of immediate neighbors, Food & Water Watch - California, and Protect
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A worker escaping from the scene of the blowout.
Playa Now regarding the health and safety of my constituents in the area,” a statement from Councilmember Mike Bonin said in a statement, “and I echo the calls for more information, greater transparency, and a halt to any further injection of gas into the Playa del Rey storage field until we can be sure it is safe.” A 2018 study by DPH pointed out similar risks to those being brought up now. Current zoning ordinances for the county require a 300-foot setback from residences for oil wells. That said, the ordinance does not apply to structures and wells drilled prior to the ordinance's implementation. “Notably, the Oil and Gas Strike Team found that six of the 15 facilities had wells or tanks less than 300 feet from the nearest residence or school;” the DPH study reads,“two of those sites had more than 60 wells situated less than 300 feet from occupied structures.” The study goes on to say a 300-foot distance is not likely to mitigate the impact of a leak or burst. “Based on the available scientific evidence, other local and state agencies have established setback distances ranging from 210 to 1,500 feet in order to protect public health and safety amidst oil and gas operations,” the study states. While the range of 210-1,500 is an expansive gap, the DPH study brought up the results of a similar study from 2016. “One study surveyed expert scientists, public health professionals and medical professionals regarding setback distances,” the study states, “and found that 89 [percent] of participants agreed that a minimum safe distance to unconventional oil and gas operations was a quarter of a mile (1,320 feet).” Larger setback distances such as this are supported by Stand Together Against Neighborhood Drilling Los Angeles (STAND-L.A.), with the group advocating extending the setback distance in the city of Los Angeles as far as 2,500 feet. Also mentioned within the DPH study is a lack of information needed to fully investigate the effects of oil drilling operations. Needs listed by DPH include air monitoring data, an odor surveillance systems to quickly identify hydrogen sulfide releases and toxicity testing of chemicals used in oil operations. The report recommends a set of “next steps” for maintaining the public health. Among them is the suggestion that the setback distance be ex-
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The barge after members of the Venice BID removed it from the canals.
Photo: Courtesy Tara Devine.
HOMELESS BARGE REMOVED FROM VENICE CANALS Debate on legality ensues By Keldine Hull It’s been a week since a video of Rebecca Dannenbaum and her makeshift barge floating in a Venice canal first made news, sparking a debate over whether or not Dannenbaum was breaking any laws or endangering the environment. The unique circumstances of the incident raised the question of who was responsible for the final decision regarding the barge. In an interview with news outlets, LAPD Pacific Area Captain Brian Morrison explains, “The canals themselves are managed by Bureau Street Servies. It’s a thoroughfare just like a street or any other public access road. They have jurisdiction over that.” Morrison continues, “With regards to enforcement action, something of that size is considered blocking the thoroughfare in which case it then goes to sanitation to remove any obstacle. What complicates that is a division of Sanitation, Watershed. This waterway flows out to the ocean so there are concerns as to whether or not there’s any illegal dumping, whether that’s human sewage, whether it’s gas or oil from the generator. Anything like that could pollute the ocean, and Watershed would have the ultimate jurisdiction and that would mean an immediate removal.” The other concern was a question of who the barge belonged to. Morrison adds, “If that is stolen property that someone has now occupied, if
that victim would come forward then we would step in to recover that property for that victim.” While some Venice residents complained that Dannenbaum lived on the barge, Dannenbaum claimed that the barge was simply a place to store her belongings. She made the barge out of salvaged wood and part of a discarded dock to store the things she couldn’t fit in her RV, like a generator used to charge Lime electric scooters. Following multiple complaints from residents, the Sanitation Department informed Dannenbaum that she had to remove her belongings from the barge due to it blocking a public right of way and a leaking generator. Sanitation workers removed the majority of what was left behind. An LAPD investigation concluded that the barge had been abandoned and Dannennbaum broke no laws by using it. Venice resident Andrew Tunks, who works as a health program analyst for the Department of Mental Health, started talking to Dannenbaum during his commute home from work. “I think she should’ve been allowed to stay. She wasn’t hurting anyone there,” Tunks explains. “She was trying to build a life there and have some kind of permanence and ability to support herself while doing things in the community. She was charging the electric scooters, and I think she was quite respectful. She really tried to keep the area clean and make sure she wasn’t getting in anybody’s way. She was very careful how she set the scooters back up once she charged them. And I think she had some pride in that space.”
BARGE, see page 6
Homeless Shelter Proposed for West L.A. Armory Supervisor Sheila Kuehl pushes for third Westside bridge housing center. By Tor Marom There’s no doubt, tensions over Los Angeles’ homeless population have been steadily rising over the past few years, and the pressure is on for local authorities to find a lasting solution. In April 2017, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proposed the conversion of the city’s winter shelters into year-round bridge housing facilities. Bridge housing facilities differ from winter shelters not only in that they are open all year. Whereas winter shelters often provide essentially a cot and a roof in the colder months, bridge housing is intended to provide more all-encompassing services—providing dormitory style-housing and encouraging the temporary residents to stay onsite 24/7 while working towards finding permanent housing. Serving District 3 of L.A. County, Supervisor Sheila Kuehl is pushing forward with the proposal focusing on the conversion of the West L.A. National Guard Armory; the Armory has served as a winter shelter for L.A.’s homeless for over ten years. Century City-Westwood News reached out to Keuhl’s office find out more about how the shelter will be populated once converted, but specif-
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Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl wants to build a bridge housing shelter at the West Los Angeles National Gaurd Armory.
ics are not yet set in stone. An open house on January 29 will allow residents to learn more about bridge housing as well as engage with the county in the process of developing bridge housing. “We are basically initiating this idea on [January 29] through these public meetings and these public listening sessions,” said a staff member from Keuhl’s office. “It’s a seed that hasn’t exactly germinated yet, and we’re not sure that it will.” This is not the first time bridge housing has been a matter of public discussion in recent
times. In October 2018, Mayor Eric Garcetti held a town hall regarding a Venice bridge housing proposal and was met with a roar of frustration from members of the community who had concerns over what would result from opening such a facility year-round. Many of the concerns shared at the October 17 town hall are echoed in the FAQ available on Keuhl’s website. Among these, the fear that public safety will be negatively impacted by having such a shelter open 24/7 year round. The information sheet
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Permanent Supportive Housing Proposed for Venice and Beethoven Motion going through L.A. City Council pegs Mar Vista location. By Sam Catanzaro Los Angeles lawmakers are considering a proposal for a new supportive housing center in Mar Vista on the corner of Venice Boulevard and Beethoven Avenue. The property, located between Venice High School and Mark Twain Middle School, is 13,000 square feet and is owned jointly between the City of Los Angeles and the Disability Community Rights Center (DCRC). The DCRC, founded in 1978 and formerly known as the Westside Center for Independent Living, is one of 28 independent living centers in California. The DCRC primarily assists persons with disabilities and seniors to achieve and/or maintain self-directed independent lives in their communities. The DCRC currently uses the site on Venice Boulevard and Beethoven Avenue as its headquarters and service center. The site is owned 89 percent by the City and 11 percent by the DCRC and in the eyes of lawmakers, may be suitable for the development of permanent supportive housing. According to Councilmember Mike Bonin who initially submitted the proposal to city council, the site could be developed in a manner which allows DCRC to continue its operations. The motion, which was filed in October by Bonin in the L.A. City Council Homelessness
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Los Angeles lawmakers are considering developing permeant supportive housing on the corner of Venice Blvd. and Walgrove Ave.
and Poverty Committee, would, if passed, instruct various city agencies to evaluate the property to determine its suitability for development as permanent supportive housing and continued use as a headquarters and independent living center by DCRC. Fight Back, Venice! a local group of activists comprised of Venice residents called the proposal “unbelievable” in an email sent out Thursday. “As unbelievable as it may be, we just learned that late last year Mike Bonin brought a council motion proposing a second homeless housing project… bringing the total number of new projects in our immediate vicinity to 7,” reads the email. “Seems like only yesterday we thought 6 was excessive for a small 3 square mile community.” The motion, which was approved by the Homelessness and Poverty Committee on January 16, must now be voted on by the council as a whole.
City Attorney Settles with Venice Beach Suites By S taff W riter
City Attorney Mike Feuer today announced that his office has secured a settlement with Venice Beach Suites, LLC and its owner, William Layman, to resolve allegations that each illegally advertised and operated a rent-stabilized apartment building located at 1305 South Ocean Front Walk as a hotel. “My office will do everything we can to protect L.A.’s scarce stock of affordable housing,” said Feuer. The settlement requires Venice Beach Suites, LLC and William Layman to pay $200,000 in civil penalties, to offer all 25 units that are not occupied by long-term tenants at 2012 market rates, and to desist from operating or advertising units at 1305 South Ocean Front Walk for short-term rentals.
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1305 Ocean Front Walk.
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L.A. Teachers Strike Comes to an End Agreement reached after a week of striking. By Keldine Hull On January 14, they took to the picket lines in the first strike to affect LA schools in 30 years. Over a week later, United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA), which represents over 30,000 educators, and LAUSD reached a historic agreement that not only benefits educators but also 50,000 students throughout Los Angeles. Schools in and near Venice impacted by the strike included Venice High School, Broadway Elementary School, Westminster Elementary School, Walgrove Avenue Elementary School and Beethoven Street Elementary School. UTLA President Alex Caputo- Pearl released a statement regarding the agreement and end to the strike. “For too long teachers have lived with a hard truth to tell- that for years our students were being starved of the resources they need,” he begins. “Our expectations were fundamentally raised by this strike. Together we said we deserve better, our students deserve better. We must
keep our expectations high and not let go of this moment, because the next struggle is right around the corner.” The terms of the landmark agreement include a 6 percent salary increase for educators, reduced class sizes in grades 4 through 12, increased nursing and library services and additional counselors for middle and high schools. Other points in the agreement include a commitment to reduce testing by 50 percent, expand green space and support for immigrant families. LAUSD also agreed to provide more opportunities for collaboration with UTLA. 11th District Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin who represents much of West L.A. also released a statement praising everyone involved in the agreement. “I am grateful and excited that with Mayor Garcetti’s leadership, UTLA and LAUSD have reached an agreement to end the strike and return the students and teachers to the classrooms.” Bonin continues, “The past week has drawn unprecedented attention to the state of public education in Los Angeles, and I hope has reinvested all of us, from individual neighborhoods all the way to Sacramento, in being part of its success.” LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner
STRIKE, see page 18
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On Monday, a liquid oxygen spill prompted the closure of the Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital emergency room.
Marina ER Shut Down After Liquid Oxygen Spill Hospital closes emergency room and postpones surgeries. By Sam Catanzaro Around 9 a.m. Monday, a sheared pipe caused a liquid oxygen spill at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital, shutting down the hospital’s emergency room and postponing surgeries scheduled for the day. According to a 10:36 a.m. tweet from the hospital, “there are no injuries and patients are not at risk. Surgeries scheduled for to-
day are postponed.” The spill occurred at 8:38 a.m. when a 2,000-gallon tank of liquid oxygen broke open, spilling most of its contents and producing a low oxygen vapor cloud. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) created a safe, clear access path for the hospital building engineers to assess and repair the damaged pipe. “LAFD Hazmat determined no life hazard from the spill and the primary remaining component is LAFD assisting with the hospital medical needs,” said department spokesperson Margaret Stewart. The incident prompted the shutdown of Mindanao Way from the 90 Freeway to Lincoln Boulevard while the scene was under investigation.
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The incident involving Dannenbaum sheds light on another major issue within the homeless community. With nearly 130,000 homeless people living in California alone, most shelters allow one suitcase per person who stays there. For those carrying their belongings in carts and plastic bags, they struggle with safe places to keep their belongings. Tunks explains, “They have their things, and then they get shuffled around constantly. There is cleaning every morning, and if they don’t get their stuff out in time, all their worldly belongings get thrown away. I don’t really understand why we haven’t really dealt with this a little better.” Tunks continues, “People are tied to their belongings. They can’t really do anything because they have to watch their stuff. They’re constantly getting robbed. I met a young guy in Hollywood who had been saving up for headphones. He wanted to be a music producer, and he finally got these amazing headphones that cost him $130. He got robbed within two days. He knows who did it, but he can’t do anything about it. It’s a constant struggle.” While there are free storage units available where the homeless can temporarily store their belongings, there still isn’t enough room to meet the growing homeless population. According to the Venice Community Housing website, “The Free Storage Venice (FSV) program serves our
homeless community members by providing a safe place for them to store their belongings and important documents, allowing them to travel, attend interviews or appointments and prevent theft or damage to their personal belongings.” FSV provides 26 storage bins for one hour a day, but it’s still not enough to help those who need places to hold their belongings for longer periods of time. City officials are working on legislation that could lead to more voluntary storage programs for those in need. With all the coverage in the media regarding Dannenbaum and her raft, Tunks believe the news painted an inaccurate picture of who Dannenbaum is. “She’s always been kind and very honest,” Tunks explains. “I think she has her issues. People say that she’s more than capable of working, she’s lazy and just wants to sponge. She probably has some serious issues, and I don’t think she’s in the best mental state. Fundamentally she’s a kind person just trying to make a life for herself.” Tunks adds, “I’ve had mental health issues when I couldn’t imagine working for a long time. I could barely get out of bed. If you haven’t experienced that, I think it’s hard to understand. I think she’s done a wonderful job of figuring something out that works, and it’s unfortunate that we kind of stomp all over that as a society. People deserve to have a space, even if it’s just storage, and some kind of way of not just being shuffled around constantly. It’s so disruptive to your happiness and ability to get out of a situation.”
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4 Essential Coffee Shops on the Westside By Kerry Slater For coffee lovers, winter in Los Angeles means ditching the cold brew of a cup of hot joe. With craft coffee shops popping up in nearly every neighborhood, the hard part is picking which establishment to choose. While the search for the perfect cup of coffee never ends, here are four Westside staples that do a near-perfect job of warming the soul, awakening the mind and pleasing the palate with their unique approach to brewing coffee.
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Metro Cafe in Santa Monica makes great coffee in a friendly enviroment.
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Metro Cafe
603 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Balconi Coffee Company baristas brewing coffee in siphons.
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Balconi Coffee Company
11301 Olympic Blvd #124, Los Angeles, CA 90064 Balconi Coffee Company’s small storefront on Olympic Boulevard may be easy to miss but all it takes is one sip for their coffee to be remembered by taste buds. Prepared with a siphon, Balconi takes what are already quality single-origin beans and brews them into something truly special. The “siphon method” gives the coffee the rich flavor profile usually found with a frenchpress but without the sediment. In addition, the extremely knowledgable staff, cool jazz and books to browse make Balconi the perfect place to sit down and enjoy a mug of warm coffee.
Is the coffee at Metro Cafe above average? Yes. Is the coffee at Metro Cafe world-class? No. Does it deserve a place on this list considering the plethora of Westside coffee shops serving top-notch coffee? Absolutely. Located in Downtown Santa Monica, Metro Cafe’s welcoming enviroment and friendly staff foster a sense of community rarely found in urban coffee shops. The coffee is all donation based/name-your-price. In addition, Metro gives back to the community by operating a food pantry for individuals experiencing homelessness and others in need. With a modern indoor seating area and a spacious outdoor courtyard, Metro is a great place to grab a cup of coffee, have a conversation or get some work done.
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56 Windward Ave, Venice, CA 90291 With 90s hip-hop vinyl records bumping on the speakers and baristas pulling top-notch espresso shots, Menotti’s Coffee Stop makes the most out of their small Venice storefront. Menotti’s keeps it simple with their menu, which is primarily geared towards their specialty: espresso. Even those who may not normally have the palette for a straight espresso should give one at Minotti’s a shot, no pun intended.
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Belly Warming Sawtelle Ramen Standouts
Sorting the noodle and broth chaos of Sawtelle Blvd. By Kerry S later
While a heaping bowl of ramen sounds mouth-watering all year round, the winter months make it an especially desirable meal. In many parts of the country, the only way to satisfy this craving is with a pack of Maruchan instant noodles, but luckily on the Westside, a ramen-heaven exists. The holy place in question is, of course, Sawtelle Boulevard, where in some areas three ramen houses stand within a 100-foot radius of each other. To help sort through all the noodles and broth, here are four stand-out ramen houses on Sawtelle, ranked in no particular order.
Tatsu
Tatsu may not quite be on the same level as Tsujitsa, but they still serve a mighty fine bowl of ramen. Located a hop, skip and a jump from Tsujitsa, diners are greeted at Tatsu not by a hostess but rather by a row of iPads where patrons place their orders. There are a variety of ramen options to choose from, all excellent, but the “bold” and “soul” ramens are particular standouts. The bold ramen is heavy on the garlic, heavy on the spice and will leave even the most ambitious eater feeling full. The soul ramen, while by no means light, is a bit more subtle than the bold ramen, and living up to its namesake, really does warm the soul.
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TOP RIGHT – Soul Ramen at Tatsu. CENTER – Hakata style ramen at Shinsengumi.
Shin-sen-gumi
Located north of Santa Monica Boulevard, away from the hustle and bustle of central Sawtelle, Shin-sen-gumi may not be on many diners’ radar. Despite being removed from the chaos, Shinsengumi delivers Hakata ramen that stands up to any place on the block. Patrons choose from a variety of sides to put in their ramen, from staples like garlic and mushrooms to lesser-seen options like flavored-egg and spicy miso paste flavor bombs. Despite the level of customization offered, the broth and noodles at Shin-sen-gumi speak for themselves, a mark of any top-notch ramen house.
Killer Noodle
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Tsukemen ramen at Tsujita is served with room-temperature noodles to dip in warm broth.
Tsujita LA A rtisan N oodles
Remember when I just wrote that these entries were ranked in no particular order? Well, that was a lie. Tsujita LA Artisan Noodles, located on the corner of Sawtelle Boulevard and Missippi Avenue is considered by many to be the holy grail of ramen shops, not only on Sawtelle, not only in Los Angeles but throughout the entire United States. Their specialty is Tsukemen ramen, with tonkatsu (pork) broth on the side of thick, perfectly al-dente noodles. Words can not do justice describing the experience of slurping down a bowl of ramen at Tsujitsa. Instead, head on over to Sawtelle and wait in line for ramen that may or may not change your life.
A bowl of ramen at Killer Noodle not only looks much different than a typical bowl of ramen, but it also tastes a whole lot different as well. The signature dish at Killer Noodle is their Tokyo style ramen. Made with a peanut-based broth, diners are asked to choose on a scale of 1-7 both how spicy and how numbing they want their ramen to be. Killer Noodle uses sansho peppers in their broth. Packed with citrus flavor and a tongue- numbing agent, these peppers make eating a bowl of ramen at Killer Noodle not only a meal but a full-body experience.
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California where he worked for ten years developing skills he needed to open his own restaurant which he and his brother, Davor, did in 1996. Divino offers authentic Tuscan cuisine. And, Chef Goran believes that continuous learning is essential, so that he continues to visit Italy and various Italian chefs By Grace Hiney as he hones his trade. To those of us who are just diners, Goran’s A meal at Divino is always a pleasure as the food is terrific, the setting delightful and, bet- sociable personality and first class service, ter yet, you can HEAR those dining with you along with crisp white linens, helpful servers (which you often cannot in other restaurants). and an easy to read menu make any meal at Owner Goran Milic was born in Montene- Divino special. Not only did I enjoy my dinner with my friend, gro which is just 10 Barbara, but just a hours by boat from day or two before I Southern Italy where had a quick lunch the Italian influence with my son and his was made strong on wife. his cooking. As none of us were Not only was cookvery hungry that day, ing the main event in we shared a delicious his young life but he little salad and a Marplayed water polo at gherita pizza with its a competitive level light tomato sauce for the Young Montenegrin NationPhoto: Facebook. with basil and mozal team. Just look Seafood pasta at Divino, located at 11714 Barrington zarella. The $16 pizza was perfect, light, around the restaurant Court in Brentwood. crisp and excellent. as you wait for your For dinner, Barbara and I each enjoyed a meal and see all the black and white photos of the team with Goran. Why does Goran glass of wine while checking the menu. We speak such good English? Because he studied also nibbled the delicious bread with olive oil English in London in 1985 and then immi- and a touch of pungent Italian balsamic vingrated to the United States in 1986. He loved egar. A shared salad of grilled fresh julienne
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vegetables in a light lemon dressing made a perfect start for $16. Barbara was delighted with her Pollo Fantastico boneless whole chicken roasted with herbs and balsamic sauce along with special potatoes and spinach. ($35). She was thrilled that it was enough for her to take some home for lunch the next day. My Linguine ai Frutti di Mare was equally special and delicious. The linguini pasta with its zesty tomato sauce is served with fresh clams, mussels, calamari and shrimp ($28). It too was more than enough for me so that I too could take some home.
Here, the dinner menu includes special soups such as homemade family-style minestrone ($16) and a selection of seven antipasti ranging in price from $16 to $19 for the pan seared scallops (Cappesante). There are half a dozen pizzas listed, with the various pastas all in the $26 to $28 price range. There are two risottos along with five dinners in the $34 to $41 price category. Naturally, there are desserts, too. A shared slice of rich chocolate cake and a coffee for me concluded our delightful evening. Hours for lunch are 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. while dinner is from 5:30 to 10 p.m.
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5 Great Tips to Tackle a Tasty Game Day Menu Just like your favorite sports team, hosting a winning big-game party or tailgate takes planning, preparation and teamwork. To make your festivities fun-filled, remember these entertaining tips that are sure to score big with your fans. Scatter the refreshments. Help direct movement and traffic flow by setting up food stations. Using different rooms or areas helps prevent congestion and encourages guests to mingle. Try placing finger foods and other appetizers in a couple of locations, beverages in another area and desserts in yet another space. Embrace variety. Take into account taste preferences and dietary needs, and have an assortment of food and drinks available. Offer spicy options along with less seasoned dishes, both indulgent and better-for-you treats, plus an array of beverages for drinkers and non-drinkers alike. Build your roster. If your party is a potluck, encourage guests to sign up for dishes so you don't end up with multiple versions of the same thing. Create a discussion group online, or simply ask guests to indicate what they'll bring along with their RSVP. Don't forget the dips. Wings are a tailgating staple, and dips are a great way to complement those zesty flavors or cool the heat, but you may find yourself in a team rivalry when it comes to the preferred dip at the game day bash: ranch or bleu cheese dressing? Both pair well with a range of wing flavors, so these dips are sure to
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School of Rock Kids Can Jam! By Staff Writer
Kids looking to rock out, have a fabulous time and get a top-notch education in all things rock ‘n’ roll can do so, right here in West L.A. When the classic film “School of Rock” was released in 2003, starring Jack Black as a tech school rock teacher, there was an actual school in Philadelphia open at the time with the same name, teaching children the craft of rock ‘n’ roll and musical performances. “School of Rock’s” screenwriter contends that the similarities between the fictional School of Rock and the music school are coincidental, with the school benefitting from the increased exposure of its brand name due to the success of the film, which has gone on to be a cult classic. School of Rock the school has also enjoyed great success, expanding internationally with locations in nine different countries, including two on the Westside: one on Venice Boulevard in Mar Vista, and one on Wilshire Boulevard in West L.A. and two locations east of the 405: Pasadena and Burbank. School of Rock opened in West L.A. in 2010, in Venice in 2015 and has been giving young musicians truly unique opportunities to perform at iconic L.A. venues, on stages where rock stars have stood. These include the Troubadour, Whisky a Go Go, Tommy’s Place and the Mint. And under a new partnership with the NFL, students are experiencing arena rock. Before every home Chargers game, a different L.A. area School of Rock group gets
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to perform at the StubHub Center. In addition to opportunities for private lessons and house jams with other young rockers, there’s even more for those who take their rock music seriously at School of Rock. “Our more experienced and dedicated students have the opportunity to audition for our House Band which is a free program that offers an extra weekly rehearsal and the chance to perform at local events such as charity benefits, grand openings, street festivals, and even radio and television
shows. Past House Band gigs include the Santa Monica Pier, Brentwood Art Festival, Runway Playa Vista, Abbot Kinney Fest, Timewarp Music for KXLU’s “Demolisten” radio show, and even the Conan O’Brien Show,” said Ryan Schiff, the District Manager for the four L.A. schools. Rock bands like The Rolling Stones and The Who have not let age stop their pursuit of rock n roll and neither has School of Rock. Different programs at the school encompass all ages, with a “Little Wing” program serving students
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as young as 3 years old, a “Grad School” program designed for adults, and a comprehensive lineup for those in between. “School of Rock offers a fun and safe place for all kids to learn music and meet new friends, regardless of athletic or academic inclination,” added Schiff. Beyond teaching students how to be a rock star, School of Rock gives kids valuable skills in team building and comradery, very much like touring bands need on the road and we all need in real life. “Besides learning the technical skill required to master an instrument, School of Rock students learn leadership skills like responsibility, respect for others, and reliability as a bandmate. School of Rock is a completely merit-based program where stage time is earned through hard work and dedication to the craft,” Schiff explained. This spring, each School of Rock Venice is offering three Spring Break camps in April with themes including Modern Rock, Guitar Gods and 90s Rock. No experience is necessary to participate, giving all kids a great chance to experience School of Rock first hand. The dates for the camp are April 1-5. April 8-12 and April 15-19. To enroll, visit https://locations.schoolofrock.com/ venice/music-camps. Use the code SPRINGROCKS2019 at a to receive $75 off. For more information about enrollment in one of School of Rock’s other educational programs, schoolofrock.com/westla or locations.schoolofrock.com/venice.
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PILOT SEASON – Fire it up in 2019! By Guy Camilleri Each year, from January through April actors are presented with the opportunity to showcase their talents to casting directors, directors, and writers for upcoming television shows. This period is commonly known as “pilot season.” A pilot is a standalone episode of a television series that will be used to sell that show and typically runs as the first episode of said series if a network or cable outlet picks it up. For the actor, this period is filled with an abundance of job interviews and potential work. I can’t stress enough the importance of getting your ducks lined up in a row to ensure that you will be able to weave your way through the chaos, drama and the absurdity during in these coming months. How will you position yourself this year to stand out from the crowd? What assets do you need to be ready when the audition notice comes your way? And, most importantly, each audition is another chance to revel in the work and a chance for your voice to be heard, so let’s maximize each and every one of them. Here are three things you to do this pilot season to assist you along the way. 1. Get in shape, literally! Whatever form of exercise you enjoy, now is the time to kickstart it and/or dial it in with consistency. Somehow, someway, you need to be in shape to sustain the energy levels required to learn lines and to balance your personal-work life. Pilot season is exhausting, so don’t fall victim to lowering your immune system, instead find a routine/ ritual to boost it. If you haven’t already, now is the time to visit your Internist (a comprehensive physical), the dentist, dermatologist, chiropractor, acupuncturist or any other health specialist to ensure you will be in your best shape to BE HEARD this pilot season. 2. You are your brand; your brand is you! This month is the time to reach out to your team (agent, manager, acting coach, publicist, brand specialist) to confirm everyone is on the same page and sending out the right signal to promote your authentic self. It is your responsibility to communicate this clearly to your team, so don’t play the victim card and put it on them. Your "Brand" is tremendously powerful and it’s vital to hone your niche and simultaneously know just how far you are willing to stretch your comfort zone when that one-of-a-kind role comes your way. Be sure to have that conversation with your team to avoid any miscommunication and more importantly, avoid the buildup of resentments so you can continue to operate from a place of appreciation, respect and inter-dependency. Actors without representation would be best not to rely on pilot auditions as their primary source of bookings. The majority of castings come from a casting directors industry list and agency submissions. That being said, this is not the time to sit on your laurels and watch it pass you by. Keep
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digging, stay relevant, collaborate, create content and if there is a project you believe you are right for, go after it. 3. Assets, Assets, Assets! In the past, the sage advice might be to avoid setting up an appointment to get new headshots due to the time factor. However, with cell phone cameras being what they are, if you are in need of a new look(s), get to it. And, if you need to update your reel, there is absolutely no excuse to upload new material. Grab a friend, write a scene or a monologue, light the room and throw down some takes of you acting. Your team needs clips of you doing what you love to do, so be a team player and give them what they need! Also, it’s critical that your resume is current and easily downloadable in a PDF format. Get organized by creating a folder with your headshots, reel (clips), resume and bio along with the passwords for all of your acting websites. The last thing you want is to scramble around trying to remember passwords driving from one audition to the next. Also, make sure your website is ‘mobile friendly’ and follows the 3 click rule for casting directors to navigate easily? Your presence on Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) is a requirement for today’s actor. It’s your job to provide your team with the tools of the trade, so they can best represent you and get you pilot auditions. 4. “Acting is doing, and the doing requires practice.” I coined this phrase because it sums up the importance of attending acting class on a regular basis. Acting is not static, and it’s not something you can just learn reading a book or watching online videos. It requires the act of doing and the exchange of energy between one or more individuals. If you are not currently enrolled in a class, right now is the time to audit and/or register enroll in a workshop or class that best suits your needs to practice your craft, sharpen your skill set and take risks in a dynamic and safe environment. I invite you to consider my classes at the Electric Lodge in Venice Beach, California and at the same time, it’s important to me that you will be 100% comfortable in choosing the right studio and teacher at this pivotal moment in your career and beyond. Good luck! Guy Camilleri is a Venice-based actor, acting coach, and poet. He teaches on-going classes at his studio, RAW acting studio on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at the Electric Lodge, in Venice. His private coaching specializes in audition preparation, self-taped auditions, original reels, and career consultation. To audit, a class, enroll in a course or book a coaching session, visit www.guycamilleri.com. Follow Guy on Instagram @guycamilleri, @raw_actingstudio and on Facebook.
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dent gets a great education.” In a press conference held at City Hall following the agreement, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti spoke of the importance of public education to the city of Los Angeles. “All of us have a huge stake in our school. It represents the future, not only of this city but in many ways our core values, who we are, what we see in our children, and what sort of future city we want to have.” Garcetti continues, “We’ve seen over the last few weeks, the
way that this city has rallied around public education. Quite frankly, it’s been breathtaking. It’s been inspiring to see. And for a city that embraced the idea that public education matters, the children matter, the teachers matter, today is a day full of good news.” Teachers returned to school on January 23, many with the confidence that their voices mattered, their concerns were heard and the impact of their actions will have a positive effect on teachers and students alike for years to come.
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The settlement will ensure that units that were taken off of the rental market will be available at the rates that they could have been rented at if they previously had not been converted to short term use. Pursuant to the City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO), rents for all tenants cannot be raised more than a certain percentage annually for tenants residing at this property. The settlement directly follows the recent adoption of the City’s new Home-Sharing Ordinance, which, among other things, continues to prohibit short-term rentals in properties subject to the RSO throughout the City of Los Angeles. The settlement also follows a favorable judgment secured last year by the City Attorney in a separate civil case against property owners George Panoussis and the Novap Corporation, who were found to have illegally operated and advertised their rent-stabilized building at 830 North Van Ness Avenue as a hotel. Defendants in that case have appealed the judgment, which the City Attorney’s Office will vigorously defend. Supervising Deputy City Attorney Christina Tusan and Deputy City Attorneys Will Jay Pirkey, Rebecca Morse, and William Pletcher, all of the Consumer and Workplace Protection Unit, litigated this matter.
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IF I WERE YOU...
BY ROSS TRUDEAU / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ ACROSS
1 Begin 6 Commercial aunt since 1889 12 Prep to find fingerprints 16 Checkup sounds 19 Deduce 20 Rabid supporters 21 Steel head? 23 Land O’Lakes and Breakstone’s? 25 Part of the SkyTeam Alliance 26 With severity 27 The only way to get respect, so they say 29 Kind of torch 30 Commies 31 Ministering? 35 Giant in direct sales 37 Pro or con 38 Vientiane native 39 Stag’s mate 40 Laundry unit 41 “Inside the N.B.A.” analyst beginning in 2011 43 Wunderkinds, say 47 “Damn, I can’t seem to get a ball into fair territory!”? 53 Fabrication 54 Chicago airport code 55 Wide divide 56 Lose an all-in hand, say 57 Vitriol 58 Aziz of “Master of None” 60 Most susceptible to sunburn 61 Biblioklept’s targets 62 Like a trip overland from Venezuela to Bolivia? 67 Musical closings 70 Easy buckets 71 Tiny, multitentacled creatures 75 Operating system since the early ’70s 76 Mother ____
77 “Robinson Crusoe” author 80 Fútbol stadium cry 81 Ingredient in a Cuba libre 82 Expensive line of nonsense someone throws you? 85 Novel endings, maybe 87 Informal assertion of authority 88 Indigo source 89 Part of NGO 90 Orders 93 “Feed me!,” maybe 94 Tannery stock 95 “What are you hauling in there?” and “How many axles you running?” 100 Course 101 Actress Moreno 102 One putting others down 103 Ivory, e.g. 106 In a state 108 Entering your middle name, then date of birth, then adding a “1,” etc.? 112 Missile in a mating ritual 113 Best of all possible worlds 114 Amounts to 115 Amount to 116 “… ish” 117 Nitpicky know-it-all 118 Scoring factor at a crossword tournament DOWN
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