RLN 6-27-19 by Random Lengths News

Howard E. Scott offers a lesson in the changing nature of fatherhood

From War to Lowrider By Terelle Jerricks, Managing Editor

Howard “Scotty” Scott Jr. at his San Pedro music studio. Photo by Steven Guzman

[See Scotty, p. 4]

Fuel depot: “Think again!” Northwest SP tells Navy p. 3 A preview of Long Beach Opera’s The Central Park Five p. 9

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committed to build 5,303 housing units, this falls far short of the estimated need, even with some 1400 units slated for completion in 2019-20. In the Los Angeles harbor area, where some 420 new housing units are now being built and several more in planning, only three units will be for low-income renters. This is because Buscaino believes “we already have too much low income housing in San Pedro, according to one source close to government who explained Buscaino objected to the 20 percent low-income mandate for the Los Angeles County courthouse project proposed on 6th Street in San Pedro. During the five years since the Tiny Homes battle was fought in the Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council District, Buscaino has been scrambling to create the impression he is doing something about the

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The June 4 release of the Los Angeles Homeless Services 2019 point-in-time homeless count the number of homeless people in Los Angeles County is up 12 percent, an increase surpassed by the City of Los Angeles’s 16 percent rise. But the shocker comes far down the report, on page 27, where the data is listed by city council district and shows the 15th Council District with the third-highest rise in homeless; it’s up by whopping 45 percent since 2018. Clearly whatever Councilman Joe Buscaino has or hasn’t done isn’t working. This growth in homelessness occurred even as Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority reports it was

finding housing for 21,631 people. The report states that the continued rise in homelessness derives from economic factors that are “driving” the problem. Wages have not kept pace with rising rents — a worker making minimum wage would have to work 79 hours a week to afford a one-bedroom apartment; creating more than 721,000 households that are severely rentburdened with one-third of them spending more than 50 percent of their income on rent. Then there’s the housing shortage; the report estimates LA County would need 526,946 new affordable units to meet the demand of low-income renters. Bottom line, even as the city and county have increased their efforts, helping those 21,631 people off the streets and passing two bond measures to pay for housing and services the afflicted population has grown. With 72 percent of Proposition HHH funds already

The Whale & Ale’s Andrew Silber talks about his culinary adventures p. 10

Homeless Count Up 45 Percent Greater LA Homeless stats up in CD15, Buscaino continues with clean ups and blames neighboring cities

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“I was raised primarily by my mother,” said Howard Scott Jr., who’s called “Scotty” by most people who know him best. “My father was a rolling stone. He basically assisted us financially. My mother was my primary care provider.” Scotty is the founder of the City Lights Gateway Foundation, the CEO of Arch1 Entertainment — a multimedia artist development company — and the son and namesake of Howard Scott Sr., known by millions worldwide as a founding member of the multiracial, multiple-genre (rock, jazz, Latin, rhythm-and-blues, reggae) funk band, War. Scotty was speaking from a place of reflection. “My mother kept us grounded in the sense that it was my father that was in War — and not us that was in War and that we should stand on our own accomplishments.” Scotty said he didn’t understand why his father was away so often — at least, not until he grew older. “If you don’t have a man around, you’re likely to pick up the traits that women have,” he explained. “Because my father wasn’t

[See Homeless, p. 2]

[Homeless, from p. 1]

Homelessness Increases Countywide

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homeless crisis. First, it was his homeless task forces that never concluded anything and never issued a final report. Then came the creation of a homeless committee in Los Angeles City Council, which he used to strengthen the 56.11 enforcement code then only belatedly came onboard with Mayor Eric Garcetti to adopt the Bridge Home concept after the mayor made this a priority. Still only two low-income projects have been completed in all of the 15th district and even the Bridge Home temporary projects have encountered headwinds of resistance and neither the San Pedro nor the Wilmington projects are completed as of this time. However, there is growing support for “solutions” but what exactly that means remains nebulous. By comparison, other Los Angeles City Council districts have made more progress like the first Bridge home in the El Pueblo Historic District that opened in September 2018. That $2.4-million shelter opened last year for 45 homeless people in the El Pueblo historic district, part of the city’s A Bridge Home crisis housing project. At that time officials reported they hoped to open 15 bridge housing facilities by mid-2019 using a boost from one-time state homeless aid that could bring the program’s budget to $75 million. Only two of these projects have been

completed citywide. Some 13 sites are in formal review, and others are in the preliminary stages or may be funded separately. Still, the elusive factor in the city-wide response to a problem that has been decades in the making is that the city’s own bureaucracy seems to be in the way of any kind of rapid response except to the LAPD Homeless Outreach and Proactive Engagement teams, sanitation department clean ups and other enforcement of 56.11 policies that have been repeatedly challenged in court. Often with the Los Angeles losing even as the public health consequences rise particularly in downtown Los Angeles area around Skid Row where gentrification pressures have only mounted to the growing scarcity of affordable housing. The continued rise in homeless people in CD 15 seems somewhat shocking in as much as the CD 15 Homeless Working Group, a citizen advisory council, has put a huge effort into solving this crisis along with all of the resources provided by both the city and county. Yet, this rise amounts to only 810 people more than in 2018, but it is the third largest percentage increase in the city of Los Angeles and amounts to the majority of the increase in the District 4 supervisors area. Still with all of the resources being thrown [See Homeless, p. 8]

Graphic from Los Angeles Homeless Services report.

Community Announcements:

Harbor Area New Online Tool Helps LA Youth Find Jobs

The Find Your Future initiative, an effort to engage and support young job seekers was launched June 6 through the collaborative efforts of the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles and Jobcase. The new online local jobs portal brings together several types of support: A comprehensive local job search A browsable list of industries and related careers A self-assessment quiz that matches a user’s results to industries and careers A dedicated online social media community Details: http://findyourfuture.la.

Bus Tokens to be Replaced with MTA TAP Cards

Effective July 1, the Department of Public Social Services will discontinue the issuance of the metal Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus tokens and transition into using a new storedvalue Transit Access Pass card that will enable simpler and safer travel throughout Los Angeles County. The new TAP card contains a pre-set value and one-year expiration date. The cards will be issued in three values: ($3.50, $7.00, and $10.00). Bus tokens will no longer be sold by MTA or issued by DPSS beginning June 28, but will be accepted as MTA fare until Nov. 29, 2019. Details: 866-613-3777.

Caravan to the SCAQMD Rule 1410 Refinery Committee Meeting

Transportation provided, but RSVP required to reserve a seat. The caravan will leave from Torrance. Time: TBD, June 22 Details: RSVP to info@traasouthbay.com Venue: Columbia Park, NW Corner of W. 190th Street and Prairie Ave. [See Announcements, p.8]

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‘Think Again!’ Northwest SP Tells Navy By Paul Rosenberg, Senior Editor

“Find another way!” That’s the bottom-line message that the Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council has sent to Navy about plans to reactivate its fuel depot via a commercial lease. The public comment period was extended through June 3, but government entities, such as neighborhood councils, were given additional time to respond, which Northwest did in a comment letter approved by its board at the June 10 meeting. It was drafted as a result of two meetings of the Community Issues Committee. “We find alternate A, which involves the probable building of above ground tanks on the North Gaffey St. site to be completely unacceptable,” CIC Chair Don Dixon told Random Lengths News. “It’s not acceptable to us from an environmental standpoint, from an aesthetic standpoint, from a public safety standpoint, all sorts of standpoints which to us are very important. For us to be above-ground tanks are nonstarter,” he said. They were drawing on around 100 comments received from community members. Common community concerns mentioned include the location of unspecified new development in an earthquake rupture and

Fuel depot tank on North Gaffey in San Pedro. Courtesy of the U.S. Navy

liquefaction zone, accentuating the dangers from two adjacent facilities — Rancho LPG and Phillips Refinery — and endangering nearby homes and schools, the increased threat of a terrorist attack, and the needless added danger of tanker truck traffic to move fuel. “They haven’t considered all the environmental consequences and more importantly, they haven’t included enough alternatives,” said former Port Attorney Pat Nave, who drafted the comment letter.

Navy Public Affairs Officer Gregg Smith spoke at the June 29 Community Issues Committee meeting to explain the Navy’s rationale—the Pacific Fleet is expanding and the Navy’s goal is to have fueling facility outside of San Diego as the fleet expands. But apparently, they’re trying to do it on the cheap. He said that the Navy cannot fund another environmental report unless someone else would do it for free — a hint suggesting it’s a reflection of broader Trumpian efforts to circumvent the power of Congress, which alone is empowered to spend public money. “Improvements such as those proposed are usually made through the traditional Congressional budget process,” the comment letter notes. “By circumventing this, the Navy has effectively proposed a tax, a burden, on our local community through construction of a federal facility without the usual federal oversight.” More pointedly, “We believe that the Navy has incorrectly defined its project,” the letter states. While it’s described as a commercial lease, “the real purpose of the project is to establish an additional fueling site for Navy ship,” and the lease is “just the mechanism for obtaining a funding source for upgrades to the fueling pier [See ‘No’ to Navy, p.5]

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[Scotty, from p. 1]

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the Scott family. In one year, Senior graduated from high school, was drafted into the Army, was sent to fight in Southeast Asia and became a father. And his dramatic personal path careened through the context of a larger world dizzied by the Watts Rebellion, the assassination of civil rights leaders and a state crackdown on the Black Panther party. Senior wanted his son to do better and be better than him. “When I was able, I sent him to a private school,” Senior said. Senior remembered his reasoning. “One of these days when he comes up, he

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around, there were a lot of things I reacted to differently than if I would have had a male role model around. My father was strong, disciplined and committed. That was all great. He was a military man. What he accomplished musically was above and beyond. But being there is totally different.” Scotty has two grown children of his own, and from the outset of his parenthood he aimed to be the constant presence in their lives that his father wasn’t able to be in his. But it wasn’t only a matter of being there for his children — it was what he brought with him, the lessons he tried to pass along by how he lived. “It’s O.K. to be affectionate,” Scotty said, itemizing a few of them. “How you should be slow to anger, how to reason out a situation, how to be a good listener.” Scotty was born in 1965, and was raised by his mother in Harbor City. His paternal aunt lived across the street. Howard Scott Sr., who we’re going to call “Senior,” isn’t the villain of this story. He didn’t choose his career over his family. He was directing his energy to provide for the material security of his family through a career that allowed him to provide that security. He met the expectations of fatherhood at that time. But the 1960s was a pivotal time The Scotts at an industry event. Courtesy of Howard Scott Jr. for the United States and certainly for

has to have the tools he needs to grow up in this society, to be the man I wanted him to be — that he is today.” For a period of time, Scotty stayed with his father. Senior was on the road frequently, but not always, and Scotty has warm memories of the times — the quality time — they enjoyed. He remembers being told, and told often, that he didn’t have to follow in his father’s footsteps. “I taught him to be the best he can be and be an honorable man,” Senior said. “If he wanted something, all he had to do was work hard.”

Senior’s Life

It is said that serendipity is the gift of finding things we didn’t know we were looking for. Fatherhood at a Juneteenth celebration and Father’s Day is probably coincidental with both days falling on a date between June 13 and June 19 on a weekend. Officially, Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth in San Pedro is more or less a black family reunion over barbecue at Peck Park — except these families are specific to San Pedro and their families came by way of places like Louisiana and Texas during World War II and lived in the workforce housing that existed in San Pedro before being torn down one by one. The exception, of course, is Rancho San Pedro and Harbor Hills public housing. Senior grew up at a time and in a household of deeply entrenched gender roles. Masculinity was almost completely defined by the kind of material security a man was able to provide. But the trauma suffered by Americans living through the 1960s and early ‘70s required different answers. “I was probably five or six years old when my parents moved from San Pedro to Compton,” Senior said. “We lived in the projects in San Pedro. When we got the chance to start “movin’ on up” my parents took that chance and moved us to Compton.” “I was young back then, but what I do remember was the unity I saw there. It was just a community of people who came from the South for a better life. It was just a great place to grow up.” “My father bought me my first instruments,” Senior recounted. “As a matter of fact, he bought me an acoustic guitar like I bought my son an acoustic guitar.” Senior’s father initially bought him instruments out of a catalog. When Senior’s skills rose to the level of requiring professional instruments, his father got him professional instruments, but Senior had to pay his father back. “He wanted me to be better than him,” Senior said. “My dad was proud of me just like I am proud of my son. My father was 45 years old when I was born.” Senior said he didn’t experience stress from being away from his family while he was on the road. Providing materially for the family was his prime directive as a father. “We had to do a lot of international traveling to build the brand of Eric Burdon and the band War,” Senior said. “And when Eric Burdon left, we had to build the brand of War.” The Scott family is originally from Texarkana, Texas — right on the Texas-Arkansas border. The family moved to San Pedro during World War II, drawn by war time jobs and the [See Scott, p. 14]

Howard Scott Sr. recalls San Pedro history

There was a club in San Pedro called the Harlem Hotspot. Do you remember a guy named Johnny Otis? Johnny Otis had a hit T.V. show in the ‘50s and he would come out of this club in San Pedro called the Harlem Hotspot. It was a pizzeria and a TV show and it played nothing but the blues. All San Pedro was nothing but the blues. All the black people would tune into the Johnny Otis Show. He was a white guy. The only white guy that you could name who wanted to be black. So he never claimed to being white. He always led people on to believe he was a very fair skinned black man. But he could play that piano and he was always surrounded himself with top rate black musicians like Ester Phillips. He had these three big fat girls with him on stage called Three Tons of Joy and they were big ol’ fat girls too man, but they could sing their heinies off. They were on the stage with him, Little Arthur Matthews and the Handsome Mel Williams but that was coming out of San Pedro. Coming out of San Pedro! I was playing with some of the blues greats. [Otis became an influential disc jockey in Los Angeles.] I played at the Marine Room, some clubs were so dark… I was 15 and 16 years old playing in those clubs, man. So a lot of them I was scared to go into and my father would take me there and stand up there and watch me play all night and made sure I got paid. Leo’s, on First and Gaffey in San Pedro was another club Senior played. I played at every dive you can name from L.A. to Long Beach. There was one club on Central Avenue that I was afraid to go to called The Hole in the Wall. If you didn’t have a cut on you when you went in, you would have a cut when you came out. [Senior recalled a club in Wilmington with a dirt floor at which he performed but couldn’t recall its name. Senior pulled names from the recesses of his memories such as Joe Sproul and TJ Sommerville — Senior said TJ Sommerville, with whom he played bass guitar, was a guitarist. Senior thought highly enough of Sommerville to compare him to Jimi Hendrix.] “Back in those days, the Navy was all in San Pedro. So, yes, we had sailors up and down the street and hookers on the street and the bars were jumping and the sailors were getting drunk and going to jail and the music was crackin’. I’m tellin’ you, San Pedro was the place to play music, my friend. Everything was there.”

[‘No’ to Navy, from p.3]

‘No’ to Navy

and pipelines.” But even accepting the Navy’s definition, the environmental assessment is deficient. “There is no description of what the future commercial use would include and therefore, no assessment of the environmental impacts of the traffic, air emissions, hazard to adjacent homes, schools and youth recreation areas of such use can be made.” Both federal and state environmental law “require the use of the commercial area to be environmentally assessed before the lease is awarded and before the EA (environmental assessment) is approved,” the letter points out, adding that “proponents are not allowed to stage their projects in a way that makes the approval of one aspect influence the consideration of the later portions”— a process known as “piecemealing.” In the second Community Issues Committee meeting, the proposal was called “China Shipping on steroids,” a reference to POLA’s disastrously misguided effort to build a terminal without doing an environmental impact report, ultimately costing the port more than $50 million. While the second proposed alternative, limited to the Navy’s Terminal Island property, would raise fewer concerns, the comment letter outlines three other alternatives to meet the Navy’s expanding refueling needs: Proposed Alternative 3: Connect the Navy fuel pier directly to pipelines from area refiners. Most likely, all the local refineries are already interconnected to the Navy lines Proposed Alternative 4: Utilize existing commercial refueling sites in the local harbor complex….

Proposed Alternative 5: The Navy should explore other possible ways of refueling such as delivery by barge, as is currently provided by several delivery firms in the port complex, or by the use of off-shore refueling booms Collectively, this suite of alternative proposals shows just how inadequately the Navy has thought through what it is doing. Before it makes any more mistakes, some Congressional oversight would be warranted. The Navy is supposed to protect the American people, not endanger them. “We want to be an honest broker, and a communication channel from the community to city government, federal government, whoever it happens to be,” Dixon said.

ILWU Locals 13, 63, 94, Pensioners & ILWU Credit Union

Congratulate the 18th Annual High School Scholarship Recipients

—Harry Bridges

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Scholarship Program awards up to four students from each participating high school with $500 scholarships. Each recipient wrote an essay on Harry Bridges, the founder of the ILWU, in which they recognized his integrity and the value of his struggle to help the working class.

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“There will always be a place for us somewhere, somehow, as long as we see to it that working people fight for everything they have, everything they hope to get, for dignity, equality, democracy, to oppose war and to bring to the world a better life.”

Congratulations to these students who have shown perseverance and commitment to continue their studies

The Scholarship Committee would like to thank the Educators, ILWU Members and Staff whose efforts make this program a success.

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• Local 13 President, Ray Familathe • Local 63 President, Joe Gasperov • Local 94 President, Danny Miranda • ILWU Pensioners President, Greg Mitre • ILWU Credit Union President, Ralph Ruiz • ILWU Scholarship Committee Members

Homeless on the Corner of 9th and Beacon Streets Triage is the only right-now solution By James Preston Allen, Publisher

“gentrify” specific areas of the city and county. The bigger issue is that real estate in California is a big business — much of the rental housing is owned by real estate trusts and hedge funds, while individual home ownership declined in the last decade. This is troubling as local government has continued to move out of the public housing model to public–private partnerships like the current plan to redevelop the Rancho San Pedro into a mixed-use development with 458 market rate housing and one-for-one replacement of 478 units of existing low-income units. Even with 132 new affordable home-ownership units the actual need there would be more like a three to one replacement with perhaps 150 units of supportive housing targeted at the homeless. This might address one third of San Pedro’s homeless population. Gentrification is a double-edged sword that brings both benefits and deficits. It is the deficit side of the development ledger that is now showing the civic and human cost of not doing enough. It is becoming far too clear with the recent homeless report that the numbers are going in the wrong direction. Gentrification without mitigation isn’t working. So, if the mayor is actually calling this a disaster, then he should be treating it like a disaster. If, as he suggests, this is like an earthquake, then he should call for a state of emergency and ask Gov. Gavin Newsom for help and set up triage centers with safe camping, parking and sanitation off of the public right-ofways immediately. He would be calling on the Red Cross, the California National Guard and ALL the city agencies to lend a hand in solving the immediate crisis of sheltering the homeless. This would buy time for the city bureaucracies and the NIMBY’s to get their minds around the Bridge Home temporary shelters and the developers to put their shovels in the ground and the city to expedite building. Even so, the number of affordable units that can be built with bond monies allocated do not come anywhere close to accomplishing the task, which means that both new rent controls and different design models (read small homes or reused containers) should be considered. And the city has to get back on track to mandate 15 percent affordable workforce housing in every single development approved. Publisher/Executive Editor James Preston Allen james@randomlengthsnews.com

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The 2019 Los Angeles Homeless Service Agency report landed like a bombshell on the county and city of Los Angeles. Countywide, the numbers surged 12 percent but in the city they were even higher at 16 percent. Councilmen Mike Bonin and Joe Buscaino both accused other cities of dumping or pushing the homeless into Los Angeles, yet it appears that the vast majority of Los Angeles’ homeless population are indeed our own. The third largest increase in the City of Los Angeles was in Buscaino’s own Council District 15, which had a 45 percent increase since 2018 — an increase of 810 souls. This is obvious as the growth in the number of unsheltered people on the corner of 9th and Beacon streets in front of the U.S. Post Office. In a released statement, Mayor Eric Garcetti called the homeless crisis, “the second worst disaster we’ve ever seen in the Golden State” since the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. On the other hand, Buscaino is still ordering homeless sweeps weekly in his district and the unsheltered are still getting tickets that will go to warrant and never be paid. This, even after he admits, “homelessness is not a problem we can arrest our way out of.” One week ago, we received the sobering news that LA’s homelessness crisis is getting worse. There are now 36,300 unsheltered Angelenos in our city — a 16 percent increase over last year. Recent statewide data shows that California has a total of 129,972, so we are not alone in this. However, LA is the epicenter of the problem. While the percentage increases are shocking the actual number of homeless people in the state makes them .003 percent of the total population of 39.56 million which doesn’t diminish either their suffering or significance. This makes one wonder why this few or many people, depending on your perspective, could become such an intractable problem? The answer, according to the LAHSA report, boil down to three factors: wages have not kept pace with rental costs; LA County has 721,000 households that are severely rent burdened (people who are spending 50 percent of their income or more on rent); and there is a shortage of some 516,946 affordable units. This, while the city has stalled for years on reaching its goal of 15 percent affordable units in all new developments, as we race to

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We either do this or we will develop a permanent underclass of workers who can’t afford to live anywhere in the entire county. We risk social upheavals as Los Angeles has experienced in times past if we don’t. This is, of course, on top of the threat to public health that we are now seeing in the more densely concentrations of homeless encampments. If left to fester, this could turn this disaster into a plague that spreads beyond the homeless camps

and the offices in downtown Los Angeles City Hall. Mayor Garcetti, let’s not wait for this to happen. You risk truly tarnishing yours and this city’s reputation. I have said it before but I’ll repeat it again for those who weren’t paying attention: Triage is the only right-now solution to start solving the homeless crisis. We need to set up crisis centers, move people into the bridge home shelters and get them into permanent, supportive housing.

Bernie Sanders to California Dems:

There is No “Middle Ground” Compromise with Trump

Transcript of Sen. Bernie Sanders’ speech at the California Democratic Convention June 2 Let me thank the California Democratic Party for helping to make this state one of the great progressive forces in America. And, let me thank all of you who supported my 2016 campaign for president. Together we began a political revolution whose ideas and energy have not only transformed the Democratic Party but have transformed politics in America. And today we take that revolution forward. And let me thank everybody in this room for your determination to defeat the worst president in the history of this country — a president who is a racist, a sexist, a homophobe and a religious bigot. Together we are going to defeat a president who has the most corrupt administration in history and a president who knows nothing about real American values. All of us are united in defeating Trump, but let me be frank with you and raise the issue that I

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think is on everyone’s mind, and that is: what is the best way to defeat Trump? As you all know, there is a debate among presidential candidates who have spoken to you here in this room, and those who have chosen for whatever reason not to be in this room about the best way forward. So let me be as clear as I can be: in my view, we will not defeat Donald Trump unless we bring excitement and energy into the campaign, and unless we give millions of working people and young people a reason to vote, and a reason to believe that politics is relevant to their lives. We cannot go back to the old ways, we have got to go forward with a new and progressive agenda. We have got to stand up and make it clear that we believe in a government and an economy and an energy system that represents all of us, not just

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Community Alert

Congress of Neighbors on 710 Freeway EIR

With upcominging release of the final environmental impact report regarding the 710 Fwy., neighbors must be informed of the potential risks and opportunities that come with the project. This project cannot advance without the voice of the communities that have been and will be directly impacted by this project: the South east LA community. Demands: 1) Committed zeroemissions truck corridor 2) Local hire for the construction of the 710 Fwy. 3) Ensure no displacement of the homes surrounding 710 Fwy. Communities For a Better Environment Congress of Neighbors Dates Huntington Park: Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 18 Venue: HP Community Center 6925 Salt Lake Ave., Huntington Park Bell Gardens: Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 18 Venue: Ross Hall Veterans Park, 6662 Loveland St., Bell Gardens South Gate: Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 1 Venue: California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance Office, 4070 Tweedy Blvd., Unit F, South Gate Outreach dates and door knocking South Gate: 4 to 7 p.m., June 20 Meeting at CBE Office at 4 p.m. for prep, 6325 Pacific Blvd., #300, Huntington Park

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The sorry tale of the “ShoreCat” system begs the question of what ever happened to the Port’s commitment to convert to shore power for vessels at berth? The China Shipping settlement and the resulting “Clean Air Action Plan” made that commitment. The “ShoreCat” contraption is nothing more than a Mickey Mouse cheap and dirty way to try to skate out of it. The fact that the Port cheated on the China Shipping shore power tells us all we need to know about their mindset and morals. Substitute PR and spin for actual action wherever possible. The health of many thousands of people remains at risk. Noel Park Palos Verdes Peninsula

The Latest Attack on the Free Press

After Julian Assange’s arrest last month, we warned that it represented a major escalation in the U.S. government’s criminalization of journalism. Now, for the first time in history, a publisher has been charged under the Espionage Act for revealing classified information. Every news organization — including The Intercept — is at risk. The Intercept was launched in part as a platform for publishing the unauthorized disclosures of National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden. Yesterday’s indictment of Assange is an attack on the very principles of freedom of the press on which we were founded. Every day, we take pride in reporting, publishing, reading, and sharing fierce, adversarial investigative journalism on national security and other topics. We do this because we believe that this information needs to be public in order to hold the government

take on the prison-industrial complex. We will take on racism at the border. And when it comes to foreign policy, no “middle ground.” We will finally put an end to a bloated military budget and end endless wars. Brothers and sisters, Trump wants to divide us up, we will stand together. Black and white, Latino, Native American, Asian American. We will stand together and create the nation that we know we will become. Brothers and sisters at this momentous moment in American history, we have got to be thinking not just about ourselves but about future generations, let us go forward together.

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Medicare for All single-payer system. When it comes to abortion, there is no “middle ground.” A woman has the right to control her own life, not the government. When it comes to prescription drugs, no “middle ground.” We are going to take on the pharmaceutical industry and cut prescription drug prices in half. And when it comes to mass shootings and the fact that 40,000 people were killed last year with guns, no “middle ground.” We will take on the NRA. And when it comes to criminal justice reform and immigration reform, no “middle ground.” We will

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the one percent. We have got to make it clear that when the future of the planet is at stake, there is no “middle ground.” We will take on the fossil fuel industry and transform our energy system. We have got to make it clear that when this country drifts toward oligarchy, there is no “middle ground.” Large profitable corporations like Amazon will pay their fair share of taxes. When it comes to health care, there is no “middle ground.” Health care is a human right, not a privilege and we will guarantee health care to all of our people through a

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and the powerful in check. These principles and freedom of the press are directly enshrined in the Constitution. This indictment strikes at the heart of the First Amendment and the ideals of a democratic society. And the Trump administration has The Intercept in its crosshairs. Journalism isn’t espionage. Being a journalistic source isn’t engaging in spying. And publishing information that lays bare government misconduct or war crimes is not espionage. When journalism is treated as a crime, we are all in danger. The Assange indictment is not the end of the WikiLeaks saga. It is the beginning of a major assault on freedom of the press. It doesn’t matter what you think of Julian Assange or other whistleblowers. What matters is that we all recognize that this is an attack on our basic right to information about what the U.S. government does in our names and with our tax dollars. This is a precedent-setting moment, not just legally, but morally. It is the beginning of the U.S. government coming after journalists and scaring media outlets from doing high-stakes national security reporting. Glenn Greenwald Co-founding Editor, The Intercept Washington, D.C. [Editor’s note] The Intercept is an online news publication dedicated to what it describes as “adversarial journalism.” It is supported financially by First Look Media, owned by Pierre Omidyar. Its editors are Betsy Reed, Glenn Greenwald, and Jeremy Scahill. https://theintercept.com/

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Homelessness Increases Countywide at this problem the solution to do something immediately eludes all of the agencies, politicians and groups involved. Obviously another tactic needs to be used by the city. However on the day after the report’s release the LAPD, LA Sanitation and LAHSA were once again executing a “Clean-up” on 9th and Beacon streets in San Pedro under the HOPE team acronym with a sign posted that any belongings confiscated could be picked up at an address in 90013. The very next day Buscaino claimed on ABC TV that other cities were dumping the homeless into his district in violation of court

rulings. He sites one lone example from last year of a video showing an LASD officer dropping off a homeless person at a bus stop at the corner of 25th Street and Western Avenue, near where Buscaino resides. Previously, Buscaino’s own survey of homeless people in the Harbor City area of his district discovered that some 86 percent of the unsheltered residents were from the same area before they became homeless, yet he now claims dumping as a deflection to any criticism of his own and Garcetti’s failed policies. Only Councilman Jose Huizar seems to be getting the idea that an immediate “triage” approach is the only practical strategy to address

the growing homeless and public health crisis, now, rather than later. The triage approach would treat this issue the same way the United Nations deals with refugee camps in foreign countries after natural disasters or displacement from wars. Clearly the city and the county have resources for immediate safe camping, parking and sanitation off of the public rightof-ways on publicly owned lands, but they can’t seem to motivate the agencies involved to get on the same page with city leadership in calling this a crisis with All-hands-on-deck approach.

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Community Forum to Ban Deadly MHF

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SCAQMD Community Meetings

South Coast AQMD will host two community meetings to discuss Rule 1180—Refinery Fenceline Air Monitoring Plans. The purpose of these meetings is to present the air monitoring plans to the communities and solicit public feedback. Phillips 66, Marathon, and Valero refineries Time: 6 p.m. June 25 Venue: Wilmington Senior Center, 1371 Eubank Ave., Wilmington, Chevron and Torrance refineries Time: 6 p.m. June 26 Venue: El Camino College Campus Theater, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance Details: www.aqmd.gov/Rule1180

Management Training in Fair Housing Rights

The Fair Housing Foundation will explain state and federal fair housing laws, discuss state and federally protected classes, advertising guidelines and how to prevent allegations during a management training session at the Neighborhood Resource Center. The training intended for property management professionals. FHF provides mediation and counseling services through their housing assistance hotline 1-800-446FAIR and walk-in clinics. Time: 12 to 4. p.m. on June 24 Cost: Free Details: 1-800-446-FAIR; www.FHFCA.org Venue: Neighborhood Resource Center, 100 W. Broadway, Suite 550, Long Beach

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Free classes take place the second Friday of each month and are designed to inform residents about the region’s water supply and West Basin’s leadership in the areas of recycled water, conservation and the study of ocean water desalination. Learn about the history of the State’s water sources, the District’s relationship with Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Time: 12:30 p.m June 14 Cost: Free Details: www.westbasin.org/lunch andlearn Venue: West Basin Donald L. Dear Building, 17140 S. Avalon Blvd., Carson.

Belmont Pier Beach Clean Up

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LASD Town Hall Meeting

Sheriff Alex Villanueva will provide an evening of information and dialogue regarding community concerns. City and community residents are welcome to attend this public event. Time: 6:30 p.m. June 25 Venue: Don Knabe Community Room at the Lomita Library, 4200 Narbonne Ave., Lomita.

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n 1989, a white jogger in New York’s Central Park was raped and beaten so badly she was administered last rites. Within hours, police arrested a group of teenagers — four black and one Latinx— and after grilling for hours without an attorney present, obtained confessions from each. Despite conspicuous holes in the case — there were no witnesses, the victim had no memory of the attack, and DNA evidence from the rape kit did not match any of the alleged perpetrators — all five were found guilty of the attack and sentenced to between five and 15 years in prison. Eleven years later, a convicted serial rapist and murderer claimed responsibility. Once his DNA proved to be a match, the convictions of the group that had come to be known as the Central Park Five were vacated, and in 2014 the State of New York reached a $41 million settlement of a civil lawsuit filed by the Five. Despite many unanswered questions about all that transpired 30 years ago, there is no disputing that the aftermath struck profound chords in the public consciousness of issues such as race relations and judicial inequity. For composer Anthony Davis, whose The Central Park Five has its world premiere this month at Long Beach Opera, the resonance of such chords inspire his artistry. Having already composed operas based upon the life of Malcom X and the taking of the slave ship Amistad by its human cargo, Davis didn’t need a lot of convincing when approached about creating

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an opera based on the Central Park Five. But despite the obvious fit of the subject within his canon, Davis admits the idea never occurred to him until he saw Richard Wesley’s libretto — even though he was living in New York when the attack and trials transpired. “Of course I was aware of it,” he recalls. “It was all over the news.” That news did not reach Andreas Mitisek, Long Beach Opera’s artistic director, who was still living in his native Austria at the time. He was largely oblivious to the racial issues plaguing the United States — a luxury no African-American can claim. “I had some incidents,” Davis says, despite coming from middle-class academic background. (His father was Princeton’s first AfricanAmerican professor.) There was, for example, the time he drove from San Francisco to Los Angeles with his wife at the time, who was white, and a black friend. “We were at a stoplight in LA, and a cop pulled up to us and asked my wife, ‘Are you OK?’” He chuckles. “I mean, ‘Are you OK?’” By 2006, when Mitisek became a permanent U.S. resident, he was well aware of his adopted country’s racial inequity; and a decade later he was actively soliciting Davis for a project they might do together. Among those Davis proposed was an early version of The Central Park Five, which Mitisek found to be both dramatically compelling and as socially relevant today as it was at the time of the events it depicts. “The Central Park Five is a work of art based on people that really experienced what we are portraying on stage,” he says. “[But] we are not creating a documentary of their lives; [rather,] we explore their story as one of many [such] cases that are still [taking place].” The subject matter presents several unique challenges. Mitisek felt the preliminary version did not focus enough

on the five teenagers as people, while Davis was wrestling with similar issues both textually and musically. “How do you handle five different people — and also make them individuals,” he asks rhetorically. The answer came in the form of fleshing out their story while taking advantage of the large number of protagonists by extensively employing five-part harmony. One of those five individuals is Antron McCray, portrayed in The Central Park Five by Derrell Acon. Despite being only 31 years old, Acon, a Ph.D., has already lectured internationally on the black American experience and put together a solid body of scholarship on Blacktivism and the power of performative education. Not surprisingly, as soon as he became aware of The Central Park Five, he was angling for a role. “I have made a very intentional decision to have my activism be a part of every aspect of my artistry,” he says. “Thus, it is a natural fit to have my work as an opera singer intersect with my interest in further familiarizing audiences with the black experience. [...] Sadly, the themes of inequity and prejudice prevalent in [The Central Park Five] are thoroughly woven through my experience as a scholar, artist, and countless times over as a young black man in America. [... As] is also the case for most black folks I know, I have developed a deep anxiety around the police in all contexts. They are not on my side. The history between law enforcement and human [See LBO, p. 9]

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fter 23 years, San Pedro’s favorite pub is an institution. Walk inside, the lights are dim and the din of conversation waxes and wanes depending on how close it is to the weekend. On any night of the week, ask the bartender what’s new on the top shelf and you will generally get a good primer on what’s good and why. If you’re not familiar with Northern European cuisine, the waitstaff can educate you and you won’t feel silly for asking. Service at The Whale & Ale comes from a place of expertise, which is another way of saying it comes from restaurateur Andrew Silber. “The main thing ... is customer service,” he explained with characteristic simplicity. “When I look at the restaurants I go to, almost universally the food is pretty good or excellent,” he said. “Not many restaurants survive if the food isn’t any good. What sets them apart is how you’re treated when you get there. And you remember vividly places that give you exceptional service.” Andrew, well-traveled, is fluent in three languages and knowledgeable about fine dining and hospitality. It’s a safe bet that if there’s a culinary adventure to be had, he would know where to find it. For all the diversity in Southern California dining, Northern European cuisine is

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The Whale & Ale’s proprietor, Andrew Silber takes a moment to discuss his adverturous approach to food and hospitality. Photo by Steven Guzman.

a rarity amid the endless variations of Asian and Latin American cuisines. Northern European cuisine is a rarity amidst a sea of Asian and Latin American cuisine. Educating the local palate, without turning off diners, is a challenge. “Most people, even if they haven’t traveled to Northern Europe, they all know what fish and chips are,” Andrew explained. “A lot of them know what shepherd’s pie is or bangers and mash because they’ve read Sherlock Holmes or seen it in on TV or something. They at least have a vague idea of it. And those that don’t, ask us.” However, Andrew noted that another, albeit (in his words) “minor” challenge, is people’s perception of a pub. “With a pub, there’s all sorts of types,” he said. “It could be a bar with five stools and that’s it. There are some pubs that have three banquet rooms and a dining suite. For people who haven’t visited England or toured around England, some may have a misconception of what a pub is. And the risk then is that they show up and they become disappointed.” Andrew recalled the old pub, Tommy’s Yacht Club, where one of the main attractions was an oscillating liquor cabinet behind the bar. “When we first opened, I think people in the

area thought we were going to be like Tommy’s Yacht Club. It had long bar with lots of alcohol and beer and not much else. So many people didn’t realize that there was food (at The Whale & Ale) — a whole menu and not just chips.” In the past few years, a number of bars that provide food have taken on the moniker, “gastropub,” signifying the advent of gourmet bar food. Some places meet the expectations, while others fall short. When asked about the proliferation of “gastropubs,” Andrew noted that despite the seeming popularity, it hasn’t truly caught on yet, but that the time is coming when it will. “Real gastropub food is taking something like steak and kidney pie and adding foie gras or asparagus purée and making it somewhat jazzed up. So, it’s pretty innovative.” Andrew opined that the emergence of the gastropub was a reaction against the general terribleness of pub food following World War II, when England suffered through severe shortages and rationing that persisted long after the last shot was fired in that war. “When I was born in 1954, the war had been over nine years,” he said. “We still couldn’t get bananas. We had to get ration books and coupons to buy them.” The gastropub made a point of turning that reputation around. It is an interesting sort of history. A by-product of an all-boys private school in Kingston, London (the equivalent of high school) where he majored in French and Russian, Andrew knew from the very beginning he wanted a career in hotel management. This desire likely came from staying in one hotel after another while he travelled extensively with his father. His father was an architect and structural engineer and his mother was a social worker. He knew early on he didn’t want to follow either of their paths. But those years of staying in hotels across Europe, from Switzerland to France, served as inspiration. While there aren’t many chefs whose careers he follows, Andrew has been following the career of Dustin Trani, who he describes as just incredible and not just because he is from Pedro. New Orleans’ celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse, who is credited with revitalizing Creole-Acadian cooking on StarChefs.com, and Chicago’s Chef Charlie Trotter. He and his wife don’t go on vacation often, but when they do, it’s usually a four-day trip to places like Palm Beach, Indianapolis, Portland or Seattle, “so that we could see more of the United States.” “In Seattle, there’s a restaurant called the Pink Door that was excellent and another called Union,” Andrew noted. “San Francisco has so many fine restaurants, but my favorite right now is Bix.” Andrew took note of San Francisco’s Piccolino’s and a Wolfgang Puck restaurant in that same city, Postrio’s. When longtime Executive Chef David Juarez was at The Whale & Ale, he and Andrew would take weekend trips to San Francisco just to eat there because it was a fun thing to do. Andrew noted that David was fascinated with food and how it gets to be what it is. And why a chef comes out with those mixtures, flavors and textures. At The Whale & Ale, you can always expect to leave in good cheer and well informed on your next destination for your culinary adventure. The Whale & Ale, 327 W. 7th St., San Pedro. Details: www.whaleandale.com

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beings who look like me speaks volumes. We are generally not the beneficiaries of the same service and protection afforded to our White counterparts. The mutual mistrust is the primary cause, for example, of the rampant police brutality visited upon black bodies.” But Acon feels The Central Park Five is far more than a work of social relevance. “I see it as absolutely contributing positively and importantly to the operatic canon at large,” he says. “It very effectively employs standard operatic structures and idioms, while retaining an undeniably unique language in Davis’ use of

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styles from the world of black musical culture. It is a distinctly American opera. One compositional conceit Davis considered but ultimately rejected was employing hip-hop in the score. But despite the omission, Davis feels the artform casts a shadow on the milieu of the time. “Even though I don’t directly use hiphop in the opera, [The Central Park Five] draws from looking at that emergence, [...] the period when hip-hop was becoming mainstream and the threat that posed to the white establishment, [as epitomized in] Pat Buchanan’s or Donald Trump’s statements about it [at the time]. In a way, the reaction or rush to judgment on the Five was really linked to a judgment on hip-hop, a judgment on the change in African-American

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Built on the success of Happy Diner #1, Happy Diner #2 just expanded its dining room for parties of up to 100 guests and soon to open for dinner service. American favorites like omelets and burgers, fresh salads, plus pasta and Mexican dishes are served. Happy Diner #2 is casual dining, a place to enjoy a relaxing meal with family and friends. Hours: Mon. - Sat. 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Happy Diner #2, 1931 N. Gaffey St., San Pedro • 310-935-2933

HAPPY DELI

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LA BUVETTE WINE BISTRO

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THE WHALE & ALE ENGLISH RESTAURANT & PUB

The Victorian oak panels & elegant brass fittings will make you feel like you’ve crossed the Atlantic. Featuring popular pub fare such as Fish & Chips, Shepherd’s Pie, Choice Steaks, Roast Prime Rib, Beef Wellington & Roast Rack of Lamb. Seafood selections include Chilean Sea Bass, Atlantic Salmon, Jumbo Tiger Shrimp & Sand Dabs. International draft beers & ales, and domestic craft beers on tap. Full bar; free, gated parking lot. Happy hour five days a week. Hours: Mon. 5 to 9 p.m., Tues.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri. 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sat. 1 to 10 p.m., Sun. 1 to 9 p.m. The Whale & Ale, 327 W. 7th St., San Pedro • 310-8320363 • www.whaleandale.com

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Enjoy all your Marie Callender favorites at their new San Pedro location. From appetizers and salads to classic entrées and famous pies, there’s something for every taste and mood. For quick workday lunches or business meetings, try the Big, Boxed Lunch to go or delivery. Dinner entrées include fresh seasonal selections as well as traditional favorites. Ask about catering for your next event. During June and

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foment the possibility of a better future. “My hope is that the audience identifies with the Five and [thinks about] what would happen if they or their children were in that situation,” he says. “[The Central Park Five] addresses how deeply embedded racism is and the need to confront and overcome it. At the same time, there’s kind of an uplifting element and a cathartic element in the opera, because you go through this trauma and, through these five people, overcome it. ” The Central Park Five makes its world premier at the Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro on June 15, with subsequent performances on June 22 and 23. Details: www.longbeachopera.org.

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aesthetic and community. In a way it was a condemnation of a whole generation. That was very interesting to me: that it was not only a political moment, but a cultural moment.” A piece of American culture that has come into clearer view for Davis through working on The Central Park Five is how much the socalled criminal justice system has to do with profit. “[While working on the opera] I began to realize the role that prisons and policing play in terms of the American economy [and] how it sustains our capitalist system,” he says. “We still have slave labor in this country.” For all the unpleasant social realities raised by The Central Park Five, Davis is aiming not only to humanize the issues in play but also to

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MUSIC June 13

Brouwerij West Vinyl Nights DJ Paul E. Wog spins the grooviest tunes your heart can handle. Time: 6 to 10 p.m. June 13, 20, 27 Cost: Free Details: 310-833-9330; www.brouwerijwest.com Venue: Brouwerij West, 110 E. 22nd St., Warehouse No. 9, San Pedro

June 14

The Paul Gormley Trio These world class musicians perform a variety of songs made popular by Frank Sinatra, Dave Brubeck and Miles Davis. Time: 7 p.m. June 14 Cost: Free Details: 310-832-0363; www. whaleandale.com Venue: The Whale and Ale, 327 W. 7th St., San Pedro

Andy & Renee: Tapestry

South Bay favorite folk-rockers return with their band Hard Rain to reprise their phenomenal tribute to Carole King’s multi-platinum album, Tapestry. Time: 8 to 11 p.m. June 14 Cost: $25 Details: www.tinyurl.com/ musicoftapestry Venue: Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro Acoustic Soul Express Long Beach’s own Acoustic Soul Express puts their soulful twist on a timeless and eclectic blend of R&B, hip hop, and jazz. Time: 7:30 p.m. June 14 Cost: Free Details: 310-831-0246; www.babouchrestaurant.com Venue: Babouch Moroccan Restaurant, 810 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro

June 15

Romancing the West This documentary concert featuring singer and songwriter Christina Lynn Martin and cowboy balladeer Butch Martin spans more than 250 years of the history of the people of the American West. RSVP. Time: 6:30 to 10 p.m. June 22 Cost: $20 to $45 Details: 562-206-2040 Venue: Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach Lafayette Ben Charlatan Highly recommended for fans of Dr. John (RIP), Leon Russell, Tom Waits and Randy Newman Time: 7 to 10 p.m. June 22 Cost: Free Details: 562-492-5951; www.willmorewinebar.com Venue: Willmore Wine Bar, 3848 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach Little Brazil Trio The trio fills their repertoire with pieces from the best composers and also original songs and arrangements from their new album entitled Vem. Time: 8 p.m. June 22 Cost: $20 Details: www.alvasshowroom.tix. com Venue: Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. 8th St., San Pedro

THEATER June 13

The Hatmaker’s Wife In this comic fairy tale inspired by the Jewish folktales of Sholem Aleichem, we are introduced to a young woman who moves in with her boyfriend expecting domestic bliss. The show runs through July 6. Time: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. June 13 Cost: $20 to $40 Details: www.tinyurl.com/thehat makerswife Venue: Long Beach Playhouse. 5021 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach

June 15

The Central Park Five Long Beach Opera presents the story of five African American and Latino teenagers who were wrongly accused, convicted and incarcerated. Exonerated after 13 years of imprisonment, Anthony Davis’ opera is a real and passionate story about a case that rocked America. Time: 7:30 p.m. June 15, 22 and 2:30 June 23 Cost: $49 to $150 Details: 562-470-SING; www.longbeachopera.org/tickets Venue: Warner Grand Theater, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro

June 22

Saturday Family Theatre This series is an opportunity for kids of all ages to experience the magic of theater. Seating is first come, first serve. RSVP. Time: 11 a.m. June 22 Cost: Free Details: 562- 495-4595 Venue: International City Theatre, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach

ART

June 15 Latinx LGBTQ Pride In honor of San Pedro’s 1st Pride at the Port, Gallery Azul will showcase the creative contributions of the Latinx artists from the LGBTQ community. The show runs through June 22. Pride at the Port, special toast for artists family and friends, June 15, TBA. Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 15 Cost: Free Details: 562-225-8535; www.galleryazul.com Venue: Gallery Azul, 520 W. 8th St., San Pedro GANAS De Existir! This multi-media exhibition features artworks that explore themes of identity, erasure, and visibility. This event includes an artist panel with participants of the show, to discuss and explore the creative process and the meaning behind the featured work. Time: 2 to 4 p.m. June 15 Cost: Free Details: www.angelsgateart.org/ gallery/curatorial-takeover-2019 Venue: Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro Poets, Protesters and Panthers: Parting Shots Documenting the 1960s counterculture movement, artist Jim Coke will lead an informal, up close and personal tour through the exhibit. Additionally, an added suite of his photos from a July 1967 Doors concert will be on view throughout the weekend. Time: 3 p.m. June 15 Cost: Free Details: 562-588-7075 Venue: Page Against the Machine, 2714 E. 4th St., Long Beach Deconstruccion: A Drag Show In conjunction with Grafica America and Chiachio & Giannone themes of gender and identity roles, MoLAA presents Deconstruccion: A Drag Show. The night includes a high-energy drag show emceed by SoCal Queen Erotica Xotica, featuring Rupaul’s Drag Race Season 2 alum Jessica Wild. Time: 6 to 10 p.m. June 15 Cost: $35 to $40 Details: https://17017.blackbaud

June 22

Playing On The Edge An uncommon art talk in which Edge to Edge artists in Estonia “talk” to a panel of artists here via video clips — live or otherwise. It will be moderated by artist and curator Juri Koll. Time: 1 to 3 p.m. June 22 Cost: Free Details: 310-957-7037; www.venicela.org Venue: Venice Institute of Contemporary Art, 401 S. Mesa St., San Pedro

Ongoing

Arid West Arid West is an evolution of Cody Lusby’s Water Wars series that takes a surrealistic approach on the importance of water and how here in Los Angeles, water conservation is a way of life. Time: 12 to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, through June 29 Cost: Free Details: www.michaelstearns studio.com Venue: The Loft, 401 S. Mesa St., San Pedro Anna Wilding Celebrate Hope is a show of photographs by Anna Wilding when she was based at the White House, 2015-2017, during the Obama administration. The exhibition runs through July 6. Time: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: Free Details: 310-541-2479; pvartcenter.org Venue: Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 W. Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes Now Trending Art students from leading Southern California art programs were invited to mine the cultural landscape of Los Angeles for inspiration and submit new work to be showcased in Now Trending, PVAC’s Alpay Scholarship University Student Juried Exhibition through July 6. Time: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: Free Details: pvartcenter.org Venue: Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 W. Crestridge Rd. Rancho Palos Verdes

June 21

Movie Under the Guns Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet (Wreck-It Ralph 2). Time: 8 to 10 p.m. June 21 Cost: Free Details: www.pacificbattle ship.com Venue: Battleship Iowa 250 S. Harbor Blvd., Berth 87, San Pedro

FOOD

June 15

Not Your Father’s BBQ Watch Pamela prepare her “Smoked Pork Ribs Two Ways,” sauced with Soviia maple agave syrup, and then taste it paired with Barramundi Shiraz from Australia. Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. June 15 Cost: Free Details: www.pacificfood.org Venue: Pacific Food & Beverage Museum, 731 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro

June 22

Gin, the Deep Dive Gin—its origins, the way it’s made, and the variety of flavors it can produce are often shrouded in mystery. Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. June 22 Cost: Free Details: www.pacificfood.org Venue: Pacific Food & Beverage Museum, 731 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro

June 26

Taste of Downtown Restaurants throughout downtown Long Beach come to a single place to offer samplesized portions of some of their best dishes, taking place in June and August in different Downtown Long Beach locations — Pine Avenue, the Promenade and the Waterfront. Time: 6 to 10 p.m. June 26, 27 Cost: Free Details: www.bit.ly/TODEV19 Venue: Pine Avenue and Promenade, Long Beach

DANCE June 15

Global Water Dances This year, more than 150 cities dance on one single day to raise awareness about the local and global water crisis, and to celebrate water in all its forms. Time: 4 p.m. June 15

June 24

The Art of Dance Showcase The Studio Art of Dance presents the CC Dance Company performance. Time: 2 and 7 p.m. June 24, 7 p.m. June 25 Cost: $17 to $23 Details: www.thestudioart ofdance.com Venue: James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance

WELLNESS June 22

Walking Meditation Join Vivian Blanco, owner of Casa Ayurveda, who will guide you through a walking meditation practice that will bring you back in touch with nature and deliver peace to your mind, body and soul. RSVP. Time: 11 a.m. June 22 Cost: Free Details: www.pvplc.org Venue: White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro

COMMUNITY June 13

Nature Center Summer Concert Series El Dorado Nature Center Concert Series begins with JP McDermott & Western Bop. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., and concerts begin at 7 p.m. Bring a picnic dinner and low back chairs to this event by the lake. Time: 7 p.m. June 13 Cost: Free Details: 562-570-1745 Venue: El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E. Spring St., Long Beach Monthly Bird Walk Stroll through the grounds of the historic rancho and watch both resident birds and seasonal migrants. Bird Walk participants will also listen to the calls and songs, and potentially observe nesting as the seasons progress. Meet in the lower parking lot at 8 a.m. Time: 8 to 9:30 a.m. June 13 Cost: Free Details: 562-206-2040; www.rancholoscerritos.org Venue: Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Road Long Beach

June 15

Pride on the Port #PopLA19 Following the success of last year’s LGBT+ flag raising ceremony in San Pedro’s Welcome Park, join the first ever Pride at the Port event to kick off Pride month in 2019. Time: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 15 Cost: $10 to $100 Details: https://tinyurl.com/

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June 16 Popfuji #2: Emerging Talent Brouwerij West summer concert series continues with eight live bands and DJ Paul E Wog. Time: 1 to 7 p.m. June 16 Cost: Free Details: www.tinyurl.com/ brouwerijwest-popfuji Venue: Brouwerij West, 110 E.

Bossa & Jazz Enjoy the greatest Bossa Nova and jazz tunes with “Along for the Ride” and special guest, Robert Kyle. Time: 7:30 p.m. June 22 Cost: $20 Details: www.tinyurl.com/ casaarjona Venue: Casa Arjona 4515 E. Harvey Way, Long Beach

Long Beach Playhouse Radio Hour Written by Harry Saltzgaver, The Annual Long Beach Playhouse Radio Hour proves to have the humor, wit, and self reference that makes it a must-see evening out. Time: 6 p.m. June 21 Cost: $75 or $125 for two Details: www.LBPlayhouse.org Venue: Union Bank Building, 400 Oceangate, Long Beach

June 20 Queen Mary Movie Night Double feature: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Each movie night offers guests an immersive cinematic experience with food trucks themed to the film and full bars. Time: 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. June 20 Cost: Free Details: www.bit.ly/ QMMovieNightSeries Venue: The Queen Mary Seawalk, 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach

Cost: Free Details: www.globalwaterdances. org. Venue: Marine Stadium Park, 5255 E. Paoli Way, Long Beach

Delirium Musicum This chamber ensemble is dedicated to providing impassioned and engaging musical performances by a young generation of top Los Angeles artists. Time: 3 p.m. June 15 Cost: Free Details: 310-316-5574; www.palosverdes.com/classical crossroads Venue: First Lutheran Church and School, 2900 W. Carson St., Torrance

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Uncommon Grounds Art@Work presents Long Beach based artist Annie Stromquist and San Pedro artist WS Milner in an exploration of the intimate and otherworldly through print and sculpture. Time: 6 p.m. June 20 Cost: Free Details: www.angelsgateart.org Venue: Angels Gate Pop Up Gallery, 100 Oceangate, Suite 375, Long Beach

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Smokin’ Grooves Festival A full day of music featuring Usher, Erykah Badu, Ella Mai and Daniel Caesar. Time: 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. June 15 Cost: $150 Details: https://www. smokingroovesfest.com Venue: Queen Mary Events Park 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach

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y48xyufn Venue: Pacific Battleship Center 250 S. Harbor Blvd., Berth 87, San Pedro Family Nature Walk Enjoy a naturalist-guided walk through the Tongva Demonstration Garden and learn how early inhabitants used native plants for survival. Then walk through restored coastal sage scrub habitat with views of Catalina. Time: 11 a.m. June 15 Cost: Free Details: RSVP www.pvplc.org Venue: White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro Family Outdoor Volunteer Event Put on your grubbies and take part in child-friendly activities to plant seeds, care for native plants and track butterflies. RSVP. Time: 11 a.m. June 15 Cost: Free Details: www.pvplc.org Venue: George F. Canyon Nature Preserve, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates Connecting Families to Tongva Culture Rancho Los Cerritos announces two family programs connected to its latest exhibit, Tevaaxa’nga (Tevaah-ha-nga) to Today: Stories of the Tongva People. Tongva artist Craig Torres will present a lecture, followed by a workshop where participants can create clapper stick instruments from elderberry bush branches. Time: 10 a.m. June 15 Cost: $8 Details: https://www.rancholos cerritos.org/tongva Venue: Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach

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City of Carson Juneteenth Celebration This is the 2019 Juneteenth rhythm and blues celebration at Mills Park in the City of Carson. There will be Classic cars, food, live entertainment and games for the children. Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 15 Cost: Free Details: 310-631-3130 Venue: Mills Park, 1340 E. Diamondale Drive, Carson

June 19

An Evening in Tuscany Dine in a five-course Italian

dinner including wine, dancing, and a cash bar. Sit back and enjoy while supporting Toberman Neighborhood Center. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. June 19 Cost: $125 Details: www.tinyurl.com/ y5m45n4a Venue: Michael’s Tuscany Restaurante, 470 W. 7th St., San Pedro Juneteenth Celebration Share this historic day listening to creative stories of significant events surrounding Juneteenth and reflect on its impact on today’s American culture. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. June 19 Cost: $10 to $15 Details: 310-243-3741; http://www.csudh.edu/olli. Venue: CSUDH College of Extended and International Education, 100 E. Victoria St., EE1300, Carson Meet the Grunion Watch silvery fish come up on the beach to spawn! Learn about the interesting mating rituals and growth of this curious fish. The Aquarium opens at 8 p.m. and an auditorium program begins at 9, followed by guided observation at the beach. Time: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. June 19 Cost: $5 Details: www.tinyurl.com/ meetthegrunions Venue: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro

June 21 Harbor City Skate Park Grand Opening Join the long anticipated grand opening of Harbor City Skate Park. Time: 5 p.m. June 21 Cost: Free Details: 310-548-7729; www.laparks.org/dos/reccenter/ facility/harborCity Venue: Harbor City Recreation Center, 24901 Frampton Ave., Harbor City Make Music Day Long Beach This event originated in France in 1982, and is celebrated in more than 750 cities in 120 countries. Every kind of musician regardless of age, experience or musical persuasion performs in streets, parks, plazas and porches to share music with the community. Time: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 21 Cost: Free Details: https://www.

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June 22 Seal Day Marine Mammal Care Center is having SEALab touch tanks, the Aquarium of the Pacific mobile aquarium and the Marine Animal Rescue truck. Bring a donation with you, https://marinemammal carecenterlosangeles.com/wishlist/ Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 22 Cost: Free Details: www.marinemammal care.org Venue: Marine Mammal Care Center 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro Gnarlytown Festival A blend of action sports, punk rock and craft beer tasting comes to LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles. Time: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. June 22 Cost: $49 to $109 Details: www.tinyurl.com/ gnarlytown Venue: LA Waterfront, Berth 46, 3011 Miner St., San Pedro South Bay Festival of the Arts Participate in hands on art, dance, theater, music and craft activities. Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 22 Cost: Free Details: www.torrancearts.org Venue: Torrance Cultural ArtsCenter, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance Juneteenth — Celebrate Freedom Join Long Beach Vice Mayor Dee Andrews and the Sixth District community for a Juneteenth celebration with live entertainment and food. Time: 12 to 4 p.m. June 22 Cost: Free Details: 562-570-6816 Venue: Martin Luther King Junior Park, 1950 Lemon Ave., Long Beach

June 23

Long Beach Makers Festival Shop handmade and independent goods from 150 plus local makers and food artisans at Patchwork Show in Long Beach. Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 23 Cost: Free Details: www.dearhandmadelife. com Venue: Long Beach Marine Stadium, 5255 E. Paoli Way, Long Beach

canneries. Senior’s father was a crane operator and his mother worked at Starkist on Terminal Island. The family moved out of workforce housing as soon as possible. Their destination: Compton, where they purchased a house for $9,500. This was before Unruh’s Civil Rights Act outlawed discrimination in housing accommodations and retail establishments, among other civic areas of life in 1959. “During that migration, people from Mississippi were going to Chicago and Detroit, while people from Texas were going to California,” Senior explained. Senior recalled a childhood fantasy, dreaming of playing guitar as well as his father playing the blues. “I was never the guitar player he was because he could play that country boy guitar like a Lightnin Hopkins and those guys,” Senior said. “I had wanted to play more modern guitar.” Senior said he acquired his playing style in Harbor City. His cousin, Jack Nelson from San Antonio, Texas came into town with his Gibson guitar

Howard Scott Sr. always dreamed of playing guitar. Courtesy Howard Scott Jr.

and taught him and his brotherin-law how to play guitar and bass guitar. In the end it was music that offered the pathway to understanding between Senior and Scotty. “When you listen to Cisco Kid, Lowrider and you hear a kind of Latino soulful sound, it’s all derived from him growing up in San Pedro and playing music in Wilmington and Harbor City with Hispanics, then of course moving to Compton,” Scotty said. “A lot of people don’t realize that whole genre of music was influenced by this whole Harbor Area.” That was like the real big

deal for musicians back in the days. That time was so important then. The climate and the way people were. You have to figure that these children were 15, 16, 17 years running in and out of these establishments. This is War’s area. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Scotty began to study music history to be able to better identify the music heavily sampled by hiphop artists, especially as the artist began raking accolades, millions of dollars and value to heavily sampled songs like Senior’s catalog of music. “I remember when Napster came out during that time,” Scotty said. “War’s music is worth more today than it was when it first came out. I started to wonder, if dad’s catalog is worth more now and you have all of these top hip-hop artists— Tu Pac, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog, Ice Cube, especially those West Coast guys — and of course, P Diddy and all them guys on the East Coast and Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson were all sampling War’s music. It gave me a sense of pride to know that my father was the source of this penmanship. A lot of these artists don’t even know the history of the music they’re sampling.”

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2019154269 The following person is doing business as:(1) Integrity Hoops Academy, 2629 S. Dolphin, San Pedro, CA 90731, Los Angeles County. Registered owners: Heather Quella, 2629 S. Dolphin, San Pedro, CA 90731. This Business is conducted by an individual. The date registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) S/. HEATHER QUELLA, owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los An-

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