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The woman died at the scene and has not been identified, but a spokesperson for the Sheriff’s department described her as being in her 30s
By Paulo Murillo | WEST HOLLYWOOD – A female pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in West Hollywood at the 8900 Block of W. Sunset Boulevard near the Hammond Street intersection. The incident occurred at roughly 12:30 a.m Tuesday morning.
A dark grey steel metallic Honda Pilot after striking the woman, who was sent flying a hundred or so feet, then smashed into another vehicle. The street was covered with shattered glass.
According to eye witnesses, it was a quiet early Tuesday morning on the Sunset Strip when West Hollywood Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a pedestrian being stuck by a vehicle. Witnesses told media outlets that arrived that deputies performed CPR before the motionless woman was covered from view with a white sheet.
The driver and a passenger remained on scene and one witness told KTLA 5: “She got hit by a car in front of me,” the witness, who did not wish to be identified, said. He added that the victim was “shot almost a quarter of a block after she got hit, like, boom, hit really hard, flew.”
The woman died at the scene and has not been identified, but a spokesperson for the Sheriff’s department described her as being in her 30s.
The preceding article was previously published by WeHo Times and is republished by permission.
Deputies arrest pair of mobile phone thieves in West Hollywood
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Patrolling the bar and restaurant district deputies spotted a suspect described in previous thefts & approached him & his female companion
WEST HOLLYWOOD – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies working out of the WeHo substation arrested a pair of pickpocket thieves last week and recovered 17 stolen mobile phones.
Patrolling the bar and restaurant district, WeHo Station Deputies from its LASD Entertainment Policing Team (EPT) spotted a suspect described in previous thefts and approached him and his female companion.
According to the LASD in a series of twitter posts when the EPT deputies approached Santa Monica Blvd and Robertson Blvd, they saw the male who resembled a pickpocket suspect from past incidents. The EPT Team contacted the suspect and the female, who were startled. Deputies saw the female throw away a cell phone behind a dumpster. They were detained pending a phone theft investigation.
At the conclusion of the investigation, the EPT Team recovered 17 stolen phones. Last night the team was able to return 5 phones to victims. Both adults were arrested for grand theft.
Last night the #WeHo Station EPT Team was on foot patrol checking #WeHoNightLife bars. When they approached Santa Monica Blvd and Robertson Blvd, they saw a male who resembled a pickpocket suspect from past incidents. pic.twitter.com/sx7GcYPg5q
Free Document Shredding and Electronic Waste Collection Event, Pickleball Tournament at Plummer Park, Sunday Evening Concert Series Continues
WEST HOLLYWOOD – The City of West Hollywood will host the SPCA-LA Low-Cost Vaccination Clinic at the West Hollywood Community Center at Plummer Park, located at 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard, in the outdoor patio area.
The clinic will take place on Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Masks are not required, but are recommended for COVID-19 health and safety. Stay home if you are feeling ill. Clinic staff will be wearing masks, gloves, and face shields. Exam areas will be sanitized between clients and hand sanitizer will be available.
All dogs must be on a leash or in a carrier; all cats must be in carriers. Participants are advised to bring medical records for dogs and cats, if such documents are in possession. Cash and credit cards are accepted.
* Services are available first-come, first-served, while supplies last. ** Registration not included. *** CIV and Lepto vaccines requires boosters. Please make an appointment with your vet for the booster 2-4 weeks after initial vaccine.
The Los Angeles County Animal Care & Control Department has also opened eligibility for the Dog and Cat Spay/Neuter Voucher Program to West Hollywood residents. More information, voucher values, and the voucher application is available in PDF format on the County website. Los Angeles County Code §10.20.350 requires all residents of unincorporated areas in Los Angeles County (this includes West Hollywood) to have their dogs and cats older than four months of age spayed or neutered.
For more information about the voucher program email [email protected] or call (562) 345-0321.
For additional information, please contact Dan Mick, the City of West Hollywood’s Code Compliance Supervisor, at (323) 848-6882 or at [email protected] .
For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please call TTY (323) 848-6496.
The City of West Hollywood is continuing its 2022 Summer Sounds Free Outdoor Concert Series, which takes place on select Sunday evenings at 5 p.m. through Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Plummer Park, located at 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard, in West Hollywood.
The next concert in the series will feature the all-female salsa band, Las Chikas on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at 5 p.m. Las Chikas is comprised of some of the most talented female musicians in Los Angeles. Salsa never looked so good in Southern California; a melting pot of cultures and ethnicity come together to give birth to a multicultural female band that sets the stage on fire! Las Chikas has performed in several Southern California cities and special events, including the San Jose Jazz Festival, for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Anaheim Angels, the Los Angeles Latin Jazz Music Festival, and Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
ARKAI will perform on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 5 p.m. ARKAI’s genre-bending music fuses classical virtuosity with contemporary technology, forging new possibilities for what a violin and cello can be. Winners of the 2021 Astral Artists National Auditions, their past engagements have included performances at The MET Breuer, Rockwood Music Hall, Juilliard School, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the 92nd Street Y. Letters from COVID, their electronic debut composition, was featured at [email protected] for a global audience of more than 30,000 people from 182 countries. ARKAI is currently creating its debut album, Aurora, in collaboration with seven-time Grammy-nominated producer Joel Hamilton.
Ella Luna performs on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at 5 p.m. Ella Luna is a singer/songwriter from Denver, Colorado, combining intimate vocals, raw instruments, and intricate lyrical work. Denver Thread says, “Ella Luna pairs jazz and dream pop with a sincere & smooth indie lyrical and musical style that recalls up and coming artists like Lucy Dacus or Lindsey Jordan on first blush. But then seasons that mix with vocals that lilt with tired tears just underneath her tongue at times, and with the vigorous power of an Amy Winehouse or a Norah Jones at others, but she always sounds real, and herself.”
The City of West Hollywood’s Summer Sounds Concert Series finale on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at 5 p.m. will feature M&M The Afro-Persian Experience (Mehdi Bagheri & Marcus L. Miller). The Afro-Persian Experience is a duo featuring Persian kamancheh master Mehdi Bagheri and artist/percussionist Marcus L. Miller. Based in Southern California, the group was formed in 2016. The music consists of all original compositions created by Bagheri & Miller. It is deeply rooted in the traditions of ancient Persia and Africa. Their unique sound results from the natural contrast of their individual musical styles as well as the expression of their passion for the music. This concert is presented in partnership with Grand Performances supported by an arts grant from the City of West Hollywood.
The City of West Hollywood’s 2022 Summer Sounds Free Outdoor Concert Series is organized by the City of West Hollywood’s Arts Division. Summer Sounds concerts are free to attend; RSVPs are not required but are requested. Seating will not be available. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnics, picnic blankets, and low chairs. Masks and social distancing recommended.
For additional information about the performers and to view the series, please visit www.weho.org/summersounds
For more information about WeHo Sounds please contact Joy Tribble, the City of West Hollywood’s Arts Technician, at (323) 848-6360 or at [email protected] .
For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please call TTY (323) 848-6496.
The City of West Hollywood will host a free document and electronic waste collection event for residents and businesses. Community members are invited to bring confidential files and unwanted electronics, including hard drives, for shredding and recycling.
E-waste will be handled by certified electronics recycler, Homeboy Recycling, in a way that protects the planet and keeps data safe while creating jobs for people in the region facing serious barriers to employment. All electronics are accepted, with the exception of hazardous materials, large appliances, thermostats, light bulbs, and batteries.
The free event will take place on Saturday, July 23, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center employee parking lot, located at 355 N. San Vicente Boulevard. This is a drive-through event. All e-waste and documents must be in the trunk prior to arrival.
This event will adhere to COVID-19 guidelines from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and California Department of Public Health. Masks are recommended, but not required.
For more information, please contact Matt Magener, Environmental Programs Coordinator, City of West Hollywood, at (323) 848-6894 or at [email protected] .
For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please call TTY (323) 848-6496.
The City of West Hollywood is bringing June Pride season into July! In collaboration with Tennacity, the City will host its first Pride Pickleball Tournament at Plummer Park, located at 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard. The Tournament will take place on Saturday, July 9, 2022 and Sunday, July 10, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The Plummer Park pickleball courts are located at the north end of Plummer Park, closest to Fountain Avenue.
Divisions include beginner, intermediate, and advanced. All categories of men’s and women’s doubles will be played on Saturday, July 9. All categories of men’s and women’s singles, and mixed doubles will be played on Sunday, July 10. Specially designed Pride medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each division. All registered players will receive a gift bag with various Pride inspired items. Registration is $35 for singles, and $20 per person for doubles. To register and for more information, call (323) 848-6546 or send an email to [email protected] .
Pickleball courts are now a feature of two public parks in the City of West Hollywood:
1) Plummer Park, located at 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard, has five newly resurfaced and lighted pickleball courts and a small pro-shop where pickleball and tennis-related services are offered to the community; and
2) West Hollywood Park, located 647 N. San Vicente Boulevard, has six newly resurfaced and lighted pickleball courts situated on the rooftop of its West Hollywood Park Five-Story Parking Structure. Pickleball play and programming will be coming soon to this location.
Pickleball court reservations are available and can be made in advance. Prices are $8/hour (or $4/half hour) for Plummer Park and reservations can be made utilizing the playbypoint app or at www.playbypoint.com under the name Tennacity at West Hollywood: Plummer Park. Residents may reserve courts up to seven days in advance; non-residents may reserve up to five days in advance.
For more information about the City’s pickleball and tennis courts, please visit www.weho.org/community/recreation-services/pickleball and www.weho.org/community/recreation-services/tennis.
For additional information, please contact Michael Gasca, City of West Hollywood Recreation Coordinator, at (323) 848-6546 or at [email protected] .
For more information about Tennacity and pickleball and tennis programming, please visit www.tennacity.com or email [email protected]
For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please call TTY (323) 848-6496.
Community meeting regarding FY2022-23 & FY2023-24 Budget, In-Person Social Justice Task Force Community Listening Sessions & more
WEST HOLLYWOOD – The City of West Hollywood and the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce (WHCC) annually partner on a State of The City event to engage the City’s business leaders and the community at-large in a conversation about new initiatives, economic trends, and innovations in West Hollywood.
State of The City 2022 will examine the theme Resourceful. Resilient. Ready for the Future! and will take place at The London West Hollywood on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Tickets are $95; for more information and to purchase tickets for State of The City 2022, visit https://www.wehochamber.com/state-of-the-city.
City of West Hollywood Mayor Lauren Meister and West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Chair, Nick Rimedio, will provide welcoming remarks. West Hollywood City Manager David A. Wilson will present the State of The City keynote address. More than 300 local business leaders are expected to attend.
Aimed at Local Business Leaders, the Event Embraces the Theme: ‘Resourceful. Resilient. Ready for the Future!’ and will feature a ‘Building Business Resiliency’ Panel Discussion
Mayor Meister will also moderate a “Building Business Resiliency” panel discussion focusing on the foundation of business resilience, which allows for quick adaption to risks and disruptions, while maintaining key business workflows and safeguarding employees. Experts will discuss best practices and strategies for businesses, changing trends in economic development, and resources to prepare for the next extreme challenge to the business community.
The City of West Hollywood has been taking extensive steps to support local businesses and workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The City has also produced a Toolkit For West Hollywood Businesses affected by the pandemic. A PDF of the kit can be downloaded, along with links to guidance for businesses and workplaces, from the City’s website at www.weho.org/business.
The West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce supports and promotes a community environment where commerce can flourish. The Chamber fosters prosperity and champions local business by providing resources and leadership to advance activity through economic development. For more information, please visit www.wehochamber.com. For additional information about the State of The City 2022 event, please contact the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce at (323) 650-2688. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please call TTY (323) 848-6496.
The City of West Hollywood is getting the word out that Metro will be updating the community on the formal Environmental Impact Report (EIR) process underway for the Northern Extension of the Crenshaw/LAX line (Crenshaw North), the project that will bring Metro rail service to West Hollywood.
Metro is hosting two virtual community meetings to share updates about some of its work to date. Metro will collect additional public input, which will ultimately help to determine the final route for the project. Depending on the route selected, West Hollywood could be served by just one station on the eastern municipal boundary of the City, or there could be as many as four underground rail stations throughout the City. Residents, businesses, community members, and stakeholders are encouraged to attend one of the meetings to share thoughts about what destinations and route alternatives should be served by future rail service. Upcoming meetings will take place, as follows:
For community members who cannot attend a virtual meeting, feedback may be submitted to Metro directly at [email protected] or call Metro’s project hotline at (213) 418-3093. For more information about the project, to sign up for project updates, or to send Metro a comment, visit www.weho.org/metro.
For approximately six years, the City of West Hollywood has been working with West Hollywood Advocates for Metro Rail (WHAM), the All on Board Coalition, and the City of Los Angeles to build support for Metro’s Crenshaw North project and connecting the Crenshaw/LAX rail line with Mid City, West Hollywood, the Metro Red Line station at Hollywood & Highland in Hollywood, and the Hollywood Bowl.
Metro is in the middle of a legally required environmental study to analyze the potential impacts of the rail project and to inform its decision as it prepares to select the final route that the rail project will take between Mid City Los Angeles, West Hollywood, and Hollywood. During the upcoming meetings, Metro will report back on public input it received during the environmental scoping period in 2021, present refinements to the design for the project, and solicit additional public feedback on the project and route alternatives one final time before launching into the next phase of their environmental study and project engineering work. Once the current environmental process is complete, the Metro Board will decide on a final project definition and route known as Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA).
Of the three routes under consideration (La Brea, Fairfax, and the Fairfax-San Vicente Hybrid), the City of West Hollywood supports the Fairfax-San Vicente Hybrid alignment that would serve more West Hollywood residents and businesses as well as more of the key regional destinations, healthcare and cultural resources, and job centers in nearby areas of Los Angeles compared to the other routes being considered. The outcome of this Metro decision will have a huge impact on mobility, accessibility, and economic development in West Hollywood, and the City encourages all West Hollywood residents and stakeholders to make their voices heard in Metro’s process.
The regional impact of Crenshaw North cannot be underestimated. It will have a strong impact on many communities that are currently underserved by access to high quality transit service and will more conveniently connect the Los Angeles International Airport to the San Fernando Valley. It will also mean more mobility options to and from the City of West Hollywood and more convenient access to key healthcare and employment centers such as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the Pacific Design Center, as well as cultural and entertainment destinations such as the Grove and the Hollywood Bowl. With the highest ridership estimates of any light rail project in the country Crenshaw North will provide more equitable and convenient regional access and improve the overall efficiency of the transit system, which will benefit transit-dependent residents throughout the metropolitan area.
For a summary about routes under consideration, and why the City supports the San Vicente (Hybrid) route, watch this one-minute video on the City of West Hollywood’s WeHoTV YouTube channel: Finish The Line: A Route to Connect More People to More Places.
To learn about the numerous benefits of the proposed project, watch Let’s Finish The Line: Bringing Metro Rail to WeHo. More detailed information about the City’s efforts to accelerate the project is available at www.weho.org/rail.
For additional information about West Hollywood Advocates for Metro Rail (WHAM), please visit www.whamrail.com. For additional information about the All on Board Coalition, please visit www.allonboardcoalition.com.For more information about the City’s Metro efforts, please contact David Fenn, City of West Hollywood Associate Planner, at (323) 848-6336 or at [email protected] .
For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please call TTY (323) 848-6496.
Community members are invited to learn about the City’s budget priorities and key initiatives and provide input for Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24 at an upcoming virtual community meeting. City staff will present the City Manager Recommended Budget for the two upcoming fiscal years.
The City Budget Discussion will take place on Monday, June 20, 2022 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. West Hollywood community members are urged to join; there will be time for questions from participants as well as discussion regarding priorities and key initiatives. The virtual meeting will be hosted on the City’s Zoom platform. To Join: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87179250847 (Meeting ID: 871 7925 0847). The meeting is free and open to the public; public comment is welcome. For more information, please visit the City’s calendar: www.weho.org/calendar.
The preliminary City Manager Recommended Budget for Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24 is available for review on the City of West Hollywood’s website at www.weho.org/budget. The City Council of the City of West Hollywood will consider this budget as a scheduled agenda item at its next regular meeting on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 6 p.m. The agenda to this meeting will be made posted at www.weho.org/councilagendas in advance of the meeting.
In addition, the City of West Hollywood’s current year annual operating Budget and Capital Work Plan is available online in an interactive format at www.weho.org/budget (click the “Approved FY2021-2022 Budget” link at the center of the page). The online budget provides easily accessible information about budgeted City revenues and expenditures in a user-friendly format.For more information about the City Budget Discussion, please call (323) 848-6467 or email [email protected] .
For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing please call TTY (323) 848-6496.
The City of West Hollywood invites the community to attend the Social Justice Task Force Community Listening Sessions in June and July.
The first listening session will be held virtually on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 6 p.m., via the Zoom platform, and will be livestreamed on the City’s YouTube channel. The second listening session will be held in-person on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at 6 p.m., at Plummer Park’s Fiesta Hall, located at 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard.
The purpose of Social Justice Task Force Community Listening Sessions is to give residents and community members the opportunity to provide feedback and input on the Task Force’s recommendations before they are finalized and presented to the City Council for review.
To view and participate in the virtual community listening session via Zoom please go to the Social Justice Task Force Meeting Zoom Link. Upon entering the meeting, please make sure to turn off video and mute audio. If you wish to make a public comment, please email Jasmine Duckworth at [email protected] no later than Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at 2 p.m. to be added to the Public Speaker List for the meeting. Please include your name, the phone number from which you will be calling if applicable, and which item you would like to speak on. To provide public comment offline via telephone, please call in and remember to place your phone on mute: Dial-in phone number: 1 (669) 900- 6833, Meeting ID: 859 4164 1823, enter the Passcode: 436827, and press the pound sign (#). Dial-in 10 minutes before the meeting starts. If special assistance to participate in this meeting is required, (e.g., an American Sign Language interpreter for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing), you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City TTY line is (323) 848-6496.
To participate in the in-person community listening session at Plummer Park, please email Jasmine Duckworth at [email protected] no later than Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at 2 p.m. to be added to the Public Speaker List for the meeting.
In an effort to increase community engagement and amplify the voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in the West Hollywood community, the City Council of the City of West Hollywood approved the creation of a Social Justice Task Force to identify social and racial inequities and issues, and provide policy recommendations to the City Council. The Social Justice Task Force convened its first meeting in May 2021, and has held 13 regular meetings to-date. The Task Force has received presentations from numerous City Departments and Divisions on City programming, resources, and services, and has established three subcommittees based on identified priority areas. The Economic/Community Development, Public Safety, and Housing & Homelessness and Social Services subcommittees have met regularly in working towards the goal of creating policy recommendations that address systemic racism and social equity in West Hollywood.
More information about the Social Justice Task Force can be accessed at www.weho.org/city-government/boards-commissions/committees-and-task-forces/social-justice-task-force.
The City of West Hollywood has an unwavering commitment to responding proactively to the unique needs of its diverse community, creatively finding solutions to managing its urban environment, and is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the well-being of the community. The City strives for quality in all actions in setting the highest goals and standards. Two of the Core Values of the City are: Respect and Support for People and Responsiveness to the Public. The City recognizes and celebrates the diversity of its community by treating all individuals with respect for their personal dignity and by providing a wide array of specialized services. The City promotes mutual respect, courtesy, and thoughtfulness in all interactions. The City holds itself accountable to members of its community and is committed to actively seeking public participation. The City promotes a public process whereby it can respond to the community’s needs while balancing competing interests and diverse opinions. For additional information about the Social Justice Task Force, please contact Jasmine Duckworth, the City of West Hollywood’s Community Programs Coordinator, at (323) 848-6559 or at [email protected] .
For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing please call TTY (323) 848-6496.
The City of West Hollywood welcomes William (Bill) Moulder as Captain of the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Captain Moulder began his appointment as Captain in late May 2022, following the promotion of former Captain Edward C. Ramirez, who was promoted to Commander within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department earlier this year.
“I want to congratulate Bill Moulder on his appointment to lead the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station as its new Captain,” said City of West Hollywood Mayor Lauren Meister. “For nearly four years, he has served our community skillfully as the Station Lieutenant and his promotion to Captain is great news. Public safety is our single-most important concern in West Hollywood and Captain Moulder is a law enforcement veteran who is highly respected by our community. He knows West Hollywood and its unique challenges, and I look forward to continuing our work with him in his new leadership role at the Station.”
Captain Moulder has more than 30 years of law enforcement experience, having joined the ranks of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in 1991. After the Sheriff’s Academy, he worked at Court Services and then in Custody Division at North County Correctional Facility (NCCF). He has worked at Palmdale, Lancaster, and West Hollywood Sheriff’s Stations at a Patrol Deputy. He was a Field Training Officer and Detective at West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station.
Captain Moulder has worked the Sheriff’s Legislative Unit where he ran legislation in Sacramento, and he has worked at Medical Services Bureau, Risk Management Bureau, and Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station all through several ranks. He was the project manager for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s implementation of Assembly Bill 953, the Racial and Identity Profiling Act. His Team created the Sheriff’s Automated Contact Reporting (SACR) system. Captain Moulder has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from the University of Southern California.
The City of West Hollywood contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement. The West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station is located at 780 N. San Vicente Boulevard. For more information about the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station, please call (310) 855-8850 or visit www.wehosheriff.com.
For information about the City of West Hollywood’s Public Safety programs and initiatives, download “Public Safety in the City of West Hollywood” at www.weho.org/home/showdocument?id=42465 or visit the City’s Public Safety Department website area at www.weho.org/publicsafety.For more information, please call the City of West Hollywood’s Public Safety Department at (323) 848-6414 or contact Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station Captain William (Bill) Moulder at (310) 855-8850 or [email protected] .
For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please call TTY (323) 848-6496.
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