Roybal to Run
For Supervisor
In Ford`s Area
Edward R. Roybal , Los Angeles
City councilman, announced today
that he will be a candidate for Los
Angeles County Supervisor in the
Third District now served by John
Anson Ford, who is retiring. The
non- partisan election will be held
next June in conjunction with ballo-
ting for the Governorship and other
statewide and Congressional offices.
" All of us regret the retirement of
Supervisor Ford" , Roybal said, that
I have had experience which can be
put to even greater use in the larger
geographical area of the County , "
Roybal declares.
" The rapid growth of the county re-
quires solutions to the problem of
retaining efficiency in government
while we seek a tax structure that
realistically represents economy and
efficiency . We must attack air pollu-
tion and traffic congestion with vigor.
We must show the foresight to provi-
de adequate water supplies and pro-
tec the county with flood controls.
" In this period of growth we must
guarantee an hones approach to land
ise and zoning. The pressure to do
otherwise in some quarters has been
enormous . We must plan for diversi-
fication of industry to balance employ-
ment changes in teh aircraft and other
industries affected by shifts in the na-
tional and international picture.
" In this age of atom and space develo-
ment we cannot forget to show proper
appreciation for the cultural and histo-
rical background of our county . And
it is important for us to bring efficincy
to that part of our county government
devoted to human welfare through agen-
cies dealing with public health , educa-
tion and problems of the aged and the
unfortunate " Royal said.
" The outlay for old age is 10 million
dollars a month which we dispense for
the Federal and State fovernments. Any
time we can assist with craft and vocatio-
nal training and rehabilitation we cut costs.
Our County Jail has bee too small for years
to care for the thousands who must be cared
for and in line with Grand Jury recommenda-
tions we must plan more adequate facilities."
The Third Supervisorial District extends
from Montebello on the east to West Hollywood.
Beside the Downtown Los Angeles business
section it includes Bell , Maywood, Bell Gardens,
Vernosn Cudahy , Belvedere, East Los Angeles,
part of Highland Park , the Sirverlake , Echo
Park and Westlake Park districts, Hollywood,
Mirable Mile and Wilshire districts .
Councilman Roybal was elected in 1949
and has been elected without opposition
the last two times. His present terms
runs until 1961 . He has been chairman
of the Council `s Public Health and Wel-
fare Committee the past eight years.
Royal Roybal was born in Alburquerque,
New Mexico and is a descendent of one
of the original founding families of the
city of Santa Fe which was given a land
grant by the King of Spain. He was rai-
sed in the Boyle Heights area and atten-
ded public schools. During the depre-
sion he was graduated fron Roosevelt
High School and then went to CCC camps
to save money for college. He later
trained in business administraction at
the University of California, Los Angeles
His interest aroused by the serious
health problem in his neighborhood,
Royal became a public health educator
with the California TS Assn.
After serving in the U.S. Army Roybal
became one of the directors of health
education for the L. A. County TB and
Health Assn. He is one of the organizers
and the first president of the Community
Service Organization which has now beco-
me a national organization.
Roybal is married. He and his wife, Lucille,
have three children: Lucille , Lillian and
Eduard R. Roybal .
Among the many groups in which be has
been active are the following: American Legion,
Boy Scouts, U.S. Mexico Health Ass., County
Committee on Human Relations , County
Cimmittes on Community Relations, Welfare
Council of Metropolitan Los Angeles , Council
for Equelity in Employment , and the Belvedere,
Hollenbeck and Downtown Co-ordinating Councils.
He has been identified with the Knights of Colum-
bus , Eastside Boys Club, Holy Family Adoption
Service and Variety Boys Club
Monday, July 27, 2009
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Adios al Da Vinci ` s Restaurant Beverly Hills
En el corazon de Bervely Hills Jose dueño del
restaurant Da Vinci invito a clientes y amigos a
que lo acompañaran. Era el ultimo dia del Da Vinci.
Dicen que no son tristes las despedidas,
pero dile a quien te lo diga que se despida. Jose
Casan oriundo de Mexico, por razones ajenas a
sus deseos ha vendido su restaurant.
El lugar sufrira los cambios de una
remodelacion. El nuevo empresario, quiere brindar
a la ciudad de Bervely Hills un moderno diseño.
Suerte a Jose Casan y Suerte al nuevo empresario
Da Vinci Ristorante was born in August of 1979 after Dominic & Antoinette De Nichillo purchased the historic space from Joe Free, a Beverly Hills Attorney.
Da Vinci had an early setback in its first year when a fire broke out in the summer of 1980! The restaurant's doors were forced to temporarily close while it repaired and remodeled. Gone were the original burgundy booths, and instead new salmon booths were introduced when Da Vinci, re-opened in November of 1981 .
Throughout the 80's and 90's, the restaurant became an iconic eatery for many celebrities and Hollywood legends including Madonna & Sean Penn, Barbara Streisand, President Jimmy Carter, Frank Sinatra, Sean Connery, and of course one of Da Vinci's most loyal and well known guests, Dean Martin.
Whenever Dean came to Da Vinci, he would simply ask for 'the usual' which, started with 2 Cutty Sarks on the rocks, an appetizer of angel hair pasta with basil and fresh tomato, a main course of fresh broiled white fish, and for dessert, homemade Tiramisu with a cup of cappuccino. Da Vinci's famous Tiramisu has quite a history of its own, using a recipe that originated when Dominic's wife, Antoinette, brought her family's secret recipe and preparation all the way from Italy. When she retired, Antoinette shared the recipe with Chef Alfredo, who started as Da Vinci's 1st Chef's helper. Alfredo was eventually promoted to 2nd Chef and finally to Executive Chef. Today Alfredo still prepares the same Tiramisu recipe that many consider to be one of the cities best. A website dedicated to those who love that fabulous dessert has listed Da Vinci's Tiramisu as "Absolutely Incredible!" They gave it a 10. Here's what they had to say: "Absolutely incredible. I will never be able to order Tiramisu at another restaurant ... it cannot possibly match this one! I am Italian, have experienced Tiramisu in all regions of Italy ... and even in Italy ... there is no comparison." (click here to go to that website and read the review) In 1984, Jose Casan began his career at Da Vinci as a busboy while he worked practicing his acting doing commercials and movies around L.A. He later was promoted to waiter and learned the ins and outs of the restaurant industry! Through the years he was the Manager and Maitre' d and when Dominic decided to sell the restaurant to Jose in 2001, he gladly accepted. Today, Jose continues to run Da Vinci with the same appreciation for fine dining, tableside service, and attention to detail that has won over customers and critics for almost three decades. Jose greets each guest as if they were coming into his own home to dine.
Chasen's, The Brown Derby, Ciro's, Dino's, Romanoff's are long gone. But Da Vinci Ristorante lives on! The idea of "going out to dinner" are words that mean an entire experience to me. Beginning with the smile you receive when you arrive to the background music, the table you sit at when dining, the person serving your meal, ambience, and of course cuisine, all bring something to your experience. That's what "Going out to Dinner" was taught to me by my parents and that's what we hope to continue to bring to our guests. A full service dining experience to remember! The way it used to be. A night out on the town.
Celebrate a birthday, anniversary, wedding, or come on that special 1st date, or just to "go out to dinner" with friends and family.
Da Vinci Beverly Hills.............Dine in Romance & Nostalgia.
We look forward to having you dine with us and become part of our Da Vinci Ristorante family!
Let us serve you. -Jose Casan
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