Week in Review: Who's Who Awards, Helicopter 'Noise Relief' and Torie Osborn's Latest Endorsement

This week in West Hollywood, California Assembly candidate Torie Osborn received another local Democratic club's key endorsement—one mired in controversy, Assemblyman Mike Feuer introduced a resolution to a bill that would restrict helicopters' flight paths and set minimum altitudes over residential areas, and John D’Amico won "Most Beloved Weho Council Member" at WeHo Confidential's first annual Who's Who Awards.

Editor's Picks:

Councilman John D’Amico, The Abbey, Revolver and Fiesta Cantina were some of the winners at Weho Confidential's first annual Monday night. The 16 awards, voted on by readers of the Weho gossip website, included "Freshest Face," "Coolest New Business," "Favorite VIP Gayte Keeper," "Hottest GoGo," and "Most Beloved Weho Council Member."

Prosecutors added Tuesday against a German national suspected in a four-night arson spree in Hollywood, West Hollywood, Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. The charges could send Harry Burkhart, 24, to prison for life.

Assemblyman Mike Feuer (D-Los Angeles) joined the chorus of voices asking Congress to do something about noisy, low-flying helicopters in Los Angeles neighborhoods, introducing a resolution Tuesday asking the California Legislature to support the proposed federal of 2011.

Longtime members said a sudden influx of new, pro-Torie Osborn members stacked the vote in her favor at their endorsement meeting Wednesday. The candidate defended the tactic.

Local Voices:

Blogger Chloe Ross offers "my overview of the pricey, cold and lacking West Hollywood Public Library" in her latest post, Feel free to comment with your opinion.

Patch's newest contributor, 21-year-old foodie Amy Castle, interviews co-owner Tom Kaplan in her first blog post. She writes: "Great service. Great variety. AMAZING FOOD. A must try."

Mark Your Calendar:

A Planning Commission meeting is on the city calendar for Thursday. The agenda includes 500 N. Orlando Ave. and 7100 Santa Monica Blvd. (Target). The meeting is taking place at 6:30 p.m. in the new Council Chambers.

In recognition of National Wear Read Day on Friday, the City of West Hollywood will join other municipalities across the country in lighting up City Hall in red for a week to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke.

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