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SPLIT DECISION — Board of Education President Howard Goldstein, pictured standing in the future parking lot beneath Horace Mann’s new school building now under construction, considers how he will vote in support of accelerating Measure E bonds. Incoming Superintendent Steve Kessler, current Horace Mann principal, came out in support of immediate bond acceleration last week. On Tuesday, the board is prepared to tackle a solution to help ensure student safety with a vote authorizing the sale of $190 million in Measure E bonds that voters previously said OK to in 2008.

Beverly Hills middle school students competed in the state Science Olympiad. 4

City Council Seeks Control Of B.H. Employees Outside Work

The Cultural Heritage Commission designated two new historic landmarks. 5

Dodgers CF Joc Pederson visited fans at the Beverly Connection’s Time Warner Cable office. 17 •Real Estate •Sports •Birthdays

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By Victoria Talbot At the request of Beverly Hills Mayor Julian Gold, Vice Mayor John Mirisch and Councilmember Lili Bosse, the City is revisiting the rules governing outside employment for executive employees. “I am dismayed by things that have occurred,” said Councilmember Nancy Krasne. “I would have put this on the agenda, too. We cannot have department heads put in a position of conflict of interest.” “One example that has received recent attention involved the Police Chief consulting for a business that, subsequent to engaging the Police Chief, provided security services to the Beverly Hills Unified School District. Other

examples include scuba diving instruction; teaching, including online course instruction to graduate students at local universities; and real estate broker,” wrote City Attorney Larry Wiener in the staff report for the agenda item. The current City ordinance follows California state law, Government Code Section 1126, permitting outside employment with approval by a supervisor. The City’s municipal code 2-5-212 states that outside employment approval shall be granted “by the employees department head and the director of human services,” annually. Currently all City employees (see ‘OUTSIDE CONSULTING’ page 22)

Beverly Hills Elder: Max Webb, Voice For Israel, Businessman Part 31 in a series on Beverly Hills residents who have grown with the Centennial City.

George Christy, Page 6 In Her Second Memoir, A Fine Romance, Candice Bergen Cautions Women Over 50 About Making Choices. French Speaking Candice Lives Between New York And France Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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Are Bond Sales A Good Thing? The Courier Examines Measure E

Wally is one of the adoptable pets presented this week by FreshPet. 4

Green Payment Solutions held a grand welcoming party last week. 5

SINCE 1965

By Laura Coleman Before departing from Max Webb’s Beverly Hills office to take The Courier to lunch at Canters Deli on Fairfax, where he orders a tongue sandwich, the successful 98-year-old philanthropist gingerly rolls up his left arm dress shirt sleeve to reveal the tattoo he received in 1943 at AuschwitzBirkenau, one of 18 Nazi camps from which he survived during the Holocaust. “My number is here–I wear it with pride,” he says simply, the 145223 tattoo a powerful reminder of the 6 million Jewish lives that were lost because humanity allowed it to happen. The Beverly Hills businessman, who still signs the checks from within his enviable office at the corner of Wilshire and San Vi-

Max Webb

cente Boulevards, which he originally moved into with his now deceased partners and brothers-inlaw Nathan and David Shapell when the innovative office building opened in 1971, is one of the Jewish community’s most generous philanthropists. Indeed, in addition to helping create strong centers of (see ‘MAX WEBB’ page 21)

By Laura Coleman Roughly six months ago, a State of California Seismic Mitigation Program (SSMP) report identified 14 buildings of the Beverly Hills Unified School District that are seismically unsafe. Multiple experts have since told the BHUSD Board of Education that in the event of an earthquake above 3.5 on the Richter scale, depending on its epicenter, those 14 buildings are at risk of major structural damage including collapse. In that case, serious injury and even death can be expected. How and when to fund required repairs or replacement of buildings is now the question before the Board. Next Tuesday, the Board will vote whether to exercise the authority granted it by the voters to sell the remaining unsold $190 million of Measure E bonds. The 2008 vote author-

ized a total sale of $334 million of the bonds to fund the repair, reconstruction or replacement of seismically-impaired school buildings. The sale of the remaining unsold bonds is controversial because the BHUSD board in 2008 issued statements assuring Beverly Hills taxpayers that the rate they would pay on the bonds would not increase. If sold now, the tax rate will increase substantially although the actual dollar amount may or may not be significant depending upon the property and the taxpayer. The original tax rate projections assumed periodic sales of additional bonds over time as property values increased and generated additional revenue from the same rate. The Board has been (see ‘MEASURE E’ page 22)

The Beverly Wilshire - Still Pretty After All These Years This year, The Courier celebrates 50 years in the community. Throughout the year, we will honor the legacy of excellence in Beverly Hills’ heritage businesses that have called the City their home since 1965 or earlier. By Matt Lopez accomplished during the last The Beverly Wilshire is a two-plus decades, and there Beverly Hills historic landmark has been a lot, it is still in large for a variety of reasons, but part always going to be known, give the hotel credit for one more than anything else, for thing – it hasn’t forgotten about Pretty Woman. “We’ve always enjoyed its bread and butter. No matter how many great our relationship with the movie things The Beverly Wilshire has (see ‘BEVERLY WILSHIRE’ page 21)

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FA S H I O N I S TA S ALERT — Peter Facinelli and Anna Friel, along with Ciara previewed the fashions displayed during the 2015 NBC Universal Summer Press Day at the Langham Hotel. For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

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The City’s in-lieu parking program currently allows owners of properties located within the Business Triangle that meet certain criteria to pay into the City’s in-lieu parking fund rather than provide all required parking spaces on-site. The proposed Ordinance would amend Article 33 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to add areas along five commercial corridors as additional districts that qualify for participation in the City’s existing in-lieu parking program. The additional areas consist of: •

The area consisting of properties that front on, or have a street side lot line adjacent to South Beverly Drive north of Olympic Boulevard and south of Wilshire Boulevard, including the properties facing Olympic Boulevard between South Beverly Drive and El Camino Drive and the properties facing Olympic Boulevard between South Beverly Drive and Reeves Drive. • The area consisting of the properties that front on, or have a street side lot line adjacent to South Robertson Boulevard north of Whitworth Drive and south of Wilshire Boulevard, • The area consisting of the properties that front on South Santa Monica Boulevard west of Wilshire Boulevard and east of Moreno Drive, • The area consisting of the properties that front on, or have a street side lot line adjacent to Wilshire Boulevard west of San Vicente Boulevard and east of Crescent Drive, and • The area consisting of the properties that front on, or have a street side lot line adjacent to Olympic Boulevard west of Robertson Boulevard and east of South Rexford Drive, including the three commercial lots on each side of Doheny Drive that are north of the intersection of Doheny Drive and Olympic Boulevard, and the two commercial lots on each side of Doheny Drive that are south of the intersection of Doheny Drive and Olympic Boulevard. This Ordinance has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The adoption and implementation of the Ordinance is eligible for a class 5 categorical exemption for minor changes in land use limitations and will not have a significant environmental impact. Accordingly, the City Council will consider the recommendation to find the Ordinance exempt from the environmental review requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15305 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

At the public hearing, the City Council will hear and consider all comments. All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. Please note that if you challenge the City’s action in regards to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the end of the public hearing.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE: TIME:

April 23, 2015 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard LOCATION: Commission Meeting Room 280A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its REGULAR meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2015, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider:

A request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the establishment of an educational institution (Mathnasium) within the mini shopping center located at 8950 Olympic Boulevard, on the south side of Olympic Boulevard between La Peer Drive and Almont Drive. The proposed educational institution would occupy approximately 990 square feet of floor area on the first floor of the existing mini shopping center. The request would allow the educational institution to offer tutoring to students on a small group basis. Pursuant to Beverly Hills Municipal Code §10-3-1604, educational institutions may be located in the C3 zone of the City with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. This project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption for operational changes within an existing commercial facility, and the project has been determined not to have a significant environmental impact and is exempt from the provisions of CEQA. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission. According to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the Commission's action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Timothea Tway, Associate Planner, Community Development Department, at 310.285.1122 or ttway@beverlyhills.org. The case file is on file at the Community Development Department and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Alek Miller, Assistant Planner in the Planning Division at (310) 285-1196, or by email at amiller@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the project plans and associated application materials are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk

Sincerely, Michele McGrath, Principal Planner

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Beverly Hills Water Conservation Is On Track And Doing ‘Auspiciously Well’ By Victoria Talbot

With increasingly Spartan measures being instituted statewide, the City of Beverly Hills water conservation efforts are surprisingly on track. Contrary to remarks made and later retracted by the Los Angeles Times last week, Beverly Hills has done auspiciously well in alerting citizens and implementing measure to reform the way water is consumed, stored and delivered. SCIENCE OLYMPIAD– BHUSD middle school teams from El Rodeo, Hawthorne, Horace For example, said Trish Rhay, assisMann and Beverly Vista (students pictured above) competed in the State Science tant director of Public Works Services Olympiad this week. Beverly Vista took fourth place in the roller coaster competition and for Infrastructure and Field Operations, sixth in wheeled vehicle competition. Horace Mann ended up fourth in green generation Beverly Hills residents have a ‘water and sixth in meteorology. Beverly Vista finished 2st overall and Horace Mann was 23rd. El tracker’ that can send an email when they begin to reach a self-regulated tarRodeo finished in 29th. get. For Earth Day Sunday, April 19, the City will be releasing a new version of the tracker for customers. The City is pro-active in leak detec-

Beverly Hills’ First Estate Announces 27th Annual Garden Tour ‘Masterpiece’ By Laura Coleman The Friends of Robinson Gardens are hard at work to ensure that for one day, specifically, Saturday, May 16, garden enthusiasts can experience an epic journey into the creations of four glorious properties, in addition to Robinson Gardens at this year’s upcoming Garden Tour, aptly named “Masterpieces.” The annual event, now in its 27th year, will this year include a tour of Beverly Hills’ first estate, in addition to a classic home neighboring The Beverly Hills Hotel and estates nestled in three separate canyons - Coldwater, Stone

and Benedict. “This year’s Garden Tour will have certified masterpieces; three historic homes in addition to our own,” said Maralee Beck, last year’s recipient of the Friends of Robinson Gardens’ “Spirit of Beverly Hills Award.” “The Beverly House” boasts lavish reflecting pools and old growth trees in gardens laid out by Paul Thiene in the 1920s for William Randolph Hearst and Marion Davies. “Hernando’s Hideaway,” built by Gable & Wyant for the owner of the Beverly Hills Hotel and

WALLY WANTS YOU– Wally is a 10-pound, 8-week old, Labrador/Spaniel mix puppy. Those interested in adopting him may call Shelter Hope at 805-379-3538. ShelterHopePetShop.org is growing. A new rescue only pet store is opening April 16 at the Westfield Valencia Town Center. Thank you Beverly Hills for supporting humane pet stores and adopting rescue animals!

Heidi and Helmut are 3-year-old purebred German Shepherds who would like to stay together. Call 310-278-2935.

Archer is a 2-yearold male Lhasa Apso mix who is an expert cuddler. Call 310-278-2935

Jax is a healthy, neutered, orange longhaired tabby cat, Sally is a healthy, 4-yearwho is microchipped and exold spayed Siamese tremely friendly. Call 310Snowshoe cat with blue 271-2222 eyes, that is miThese four animals are available crochipped and social- through the Amanda Foundation ized. Call 310-271-2222 and Pet Food Express.

(see ‘WATER CONSERVATION’ page 16)

Metro Buses Steamroll Across Wilshire Boulevard’s Curb Lane, Motorists Beware

(see ‘ROBINSON GARDENS’ page 14)

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tion, sending out automated alerts when it identifies a leak in the system. “This has saved over 60 million gallons over the last two years,” said Rhay. Inspectors audit and inform customers when problems are detected, she said. The next step is the City’s Water Enterprise Conservation Program. Beverly Hills is considering an enhanced rebate program for homeowners who remove turf and replace it with drought-resistant landscaping. “We do have a different dynamic here,” said Rhay, in response to the allegations that, “Wealthy Californians are ‘lacking a sense that we are all in this [drought] together,’” according to Stephanie Pincetl, “who worked on the UCLA water-use study,” said the L.A. Times.

ON THE BUS — L.A’s Mayor Eric Garcetti, Councilman Paul Koretz and County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas were among the leaders on hand for Tuesday's ribbon cutting ceremony to announce the opening of the second phase of the Wilshire Bus Rapid Transit Project.

By Laura Coleman As of Wednesday morning, motorists driving into and from Beverly Hills on Wilshire Boulevard are no longer allowed to drive on five miles of concrete curbside lanes newly designated for Metro Rapid buses weekdays from 7-9 a.m. and 4-7 p.m. City spokesperson Therese Kosterman said Metro did not include Beverly Hills when the busonly lane was initially proposed. “The reason given at the time is that it was applying for a grant with a deadline that did not allow enough time to coordinate with Beverly Hills,” she said. At a press conference outside the La Brea Tar Pits at the Page Museum held Tuesday morning to announce the opening of Phase Two of Metro’s Wilshire Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project, Los Angeles Mayor and Metro Board Chair Eric Garcetti said motorists who don't abide the “Bus Only” signs now lining Wilshire would be warned for the first two weeks; after that, he said, peak-hour curb lane transgressors will be ticketed. (see ‘WILSHIRE BUS LANES’ page 14)

RECOGNIZING EVERYONE WHO HAS SERVED–A Veteran’s Memorial that will form a base for the Henri Alfred Jacquemart Hunters and Hounds sculpture. Erected circa 1925, the sculpture serves as a memorial to the son of a Beverly Hills resident killed in the Battle of Chateau Thierry in 1917. The new base will feature five plaques representing every branch of the military and is designed by Beverly Gardens Park restoration landscape architect Mia Lehrer and Associates. The proposal reflects a generous gift for the memorial and is supported by the Beverly Gardens Park Restoration Project, Friends of Beverly Gardens Park and founder Steve Gordon and Beverly Hills 9/11 memorial committee members.

Infiniti Of Beverly Hills To Host ‘Cause For Paws’ Fundraiser To Save Animals By Matt Lopez Infini of Beverly Hills is putting its best “paw” forward April 30 when it hosts “Cause for Paws,” a fundraiser to benefit Karma Rescue (www.karmarescue.org), a Los Angeles-based 501(c)3 animal rescue organization, which saves animals in need and works to place them in permanent homes. The event runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Infiniti of Beverly Hills showroom, 8825 Wilshire Blvd.

Seth Waskow, who recently returned to the helm as general manager of the dealership, said: “It is an honor to be back and host this special event benefitting Karma Rescue.” Karma Rescue will have its adoptable dogs showcased, and the event will include live music, “doggy and me” psychic readings, food and drinks, “doggy hors d’oeuvres”, a silent auction and much more.

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L.A. Building Officials Find Additional Violations At 901 Strada Vecchia

GO GREEN – Green Payment Solutions held its Grand Welcoming event last Thursday, at the Sofitel Beverly Hills. The event included a performance by local singer and former Courier employee Jon Paul Puno, who was joined by “surprise crooner” Vice Mayor John Mirisch. Pictured (from left): Eddie Rabin, Ron Stone, Ronit Stone, Tristan DeMers (VP Finance of Green Payment Solutions), Todd Okum, Laurie Okum, April Jergens, and John Mirisch.

City Designates Two New Landmarks – Kronish House and ‘Celluloid’ By Victoria Talbot On Tuesday, the Beverly Hills City Council gave final approval for landmark status to the 1954 Kronish House - the very home that prompted the City to create the Cultural Heritage Commission. In addition, the City also landmarked for inclusion in the Local Register of Historic Properties the monument entitled Celluloid by sculpture Merrell Gage, located at the confluence of Olympic Boulevard, South Beverly Drive and Beverwil Drive. The Kronish House, built in 1954 by world-renowned Master Architect Richard Neutra for Herbert Kronish and his family sat desolate and abandoned for a decade. On the brink of demolition, the Courier shone a light on its impending demise, prompting City residents and members of the preservation-

From left: Adrian Scott Fine, director of Advocacy for the LA Conservancy; William Crouch, AIA, urban designer for the City of Beverly Hills; Christopher Shanley, senior associate of Marmol Radziner; Maralee Beck, chair of the Cultural Heritage Commission; and Cultural Heritage

ist community to come together and save the home from the wrecking ball. Only four years ago, the City had received failing marks for the callous destruction of historic resources, often replaced by large indistinct structures. (see ‘NEW LANDMARKS’ page 16)

Beverly Hills City Council OK’s Smart Bikes, Pilot Bike Share Program By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills City Council voted Tuesday to implement a pilot bicycle-sharing program comprising 50 smart cycles. The City gave direction to expedite an agreement for the purchase of equipment, including smart bicycles, docking stations and information and sales kiosks. The concept was first introduced to City Council on Feb. 3, when Fehr & Peers Transportation Consultants were consulted to prepare feasibility studies and evaluate the City for ridership forecasts, infrastructure, sponsorship options, appropriate kiosk locations and bike racks. Then-Vice Mayor Gold requested that staff look into affordable; perhaps disposable bike helmets that could be purchased inexpensively near the kiosk location, as part of responsible

risk abatement. Tuesday, Councilmember Dr. Willie Brien requested that the bike share equipment request be expedited to accommodate extensive wait times. Bike sharing is an innovative public-private bicycle service that is currently in operation from Beijing to Paris. Notably, Bike-sharing is also available in Washington D.C. and New York City. The program invites potential users to join by signing up online with a smart phone app or computer, or at a kiosk or store location to buy a membership – if even for a day. Using a key or key card, the member can then unlock any bike at any station, use it for whatever time desired, and drop it back at the most convenient station. (see ‘PILOT BIKE SHARE’ page 18)

USC Competition To Create TV Show With Female Engineer Invites Applicants By Laura Coleman The first major television show with a female engineer lead character may soon be a reality thanks to the efforts of the USC Viterbi School of Engineering which has partnered with the National Academy of Engineering, along with Lee Zlotoff, the creator of MacGyver, to launch a global crowdsourcing competition to identify and develop to encourage women to envision themselves in this strong scientific role. “The idea is to change the popular culture about the role of engineering in

general and to dispel the idea that women should not enter into that field,” said Dean of the Viterbi School of Engineering Yannis C. Yortsos. “Our goal is to break down stereotypes and change perceptions.” Five winners will be awarded $5,000 each and paired with a successful Hollywood TV producer to take the concept to the next level. The deadline to enter. For rules regarding this free-toenter competition, visit: thenextmacgyver.com.

By Matt Lopez After months of claiming no illegal work was being done at the notorious Bel-Air megamansion 901 Strada Vecchia, Los Angeles Building and Safety officials reversed course this week and hammered the site over a multitude of new code violations. Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety Chief Inspector Luke Zamperini confirmed to The Courier that LADBS officials found additional code violations at the site during a walkthrough of the property Monday. An inspection of the site on Monday produced a list of 18 different types of unpermitted work that had been

done in violation of a previous stopwork order. That list included everything from the installation of new concrete decking, an accessory pool deck structure, new retaining walls, new stairways, electrical wiring, new heating and air ducts and much more. The inspection also uncovered 12 unapproved changes to the approved floor plan. 901 Strada Vecchia and its celebrity developer Mohamed Hadid have drawn the ire of Bel-Air residents for months after neighbor Joe Horacek, who lives below the property, worked tirelessly over the last year to get the (see ‘901 STRADA VECCHIA’ page 18)

BHPD Responds To Sgt. Brian Weir Lawsuits In Whitney Houston Case (CITY NEWS SERVICE) – A Beverly Hills police lieutenant who's the subject of two lawsuits alleging he wrongfully removed a sheet covering Whitney Houston's body says he rolled back part of the covering to examine whether the singer's skin peeled from being submerged in the hot water of her hotel bathtub. In a sworn declaration, Lt. Terry Nutall also denied saying “Damn, she's still looking good, huh?” as alleged in the lawsuits filed against him by a colleague, Sgt. Brian Weir. In his first lawsuit against the city in March 2014, Weir said he suffered a backlash within the department for reporting Nutall's alleged actions the night Houston was found dead at The

Beverly Hilton on Feb. 11, 2012. In the second complaint brought in December, he claims he suffered additional retaliation, including a denial of promotions. Houston was found submerged in a bathtub in her hotel room on the eve of the Grammy Awards. The coroner's office concluded the 48-yearold entertainer drowned accidentally, with heart disease and cocaine use listed as contributing factors. Weir's original suit alleges that Nutall knelt beside and leaned over Houston, removed the sheet covering her body and made remarks "to the effect and substance that (Houston) looked attractive for a woman (of) her age and current state." (see ‘WEIR LAWSUIT’ page 17)

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Marshall Rose with wife Candice Bergen

“We’ll have cocktails in

the field,” Candice tells The New York Times’ reporter Kathryn Shattuck. “Dinner in the garden, and dancing in the barn … I love to dance, but you don’t want to crowd the kids.”

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hloe and Graham met at an Ethopian New Year’s dinner in 2009, with Graham disturbed about Chloe’s late arrival and her thumbing-down the Ethopian wine. “I had to woo him back for a while after that,” she told Vogue, “but eventually it worked.”

Candice Bergen’s second memoir A Fine Romance, published by Simon and Schuster, arrives in bookstores this week.

make a choice.

o informs Candice Bergen in her second memoir, A Fine Romance, published this week by Simon & Schuster. A friendly chat that doesn’t hold back about the yins and yangs of six decades.

he hard decision? “Preserving our faces ... or our butts,” she says, and fearlessly tells the press she’s put on 30 pounds during the past 15 years. Weight, as we know, remains an anathema for actors and models ... the camera’s lens is a bitch, and criminal as it is, adds unwelcomed poundage to everyone. Nothing can be done about it. Candice vows she couldn’t care less.

n her late 60s, the former Murphy Brown star -- blonde, fairytale-fair, and blue-eyed gorgeous -- readily admits to Fox News that, in this her life, “I live to eat … no carb is safe … no fat either.” Wed for 15 years to Marshall Rose, a Beau Brummel and philanthropic real estate developer. Candice confesses falling in love with him on a blind date. Page 6 | April 10, 2015

Introduced by 60 Minutes producer Don Hewitt, she is amused by Marshall’s “sacred ritual” with his clothes – white shirts must hang an inch and a half apart. Her first marriage to French director/auteur Louis Malle, whom she lost to lymphoma, p r o duced daughter Chloe, now the Social Editor for Vogue magazine.

Graham Albert with fiancee Chloe Malle

ur long-ago memory bank surfaces with collegiate Candice, a University of Penn student, dining with mom Frances Bergen, a Powers model, at 21 in New York. Seated nearby, we observed these two knockouts arriving. Heads swiveled as 21’s main dining room rocked, with one table of business gents raising whiskey glasses to two “glamorous” ladies.

day came when we interviewed Candice at Oscar’s, a Brit joint in West Hollywood, about her first fascinating memoir, Knock Wood, describing growing up in Hollywood with brother Chris and dad Edgar Bergen, the world’s most famous ventriloquist who gave us the wisecracking dummy Charlie McCarthy.

labeled as “Charlie’s little sister.” She later triumphed on he own, starring in The Group, The Sand Pebbles opposite Steve McQueen, The Wind And The Lion with Sean Connery. Countless television roles followed, being the first woman to host Saturday Night Live. And it came to pass that the Broadway stage beckoned with such hits as David Rabe’s Hurlyburly, A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters and Gore Vidal’s The Best Man.

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elf-acceptance,” she once reflected, “is the by-product for women over 50.”

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n J u l y , Chloe marries financial analyst Graham Albert at Le Coual, the estate in southe r n France s h e inherited from her father.

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andice imagined a big New York wedding, while Chloe desired a small intimate affair at the family’s house at Le Coual. Smart minds, however, do compromise, with Candice then having Chloe’s grand engagement party at the stunning venue, Weylin B. Seymour, in Brooklyn. Party planner Bronson van Wyck brought more than a thousand candles, with Candice hiring the 11-piece Veronica Martell band. Pharrell Williams entertained long past midnight, with

his Happy tune taking over the springtime evening. Chloe wore a hot-pink Valentino.

Vin Diesel saluted the crowd during Universal Pictures’ world premiere of Furious 7 at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX Ronda Rousey

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TO SEE AND BE SEEN

45TH ANNUAL BLUE RIBBON CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL SETS GUINNESS RECORD– More than 2,500 fifth grade students from throughout Los Angeles County joined together on The Music Center Plaza to successfully set a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest ribbon dance yesterday morning. The event highlighted the 45th annual Blue Ribbon Children’s Festival, a three-day celebration where more than 16,000 students attend a live performance for free and then perform a dance specially choreographed for them. Presented by The Blue Ribbon, the premier women’s support organization of The Music Center and its resident companies, The Children’s Festival is California’s longest continuing arts education initiative focusing on the importance of the arts for students. Pictured above (from left): Blue Ribbon President Carla Sands and Guinness World Records Adjudicator Philip Robertson; Beverly Hills’ Blue Ribbon members Maralee Beck, Photo by Ryan Miller Karen Kay Platt, Julie Goldsmith and Barbara Marcus. GIVING BACK–Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles (BBBSLA) has named prominent Los Angeles business owner and philanthropist Laura Lizer (pictured left) as chair of the Board of Directors. A member of the Guild of BBBSLA since 2008, Lizer joined its Board of Directors in 2010. For more than 20 years, Lizer has been sole owner and president of Laura Lizer and Associates, a financial management firm for entertainment industry professionals which currently handles assets in excess of $1 billion. An active member of the philanthropic community, Lizer is credited with helping to raise over $100 million for the Children’s Miracle Network and the pediatric hospitals they fund. Especially committed to the work of children’s charities, she founded the Mort Viner Scholarship Fund at Temple Israel of Hollywood.

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B E V E R LY H I L L S R E A L E S TAT E

Hilton & Hyland Hosts Christie’s International Real Estate Conference By Victoria Talbot

Last month, Beverly Hills hosted 450 real estate agents, brokers and owners from 26 countries for Christie’s International Real Estate conference.

The five-day conference examined the luxury lifestyle and branding that Christie’s represents in venues throughout the world. Christie’s has 135 offices

in 46 countries, and the global branding of Beverly Hills is synonymous with luxury. Attendees included Christie’s CEO Dan Conn; Dirk Boll, managing director of Christie’s Europe; Hugh Edmeades, auctioneer; and Tash Perrin, senior VP of Trusts, Estates and Wealth Management. Day One of the conference featured a tour, hosted by Hilton & Hyland of some of the Golden Triangle’s more luxurious homes, who paired with luxury car dealership O’Gara Beverly Hills to provide personalized luxury automotive accessories. Jeff Hyland, co-founder of Hilton & Hyland, is also the founding member of Christie’s International Real Estate, Inc. and an advisory board member. A recognized expert in architectural history and author of The Legendary Estates Of Beverly Hills, Hyland is widely renowned and respected in the luxury real estate community. Realtors embarked from “ground zero” at The Beverly Wilshire in luxury vans suited for the day’s task. Hosts generously elucidated on the estates, which were destined to impress. Realtors from around the world enjoyed the William Randolph Hearst – Marion Davies Beverly House and the Virginia Robinson Gardens. The tour wended its way up to Oak Pass Road to

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tour an epic modern estate nestled among the oaks that was pure California. Finally, the caravans descended upon the world-famous Greystone mansion, where O’Gara coach had seductively parked their fames automobiles amidst the stone façades of the estate. Elaborate food trucks fed the famished group. Architect Charles Renfro of Diller Scorfidio + Renfro headlined the conference with the fusion of art and architecture in the luxury arena. Other leading executives from the wine and watch industries also addressed the attendees. “As one of our most significant events within the Christie’s International Real Estate network, the conference allowed us to present global affiliate representatives with a targeted perspective of the luxury market while offering strong networking opportunities and recognition of our 2014 growth,” said CEO Dan Conn.

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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation To Honor Linda Howard, Lindsay Sloane And Mary Ann Mobley The Greater Los Angeles/Orange County Chapter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) will hold its eighth annual Women of Distinction Luncheon, beginning at 11:45 a.m. (11 a.m. check in) on Thursday, May 14 at The Beverly Hilton. Recognizing successful career women who have demonstrated a commitment to philanthropy, this year’s event will honor Linda Howard, wedding planner and event consultant; Lindsay Sloane, senior VP of television at TriStar Productions; and the late Mary Ann Mobley, film, television and Broadway actress, philanthropist and former CCFA national spokesperson and board member. In spite of being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in her 20s, Mobley went on to become a Golden Globe winner. She dedicated much of her life to documenting the struggles of homeless and starving children in war-torn nations as a

filmmaker in places like Cambodia, Ethiopia, Somalia, Zimbabwe and Sudan. The nonprofit CCFA is dedicated to finding the cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improving the quality of life of the more Linda Howard than 1.6 million American children and adults affected by these diseases. Proceeds from the luncheon fund research, programs for patients and healthcare professionals, and support programs such as the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Help Center telephone support line and Camp Oasis, CCFA’s summer camp for children with IBD. Tickets are $275. Tributes begin at $500. Tables of 10 begin at $3,000. For tickets and information, call 310478-4500 or visit online.ccfa.org/WOD.

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St. John’s Doctor Pioneers Device, Procedure For Atrial Fibrillation Patients Shephal Doshi, M.D., director of cardio-electrophysiology at Providence St. John’s Health Center, became the first electrophysiologist in the nation to perform the WATCHMAN device implant following the FDA’s recent approval of the product. “This is another exciting milestone in cardiovascular services at St. John’s, further strengthening our reputation as a leader in this field,” said Marcel Loh, chief executive. Two patients, one who waited seven years, underwent the procedure. The WATCHMAN is designed for patients suffering from atrial fibrillation who are prescribed blood-thinner medications to guard against stroke and blood clots. A minimally invasive procedure, the tiny device is implanted via a thin tube into the left atrial appendage, the major source of blood clots in patients with afib. It is a self-expanding device with a metal frame that blocks the atrial appendage so should blood clots form, they can’t travel to other parts of the body and

cause a stroke. For more than eight years, Doshi has performed the procedure on hundreds of St. John’s patients during the clinical trials, and in 14 countries around the globe. More than 5 Dr. Shephal Doshi million Americans suffer an increased risk of stroke because of a-fib and at St. John’s alone, 200 are awaiting the WATCHMAN. “It’s common for patients on bloodthinning medications to be debilitated by fear of falling and suffering uncontrollable bleeding,” says Doshi. “Implantation of this device gets people active again, improving their overall health and wellness.“ Dr. Doshi is a member of a training team that will instruct Providence physicians and cardiologists across the nation on how to implant the WATCHMAN.

Cancer Support Community’s Gilda Awards May 14 CHLA Researchers: Prenatal Exposure to Cancer Support Community’s Ben- Golant (“Harold H. Benjamin Innovation jamin Center is presenting its annual Gilda Award gala on Thursday, May 14 in the InterContinental in Century City. Grammy-nominated comedian and cancer survivor Tig Notaro will receive the “Gilda Award;” YAS Fitness Centers’ Founder Kimberly Fowler and VP Sherri Rosen (“Wellness Award”) and Dr. Mitch

Award”). NBC4 weathercaster Fritz Coleman emcees and actress/comedian Sarah Silverman will present. Tickets priced from $300. For information, call Jen Cook at 310-314-2589 or visit www.cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org.

Common Air Pollutants Linked To Impairment Researchers at the Institute for the Developing Mind at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and colleagues at Columbia University’s Center for Children’s Environmental Health have discovered a strong relationship between prenatal PAH exposure and disturbances in parts of the brain that support information processing and behavioral control. The study was published online by JAMA Psychiatry. Neurotoxic PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) are ubiquitous in the environment, the home and in the workplace. Emissions from motor vehicles, oil and coal burning for home heating or power generation, wildfires and agricultural burning, hazardous waste sites, tobacco smoke and charred foods are all sources of exposure. PAH readily crosses the placenta and affects an unborn child’s brain; earlier animal studies showed that prenatal exposure impaired the development of behavior, learning and memory. Scientists led by Bradley S. Peterson, M.D., director of the Institute for the Developing Mind at CHLA’s Saban Research, along with Virginia Rauh, ScD, and Frederica Perera, DrPH, Ph.D., from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, conducted a study of minority youth to test the effects on brain structure of PAH exposure during the final trimester of pregnancy. They used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to measure the brains of 40 children from a cohort of more than 600 mother-baby

Effects of PAH on the developing brain.

pairs from minority communities in New York City. The Columbia researchers had previously reported that exposure to airborne PAH during gestation in this cohort was associated with multiple neurodevelopmental disturbances, including development delay by age 3, reduced verbal IQ at age 5, and symptoms of anxiety and depression at age 7. “This is the largest MRI study to date of how early life exposure to air pollutants, specifically PAH, effects the developing mind,” said Peterson, who is also a professor of pediatrics and psychiatry at USC’s Keck School of Medicine. “Our findings suggest that PAH are contributors to ADHD and other behavioral problems because of the pollutants’ disruptive effects on early brain development.” The study showed reductions in nearly the entire white matter surface of the brain’s left hemisphere—loss associated with slower processing of information during intelligence testing and more severe behavioral problems, including ADHD and aggression. Postnatal PAH exposure —measured at age 5—was found to contribute to additional disturbances in development of white matter in the dorsal prefrontal region of the brain, which is associated with concentration, reasoning, judgment, and problem-solving ability

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On Coloring As Therapy, Peer Pressure Q. Dear Dr. Fran: My 9 year-old’s therapist wants him to color during therapy sessions. Is this wasting time and my hard-earned money? Sam Z. A. Dear Sam: Art therapy is an extremely respected form of psychotherapy and analysis. I utilize crayons and paper, large and small, by having children, families, and even adult couples draw and color as a tool to dig deep and get inside the minds of each individual patient. For instance, if it is a couple or family drawing, the way a person uses the space and whether they go into the boundaries lines of the other person’s territory on the paper may indicate control in the relationship. Also, specific color choices reveal psychological information to the therapist. For example, the color black indicates depression and deep sadness. Excessive use of the color red may indicate anger and rage (ie: fire). Clouds and raindrops might show sadness with tears. Bright, sunny yellow, pink, and green often reflect joy and a happy state of mind. Beware parents: Do not make the mistake of telling your kids to stop using black and red crayons. This will not erase internal emotional states. But rather, know that art is a viable pathway into understanding better what your child feeling on the inside.

Dr. Fran Walfish Answers Your Questions

Q. Dear Dr. Fran, my wife and I are looking at preschools for our 2-1/2 year old son. When does peer pressure start for kids? Byron A.

parallels that of bullying in that it begins with a more aggressive child asserting pressure upon a more passive/submissive child to do something they don’t want to under pressure usually of threat. For example, the assertion may be “Everyone is trading toys...c’mon you have to give up your treasured toy in exchange for something else.” The big hidden secret that the leaders of peer-pressure force keep, is that at home and within their families they are over-controlled by one or both parents. They are angry so they go to school and expel their aggressive impulses by acting out the repetitive dynamic with their peers. For the victims, parents need to empower their kids to say no and hold strong even when they are the only ones doing so. They should also teach their kids to tell a teacher and get help. Virtually all schools today have a zero tolerance for bullying. Peer pressure can be a bit more subtle and hard for teachers and school staff to monitor. Most acts of peer pressure (as well as bullying) occur during non-supervised time including lunch, recess, and gym/PE. Schools need to step up teacher rotation during these less structured times to create a safer more secure environment for all children to thrive.

A. Dear Byron: Peer pressure begins very young in kindergarten and even in preschool today. The phenomenon of peer pressure

Fran Walfish is the author of The Self-Aware Parent at www.DrFranWalfish.com. Send questions to franwalfish-@gmail.com. Watch her on WE tv Friday at 10 p.m.

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S OUTLOOK The Beverly Hills Women’s Club will offer a free chance to test drive the new Tesla P85D all-wheel drive Model S from 10 a.m.2 p.m., Saturday, April 11. • Test drives are on a firstcome, first-served basis. • Four people permitted per car, but only one driver allowed. The day will also be a chance for guests to see and tour the continuing restoration of the club’s historic 1925 landmark property at 1700 Chevy Chase Dr. • • • • • Jazz singer and 35-year resident Debbie Joyce, along with the Tony Campodonico Trio, with him on piano, Paul Morin on bass and John Stuart on drums, will offer 7 and 10 p.m. sets, Wednesday, April 15 at Pips, 1356 S. La Brea Ave. Dinner is served from 5-10 p.m., and reservations are recommended. For reservations and information, call 323-954-PIPS (7477) or visit www.pizzapastasalads.com. • • • •• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater L.A. (BBBSLA.org) is presenting its “Accessories for Success” luncheon/fashion Show on Friday, April 17, in The Beverly Wilshire. Honored will be Nicole Lorey of Transamerica Brokerage (Innovator Award) and Kate Nichols of CBS Marketing (Rising Star Award). Actress and fashion icon Amber Valletta hosts while honorary co-chairs are Laura Lizer, NJ Goldston, Nancy Taylor, Nina Shaw, Sharon Harroun Pierce and Sandra Stern. “This year’s honorees are women of accomplishment and role models not only in the board room, but in the all important world of philanthropy, “said Tiffany Siart, president/CEO of BBBSLA, the nonprofit . Before the luncheon, luxury accessories boutique vendors

will feature fashionable accessories for purchase with a portion of proceeds from sales donated to BBBSLA. These include: Art Couture, Moonlite, Borrowed Bling, Classy Bag Lady, Jacqueline B., Treasured Accessory, Dawn Michelle Designs, Chic By Design, Kiki Bean & Bedhead, Over The Top, Susie O’s, Muki Bolton, Accessor Eyes, Shelly’s Fashions, Jodi Jackson Jewelry, Two Gems and Roberto Mantellassi. Individual tickets are $300. For information, contact Sarah Bennett at 213-213-2410. • • • • • To mark the 45th anniversary of Earth Day, the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens will host a “Party For the Planet: An Earth Day Celebration,” featuring information and ideas about animal conservation and preservation, sustainable living for humans, recycling “and how to make Earth a better place to live,” from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, April 18April 19. Among the many opportunities planned, visitors will be able to: • Explore a California condor station which illustrates the Zoo’s efforts to bring the largest bird in North America back from the brink of extinction; • Learn how individuals can help by cleaning up microtrash; • Take a “Backyard Safari,” and discover the range of critters living in their own backyards. Admission: $19 general; $16 for seniors (ages 62+), and $14 for children. The Zoo, in Griffith Park at the junction of the Ventura (134) and Golden State (5) freeways, is at 5333 Zoo Dr. For additional information, call 323-644-4200 or visit www.lazoo.org

The weekly update of events for the Southland area.

LUNCH AT THE GARDENS – Yesterday, the Friends of Robinson Gardens convened at Beverly Hills first estate, the historic Viriginia Robinson Gardens, to discuss this year’s upcoming Garden Tour.

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occupied by hotelier Hernando Courtright, boasts hanging gardens, passion fruit vines, a playhouse courtyard, and a secret garden lined with bottle art. “A Hilltop With A View” offers visitors the chance to enjoy an Italiante villa with recirculating water that feeds three waterfalls in a lake, a grand lawn with colorful flowers and a manicured hedge maze. “The Best Exotic Bel-Air Estate” (a bonus for concierge and VIP van ticket holders only) is an idylic retreat within an 8-acre canyon that boasts a series of garden rooms, koi ponds, Balinese sundecks, terraced vegetable gardens, an art studio, and a hillside ampitheatre. General admission for the

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The second phase added 3.6 miles from Western Avenue to the eastern edge of Beverly Hills at San Vicente Boulevard; 0.5 miles from the western edge of Beverly Hills to Comstock Avenue; 0.5 miles from Selby Avenue to Veteran Avenue; and 0.4 miles from Bonsall Avenue to Federal Avenue. Once complete, the total three-phase project will stretch 9.9 miles from Valencia Street to the east and Centinela Avenue to the west. The $31.5 million project is funded through a $23.3 million Very Small Starts federal grant and an $8.2 million local grant. Garcetti estimated that bus commuters will save roughly 15 minutes in travel time along

garden tour, which will take place May 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m starts at $225 and includes a luncheon at Robinson Gardens, a fashion show by Ted baker, and Boutique. Room designers who are transforming the 101-year-old Beverly Hills mansion for the event include: Cartier, Christofle, Frette, Grande Maison de Blanc and Nicole Antoine. Floral designers include: Beverly Hills Flower Gallery, Brad Austin, Lotus and Lily floral, Luna Gardens, and Silver Birches. This year’s grand marshal is Victoria Tennant and the chairs are Jeanne Anderson, Marian Power, Kathy Choi and Greer Saunders. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit: www.robinsongardens.org. what he called, "the highest density corridor outside Manhattan." L.A. City Councilman Paul Koretz said in the absence of a comprehensive subway system, BRT provides commuters with an excellent option to make a positive environmental choice in addition to improving shared transportation. “We all know, subway construction moves at a somewhat glacial pace,” he said, underscoring that until the Subway to the Sea opens, the bus is a great alternative. “In the meantime….onward to Century City and Westwood; but we all know that will be a while.” Cars and trucks turning right during peak hours may use the curbside lane as well as bicyclists.

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T LAMOTH Exhibition Of Artist Labkovski, Who Documented The Holocaust, Opens Sunday The first American exhibition of a significant collection of the art of Lithuanian-Israeli artist David Labkovski opens Sunday, April 12 at the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust (LAMOTH) in Pan Pacific Park, 100 S. The Grove Dr. “The Art of David Labkovski” exhibit launches with a reception at 2 p.m., which will include a talk by Labkovski’s great-niece, local artist Leora Raikin. “This year as Yom HaShoah approaches, we have been given the extraordinary opportunity to share the creative work of Labkovski, who, for the greater part of his life, brought paint to canvas, charcoal to paper, to remember and remind us of lives lost, communities shattered, and survival and courage in facing the impossible,” said Samara Hutman, LAMOTH executive director . Labkovski, who was born in Vilna, in 1906, painted and sketched scenes of Jewish life in Vilna, the “Jerusalem of Lithuania,” before the Nazi occupation. In 1932 he moved to Moscow, where he worked as a designer at the Moscow State Yiddish Theater, and then went to study painting at the Leningrad Art Academy in 1935. After eight years in a Soviet labor camp in Siberia, Labkovski returned to Vilna to discover that the Jewish community there had been completely destroyed by the Nazi occupation. From 1946 to 1958, he remained in Vilna,

where he painted images of pre-war life. He opted to paint and sketch a realistic version of what he remembered; squalor, poverty, exaggerated facial expressions and sorrow are all present in his work. He also created images of the death and destruction he witnessed in the Soviet labor camp and painted and sketched scenes of the Nazi occupation as described to him by the Jewish survivors. In 1958, Labkovski and his wife moved to the artist colony of Safed in Israel. There he completed his “Shalom Aleichem and His Heroes” series of paintings which was exhibited and printed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of Shalom Aleichem. In 1970, Labkovski started painting images of Jerusalem and Safed, and later pictures of fruit, flowers and forests. In 1988, a collection of his work was established at the David Labkovski Museum of Jewish Art near Tel Aviv. Labkovski died in 1991. “During his lifetime, Labkovski spoke of his hopes to see his work displayed at museums dedicated to sharing the narrative of the difficult history of the Holocaust,” Hutman said. “Through the generosity of Labkovski’s Los Angeles family, we are privileged to have the Barbara Barishman collection of the work of David Labkovski on loan to LAMOTH.” For information, call 323-651-3704 and visit www.lamoth.org.

Sharon Farber’s Only A Book Kicks Off L.A. Jewish Symphony ‘Encounter’ Series The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony (LAJS) kicks off its 2015 season on Sunday, April 12 with “Jewish Music Encounters,” with music inspired by significant writings and events, in collaboration with the Whizin Center for Continuing Education of the American Jewish University. The LAJS String Ensemble will perform Only A Book by Sharon Farber, based on the poem of the same title. The piece consists of six variations dealing with different time periods in the history of the Composer Sharon Farber Jewish people. It opens with the Eternal tor. He was awe-inspiring. I feel a huge Theme; the theme that would follow the void in my heart, since his passing. Presenting his words through music just people of the Book. The program will also include the a few days shy of what would have been premiere of Canopy Of Peace by Russell his 90th birthday will be an honor befitSteinberg, dedicated to the late Rabbi ting his memory.” Lastly, Israeli flutist and AmericanHarold M. Schulweis, scored for violin solo, harp, strings, and mezzo-soprano. Israeli Cultural Foundation scholarship This performance will feature LAJS winner, Itay Lantner, will join in a perConcertmaster Mark Kashper and formance of Leonard Bernstein’s Halil. Reserved seating for the concert is mezzo-soprano Diana Tash. “Rabbi Schulweis was a tremendous $36 (concert only) and $72 (preferred influence on my life,’ said Maestra seating and post-concert reception). Noreen Green, ”for 20 years I absorbed Tickets and information are available by his teachings while working beside him calling 818-646-2844 or emailing jereat Valley Beth Shalom as his music direc- my@lafjewishsymphony.org.

Ebell To Present Reading Of Its Award Winning Play A staged reading of A Singular They by Aliza Goldstein, directed by Susan Isaacs, will be presented on Sunday, April 19, at the historic Ebell of Los Angeles, 741 S. Lucerne Blvd. The play won the nonprofit women’s organization’s Ebell Playwright Prize. Supper will follow the 5 p.m. reading. Tickets— $35 for Ebell members, $40 for non-members—are available at www.ebelleventtickets.com or call 323931-1277, ext. 131.

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SPAGHETTINI DEBUT—Singer Kandace Lindsey (left) brought her “world/soul music with a Brazilian twist” to Spaghettini Wednesday night. A resident since 1998, she met then-Mayor Lili Bosse on her popular “Walk With The Mayor.” Bosse became a fan, often asked Lindsey to sing Happy Birthday to walk participants, and attended her eclectic Spaghettini debut this week which featured sitar player Rajib Karmakar, who joined Lindsey for Sting’s Fragile. Lindsey, now working on a new album, sings in English, Spanish and Portuguese, and was a background singer for Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez before launching her solo career. Photo by Nancy Triche London

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider: THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ANNUAL REPORT ON GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION The Annual Report is a summary of progress made in accomplishing the identified programs in the City’s General Plan including progress made in accomplishing the housing programs identified in the City’s Housing Element. At the public hearing, the City Council will hear and consider all comments. All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. Please note that if you challenge the City’s action in regards to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the end of the public hearing. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Timothea Tway, Associate Planner, Community Development Department, at 310.285.1122 or ttway@beverlyhills.org. The case file is on file at the Community Development Department and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210. BYRON POPE, MMC Secretary to the Parking Authority

Emily Nason Dies At Age 79 By John L. Seitz Services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Hillside Memorial Park for Emily Mayer Nason, the wife of Fred Nason, Jr., scion of one of Beverly Hills’ most historically prominent families. Emily Nason, who died after a long illness Wednesday at age 79, was born Sept. 28, 1935 in Cleveland. After moving to Los Angeles at age 13 and attending John Marshall High School, she began working with the Nathan Rosenblatt Construction Company in the early 1970s and continued there until retiring in 2000. She married Fred Nason, Jr. on Valentine’s Day 2001 after a 19 year courtship. She

Emily Nason

loved to sing and dance was a longtime active member of The Thalians and the ARCS. Besides her husband, she is survived by her brother Leon Mayer; daughter Trisha Singlehurst; and three stepchildren Christian Nason, Stacie Nason-Henry, and Richard Nason.

Annenberg Executive Director Leonard Aube Dies By Matt Lopez Annenberg Foundation Executive Director Leonard Aube died this week after a battle with cancer. Wallis Annenberg made the announcement in e-mail sent out Thursday to community members. As Executive Director since 2003, Aube led the Annenberg Foundation as it gave more than $2 billion to more than 2,500 non-profits around the world. Aube played a central role in the creation of LA n Sync and Alchemy, while spearheading major projects

for trustees. “Leonard was a crucial partner to me,” Annenberg said. “His joy in serving was inspiring; his boundless energy and enthusiasm were a wonder to behold.” Prior to joining the Annenberg Foundation, Aube had a successful stint with the California Science Center. Aube is survived by wife Robin, daughter Kaitlann and son Kyle. Annenberg Managing Director Cindy Kennard has been named executive director.

WATER CONSERVATION

of drought-tolerant borders to reduce the square footage of lawn.” The City is also involved in a pilot program with other cities in the area, and Rhay hopes to participate be renovating the median at Burton Way. New requirements prohibit watering turf on public medians. “This is an opportunity.” She proposes to implement a ”Green Storm Water” plan that would utilize natural soils and plants to remove metals and toxins and create a “more natural drainage swale to serve a different purpose, a natural drainage system.” The City has already implemented a tiered rate system and is preparing a Water Enterprise Plan vision for the future. That vision incorporates procurement, conservation, storage and delivery, as well as sustainability.

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The City has a population of 42,000 at night, but 250,000 who come here each day. That makes it hard to determine the demographics per gallon per capita. “Beverly Hills has larger scale lots,” she pointed out, making a distinction between many smaller lots per square mile and water usage spread among many families. In Beverly Hills, turf replacement has to balance with the carefully cultivated image of a “garden city,” famous throughout the world. To achieve that, the City has a program of resources for participating in drought-resistant landscaping that incorporates decreasing the percentage of turf, not eliminating it. “It’s a balance. We met with consultants who provide services that weigh the needs

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Last year, the LA Conservancy moved the City's report card from an “F” failing grade to an “A+” for the major efforts the City has made to preserve the local historic structures, now with 29 landmarks on the Local Register of Historic Properties. This home is where it started; a buyer was found who has reportedly restored the home to “better than original’ condition. Meticulously, the home has been restored under the direction of master restorers Marmol Radziner with Chris Shanley.

Celluloid is the iconic monument dedicated to members of the film community who worked tirelessly to preserve the City of Beverly Hills as a separate entity amidst mounting pressures from the city of Los Angeles and the new water district. Depicted by Merrell Gage are those heroes of the early days, Tom Mix, Harold Lloyd, Fred Niblo, Rudolph Valentino, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Dedicated in 1960, the structure is a 22-foot black marble and bronze sculpture atop a concrete pad and flowerbed. the figures on the eight sides are those people.

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Beverly Hills Celebrates 12th Annual Earth Day! Sunday, April 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Farmers’ Market “It’s Our Turn to Lead” Beverly Hills takes the lead in environmental sustainability at Earth Day with demonstrations & samples. Recycling, composting, shredding, water conservation, solar alternatives and electric vehicles information will be available. The BH Public Library will host a children’s booth. Mobile emergency preparedness, earthquake kits, pet adoptions, free compost and shower timers available while supplies last.

S P O RT S FEELING BLUE – Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson visited Time Warner Cable’s retail store in the Beverly Connection to sign autographs for fans and customers. Pictured left: Pederson (in the Dodgers jersey) with TWC employees.

Anti-Defamation League To Honor Brett Ratner And Ben Silverman On April 20 By John L. Seitz

The Anti-Defamation League will honor Brett Ratner and Ben Silverman at its 2015 Entertainment Industry dinner on April 20 at The Beverly Hilton. The event spotlights individuals for their vision, leadership, accomplishments and contributions to the entertainment industry. “This year’s recipients hold ADL close to their hearts and use their power and platform to create innovative projects both entertaining and inclusive,” stated ADL Regional Director Amanda Susskind. Ratner is one of Hollywood’s top filmmakers, making his feature directorial debut with Money Talks, followed by the blockbuster Rush Hour, The Family Man, Red Dragon, After The Sunset, XMen: The Last Stand, Tower Heist and Hercules. Ratner and partner James Packer have co-financed some 75 films

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Attorneys for the city have denied any wrongdoing on Nutall's part. They have filed court papers seeking to dismiss Weir's original complaint, and Nutall's sworn declaration is included within the documents. Nutall, who was a sergeant at the time, acknowledges he lifted part of the covering on the singer's body, but says he limited it to the portion closest to her ankles. “It was reported to me that the skin on Ms. Houston's legs and wrists had peeled back while the paramedics carried her body from the bathroom to the living area of her hotel room,” Nutall says in his declaration. “This raised questions as to why Ms. Houston would voluntarily place herself in and remain in water that was so scaldingly hot that it would begin to peel her skin away.” Nutall says he was doing his job in examining Houston's lower body. “To investigate the circumstances surrounding her death were part of my duties as a detective sergeant, particularly since I was the only detective sergeant on the scene,” Nutall says. Weir's lawyer, Christopher Brizzolara, said Weir was present at the scene because he was on patrol and was called to assist the first two officers to arrive. He claimed Nutall, then a forgery detective, had no business being there. Nutall says that after he looked at Houston's ankles, he saw that blood was soaking the part of the sheet covering the part of her body near her head. He says the paramedics present had put the sheet on Houston and he asked one of them if she was bleeding about the face. “One of the paramedics rolled the sheet from the top of Ms. Houston's head to below her chin,” Nutall says in the declaration. “At that point I observed that fresh blood was streaming from Ms. Houston's nose. One of the paramedics commented that it was likely due to water filling her lungs and forcing blood through her nostrils.” The paramedics then put the sheet back over Houston's face, according to Nutall. “I never removed the sheet from any area other than the portion closest to Ms. Houston's legs/ankles,” Nutall states. “I did not touch or move the body at any time.” Nutall says Weir never said anything

including Gravity, The Lego Movie and American Sniper. Silverman, a show creator and media executive, is founder/chairman of Electus. He also served as co-chair of NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios, ran the international division of William Morris Agency, and was founder/CEO of Reveille, a production and distribution company, Silverman executive produced Emmy and Golden Globe nominees The Office, Ugly Betty, The Tudors, and The Biggest Loser. Tickets begin at $500 per person and sponsorship opportunities are available. For information, contact RachelAnn Levy at 310-446-4267, ralevy@adl.org or visit http://www.adl.org/2015entertainment. For more information, visit www.bhcourier.com

to him “regarding the partial lifting of the sheet.” He says he found out about Weir's allegations when he heard the sergeant might be filing a lawsuit. Nutall says: “At no point in time did I make any comments about Ms. Houston's body.” Nutall also says there was no reason for paramedics to put the sheet on Houston's body because it was within a private hotel room and out of public view. Beverly Hills Police Chief Dave Snowden and retired Detective Bureau Cmdr. Joseph Chirillo also filed declarations in support of Nutall. “I did not believe there was any problem with Sgt. Nutall lifting the sheet,” said Chirillo, who retired in 2013 after 30 years with the department. “There was no misconduct or violation of procedure.” Snowden says in court papers that Weir never said anything to him about Nutall's actions and that he did not know anything about the sergeant's allegations until more than 1-1/2 years after Houston's death. In his second lawsuit, Weir alleges that three months after filing his first case, he was denied a promotion to a police dog-handling position, a job within the criminal intelligence unit and the chance to work prostitution sting operations, all of which would have brought him more overtime pay and other compensation. He claims he also has been placed “under increased and unwarranted scrutiny and supervision” and been subjected to “additional harassing, disparaging and retaliatory comments and other communications by the command staff of the department.” Brizzolara said it is unlawful to disturb or move a decedent's body without the coroner's permission. He said taking the sheet from Houston's body was just as wrong as it would have been to take off a piece of clothing had she been attired at the time of her death. Weir was on a fast ascent within the department's promotional ladder before he reported Nutall's alleged misconduct, Brizzolara said. Nutall's alleged actions violated state or federal statutes that forbid disturbing or moving the body of a decedent without permission of the coroner and also presented potential DNA contamination issues, the original lawsuit states.

Beverly Hills High Sports Roundup By Matt Lopez

The Beverly Hills High School boys tennis team topped the most recently released CIF Southern Section Division I poll released on March 30. The Normans are 9-0 on the heels of a 12-6 victory over Palos Verdes Peninsula on March 24. Peninsula is currently ranked No. 7 in Division I. Peninsula was without singles stars Connor Hance and Daunte Harris, who are both among the top ranked juniors singles players in the nation. Beverly Hills begins Ocean League play next week. Boys golf On April 2, Beverly Hills picked up a 204-218 win over Redondo in a Bay League match at Alondra Park in Torrance. In late March, several local golfers competed in the L.A. City Junior Golf Championships. In the first two rounds, Beverly Hills’ Nicholas Choi shot a total 148 to tie for 33rd place. James Dohm tied for 57th with a 154 and Justin Hong shot a 160 to tie for 90th.

Choi reached the final round, where his total hit 221 to tie for 23rd place. Track and field For the second straight week, Amanda Block narrowly missed out on a BHHS school record in the pole vault on April 4 at the UCLA Legends Meet. Her leap of 11-0 was good for second place at the meet. In boys sprinting, Raehaan Poonja took fourth place in the 100-meter dash in 11.17 seconds. Paysinger to Miami Spencer Paysinger, son of former Beverly Hills High football coach Donald Paysinger, signed a contract this week with the Miami Dolphins. Paysinger most recently played with the New York Giants, winning a Super Bowl with the team in 2011. He started 10 games for the Giants in 2013, with 65 tackles and a sack. “Every linebacker that plays in the NFL wants to be a starter at some point,” Paysinger told the Miami Herald. “For me, it was about having an opportunity.”

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city of L.A. to provide oversight to what he believed was unpermitted, illegal work taking place at the site. Indeed in September, city officials finally stepped in and revoked the project's permits while issuing a stop-work order, but according to neighbors, LADBS flatly ignored continuing construction work. Monday’s LADBS findings gave validity to months of outcry from those residents who claimed that construction was continuing at the site in violation of the stop-work order, right under the nose of LADBS officials who did nothing to stop it. Some of those residents have told The Courier that workers on the site have threatened them as they tried to investigate the ongoing construc-

tion. As recently as February 12, LADBS insisted no illegal construction was being done at the site. In a February 12 e-mail to city officials, residents and other stakeholders, LADBS Chief Inspector Jeff Napier said: “My staff checks this site almost everyday and sometimes twice a day to ensure that there is no ongoing construction. The builder has a few maintenance workers at the site to monitor the slopes, and maintenance the property daily, in order to maintain and control brush clearance and basic cleaning, as well as watering and protecting the structure from the weather.” Napier continued: “I will assure everyone that construction is not moving forward...” Napier tone echoed a similar e-mail four months earlier,

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site everyday and sometimes twice a day... I will assure everyone that construction is not moving forward...”

– LADBS Principal Inspector Jeff Napier, Feb. 12, 2015 when resident concerns first came to light in late September, the same month the permits were revoked. In a September 30 e-mail, Napier said: “My inspector is fully capable of determining whether or not work is taking place and as I stated in my last response there is no continuing construction taking place.” Again in late October, Zamperini told The Courier that the project was visited nearly

daily by city inspectors, and that only site maintenance and weatherproofing were being done. He said the crews on the site were “maintaining the property… it is a maintenance crew, not a construction crew.” Zamperini’s story changed Thursday. After months of LADBS insisting no work had been done, Zamperini claimed that while inspectors had been able to view portions of the site previously, Monday was “the first time department managers have been allowed on the site.” “They tried to do the work in secret,” Zamperini said. “If we have active permits, an inspector can walk in, but it’s still a private property and they have to allow us to enter. They did that on Monday.” Zamperini added that previously “there were areas inspectors could not get to because of slope being covered with tarps.” In complete contrast to the city’s claims, Ben Reznik, an attorney for 901 Strada Vecchia, claims the LADBS knew about and was OK with whatever work had been ongoing at the site. “There have been 250 inspections during construction, daily inspections in the last several months,” Reznik said. The project was fined $336 and has until April 22 to come into compliance with LADBS’ latest findings. What that essentially means, Zamperini said, is that all the unapproved con-

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The vendors, through a GPS system, then retrieve bikes. The system runs on a public-private partnership with a City employing a vendor and covering the infrastructure costs. Advertising on the units and kiosks are an additional potential income stream. The concept began in Europe in 1965 and has slowly evolved until, in the mid-2000s the program model was not only viable but duplicable. The main concept is to provide free or affordable access to bikes for short-distance trips in urban areas as a viable alternative to busses and cars. The bikes free up traffic congestion and reduce emissions, while providing an opportunity for pleasant sightseeing. Regionally, Santa Monica has taken the lead on a bikeshare program as the first city in the county to take it on. Originally scheduled to open in June, the program has modified their projects to late fall using a CycleHop as the vendor. However, at this date, pointed out Mayor Gold, there is no comprehensive plan for the rollout. “I am in favor of a bike sharing program,” said the Mayor, who had the only “nay” vote for the expedited cycles. “I am opposed to the acceleration of the funding for three reasons. The consultant’s report has not been received and will not be available until June. That report should tell us how many bikes and where they should go. Second, neither Los Ange-

BEVERLY HILLS struction must be torn down in the next 13 days, or criminal charges could be filed by the City Attorney’s office. “He will not be able to get new permits until he demolishes and removes that which was done without approvals,” Zamperini said.

“It is a maintenance crew, not a construction crew.” – LADBS Chief Inspector Luke Zamperini, Oct. 2014 Victor De la Cruz, an attorney for neighbor Joe Horacek, who has spearheaded litigation and public awareness of the project, said the city hasn’t gone far enough. “Although we’re pleased that the city has confirmed for itself that this property owner has undertaken a massive amount of construction in violation of the Stop Work Order and the approved plans, we’re confused that yet another Order to Comply would be issued.” De la Cruz said. The property owner has ignored approximately 10 Orders to Comply already, each one of which has stated that violations may trigger criminal misdemeanor charges, including jail time. At what point does the city protect adjacent homeowners and put an end to this once and for all?”

les nor Metro has decided on a vendor. If ours is incompatible with theirs, what do we do? Lastly, I have a hard time advocating for bicycles without also requiring the riders to wear helmets. Nothing in this plan speaks to helmets,” he said. The feasibility study is due out in June. CycleHop has confirmed that it will take six months to manufacture the smart bikes and four months for the kiosks. Smart bikes with mini-computers and GPS systems are $5,950 apiece and kiosks are $14,730. Santa Monica has authorized a citywide system and awarded $10.4 million and an 8-year contract to CycleHop to build an initial offering of 500 smart bikes, 1,000 racks and 75 locations. The “Smart Bike” technology allows for flexible stations and station designs. The City is seeking corporate sponsorship to supplement anticipated user fees and provide additional support for the program. By contrast, Beverly Hills is starting with 50 bikes and currently plans two kiosks. Councilmember Brien’s request to expedite will hopefully have the impact of syncing the Santa Monica program rollout with Beverly Hills, extending the area each city’s riders can travel and drop off a bike at a compatible kiosk. Thus, a tourist staying in a hotel in Santa Monica can spend the day in Beverly Hills, shop, have dinner and drop off the bike at a convenient kiosk before taking a bus back to the hotel.

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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Celebrating are John Madden, Steven Seagal and Omar Sharif (April 10); Eileen Goodman, Joel Grey, Louise Lasser, and Peter Riegert (April 11); Helene An, Montserrat Caballé, David Cassidy, Andy Garcia, Herbie Hancock and David Letterman (April 12); Tom Blumenthal, Al Green, Joanna Garris, Jane Leeves, Julie York Farb, Ron Perlman and Natan Reches (April 13); Julie Christie, Bradford Dillman, Loretta Lynn and John Shea (April 14); Tania Ferris, Roy Clark, Adam Klein, Neville Marriner, Judith Hollinger and Emma Thompson (April 15); Ellen Barkin and Bobby Vinton (April 16).

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ERASE MS–Nancy Davis (left) congratulates Tommy Hilfiger on being named honoree for the 22nd “Race to Erase MS” on April 24. They are joined by his wife, Dee Ocleppo (right). Photo by Getty Images

Race to Erase MS has announced that fashion designer/philanthropist, Tommy Hilfiger will be honored with the “Medal of Hope Award” at its 22nd “Race to Erase MS” event, hosted by Nancy Davis, taking place April 24 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. For some 30 years, Tommy has brought classic, cool, American apparel to consumers around the world. He began his relationship with Race to Erase MS as a sponsor two decades ago to find a cure for MS as his family member also suffers from the neurological disease. Tickets start at $1,000 and tables fromt $10,000. Contact info@erasems.org or 310-440-4842.

OTIS GALA–A planning meeting for the May 2 Otis College scholarship benefit at The Beverly Hilton was held in the Beverly Hills home of Elaine Goldsmith (above, left). She is joined by co-chairs Shelley Reid and Cathy Louchheim. In the right photo are committee members Homeira Goldstein and Pat Kandel. Photos by Lee Salem

Otis College of Art and Design presents its 33rd scholarship benefit and fashion show, featuring 70 professional runway models in 200 fashion looks (L.A.’s largest annual fashion show!) from the Otis’ fashion design department. The Junior and Senior classes were mentored by some of the best names in the industry including Zaid Affas, Trina Turk, Bob Mackie, Liliana Cassabal and Joe McCarty for Lane Bryant, plus head designers from top fashion brands like Urban Outfitters, Quiksilver, Roxy and PacSun. The May 2 gala in The Beverly Hilton and honor designer Trina Turk, founder of the eponymous lifestyle brand and a frequent supporter of The Otis fashion design program with its “Fashion Innovation Award”; Carlos Alberini, CEO of iconic denim label Lucky Brand, the “Fashion Leadership Award”; and successful youth culture retailer PacSun, under the stewardship of CEO Gary Schoenfeld, the “Creative Vision Award”. Some 900 leaders in entertainment, fashion, business and finance as well as art and design patrons, press, celebrities, students, alumni and other supporters are expected to attend this gala. The Otis Scholarship Benefit and Fashion Show event was founded three decades ago by Elaine Goldsmith. Benefit cochairs are MGM Studios executive Shelley Reid and Cathy Louchheim of Beverly Hills. This annual event is Otis College’s largest fundraiser, last year grossing nearly $1 million in scholarships for art and design students. Tickets and information are available at http://www.otis.edu/sbs or by calling 310-665-6858.

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Hockey Hall of Famer Luc Robitaille and his wife, artist/author Stacia, were honored at the Cops 4 Causes’ “Golden Ticket” event for their years of dedication to foster youth. Among those attending at Hollywood’s Avalon Theatre were Pauley Perrette, Doris Roberts, Dawn Wells, Kate Linder, Tyrone Power, Jr., Carla Colllins, Sean McNabb, Judy Tenuta, Mary Jo Catlett, Jack Betts, Patricia Morison, Erin Murphy, Moosie Drier, Julie Brown, and two of TV’s famous CHIPs, Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox, as well as the evening’s hostess, 17 time Emmy-winning news anchor Christine Devine. Entertainment featured Frank Marino’s Divas, direct from Las Vegas. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Cops 4 Causes, commit310.275.0579 • 434 N. CANON DRIVE ted to fostering a network of support for at-risk-youth, by MON. - THURS. 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM providing life-changing conFRI. & SAT. 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM nections with various police, fire and military professionals. I TA L I A N R E S TA U R A N T

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Talks Books Elliot Ackerman’s Green On Blue (Simon & Schuster $25) is a novel about the war in Afghanistan where the author served five tours of duty and was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star for Valor, and the Purple Heart. Thus he is someone who has personally undergone trial by the fire he brilliantly writes about. Elliot’s mother, Joanne Leedom Ackerman, was a successful writer here with a book many still remember The Path To The River. As for the title, “green” is military shorthand for Afghan soldiers and “blue” is U.S. military The novel opens in Eastern Afghanistan where two brothers (Ali and Aziz) move to the city to earn a living, be it begging or guarding a store, just to survive as their parents have been killed by militants. When U.S. forces arrive, the militants return to strike back with gunfights and bombs in the streets and bazaars. Aziz was at Madrassa when he heard the bombs and ran to find Ali, who had been taken to an overrun hospital after losing a leg and his male organs. A man named Taqbir offers to pay the hospital bills and keep Ali alive if Aziz will join the special Lashkar forces. Azis is flown to Shkin to keep his end of the bargain. He arrives to the order of Commander Sabir and is issued helmets, night-vision goggles, body armor, etc. He becomes a good soldier, keeping his eyes open to what is going on, especially with an American officer (Mr. Jack), who plays both sides of the militants against each other. Aziz learns to be cruel and threatening. When asked: “you’ve taken sides with Atal?” He answers: “I’ve chosen only to survive.” The question becomes to support the Gazans or the Gomals, only to find that Mr. Jack is paying them both. Aziz takes action for himself and Commander Sabir, who offers him a command. He turns this down and returns to check on his brother Ali. He will do whatever necessary to protect Ali and also the woman he loves–the only power that counts in life. Elliot Ackerman’s interview can be seen on YouTube/Connie Martinson’s Channel.

Connie Martinson’s Annual Author’s Event Sunday At 2 The Courier’s Connie Martinson will host her annual “Author’s Event” Sunday at Brentwood’s Kaufman Library, 11820 San Vicente Blvd. from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Authors who will speak about their books and personally autograph them are: Alice Simpson (Ballroom), Bruce Ferber (Cascade Falls), David Of the Kukoff (Children Canyons), and Lorine Parks (Persons of Interest).

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and really consider it to be a lot of fun,” said Beverly Wilshire Regional Vice President/General Manager Ben Trodd. “We wanted something that really celebrates the 25th anniversary of Pretty Woman and enables guests and locals alike to sample the experience.” Indeed, The Beverly Wilshire was the primary filming location for the 1990 romantic comedy starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts. This year, the hotel is paying tribute to the film on its 25-year anniversary with a “Pretty Woman” package at the hotel spa that lets visitors feel as if they are in fact.. well, the Pretty Woman, and not Julia Roberts. The package includes a manicure/pedicure at The Nail Bar while sipping champagne and watching the film. There’s also a spa pampering package with a sculpted beauty wrap, diamond luxury lift facial and “sparkling diamond manicure

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education in Israel, his philanthropic endeavors helped build the U.S. Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C. and CedarsSinai medical center. “I am a simple guy,” Webb asserts. “What I can do to help, I help.” Born in Lodz, Poland on Mar. 2, 1917, one of seven children (including five sisters) in a country where Jews were prohibited from even applying for a job in a factory, Max grew up driven by a desire to help ensure his family’s survival. “It was not easy for Jewish people to make a living,” he said of his early childhood where there was no electricity nor indoor plumbing. At seven years old, Max started peddling vegetables before school to help feed his siblings and parents. “When you’re looking for survival and you’re looking to eat something...you do everything in your power to help the family. I managed the best that I could.” After Max witnessed the

April 10, 2015 | Page 21 and pedicure.” At Wolfgang Puck’s sidebar, visitors can sip the “She’s Not My Niece” Pretty Womaninspired cocktail, made with Buffalo Trace bourbon, Aperol and Luxardo amaretto. If that’s not all, the Pretty Woman For A Day stay experience offers a personal shopping consultation, a chauffeured Rolls-Royce transport to Greystone mansion for a romantic picnic, an ‘ultimate date night’ and more. Of course, as legendary as the film is, The Beverly Wilshire’s legend extends far beyond. It began before Pretty Woman screenwriter J.F. Lawton ever put pen to paper on a script. In fact, the hotel’s legacy dates back before Lawton was even born. The Beverly Wilshire, managed by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It was constructed in 1928 on the site of the old Beverly Hills Speedway by Walter G. McCarty. The hotel itself was built with special Tuscan stone

and Carrera marble in Italian Renaissance style. As time evolved, so did The Beverly Wilshire. In 1940, it was renovated with a ballroom to accommodate the big bands of that era, and not long after, an Olympic-sized swimming pool was constructed along with championship tennis courts. The hotel has housed many famous visitors, some of whom, such as Elvis Presley, Warren Beatty and John Lennon, lived at the hotel for extended periods of time. Others who have stopped through include President Barack Obama, Michael Douglas, Elton John, Dustin Hoffman, Al Pacino, Walter Matthau and Farrah Fawcett. “The Beverly Wilshire Hotel serves as a gorgeous backdrop to Rodeo Drive and has been a beacon of elegance and style for more than 80 years,” said Mayor Julian Gold. “I am grateful to the hotel’s management for being a generous partner in the business community for our holiday programs and throughout the year."

German Nazis who occupied his hometown in 1939 burn synagogues, kill people walking on the street simply for being Jewish and murder scores of innocent young children and newborn babies inside a primarily Jewish hospital, he made a promise to his mother and God that for as long as he was alive, he would be a tireless champion for the Jewish people. “I remember everything like it would be today,” Max said. In 1943, when Max arrived at Auschwitz-Birkenau from one of the cattle wagons used to transport people to the Nazi extermination camp in Poland, he remembered going before the “physician” Josef Mengele and not knowing the future for any of the hundreds of thousands of people awaiting direction along the railroad tracks. Max recalled Mengele: “With one finger he selected; ‘You go here’ or ‘You, go here.’ We didn’t know the results of the selection.” It was only after one group was loaded onto trucks along

with the dead people who hadn’t survived the journey that Max knew he had survived the selection process. “When I came in 1943, many of us didn’t know there was a crematorium,” he said. “This was the problem, how to kill the people.” Max, whose miraculous story of survival included the notorious Death March of 1944 where only 1,100 out of 60,000 lived, was one of only three members of his immediate family to live through the Holocaust. After Max was liberated on May 8, 1945, together with Nathan Shapell whom he’d met while at Auschwitz-Birkenau, they along with Nathan’s brother went to Munchberg, Germany where they established a textile production factory that eventually employed some 400 people. “We decided, we’re not going to take anything from anyone,” he said. In 1946, he married his first wife Sala Shapell and they had two daughters, Helen and Rose. Today he counts four

PUPPY PLAY AREA — Pictured left: Pet Food Express features a doggie play area. The store, which partners with the Amanda Foundation, will host an adoption this weekend from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pet Food Express Grand Opening Features Adoptions, Freebies, Discounts By Victoria Talbot

Pet Food Express celebrates its grand opening Saturday and Sunday at their newest location, 9153 W. Olympic Blvd. with discounts, freebies and adoptions.The full-service pet store includes a doggie playground, a large do-it-yourself bathing area and a luxurious cattery, featuring Amanda Foundation adoptable felines. For the grand opening weekend, PFE is offering free self-service washes throughout the month of April, in addition to a 20-percent discount on everything in the store and a Buy 3 Get the Fourth Free offer. grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. After his first wife of 45 years passed away, Max married Anna Hitter in 1993, whom he remained married to until her death four years ago. In 1951 Max travelled briefly with his family to New York, taking up residence in Coney Island for 10 weeks in order to ensure that he was able to secure the special Visa afforded to refugees before it expired. The following year, the family moved to Los Angeles, taking up residence near Dorsey High School in a twobedroom apartment close to the Shapell brothers’ families. “We decided, textile was not our business here,” he recounted. Making sure there was enough money set aside that they could buy a liquor store if their next venture failed, the three men started developing real estate in 1952, with Max working some 18-19 hours a day. Together with Shapell brothers Max founded S&S

The store offers non-emergency veterinary care for vaccinations, heartworm and flea prevention and testing and deworming. Vets are available Sundays from 1:30-3 p.m. The K-9 Fitness & Training facility offers comprehensive obedience instruction. A basic obedience course, “Preventative Puppy” for dogs under one-year and the “Accelerated Adult” class are both 8-week courses by Senior Behaviorist Lindsey Gallagher. The store will have a doggie adoption throughout the weekend, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., courtesy of the Amanda Foundation. Construction, which evolved into Shapell Industries and Shapell and Webb, Inc., which eventually grew to become the largest private home building business in Southern California. Among a litany of accolades that have punctuated Max’s life, he still remembers fondly when he was honored by the Westwood Shriners in 1979. “It was the talk of the town,” he said of the ceremony at The Beverly Hilton, which included his personal stipulations that the food be kosher, the event over by 10 p.m. and no naked lady would jump out of a box or cake. A favorite Beverly Hills story, Max said, was when he swore in Jimmy Delshad as mayor in 2007. Max recalled: “‘Jimmy,’ I said, ‘where else can you have a Persian mayor being sworn in by a Holocaust survivor?’ Anything can happen in America.” “I believe in miracles and I believe in God,” Max said. “My life is miracles.”

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are permitted outside employment, including executive employees, whose median cash salary is $200,000 per year and total compensation, including health benefits, pension and other payments, is $275,000 per year. For the City’s police chief, the total compensation is $428,300. The City ordinance is concerned with employment that would both divert the employees’ attention from their work for the City and result in potential conflicts of interest. In addition to these permissions, executive employees must also file a Form 700 in compliance with the California Fair Political Practices Commission, disclosing all outside sources of income and gifts. These forms are not filed until April 1 of the following year. The staff report says, “There can be a substantial time lag between the time that employment commences and the time of filing of the annual Form 700. Therefore, the City Council may wish to be notified whenever an executive employee is authorized to engage in outside employment.” The City Attorney’s office said it selected 13 cities to compare Beverly Hills’ ordinance, including Newport Beach, Mammoth Lakes, Montclair, Malibu, Poway, Duarte, Claremont, Apple Valley, Irwindale, Sunnyvale, the East Bay Municipal Utility District, Alhambra and Rancho Cucamonga. Two others, La Mesa and West Hollywood, do not have ordinances. No reason was given as to why these cities were selected. All of the cities listed that have ordinances coincidentally, allow employees outside employment. However, it is not clear if that was the criteria

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advised by its experts that additional funds are needed now, especially in light of the California SSMP report and the potential to obtain state matching funds for some of the project. Calculations provided by the district’s bond consultants estimate that, if the remaining authorized bonds are sold now, a Beverly Hills homeowner on average would pay just over a dollar a day more in added property taxes. An immediate sale of the $190 million of bonds is strongly supported by the district’s independent citizens’ Finance Committee. “Delaying the process may cost the district and the community money,” said Finance Committee Chair Bob Sternshine. “If you don’t do something, it will never get done,” said Beverly Vista parent Woody Clark. In 1989, he watched part of the Oakland Bay Bridge disappear 40 feet before him

used to select this diverse grouping. It is also not clear if Wiener’s law firm represented these cities. Malibu enumerates that “City equipment may not be used to further the purpose of outside work. This includes but is not limited to vehicles, computers and copying machines. Telephone calls relating to outside work shall not be initiated or accepted from a city telephone or personal cell phone.” Rancho Cucamonga’s ordinance says that in making a determination, the department shall consider, “the use of city time, facilities, equipment and supplies, or the badge, uniform, prestige or influence of the employee’s city office or employment.” In fact, several of the cities refer to a city’s “prestige,” badges and uniforms. Employees are also prohibited from the receipt or acceptance of money or gain in the performance of an act, which that employee is required or expected to deliver in the course of regularly discharging the duties of their office. Following a discussion led by Mayor Gold, the council determined that the threshold for which employees would be impacted would remain with the executive level employees, including supervisors and department heads, and certain exempt employees such as supervisors, managers, and professionals involved in management, business operations, legal affairs and other management-level exempt positions, totaling more than 100 employees. Exempt employees could also be included, such as supervisors, managers, and professionals involved in management, business operations, legal affairs and other management-level exempt positions. “This should affect department heads and above,” said

Bosse, ”to provide more checks and balances. What we have before us is not working.” The council examined which employees should be considered and then became distracted, discussing what constituted outside employment, spending 15 minutes on whether that included honorariums for speaking engagements and umpires for Little League. “I am concerned that we do not create a ‘blanket rule’ that will force people to break the rules,” said Councilmember Brien. Brien was worried about employees that may be offered honorariums, which is common in the medical community. By definition, an honorarium is payment made in recognition of acts or professional services for which custom or propriety forbid remuneration and preclude obligation or liability to provide the services; not real employment. Bosse also referred to the fact that “we didn’t even know about it,” referring to Chief Snowden’s contract with Evidence Based Inc, the firm that was subsequently hired by the Beverly Hills Unified School District for campus security and intentionally employed several of Snowden’s retired officers. In Chief Snowden’s case, City code was not followed. The Courier issued its California Public Records Act demand to the City for copies of Chief Snowden’s “Request for Approval of Outside Employment” forms. The documents obtained by The Courier revealed that, purportedly on May 7, 2013, then-City Manager Jeff Kolin signed his approval for Snowden to consult for a year with EBI, but it was without the required concurrent approval of Human Resources. The company employed retired Beverly Hills police offi-

cers to staff all five Beverly Hills public schools with armed guards for almost a year before it dissolved. A number had just retired and were also collecting their pensions. Snowden collected his consulting fee throughout. His EBI pay was not disclosed to the Beverly Hills Unified School District or to the City Council. Councilmember Krasne expressed concern that employees were not performing full disclosure on their Form 700, and suggested a sign off for every department head, with City Council and the city manager. Finally, councilmembers discussed consequences of policy violations. Chief Assistant City Attorney Lolly Enriquez was both unprepared and unclear about how violations were dealt with, she said, but that with “misdemeanor violations its $1,000 or year in jail.” The City of Sunnyvale was clear. “Employees who engage in outside employment in violation of any provision of this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.” The City Council made it clear that it was not sufficient that such employees receive approvals solely from the City Manager, as was the case under former City Manager Jeff Kolin. In fact, the City Council has directed staff to craft a new ordinance to prevent a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest, by requiring executive employees to receive approval from all five City Council members, in addition to the city manager and human resources approvals. A revamped ordinance proposal will come to study session to be fine-tuned, said Mayor Julian Gold.

The Wallis to be Honored at Los Angeles Conservancy Preservation Awards

while driving from San Francisco when the Loma Prieta earthquake struck. Clark, who stepped down as chairman of the school district’s Citizen’s Oversight Committee last week after six years of serving on the volunteer group tasked with ensuring the proper expenditures of measure E, advocates that the board immediately sell all remaining unsold bonds to the maximum amount authorized. Further adding urgency to the decision is the risk that approximately $30 million in matching SSMP funds may disappear if the district doesn’t access them soon, said Boardmember Lewis Hall. The board has also received expert reports that even the remaining $190 million in unsold Measure E bonds will be insufficient to complete necessary seismic and rehabilitation needs throughout the school district. Hall emphasized that starting construction now is crucial, given the uncertainty of precisely when a potentially devastating earth-

quake may strike. The total estimated cost, based on the detailed reports, has now grown to approximately $450 million for all five District schools. “The problem with the 2008 bond is that we looked at a number and tried to work backward,” explained Board President Howard Goldstein. “Now, we have a plan and know, this is what needs to be done; this is the cost, this his how much we need.” The 2008 Board never commissioned a detailed inspection of school facilities or cost estimates for the needed work. The current board has caused the detailed inspections and costing to be performed. To obtain the additional funds, even assuming full sale of Measure E bonds, the board expects to ask voters to approve additional bonding authority in June 2016. Goldstein estimated that the entire school building project would be complete by the end of 2018 if voters, when asked, approve the additional bonding authority.

How to proceed splits the current board. The 2008 school board that sponsored the bond measure was comprised of current Boardmember Brian Goldberg, plus Myra Demeter, Myra Lurie, Nooshin Meshkaty and Steven Fenton. To promote the measure the community was told that the $334 million could be raised without property owners seeing their property tax rates increase. “Property Taxes Will Not Rise” was the catch-phrase of the day that appeared on mailers and was touted at meetings. Both Goldberg and Boardmember Noah Margo insist that it’s crucial to return to the community to ask for an entirely new bond in June 2016 to replace Measure E. Hall and Korbatov advocate selling all authorized bonds now and seeking an additional $140 million in bond authority next year. Margo, who said that he didn’t believe the schools are in structural peril despite the state of California’s conclusions, estimated that a replace-

ment bond would delay the district’s school-building process by about six months. So far, the district has sold $117 million of the bonds with another $34 million that can be sold without a tax rate increase. Just three weeks ago, the District finally began to see its bond money at work at Horace Mann School. Construction of a three-story brand new school building (the first level will be parking) is visible from Arnaz and Charleville. “This is going to be the linchpin of our school building program,” Goldstein said. He noted that when the new school building and soccer field are completed next spring, the community will be “only too happy to say yes to continue the process” of revitalizing Beverly Hills schools. The community is urged to attend Tuesday's Board of Education meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. at Beverly Hills High School's Jon Cherney Lecture Hall.

By Victoria Talbot

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts takes its place in Los Angeles County's architectural heritage landscape on May 7 at the L.A. Conservancy 2015 Preservation Awards. The conservancy has announced the winners for its 34th annual awards luncheon, to be held May 7 at downtown’s Millenium Biltmore Hotel. The event brings community leaders in business, historic preservation, city government and development together to celebrate the City's deep historical roots. The Wallis is being honored for the re-purposed adaptation of the Beverly Hills Post Office, now the centerpiece for a performing arts complex. The building that sustained service to the community continues its to be utilized in the public arena and to perform for the benefit of the community as a testament to creative reinvention. The Preservation Award recipients are selected by an independent jury of leading experts in architecture, historic preservation and community development, including Chair Jonathan Veitch, president of Occidental College; Kaitlin Drisko, architect Drisko Studio Architects; Susan Healy Keene, AICP, director of Community Development for the City of Beverly Hills; Edward Kelsey, president of Historic Building Services, Inc.; and Michelle G. Magalong, chair of Asian & Pacific Islander Americans in Historic Preservation.

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PUBLIC NOTICES –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015052853 The following is/are doing business as: 1) MOON EYES MUSIC 2) BLACK PEARLS MUSIC 3) WHITE ONYX MUSIC 927 San Vicente Blvd. #2-C, West Hollywood, CA 90069; Raymond Sterling Gibson 927 N. San Vicente Blvd. #2-C, West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Raymond Sterling Gibson, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 02, 2015; Published: March 20, 27, April 03, 10, 2015 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015052854 The following is/are doing business as: AZAD RUG COMPANY 970 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069; Ali Azad 970 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1997: Ali Azad, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 02, 2015; Published: March 20, 27, April 03, 10, 2015 LACC N/C

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2014354099 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: LEGAL VIDEO ZOOM 8549 Wilshire Blvd. #427, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on (date): December 17, 2014 in the county of Los Angeles; Bernelli Media Group, Inc. 8549 Wilshire Blvd. #427, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION declare that all information in this statement is true and Signed: Nicole correct, Khoshnoud, Secretary; Statement #2015052855 is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 02, 2015; Published: March 20, 27, April 03, 10, 2015 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015052856 The following is/are doing business as: LEGAL VIDEO ZONE 8549 Wilshire Blvd. #427, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Bernelli Media Group, Inc. 8549 Wilshire Blvd. #427, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Nicole Khoshnoud, Secretary: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 02, 2015; Published: March 20, 27, April 03, 10, 2015 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015052857 The following is/are doing business as: 1) CULINARY SONIC INSTRUMENTS 2) ADDICTION MIXOLOGY 8549 Wilshire Blvd. #1233, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Healthy Life Publications 8549 Wilshire Blvd. #1233, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Larrian Gillespie, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 02, 2015; Published: March 20, 27, April 03, 10, 2015 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015073216 The following is/are doing business as: 1) PAYMENT SERVICES 2) 1ST PMF CAPITAL LIMITED 9701 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; PM Factors, Inc. 9701 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 2014: Stephen Perl, CFO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 18, 2015; Published: March 27, April 03, 10, 17, 2015 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015073781 The following is/are doing business as: JALFARO CLOTHING DESIGN 1631 S. Sherbourne Dr., Los Angeles, CA

90035; James S. Petronie 1631 S. Sherbourne Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 01, 2015: James S. Petronie, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 18, 2015; Published: March 27, April 03, 10, 17, 2015 LACC N/C

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by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Samuel R. Biggs, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 18, 2015; Published: March 27, April 03, 10, 17, 2015 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015073785 The following is/are doing business as: 1) LUXE GIFTS 90210 2) TEAM 90210 414 N. Camden Dr. #175, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; P.L. Biggs 414 N. Camden Dr. #175, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: P.L. Biggs, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 18, 2015; Published: March 27, April 03, 10, 17, 2015 LACC N/C

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015073782 The following is/are doing business as: PERFECT TICKETS 9454 Wilshire Blvd. #M-11, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; All Access Tickets Inc. 9454 Wilshire Blvd. M-11, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Joshua Greenly, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 18, 2015; Published: March 27, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME April 03, 10, 17, 2015 LACC N/C STATEMENT 2015078068 The following is/are doing business as: PATHFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME WAY PRODUCTIONS 3940 Laurel STATEMENT 2015073783 The follow- Canyon Blvd. #536, Studio City, CA ing is/are doing business as: 1) 91604; Nicole Marie Peplinski 3940 AZHAR DIAMOND 2) AZHAR Laurel Canyon Blvd. #536, Studio City, HEALTH & BEAUTY 9903 Santa CA 91604; The business is conducted Monica Blvd. #500, Beverly Hills, CA by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has 90212; Azhar Anwar Kamran 9903 NOT begun to transact business Santa Monica Blvd. #500, Beverly Hills, under the name(s) listed herein: CA 90212; Rie Kamran 9903 Santa Nicole M. Peplinski, Owner: Monica Blvd. #500, Beverly Hills, CA Statement is filed with the County of 90212; The business is conducted by: Los Angeles: March 23, 2015; A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, regis- Published: March 27, April 03, 10, 17, trant(s) has NOT begun to transact 2015 LACC N/C business under the name(s) listed herein: Azhar Anwar Kamran, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Owner: Statement is filed with the STATEMENT 2015078907 The followCounty of Los Angeles: March 18, ing is/are doing business as: K.I.S.S. 2015; Published: March 27, April 03, MEDIA COMPANY 10153 Riverside 10, 17, 2015 LACC N/C Dr. #286, Toluca Lake, CA 91602; Marta Waller 10153 Riverside Dr. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #286, Toluca Lake, CA 91602; The STATEMENT 2015073784 The follow- business is conducted by: AN INDIing is/are doing business as: BIGGS & VIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun CO. 125 S. Rexford Dr. #202, Beverly to transact business under the Hills, CA 90212; Samuel R. Biggs, name(s) listed herein: Marta Waller, CPA, An Accountancy Corporation Owner: Statement is filed with the 125 S. Rexford Dr. #202, Beverly Hills, County of Los Angeles: March 24, CA 90212; The business is conducted 2015; Published: March 27, April 03,

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THE NEW YORK TIMES SUNDAY MAGAZINE CROSSWORD PUZZLE

1 Small drums 7 Leaves of grass 13 Folded like a fan 20 East Coast national park 21 Early stone tool 22 Go wild 23 Ancient Peruvian using Netflix? 25 Washington post? 26 Newbie: Var. 27 Senator Mike from Wyoming 28 1965 hitmakers Dino, ____ & Billy 30 Start to lose it 31 Exactly 72, maybe 33 “No fishing here!”? 38 Be up 39 Ending with Vietnam 40 Vietnam ____ 41 Like the headline “ELVIS FATHERED MY ALIEN BABY” 42 Sheer 44 Lines from Homer and Erasmus 47 Some art projections 51 Dog whose rocket went off course? 55 Make the podium 56 Some black-tie events 57 Refrain syllable 58 “Network,” for one 59 Never Online subscriptions: Today’s puzzle and more than 4,000 pastFOUND puzzles, ANSWERS nytimes.com/crosswords IN NEXT ($39.95 a year).

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62 “Is that so?” 64 A minimus is a little one 65 Comment to an annoying blackjack dealer? 71 TV ET 72 Pub fixture 73 “Ta-da!” 74 Up-to-the-minute 77 Letters after Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s name 78 Less deserving of a laugh, say 81 Sealer, maybe 82 Part of a jumbo trail mix? 87 Sorry sort 89 Lit 90 Marie Antoinette, par exemple 91 First name on the “America’s Got Talent” panel 93 State on the Miss. 94 Bouncer’s concern 96 AAA offering: Abbr. 97 Agent for Bogart’s partner? 102 Wild 104 Declare 105 Filmmaker Riefenstahl 106 Hold it! 108 “When I was ____ …” 109 President John Tyler’s wife 111 “12-Point Type: A History”? 116 Tied up

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1 It may be on the tip of your tongue 2 Put in play 3 It holds a lock in place 4 Classic theater 5 Marshy place, perhaps 6 Identical to 7 Auto pioneer Karl 8 “When dealing with people, let us remember we are not dealing with creatures of ____”: Dale Carnegie 9 Will Smith biopic 10 When repeated, a child’s meal 11 Yadda, yadda, yadda 12 Tangerine or peach 13 Force divided by area, in physics 14 ____ brothers, inventors of the motion picture (1895) 15 Having five sharps 16 Cause of a great loss? 17 Option for a quick exit 18 Quaint letter opener

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015071611 The following is/are doing business as: SIMCHIQUE EVENT DESIGN 1553-1/2 Beverly Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Simcha Tova Peer 1553-1/2 Beverly Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Simcha Tova Peer, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 17, 2015; Published: March 27, April 03, 10, 17, 2015 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015081255 The following is/are doing business as: 2020 CENTRAL VISION CARE 2020 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90011; Soleyman Bababeygy 10671 Holman Ave. #204, Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Soleyman Bababeygy, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 26, 2015; Published: April 03, 10, 17, 24, 2015 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015081258 The following is/are doing business as: STACEY KIVEL CONSULTING 427 S. Peck Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Stacey Kivel 427 S. Peck Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 15, 2015: Stacey Kivel, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 26, 2015; Published: April 03, 10, 17, 24, 2015 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015081254 The following is/are doing business as: 1) HYPER GEEK PRESS 2) JL PUBLISHING 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #384, Beverly Hills, CA 90210;

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19 Classic British Jaguar 24 Concerning 29 Sharp turn 32 Projected image 34 High-tech surveillance acronym 35 Major account 36 Site of a 1776 George Washington victory in the Revolutionary War 37 ____ Rudolph, U.S. sprinter who won three golds in the 1960 Olympics 43 British racetrack site 44 ____ Hardware 45 It’s in the 60s 46 Rock singer? 48 Photoshop user, e.g. 49 Egyptian king overthrown in a 1952 revolution 50 Wintry mixes 52 Barely touch, as a meal 53 Visibly stunned 54 Grp. with a launch party? 58 Criticism 59 Spiral-horned antelopes 60 “C’est magnifique!” 61 Like some titmice 62 Fist bump, in slang 63 It might say “Happy Birthday!” 66 Ancient Assyrian foe 67 Old lab burners 68 Ambushed

Jonathan Lawton 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #384, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jonathan Lawton, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 26, 2015; Published: April 03, 10, 17, 24, 2015 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015081263 The following is/are doing business as: HOUSES 4 GREAT BUY, LLC 4564 Lindsey Ave., Pico Rivera, CA 90660; Houses 4 Great Buy, LLC 4564 Lindsey Ave., Pico Rivera, CA 90660; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Angelo Melicor, Owner/President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 26, 2015; Published: April 03, 10, 17, 24, 2015 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015063863 The following is/are doing business as: WONDERFUL CUTS 8046 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Vivian Min-Min Ng-Choy 916 S. Citrus Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 12, 2015: Vivian Min-Min Ng-Choy, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 09, 2015; Published: April 03, 10, 17, 24, 2015 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015089730 The following is/are doing business as: 1) COBE COACH 2) COBE 269 S. Beverly Dr. #743, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Judy Jernudd, Inc. 269 S. Beverly Dr. #743, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Judy Jernudd, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of

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Fictitious name s t a t e m e n t expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015089729 The following is/are doing business as: 1) CABRELLA 2) CABRELLA SHIPPING INSURANCE 3) CABRELLA.NET 611 Wilshire Blvd. #805, Los Angeles, CA 90017; Meslee Insurance Services, Inc. 611 Wilshire Blvd. #805, Los Angeles, CA 90017; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Benjamin Meskin, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 03, 2015; Published: April 10, 17, 24, May 01, 2015 LACC N/C

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PUBLIC NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO: BS154380 In the Matter of the petition of: Lynda Ora Bernstein To all interested person(s): Petitioner: Lynda Ora Bernstein, Born: July 8 ,1953, and presently over 18 years of age. Place of birth in Los Angeles, CA. Her current residence address: 724 N. Maple Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 90210 filed a petition with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Central District, on March 20, 2015 for a Decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Lynda Ora Bernstein Proposed Name: Lynda Orah Curatalo THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: January 28, 2016 Time: 10:00AM Department: 47 Room: 507 The address of the court is: 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Central District. Reason for name change: Divorced, and wish to return to maiden name. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Signed: Lynda Ora Bernstein Judge of the Superior Debre Katz Weintraub Dated: 3/20/2015 Published: April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2015. BHC-R17095

–––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015 082941 The following is/are doing business as: O’GARA RACING 8833 W. Olympic Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211; O’Gara Motorsports, LLC 8833 W. Olympic Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 1, 2015: Thomas M. O’Gara, Managing Member, O’Gara Motorsports, LLC. Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 27, 2015; Published: April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– TSG No.: 12-02332913-T TS No.: CA1400260864 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 4383-008-003 Property Address: 9809 EASTON DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS AREA, CA 90210 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/17/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/09/2015 at 10:00 A.M., VERIPRISE PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/29/2004, as Instrument No. 04 3070942, in book NA, page NA, , of Official

Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California, executed by: YASUKO HIROTANI, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 4383-008003 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9809 EASTON DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS AREA, CA 90210 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $939,252.40. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or

may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySea rchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1400260864 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: VERIPRISE PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC 750 Hwy 121 BYP STE 100 Lewisville, TX 75067 VERIPRISE PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)9390772NPP0243612 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 03/20/2015, 03/27/2015, 04/03/2015 (Reprint) –––––– TSG No.: 12-02383666-T TS No.: CA1400261817 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 4340-025-057 Property Address: 960 NORTH DOHENY DRIVE 306 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/01/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROP-

ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/30/2015 at 10:00 A.M., VERIPRISE PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/08/2003, as Instrument No. 03 2995726, in book NA, page NA, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California, executed by: IRIS COHEN, A MARRIED WOMEN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 4340-025057 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 960 NORTH DOHENY DRIVE 306, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $636,882.57. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySea rchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1400261817 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: VERIPRISE PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC 750 Hwy 121 BYP STE 100 Lewisville, TX 75067 VERIPRISE PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Signature Printed Named FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE

CALL (916)9390772NPP0244854 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 04/10/2015, 04/17/2015, 04/24/2015

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Charles Springer, Owner/Sole Proprietor: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 06, 2015; Published: April 10, 17, 24, May 01, 2015 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015087519 The following is/are doing business as: ANDY HEYWARD ANIMATION ART 301 N. Canon Dr. #304, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Andy Heyward 1145 Staradella, Los Angeles, CA 90077; Joseph Mariam 333 Washington Blvd. #333, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; Iraj Paran 1305 Zuni Ln., Topanga, CA 90290; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Joseph Mariam, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Los Angeles: April 01, 2015; Published: STATEMENT 2015091865 The follow- April 10, 17, 24, May 01, 2015 LACC ing is/are doing business as: BEVER- N/C LY HILLS NAIL DESIGN 427 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Lisa Nguyen 427 N. Bedford Dr., STATEMENT 2015089728 The followBeverly Hills, CA 90210; Minhnguyet ing is/are doing business as: COMOUTPATIENT Dinh 427 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, PREHENSIVE 250 N. CA 90210; The business is conducted SURGERY CENTER by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, reg- Robertson Blvd. #106, Beverly Hills, istrant(s) has NOT begun to transact CA 90211; New Images of Beverly business under the name(s) listed Hills 250 N. Robertson Blvd. #106, herein: Minhnguyet Dinh, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business Secretary: Statement is filed with the is conducted by: A CORPORATION, County of Los Angeles: April 06, 2015; registrant(s) has begun to transact Published: April 10, 17, 24, May 01, business under the name(s) listed herein September 18, 1996: 2015 LACC N/C Alexander Zaks, President: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Statement is filed with the County of STATEMENT 2015091867 The follow- Los Angeles: April 03, 2015; Published: ing is/are doing business as: BEVER- April 10, 17, 24, May 01, 2015 LACC LY HILLS NAIL SALON 9439 S. Santa N/C

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015089727 The following is/are doing business as: SHIORI STYLES 16010 S. Manhattan Pl., Gardena, CA 90247; Nicole Katsuki 16010 S. Manhattan Pl., Gardena, CA 90247; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein August 01, 2014: Nicole Katsuki, Owner/Sole Proprietor: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 03, 2015; Published: April 10, 17, 24, May 01, 2015 LACC N/C

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Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Lisa Nguyen 9439 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Minhnguyet Dinh 9439 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Minhnguyet Dinh, Secretary: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 06, 2015; Published: April 10, 17, 24, May 01, 2015 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015091685 The following is/are doing business as: EXECUTIVE DRY CLEANING SERVICES 260 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Charles Springer 1029 S. Gage Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90023; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 06, 2015:

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N O T I C E — Fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code).

SUMMONS (CITATION JUDICIAL) CASE NO: SC123578 NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: GEORGE SANTO PIETRO, an individual; and DOES 1 through 25 inclusive

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: STEVEN M. HOEFFLIN, an individual NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

The name and address of the court is: Los Angeles Superior Court West District - Santa Monica Courthouse 1725 Main Street, Santa Monica CA, 90401 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: Richard M. Hoefflin Esq., SBN061519 / Jason M. Burrows, Esq,. SBN190151 Hoefflin Burrows, ALC 2659 Townsgate Road, Suite 232 Westlake Village, CA 91361-2756 T (805) 497-8605 F (805) 497-8625

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FURNISHED & UNFURNISHED

*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

BEVERLY HILLS PENTHOUSE

CENTURY PARK EAST

2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $3,400 New paint, new carpet, central air, lrg. balcony, walk-in closet, secured, building, garage side-by-side parking. Close to Farmer’s Market & Bristol Farms.

2 BEDROOM/2 BATHS $3,750/MONTH

310/230-2480

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3 Bd+2 Updated Ba

central air/heat, granite, Hrwd. flrs, kItch. w/ lime- all applainces, washer & stone+granite, dual liv. dryer, recessed lighting, rm/sitting area, hi-ceilings, fireplace, pool, secured skylight, fireplace, din. building, 2 parking, elevator. rm w/ French door to priv. $2,975/MO. patio/backyard, 2-car Call 818/321-1942 garage. $8,995/Mo.

215 S. Camden Dr.

License 00957281

————— NOW AVAILABLE BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Beverly Hills Beautiful Spanish New carpet and paint,

Newly remodeled kitchen with new appliances. Hardwood floors., large backyard, 2-car garage, circular driveway. $6,000/Month

from $759,000

For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

Av a i l a b l e

• B.H.P.O. •

PARK PLACE

Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center, Pet PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens and Grassy Lawns.

Storage Space

2430 Coldwater Canyon 4 Bdrm. +5 Bath

from $525,000

LE PARC

427 Montana Ave.

MILLION DOLLAR VIEW & PRICELESS PRIVACY

CENTURY TOWERS

from $1,499,000

TO RENT

ARTIST'S MOUNTAIN HOME —————––––

from $2,995,000

from $1,700,000

GARAGE/STORAGE

Call Vangelis: 310/247-1500

THE ONE CENTURY

CENTURY WOODS

407

for Rent.

HOUSES FOR SALE

BEL AIR CREST

310/728-9082

SANDRA LEWIS SANTA MONICA

1,650 sq. ft.

4 BEDROOM, 3 BATH

Townhouse Style with hardwood floors, formal dining, A/C, washer and dryer, stove, fridge. Huge Quiet, w/ small, cute master suite, patio, lots of service dog. Preferably closets and windows. w/ work/writing area, Includes 2 car parking. Call 310/927-3185 kitch.+prkg. privleges,

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

—————–––– BRAND NEW LUXURY APARTMENTS FOR LEASE EXTRA LARGE Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom $2850.00 $3200.00 Prime Sherman Oaks location Washer, Dryer in units, Wood Floors, Granite Counters, Elegant!!

$2,590/Month Call 10am to 8pm:

310/559-9896

100 S. Doheny Dr.

Beautiful & Spacious Renovated 1 Bd+11/2 Ba • $2,500 10th flr. views, hrwd. flrs., new appliances, mini-bar, central a/c, lrg. balcony pool, tennis crt., secured entry+prkg.

310/499-9893

—————–––– PICO/ROBERTSON

Large Remodeled 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath Dining rm., high ceiling, refrigerator, laundry, hardwood flrs., garage+ storage. No Pets. $2,490/Month Call 10am to 8pm:

310/559-9896

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Gorgeous Newly Remodeled 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath New stainless steel appliances, new tile in kitchen+bath, new quartz countertops, hardwood floors, parking, 900sq.ft. $2,350/MO 818/321-1942

Unobstructed City Views Brand New Renovation Marble Floors Quartz Counters Stainless Steel Kitchen BEVERLY HILLS ADJ 2 Jumbo Balconies Bedford/Olympic 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO Luxurious Baths $2,150/MO.

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2 BEDROOM/2 BATHS $3,250/MONTH Lower Floor. Corner with Balcony Quiet Location. Hardwood Floors

1 BEDROOM/1 BATH $2,950/MONTH High Floor. Totally Renovated Unobstructed East View Real Hardwood Floors.

Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, 4742 Sepulveda Blvd. 310/860-9991 310/433-1949 just 1/2 block north of Ventura Houseman, Staff 213/926-4213 OPEN HOUSE Daily 310-561-5812 Engineers, Switchboard, —————–––– —————–––– Security Staff, BEVERLY HILLS P I C O / R O B E R T S O N Switchboard, Saunas, 4 BEDROOM, 3 BATH Large Remodeled Business Center, Pet + POWDER ROOM 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath PlayLand, Restaurant, 3500sf 2-Story Home Dining rm., high ceiling, refrigerator, laundry, Updated kitchen and Acres of Flower Gardens bath. Hardwood flrs., hardwood flrs., garage+ and Grassy Lawns. storage. No Pets. with double garage. $6,900MO. Call 310/500-6993

Beverly Hills Adj.

For Sale See our Ad Sec. 270

Approx. 1400 Sq. ft. Lower unit with fridge, washer/dryer in unit and 2 car parking.

Call 310/880-7281

————— BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. $1,900/MO. Spacious 2 BD + 2BA Newly decorated unit, air condition, hardwood floors, stove, fridge, laundry, storage, carport. No Pets. Call 818/701-6600 or 818/640-8082

————— BEVERLY HILLS ADJACENT 865 SHENANDOAH Unit-102 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath $1,800.00/MO Recently renovated front Corner unit 1930 controlled-access building one block From Beverly Hills. Features include new stainless appliances, granite Countertops, breakfast nook, tile floors, spacious living room and Bedroom feature hardwood flrs. Laundry on-site. Unassigned parking. NO PETS. 1 year lease 13th Month FREE. Text Lisa 310/720-4810 for more information.

A PA RT M E N T / C O N D O R E N TA L S

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BEVERLY HILLS

ADJACENT

• • • • • • •

• • • French doors in bdrm. to • patio overlooking pool • • GORGEOUS UNITS •

• 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba.

STUDIO & 1 BEDROOM $1,595-$1,850 Remodeled Top Floor Unit In Newer Luxury Building

New Carpet & Custom Paint, Tile Floors, Stove, Fridge, Dishwasher, A/C, Balcony, Secured Entry, Gated Parking, Elevator, Laundry On Premises. On-Site Gym.

Central air, large balcony, pool, elevator, on-site laundry, intercom entry. 320 N. La Peer Dr.

• 310/246-0290 • CLOSE TO SHOPS & DINING

———–––– 8560 W. Olympic Bl. —— Border of

Call 310/526-1484

BEVERLY HILLS 321 S. Sherbourne Dr.

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Spacious

••

LARGE LOVELY • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH • • •• Parking. Beautiful Balcony, controlled

Brentwood Area. access, a/c, stove, 1240 GRANVILLE AVE elevator, laundry Unit Apartment 5. facility, parking. $1,400/MO. • 310/247-8689 • Call 805/379-2000 Close to Cedars-Sinai, or 805/231-8415

————— BEVERLY HILLS

443 S. Oakhurst Dr.

Beverly Center & Trendy Robertson Bl.

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• SANTA MONICA

• • 1 Bd+Den+11/2 Ba • • • • • • • • •• •• •

2600 Virginia Ave.

• Spacious • • 3 Bd. + 2 Ba. •

Approx. 1,100sf. B R I G H T & S P A C I O U S Patio, dishwasher, on-site laundry, parking. BEVERLY HILLS LIVING. Close to school, freeway Balcony, dishwasher, & transportation.

elevator, intercom 310/449-1100 entry, on-site laundry, parking. B R E N T W O O D P LEASE C ALL : 11988 Kiowa Ave. 310/435-3693 ••••••• 1 Bd. + 1 Ba.

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*BEVERLY HILLS * • • • • • • •

8725 Clifton Way Large & Bright Unit. Newly Remodeled Elevator, controlled • 2 Bdrm. + access, on-site 1 Den + 2 / 2 Bath • laundry facility, ••••• balcony, parking. Lrg. unit. Balcony, Close to Walk-in closet, Brentwood Village, intercom entry, laundry facility, elevator, prkg. Shops & Restaurants. • CHARMING & BRIGHT • • 310/826-4889 • Close to Cedars, restaurants, shopping B R E N T W O O D & transportation. 11730 SUNSET BLVD.

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• 310/276-1528 •

—————–––– • • • • •N• BEVERLY HILLS 218 S. Tower Dr.

• •• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. ••

• •• ••

Old World Charm ! Bright, intercom entry, fridge, stove, laundry fac.

CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS & SHOPPING . 310/531-3992

EWLY

REMODELED

439 S. LE DOUX LE DOUX / BURTON WAY

BRENTWOOD The Carlton 11666 Goshen Ave. (•)(•)(•)(•)(•)

WESTWOOD WESTWOOD HOLLYWOOD 10966 OHIO AVE. NEWLY REMODELED TERRIFIC Extra Large

Single+Loft+11/2 Ba. Single+ 1 Ba. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2 BEROOM, 2 BATH (•)(•)(•)(•)(•)

LARGE 2 BDRM, 2 BA. with Bamboo, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer and Dryer in unit, Pool, 2 Parking, A/C units.

By appointment only

WiFi, central air/heat, fireplace, patio, controlled access, pool, elevator, parking, laundry facility.

310/312-9871 Shopping & Dining in Brentwood Village

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~ WEST ~ Call 310/ 425-9070 L O S A N G E L E S 2 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

BEVERLY HILLS

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1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH

1409 Midvale Ave. 1769-1775 N. Sycamore Av. •••• ••• ••••

• 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • • • • • •• •• • Single S i n g l e • • • • • • • Bachelor WiFi, a/c, intercom entry, laundry facility, elevator, parking, pool.

************* CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., NEW hardwood and tile 323/851-3790 SHOPPING & 1 BLK. floors and GRANITE counterClose to Everything. TO WESTWOOD PARK. tops, Laundry on each 310/478-8616 floor, ELEVATOR-Intercom, * HOLLYWOOD * 440 Gated Parking, No Pets. 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. UNFURNISHED W I L S H I R E

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323-252-5600

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CORRIDOR

10530-10540 Wilshire Bl.

∞∞∞∞∞∞ Newly Remodeled. 1342 Centinela Ave. ∞ BRENTWOOD New hrwd. flrs., stain- - 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ 11640 Kiowa Ave. less steel appl., balcony, • Bright Unit • Luxury Living controlled access, •••••••• on-site laundry, prkg. Granite countertops, with valet, balcony, on-site Newly Updated 1307 Barry Ave. lush garden laundry, On-site 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath 310/473-1509 surrounding pool, parking. Close to SMALL QUIET BLDG. •••••••• gym, elevator, etc. transportation. Balcony, dishwasher, Hrwd. flrs., granite • 310/442-8265 • a/c, heated pool, WiFi, •• WESTWOOD • counters, dishwasher, 10933 Rochester Ave. elevator controlled central air, balcony. ~ WEST ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ access, on-site laundry, Call: 310/470-4474 Jr . Executive LOS ANGELES parking. Close to Spacious a/c, fireplace, 12424 TeXaS Ave. **CENTURY CITY** Brentwood Village, pool, controlled access, • • • • • 2220 S. Beverly Glen laundry fac., prkg. Shops & Restaurants. • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • Free WiFi Access • • • V E R Y N I C E U N I T. • 310/826-4889 • 310/473-5061 • 1 Bd.+Den+1 Ba. • 2nd floor, Close To U.C.L.A. •• on-site laundry, •• 320 S. CLARK DR. covered parking, • • L o t s o f • • Robertson/Burton Way • WESTWOOD • controlled access. Character & Charm ! 550 Veteran Ave. 310/442-8265 Glass Fireplace TOP FLOOR ••••• Newly Remodeled. FRONT LOVELY • 2 B d . + 2 B a . W E S T L . A . New hrwd. flrs., ONE BEDROOM • S i n g l e 1415 Brockton Ave. granite counters, With balcony, tub + stall • • • • • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath stainless steel appl., Very spacious, shower, ELEVATOR, { { { { { { { alcove fireplace, granite counters, A/C, gated garage, controlled Patio, stove, fridge, microwave, intercom fridge, laundry facility, access in quiet building. entry, on-sight laun- dishwasher, on-sight gated parking, intercom No pets. Non-smoking facility. laundry, parking. entry, WiFi and more. Call 323/252-5600 dry, parking & WiFi.

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—————–––– • BRENTWOOD • 125 N. Barrington Av.

Controlled access, laundry facility. Utilities Included.

Very close to UCLA C LOSE T O S HOPS & Westwood Village. & R ESTAURANTS . 310/208-5166 310/479-0700

—————–––– —————–––– WESTWOOD

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• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

* * * * * Newly Remodeled Great Views Great views, controlled access, balcony, elevator, lrg. pool, prkg, on-sight laundry. H IKING IN R UNYON C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD B OWL /N IGHTLIFE .

323/467-8172

—————–––– MID-WILSHIRE 340 S. St. Andrews Pl.

• • • • • Spacious 2 Bdrm + 2 Bath • • • • • Balcony, controlled access, parking, elevator, on-site laundry. Close to shopping, great restaurants and Metro.

213/364-8423

—————–––– LAFAYETTE PARK 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL.

• 310/552-8064 • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Rooftop jacuzzi •••••• with panoramic Granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, city views.

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air conditioned, new N E W LY U P D AT E D 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . L.A.’S FINEST, M OST L UXURIOUS CUL VER CITY hrwd. flrs., designer • •1 Bd.+1 Ba.• • • • • • • A PT . R ENTAL 3830 Vinton Ave. •• finishes, balcony, ceiling • 2 Bdrm.+ 2 Bath • • • • • fan, elevator, controlled * * * * * * • Bachelor • • Single • • 1 Bdrm.+ 1 Bath • • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • access. Fitness ctr, yoga • • Upscale, Bright,

•

“The Mission”

•

• • • • room, wi-fi, skyview Gorgeous & Spacious. Wifi,•Bright, controlled • Westwood • Pool, sauna, lounge w/ outdoor fire• • • • • access, balcony, intercom entry, place, laundry facilities. pool, elevator, With Pool, balcony, • • • • • elevator, on-site Easy freeway access laundry facility, prkg. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. central air, fireplace, laundry, parking. Close To U.C.L.A. 213/382-102 1 stove, elevator, inter• 2 Bd.+2 Ba. All Utilities Paid. 310/477-6856 • • • • • com entry, prkg. gym. 310/841-2367

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• Jr. Executive • 310/476-2181 • W E S T L . A .

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6-Month Lease Avail.

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LOS ANGELES

401 S. HOOVER St. * * * * * * Close to shopping, 12333 TeXaS Ave. Every Extra Luxury • MIRACLE MILE • • • • • • • • • dining & schools. Rooftop pool, ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ custom cabinets, granite 615 S. Cochran Ave. • 1 B d . + 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath countertops, stone entry, • Single • deck, central air, 1 Ba. pool, health club, spa. ∞ ∞ ∞ elevator, intercom ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ • Free WiFi Access • Controlled access, • • • • • • • • Granite counters, Control access, pool, on-sight laundry, entry, on-sight laundry, • Close to UCLA • dishdishwasher, elevator, a/c unit, kitchenette. gym, parking. washer, balcony, stove, 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. on-site laundry 310/531-3992 L.A., 90024 • Free WiFi Access • intercom-entry, on-site Contact Mgr.: Close to Museums, and parking. ~ 310/476-3824 ~ laundry, parking. • 310/864-0319 • Grove & Restaurants. 213/385-4751 BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE 310/826-4600

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BEVERLY HILLS

S E RV I C E

468

475

BAGS WANTED

GARAGE & ESTATE SALE

WANTED

Unique Hi-End WeHo Moving Sale • Sat. & Sun. • 04/11+04/12 10 am - 5 pm

CHANEL, HERMES, GUCCI, PRADA AND ALL HIGH-END DESIGNER HANDBAGS

3-piece mirrored wall unit, Baccarat, crystal, glassware, Lamosse porcelain, paintings, furniture, king bed (can separate), Coalport china (UK), Lalique glassware+ more beautiful items. 1115 Hacienda Pl. #106

IN ADDITION TO

ALLIGATOR, CROCODILE AND EXOTIC SKINS. ALL NEW, USED OR VINTAGE.

TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

D I R E C T O RY

507

AUTOS WANTED

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR “It is no use saying, ‘We are doing our best.’ You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary.” – Winston Churchill On Tuesday (April 14), at 7 p.m. the Board of Education meets at the high school STC building. You need to tell the board what you want it to do with the Measure E bond that was voter approved in Nov. 2008. Do you want this board majority to delay construction so voters can inform this board what they told the previous board in 2008? The public has already spoken. They said they want modernized schools and want to make our buildings safe. What has changed? Our buildings are older, more worn down and less able to deliver education for the 21st century. Or should they sell the bonds to capacity now and continue moving forward with improving the schools? Going for another bond election in June 2016 or even later (2018 or 2020) delays construction for years or maybe forever. It adds at least $5 million annually to the construction bill in cost escalation and inflation. Stopping now will kill momentum and abandon $30-40 million in state matching seismic mitigation funds. A failed election in 2016 or later will create further monetary losses with no solution and thousands of students left in portables. If the Board of Education goes to capacity on the bond, some might not see this as the most “politically correct” approach. But isn’t the board tasked to make the best decisions for our students and community, even if these decisions are difficult? In 2013 the board went to capacity on the bond sales to build Horace Mann School. Construction is on budget and on time. Why would anyone complain if the board’s actions benefit our students and potentially increase property values? Your tax rate will go up nominally for seven years and then go back down. This amount is equivalent to 4-percent of your entire bill. Let your school board know what you want it to do. Do you really need an election that will waste money, time, and opportunity and delay safe and modern schools for our students and public? Write now and/or come to the meeting this Tuesday and voice your opinion. Do it before it’s too late! Lisa Korbatov and Lewis Hall, Members of the BHUSD Board of Education ****** Beverly Hills policymakers and police officials may argue that red light cameras improve safety, but does the program actually achieve that objective? BHPD figures show that collision injuries in 2014 were 6-percent higher than the past five year average. Bicyclists fared worst: 21percent more riders were injured last year than on average. Aren’t we making progress in reducing the harm from collisions? No. The five pedestrians who reported being injured every month last year matches exactly our five year monthly average. The problem in a word is “enforcement” or lack thereof. For every red-light installation, there is a score of unpatrolled intersections where a driver can run the red or plow through a crosswalk with impunity. And how low a priority have we put on enforcement? During the past five years, total traffic citations have declined by half. Few cops worked the beat; positions were vacant; and officers took leave. Yet during that period, our automated cameras documented a remarkably consistent record of light-running (1,400 citations were issued every month on average). Indeed the benefit of the red light program is that it provides a useful yardstick for our broader enforcement effort. The drop by half in total officer-issued citations over five years coincides with the tenure of former City Manager Jeff Kolin. Looking beyond the citations, crash injuries increased by 6-percent for auto passengers and a whopping 40-percent for bike riders between the year before he arrived (2009) and his departure in January. He nearly eviscerated BHPD’s traffic division. Our City should be working hard to reverse that negative trend. But City Hall is not taking the steps necessary. Look around: faded pavement markings have made ghosts of our crosswalks; transportation officials dither instead of installing high-visibility "continental" style crosswalks that are shown to be safer; and no official suggests any inclination to address problem intersections shown by crash injury figures to be dangerous to drivers, riders and walkers alike. Additional red light cameras won’t make our streets any more safe. And they won’t even generate the kind of revenues that program critics like to decry. Mark Elliot, Beverly Hills ****** To me the question is not how many residents per employee a city has, but what those residents get from the city employees. I've lived in Los Angeles and in Beverly Hills, and the city services-from police and fire to library and trash collection- are much better and much friendlier in Beverly Hills. As for the ratio of residents to employees in similarly-sized West Hollywood, that might be an artifact of WeHo's contracting out its police services to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and its trash collection to a private company. And for the salaries, they do seem high, but over the years I've learned that the adage “you get what you pay for” is, unfortunately, generally true. Daniel Fink, Beverly Hills ****** Would you give up a trip to the hair salon if you thought it could save a life? How about 10, 20, or 50 lives? That is the question that members of the Beverly Hills Southwest Homeowners Association must ask themselves. Attending last week’s meeting reveals that most residents are unwilling to sacrifice their oil subsidies to do right by the children of Beverly Hills. After all, there is no “proof” that the oil extraction at BHHS is toxic. As as a survivor of acute-cell lymphoblastic leukemia, what a startling statement about our “community!!” Sadly, the cut and color cannot be sacrificed. Yvonne Fogelman Hatherill, Beverly Hills (BHHS class of 1978)

Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Apr. 10). Many short journeys throughout the year will keep you excited, motivated and in love. You'll have the chance to be creative in many ways: professional, financial and familial. June and July bring the best business opportunities. Invest in formal training in September, and you'll develop skills to improve daily life. Taurus and Aquarius people adore you. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). There's a difference between making a good impression and coming across the way you intend to. The opinion of an impartial and honest observer will help you communicate what you want to say. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). A friend may observe that you've changed. Well, of course you have! Hundreds and thousands of times. You love to experiment, grow and improve. It's who you are. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Don't assume that what you know is common knowledge. You have something to teach the people around you, especially if those people happen to be your children. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You can't be free if you believe that someone has control over you. And even if you secretly feel this is the case, never let the other person know. Take back your power. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your memory will go in its own direction, and the others may dispute the story. This is what makes for an interesting dialogue. Anyway, their memories are equally suspect. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). If you're having trouble concentrating, it's not your fault. Your creative mind needs more stimulation than yesterday's environment could provide. Forcing yourself to stay on task is silly when the task is beneath you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Most people would rather prove to the world the correctness of their thinking than change their mind. Luckily, you're not "most people." There are real benefits to being mentally flexible and open-minded now. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You know what matters to you, and you want to concentrate your efforts there. Years of doing what it takes to fulfill your commitments has taught you to make fewer commitments. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You are a riddle wrapped in an enigma today, and a certain someone will be fascinated by you. Build the mystery, and you'll reap a benefit next week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A project is getting to be far more costly than you anticipated. Budgeting your time and energy will be even more important than accounting for your dollars. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There's a saying that “depression lies,” but depression is not the only state that fills the mind with fibs. Elation can lie, too. The worst lies of all are perpetrated by the state of infatuation. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). You have the advantage. Once you recognize what it is, it's important to play it judiciously. Oscar Wilde said: “One should always play fairly when one has the winning cards.”

POLICE BLOTTER The following assaults, burglaries, identity and grand thefts have been reported by BHPD. Streets are usually indicated by block numbers. Reported losses in brackets. BURGLARIES 03/30 9000 Wilshire Blvd. ($470) 03/31 400 S. Palm Dr. ($466) 04/02 400 S. Crescent Dr. 04/03 200 Reeves Dr. GRAND THEFTS 10/03 1000 Loma Vista Dr. ($490,558) 03/30 617 N. Trenton Dr. ($1,900) 03/30 100 Peck Dr. ($3,000) 03/30 8000 Wilshire Blvd. ($7,000) 04/04 100 N. Hamilton Dr. ($13,300) 04/03 500 Leslie Lane ($6,617)

IDENTITY THEFTS 03/14 300 N. Swall Dr. 03/18 300 S. Palm Dr. 03/18 100 N. Stanley Dr. 03/26 100 N. La Peer Dr. 03/30 9000 Wilshire Blvd. 03/30 400 N. Rexford Dr. 03/31 300 S. Almont Dr. 03/31 1000 Cove Wy. 04/01 9000 Wilshire Blvd. 04/02 500 N. Roxbury Dr. 04/04 100 N. Almont Dr.

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