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THREE’S A CROWD — Lupita Nyong'o, Viggo Mortensen and Taraji P. Henson joined the crowd of stars to walk the Red Carpet for the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards, held at The Beverly Hilton.

For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

Golden Globes Scorecard Movies Green Book • Best Comedy Musical Film; • Best Screenplay (Nick Vallelonga, Brian Curry and Peter Farrelly); • Best Supporting Actor (Mahershala Ali) Bohemian Rhapsody • Best Drama Film; • Best Actor/Drama (Remi Malek) The Wife • Best Actress/Drama (Glenn Close) Vice • Best Actor/Comedy-Musical (Christian Bale) The Favourite • Best Actress/Comedy-Musical (Olivia Colman)

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A judge ordered the public release of names and photos of an inspector tied to 901 Strada Vecchia.

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George Christy, Page 6 While The Hollywood Foreign Press Association Has Had Its Ups And Downs, Its Golden Globe Awards Ceremony Is Now A Celebrity Spectacle That Designers Beg To Participate In

Television The Kominsky Method • Best TV Series/Comedy • Best Actor/Musical-Comedy (Michael Douglas)

The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story • Best TV Movie/Limited Series; • Best Actor TV Movie/Limited Series: Darren Criss

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Beverly Hills City Manager Mahdi Aluzri Announces Retirement In May

By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills City Manager Mahdi Aluzri announced that he will be retiring in May, ending a 35-year career in public service, mostly in Beverly Hills.

Aluzri climbed the ranks and overcame many challenges before attaining the position of City Manager, working his way up the ladder and leaving an indelible impression in the many projects he participated in during his many years at the City.

Aluzri was born in Baghdad, Iraq, where he

Mahdi Aluzri

attended a British-run elementary school until it was nationalized when he was in the 10th grade. (see ‘CITY MANAGER’ page 14)

• Best TV Series/Drama

Killing Eve • Best Actress/Drama (Sandra Oh)

Bodyguard • Best Actor/Drama (Richard Madden) The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel • Best Actress Comedy-Musical (Rachel Brosnahan)

BHUSD To Pay $250K For Consultant With Ties To Newly-Elected Boardmember

By Laura Coleman It should come as no surprise that Beverly Hills Unified School District might take extra precautions when it comes to entering into large consulting contracts – after all, just last year BHUSD was absolved from having to pay in excess of $23 million to former consultant Karen Christiansen.

That former consultant was fired after she entered into a sole source contract on behalf of the district with a company she founded and yet her attorney at one point managed to convince a jury that she was the victim.

However, it appears that the district may not have learned just how important transparency is when it comes to maintaining public trust.

Although the latest judicial findings have Government Code Section 1090 applying to independent contractors when it comes to conflicts of interest, current school district practices may be limiting BHUSD’s ability to maintain public trust in ensuring that its public officials are beyond even the appearance of impropriety.

Following a 5-0 vote by the Board of Education last month to move forward with a three-month

$250,000 consulting proposal for the Leadership Advisory Group (LAG) to provide strategic management as the district moves forward with reconfiguration, the district is poised to vote on the actual contract at its upcoming formal meeting on Tuesday, even though the group has already begun work on behalf of the district. Several sources have told the Courier they question the transparency of the selection process – particularly given that a LAG consultant served on the steering committee which helped to successfully convince residents to elect new board member Tristen Walker-Shuman two months ago.

Superintendent Michael Bregy assured the Courier that the consultant, respected community member Kimberly Combs, who he said is no longer working with LAG, derives no financial benefit from the district entering into the contract.

As BHUSD moves forward with retiring the traditional K-8 educational model that has been a hallmark of Beverly Hills public schools for generations in favor of creating a dedicated middle school starting in Fall 2019, ensuring a smooth transition process is (see ‘SCHOOL DISTRICT’ page 12)

A rendering of the project at the old Friars Club site.

Peninsula’s Friars Club Appeal Rejected By Beverly Hills City Council In 4-1 Vote

By Victoria Talbot The City Council denied an appeal by the Peninsula Hotel for a mixed-use project approved by the Planning Commission Sept. 13 at 9908 Santa Monica Blvd., the former site of the Friars Club, thus paving the way for a 25-unit luxury condominium building with 13,000 square feet of ground-floor retail in a 4-1 vote with Vice Mayor John Mirisch dissenting.

Residents, applicants and appellants stayed into the wee hours of the morning during a confrontational hearing. Mayor Julian Gold did not allow public comment to commence until after 10 p.m. Of more

than a dozen comments, only two were in favor of the project. Former Mayor Nancy Krasne, former City Treasurer Eliot Finkel, Design Review Commissioner Ilona Sherman, former mayor Dr. Chuck Aronberg, Renters Alliance founder Mark Elliot, activists Steve Mayer and Marilyn Gallup and a representative for the Municipal League were among those who spoke in opposition of the project.

Stuart Raffel and former mayor Barry Brucker were in favor of the project.

The hearing was dominated by Councilmember Lili Bosse who led an aggressive (see ‘FRIARS CLUB’ page 17)

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Judge Dismisses Beverly Hills Harassment Claim from Ashley Judd Suit Against Weinstein

SING FOR SENIORS – Music was in the air when Beverly Hills Teen Advisory Committee members sang holiday melodies to seniors at the Silverado Beverly Place Memory Care Community Center in Los Angeles.

The seniors were overjoyed and some clapped and sang along. The Teen Advisory Committee not only partakes in community service volunteer work, but they identify teen problems, suggest solutions, and work with City Officials to create special events for teens. Those interested in joining should visit www.beverlyhills.org/teens.

Golden Globes Nielsen Ratings Drop 2 Percent From 2018 Viewership of NBC's coverage of the Golden Globe Awards was 2 percent lower than last year's, a smaller decline than other award shows, according to "fast official" figures released Monday

by Nielsen.

Sunday's ceremony at The Beverly Hilton, hosted by actress Sandra Oh and actor Andy Samberg, averaged

18.607 million viewers, the most for any entertainment show since the 2018 Oscars telecast. Last year's Golden Globes ceremony hosted by talk show host Seth Meyers averaged 19.017 million viewers.

The Golden Globes benefited by following the Chicago Bears- Philadelphia Eagles NFL playoff game which averaged

35.89 million viewers, the most-watched television program since Super Bowl LII. The 2018 Golden Globes ceremony did not follow an NFL telecast.

Final figures are scheduled to be released Tuesday, but are not expected to change significantly from the "fast official" figures.

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A Los Angeles federal judge Wednesday dismissed a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by Ashley Judd against Harvey Weinstein, but ruled the actress can proceed with her allegations the disgraced producer defamed her and ruined her chance for a role in the Lord of the Rings film series.

U.S. District Judge Philip S. Gutierrez left open the chance for Judd to proceed on the defamation allegations, ruling against the applicability of the state sexual harassment law as it pertains to the actress' accusations against Weinstein.

In September, Gutierrez indicated how he would rule on Weinstein's motion to dismiss, writing that the law cited in the lawsuit "has never before been applied to an employer's sexual harassment of a prospective employee, and the court is not convinced that the statute was intended to cover such harassment."

Judd claimed Weinstein made sexual advances toward her in 1997 at a Beverly Hills hotel while they were meeting to discuss potential film roles.

She alleged that she managed to elude Weinstein by propos-

ing a "mock contract" by falsely telling him she would let him touch her when she won an Oscar for one of his films.

Weinstein attorney Phyllis Kupferstein argued that the producer's alleged conduct toward Judd did not rise to the legal standard of sexual harassment.

According to the judge, a producer/actress relationship is not covered by the law covering sexual harassment within a professional relationship.

But Gutierrez did rule that Judd can proceed with her defamation claim against Weinstein. Judd contends that Weinstein defamed her and hurt her career in 1998 by telling "Lord of the Rings" director Peter Jackson that the actress was a "nightmare" to work with.

Weinstein is facing sexual assault charges in New York, and he is under investigation by authorities in London and Los Angeles. He has repeatedly denied ever engaging in nonconsensual sexual activity.

Judd was one of the first women to come forward with harassment allegations against him.

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Woman Pleads No Contest To Beverly Hills Parking Lot Attack That Severed Man’s Leg

HONORING ANTO — On Tuesday, the Beverly Hills City Council honored Anto Beverly Hills, which is celebrating 40 years in the City, with its Legacy Business Award. Anto Sepetjian was a master tailor from Beirut who began shirtmaking in 1955. He came to the United States in 1976, and opened his own shop in Fresno, before a friend convinced him to move to Beverly Hills. Two years later, he opened his first small shop on Brighton Way and quickly developed a reputation for custom-making exquisite dress shirts. Anto ended up moving to different locations in the City multiple times to accommodate his growing business. In the 1980s, his sons Jack and Ken took up the craft and not long after, joined the business. Today, Anto Beverly Hills, located at 258 N. Beverly Dr., continues Anto’s long-standing tradition or providing top-flight tailoring and ready-to-wear clothing. Pictured, from left: Luis Solis, Alec Sepetjian, Sevag Sepetjian, Anthony Sepetjian, Ken Sepetjian, Haiganoush Sepetjian and Jack Sepetjian.

By Matt Lopez A Long Beach woman pleaded no contest on Wednesday in connection with a 2017 attack in the Pavilions grocery store parking lot that led to a man’s leg being severed.

The horrifying scene was caught on a bystander’s cell phone video on May 12, 2017, after Jamika Marie Abair, 24, who was driving a vehicle in the parking lot, allegedly got into an argument with a man who was on foot.

The verbal altercation culminated with Abair’s vehicle speeding toward the man, pin-

MYSTICAL MYSTIQUE–Mystique is a 3-year-old female Shepherd mix. She weighs about 50 pounds and had a litter of puppies after being rescued off the streets of Compton. All of Mystique’s puppies have been adopted, and now it’s her turn to find her forever home. For more information on how to adopt Mystique, contact Shelter Hope Pet Shop at 805379-3585 or visit www.shelterhopepetshop.org.

The Paley Center For Media Presents ‘Museum Of Drunk History’ Through Jan. 20

By Laura Coleman One of the most intoxicating exhibits to appear in the City opened this week at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills.

On view through Jan. 20, the “Museum of Drunk History” takes visitors on a trip through the hilarious world of Comedy Central’s popular television show Drunk History.

The exhibit is essentially a liquored-up narration of the nation’s history, shown through intricate dioramas that represent each episode of the show’s new season, which is set to premiere Tuesday evening.

“For five seasons, Drunk History has provided viewers with a humorous take on our glorious past,” said Maureen J. Reidy, the Paley Center’s president/CEO. “We’re thrilled visitors to the Paley Center will have the opportunity to experience season six through this original and fun exhibit.”

Scenes depicted in the large dioramas include The Creation of Frankenstein, The Occupation of Alcatraz, and Murderess Row—the story that inspired the movie Chicago.

VACATION’S OVER – Beverly Vista families the Crow’s and the Margo’s brought in the new year in Ojai Valley. Noah Margo is the Beverly Hills Board of Education president.

Alana Crow, Andrew Crow, Alyla Crow, Reese Margo, Noah Margo and Laura Margo

LET’S DRINK – A wealth of intricate dioramas are on view at The Paley Center For Media’s current exhibit, Drunk History.

Photo by Brian To/The Paley Center for Media

“It’s great to finally be in a museum,” said Drunk History host, Derek Waters.

Fans who can’t make it to the museum can check out the dioramas in new promos for

season six on Comedy Central.

The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, visit: https://media.paleycenter.org.

Canon/Beverly Drive Parking Structure Closed To Overnight Parking Next Week

By Matt Lopez One of the Beverly Hills’ busiest public parking structures will be closed to overnight parking next week due to a Public Works project that will scan for the height clearance of the parking lot.

No overnight parking in the City Public Parking Garage

ning his legs against a railing in the parking lot. One of the man’s legs was severed below the knee in the incident, according to the L.A. County District Attorney’s office.

Abair was arrested the day after the altercation, along with another woman, 21-year-old Sarah Gabriella Huerta, who faced a felony count of accessory after the fact.

Immediately following her no contest plea – which included admitting that she caused “great bodily injury” to the victim – Abair was sentenced to two years in state prison.

at 438 N. Beverly Dr. - 439 N. Canon Dr. will be allowed from Monday, Jan. 14 to Friday, Jan. 18.

Closure of the parking lot will run from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., when laser scanning work is conducted to help establish the height clearance in order to notify those parking their vehi-

cles of the lowest point in the parking structure.

Stanchions and signage will be posted as needed to block parking spaces and levels, and a vendor will be on site to laser scan the height clearances at all levels of the parking structure

Beverly Hills Offers Persian 101 in After School Class

By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills Community Services Department in partnership with the Farhang Foundation has announced that the City will offer Persian 101 as one of the Winter After School Classes beginning Jan. 15 at Hawthorne Elementary School and Jan. 16 at El Rodeo Elementary School.

The classes are being offered to students from kindergarten through sixth grade.

Students will learn basic Farsi from a native speaker using cultural activities such as games, songs and cooking, for all levels of speakers.

Beginners are welcome.

The Farhang Foundation, established in 2008, is a nonreligious, non-political, non-

profit foundation with a mission to celebrate and promote Iranian art and culture for the benefit of the community at large.

Persian 101 is being offered in after-school programs throughout Los Angeles, successfully bringing the culture and language to children of all nationalities.

Through the classes, kids can experience everyday Iranian culture through art and entertainment.

There is an estimated 300,000 – 500,000 Persians in Southern California, the largest population outside Iran in the world.

For more information, call 310-284-6850 or register at www.beverlyhills.org/bhrec.

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Cultural Heritage Commission Seeks Addition Of Historic Adelman Residence For Landmark

By Victoria Talbot The Cultural Heritage Commission started the new year by designating a new property for formal consideration for nomination to the Beverly Hills Register of Historic Properties.

The Commission found that the Adelman Residence, located at 1035 Summit Drive, built in 1956

by Thornton M. Abell and O’Neil Ford, satisfies all applicable designation criteria.

The property is a mid-century modern post-and-beam construction built on a subdivided segment of what was once the Charlie Chaplin estate. On site, in addition to the single-family home, there is an original tennis court and swimming pool.

“The main elevations of the residence do not appear to have been significantly altered since its original construction in 1956 and [it] appears to retain sufficient integrity to convey its significance from that time period,” according to the staff report.

“Small House Privacy in Large House Space,” reads the

184 N. Canon Dr., which formerly was the site of Citizen restaurant, is now for lease.

Citizen Beverly Hills Closes Its Doors On Canon Drive

1035 Summit Dr.

article in the Architectural Record. The layout includes three bedrooms, a living/dining area and kitchen with a breakfast room, as well as a studio for painting on the main floor.

A hallway through the length of the residence functions as a gallery for art.

A lower floor includes a garage and utility room flanked by a separate guest suite with kitchenette and a maid’s quarters.

Walls of glass and intimate garden spaces provide generous natural light and connection to the outdoors. Landscap-

ing by Bettler Baldwin envelopes the property with evergreens and lush garden space that provide a palette of colors and materials echoed in the interior spaces, according to the article.

Held by the Adelman family until a recent sale to Benedikt Taschen, of Taschen Books, the home was submitted by the owner for historic designation. Taschen is also the owner of the David O. Selznick Estate at 1050 Summit Drive, which is expected to go to City (see ‘CULTURAL HERITAGE’ page 14)

GREAT WALL OF CHINA– Realtor and philanthropist, Michael J. Libow, brought along The Beverly Hills Courier to the remote Mutianyu section of the Great Wall in Beijing, China last month to illustrate that the free press can survive subzero weather, wind gusts, and mountainous heights amongst many other obstacles. To join Libow in the Carry The Courier Club, snap a photo of yourself on your next trip and email it to mlopez@bhcourier.com.

Jeweler Daria de Koning To Speak On The Value Of Beauty At Robinson Gardens On Friday, Feb. 1

By Laura Coleman While beauty may be in the eye of the behold, its value over the years tends to change in concert with societal ideals.

On Friday, Feb. 1, talented jeweler Daria de Koning is set to explore “The Value of Beauty” at one of the most stunning settings in the City, Virginia Robinson Gardens.

Hosted by the Friends of Robinson Gardens as part of the group’s series of salons at the century old estate and gardens, de Koning is poised to examine, in tandem with stunning imagery, how art is deeply personal and mercurial, thus making price tags subjective in the eyes

Daria de Koning

of the beholder.

Using examples such as Thomas Gainsborough's iconic “Blue Boy” painting, she will question attendees (see ‘ROBINSON GARDENS’ page 14)

By Matt Lopez Citizen Beverly Hills, which opened in 2016 as a trendy happy hour destination for locals, closed its doors sometime last week.

No public reason has been given for its closure, although it continues a troubling recent trend of fairly prominent Canon Drive restaurants that have closed over the last year, including Geoffrey Zakarian’s Georgie, and Bouchon.

Citizen opened in the summer of 2016 as the brainchild of chef Scott Howard in the former site of Spaghettini and the

Dave Koz Lounge. Citizen ended up surviving just a little bit longer than Spaghettini did in the location.

Citizen quickly became an after-work favorite for locals.

The restaurant featured an eclectic menu of small bites and an unique list of cocktails, including tiki favorites like the Mai Tai and Blue Hawaiian.

The space is owned by Koss Real Estate Investments, and the building owner Michael Koss said the plan was for a new restaurant to open in the space. (see ‘CITIZEN’ page 14)

GEORGE CHRISTY

George Christy

Kaley Cuoco

Julianne Moore

Julia Roberts

John David Washington

A

little-known group of press critics from hither and yon in 1943 founded the Golden Globes, an event that brings together the high and

Janelle Monae

Jamie Lee Curtis

mighty who hail from around the world to celebrate the never-ending allure of cinema.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association created this inter-

Holly Taylor

Halle Berry

Darren Chris and Ryan Murphy

Elizabeth Perkins

Dakota Fanning

Constance Wu

Connie Britton

Claire Foy

(see ‘GEORGE CHRISTY’ page 7)

Gina Rodriguez

Felicity Huffman

Leslie Bibb with Sam Rockwell

Charlize Theron

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Emma Stone

national event that rivals the Oscars ceremony for its fashion spectacle.

Sabrina Dhowre, Idris Elba and daughter Isan Elba arrived on the Red Carpet for the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel Carol Burnett

Anne Hathaway

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Amy Adams

Amber Heard

Alyssa Milano

Allison Janney

Alison Brie

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Ryan Coogler, Danai Gurira, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o

Sandra Oh

Saoirse Ronan

Terry Crews

Thandie Newton

Timothée Chalamet

Tyler Perry

Yvonne Strahovski

Penelope Cruz

Rachel Brosnahan

Rachel Weisz

Rami Malek

Regina King

Kristin Cavallari

Lucy Boynton

Lucy Liu

Molly Sims

Olivia Coleman

Spike Lee (center) with wife Toyna Lewis Lee, son Jackson Lee, and daughter Satchel Lee

Patricia Clarkson

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Patricia Arquette

Lady Gaga swept onto the Red Carpet for the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel Keri Russell

Kristen Bell

(see ‘GEORGE CHRISTY’ page 8)

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Beau Bridges with wife Wendy Bridges and brother Jeff Bridges with wife Susan Bridges

Ryan Michelle Bathe and Sterling K. Brown

Sacha Baron Cohen with Isla Fisher

Tom Kaulitz with fiance Heidi Klum

Chrishell Stause with Justin Hartley

John C. Reilly with Alison Dickey

Jim Carrey with Ginger Gonzaga

Giada Colagrande with Willem Dafoe

Laura Dern with daughter Jaya Harper

Christian Bale with Sibi Bale

Emily Blunt with John Krasinski

Jessica Chastain with Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo

Emmy Rossum with Sam Esmail

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Catherine Zeta-Jones with Michael Douglas

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman skipped onto the Red Carpet for the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel

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Irina Shayk with Bradley Cooper

Nicole Kimpel with Antonio Banderas

Joanne Tucker with Adam Driver

Candice Bergen with daughter Chloe Malle

Catherine Ross and Sam Eliott

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T ‘Secrets’ Exhibit Opens At Jewish Women’s Theatre Gallery

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Maury Ornest’s Vibrant Paintings Reveal ‘Hope, Beauty Of A Troubled Mind’ A new art exhibit proves the restorative power of painting.

“Secrets,” described as “Maury Ornest’s Hidden Art that Reveals the Hope and Beauty within a Troubled Mind,” opens at 6:30 p.m. Saturday Jan. 19 at the Jewish Women’s Theatre’s (JWT) The Braid, 2912 Colorado Ave., #102, Santa Monica.

Born in 1960, Ornest grew up in Beverly Hills, attending Hawthorne, playing BH Little League at 9—”We spent a lot of time at La Cienega Park,” said his sister Laura Ornest—and graduating from BHHS where he was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 15th round of the 1977 MLB June Amateur Draft.

He went on to play for the Milwaukee Brewers and at one time was the youngest draft pick in professional baseball.

After suffering severe injuries while playing in the Arizona Fall League, Ornest went on to work for the St. Louis Blues NHL team in sales and management under his father, Harry Ornest.

“In his early 20s he seemed to break from reality,” said Laura Ornest. “He would call me and talk about helicopters flying overhead and Nazis.”

With the help of a therapist and lessons at the Otis School of Art and UCLA extension, Ornest created his own therapy plan. From his home on Elm Drive in Beverly Hills, he used his art to express his personal insights.

Maury Ornest started painting in

One of Maury Ornest’s paintings; part of the new “Secrets” exhibition at The Braid.

1995 and found painting to be therapeutic. “Despite his inner turmoil and debilitating paranoia and suffering, he was always able to go back to the canvas and create a life-affirming piece in vivid color,” says Laura Ornest “And that’s what’s so inspiring to people who’ve seen the paintings. They have silliness, whimsey and hope.”

When Maury Ornest died of heart disease in July at 58, the family discovered that not only was his house filled with paintings, but also a secret storage unit in West L.A. containing hundreds of canvases, some of them up to 4’ x 5’, he had created over the 20-plus years he suffered from delusions and psychotic

Interactive Love Actually Live Sets Box Office Records At The Wallis For The Record’s latest production has set records at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills.

Love Actually Live, the recent coproduction of The Wallis and the company, is the highest-grossing, multiple week engagement in The Wallis’ five-year history. The show also holds the record for The Wallis’ highest single day of ticket sales, its opening night, Dec. 12.

“The incredible success of Love Actually Live was quite evident to me after experiencing the show for the first time on opening night,” said Rachel Fine, The Wallis’executive director/CEO. “It’s a unique production unlike anything we’ve ever produced on our stages. It energized our community with gusto during the holidays.”

“I’m proud of what we accomplished in a short period of time, said Shane Scheel, For The Record creator. “It was something new for us and a new way of experiencing the film in a way that’s not been done before.

“We got great reviews and people clicked in with this title and concept we came up with,” said Scheel.

The show melded scenes from the film, Love Actually, with actors singing songs from its popular score, live.

“It was fun to see the snowball effect of how the City responded,” said Scheel, “and how word-of-mouth spread. People brought their families and that was flattering during this busy time of year.”

The appeal of the show, Scheel says is that the film has “a story that anyone can identify with whatever stage of love they’re in, whether it’s a father and child

Rex Smith was featured as Billy Mack in The Wallis’ Love Actually Live.

Photo by Lawrence K. Ho

or husband and wife going through something difficult. There’s something for everyone to connect with and it’s become a holiday classic that people watch time and time again. It gave people the right feelings you want to have at Christmas.”

Scheel developed the theatrical series For The Record eight years ago “in a tiny bar in Los Feliz. I wanted to provide a home for musical theater talent moving from New York to L.A. to sing showtunes.”

The format evolved into “our own commodity mixing music and film,” (see ‘LOVE’ page 16)

breaks.

“We knew he painted,” said Laura Ornest, “but not to this extent, and we had no idea about his journals and his documenting his thoughts and feelings.”

The Gallery@Jewish W o m e n ’s Maury Ornest Theatre will present the world premiere of 12 of Ornest’s oils, with an art talk with his sister Laura, a BHHS grad and former resident and radio reporter, at 6:30 p.m. on opening night. The exhibit will run through February, before and after the current salon show and by appointment.

The gallery show is free, but those wishing to stay for the debut of Family Secrets must purchase tickets, $45 presale, $50 at the door, that include a dessert reception. Visit www.jewishwomenstheatre.com to purchase and for more information.

In her talks, also set for 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 28 and Tuesday, Jan 29, Laura Ornest plans to honor her brother.

“The color in his paintings strikes me, and I see my brother,” she says “He was silly and had a big personality and child-

like quality.”

Common subjects for Ornest’s paintings include flying “baseball fish” portraits, baseballs of course, pencils in vases and containers with art supplies.

“These were things that kept him going,” says Marilee Tolwin, the gallery director who curated the show. “He would paint a mini coffee cup and write in his journal, ‘It’s a gloomy day. An opportunity to change my mood with colors on a canvas.’”

With the exhibit, Laura Ornest wants to show people “that while Maury was suffering he was able to express joy and vibrancy. I wanted to do for him what he couldn’t do for himself.

“Also, working with the paintings and working at his house helps us deal with our grief,” said Laura. “He had sad last years with a failing heart and needing a transplant.”

She would like the show to raise awareness and compassion for those with mental illness. “Often it’s hard to see past the illness to the person. I hope Maury’s work gives family members of those with mental illness hope; and those experiencing similar feelings hope and encouragement as well.”

Tolwin first saw the paintings at Maury Ornest’s home, with hundreds of canvases stacked in the bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. “I was shocked and blown away by their color and brightness,“ she says. (see ‘PAINTINGS’ page 16)

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OLD HOME WEEK AT THE GRILL–On New Year’s Eve the jampacked Grill on the Alley welcomed the legendary restaurant’s original owners Bob and Leslie Spivak (couple on right) to the festivities.

Joining them (from left): Maitre d’ Pamela Gonyea; Century City attorney Gary Borofsky; General Manager Giorgio Cyphaeus; and Marie Borofsky of Holmby Hills.

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL— Hollywood stars traveled to the desert this week for the 30th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival. Mary Hart once again served as the evenings host, her 16th year in that position and honorees were presented with either the John Kennedy "The Entertainer" statue or a Chihuly Glass Sculpture. Stars feted at the Film Awards Gala included Timothée Chalamet, who received the Spotlight Award for Beautiful Boy; Rami Malek, who received the Breakthrough Performance Award for Bohemian Rhapsody; Regina King, who received the Chairman’s Award for If Beale Street Could Talk;” Emily Blunt, Pixie Davies, Nathanael Saleh and Joel Dawson, who accepted the Ensemble Performance Award on behalf of the cast of Mary Poppins Returns; Alfonso Cuarón, who received the Sonny Bono Visionary Award for Roma; Melissa McCarthy, who received the Spotlight Award for Can You Ever Forgive Me?; Bradley Cooper, who received Director of the Year for A Star Is Born; Olivia Colman, who received the Palm Desert Achievement Award, presented by her The Favourite co-star Emma Stone; Spike Lee, who received the Career Achievement Award; and Glenn Close, who received the Icon Award. Pictured (from left): Glenn Close, Emma Stone, Christian Slater and Emily Blunt.

Photos by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Palm Springs International Film Festival

OLD MASTERS— On view through Wednesday at Christie’s Los Angeles in Beverly Hills, the renowned auction house will be showing a fabulous selection of Old Masters paintings, including masterworks form the estate of Lila and Herman Shickman, as well as works form a private collection.

Christie’s leads the market for old master paintings at public auction and by private sale and in 2017 made art market history, selling Leonardo da Vinci's “Salvator Mundi” for $450 million. Pictured above is Annibale Carracci’s “Virgin and Child with Saint Lucy and the Young Saint John the Baptist” from the 16th century. The Old Masters auction is set for May 2.

LA Art Show Opening Night Premiere To Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital BAFTA TEA — Hollywood elite attended this year’s annual British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Tea Party, a staple in the Los Angeles awards season calendar. Hosted at the Four Seasons Los Angeles just before the Golden Globes, members and guests enjoyed a uniquely elegant gathering thanks to presenting sponsors American Airlines, BBC America, Jaguar Land Rover, and partners Heineken, Nocking Point and Diageo. Pictured (from left): Richard Madden, Olivia Colman Adam Driver, Isla Fisher, and Spike Lee. Photos courtesy of Getty Images NEW ART GALLERY — On Friday, Jan 25, The Rendon Gallery (2055 E. 7th St., Los Angeles) will open its doors to the public for the first time with its debut exhibit, “BLEND,” a pop-up show featuring the work of L.A. artist Kelcey Fisher, a.k.a KFiSH, in collaboration with other artists. “We want to represent the underserved artists in L.A. and from around the world—artists that are not necessarily commercial, but have a lot to say and have a unique perspective,” said Ralph Ziman, co-founder of The Rendon Gallery. The show will be open Friday, Jan. 25 from 6-10 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pictured is a collaboration by artists KFiSH and Vero Villareal Sada created for BLEND.

By Laura Coleman The LA Art Show is poised to return to the Los Angeles Convention Center on Jan. 23, and with it, the opportunity to view ground-breaking art works at the largest art fair on the west coast for a good cause.

For the show’s upcoming 24th edition, which goes through Sunday, Jan. 27, the focus will be on Latin America and the Pacific Rim. In concert with the premiere, on Wednesday, Jan. 23 from 7-11 p.m., the show will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Curated by Marisa Caichiolo, the LA Art Show features an encyclopedic lineup of exhibitors not only in contemporary and modern art, but also classical and other specialized art scenes that often command their own dedicated shows.

There will also, as usual, be an

array of lectures and programming to align with the show.

Returning for the third year in a row, the show will play host to DIVERSEartLA, a special programming space within the fair dedicated to exhibiting diverse, often international institutions and artists, with a focus on civic engagement. This year, DIVERSEartLA will offer four Virtual Reality (VR) experiences that demonstrate the range of practices and possibilities that are today defining VR. “The advent of mainstream immersive technologies is the single greatest amplification of human capability since the discovery of fire, a paradigm shift so massive we've only just begun to taste its impact,” described consulting curator Jesse Damiani.

To purchase tickets, visit: https://tinyurl.com/LAArtShow 2019.

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Saint John’s Health Center Foundation Commits More Than $1.2 Million To Local Community Health Programs

HELPING THEIR FELLOW STUDENTS—Ambassadors of the Future charity, founded by Adam Beres and his friends (high school and college students), raised $35,000 at its second gala earlier this month at The Beverly Wilshire. The organization, supporting intellectually gifted but financially disadvantaged students, established its own $25,000 annual scholarship at USC, the Ambassadors of the Future Award, and donated $10,000 to the Bognar Family Scholarship to benefit Education Without Borders. Taking part in the evening were from left: Eddie Sartin, senior associate dean, USC Dornsife; Adam Beres, Ambassadors of the Future president and Ambassador Luca Morocz.

USC Researchers Race Against Spread Of Tick-Borne Illness Two groundbreaking discoveries by USC researchers could lead to medications and a vaccine to treat or prevent a hemorrhagic fever transmitted by a new tick species before it spreads across the U.S In the latest issue of Nature Microbiology, researchers describe the molecular mechanisms used by the virus to infect and sicken humans, a puzzle that has stumped scientists since the disease emerged in rural China in 2009.

In a related discovery published in Nature Microbiology last month, researchers at USC and in Korea found that aged ferrets with the virus exhibit symptoms similar to those seen in older humans, while young ferrets show no clinical symptoms. An animal model in which to study the virus, a crucial tool in vaccine or drug discovery, has been elusive, until now.

“The ticks are already in the United States,” said Jae Jung, the study’s senior author and chair of the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Im-munology at USC’s Keck School of Medicine. “If they start spreading the virus, it will be a major problem. I started studying this virus five years ago because once it appeared in China, I knew it would even-

tually appear in the United States.”

The findings come at a time when health officials are increasingly concerned about the growing danger of tickborne illnesses. In the U.S., Lyme disease accounts for most cases, but other illnesses are on the rise. The total number of reported cases has more than doubled in the past 13 years, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The new threat comes in the form of a bug new to North America—the Asian longhorned tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis. It’s a tiny, parasitic arachnid that’s a major livestock pest in East and Central Asia, where it thrives under temperate conditions. After a blood meal, females drop off their host to produce 2,000 eggs at a time, with or without the help of a male.

It can transmit severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome, an illness that causes nausea, diarrhea and muscle pain. The illness is often lethal, killing up to 30 percent of hospitalized patients. The virus depletes blood platelets as it replicates, which prevents clotting and leads to hemorrhage similar to Ebola virus infection.

—CNS

Vaccine Recommended For Hospitalized Patients Hospitalized patients who received the flu vaccine had no increased risk of outpatient visits or hospital readmission within seven days of discharge, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published Wednesday.

The study, published in the medical journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings, also showed that vaccinating hospital patients did not increase the risk of fever or rates of laboratory evaluations for infection.

It also showed that the vast majority of patients who were not vaccinated during their hospital stay remained unvaccinated for the full flu season.

"We know rates of inpatient flu vaccination are low, often due to physician concerns that the vaccine could complicate healing or delay hospital discharge," said Dr. Sara Y. Tartof of the Kaiser Permanente Southern California

Department of Research & Evaluation, the study's lead author.

“Our findings demonstrate that not vaccinating patients during a hospitalization may be a missed opportunity,” she said. “Right now, only 28 percent of patients not already vaccinated prior to hospitalization are being vaccinated before they leave the hospital.”

The study builds on previous research that showed surgical patients who received the flu vaccine during their hospital stay did not have increased risks of complications or delay in discharge compared to surgical patients who were not vaccinated during their stay.

The flu is a highly contagious respiratory infection that can cause serious complications, hospitalizations and, in some cases, even death.

—CNS

Saint John’s Health Center Foundation, through its Community Impact Fund, is distributing more than $1.2 million to Westside community health partners serving vulnerable and underserved populations. The grants were presented today.

Chaired by Saint John’s Health Center Foundation trustee Carl W. McKinzie, the Community Impact Fund Advisory Committee awarded grants to: Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica, Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters, CLARE Foundation, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness, Safe Place for Youth, Santa Monica Family YMCA, Santa Monica-Malibu Education Foundation, The People Concern, UCLA Health/Sound Body Sound Mind, UCLA/VA Family Resource and WellBeing Center and the Westside Food Bank, as well as Providence Saint John’s Health Center’s Child and Family Development Center, Community Health Partnership Pro-gram, Community Health Education Program, Homeless Care Navigation Program and the John Wayne Cancer Institute Surgical Oncology Fellow-

ship Program, “We are pleased to make these investments in better health and better lives for so many people in need,” McKinzie said. “These funds will do an enormous amount of good in our local communities by increasing access to health care and supportive services for many vulnerable populations.”

The Community Impact Fund was created when the sponsorship of Saint John’s transitioned from the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth to Providence Health & Services in 2014.

The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant requests; the advisory committee identifies and reviews candidates for funding based on community needs and organizational capability and capacity.

“As an institution, Providence Saint John’s Health Center has a long legacy of caring for poor, vulnerable and underserved populations,” said Robert O. Klein, president/CEO of Saint John’s Health Center Foundation. “This is one means by which we are able to empower community partners to join with us in improving community health and welfare.”

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COURIER AT CES–Every year, tens of thousands of techies from all over the world descend upon Las Vegas for the annual Consumer Electronics Show, where companies showcase some of the newest cutting-edge gadgets and devices in the technology world. A group of Beverly Hills residents and their family made their annual trek to the CES this year, and made sure to bring along their copy of the Courier to read in their downtime. Pictured top row, from left: Dr. Mark Tobias, Dr. Daria Tobias, Rochelle Tobias, Sherry Tedeschi and Gary Tedeschi (Director of Marketing at Intel). Bottom row, from left: Serge Tobias and Bob Tedeschi.

LA County Officials Warn Of Possible Measles Exposure The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed one case of measles in a person who visited the city of Malibu while infectious.

The unidentified person visited Malibu's Paradise Cove Beach Cafe on Dec. 29 from 12:30 p.m. until 5 p.m.

No current risk related to measles exists at the venue as the period of possible exposure ended more than a week ago, department officials said.

In addition, because measles is spread by the respiratory route, there is no risk present related to food that may have been consumed at this location, according to the health department.

However, individuals who were present at this location during this time, especially those with weakened immune systems or persons who may not have been immunized against measles, may be at risk of developing

measles and should watch for symptoms of the illness.

Common symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and a rash that usually appears 10 to 12 days after the exposure.

Individuals should contact their health-care provider if they develop measles symptoms.

“If you think that you or someone you know has been exposed to or has measles, contact your healthcare provider by phone right away before going in,” Los Angeles County Health Officer Muntu Davis said.

Measles immunizations are available at your healthcare provider, local pharmacy or health clinic. Public health clinics offer no-cost or lowcost immunizations for the uninsured or underinsured.

To find a nearby public health clinic, visit www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/chs/ph centers.htm or call call 2-1-1.

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Globe Winner Green Book Among WGA Screenplay Noms Fresh off their Golden Globe win, the writers of the 1960s race-relations road-trip film Green Book were among the nominees announced Monday for the Writers Guild of America (WGA) Award for best original screenplay.

The film was written by director Peter Farrelly, Brian Currie and Nick Vallelonga, whose father Tony was the subject of Green Book -- a white New York nightclub bouncer who works as a bodyguard for a black pianist during a tour of the 1960s Deep South.

Also nominated for the WGA's original screenplay

prize were the writers of Eighth Grade, A Quiet Place, Roma and Vice.

For adapted screenplay, nominations went to the writing teams behind BlacKkKlansman, Black Panther, Can You Ever Forgive Me?, If Beale Street Could Talk, and A Star is Born.

The WGA honors will be handed out Feb. 17 at concurrent ceremonies held in Beverly Hills and New York.

The nominations for television, radio and promotional writing were announced in December.

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paramount. Already, principals and PTA leaders are hard at work in helping build the new school communities. District leaders aver that LAG’s guidance is an absolute necessity in the process of transforming a school district that is nearly a century old.

“LAG brings professionals with experience in change management that our district does not commonly employ,” Board of Education President Noah Margo told the Courier.

“In only a few short months we can expect them to help mitigate the impact that reconfiguration will have on students, staff and parents. They will also provide tools and resources that will facilitate clearer and more consistent communication as well as implementing change in the least disruptive and most effective way. Finally, they will encourage our leadership to value our stakeholders through the entire process and promote a culture that is engaging.“ According to information on the district’s website, the estimated budget for the reconfiguration is $2.6 million.

Information on one of the web pages devoted to the reconfiguration further states that BHUSD will save an estimated $2 million on teacher reductions. With the district estimating a cost of $100,000 per teacher (including salary and benefits), that number equates to 20 teachers who can expect to receive pink slips this coming March.

“This [$250,000 LAG consulting] expenditure represents at least three teacher/staff positions that could be saved or used to enhance the classroom experience for our students,” wrote Brian Goldberg, who twice served as president of the Board of Education and has since continued to disseminate an email newsletter expressing his views.

A source familiar with BHUSD contracts who asked to remain anonymous told the Courier that it was not unlikely that the quarter million dollar contract could creep up close to $300,000 once further expenses not defined in the proposal are factored into the total. Such expenses, as noted in the proposal, include travel and hotels, in addition to any printing not done by BHUSD. As part of LAG’s five-phase consulting proposal, which allocates three consultants from its team to work part time for the school district, the group wrote that it would spend two days facilitating a project kickoff session on Jan. 8 and further define the roles and responsibilities of the steering committee members.

While that two-day period has already come and gone, and following multiple inquires from the Courier as to just when LAG began to perform actual work for the district, it wasn’t

until just two hours before the Courier went to press Thursday evening that Bregy allowed his communications director to confirm that “LAG began working with the district on January 8,” despite not having a signed contract in place.

LAG’s proposal tasks the company with creating and executing a comprehensive plan for the district’s reconfiguration in just three months, with an original start date of Dec. 8.

As to just what the administrators in the district office will contribute to ensuring a smooth reconfiguration process, that has yet to be fully specified.

Margo’s comment regarding the need for an outside entity to be brought in underscores the fact that the district’s highest paid leaders do need support to effectively shepherd through this monumental change.

Although, as part of LAG’s proposal, the consulting company will “train and prepare identified leaders of change such as principals and school leadership to become agents of change.”

As part of the reconfiguration process, BHUSD’s website informs the community that the school district will begin the process this month of forming two “Transition Committees” (one for TK-5 and another for the middle school) to be helmed by administrators and comprised of community members who submitted interest forms by Nov. 21, roughly three weeks after the board approved Bregy’s proposal to reconfigure.

However, Bregy did not offer the Courier an update as to whether or not that plan was still on track when asked.

So, just how did this consulting agreement with LAG come about?

According to Combs, who previously sat on the 21-member Future Focused Schools Team (FFST), which was culled from community members and BHUSD employees, including Walker-Shuman, Combs was asked to provide the school district with references for change management professionals.

Last January, the FFST recommended that the board vote to create a dedicated middle school, almost a full year before the board voted to do just that.

“I provided several [recommendations for companies] that I have had direct experience with,” Combs told the Courier.

“I would assume that I was identified as the referral source on all of my referrals.”

Director of Communications Romi Azevedo, who began consulting for BHUSD just over three months ago, previously declined to publicly state how many other firms had responded to the district’s Request for Proposals.

As of this week, Combs, who was among the 10 members of Walker-Shuman’s steering committee when she successfully ran for the Board of

BEVERLY HILLS Education, continued to list her employment as “senior advisor at Leadership Advisory Group, LLC” on her public Facebook page. However, since the Courier first published the fact that LAG highlighted Combs as part of its team two weeks ago, the consulting group has since deleted her image and information from its website where it previously listed her as among its team of fewer than a dozen individuals.

“As a leadership development consultant, I have been contracted by LAG in the past for specific coaching contracts unrelated to their change management services,” Combs said.

“I do not maintain an active Facebook profile other than to share stories of interest and promote BHUSD-related activities.”

Walker-Shuman, who at the end of 2018 told the Courier she would respond to the question of when she first became aware that Combs consulted for LAG, in 2019 refused to directly respond to the question.

“Please direct all questions to our Director of Communications, Romi Azevedo,” Walker-Shuman wrote when asked to touch base on the matter.

In response to the specific question of when WalkerShuman became aware of the connection, Azevedo subsequently emailed the Courier a statement which she attributed to Bregy.

“The Board was advised that Kimberly Combs was the source of the LAG referral when first made,” Azevedo wrote.

“The board was also informed that Combs was never an employee of LAG and that her firm [had] been contracted by LAG on specific projects several years ago.”

While the board may have been apprised of this connection, the public at large was not. And while BHUSD has a history of awarding contracts to community members who serve on its committees, it likewise also has a history of running into challenges when using consultants. Indeed, Christiansen’s attorney argued that former BHUSD Superintendent Jerry Gross fired Christiansen in order to possibly hire TELACU to help spend Measure E funds in moving forward with the district’s reconstruction program. Although the district did not ultimately hire TELACU, Gross, who served as a consultant for the contractor, did admit that he used to derive a percentage of every contract he helped bring to TELACU. According to the proposal reviewed by the board earlier last month, when Combs was still listed on LAG’s website as being part of its team, Combs is not listed among the three specified LAG consultants who are slated to be working directly with BHUSD.

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A rendering of the converted site into office space. Photo: Hudson Pacific Properties

Superior Court Judge Orders Names, Photos Released Of Inspector, Others Tied To Hadid’s 901 Strada Vecchia

By Matt Lopez As the heat gets turned up on megamansion developer Mohamed Hadid’s 901 Strada Vecchia in court, the spotlight turned this week to several contractors and inspectors associated with the renegade property.

In a hearing Tuesday at L.A. Superior Court in Santa Monica, Judge Craig Karlan ordered that names and information of five people be made public and turned over to the prosecution.

Perhaps most interesting among those names Karlan ordered to be released was former Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety inspector Anthony Anderson.

Additionally, Karlan ordered that photos of the inside of Anderson’s home were to be released.

George Soneff, an attorney representing the neighbors – the Horacek and Bedrosian families – that are suing over the property, surmised that Karlan’s decision was indicative of a possible “pay-for-play” involvement by Anderson.

Karlan said his reasons for releasing the five names could become “clear” after attorneys get the opportunity to depose the five individuals.

Karlan’s decision came just weeks after Superior Court Judge Neetu Badhan-Smith, in a separate criminal case regarding the home, ordered Hadid to tear down the top floor of the three-story structure by Feb. 1.

Karlan confirmed Tuesday that the FBI is still actively investigating the property and that he expected something to come from that investigation within the next three or four months.

Jeffrey Costell, an attorney who represents Hadid, attempted to downplay Karlan’s decision to release names and Anderson’s personal home photos, saying it was something the plaintiff’s were entitled to “so they can further investigate.”

The Los Angeles Times reported in late

October that the FBI had opened an investigation into the home after city of Los Angeles special investigator Randolph Osborne revealed that a city inspector who worked on 901 Strada Vecchia received “items of value” for his work.

Osborne testified that he had turned that information over to the FBI. Other names ordered to be released included three members of Fisher Inspection–which were registered deputy inspectors for LADBS– including Matthew P. Fisher and Eric Wennerstrom, as well as Hadid’s contractor, Russell Linch.

The hits kept coming for Hadid after the hearing, when Robert Bisno, an attorney for First Credit Bank, told reporters outside the courthouse that the bank was foreclosing on Hadid for defaulting on his loan.

Bisno said First Credit Bank had loaned Hadid $18 million to build the megamansion.

Hadid’s attorneys, in comments to The Daily Mail, denied that the home had been foreclosed on.

Despite the legal setbacks, Hadid remained steadfast in his desire to finish the property, telling The Daily Mail in comments published Wednesday that he plans to make the controversial home “safe for neighbors,” but added – “It’s my intention to finish the house, not demolish it.”

Publisher’s Note: The residents await the demolition of the top floor.

Pictured: 901 Strada Vecchia towering above other Bel Air homes.

Google Continues Expansion With Westside Pavilion Purchase

By Matt Lopez Google is continuing a strong push into the Los Angeles market this week with the announcement that it will purchase a site that was formerly part of the Westside Pavilion shopping mall in West Los Angeles.

The tech giant said construction of office space on the 584,000-square-foot space, which formerly housed the shopping mall, will begin later this year. Google will begin a 14-year lease once construction is completed.

“We are thrilled to expand our relationship with Google,

and are proud to support this significant phase of their growth,” said Victor Coleman, chairman/CEO of Hudson Pacific Properties.

Hudson Pacific Properties entered into a deal in early 2018 with Macerich, to turn the mall site into office space, while still maintaining a small amount of existing “entertainment retail space.”

The project, designed by Gensler architects, will include rooftop amenity space with a garden deck and direct bridge access to the Landmark Theatre and retail shops.

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His parents were childhood friends, and both attended Lewis and Clark College together. His mother passed away when he was 14 and he was raised by his father, now deceased.

Aluzri was 20 when he immigrated to the United States, where he arrived without documentation for his education. In Iraq, he explained, documentation was withheld to prevent people slated for mandatory military service from leaving the country.

He began college at Azusa Pacific in Covina, the only school that would take him. “I don’t have any documentation or paperwork. Give me tests and I’ll prove to you that I can make it’” he told them. “You can’t get documentation to show you were in school…

Azusa Pacific was one of the few that said, ‘We will take you ‘face value.’”

He soon transferred to USC where he obtained first a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and then a masters in structural engineering. He did classwork for a PhD but left school to go to work before obtaining the degree.

In 1985, Aluzri took a position with the City of Los Angeles in the Building and Safety Department, transferring to Beverly Hills as a plan check engineer in 1989. Soon, he became a supervisor. Under Director Ruth Nadell he was hired as Deputy Director.

“She was a great mentor,” he said of Nadell. “She was all of our ‘mom’ for the whole department. I tell you, she really cared.”

The lessons he learned from Nadell are reflected in Aluzri’s gentle and approachable demeanor. Always loyal to his employees and to the City he serves, Aluzri has maintained close relationships within the City throughout his career and gained the respect and affection of his employees.

In 2005-6, the City combined the departments of Building and Safety with Planning to form Community Development. Aluzri served as the Director of Community Development for nearly three years before accepting a posi-

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perceptions of intrinsic value; specifically, why is Gainsborough’s work worth millions more than the canvas and paint used to create it?

Los Angeles based, de Koning is the singular force behind

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tion in Rancho Cucamonga as a Deputy City Manager.

“It was such a growing city, there were so many projects going on that I got involved with and I learned a lot,” he told the Courier.

Among his many projects, the City took over the county animal shelter, which required a total remodel of the facility to create a humane environment for the animals and a pleasant experience for potential adopters.

He also participated in the public-private partnership “Rails to Trails,” which created an equestrian, bike lane and pedestrian pathway on the old Red Car site and many other projects which transformed public spaces.

Then he received a call from former City Manager Rod Wood, inviting him to become Assistant City Manager.

Under Wood, the City undertook several projects that transformed the City, including the Montage Hotel and Beverly Canon Gardens. “We created an excellent pedestrian-friendly experience along Canon and Beverly. That was a real good, solid decision by the city manager… it created much-needed parking for the City.”

When Jeff Kolin became City Manager, the country was experiencing recession. The City faced revenue shortfalls which required a $40 million budget cut back. To meet the demands amidst the shortfall, the City eliminated positions, mostly through attrition, said Aluzri. “That was a difficult time.”

As the economy recovered, the luxury market outpaced the overall market. Beverly Hills prospered.

“Every time we go to conferences, colleagues are always impressed at us dealing with the good revenue returns we’re getting,” said Aluzri. “That’s nice to know… One thing we have to keep in mind is how we can maintain our competitive edge. That’s important… As former Mayor [Jimmy] Delshad says, ‘We are a center for shopping. We’re not a shopping center.’ So… Beverly Hills will remain unique, as far as I’m concerned. But we have to make sure we keep our brand.”

Since he became City Manager, Aluzri has overseen

many projects for the City.

The Water Enterprise Plan encompasses a state requirement for treating storm runoff, which the City has partially engineered into the Santa Monica Boulevard reconstruction project in the form of swales. The City has joined with the regional agencies for the Ballona Creek Watershed, including West Hollywood and Los Angeles, but Beverly Hills will be responsible for an $80 million portion.

Other improvements include the fiber-to-the-premises, CCTV cameras and the La Cienega Park project, which has skillfully navigated the community process so the City can focus on priorities to develop the best possible park.

He has also overseen the restoration of the Beverly Gardens Park and worked with Metro to ensure the strongest possible mitigation measures during the construction of the Purple Line Subway extension.

With that, he has worked with the City Council and Commissions to anticipate the forthcoming subway impacts and prepare for the years to come.

Aluzri has served the City of Beverly Hills for 17 years, rising to the top of his profession through hard work and determination.

Married for 25 years he has two grown sons, including his wife’s son whom he adopted when he married. His wife is from Cleveland, Ohio.

He plans to move to Ohio to join family when he retires in May. “It has been the privilege of my life to serve Beverly Hills,” said Aluzri with characteristic humility. “I am very proud of the team we have assembled to carry out the goals and priorities of the Council while providing world-class customer service our community expects and deserves.”

The City Council will announce the process for selecting a new City Manager in the coming weeks.

“It is with mixed emotions that the Council has accepted Mahdi’s decision to retire,” said Mayor Julian Gold. “We are excited for this new chapter in his life but will miss him and his steadfast dedication to our community.”

her line of handcrafted fine jewelry, her designs are inspired by her love of painting and impressionism.Following the lecture, a display of some of de Koning’s designs will be available for viewing along with a delectable luncheon.

The event begins with mimosas

at 10:30 a.m., followed by the lecture and then lunch.

The cost to attend is $85 for members and $95 for nonmembers. To register, visit: www.robinsongardens.org/pro duct/daria-de-koning.

CHINESE NEW YEAR ––Beverly Hills City officials and business leaders met Wednesday at the Conference & Visitors Bureau office to announce details of the City’s forthcoming Chinese New Year: Year of the Pig celebration, set for January 26. Pictured: Flora Wang (Delta Air Lines), Bill Wiley (Two Rodeo Drive), Julie Wagner CEO (BHCVB), Madame Wang Jin (Culture Consul Chinese Consulate Los Angeles), Alfred Chan (Stefano Ricci), Mary Saunders (BHCVB VP Business Development), Jennifer Liu (BHCVB China Marketing Development Manager) and Gordon Chang (Delta Air Lines).

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“The restaurant is completely equipped, everything [Citizen] had is still there,” Koss told the Courier. “It’s really a beautiful space; they spent $5 million building the restaurant out.”

Citizen’s closure briefly stoked the flames of rumors that rose to the surface late last

year about Nate ’n Al potentially moving into the Citizen location.

“We were negotiating with Nate ‘n Al, but that deal has fallen through,” Koss confirmed.

Koss said the Citizen location is currently for lease, and prospective tenants should contact Blake Pomeroy at 310826-5635.

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Council for historic designation on Jan. 15.

The property met all of the landmark designation criteria in Section A of BHMC §10-33215Al. It is at least 45 years old (1956). It possesses high artistic value and embodies the distinctive characteristics of the architectural style or period, which is post-and-beam midcentury modern. It retains architectural significance, having been meticulously well cared for by the Adelman family and kept substantially intact; and it has continued historic value to the community as an example of the mid-century modern work of Thornton Abell, AIA

and O’Neal Ford, FAIA. Neither architect currently appears on the City’s list of Master Architects.

Thornton Abell (19061984) was a noted, award-winning architect and educator and was active in the Brentwood-San Vicente, Pacific Palisades and Santa Monica Canyon areas throughout his career.

O’Neal Ford was a Fellow of the AIA who was a noted preservationist. His work was most conspicuously in Texas, where he championed the local architectural style.

A report will be prepared and presented to the Cultural Heritage Commission. If the home is eligible, it will be sent to City Council for designation.

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S P O RT S Sports Stars, Celebrities Come Together

Sunday For ‘California Strong’ Softball Game In Malibu

By Matt Lopez Some of the biggest stars of sports and entertainment will descend on Malibu this weekend for the inaugural California Strong Celebrity Softball Game.

California Strong is a non-profit response effort to the recent California tragedies, such as local wildfires, and the Thousand Oaks shooting.

Christian Yelich, Ryan Braun and Jared Goff.

The organization was created by Rams quarterback Jared who” of stars participating in the game, Goff and MLB players Christian Yelich, including Jamie Foxx, Adam Sandler, Ryan Braun and Mike Moustakas, in Brad Paisley, Charlie Sheen, Rob partnership with the Southeast Ventura Riggle, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Baker Mayfield, Matt Leinart and Whitney County YMCA. The game will be played Sunday, Cummings.

The game will be played at January 13 at Pepperdine University.

Batting practice is at 12 p.m. and the Pepperdine University at 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. game is at 1 p.m.

There will be a relative “who’s

Coliseum Could Be Wet For Saturday’s Cowboys-Rams Playoff Game The Los Angeles Rams' playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys this weekend could be affected by Mother Nature, with rain in the forecast for Saturday expected to let up a mere hours before kickoff.

The event should produce between a half-inch and an inch of rain in L.A County late Friday and early Saturday, along with slick roads, traffic delays, minor rockslides and debris flow, forecasters warned.

Even if the rain subsides before the game's 5:15 p.m. start time, wet roads might impact traffic around the Coliseum and create a delay for fans.

Metrolink and L.A. Metro are offering special Saturday night service for fans attending the game, with Metrolink offering $10 round-trip fare that night on the Antelope Valley, Orange County and San Bernardino lines.

While fans going to the game can get to Los Angeles' Union Station using Metrolink's regular Antelope Valley, Orange County and San Bernardino line service, three trains will depart from Union Station at 10 p.m. to get fans home.

Special late-night service on the Orange County Line will operate only as far south as the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station.

Metrolink riders transfer at Union Station to the Metro Red or Purple lines to the 7th Street/Metro Center, before taking the Metro Expo Line to the Expo Park/USC Station.

The Metrolink App can be used to purchase the $10 Weekend Day Pass to avoid lines at platform ticket vending machines. All Metrolink tickets and passes allow for a free transfer to Metro Rail; no additional Metro TAP cards need to be purchased. Mobile tickets are transferable to Metro Rail via optic

readers at turnstiles.

For more information about Metrolink and the service for the Rams playoff game, visit www.metrolinktrains.com.

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), meanwhile, also is accommodating some of the more than 70,000 estimated game attendees, with enhanced rail service.

Metro's Expo Line has two stations closest to the Coliseum: Expo Park/USC and Expo/Vermont, which will operate every six minutes before and after the game. Metro will operate three-car trains on both the Expo Line and Blue Line.

On the Red and Purple Lines, Metro will operate six-car trains with trains running every six minutes in downtown Los Angeles. Metro's Silver Line is also available to provide express bus service between San Pedro, downtown Los Angeles and El Monte.

Passengers are reminded to load their TAP cards in advance to avoid waiting in line. Metro Day Passes are $7. Or, fans can purchase TAP cards at TAP vending machines at all Metro Rail stations or from a Metro representative at the station.

Metrolink paper tickets or mobile tickets are valid for free transfers to Metro Rail lines.

For more information on Metro transit services to the game, visit https://thesource.metro.net/2019/01/ 07/go-metro-and-metrolink-to-watchrams- hogtie-cowboys-on-saturday/ or call (323) GO-METRO. If the Rams win Saturday, they'll play in the NFC Championship Game on Jan. 20, with the winner of that game earning a berth in the Super Bowl.

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LAFC President Tom Penn Tabbed For Local Sports Executive of the Year Honor Los Angeles Football Club President Tom Penn will be the recipient of the Los Angeles Sports Council's 2018 Executive of the Year award at the 14th annual L.A. Sports Awards March 25 at The Beverly Hilton.

Penn helped guide the Major League Soccer expansion team to success both on and off the field. LAFC set an MLS record for points by an expansion team with 57 with a 16-9-9 record and sold out all 17 of its MLS games at Banc of California Stadium.

Previous Sports Executive of the Year award honorees include Casey Wasserman, who led Los Angeles' successful bid to host the 2028 Olympic Games, Los Angeles Dodgers President

Tom Penn

Stan Kasten and Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno.

–– City News Service

Kingsbury Spurns USC For Arizona Cardinals Head Coaching Job The NFL-worst Arizona Cardinals signed former Texas Tech University coach Kliff Kingsbury to a four-year head coaching deal Tuesday, picking someone with no NFL coaching experience to revive their fortunes.

Kingsbury, 39, was fired last November after going 35-40 in six seasons at Tech then signed last month by Southern California as an offensive coordinator, only to leave when the NFL called.

Controversy arose when reports surfaced this week that USC Athletic Director Lynn Swann had barred Kingsbury from interviewing with NFL teams, just weeks after he agreed to a contract to join USC. Adding Kingsbury should give a boost to ex-UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen, who struggled in his rookie NFL season for the Cardinals in 2018.

–– AFP

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S Broadway star James Barbour stars as Edward Rutledge in McCoy Rigby Entertainment’s production of 1776, at 8 p.m. today through Sunday, Feb. 3 at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada.

With music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and a book

by Peter Stone, the show tells how the founding fathers, including John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and T h o m a s Jefferson, were all miles apart on agreement, but managed to harness their shared determination James Barbour to sign the Declaration of Independence and create a fledgling nation.

Performances are 7:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 8 p.m., Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m., Saturday and 2 p.m., Sunday.

Talkbacks with the cast and creative team will be Wednesday, Jan. 16 and 30.

Tickets, ranging from $20$84, are available online at www.lamiradatheatre.com or by calling 562-944-9801 or 714994-6310.

• • • • • The Brentwood Art Center (BAC) will hold a reception and silent auction of 80 wood

blocks turned into art works, from 4-6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 12 at the center, 13031 Montana Ave., L.A. The inaugural event will support BAC’s scholarship program to e n s u r e equitable access to the arts by awarding more than $50,000 in financial aid each year to One of 80 wood adults and blocks; part of children in Brentwood Art Center’s auction. need.

The event also benefits BAC’s veterans art program which last year funded three teaching artists who provided 176 hours of free art instruction at the Westwood and Long Beach VA campuses.

For more information on the free event, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ blockparty-art-reception-andsilent-auction-tickets54364030278.

• • • • • Rabbi Zack Shapiro of Temple Akiva of Culver City will be the speaker at the 9 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 16 meeting of the Brandeis Men’s Group (BMG) at the Veterans Memorial Complex, 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City.

BMG is a group of senior men who meet monthly for social and cultural education

‘LOVE’

For The Record was approached by Universal Pictures/Working Title to produce Love Actually Live and “hopefully other studios will see the potential,” says Scheel.

“Ultimately the show’s success was a testament of our partnership,” Scheel adds. When For The Record was without an L.A. home, Scheel met with Wallis Artistic Director Paul Crewes— ”I think I was one of the first meetings he had when he was hired,” says Scheel—and the center has been the company’s home for two-and-a-half years.

“It’s been a consistent place to develop bigger shows, and we’re now in talks for the next one.” —Steve Simmons

(continued from page 9)

Scheel says, creating works celebrating the soundtracks of specific directors like Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, John Hughes, Baz Luhrmann, Joel and Ethan Coen, and Paul Thomas Anderson.

“This is the first time we did a single-narrative film, combining film and live action,” says Scheel. “It’s new territory for us, but we were able to stay true to our mission to be soundtrack forward.”

The production featured Rumer Willis, Steve Kazee, Rex Smith, Justin Sargent and Sean Yves Lessard.

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• • • • • Japan House Los Angeles and Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia will present the Short Shorts Film Festival, Thursday, Jan. 17 at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, Hollywood & Highland, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Level 3.

The festival opens at 1 p.m. with “Master Class with Naomi Kawase: The Possibilities of Film.” Kawase will give insight on the future of film and explores the short-film format.

Her presentation will be followed by a discussion with Akira Mizuta Lippit, vice dean and professor in USC’s school of cinematic arts and division of cinema and media studies.

Screenings will follow from 6:30-8 p.m with the U.S. premiere of Daishi Matsunaga’s Canari (2018); Benjamin’s Last Day At Katong Swimming Complex (2017) by Yee Wei Chai; Kawase’s Lies (2015) and The Human Face (2017) by Aline Pimentel.

To reserve tickets for the free event, visit www.japanhousela.com.

• • • • • Patrick Kilpatrick, with more than 170 credits as an actor, producer, screenwriter, director and teacher, will sign copies of his new book Dying For Living: Sins & Confessions Of A Hollywood Villain & Libertine Patriot, (Boulevard Books) at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 18 at Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood.

Kilpatrick’s book details his volatile, yet privileged upbringing and discusses his three decades working with such stars as Tom Cruise, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Pam Grier, Naomi Watts and more.

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• • • • • Forever Brooklyn! A Kosher Musical Comedy, the story of the rise of a young comedian from the Borscht Belt to national prominence, and his ties to his titular hometown, plays at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 19-Feb. 9 at the Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks.

Author Mark W. Curran uses song dialogue and comedy to recount the life of Melvin Kaplofkis (Danny DiTorrice), who longs for a career in show business.

When he finally gets his big break he discovers his family and friends are not as happy as he is, especially the members of the local mob, who want to keep him as the bag-man for the neighborhood.

How will Melvin realize his dream in the face of impossible odds?

Tickets are $30. visit https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3613939 for more information.

• • • • • The Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd. (at Fairfax), L.A., will offer free admission to LAUSD students through Feb. 2.

Students will enjoy special programming in the Rob and Melani Walton Discovery Center and throughout the museum.

They will also have access to the museum’s latest exhibits, galleries and interactive experiences ranging from the CARS Mechanical Institute featuring crafts and games based on the popular Pixar movie franchise for younger visitors, to the Forza Motorsports Experience and the “Cars of Film and Television” exhibit in the Hollywood Gallery.

Interactive exhibits include “The Porsche Effect” and “Legends of Los Angeles.”

For more information, visit www.Petersen.org.

PAINTINGS (continued from page 9)

“He was a talented artist,” says Tolwin. Adds, Laura: “he was mostly self-taught and considered himself an outsider.”

Maury used art to “negate his darkness,” says Tolwin, and each painting has a story about how he was thinking and how he would articulate his thoughts and ideas through art.

Works in the show will be hung with entries from Maury Ornest’s journals like “…from every part of me and my soul I have no choice but to paint...” and “Sometimes, like now, I think of why am I an artist, art chose me and I accepted.”

Since JWT’s goal is to connect what’s on the walls with what’s on stage, “Secrets” will show in conjunction with Family Secrets, a show about youthful indiscretions, missteps, dishon-

One of Maury Ornest’s paintings of pencils in a vase.

est acts and outright naughty activities (www.jewishwomenstheatre.com).

Says Tolwin, “While Maury’s paintings weren’t a secret from the family, they were a secret from the world.”

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FRIARS CLUB

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campaign to persuade developer Cliff Goldstein to agree to mitigations that she proposed, and later, to confront representatives of the Peninsula to agree to the terms she had negotiated, without benefit of council discussion.

Mirisch was explicit in his opposition to the project, pointing out that the original plan was five stories and 100 percent residential. “Show 100 stories to bargain down,” he said. “I disagree with Lili [Bosse]… This is reacting to an applicant for profit, planning by attrition. There needs to be a compelling reason to change zoning… This is not exceptional… It doesn’t strike me as Gateway – great architecture.”

Referring to the argument that residential use generates less traffic, Mirisch extrapolated, “in theory, that allows us to convert everything to residential. It’s all about the money, not good visionary planning.

The City may be for sale… Let’s be high class whores and not 20-buck hookers… We need housing. Beverly Hills is in the crosshairs of Sacramento about not doing our share.”

Mirisch pointed out that developing luxury housing creates an increased need for affordable housing, something lawmakers are prioritizing to combat California’s growing homeless problem.

Affordable housing, he said, “has to be part of any agreement,” and he demanded a Nexus survey to determine how many affordable units the 25-unit luxury development will require.

Peninsula attorney John Peterson, president of the Peterson Law Group, appeared completely unprepared for Bosse’s challenge, said several residents who witnessed the proceedings.

Waving his arms in an unbalanced manner and declaring that the project was “illegal,” he was unable to effectively defend the appeal, even referring to it as a 23-unit condominium building.

Robert Zarnegin of the Belvedere Hotel Partnership dba The Peninsula Beverly Hills, was unable to attend the meeting, but hotel Managing Director Offer Nissenbaum was present.

Citing his concerns that the roof deck had doubled in size with the removal of the penthouse units, as did the amenity room, he stated that he was concerned about, “the wellbeing of our business, guest’s privacy, noise and service levels… The privacy of our guests and the roof remains a big question mark.”

In contrast to Peterson,

Goldstein appeared calm and confident throughout the night, though he may have agreed to mitigations under pressure from Bosse that could seem unreasonable in future.

Besides a potential requirement to provide affordable housing units, much has been learned about transitional units from the L’Ermitage. Nearby residents frequently complained of violations, including noise, traffic, waiting livery drivers, deliveries, garbage and other issues.

Code enforcement was an issue. After a contentious public hearing, a new Conditional Use Permit included a provision that a City staff member must be present onsite when rooftop events are held, according to Code Enforcement Manager Nestor Otazu.

It is expected that any mitigations for the rooftop area will be included in conditions to be set forth in the resolution for this Development Agreement, as well.

Mayor Julian Gold started deliberations Tuesday by proposing the council first discuss what he referred to as “legislative approvals,” meaning that he wished to poll the council to see if there was a majority interest in a zone change.

Bosse vehemently objected, saying that she thought the process should be like any other appeal.

Later it became obvious that her strategy was based on following that procedure to gain traction and pass the project.

Taking the issues raised in Zarnegin’s appeal one by one, Bosse confronted Goldstein.

For each issue, she extracted a promise of mitigation. Then, when the appellant presented their appeal, she demanded that Peterson acknowledge that the problem had been mitigated.

For Bosse, this is a tactic that she has used to achieve her view of a favorable outcome in the past.

Bosse has frequently stated that she is a regular patron at the Peninsula, where a salad is named in her honor.

She has also been very public about her close relationship to Kathy Reims and her daughter, Gabby Reims Alexander, who was hired by Goldstein as a lobbyist for the project.

Bosse has informed the Courier there was no conflict of interest in her mind, despite her well known close, personal relationship with Reims.

In fact, it was Bosse who championed Reims as the candidate to fill Willie Brien’s vacancy when the now defunct Wanda project (One Beverly

Hills at 9900 Wilshire Blvd.) came to council. (Publishers note: The Wanda project was approved with unusual haste and a Development Agreement promising $64 million never materialized.)

With so much personally at stake, it was no surprise that Bosse dominated the proceedings and that she would seek a conclusion in which she could claim that both sides could, possibly, be satisfied.

However, that is not what happened. Only Goldstein went home happy.

Michael Tenner released the following statement for the Peninsula: “We are very disappointed that City Council, once again, has failed to apply the law equally and capitulated to developers who ignore the City’s General Plan and Zoning Code.

This type of short-term thinking is detrimental to our City in many ways - it creates a Hodgepodge of buildings destroying our City’s character; it depletes the City’s inventory of revenue generating commercial land and reinforces the cronyism that is eroding the values upon which this City was founded. It is also eminently unfair and prejudicial to existing landowners and businesses who adhere to the General Plan and Codes.

We understand City Council has designated an ad hoc committee to work with the developer, negotiating a Development Agreement. We strongly believe Vice Mayor John Mirisch should be on the ad hoc committee as he’s going to be Mayor very soon and will bring a necessary balance to the process.

We will work with City Council’s ad hoc committee and the developer, trusting that we can implement a Development Agreement that protects the interests of our community, the neighborhood and The Peninsula Beverly Hills.”

And while no one can say that Bosse did not do her homework, she did it with a mission to shape the outcome and to influence the council.

The Friars Club project will result in 25 luxury condominiums with price tags ranging from $2 million for 1,100 square feet to over $14 million for the larger units, with approximately 13,000 square feet of ground-level high-end retail, including a 4,000 square foot restaurant space.

The blocky building will rise 47 feet high to the pool deck and a roof deck that tops out at 52 feet, well over code.

The Peninsula is a 45-foot high building that was six years

in deliberation, finally arriving at a code-compliant building that has attained five-star status and continues to be one of the City’s most closely guarded treasures – until Tuesday evening.

Approved 3-2 in the Planning Commission, Commissioners Lori Greene Gordon and Peter Ostroff could not make the findings for approval of a zone change and a 2.5 FAR. Goldstein began deliberations with the tired argument that he is a longtime resident of the area, that he was providing “new housing stock for the City,” that he had made almost every change requested” by the Peninsula, and that his project is “consistent with the General Plan objectives,” reiterating the oft-used term, “revitalizing” the street.

He made no reference to the affordable housing element that would be expected to become a significant element of the Development Agreement, something the Courier will follow closely.

With no other plan forthcoming, any project proposal will revitalize a vacant lot, even another over-priced condo development.

As for benefits, Goldstein claimed that his retail would “bring customers to the street,” that there would be 50 percent less traffic than an office building, there will be 41 additional public parking spaces over code and that it would “beautify” the “gateway,” despite the fact that it is not the gateway.

As proposed, the original project was a five-story building with two very expensive penthouses on top. The entire project was residential.

Bosse pointed out that she was on the liaison committee for the project from the start, and that she encouraged a fourstory, mixed-use project, conjuring images of Bosse working side by side with her “goddaughter” Gaby to achieve success.

The Planning Commission insisted on four stories and mixed use, leading Goldstein to chop off the top story, the most lucrative units in the building.

The zone change from commercial to residential removes thousands of square feet of commercial space from the nine percent of commercial that creates 75 percent of the tax revenues for the City permanently.

In his comments regarding the project, Councilmember Robert Wunderlich referred to himself as an “expert” concerning financials associated with such a project. He said that he felt he could find a path to “make the City whole or bet-

ter,” in regards to the loss of tax revenue.

In his statements to the Council on a previous occasion, former City Treasurer Eliot Finkel said that each unit would have to be sold 14 times per year to make up the difference.

Not one to be outdone by the incredible $64 million figure teased out of the Wanda project (that was never realized), Gold opted to include himself and Wunderlich on the ad hoc committee to negotiate a Development Agreement.

The elements of the Development Agreement will not be known for at least four months to six months, estimates City Attorney Larry Wiener.

He anticipates that there will be adjustments to the Environmental Mitigation and Sustainability (EMS) – the transfer tax for Environmental Sustainability fees, usually a one-time fee upon the first sale only, as an ongoing source of revenue.

“It is spot zoning,” said Vice Mayor Mirisch, who is expected to become mayor at the City Council reorganization in March. “It is not illegal, but immoral. I disagree that it fits into the General Plan… It’s selling out the City. As we’re going through the deal, I’ll be mayor.

The curve ball is the Nexus study. As I said, the game changer is inclusionary housing, which is extremely expensive in our City.”

Inclusionary (affordable) housing “will be part of the project approvals,” confirmed Senior Planner Masa Alkire. A Nexus survey will quantify the number of affordable units and the cost associated with the project.

The City Council agreed unanimously to include this element in the Development Agreement negotiations.

No resolution or formal action has taken place. The CEQA report has not yet been approved. Everything, including mitigations will be included in the final Environmental Impact Report.

A motion was made by Bosse to consider the zone change, the general plan amendment and to allow the overlay zoning for the site. It was approved 4-1.

As a part of that action, the council took into consideration the Development Agreement.

A second action by Wunderlich was approved unanimously to appoint an ad hoc subcommittee (Wunderlich and Gold) and to hire an outside economic consultant and a negotiator to craft the Development Agreement until March.

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HOLIDAY PARTY–The grand finale holiday party of the season was held last Saturday in Bel-Air. Ambassador Glen Holden and his wife Gloria (couple on left) are greeted by Ingmar Brundin with his wife, hostess Ramona Treffinger and her daughter Lynette Treffinger.

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The holiday season came to an exciting end last Saturday night when Ramona Treffinger, along with her husband Ingmar Brudin and daughters Lynette and Sharene, hosted a “12th Night of Christmas” party in her Bel-Air estate.

Among those enjoying taste treats on the lavish buffet of master chef Jean Pierre, the piano magic of Richard Berman from The Beverly Hills Hotel’s Polo Lounge, and some selections by Swedish opera star John Kluge were Meg (Black) and David Scott, Gloria and Glen Holden, Robin Blake and Steve Stewart, Diane and Dan Fisk, Katya and Gil Seton, Virginia and Mike Kazanjian, Deborah and Richard Barrett, Alexa Scharff, Darrien Iacocca and Charles Knapp, Elizabeth Guasti, Caldwell Bogert, and Rita Wagner.

More were Valerie Hoffman, Heather Baines, Joyce and Fred Hameetman, Joni Smith, Elizabeth and Keith Hinkle, Marlena Evarone, Alexandra and Dr. Charles Kivowitz, Linda and James Campbell, Nandu Hinds, Cleo Shelby, Judith and Lou Mancini, Martin Katz, Julie Farb, Kimberly Duncan, Linda and James Campbell, Helene Brownson and Richard von Bauer, and many others.

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Joan Mangum During the holiday season, Las Madrinas honored 28 families and their debutante daughters for service to the Southland community and, in particular, Children’s Hospital L.A. (CHLA) at the Las Madrinas Ball at The Beverly Hilton.

President Kathy Thompson formally welcomed the 800 guests in attendance and thanked them for their support of the research programs at CHLA. She then introduced the hospital’s CEO Paul Viviano and Dr. Mark Krieger, director of its Neurological Institute.

Las Madrinas was established in 1933 as the first affiliate group of CHLA and has been supporting pediatric medicine there for 85 years. Since 1988, Las Madrinas has completed nine major projects at the hospital including eight research endowments totaling almost $25 million and a capital project on the cardiovascular floor.

Chair of the Las DEBUTANTE–Isabella Catherine Tracy of Madrinas Ball was Beverly Hills was among 28 debutantes making their debut at the Las Madrinas Ball in The Kristin Harrison with Beverly Hilton.

Photo by Nick Boswell Christina Hoffman as assistant chair.

The committee includes Shannon Williamson, Melina Montoya, Susie Baggott, Allison Quinlan, Katie Majcher, Seeley Brooks, Megan Webber, Nancy Annick, Maggie Sabbag, Alison Knoll, and Kristi Simmons.

The debutante committee was chaired by Missy Kolsky while assistant chair was Lucinda Mariscal. Their committee consisted of Sarah Cox II, Cindy MacPherson, Sara Rodriguez, Ali Reilly, Becca Hartmeier, Jennifer Keller, Annabel Montgomery, Katie Garland III, Kathleen Duncan, Jessica Bowlin, Tracy Sykes, Kim Sandifer, Lisa Goldman, and Colleen Morrissey III. Jon Warren Newby announced the debutantes, while David Balfour was the director of the presentation. The Wayne Foster Orchestra played the traditional father-daughter waltz as the debs were introduced and the party transitioned from presentation to a celebration.

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Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 11). Being able to recognize the profound beauty in a moment is your cosmic birthday gift. This solar return will bring you many such moments -- sacred, loving experiences that, for years to come, will flood your heart with gratitude when recalled. March brings a reunion. June shows a stellar financial opportunity. Cancer and Taurus adore you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Pretending is an important part of development. It's how people learn. So while pretentiousness gets a bad rap, it's part of the process, and utterly forgivable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You embrace responsibility. The essence of responsibility is ownership. It claims things, relationships and other situations and says “mine,” mine to figure out, care for, take pleasure in; mine to lose or keep.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). The biblical proverb suggests, “As you sow, so shall you reap.”The trouble is many seeds look alike. This is true both figuratively and literally. Just plant what you have and hope for the best.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Only a fool would go looking for trouble. However, when trouble comes with the territory, dive right in. Employ your emotional and spiritual facilities like faith, courage and passion. Left unused, they will diminish.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). In the past, there were vast stretches of unspoiled, unknown land to explore. Now all the unknown territories are in the land of ideas. You're an adventurer, prepared to discover something there today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Today's success secret: Prime yourself with a positive self-talk session before the main actions of the day. Decide how you want things to play out, and then psych yourself into the frame of mind that will make it go that way.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). In families, everyone takes a role.

Those roles fit together to create a unit. It's like you become who you need to be to make that unit function. And it doesn't always fit your idea of who you would like to be or who you are.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There's a spirit of independence taking hold in you, and you'd really like to see what you can accomplish on your own before you seek advice or partnership.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Because you know how to laugh at life, you don't get stressed out over the same things that make other people so nervous. It's beautiful to be around, and it's the quality that will put you in a unique position today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Knowing that people see in others what they recognize in themselves, you will very carefully choose what you call out in others, as well as what you praise and compliment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When you enter a room, the energy of the room changes as everyone gets a sample of what you bring in. You can hide what you feel, and others might consciously miss it, but unconsciously they cannot help but sample it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). While some strive to be wellliked, others are actually afraid of coming into favor. It can be uncomfortable to be liked, as it can come with expectations and more attention than some people want to receive.

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RFQ 19-4 CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 345 FOOTHILL ROAD BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210 REQUEST FOR PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS AND PREQUALIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MULTIPLE PROJECTS: GREYSTONE MANSION RESTORATION PROJECTS Notice is hereby given that the City of Beverly Hills (“CITY”) has determined that all bidders for the Greystone Mansion Restoration Projects (“Projects”) must be pre-qualified prior to submitting a bid on that Project. This prequalification is valid for two years, eligible to be extended for one additional year, and for more than one project. It is mandatory that all Contractors who intend to submit a bid, fully complete the prequalification questionnaire, provide all materials requested herein, and be approved by the CITY to be on the final qualified Bidders list.

No bid will be accepted from a Contractor that has failed to comply with these requirements. If two or more business entities submit a bid as part of a Joint Venture, or expect to submit a bid as part of a Joint Venture, each entity within the Joint Venture must be separately qualified to bid. The last date to submit a fully completed questionnaire is 5:00PM on Thursday, January 24, 2019. Contractors are encouraged to submit prequalification packages as soon as possible, so that they may be notified of omissions of information to be remedied or of their prequalification status in advance of the prequalification deadline for this Project.

Answers to questions contained in the attached questionnaire (posted on the City’s Website [Beverlyhills.org -> Business -> Bid Listings -> Prequalification Package Greystone Mansion Restoration Projects]) are required. The CITY will use these documents as the basis of rating Contractors with respect to whether each Contractor is qualified to bid on the Project, and reserves the right to check other sources available. The CITY’s decision will be based on objective evaluation criteria.

The CITY reserves the right to adjust, increase, limit, suspend or rescind the prequalification rating based on subsequently learned information. Contractors whose rating changes sufficiently to disqualify them will be notified, and given an opportunity for a hearing consistent with the hearing procedures described below for appealing a prequalification rating.

While it is the intent of the prequalification questionnaire and documents required therewith to assist the CITY in determining bidder responsibility prior to bid and to aid the CITY in selecting the lowest responsible bidder, neither the fact of prequalification, nor any prequalification rating, will preclude the CITY from a post-bid consideration and determination of whether a bidder has the quality, fitness, capacity and experience to satisfactorily perform the proposed work, and has demonstrated the requisite trustworthiness.

The prequalification packages should be submitted under seal to the Office of the City Clerk, City of Beverly Hills, 455 North Rexford Drive, Room 290, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The following should be clearly marked on the outside of the package “CONFIDENTIAL PREQUALIFICATION STATEMENT FOR THE GREYSTONE MANSION RESTORATION PROJECTS” For any Questions regarding the questionnaire and the qualification package contact, Karen Domerchie (email: kdomerchie@beverlyhills.org).

The prequalification packages submitted

by Contractors are not public records and are not open to public inspection. All information provided will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law. However, the contents may be disclosed to third parties

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PUBLIC NOTICES

for purpose of verification, or investigation of substantial allegations, or in an appeal hearing. State law requires that the names of contractors applying for prequalification status shall be public records subject to disclosure, and the first page of the questionnaire will be used for that purpose.

Each questionnaire must be signed under penalty of perjury in the manner designated at the end of the form, by an individual who has the legal authority to bind the Contractor on whose behalf that person is signing. If any information provided by a Contractor becomes inaccurate, the Contractor must immediately notify the CITY and provide updated accurate information in writing, under penalty of perjury.

The CITY reserves the right to waive minor irregularities and omissions in the information contained in the prequalification application submitted, and to make all final determinations. The CITY may also determine at any time that the prequalification process will be suspended for the Project and the Project will be bid without prequalification.

Contractors may submit prequalification packages during regular working hours on any day that the offices of the CITY are open. Contractors who submit a complete prequalification package will be notified of their qualification status no later than ten business days after submission of the information.

The CITY may refuse to grant prequalification where the requested information and materials are not provided by the due date indicated above. There is no appeal from a refusal for an incomplete or late application, but re-application for a later project is permitted. Neither the closing time for submitting prequalification packages for this Project will be changed in order to accommodate supplementation of incomplete submissions, or late submissions, unless requested by the CITY in its sole discretion.

In addition to a contractor’s failure to be pre-qualified pursuant to the scoring system set forth in the prequalification package, a contractor may be found not prequalified for either omission of or falsification of, any requested information.

Where a timely and completed application results in a rating below that necessary to pre-qualify, an appeal can be made by the unsuccessful Contractor. An appeal is begun by the Contractor delivering notice to the CITY of its appeal of the decision with respect to its prequalification rating, no later than two business days following notification that it is not pre-qualified. The notice of appeal shall include an address where the Contractor wishes to receive notice of the appeal hearing. Without a timely appeal, the Contractor waives any and all rights to challenge the decision of the CITY, whether by administrative process, judicial process or any other legal process or proceeding.

If the Contractor gives the required notice of appeal, a hearing shall be conducted no earlier than five business days after the CITY’s receipt of the notice of appeal and not later than five business days prior to the date of the Notice Inviting Bids for this Project. Prior to the hearing, the Contractor shall, in writing, be advised of the basis for the City’s pre-qualification determination.

The hearing shall be conducted by a panel consisting of three members of the Department of Public Works senior management staff (the “Appeals Panel”). The Appeals Panel shall consider any evidence presented by the Contractor, whether or not the evidence is presented in compliance with formal rules of evidence. The Contractor will be given the opportunity to present evidence, information and arguments as to why the Contractor believes it should be pre-qualified. Within one day after the conclusion of the hearing, the Appeals Panel will render a written determination as to whether the Contractor is pre-qualified. It is the intention of the CITY that the date for the submission and opening of bids will not be delayed or postponed to allow for completion of an appeal process.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. #2650 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED OCTOBER 28, 2014 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 January 25, 2019, at 11:00 A.M., Imperial Mortgage Corporation, a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded October 30, 2014, as Instrument No. 20141147975, in book , page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH OR CASHIER'S CHECK OR OTHER INSTITUTIONAL CHECK ACCEPTABLE TO THE TRUSTEE, (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) in the lobby of Imperial Mortgage Corporation, 4751 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 203, Los Angeles, CA 90010 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: LOT 22 OF TRACT NO. 13101, IN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 280, PAGES 1 TO 9 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Parcel Number: 4350-019-012 Trustor. RICHARD ASHBEE AND DIANE ASHBEE, husband and wife as community property with right of survivorship The street addresses or other common designation, if any, of the real properties described above are purported to be 1251 Lago Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street addresses or other common designation, if any, shown herein. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved with bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not 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. 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, you may call 323-651-2107 for information regarding the sale of this property, using the TS number shown on the sale notice. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale date may not immediately be reflected on the telephone information. The best way to verify any postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid balance of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $1,500,000.00, not including as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, 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. Accrued and Default interest, Late Charges, Maturity Late Charges, Forbearance Fees and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. All personal property as stated in the Deed of Trust, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing with Assignment of Rents and any other Loan Documents shall be part of this breach and shall be included in any sale as this shall be a unified sale under Section 726 of the Code of Civil Procedure to any such unified sale, the personal property or fixtures included in the unified sale shall be deemed to be included in the real property or other interest sold. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real properties are located on September 28, 2018 as Instrument No. 20180994335.

The Beneficiary, or its designated agent, declares that it has contacted the Borrower, tried with due diligence to contact the Borrower as required by California Civil Code 2923.5, or it otherwise exempt from the requirements of 2935.5. Trustee or party conducting sale IMPERIAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION, a California Corporation Dated: December 28, 2018 IMPERIAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION JOHN SHAIKIN, President 4751 Wilshire Blvd., #203, Los Angeles, California 90010 (323) 651-2107 A-4680506 01/04/2019, 01/11/2019, 01/18/2019

Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) is proposing to collocate antennas at 63 feet on a 72-foot building at 9400 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, CA 90210. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30-days from the date of this publication to: Project 6119000006 - CJ c/o EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, cory.johnson@ebiconsulting.com, or via telephone at (219) 3135458 ––––––

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018317087 The following is/are doing business as: SOUTH BAY LINCOLN 5100 W. Rosecrans Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250; South Bay Ford, Inc. 5100 W. Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Gary Premeaux, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 20, 2018; Published: December 28, 2018, January 04, 11, 18, 2019 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018306496 The following is/are doing business as: 1) WENEVER 2) MING SING MUSIC 9903 Santa Monica Blvd. #575, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Innovazian Music, Inc. 9903 Santa Monica Blvd. #575, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed August 2018: Eric Zee, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 10, 2018; Published: December 28, 2018, January 04, 11, 18, 2019 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018317035 The following is/are doing business as: COLLABORATIVE MEDIA GROUP 433 N. Camden Dr. #970, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Jason Reynolds 433 N. Camden Dr. #970, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed January 2018: Jason Reynolds, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 20, 2018; Published: January 11, 18, 25, February 01, 2019 LACC N/C

NOTICE

Fictiti ous 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).

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1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH Upstairs, granite, A/C, parking, laundry on-site, stove, fridge and pool.

$1,895/MO. By appointment only

Call 310/425-9070

Guest powder room, hardwood floors, separate dining room, stainless steel appliances, washer and dryer, A/C. Beautiful French Normandy building close to market, shops and restaurants.

Call 310/475-9311

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321 S. Sherbourne Dr.

• • • • •• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •• • Spacious • • • •• •• • Jr. 1 Bdrm. • •• •• •• •• Old World Charm! Balcony, controlled Bright, intercom entry, access, a/c, stove, fridge, stove, laundry fac. elevator, laundry CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS facility, parking.

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PARK PLACE

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$4,200 to $4,950/month

CENTURY TOWERS $6,500 to $7,000/month

CENTURY HILL $4,950 to $8,900/month

LE PARC Sorry

ONE CENTURY $16,500 to $27,000/month

424/343-0015 Great Location!

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CENTURY WOODS Sorry

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.

Hardwood flrs., central air, pool, elevator, on-site laundry, intercom entry.

Easy Move-In! *1+1 only 320 N. La Peer Dr.

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intercom entry, elevator, on-site Laundry facility, laundry, parking. parking.

All Utilities Paid. Close to shopping, 310/841-2367 dining & transportation. **C **CENTURY CITY** Please Call: 2220 S. Beverly Glen

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• WEST L.A. 1343 Carmelina Ave. • • - 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath •• - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • •

•• Brentwood Village, With Pool, hardwood Very Spacious, A/C, floors, balcony, central • • L o t s o f Shops & Restaurants. balcony, intercom entry, • Bright Unit • • 310/826-4889 • air, fireplace, stainless Character & Charm! on-sight laundry, prkg.

On-site laundry, Glass Fireplace steel appliances, Close to Cedars-Sinai, Newly Remodeled. on-site parking.

Grand Opening elevator, intercom Beverly Center, New hardwood flrs., Close to BRENTWOOD ’s entry, parking. gym. granite counters, shops, cafes transportation.

Most Spectacular • 310/476-2181 • stainless steel appl., & transportation.

• 310/442-8265 • Close to shopping, alcove fireplace, Apartments 424/303-7142 dining & schools. fridge, laundry facility, 120 Granville Ave. gated parking, intercom L.A.’S FINEST, BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. * * * * *1 * * * B R E N T W O O D entry, WiFi and more. MOST LUXURIOUS • 3 B d . +2 /2 Ba. 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. APT. RENTAL • 2 Bd.+Den+21/2 Ba. 11730 SUNSET BLVD. • 310/552-8064 • ( • • • ----- • • • ) * * * * * * 1 Rooftop jacuzzi

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Good closet space, a/c, elevator, dishwasher, controlled access. Close to Cedars/shops/trans.

• GORGEOUS UNITS •

1433 Brockton Ave. Spacious 1 Bdrm+1 Bath

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310/592-4511

323/651-2598

elevator, controlled access, laundry facilities. No pets.

Fully Renovated 1920s Historic Building LUXURY 1 bedroom

laundry facility, Hardwood floors, elevator, parking.

Near : : : : : : : : : : : : : : impressive living room, Close to shops+dining. Sunset Marquis Hotel 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath dining room, balcony, 310/826-0541 In-Unit Laundry 3 Bdrm.+ 21/2 Bath a/c unit, fridge, dishGated Parking : : : : : : : : : : : : : : washer, walk-in closet, BRENTWOOD Call 310-728-1788 Open floor plan, high intercom entry, laundry 519 S. Barrington Ave. ceilings, French oak facility, carport parking. ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚ 310/312-9871 flrs+porcelain tiles, x-lrg.

2 Bdrm. + 1 1/ 2 Bath ~ WEST L.A. ~ walk-in closets, stain- Close: great restaurants, 1675 Colby Ave. Bright unit. shops, UCLA, beach. *** less steel appliances, Dishwasher, On-site *** quartz countertops, pool, Single+1 Ba. laundry, parking. state of the art gym, B R E N T W O O D Close to Spacious & Bright.

904-908 Granville Av. Brentwood Village. laundry hook-ups, A/C, , 2 B d . + 1 1/ 2 B a .

310/472-8915 controlled access, prkg, dishwasher, stove, free WiFi. Close to Includes: intercom entry, Air conditioning unit, CULVER CITY Brentwood Village. on-sight laundry, prkg.

3830 Vinton Ave. • 310/477-6885 • laundry facility, 310/477-0072 subterranean prkg.

VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE • • Near Whole Foods.

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417 S. Barrington Av.

• 310/247-8689 • • • • • • • • • • BRENTWOOD • Close to Cedars-Sinai, Newly Updated 125 N. Barrington Av. N E W LY U P D AT E D Beverly Center & BEVERLY HILLS 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Trendy Robertson Bl. • • • • • 221 S. Doheny Dr. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • 1 Bdrm.

2 BED/2 BATHS • + 1 Bath • BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. • • • • • • • • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. $4,550/MONTH Balcony, dishwasher, Upscale, Bright, 120 S. Swall Dr. High Floor. Ocean Views • S i n g l e a/c, heated pool, Gorgeous & Spacious.

• • • • • • • • • Separated Suites. Hardwood • • • • • • WiFi, elevator • • • • • • • controlled access, Spacious, hardwood flrs., • 1 Bd.+1 Bath Floors. Renovated • Upscale, Bright, • on-site laundry, prkg.

Large Balcony. Lots of Closets huge closets, built-in • • Gorgeous & Spacious. a/c, dishwasher, pool, • • • • • • • • Close to CENTURY PARK EAST

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

310/247-8689

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“The Mission”

• Large units, walk-in closet, • Westwood • • Jr. Executive SANTA MONICA custom kitchen, built-in • • • • • washer/dryer, all appli- 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • 808 4th St. • ances, hardwood floors • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. * * • • • • • • • • • • • • * 1 Bd.+1 Ba. * throughout, some units 6-Month Lease Avail.

Rooftop pool, * * w/ skylights+high ceilings. * * * * * * * * Every deck, central air, Extra Luxury Health club, wifi, sauna, * * custom cabinets, L ARGE , U NIQUE elevator, intercom heated pool, controlled granite countertops, AND G ORGEOUS . entry, on-sight laundry, stone entry, pool, acess, parking.

Fireplace, balcony, health club, spa. gym, parking.

424/272-6596 • dishwasher, intercom • Free WiFi Access • • Free WiFi Access • • Close to UCLA • Close to Brentwood entry, elevator, gated 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. Village, Restaurants, ~ 310/476-3824 ~ parking, gym, pool.

L.A., 90024 BRENTWOOD & UCLA, Mt. Saint Mary’s, • Close to Beach • Contact Mgr.: • 310/864-0319 • U.C.L.A. CLOSE & Transportation.

310/394-7132

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WESTWOOD WESTWOOD 10751 HOLMAN #5 1380 Midvale Ave. * HOLLYWOOD *

1134 N. SYCAMORE AV.

LARGE 2 BEDROOM,

• • • • • • * * * * * 2 FULL BATHROOMS • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. Balcony, huge walk-in closet, • Single Single hardwood floors, stainless 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. * * * * * • Newly Remodeled steel appliances, washer and ••••• Great Views dryer, A/C, close to market, shops, restaurants & UCLA WiFi, pool, elevator,

Call 310/475-9311

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Great views, controlled access, balcony, controlled access, onsight laundry, parking. elevator, lrg. pool, C l o s e t o U . C . L . A . prkg, on-sight laundry.

H IKING IN R UNYON 310/473-1509 C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD W E S T W O O D BOWL/NIGHTLIFE.

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1409 Midvale Ave.

323/467-8172

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Brand New Building • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • 3 Bd.+3 Ba.

WiFi, a/c, intercom dryer in each unit, covered parking, entry, laundry facility, central air. Pool, jacuzzi laundry facility. spa, fitness center, elevator, parking, pool.

213/385-4751 CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., Close to transportation, rooftop garden patio+ SHOPPING & 1 BLK. downtown & fire pits, courtyard, TO WESTWOOD PARK. great restaurants. controlled access, prkg.

310/209-0006 Steps to UCLA & Westwood Village.

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274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL.

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Granite counter tops, WESTWOOD stainless steel appliances, ∞∞∞∞∞ 10905 Ohio Ave. ∞ air conditioned, new ∞ • • hrwd. flrs., designer • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • • finishes, balcony, ceiling • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • Single fan, elevator, controlled • • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ access. Fitness ctr, yoga •• •• • Luxury Living • room, wi-fi, skyview •• • lounge w/ outdoor fire• Wifi, Bright, controlled with valet, lush garden place, laundry facilities. surrounding pool, access, balcony, 213/382-102 1 gym, elevator, etc. pool, e levator, Easy freeway access laundry facility, prkg. Hardwood flrs., granite

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2 Bd.+2 Ba.

• • • • • • • • • Free WiFi • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. Call: 310/470-4474 • • • • • • • • • laundry facility.

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H O L LY W O O D

Single • • • • • • • • • Very spacious, • granite counters, • S i n g l e • microwave, intercom Controlled access, entry, on-sight launlaundry facility. dry, parking & WiFi. Utilities Included.

Very close to UCLA 323/851-3790 & Westwood Village.

Close to Everything.

310/208-5166

213/385-4751

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CASE NO: 18SMCP00125 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Matter of the petition of: Kevin James Amerson, Honguna Khorolgarav Amerson To all interested person(s): Petitioner: Kevin James Amerson, Honguna Khorolgarav Amerson current residence address: 321 N. Oakhurst Dr. #301 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 filed a petition with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1725 Main St., Dept. #R Santa Monica, CA 90401, Santa Monica Courthouse, on December 28, 2018 for a Decree changing names as follows: Present Name: A) Kevin James Amerson B) Honguna Khorolgarav Amerson C) William Batkhan Amerson D) Alexander Leo Amerson Proposed Name: A) Kevin James Hamilton B) Honguna Catherine Hamilton C) William Batkhan Hamilton D) Alexander Leo Hamilton 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: February 22, 2019 Time: 8:30am Dept: R The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1725 Main St., Dept. #R Santa Monica, CA 90401, Santa Monica Courthouse.

Reason for name change: A) I’ve always wanted to change my name. This year my father passed away and so now is the right time for the change.

B) To match husbands name change.

C) To match parents name change.

D) To match parents name change.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information in the foregoing petition is true and correct.

Signed: Kevin James Amerson, Honguna K. Amerson Judge of the Superior Court Judge Cho, Sherri R. Carter,

Executive Officer/Clerk, By: Maria Guadian, Deputy Dated: December 28, 2018 Published: January 04, 11, 18, 25, 2019 Beverly Hills Courier

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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CASE NO: 18STCP03450 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Matter of the petition of: Krista Ann Guilfoyle To all interested person(s): Petitioner: Krista Ann Guilfoyle current residence address: 858 N. Cherokee Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90038 filed a petition with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, Stanley Mosk Courthouse, on December 27, 2018 for a Decree changing names as follows: Present Name: A) Krista Ann Guilfoyle Proposed Name: A) Krista Ann Woerz 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: March 05, 2019 Time: 10:30am Dept: 44 Room: 418 The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, Stanley Mosk Courthouse.

Reason for name change: A) I use my maiden name for work and I decided that I would like to use my birth name for all legal purposes moving forward. I’ve changed my mind and think even though married I would like to have my own identity and not that of my husband’s family.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information in the foregoing petition is true and correct.

Signed: Krista Ann Guilfoyle Judge of the Superior Court Judge Edward B. Moreton, Jr., Sherri R. Carter, Executive Officer/Clerk, By: Judy Lara, Deputy Dated: December 27, 2018 Published: January 04, 11, 18, 25, 2019 Beverly Hills Courier

NOTICEFictitious 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).

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ANTIQUES / JEWELRY

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CHANEL, HERMES, GUCCI, PRADA EXOTIC SKINS, AND ALL HIGH-END DESIGNER HANDBAGS, CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES.

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Antiques, Fine Art, Sculpture, Porcelain Silver, Arrt Glass, Furniture, Clocks & More!

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Chairman 2014 Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Stephen P. Simmons

An Op-Ed From Robert S. ‘Robbie’ Anderson

WE ARE BEVERLY HILLS –AND DON’T FORGET IT!!

Beverly Hills doesn’t need an adjective nor a hashtag. Let me be clear about my pro-business stance. I am all for ways to promote our businesses, but believe the City should do it in a respectable way.

Let me say I am all for the stores staying open as long as it is viable and profitable to them, but turning Rodeo Drive into a carnival which attracts people who can't afford to shop there, is not the

that this contract be set aside until the landlords and major retailers on street were consulted. The mayor said they would, The landlords and conglomerates immediately sent letters objecting to the installation of permanent seating on Rodeo Drive as part of the BOLD agenda.

One company—LVMH--has 14 locations on Rodeo Drive including Dior, Louis Vitton, Loro Piana, Bulgari, Dior Homme, Fendi, Rimowa, and

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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The City gives millions of dollars to the Chamber of Commerce, the Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Rodeo Drive Committee to promote these BOLD events with direct conditions on where these funds are to be spent. But does it work? Does it bring in luxury buyers? That should be the only question.

Why is it that all this money is being spent on Rodeo Drive while ignoring the rest of the City?

We endanger the elegance of shopping on Rodeo. What happened to the Walk of Style? Instead of creating great parties with internationally influential people, we now put tacky metal card tables on top of their public tributes.

Permanent seating on Rodeo is a contentious issue. A majority of shops and landlords oppose it.

Let me bring you all up to speed on this permanent seating on Rodeo Drive, how this all came about: The City Council put out a request for design firms to submit plans for the revamp of Rodeo Drive. It was narrowed to three contestants and the council subsequently gave a contract for $1 million at a study session to one of these, picking the designer who had seating in his plan that it liked. This has been the council’s agenda from day one.

I appeared at that study session and asked

Celine. It also owns seven properties on Rodeo and has stated it opposes any type of seating in front of its stores, or anywhere else on the street.

There are various letters of opposition from Hermes, Gucci, and Chanel among others. These stores and their designers have offered to consult and guide any permanent changes of the street.

When the actual stakeholders offer to help redesign Rodeo Drive to meet the needs of the future of luxury retail, we should listen.

Rodeo Drive was the world destination for luxury shopping. What are we doing to protect that?

Hopefully this is the last we see of BOLD. We need to promote our entire City in a way people understand. Random flashing lights, broken fixtures on the street and plastic selfie cubicles are not elegant, by a long shot. We should be saying: “Love Beverly Hills;” “Shop Rodeo Drive;” or even just “Beverly Hills” something relative to the street and the City I have submitted a public records request for the expenditures on BOLD, and am always interested and willing to fight for the future of Rodeo Drive and the City of Beverly Hills so we can become the best we can be.

What I see is the city trying to trivialize Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive by making it synonymous with meaningless branding. We don’t need any hashtags.

POLICE BLOTTER

The following assaults, burglaries, and grand thefts have been reported by BHPD. Streets are usually indicated by block numbers.

ASSAULTS 01/01 200 North Beverly Drive 01/04 200 South Beverly Drive BURGLARIES 12/31 300 North Rodeo Drive 12/31 700 North Rodeo Drive 01/01 300 South Beverly Drive 01/02 700 North Rodeo Drive 01/03 200 South Beverly Drive 01/03 300 El Camino Dr. 01/03 300 North Maple Drive

01/04 1000 Lexington Road 01/04 200 Reeves Drive 01/05 9100 Olympic Boulevard GRAND THEFTS 12/30 200 North Rodeo Drive 12/31 400 North Rodeo Drive 01/02 8500 Wilshire Boulevard 01/03 Lomitas Avenue/North Elm Dr. 01/05 9500 Brighton Way ROBBERY 12/31 300 North Beverly Drive

The recent letters from Robert S. Anderson, Robert Wood, Victoria Gordon and so many others highlight a larger, ongoing and multi-faceted problem we face as a community, and reiterate the need for real solutions and action. A new year offers us a new chance to make it happen.

We are a family of four with two children ages eight and 11.

In the past decade of living in Beverly Hills, we have seen the changes even in this relatively short period of time. Our once sheltered village is slowly being consumed by the urban sprawl which surrounds us. The state legislature has continued to pass irrational laws and political leaders have failed to solve any of California's problems. In fact they keep making it worse. We can make a difference. Local government remains the last hope for true, direct democracy.

As a community and a City government, we have the opportunity to represent a counter point to all the misguided and shortsighted nonsense, and set a better example of how to create a more safe and prosperous future for our children and ourselves.

We can use our high profile position to be activists for better laws and policies. We can oppose invasive and unconstitutional laws by passing our own resolutions. We can become a model city by implementing both progressive and conservative solutions.

Let's count our blessings first - we have the best police department you could wish for, a plethora of resources, and a highly intelligent and creative community of artists, activists and professionals. We can literally do anything - we can do much more than we have - and we encourage those who are interested to form a citizens consortium. To get that ball rolling feel free to contact us and let us collaborate on a basic outline of all the major changes we would like to see, form a plan, then present it to our City Council.

What are your Top 5 wishes for Beverly Hills? We already have a plan started based on all that we have heard from fellow residents over the years (bjgz90210@gmail.com). Real democracy, real solutions, of and by the people Brad and Jess White ****** I cannot understand the logic of closing major thoroughfares in the City for three days to accommodate The Beverly Hilton for the Golden Globes. The closing of these streets caused major traffic tie ups along Santa Monica Boulevard and inconveniences for the residents who live in close proximity to the hotel.

The cost to Beverly Hills for the additional security and traffic officers far outweigh any income to the City. It is one thing to close streets when it benefits our residents, such as one year when a skating rink was set up on Crescent Drive, but it is quite another when no benefit can be seen for our tax-paying residents.

And going forward, I suppose we are to endure another closing of Crescent Drive for the better part of the week when Vanity Fair sets up its tent for its annual Oscars’ party. I wish I knew what advantages the City gains by the closures for these events.

Surely, Beverly Hills does not need the publicity.

Ilene Nathan ****** We the City Council of Oz, representing it's citizens, including The Wizard, Glinda, the good witch and the Munchkins express our outrage at the pieces of scrap metal and tin now defacing Mother Nature's garden in Beverly Hills.

This pile of dumpster junk is an affront to the legacy and memory of one of Ozs' most famous and iconic citizens, “The Tin Man.” To quote the late Sen. Sam Irvin, “Have you no shame?”

Robert Block

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