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BEVERLY HILLS VOLUME: LIII

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January 26, 2018

School Board Prepares To Vote On Closing One Beverly Hills School

THIS ISSUE

A new state study shows an earthquake fault running under the heart of Beverly Hills.

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Las Madrinas held its annual debutante ball, honoring 28 families.

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A proposed Berggruen Institute campus near the Getty has Westside residents riled up.

8 •Health & Wellness •Birthdays •Letters to the Editor

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BREAKING The City Council will hold a public hearing on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. on Basements in Single Family Homes and Grading and Retaining Walls in Hillside Areas.

George Christy, Page 6 The Ear (aka Sony Music’s Clive Davis) Hosts His 22nd Annual Pre-Grammy Party In Manhattan This Year Honoring Jay-Z For His “Music And Philanthropy”. Clive Discovered Aretha, Whitney, Janis.

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Mayor Lays Down Gauntlet In Loma Linda Development War

By Victoria Talbot After a long afternoon of comments and clarifications from lawyers, staff and the public, Mayor Lili Bosse threw down a gauntlet in response to a threat of litigation from Alan Hearty of the law firm Allen Matkins, representing developer Francesco Aquilini on the 1184 and 1193 Loma Linda Drive projects Monday, at the City Council Study Session.

The issues on the table included a peer review of the applicant’s plans by the firm GeoKinetics to evaluate the development plans and grading estimates, questions pertaining to the recording of a lot line adjustment three years after the 60-day expiration date, the validity of the approval of a fire turnaround prior to the issuance of a building permit for what is purported to be a “by right” project and the status of Loma Linda Holdings LTD, a trustee that is a foreign corporation doing business in the State of California, without either qualifying to do business here with the Secretary of State, or registering with the Banking Commissioner as a trust company.

In the hours of discussion, compelling evidence emerged as a result of meticulous research by residents, including Ronald Richards, who, he says, represents “the numerous owners in the Hillside area who have been previously impacted by illegal projects that have been found to be in violation of existing law and the Hillside ordinance,” and Debbie Weiss, who has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars and thousands of woman hours to fight the project proposed next door to her home.

Following the public comments and questioning by coun-

cilmembers, five attorneys representing Aquilini addressed the council, insisting that they be called in numbered order, just as an attorney would present witnesses for a jury trial. One by one, they sought to dismantle and then dismiss the arguments presented by the public.

The last of Aquilini’s attorneys to speak on behalf of the applicant was Hearty.

Referring to Ronald Richards, he said, “He should be ashamed of himself,” dismissing his claims that regarding the Loma Linda Trust as an effort to “further delay and further frustrate this project.”

“That’s why we’re here today…Over the last week, City staff has spent considerable time and effort researching the arguments that Mr. Richards has put forward… there is no merit.”

Hearty referred to testimony on behalf of the applicant from a former commissioner for corporations for the State of California, calling him the “foremost authority in the State on these issues,” admonishing the Council to trust his testimony.

In Beverly Hills, former commissioners and mayors often pop up as lobbyists following their service. Their connections and insider information make them great lobbyists but does nothing to enhance their credibility.

Hearty decried images of overdevelopment in the hillsides, submitted in a public comment letter by Richards. “Maybe these dramatic images have impact in a criminal trial to an unsophisticated jury,” he said, calling them, “highly improper and unwarranted…” He characterized the public comment as “nonsensical (see ‘LOMA LINDA’ page 23)

Schools Team on behalf of a district wide reconfiguration plan presented Tuesday night suggested which Beverly Hills school would no longer be an option for residents to attend.

Both the FFST and BHUSD Superintendent Michael Bregy recommended that the board vote to close one school and consolidate the district’s four K8 schools into three schools as an immediate solution toward improving instruction.

During Tuesday’s FFST presentation, which the now 21-member FFST voted 19-1-1 in favor of supporting (one member abstained and another voted against), the team recommended that the district create facilities plans toward a consolidated middle school. (see ‘SCHOOL CLOSURE’ page 11)

BHUSD Returns To Court Feb. 14 To Appeal $23M Karen Christiansen Verdict

By Laura Coleman In anticipation of the upcoming hearing in the case of Strategic Concepts LLC v.

Beverly Hills Unified School District on Feb. 14, BHUSD attorney Fred A. Fenster of Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger LLP reaffirmed his belief that Strategic Concepts founder Karen Christiansen would never see a penny of the 2015 verdict that now has her owed in excess of $23 million.

“The district believes that the Court of Appeal will reverse the trial court decision and order a new trial which will permit the jury to hear evidence that Karen Christensen

Celebrity Photo Agency/Scott Downie

OSCAR SEASON IN BEVERLY HILLS — Nominations for the 90th Oscars were announced on Tuesday morning at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. Director Andy Serkis (Star Wars: The Last Jedi) and actress/comedian Tiffany Haddish (Girls Trip) announced the nominees. The sci-fi fantasy romance The Shape of Water scored a leading 13 nominations. See story page 10.

Photo by Todd Wawrychuk / ©A.M.P.A.S.

By Laura Coleman Hours before Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education President Lisa Korbatov brought the nearly seven-hour “Special Board Meeting” to a close Tuesday night, it became apparent that at the board’s next meeting, on Jan. 30 at 5 p.m., there was likely to be a serious discussion on closing one of the district’s four K-8 schools before the start of the 2018-19 academic year.

“It’s a board discussion that should likely happen on Jan. 30 or shortly thereafter at another board meeting,” Korbatov later confirmed to the Courier.

Neither members of the board nor anyone who presented as part of the Future Focus

violated the law in negotiating her contracts with the District and the contracts are accordingly void,” Fenster told the Courier.

The Court of Appeal of the State of California Second Appellate District is scheduled to hear the case downtown in the Ronald Reagan State Building at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14.

However, as to just when the school district will have a definitive ruling on the reach of Government Code Section 1090 – the very code that one jury used to convict Christiansen of criminal behavior six years ago – remains to be seen. (see ‘BHUSD APPEAL’ page 22)

BUYING AND SELLING — Angelina Jolie dropped $24.5 million for the Cecil B. DeMille mansionette in Los Feliz ... Suzanne Somers and Alan Hamel are selling their 73 acre Palm Springs estate, where they have lived for 41 years, at auction without any reserve this month.

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS REVISING REGULATIONS RELATED TO BASEMENTS IN SINGLE FAMILY AREAS OF THE CITY AND GRADING AND RETAINING WALLS IN THE HILLSIDE AREA OF THE CITY The proposed ordinance includes the following measures, which may be further modified by the City Council: • The definition of “floor area” in single-family residential zones is proposed to be amended to define a “basement” as an area that is located directly below the portion of a story above which has a finished floor level that is a maximum of three feet (3’) above finished grade at any cross-section cut through the building with certain exceptions for driveways, light courts, pools and water features, and stairs and access ways that might otherwise cause a basement to be exposed by more than 3’ above grade. The proposed amendments would also require a basement that extends beyond a story above to be located entirely below both finished and natural grades. (Proposed amendment to Beverly Hills Municipal Code [BHMC] § 10-3-100.)

• A definition of “light court” is proposed to be added to the BHMC. As proposed, a light court would be an excavated area adjacent to a building that extends more than 4’-0” from the building perimeter that is enclosed on four sides, open on the top, and allows light into a below grade level of a building. The BHMC does not currently contain a definition of light court. (Proposed addition to BHMC § 10-3-100.)

• The definitions of “finished grade” and “natural grade” are proposed to be added to the BHMC to ensure clarity of the code and consistency in its application. (Proposed additions to BHMC § 10-3-100.)

• The language governing the maximum height of walls, fences, and hedges within the Hillside Area of the City is proposed to be amended to limit the total height of any wall fence or hedge to 12’-0” regardless of the side of the wall, fence, or hedge from which a measurement is being taken. An R1 Permit is also proposed to be added to allow relief from these regulations (Proposed amendment to BHMC § 10-3-2516.)

• The language governing the construction of series of walls in the Hillside Area of the City is proposed to be amended to allow for a maximum cumulative height of 12’-0” for all walls constructed on the same property within any 50’ perpendicular section. A 10’-0” landscaped horizontal distance must also be provided between each wall. An R-1 Permit is also proposed to be added to allow relief from these regulations (Proposed amendment of BHMC § 10-3-2516.)

• The calculation method provided in the BHMC that defines the total cubic yards of landform alteration (cut/fill) allowed on a site in the Hillside Area of the City within a five year period is proposed to be amended. (Proposed amendment of BHMC 10-3-2521.)

• The regulations regarding import/export of earth material within the Hillside Area of the City are proposed to be amended to clarify that cubic yardage will be based on in-ground earth volumes. The code does not currently stipulate whether the amount of earth material is in ground compacted earth material or excavation un-compacted earth material. (Proposed amendment of BHMC 10-3-2521 and BHMC 10-3-2521.1) The City Council may also consider revisions to BHMC Section 10-3-2521 and 10-3-2521.1 to reduce the number of cubic yards of earth material that may be imported or exported from sites in the Hillside Area to account for the difference in volume from in-ground compacted conditions, and post-excavation un-compacted conditions.

• The definition of “height of building” is proposed to be changed to bring the method of measuring the height of buildings in the Hillside Area of the City in line with the method of determining whether or not a portion of a building can be considered a basement. (Proposed amendment of BHMC 10-3-100) • The findings pertaining to Hillside R-1 Permits are proposed to be amended to add a provision that the total number of construction-related vehicle trips associated with a project as a whole may be considered by a reviewing authority when considering a Hillside R-1 Permit for import and export of earth material. (Proposed amendment of BHMC §10-3-2550) • Other non-substantive changes to reorganize and reorder Article 25 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the BHMC, which contains development standards applicable to the Hillside Area of the City.

• Language pertaining to the applicability of the proposed ordinance to projects that are currently under review by the City of Beverly Hills (pipeline projects). The proposed ordinance, which may be modified by the City Council, includes exempting the following pipeline projects from the new provisions: all pipeline projects in the Central and Trousdale Areas of the City, pipeline projects in the Hillside Area of the City that have previously received an R-1 Permit, pipeline projects in building plan check in the Hillside Area of the City that were submitted prior to January 11, 2018, and pipeline projects that have been submitted for entitlement review prior to the effective date of the ordinance. Pipeline projects that are not exempt will be allowed to request an R-1 Permit for review of the project under the existing code provisions by the Planning Commission.

This Ordinance has been preliminarily assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The City Council will consider whether the adoption and implementation of the Ordinance be found exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) as there is no possibility that adoption and implementation of the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment because the Ordinance does not authorize construction and it would impose greater restrictions on certain development in order to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. Additionally the City Council will consider if adoption and implementation of the Ordinance is eligible for a Class 8 categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15308 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations for actions taken to assure the maintenance and protection of the environment.

At the public hearing, the City Council will hear and consider all comments. All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. Any written comments received by Tuesday, January 30, 2018 will be attached to the agenda report regarding this item. Any comments received after Tuesday, January 30, 2018, but prior to the public hearing, will be distributed to the Council under separate cover. Please note that if you challenge the City’s action in regards to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the end of the public hearing.

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

BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Council Chamber is wheelchair accessible and is equipped with audio equipment for the hearing impaired. If you need special assistance to attend this meeting, please call the Planning Division at (310) 285-1122 or TTY (310) 285-6881. Please notify the Planning Division at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting if you require captioning service so that reasonable arrangements can be made.

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VOICES OF HOPE – Beverly Hills residents were on their feet Sunday, singing in unison along with Faithful Central Bible Church Choir of Inglewood at The Wallis for a concert commemorating 25 years since the City hosted the group following the Rodney King riots, when then-Mayor Robert Tanenbaum (third from right) reached out to then-Pastor, now Bishop Kenneth Ulmer (second from right) for the concert entitled Voices of Hope. Ulmer’s work has expanded to include the Ulmer Institute, treating trauma for all people, in all walks of life (www.theulmerinstitute.org).

Pictured left to right are Beverly Hills City Clerk Byron Pope, a congregant and choir member, LL Cool J, former Mayor Robert Tanenbaum, Patti Tanenbaum and Bishop Kenneth Ulmer.

Carol Gold, Mother Of Beverly Hills’ Vice Mayor Julian Gold, Dies At Age 91

New State Map Shows Earthquake Fault Running Under Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive

By Matt Lopez New data released Wednesday shows that Beverly Hills, and more specifically its world-famous Rodeo Drive, are seated atop the Santa Monica earthquake fault.

The California Geological Survey's final map shows that the Santa Monica fault zone runs directly through the heart of Beverly Hills – between Santa Monica and Wilshire boulevards – and under Rodeo Drive, a mere block away from one of Metro’s planned Purple Line Extension subway stops at Rodeo/Wilshire.

The map released Wednesday provides an update to a draft released last year, which at the time, showed the fault zone ending on the western side of the City, near Santa Monica/Wilshire.

Carol Gold

week at Hillside Memorial Park.

The family requests that any donations in her name be made to Dr. Keith L. Black’s brain tumor research at CedarsSinai or Dr. Stephen J. Forman’s leukemia research at City of Hope.

Where To Dine In Beverly Hills On Valentine’s Day The state’s map showing the fault (yellow) running through Beverly Hills.

The map shows that as it exits Beverly Hills, the fault appears to run under the northern-most portion of the Beverly Hills High School campus, before it makes its way through the Westfield Century City mall along Santa Monica Boulevard

and into West L.A. The fault is capable of producing a magnitude 7 earthquake.

City Spokesperson Therese Kosterman said in a statement that “the City will be contesting the findings” in the report. (see ‘EARTHQUAKE FAULT’ page 15)

WELCOME BACK HOME, CHOO CHOO! — Beverly Hills residents Branden and Rayni Williams were stunned this week when their beloved bear-faced Pomeranian Chucky, a.k.a Choo Choo went missing. Upon viewing their security camera, the Williams’ realized that after Choo Choo had gotten loose from the home through an open door, she wandered to the end of the driveway and was snatched up and taken by a brunette woman who was walking through the neighborhood. On camera, the woman picks up Choo Choo, pets her, looks around for a moment and then walks off with the puppy. The Williams family took to the media, offering a $10,000 reward. On Wednesday morning, the family announced that Choo Choo had been returned home. According to their post on social media, the Williams’ wrote: “She was dropped off today and, although she was very shaken up, she appears to be fine. The reward was not given; the person simply dropped off the dog and said she did not want any problems.”

Pictured: Branden reunited with Choo Choo on Wednesday.

Beverly Hills Unified Facing At Least One Lawsuit In Wake Of Sexual Harassment Allegations

By Laura Coleman On the very same day that the Courier received a voice mail from a woman calling herself Karen Alexander, who threatened litigation if we tied her husband’s name to an allegation of sexual harassment in an article, the Courier received a phone call from Beverly Hills-based attorney Alexander Larian asking the paper to connect him with the Beverly Hills High School custodian who shared her story of being harassed in last week’s Courier article entitled #MeToo In Beverly Hills: BHHS Custodian Speaks Up About Alleged Sexual Harassment.

Unbeknownst to Larian,

By John L. Seitz The Courier family was saddened to learn of last Friday’s passing at age 91 of Carol Gold, mother of Beverly Hills Vice Mayor Dr. Julian Gold.

The native New Yorker spent her entire life as a homemaker in and around that city until moving to California two decades ago with Herbert Gold, her husband of 71 years.

She was active in numerous charities and foundations including Fight for Sight and Brandeis University.

Besides her husband and son, she is survived by daughter Philippa Gold of New York City, daughter-in-law Michele, and granddaughter Rebecca.

Services were held this

the custodian, Brenda Lopez, had just publicly unmasked Alexander’s husband at Tuesday night’s Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education meeting as the man who had allegedly been harassing her for years.

Together with Beverly Hills attorney Jimmy Hanaie, last week Larian submitted a claim to BHUSD on behalf of a former Beverly Vista middle school student whose story of sexual harassment was detailed in last month’s Courier article, entitled #MeToo In Beverly Hills: Former Student Details Sexual Harassment While Attending BHUSD School. The claim noted that it would be

seeking “damages in an amount presently unknown.”

“It’s a very strong case,” Larian said, adding that he would be happy to provide the Courier with detailed information about the next claim he envisioned making to the district, this one involving the custodian who had allegedly been sexually harassed.

Before Tuesday’s meeting where Lopez shed her shroud of anonymity by coming forward as the first of 49 speakers to offer “public comment” to the board, Lopez previously told the Courier that she had been being harassed by her boss for years, including one late (see ‘#METOO’ page 31)

By Matt Lopez The Beverly Hilton: Threecourse prix fixe menu will be offered at $70/person. Call 310-887-6055.

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills: Jean-Georges Beverly Hills offers a special prix-fixe dinner menu, featuring golden ossetra caviar, fresh mozzerella ravioli and much more, for $175/person. Call 310-8606566.

The Peninsula Beverly Hills: The Belvedere will offer a four-course prix-fixe menu from 5-10:30 p.m., with one glass of Champagne, for $125 per person. The Living Room will feature a “Tea for Two” with a Valentine’s cap cake.

Three-course prix-fixe dinner menu will be $90/person. The Roof Garden will offer a threecourse prix-fixe menu from 510 p.m. Cabanas at the Roof Garden, with five-course prixfixe menu, are available for

$395/person. Call 310-5512888.

The Beverly Hills Hotel: The Polo Lounge will offer a four-course gourmet dinner prepared by Chef Kaleo Adams for $150/person. Among the main course options are Maryland Striped Bass and Acquerello Beet Risotto. Call 310-887-2777.

L'Ermitage Beverly Hills: Avec Nous offers a threecourse prix fixe romantic dinner with main course options including Aquarello Risotto and Lobster Tail Medallions.

For more information and reservations call 310-8608660.

Montage Beverly Hills: Georgie offers a five-course prix fixe dinner menu with main course options like Steamed Chilean Sea Bass or Aged Striploin. $129/person.

Call 310-860-7970. (see ‘VALENTINE’S DAY’ page 15)

AHOY MATEY! – Pirate is an 8-month old male greyhound mix who is looking for his forever home. He was found as a stray in Mexico. Pirate weighs about 13 pounds. For more information on how to adopt Pirate and other animals in need of a loving home, visit www.shelterhopepetshop.org.

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LAS MADRINAS DEBUTANTES – Las Madrinas, established in 1933 as the first affiliate group of Children's Hospital Los Angeles in its support of pediatric medicine, honored 28 families and their daughters for service to CHLA and the community by presenting the Las Madrinas Debutante Ball at The Beverly Hilton. Pictured (from left): back row – Katherine MacPherson, Elizabeth McKenzie, Darby Read, Jacqueline Baggott, Claire Chapus, Phoebe Brooks, Quincy Foster, and Paige Thompson; seated, just below – Lauren O’Brien, Penelope Brittingham, and Liliane Eichler; second row – Ava Adams, Gillian Yang, Kelly Morgan, Jennifer Rokus, Grace Ewell, Olivia Matthiessen, Carolyn Pasqualetto, Jessica Yang, and Christine Babcock; front row – Caroline Williams, Lauren Cord, Margarita Higgins, Sofia Bennett, Lucy Harvey, Rubina Garland, Mary Kruberg, and Katherine Harrison; not pictured–Bridget Kolsky.

Photo by Nick Boswell For complete story, see Page 20

Dalian Wanda Group Continues Overseas L.A. Planning Approves HCR Ordinance Sales Of Many Flagship Assets For Bird Streets, Laurel Canyon debt through the sale of half of the comBy Victoria Talbot Neighborhoods Wanda continues to dispose of its pany’s overseas assets. assets worldwide, this time properties on Australia’s Gold Coast.

In a filing at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Tuesday, Wanda Hotel Development said that they have entered an agreement with an unnamed third party to sell a subsidiary that “has rights and interests in certain property projects in Australia.”

Wanda has announced the disposal of its flagship Australian assets, including apartments at Circular Quay in Sydney, which are under construction, and the Gold Coast.

The value is estimated at $1 billion each.

Wang Jianlin, chairman of the Wanda Group, told the Chinese news that he planned to pay off its foreign

Among those assets is One Beverly Hills, the approved project site of a luxury hotel-condominium development at the former Robinson’s-May store, which remains a dirt lot long after the projected ground-breaking.

Wang stated that the company would not default on its debt obligations.

Chinese media reports that the company has $500 million in repayments due in March.

Last Wednesday, the company announced the sale of One Nine Elms in London to an unknown buyer, raising its stock value on the Hong Kong board by as much as 15 percent. A loan payoff associated with the property was part of the deal.

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Asks What Southern Californians Knew Of Nazi Threat

By Laura Coleman The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is set to probe what Southern Californians knew of the Nazi threat at its upcoming lecture at the American Jewish University.

“Americans and the Nazi Threat: What Did Southern Californians Know?” is part of the ninth annual Linda and Tony Rubin Lecture series program.

The lecture, scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m., will feature Museum Education Initiatives Manager JoAnna Wasserman in conversation with University of Southern California History Professor Steven J. Ross. Moderated by Los Angeles Times Editor Jon Healey, the discussion will highlight local media coverage during the Nazi era, taking the audience on an exploration of headlines, artifacts and other materials from that time period in Southern California.

A museum spokesperson explained that while media around the country provided frequent and vivid accounts of rising Nazi brutality in Europe, Americans tended to focus inward on domestic issues during the 1930s and 1940s.

Still, nearly four score back in history, L.A. locals certainly had some understanding of the elaborate orchestrations of war following Adolf Hilter’s annexa-

tion of Austria in 1938 and his subsequent conquests across Europe.

“Americans knew more about the rising Nazi threat in the 1930s and 40s than many people realize,” said Steven Klappholz, the Museum’s Western Regional Director. “In fact, part of our research for the forthcoming exhibition, ‘Americans and the Holocaust,’ identified how Nazism was covered in local newspapers. ... Already more than 75 articles from the Los Angeles Times and other local publications that talk about the rise of Nazism from that period have been identified.”

Ross, who authored Hitler In Los Angeles: How Jews Foiled Nazi Plots Against Hollywood and America, is expected to provide insight into surprising actions taken by nearby communities in response to the growing Nazi threat in Europe.

Wednesday evening’s free event is co-presented with University of Judaism, Sigi Ziering Institute and the Casden Institute at the University of Southern California.

Advance registration is required at ushmm.org/events/nazi-threat-losangeles. For more information, contact the Museum’s Western Regional office at (310) 556-3222 or email at western@ushmm.org.

By Victoria Talbot On Thursday, the L.A. City Planning Commission unanimously approved a Hillside Construction Regulation (HCR) Zone Change Ordinance that “places development restrictions on construction or hauling practices related to by-right projects in order to reduce the potential impacts from development activities in the hillside areas.”

The HCR would be triggered by an application for a building permit in the Project Area and imposes specific sup-

plemental development restrictions including identification of hauling vehicles, maximum quantity of allowable grading, and a site plan review process for projects relating to largescale single-family homes in the area.

The HCR is the result of work by a team of dedicated citizens activists, whose hard work has finally begun to have an impact on the runaway development that has devoured the hills above Sunset Boulevard in the years (see ‘HILLSIDE CONSTRUCTION’ page 22)

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Alison Sudol

Betty Gabriel

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year of his pre-Grammy party.

In Manhattan this time around at the Sheraton Hotel, so huge that observers wisecrack “you’ll get lost in the lobby.”

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Ear, so-called, is Clive Davis, the CEO of Sony Music Entertainment.

Truth to tell, The Ear’s

headliner discoveries are historic.

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Franklin, Whitney Houston, Barry Manilow, Jennifer Hudson, Janis Joplin, Rod Stewart, Air Supply, and The Ear’s list rolls on.

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his year’s whoop-deedo honors Jay-Z for “his music and philanthropy:”

dditionally, those nonmusic partyhoppers: Tommy Hilfiger, Daniel Craig with Rachel Weisz, Jessica and Jerry Seinfeld, Tina Fey, Martha Stewart, Gayle King, Katie Couric, Meg Ryan, Michael Strahan.

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hey’ll jam into Madison Square Garden the following night for the Grammys, and for what, as it’s always been, whether in Manhattan or Los Angeles, a celebration with boozing, weed and who knows what else.

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eanwhile our Big Rich humanitarian Angelina Jolie has dropped $24.5 million for the Cecil B. DeMille mansionette in Los Feliz.

Filmmaker D.W. Griffith was an early pioneer in the Los Feliz area, as were the other pioneering movie moguls.

nticipated ring-adingers at The Ear’s Night Before include Ludacris, Diplo, Dionne Warwick, Patti LuPone, The Grateful Dead, Mariah Carey, Mick Fleetwood, Nile Rodgers, Rita Ora, Alicia Keys, Lorde, Patti Smith. ruce Possibly.

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ime for a change, time to move on,” says our howlin’-hot Suzanne Somers.

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he and producer husband Alan Hamel have put up their iconic hideaway in the desert hills up for auction, without reserve, on Jan. 31.

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hey’ve owned the Les Baux de Palm Springs private estate of 73-plus acres for 41 years, having fallen in love with the private terrain at first sight.

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es Baux was designed and built by Saturday Evening Post heir Wright Ludington, who considered retiring there.

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uzanne and Alan bought it from Louis and Kay Benoist,

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who created the pioneering and popular Almaden Vineyards in the Napa Valley.

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hen we dined with the Benoists at Les Baux, we and the others found it the idyllic setting far away from the din and fray of the resort community.

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mong the diners at the Benoists included Broadway star Mary Martin with son Larry Hagman, the first Oscarwinning actress Janet Gaynor with producer husband Paul Gregory, Ginger Rogers, the inimitable tastemaker Eliza Gallois, the social doynne from San Francisco who relocated to the desert empire.

Her inviting residence in the heart of Palm Springs was known for its art collection, impressive library of first editions, designer furniture, and was photographed in Vogue and other magazines. Eliza complained that young ladies today who risk high credit for fancy duds and “don’t know how to ‘walk’ a dress.” She blamed the jeans explosion.

Online at www.bhcourier.com/category/george-christy

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Proposed Institute Raises Ire Among Westside Residents

By Victoria Talbot A massive new project that is designed to leave a small environmental footprint, but cuts across an established public open space easement in the former landfill area adjacent to the Getty Center was the subject of a nearly standing-room only presentation at the Skirball Center Sunday, organized by ProtectOurWildlands.org.

The proposal is the Scholars Campus at the Berggruen Institute, which is described as, “a peaceful environment where distinguished scholars and thought leaders develop and encourage new ideas for a changing world, and to propose practical solutions that can transform society-and humanity-for the better.”

It is the brainchild of Nicholas Berggruen, once known as the “homeless billionaire” because he lived in five-star hotels. Berggruen, the investor and art collector with German and American citizenship, grew up in France and has settled in Los Angeles. His investment company, Berggruen Holdings, is registered in the British Virgin Islands.

His charitable trust is in Bermuda.

Los Angeles Magazine referred to the proposed devel-

opment as a “21st century Monastery.”

With 450 acres cresting the mountain, Berggruen’s design

by Herzog & de Meuron incorporates some very 21st century sustainability, including a reduced carbon footprint, passive cooling measures, harvesting energy from methane produced by the landfill, rainwater collection and conservation, and a “dark sky” strategy for reduced light impacts.

The institute claims that the project will minimize grading and promote reforestation, and “restore hiking trials in the most sensitive manner,” according to their website.

At the Skirball meeting, however, a panel of local residents including members of the Canyonback Alliance, Upper Mandeville Canyon Property Owners Association and the Brentwood Residents Coalition, opposed the project.

The project area encompasses open space in the former Mission Canyon landfill from Upper Mandeville Canyon to Mountaingate including two ridges above Mandeville Canyon running north to Mountaingate and south to Mt. St. Mary’s University.

Within the area are the

Canyonback Trail and Mount St. Mary’s Fire Road, where hikers and nature lovers can find chaparral and riparian habitats and enjoy panoramic vistas to the ocean.

Berggruen’s proposal runs through land that cannot be developed, according to agreements between the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA), a state agency, and the former owners of the Berggruen land, Castle & Cooke. The property belongs to the state of California and is held in trust to preserve the wildlife and lands for future generations, said the group.

Several species of local wildlife inhabit the area, including bobcats, deer, coyotes, horned owls, quail, mountain lions, and a rich wilderness of native plants. The fragile ecosystem is endangered by overdevelopment, according to their website, which presents significant risk to the wildlife community from fire, traffic, noise and light pollution.

The project proposal, which is only in the preliminary stages of outreach, and nowhere near approvals, is for a scholarly village with resident scholars’ homes imbedded in the terrain to reduce light

A rendering of the Berggruen Institute campus.

impacts and eliminate the need for air conditioning; a main pavilion dominated by a water capture and reclamation unit, incorporating a scholar’s village with dining halls and meeting rooms on one ridge. The other ridge will incorporate the chairman’s residence and several visiting scholars guest homes.

Along the ridgetop, a pathway would intersect what is now a wildlife corridor. The total residency would include hundreds of people, say opponents, adding hundreds of trips daily to an area that is only slated for fire road foot traffic.

The alternative approved project is a 28-home development that Berggruen opponents support, as it is recessed from the open space area and not on

public land.

At issue is that agreement, which a Berggruen spokesperson said they believe leaves an opening to accommodate the ambitious project proposal.

Ensuring wildlife protection, public access and fire safety issues dominated the presentation.

Of particular concern to residents in Upper Mandeville Canyon is the narrow winding road that is the only method of ingress and egress for the 4,000 residents. Residents actually train annually for the possibility of evacuation, and panelists warned of the potential for methane gas igniting as a result of increased human interactions. (see ‘BERGGRUEN’ page 19)

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T The Shape Of Water Grabs 13

SURVIVORS TELL THEIR STORIES— After Auschwitz, director Jon Kean (second from left) with three of the film’s participants (from left): Erika Jacoby, Eva Beckmann and Renee Firestone. The film follows six women, capturing what it means to move from tragedy and trauma toward life. The women all moved to Los Angeles, married, raised children and became “Americans,” but they never truly found a place to call home. Photo by Gary Leonard

Nominations For 90th Oscars The sci-fi fantasy romance The Shape Of Water scored a leading 13 nominations Tuesday for the 90th Academy Awards, including a best-picture nod that sets up an Oscar-night showdown with fellow awards-season darling Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Both films were nominated for best picture, along with Call Me By Your Name, Darkest Hour, Dunkirk, Get Out, Lady Bird, Phantom Thread and The Post.

The Shape of Water won the coveted Producers Guild of America Award for film Saturday night, an honor that often leads to Oscar gold. The film also won the top prize at the Critics’ Choice Awards.

The crime drama Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, however, won the Golden Globe for best drama film and the Screen Actors Guild and Critics’ Choice awards for best ensemble cast.

Frances McDormand, who has swept most pre-Oscar awards for her performance as the mother of a murdered daughter in Three Billboards, was nominated for best actress.

She will compete with Sally Hawkins of The Shape Of Water, Margot Robbie for I, Tonya, Saoirse Ronan for Lady

Bird and Meryl Streep for The Post.

Gary Oldman, whose portrayal of wartime British Prime Minister Winston Churchill has also earned him a raft of awards, received an Oscar nod for best actor. Also nominated were Timothee Chalamet for Call Me

By Your Name, Daniel DayLewis for Phantom Thread, Daniel Kaluuya for Get Out and Denzel Washington for Roman J. Israel, Esq. Allison Janney, who portrays figure skater Tonya Harding’s abusive mother, will be challenged for supporting-actress honors by Mary J. Blige for Mudbound, Lesley Manville for Phantom Thread, Laurie Metcalf for Lady Bird and Octavia Spencer for The Shape Of Water.

Sam Rockwell, who has been hailed for his work as a sheriff’s deputy in Three Billboards, leads a supporting-actor category that also features Willem Dafoe of The Florida Project, Woody Harrelson of Three Billboards, Richard Jenkins for The Shape Of Water and Christopher Plummer for All The Money In The World.

The Oscars will be handed out March 4 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Jimmy Kimmel will return as host.—CNS

Los Angeles Museum Of The Holocaust To Screen After Auschwitz, Chronicling Lives Of Six Women After Liberation From Concentration Camps The Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust will present a screening of After Auschwitz, a documentary about the lives of six women following their liberation from the concentration camps, from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28 at the museum, 100 The Grove Dr., in Pan Pacific Park.

A Q&A with director Jon Kean will follow the screening.

After Auschwitz is the story of camp survivors Eva

Beckmann, Rena Drexler, Renee Firestone, Erika Jacoby, Lili Majzner and Linda Sherman who were liberated, moved to Los Angeles, and raised families, but struggled with finding a place to truly call home.

The film chronicles their journey to adapt to life in a new country and navigate the changing face of late 20th century America.

Kean also directed the acclaimed documentary Swimming In Auschwitz as well as the feature Kill The Man starring Luke Wilson and Joshua Molina.

Admission to both the film and museum is free. For more information and to RSVP, visit https://lamoth.ticketleap.com/ afterauschwitz/ or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ev ents/163020290995175/.

KCET To Premiere Three Seasons Of Grand Hotel, Dubbed Spanish Downton Abbey KCETLink Media Group will present the U.S. broadcast premiere of Grand Hotel beginning at 10 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 28 on KCET. Produced by Bambu Producciones, Spain’s Antena 3 and distributed by Beta Film, all three seasons of the Spanish series (39 episodes in total) will be aired with English subtitles. Encore screenings will follow initial airings. Link TV (channel 9410) and DirecTV (channel 375), will premiere the series at 9 p.m., Monday, Jan. 29.

Dubbed the Spanish Downton Abbey by critics, the period series takes place in 1905 in a world of wealth, grandeur and secrets. When the head chambermaid goes missing from the Grand Hotel, her brother arrives to learn the truth about her mysterious disappearance.

The all-star cast of notable Spanish actors includes Yon González, Amaia Salamanca and Adriana Ozores.

Actress, director and producer Eva

Julio Olmedo (Yon González) and Alicia Alarcón (Amaia Salamanca) in Grand Hotel.

Longoria is developing an American version of the series for ABC and ABC Studios with Desperate Housewives writer Brian Tanen.

Each episode will stream for one week following its broadcast on https://www.kcet.org/grandhotel and https://www.linktv.org/grandhotel.

House Is Black Explores Work Of Iranian Poet/Feminist Forough Farrokhzad Multidisciplinary Iranian-American vocalist and artist Sussan Deyhim will perform The House Is Black Media Project, a years-in-the-making work that encompasses facets of her career—opera, cinema, poetry, theater, video and performance art—to examine the world of Iranian modernist Forough Farrokhzad’s poetry and film, at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 1-3 in the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts’ Bram Goldsmith Theater.

House turns the works of Farrokhzad, which comprise its libretto, into a series of non-linear poetic

tableaux, with Deyhim interpreting various characters from her poems as she takes audiences “on an evocative journey to Iran of the 1950’s and back into the present.”

The show has an original score by Deyhim and Golden Globe-winning composer Richard Horowitz with Persian, Western contemporary and classical influences.

Tickets range from $25-$55 and are available at TheWallis.org/House and the box office, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd.

For information, call 310-746-4000.

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SCHOOL CLOSURE (continued from page 1)

“The school district [should] design and implement a middle grades action plan with the goal of offering all students equitable access to a comprehensive program of academic courses, enrichment opportunities, and social-emotional supports,” the FFST PowerPoint presentation stated.

Bregy, who participated in the majority of FFST meetings over the past four months, separately addressed the board with his “cabinet’s” own recommendation after the FFST had offered its recommendation that the board take active steps to thoughtfully create a dedicated middle school.

“Both teams have worked separately but arrived at very similar conclusions,” he noted, before sharing his proposal to change the current district format by utilizing three K-8 building sites for the 2018/19 school year. Bregy’s plan did not include a realistic push to create a dedicated middle school, although he expressed support for the creation of one. “[The plan to move to three K8 schools] reflects the greatest opportunity for providing immediate improvement. This is the logical first step.”

Bregy said that it was important to “but the brakes on” in this process of reconfiguration and immediately begin to streamline some programs and repurpose the money back into the new model of three K8 schools and then began a transition process to create a dedicated middle school.

According to a 2017 report referenced by Bregy, which was commissioned specifically for BHUSD before he took over as superintendent last February, the cost savings of transitioning to a four-school district with three K-8 schools and one high school is over $4.1 million.

However, while both Bregy and the FFST were outspokenly in favor of creating a dedicated middle school in the near future, it doesn’t mean that the board will vote to move ahead with a new model.

While the educational benefits to create a dedicated middle school are clear, namely, increased education and

programming opportunities for students, the intangible social trade-offs, as well as what is in the best interest of the community, are much less precise.

In a grand show of unity over the course of more than three hours of public comment on Tuesday, even before the FFST made its presentation, the community let the Board of Education know that residents are passionate about the future of the City’s public schools.

“We’re all on the same team,” was an oft-repeated phrase that multiple speakers declared when addressing the board.

On Tuesday student board member Jonathan Artal reminded his colleagues on the dais that the district’s most important stakeholders, namely the students, had their own beliefs as to what would be best for the future of their education as well as the students who will succeed them.

After one speaker briefly took the superintendent to task for failing to involve BHUSD students in the district’s investigations into how best to reconfigure the school district after Bregy formed the FFST four months ago, Artal said that together with the other ASB student government members, the group had spent the past three months conducting its own analysis over the course of numerous discussion sessions and time spent looking at data and enrollment numbers.

Further, Artal said that an ASB poll found that 76 percent of students would have preferred having a dedicated middle school as the model when they went through sixth, seventh and eighth grades.

“If we were to shift longterm to a model with three K-8s and forego a middle school, it would make this entire reconfiguration process [about] money,” Artal cautioned.

“Shifting to a middle school, sure it saves us money, but it also changes the fundamental nature of our academics, of our social scene, of our extracurricular opportunities and those are the things we need to build in this district.”

Former BHUSD PTA Council President Franny Rennie, a current FFST member and advisor to the district’s

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Career Technical Education program, emphasized the importance of creating pathways for students earlier in their academic careers, starting in the sixth grade.

According to that same 2017 study cited by Bregy, the district could save just over $3 million by transitioning from its current configuration to three K-5 schools, one 6-8 school and one 9-12 school.

While FFST members remain optimistic that their prodigious input will prove valuable to the school, no one can say for certain when, if ever, the district will actually begin the process of creating a dedicated middle school.

FFST member Tristen Walker, whose rich legacy as both a former BHUSD student

and parent to current students makes her personally invested, advocated that the board sanction a “cross-functional shortterm TK-8 transition team with a designated leader” as it moves further in this process to ensure that the schools’ have parity.

“We kept our focus on the best ways to sustainably enhance and improve the experiences we are offering in our district today so that the students that we are responsible for today and in the foreseeable future are prepared to succeed in this complex and changing world,” she told the board, underscoring that a dedicated middle school represents the best option for student success.

After whittling down some

two dozen possibilities to reconfigure the district over the past several months, Tuesday’s presentation represented the culmination of the team’s effort to provide thoughtful options on how to best reconfigure the district’s K-8 schools while ensuring that the educational success of students remains primary.

“The recommendations should be followed and respected. Please don’t say no,” Nadine Neiman implored the board during public comment.

Neiman was once heavily involved with the school district when her three children attended BHUSD, previously serving as PTA president at Beverly Vista and head of both the PTA Council and BHEF.

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Thalians To Honor James Conlon, Pat Boone At ‘Brunch Spectacular,’ Feb. 18

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Martyn Stanbridge and Martin Rayner in Freud’s Last Session.

Photo by Enci Box

The intellectual debate between Dr. Sigmund Freud and author C.S. Lewis is the subject of Freud’s Last Session, running through Sunday, March 4 at The Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. Mark St. Germain’s offBroadway hit features Robert Mandel, who created the role at the Barrington Stage Company as the father of psychoanalysis and Martyn Standbridge, as the Oxford don in a debate about God’s existence.

Performances, directed by Emmy-winner Robert Mandel are 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m., Sundays.

Tickets range from $30-$35 and are available by calling 310477-2055, ext. 2 or online at www.OdysseyTheatre.com.

• • • • • The Mullin Automotive Museum has expanded its acclaimed Citroën exhibit with the addition of three vehicles from the French automaker: a 1931 C4G, a 1975 CX2200 Berline, and a 1971 SM Bonneville Racecar. The cars represent the newest component

Entertainer Pat Boone and L.A. Opera Music Director James Conlon will be honored at the Thalians “Presidents Day Brunch Spectacular,” at 11 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 18 on the fifth floor of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave. The Thalians President’s Club event will feature celebrities, prizes, auctions, food by Patina and entertainment by Gary Greene and his Big Band of Barristers, and vocalist Pamela Clay.

According to chair/organizer Stephanie J. Hibbler, the event will also pay tribute to Thalians Founding Member Debbie Reynolds.

Mary Bulgarelli will receive the Angel Award while both Conlon, Richard Seaver music director, and Boone will receive the President’s Club Award.

Proceeds from the event will support mental-health programs The Thalians support, including Operation Mend at UCLA. Founded by Ron Katz, and with Dr. Thomas Strouse as medical director, Operation Mend provides service to returning wounded war veterans.

Tickets are $250 per person and RSVP’s will be accepted through Thursday, Feb. 8. For more information, call 310-4412390.

A 1931 Citroen CrG

of the museum’s “Citroën: The Man, The Marque, The Mystique” exhibit, running through this spring at the museum, 1421 Emerson Ave., Oxnard.

Featuring 46 Citroëns, the exhibit represents the most comprehensive look at the history of

the French automaker ever attempted in North America.

Focusing on the technologic excellence of the marque as well as the mastermind behind it, Andre Citroën, the exhibit includes vehicles such as the 2CV, the Traction Avant Cabriolet, the HY Van, the 2007 C6, and the 2009 C3 Pluriel.

The museum is open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.

Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.MullinAutomotiveMuseum.com.

• • • • • The Markaz will present “The Pursuit of Harmony” with Michal Hunter Och and Alaa Alshaham from 8-10:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 27 at The Pico Union Project, 1153 Valencia St., L.A. Using photography and video, Jewish-American songwriter Och and award-winning Palestinian peace activist Alshaham will tell the story of their improbable friendship.

Tickets are $18. For more information, visit http://www.picounionproject.org.

• • • • • Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen will discuss his new short-story collection The Refugees as part of the “Some Favorite Writers” series at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan.

30 at The Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. The book, Nguyen says, “gives voice to those who lead lives between two worlds: one’s adopted homeland and one’s country of birth.” Nguyen is a MacArthur Fellow and the Aerol Arnold professor of English at USC. The reading will be followed by discussion with the author and UCLA professor Mona Simpson, series organizer.

Free tickets are required. For information, visit https://hamm e r. u c l a . e d u / p r o g r a m s events/2018/01/some-favoritewriters-viet-thanh-nguyen/.

• • • • • Making his Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra solo debut, 93-year-old pianist Menahem Pressler will perform Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major in an 8 p.m. concert, Wednesday, Jan. 31 at UCLA’s Menahem Royce Hall, 340 Pressler Royce Dr. The program will also feature guest conductor Thomas Dausgaard’s orchestrations of selections from Brahms’ Hungar- Thomas ian Dances and Dausgaard Liebeslieder Waltzes and conclude with Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 in C Major, “Jupiter.”

Tickets are $27 and available by calling 213-62207001 or online at laco.org.

• • • • • As part of its film series “An Invitation to Dance,” The Norton Simon Museum will screen Top Hat (1935) at 5:30 p.m., Friday. Feb. 2.

In the film classic directed

by Mark Sandrich, an American dancer, Fred Astaire, comes to Britain and falls for a model, Ginger Rogers.

The screening is free with admission to the museum, 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena For more information, visit www.nortonsimon.org or call 626-449-6840.

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HOW DO Y O U

F E E L ?

Oncologist Dr. Mark Israel To Head

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H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S

Israel Cancer Research Fund

Cedar-Sinai Study Provides New Guidelines For Assessing Severity Of Head And Neck Cancers

million annually.

Dr. Mark A. Israel, For the last 12 a pediatric oncologist, years, Israel has translational scientist been a volunteer and a nationally recogmember of the nized leader in cancer ICRF’s Scientific research, has been Review Panel and appointed national the chair of the executive director of panel that evaluates the Israel Cancer Retranslational cancer search Fund (ICRF), research proposals. the largest nonprofit “Cancer reorganization dedicatsearch has never ed solely to funding been more exciting cancer research in Dr. Mark A. Israel or promising —and Israel.

Dr. Israel joins ICRF from that is particularly true in Israel,” the Geisel School of Medicine at Dr. Israel said on accepting this Dartmouth College, where he is position. “Israeli science knows a professor in the Department of no bounds. ICRF provides a sinPediatrics, Medicine and Molec- gular opportunity to help build more recognition and support ular and Systems Biology.

From 2001-2016, Dr. Israel for the world-class cancer served as the director of Dart- research of Israeli scientists, and mouth’s National Cancer to arm and empower its finest Institute-designated Compre- practitioners with the resources hensive Cancer Center, the necessary to change the world.”

Before joining Dartmouth, Norris Cotton Cancer Center, where he was responsible for Dr. Israel was professor in the delivering comprehensive clini- departments of Neurological cal care to more than 30,000 Surgery and Pediatrics at the University of California-San patients annually.

Dr. Israel organized Dart- Francisco (UCSF) where he also mouth’s cancer research efforts directed the Preuss Laboratory with an annual budget in excess of Molecular Neuro-Oncology of $50 million and oversaw the At UCSF, he held the Kathleen cancer center’s development M. Plant Distinguished Profesefforts, raising as much as $10 sorship.

Cedars-Sinai investigators have developed a new, more accurate set of guidelines for assessing the severity of head and neck cancers and predicting patient survival.

The new guidelines, outlined in a study recently published in the Journal Of Clinical Oncology, center around counting the number of malignant lymph nodes found in each patient.

“The greater the number of malignant lymph nodes, the less favorable the patients’ chances of survival,” said Allen S. Ho, MD. Ho is director of the Head and Neck Program at CedarsSinai’s Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute and lead author of the study. “This new approach could dramatically simplify staging systems.”

For decades, doctors have determined the stage and predicted the progression of head and neck cancers based primarily on nodal size, location and how far the cancer has spread beyond the lymph nodes, but they have given less importance to the number of cancerous nodes.

As a result, staging and treatment recommendations, based on current national guide-

Dr. Allen S. Ho, director of the Head and Neck Program at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute at Cedars-Sinai.

lines, “are the same whether a patient has two or 20 positive lymph nodes” said Zachary S. Zumsteg, MD, assistant professor of Radiation Oncology at Cedars-Sinai and the study’s senior author.

With the new system, based on the number of cancerous lymph nodes, patients are separated into similarly sized groups with distinct outcomes, Zumsteg said. “Our study demonstrated a better way to assess cancer severity, which will improve our ability to predict outcomes and give patients more personalized treatment.”

The Cedars-Sinai study involved reviewing data of

14,554 U.S. patients identified in the National Cancer Database who were treated for squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity (mouth, gum and tongue) between 2004 and 2013.

The data showed that an increased risk of death was associated with each additional cancerous lymph node found. The investigators concluded that the number of cancerous lymph nodes is a predominant, independent factor associated with death in those patients. The study also identified an ultrahigh-risk group of patients with five or more cancerous lymph nodes.

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EARTHQUAKE FAULT (continued from page 4)

“The City of Beverly Hills is taking the California Geological Survey report very seriously. We are very committed to safety and resilience in response to earthquakes and other disasters,” Kosterman told the Courier. “We currently require all new commercial and multi-family projects to conduct a fault line study to determine if an earthquake

VALENTINE’S DAY (Continued from page 4)

The Beverly Wilshire: CUT by Wolfgang Puck offers a varied Valentine’s Day three-course menu with several options for sides and amuse bouche at $175/person. Call 310-2755200. The Blvd offers a four-course menu with main course options like black bass and Wagyu beef strip loin for $135/person. Call 310-276-8500.

Sofitel LA at Beverly Hills: Esterel will offer its romantic Mediterranean fare with “aphrodisiac-inspired recipes” at $150 per couple. Call 310-458-3979.

Il Cielo: Three-course romantic Italian dinner under the lights includes main course options such as pan roasted Chilean sea bass or grilled prime beef filet mignon. $340/couple. Call 310276-9990.

Culina: Romantic four-course dinner for two includes pasta options such as ravioli alla Zuca or Trofie al Balsilico.

Open from 6-10 p.m. $129/person. Call 310-860-4000.

The Grill on the Alley: Three-course prix fixe menu includes main course options such as Filet Oscar and

fault exists on the property. If anyone has questions about the study or anything in regard to seismic safety, they are encouraged to call the City’s Community Development Department at 310-285-1119.”

The City asks residents to visit http://www.beverlyhills.org/emergencypreparedness for information on what to do to prepare for an emergency or natural disaster.

Parmesan crusted Chilean sea bass. $70 per person, call 310-276-0615.

Nerano: Lunch and dinner specials include Filetto di Manzo with Harrison Farm beef tenderloin and sweet potato purée. $50/person. Call 310-405-0155.

The Ivy: Will be open from 8 a.m. with last reservation at 9:45, serving full menu and daily specials. Call 310-2748303.

Il Fornaio: Special dishes inspired

by Italian region of Umbria, the home of Saint Valentine, will be offered. Fondete al Tre Cuori, a heart-shaped flourless chocolate cake, will be offered for dessert. Call 310-550-8330.

La Dolce Vita: Four-course prix fixe menu at $85/person includes glass of Champagne. Call 310-278-1845.

Spice Affair: Four-course prix fixe menu from this acclaimed Indian restaurant for $75/person includes wine pairings available for $35/person. Call 310400-6800.

Hotel Bel-Air: Wolfgang Puck starts the evening off with Champagne and caviar, followed by a three-course dinner menu featuring French black truffles for $195/person. Call 310-909-1644.

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TO SEE AND BE SEEN

BEVERLY HILLS’ MAUDE–Like a fine wine that gets better with age, Chef Curtis Stone’s acclaimed restaurant Maude on South Beverly Drive debuted its newest iteration this week with tasting menus that celebrate the iconic wine regions of the world. With its first stop Rioja, Spain, Maude plans to showcase four unique tasting menus over the course of this year, all inspired by the food and wine of the chosen region. Since opening Maude in 2014, Stone (pictured) has gained acclaim for Maude’s innovative monthly tasting menus centered on a single ingredient.

For each forthcoming wine-inspired menu, the team will travel to the region of focus to become immersed in the terroir, food, and culture of the place. Upon the team’s return to Los Angeles, they will craft a multi-course degustation inspired by their travel in the distinctive style of Maude in an effort to provide the ultimate dining experience for guests who make reservations as intimate 24-seat dining room in Beverly Hills name for Stone’s grandmother Maude. For the current menu, Executive Chef Justin Hilbert was given free rein to create a menu structure and dishes that are either literal to the wine region and experiences, or simply inspired by the wines, flavors, and ingredients. Said Stone: “The history of the region is profound for me, because there is a real emphasis on family and tradition - the old and the new, which is also something that I connect with.” Reservations can now be made up to three months in advance. For information, visit: mauderestaurant.com.

Photo by James Sturke

PORSCHE AT THE PETERSEN–A whole lot of sexy horse power is about to be unleashed at the Petersen Automotive Museum next week with the Feb. 3rd opening of the museum’s newest exhibit, “The Porsche Effect.” Touted as the most comprehensive Porsche display outside of Stuttgart, the exhibit will feature 50 of the brand’s most iconic cars of all time in the Mullin Grand Salon. In addition to showing off the German brand’s most historically significant street and racecars along with artifacts and historical documents, the exhibit will include an all-new Porsche Vault Tour showcasing some of the marque’s rarest vehicles. “Over a year in the making, ‘The Porsche Effect’ will capture the innovative and iconic spirit of Porsche, showcasing the marque’s many contributions to automotive engineering and the motorsports world,” said Peter Mullin, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Petersen. Organized in partnership with Porsche Cars North America, vehicles on display include the legendary Porsche 935 K3 Le Mans winner belonging to Petersen vicechairman Bruce Meyer and the 928 H50 study, a rare four-door prototype of the 928 on exclusive loan from The Porsche Museum. Prior to the public opening, a limited number of guests can purchase tickets to the preview reception, which will feature live music, gourmet food, and a curated panel discussion with iconic Porsche drivers including Hurley Haywood, Patrick Dempsey and Tommy Kendall. The exhibit will run through Jan. 27, 2019. For more information, visit: www.petersentickets.org. Pictured above, clockwise: 550 Spyder, 1951 Sauter 356 Roadster, and 1987 McLaren TAG Porsche.

CELEBRATING JAMES BALDWIN–Together with L.A.’s oldest literary arts organization, Beyond Baroque, on Sunday, Feb. 11, the Skirball Cultural Center will present an afternoon of readings and discussion focused on the life, contributions, and legacy of writer-activist James Baldwin (pictured).

Acclaimed actor, producer and political activist Alfre Woodard hosts the program, which beings at 2 p.m. and includes remarks by L.A. poet laureate Robin Coste Lewis and performances of Baldwin’s work by actor Jussie Smollet (Empire). Later next month, on Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m., in collaboration with The Gateway Educational Foundation, the Skirball will present “Passing the Torch—From Selma to Today.” As part of that lecture, three pivotal figures of the 1960s civil rights movement–former UN Ambassador Andrew Young, Dr. Bernard Lafayette Jr. and Dr. Clarence B. Jones—will speak with moderator Stosh Cotler, executive director of Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice, as they reflect on how the Selma to Montgomery march and other key actions led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. For tickets and more information, visit: www.skirball.org.

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S P O RT S Beverly Hills High School Sports Roundup Culver City High's first-year coach Reggie Morris is already making waves in the Ocean League and Beverly Hills High found that out first hand Wednesday. Morris, who has had stints at Leuzinger and Redondo High, is in his first season with the Centuars, who beat Beverly Hills 71-69 on Wednesday night behind Tevian Jones' 34 points.

The win knocked BHHS (156, 4-1) back to second place in the Ocean League, giving Culver City sole possession of first place in league.

That loss snapped the Normans' four-game winning streak. The Normans will host Hawthorne Friday night at 7:30 at the Swim Gym. Girls basketball

The BHHS girls team is experiencing a similar stumbling block to the boys team, coming off a narrow 48-46 loss at Culver City on Jan. 24. That loss snapped a four-game winning streak for BHHS, who are 14-5 overall and 4-1 in the Ocean League, in second place behind Culver City.

BHHS beat Lawndale 63-40 on Jan. 19.

The XFL Is Back: Vince McMahon Announces 2020 Return Of Controversial NFL Competitor World wrestling tycoon Vince McMahon announced plans to relaunch a new American football league on Thursday, revealing that players would be forced to stand for the national anthem and barred from promoting social issues through the sport.

McMahon, the 72-year-old billionaire owner of WWE, said the eight-team XFL – a reboot of the competition which lasted for one season in 2001 – would kick off in 2020.

News of the launch comes as the National Football League prepares to bring the curtain down on the most tumultuous season in its history following a

protracted furore involving President Donald Trump.

Trump triggered uproar last September after taking verbal jabs at players who kneeled during the anthem in protest at social injustice.

McMahon said Thursday his rebooted XFL – billed as delivering “all the things you like to see, and less of the things you don’t” – would be a politics-free zone.

"As far as our league is concerned it will have nothing to do with politics, and nothing to do with social issues either. We're there to play football. We want really good football, and that's what the fans want too.

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Beverly Hills 5K Run/Walk Fitness Blast Is Sunday

By Matt Lopez On your mark, get set..

GO! Bring your running shoes to City Hall this Sunday for Beverly Hills’ inaugural Beverly Hills 5K Run/Walk & Fitness Blast.

The event – sponsored by celebrity trainer Dion Jackson, and Olympic Gold Medalist Bob Seagren’s racing team – starts at 7 a.m. in front of City Hall.

Jackson, a top trainer for more 30 years, has trained Hollywood luminaries such as Jim Carrey, Jennifer Lopez, Al Pacino, Dustin Hoffman, Aaliyah, Pam Anderson, Richard Pryor and many more.

Run/Walk 5K The Fitness Blast will take runners through the Golden Triangle, including Canon, Beverly and of course, the world-famous Rodeo Drive.

The Fitness Blast portion of the day, which is sponsored by Equinox, will begin immediately after the 5K. Top fitness instructors will lead short classes in

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yoga, dance, pilates, kickboxing and self-defense.

For families, there will be a Kid’s Run and Kid’s Zone, sponsored by the L.A. Galaxy Star Squad.

Hills Beverly The Foundation Education (BHEF), which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, is a non-profit beneficiary of the event.

Sponsors of the event include the Beverly Hills Courier, Hilton & Hyland, FTA Events, First Republic Bank, The Beverly Hills Firefighters Association, The Beverly Hills Police Officers Equinox, Association, Nespresso, Cedars-Sinai, Drive Rodeo the Committee, Mayor Lili Bosse, Jon Bosse and Family, Annette and Marc Saleh, Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills, the Beverly Hills Historical Society, the L.A. Galaxy and All Seasons Fitness.

For more information and to register, visit https://beverlyhills5krunwalkandfitnessblast.com/.

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Summer Programs—Luxury Or Necesity? Tips On Making Summer Count

By Jill Levin ith three months of summer vacation ahead, do you envision your child lying on the couch in front of the TV all summer long? Do you have thoughts of your teen plugged into social media for three straight months? Or worse? This is a recurring issue for all parents of school-aged children.

Perhaps we should rethink summer. Instead of viewing it as endless hours for which parents must plan and coordinate activities, view it as part of your child’s education plan. Summer programs offer your child an opportunity for learning new skills, preparing for independence and developing passions that may lead to future careers or life-long hobbies.

Help is readily available to families picking a sleep-away camp or other program that matches their child’s interests and needs. A handful of companies exist that provide free consulting and advisory services to any family that knows to call them.

The service is without charge, and families incur no obligation of any kind when they request guidance or information. These advisors are often an unknown parental resource spread by word-of-mouth among families already “in the know.”

Summer program advisory services like the one I work for (Tips on Trips and Camps) have years of experience addressing families’ questions and concerns. Advisors ask families

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the questions necessary to make sure the “fit” is right between the program and the child and provide families with lists of programs to consider that match and questions to ask directors.

Tips on Trips and Camps offers the following suggestions to make summer sleep-away camps and teen programs part of your child’s education plan: • If your child is an athlete, then consider a sports specialty program to build those skills, a traveling sports trip or a program in sports management or broadcasting.

• If your child loves the outdoors and has outgrown camp, then consider an outdoor adventure program that offers rock-climbing, whitewater rafting and hiking.

• If your child loves the water,

then consider a sailing expedition, a marine biology program, or working with dolphins or sea turtles.

• If your child is inquisitive about other regions of the world, then consider a language immersion or cultural exploration program.

• If your child has an interest in the performing arts, then consider a focused program in acting, set design, dance, music or filmmaking.

• If your child wants to make a difference during their summer, consider a wide range of community service or leadership programs here or abroad.

Summer camp and teen programs are wonderful opportunities for your child to have new experiences not found in a classroom. No matter what your budget or your interest, there is a summer camp or program to meet your family’s financial and educational

needs. Make summer count.

An overnight Camp and Teen Program’s Fair is held once a year so that parents and their children can learn about many overnight options and meet their directors. This year’s fair is from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 4 at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. Jill, your local Tips on Trips and Camps advisor, will be there to help guide parents to programs that may be a good fit for their child.

For more information, visit: TipsonTripsandCamps.com/LA. If you can’t attend, give Jill a call at 310-202-8448. She will be happy to help you over the phone or through email. Jill emphasizes that her services are provided without charge.

Parents have nothing to lose and a lot to gain.

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BERGGRUEN INSTITUTE (continued from page 8)

Methane gas is a by-product of landfill technology, produced from the layers of decaying landfill and released by flaring the gas to reduce underground pressure. The project sits atop two of the eight methane fields. The area was a landfill during the middle of the 20th century.

Repeated questions as to why the project can’t be contained outside the public domain went unanswered, but the Chairman’s residence, high atop the domain, may be answer enough.

Berggruen’s vision for the institute includes an amorphous mission statement: “to develop foundational ideas and, through them, shape political, economic and social institutions for the 21st Century… As an outwardly expansive and purposeful network, we bring together some of the best minds and most authoritative voices from across cultural and political boundaries to explore these fundamental questions of our time.” The Institute has published one book, Governance For The 21st Century: A Middle Way Between West And East, in 2007. Among its many initiatives, the Institute has the Think Long Committee for California, allegedly to repair the “broken system of governance while evaluating policies and institutions vital for the state’s long-term future.”

Berggruen, 56, is said to be worth about $2 billion, born in Paris the son of a German-Jewish art collector, Heinz Berggruen, and actress Bettina Moissi, a Catholic of German, Italian and Albanian heritage. He went to boarding school in Gstaad, Switzerland until, according to the LA Magazine article, he was kicked out. He returned to Paris and passed the French high school exams at 16 and graduated from New York University at 19.

Berggruen made his fortune trading stocks, growing hedge funds and playing Monopoly with hotel chains. He also amassed a large art collection, which he housed in homes in New York and Florida.

Ten years ago, he divested of his real estate and moved in to his private jet, flying around from city to city, and earning the “homeless billionaire” moniker.

With the birth of his two toddlers, from two surrogates and a single egg donor two years ago, he settled down, in a way. He owns two condominium units, one to house the children and their nannies, and he reportedly purchased the $41 million mansion in Holmby Hills that belonged to Louis B. Mayer’s daughter.

His seeming impetuousness and mercurial lifestyle reflects the inner arena of an intense thinker. Berggruen, for all his eccentricity, has attracted people like Bob Hertzberg, Arianna Huffington, Google Chairman Eric Schmidt and economist Laura D’Andrea Tyson.

Berggruen missed the Skirball event, reportedly because he was in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum.

The new era of wealthy think tank owners is growing. The Berggruen Institute has engendered a sophisticated crowd who travel in rarified circles of politics, business and academia.

Influential? Perhaps. But so too are many of the residents who oppose the project.

Interestingly, both sides profess a deep sense of commitment to the environment, to sustainability, and to the wildlife habitat. Both sides also feel entitled, though residents have, it seems, fought hard to obtain a legitimate legal claim to the open space.

The road ahead will be fought in courtrooms and among politicians and legal analysts. What is at risk is the legally adjudicated open space and the wildlife corridors.

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Las Madrinas honored 28 families and their daughters for their service to the Southern California community, in general, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, in particular, at The Las Madrinas Debutante Ball in The Beverly Hilton with more than 800 on hand.

President Lisa Brandt thanked everyone for joining Las Madrinas in its support of the research programs at CHLA, speaking of its current project, a $5 million pledge for the Las Madrinas Endowment for the Chief of Neurology Chair and the Neurological Institute Epilepsy Program. She then welcomed Douglas Nordli, Jr., MD, the inaugural chair holder, as well as Paul Viviano, CHLA’s CEO. Kelly Rouse was ball chair assisted by Tricia Fink and their committee: Diane Hawley, Shannon Williamson, Lisa Alford, Kathy Hollister, Kristi Simmons, Anne Ryan, Alison Knoll, Erin McKenzie, Courtney Hotchkis, Christina Hoffman, and Andrea Bland.

Debutante chair was Kathy McRoskey assisted by Becca Hartmeier and their committee: Emily Hancock, Jonna Carls, Lucinda Mariscal, Megan Webber, Sandra Naftzger, Kathleen Duncan, Tracy Sykes, Liz Algermissen, Katie High, Katie Garland, Kathy Thompson, Courtney Wolff, Allison Quinlan, and Linda Breen.

Enrique Hernandez, Jr. announced the debs, while David Balfour directed the presentation, accompanied by the Wayne Foster Orchestra which played the traditional father/daughter waltzes.

Established in 1933 as the first affiliate group of CHLA, Las Madrinas has been supporting pediatric medicine for 84 years.

Donations made in honor of the young women, together with the annual support of Las Madrinas members and friends, have enabled the group to complete nine major projects at the hospital since 1988, including eight research endowments totaling almost $25 million and a capital project on the cardiovascular floor.

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is home to The Saban Research Institute, one of the largest and most productive pediatric research facilities in the U.S.A. It is also one of America’s premier teaching hospitals through its longtime affiliation with USC’s Keck School of Medicine.

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Henry Goldblatt and editors of Entertainment Weekly hosted an official celebration honoring this year’s SAG Awards nominees at Chateau Marmont with music provided by deejay Michelle Pesce.

Maybelline New York presented the event with several special activations on-site to highlight its exciting new collection.

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BIRTHDAYS—Celebrating are Ellen DeGeneres, Wayne Gretzky, Anita Baker, Scott Glenn and Eddie van Halen (Jan. 26); James Cromwell, Bridget Fonda, Mimi Rogers, Dr. Susan Stafford and Bart Ross (Jan. 27); Carlos Slim, Sarah McLachlan, Alan Alda and John Beck (Jan. 28); Katharine Ross, Tom Selleck, Marcia Rosner, Heather Graham, Sara Gilbert, Oprah Winfrey and Ann Jillian (Jan. 29); Christian Bale, Phil Collins, Charles S. Dutton, Gene Hackman and Vanessa Redgrave (Jan. 30); Carol Channing, Minnie Driver, Kelly Lynch, Kerry Washington, Justin Timberlake, and Gloria Gebbia (Jan. 31); Lisa Marie Presley, and Lauren Conrad (Feb. 1); and belatedly Sam Schwartz (Jan. 20).

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Desert Roundup “It can’t get any better than this!” That’s the yearly take-away comment from guests and celebrities who attended the Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) Awards Gala during the past many years. This year’s gala – the 29th – thanks to the very much hands-on and watchful eyes as well as major underwriting

by Film Festival Chair Harold Matzner, Gala Chair James Houston, Helene Galen, Donna MacMillan, and Joann McGrath, along with additional funding from presenting sponsor American Express, along with Entertainment Tonight, this accolade is as well deserved as ever.

More than 2,400 guests attended the gala this year, while another 1,000 spectators, some camped out for 12 hours, lined Jackie Lee Houston Plaza opposite the red-carpeted entrance to the Palm Springs Convention Center to shake hands and obtain autographs from the bevy of A-List, formally attired celebrities attending one of the biggest, most influential film fests in the country. Just how influential? Some 90 percent of the actors honored by the PSIFF go on to garner Oscars and/or Golden Globes in the year they were also honored in Palm Springs.

Inside the cavernous convention center, super party planner Sheri Kelly, worked her magic yet again by creating a purplehued wonderland featuring individually lighted glass table favors and literally thousands of purple tulips and orchids that were specially grown for the event. This year’s gala ‘back-story’ centers around Oscar contender Gary Oldman, star of Darkest Hour, who was actively seen engaged in checking out the Palm Springs’ real estate market in anticipation of moving to the Desert.

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BHUSD APPEAL (continued from page 1)

BHUSD is currently appealing a 2015 ruling by L.A. Superior Court Judge Stephen Czuleger that the school district breached its contract with Christiansen when she was fired as BHUSD’s facilities chief after her company, Strategic Concepts, entered into a $16 million contract with the school district to help build and repair Beverly Hills schools as part of the $334 million Measure E bond voters passed in 2008.

In 2012, Christiansen was convicted by a jury as a criminal for self-dealing after having guided the district in her capacity as chief facilities officer to enter into a sole-sourced contract with the company she founded – a company that ultimately had just one client, BHUSD. That conviction was subsequently overturned on appeal with the court ruling that Christiansen was not subject to Gov. Code Section 1090 because she was an independent contractor. That decision, paired with Czuleger’s ruling, prompted a jury to subsequently determine that Christiansen was the victim and was owed almost $20 million.

Today, that amount, with interest, has ballooned in excess of $23 million.

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since the recession. Like residents of Bel Air and Beverly Hills before them, the residents of the Hollywood Hills have become activists to protect their homes, families and neighborhoods from speculators.

“We are so grateful for

BEVERLY HILLS Fenster emphasized that great strides had been made on the legal front in the past year which should make it easier to for the Court of Appeal to reverse the trial court decision.

In 2017 the California Supreme Court issued a ruling in the case of The People v. Hossain Sahlolbel which Fenster contends disapproved the previous decision in favor of Christiansen and validated the legal precept that Government Code Section 1090 can be violated by an independent contractor.

In Sahlolbel’s case, the Court held that in both the civil and criminal arena, “independent contractors come within the scope of Section 1090 when they have duties to engage in or advise on public contracting that they are expected to carry out on the government’s behalf.”

Stated Board of Education President Lisa Korbatov: “The board is looking forward to the upcoming decision by the Court of Appeal and is optimistic that the ruling in the trial court will be overturned. Once a new trial is ordered, the board will be able to tell the jury how Karen Christensen violated the law and the reasons the money that was paid to her should be reimbursed to the district and used for the benefit of the students.”

Councilmember Ryu (Dist. 4 – Hollywood Hills, Cahuenga Pass, Griffith Park) and his staff, as well as the Planning Department, for taking this step towards restoring the safety and peace of our neighborhood,” said resident Ellen Evans. “We look forward to working with the City further to address unsafe conditions created by the current luxury home building boom.”

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arguments and delay tactics,” and “personal attacks against our client. To hear Mr. Richards speak you would think our client is a villain in a James Bond movie.”

His client has “deep ties” to the community, said Hearty, claiming his client is “opening a business in Beverly Hills that’s going to be a major employer and that’s going to contribute significantly to the business community… it’s somewhat disgraceful that he’s been dragged through the mud like this on a by right project just because a few disgruntled neighbors on the street are unhappy that a fellow property owner on the street wants to build a home there.”

“I want to conclude by saying I appreciate all of the hard work by the councilmembers and I realize you sometimes have a thankless job. But I also want to remind the council that you represent the entire City of Beverly Hills, not just a few disgruntled homeowners and if you pander to these delay tactics. what’s going to happen is the council is going to subject itself to significant financial and legal exposure and at the end of the day, this is not in the best interest of the City.”

Hearty insulted Richards personally, then claimed his client’s name was sullied; then he insulted all of the neighbors who actually live on Loma Linda. His comments seemed to imply that Aquilini belongs to a more important class that provides business to the City.

Bosse’s response was explosive.

“You said you felt this was delay tactics, but I have to say it’s clear by a lot that has been brought up… there still remains many questions that need to be answered and clearly, everybody here on the dais feels that way. I also want to say, as someone who has sat on the council for as long as I have and also on the Planning Commission, I don’t respond well to the threat of litigation as reason to make a decision. Never have; never will. You can count on that.”

“I second you on that,” chimed in Councilmember John Mirisch.

“My decision will always be based on what is right for our community,” continued Bosse. “And if it means that we need to go head-to-head in a lawsuit, count on it. But don’t think that I will make a decision because I’m afraid that we’re going to be sued. Ever. That is not the way it has ever been done as long as I have sat on the council. We do what we feel is right…What was suggested as delay tactics if we didn’t make a decision that was perhaps what you would like, we’d be sued… The bottom line is, we have to look at ourselves in the mirror and know that we do what is right for our community.”

A public information request showed that in an email, Assistant Director of Community Development Raj Patel told GeoKinetics to verify grading calculations, “which cannot exceed the maximum allowable 1,500 cy...” In fact, the City Council had directed staff to employ a third party to review the existing plans for an independent analysis of the proposed calculations, which is very different from directing them to the 1,500 cubic yards calculations, and then allowing weeks to pass while the plans passed back and forth through plan check to get them to the 1,500 cubic yards.

But the GeoKinetics report refuted the Aquilini calculations anyway. Their plans showed nearly 1,500 cubic yards of export, the maximum allowable by right, on each of the two properties. For the property on 1193, the GeoKinetics

report showed 2,102 cubic yards, and for 1184, 1,004 cubic yards.

Wunderlich pointed out that the results showed a 33 percent discrepancy in their calculations, which he found profoundly disturbing.

Staff was instructed to review the assessment and meet with neighbors and their independent consultant, review their issues and make corrections.

The lot line adjustment raised significant questions about accountability, with council members recalling the April 2016 incident, when the Viceroy L’Ermitage was found to have been operating with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) that had expired years before.

Despite numerous complaints from residents that could have resulted in mitigations for noise, loitering and late-night hours, staff failed to review the expired permits. Following the incident, it was discovered that at least 14 hotels had not renewed their CUPs. As with the CUPs, staff ignored the 60-day requirement, and allowed the covenant to go unrecorded while the applicant settled on a plan that would allow the best setbacks for the project. A Public Information Request that was completed Wednesday evening showed that the City has no record of any documents requesting any extension of the 60-day requirement.

The City Council directed City Attorney Larry Wiener to look into the matter.

The council has already approved the dedication for the fire department turnaround, but the roadway improvements permit will not be issued until a building permit can be issued by right and the Council has acted on the utility easement. The issue of improvements that lower the street to accommodate drainage as a result of the development will be addressed when a project is approved.

Issues pertaining to the Trust will be taken to the State Department of Business Oversight to obtain the opinion on issues related to the trustee of the trust that holds the land.

Though the client was never named, the attorney was referring to Francesco Aquilini, billionaire owner of the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks, and owner of at least four homes in Beverly Hills and the Hollywood Hills above Sunset Boulevard, according to property records.

Hearty said that his client had met with Bosse and Wunderlich. The two councilmembers also met with neighborhood representatives Weiss, Richards and Ann Ostroff last month.

“I meet with anyone who asks to meet with me,” said Bosse. Wunderlich echoed the sentiment.

Aquilini, accompanied by Hearty and Beverly Hills resident Sherman Gardner, visited Bosse on Dec. 14 and Wunderlich on Dec. 4.

In both instances, the Aquilini visits took place at City Hall and were duly recorded in public calendars. Bosse included Wiener, Community Development Director Susan Healy Keene and Assistant City Manager George Chavez. Both reported that Aquilini stated his purpose was to introduce himself as a normal citizen, and at some point, he said that he was building his dream home.

It should be noted that in each instance, he referred to the project as one single-family home, though the project comprises two separate homes.

Gardener has accompanied the legal team each time they have appeared at the Planning Commission or City Council, though he is not a registered lobbyist. None of the Aquilini lawyers are registered as lobbyists, either.

Gardner’s wife is a “good friend” and has worked as an “independent contractor” for Judie Fenton of FTA Events, confirmed Fenton, who acted pro-bono as campaign manager for both Vice Mayor Julian Gold and Councilmember Les Friedman. Gardner, she says, worked at Goldrich and Kest for over 30 years.

Friedman has voted in lock-step with Gold on every issue since taking office. Gold, whose mother passed away last week, was not present at Monday’s meeting. Friedman showed a tentativeness that betrayed him during the discussion as one who was unwilling to take a stand. He cited concerns over future litigation. Friedman was quick to reverse himself when Richards presented him the Rule 61c Opinion Application from the Department of Business Oversight showing they could issue a fully binding legal opinion.

Inexplicably, an inquiry email from the Courier to Senior Building Inspector Trent Baker at the City of Beverly Hills Community Development Department regarding work being done on the property on a Saturday on July 16, 2016, was forwarded to Alana Aquilini and John Corr, a curious response to a simple question, displaying the apparent cozy relationship the building department has with the developer.

In a three-page response, Hearty raised issues that were not discussed in the email, defending the project against alleged allegations, and then said in bold letters that “Mr. Aquilini is not the owner of the Properties. The trust owns the Properties. Mr. Aquilini is not the trustee of the trust. Nor is he even a beneficiary of the trust. Furthermore… the properties are under contract to be sold to an individual who has no affiliation with the Trust or Mr. Aquilini. Thus, while I appreciate the Courier’s need to sell newspa-

January 26, 2018 | Page 23 pers, destroying Mr. Aquilini’s stellar name and reputation is a highly improper and unethical way to do so...”

Aquilini has purchased and redeveloped several properties in the area, beginning with a home in Bel Air, which he sold for more than three times the purchase price.

In 2013, Aquilini purchased a Bel Air home that once belonged to Canadian variety-show host Lawrence Welk. The Mid Century Modern by acclaimed architect Philmer Ellerbroek on 4.6 landscaped acres was featured in Architectural Digest, and, according to Linkletter’s granddaughter, he left the heirs with the impression that he was going to restore the property. Called the “Miracle on Bel Air Road,” preservationists celebrated. The home sat for a year before it was suddenly torn down.

Aquilini built a much larger home and sold the property he purchased for $11 million to Edmonton Oilers owner Daryl Katz for over $34 million. Aquilini is building spec homes and flipping them.

A trust can’t own anything, said Richards. It is the trustee who is the real owner and the same disturbing pattern emerges in all of Aquilini’s deals, embedding a foreign corporation to act as the Trustee. The loan documents are signed by Aquilini family members and the same agents and board members. For example, Renzo Barazzuol has signed numerous loan documents for Loma Linda and other Aquilini properties, both with the Bank of Montreal and HSBC. Hearty may have overplayed his cards by attacking the residents and calling them names, and at the same time, threatening the City Council with a lawsuit.

As of Monday, his plan backfired.

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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED FUNDS BEING HELD BY THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS The City of Beverly Hills hereby provides notice to owners of record of unclaimed funds in the City’s possession that the unclaimed funds will escheat to the City by operation of law if not claimed by the date and time set forth below. Below is a list of unclaimed funds in the City’s possession that have not been claimed, along with the owners of record. This publication notice is the final notice to the owners that these moneys will escheat to the City at 12:01 am on March 28, 2018 by operation of law pursuant to Government Code sections 50050 through 50056, if not claimed by the date specified below.

Any claim for these unclaimed funds must be received by the City no later than 5:30 pm on March 27, 2018.

Claims should be filed with the City of Beverly Hills, Accounting Division, ATTN: Unclaimed Property, 455 N Rexford Dr #350, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. A claim form may be obtained from the Accounting Division or on the City’s website at: http://www.beverlyhills.org/unclaimedfunds. Proof of identity will be required.

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BID PACKAGE NO. 18-10 CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT ADMINISTRATION 345 FOOTHILL ROAD BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210 LEGAL NOTICE - BIDS WANTED 409 WALKER DRIVE – FOUNDATION UPGRADE & PERIMETER FENCE REPLACEMENT PROJECT The City of Beverly Hills ("City") hereby requests sealed bids for the materials, supplies, equipment or services set forth herein, subject to all conditions outlined in this Bid Package, including: SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION

1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8:

NOTICE INVITING BIDS INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS CONTRACT BONDS INSURANCE SCOPE OF WORK TENTATIVE PROJECT MILESTONE DATES SECTION 9: GEOLOGIC & SOILS ENGINEERING EXPLORATION REPORT SECTION 1: NOTICE INVITING BIDS 1.

Notice Inviting Bids a. Date of Request:

January 25, 2018

b. Bid Number:

18-10

c. Item Description: The project scope consists of removal of an existing chain link fence, posts and gate on a hillside, upgrade of existing building foundation by construction of new piles and grade beams on a hillside, and installation of a new chain link fence.

Project is located at 409 WalkerDrive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. d. Obtaining Bid Documents: The Bid Package, including the plans and specifications may be viewed and downloaded from the City’s website: http://beverlyhills.org/business/bidlistings/rfb1810409 walkerdrivefoundationfenceproject/ To obtain a hard copy of the Bid Package by mail or in person, please contact Ji Kim, Project Managerat telephone number 310-288-2817 or email jikim@beverlyhills.org. Request must be made at least one (1) business day in advance for in person pick-up and at least five (5) business days in advance to recive by mail. Pick-up location will be at the Department of Public Works - 345 Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Interested bidders must have experience working on similar type projects located on a hillside. On proposal form, bidder must list three (3) similar projects located on a hillside, and projects must have been completed within the past ten (10) years. e. Bid Opening:

Thursday – February 8, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.

f. Due Date and Location for Submittals: Sealed bids will be received at all times during normal business hours prior to the Bid Opening, at the City Clerk’s Office, 455 North Rexford Drive, Room 290, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. All bids must be in writing and must contain an original signature by an authorized officer of the firm. Electronic bids (i.e., telephonic, FAX, etc.) are NOT acceptable. All bids shall clear-

ly contain on the outside of the sealed envelope in which they are submitted: BID PACKAGE 18-10: 409 WALKER DRIVE – FOUNDATION UPGRADE & PERIMETER FENCE REPLACEMENT PROJECT g. Contractor's License: In accordance with provisions of Section 3300 of the California Public Contract Code, the City has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid California Contractor's License Class B – General Building Contractor, or other appropriate license classification under the State Contracting Code at the time the contract is bid. Failure to possess such license may render the bid non responsive and bar the award of the contract to that non responsive Bidder. h. Liquidated Damages: There shall be a $250.00 assessment for each and every calendar day work remains undone after date fixed for completion. i. Prevailing Wages: In accordance with Labor Code Section 1770 et seq., this Project is a “public work,” and thus, the Contractor and any Subcontractors must pay wages in accordance with the determination of the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) regarding the prevailing rate of per diem wages. Copies of those rates are on file with the Director of Public Works, and are available to any interested party upon request. Contractor shall post a copy of the DIR’s determination of the prevailing rate of per diem wages at each job site. j. Pre-bid Conference Date and Location: A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at 409 Walker Drive, Beverly Hills 90210. k. Bid Security: Each bid shall be accompanied by bid security in the form of a cashier's check, certified check or bid bond in the amount of 10% of the total bid amount. All cashier's checks or certified checks must be drawn on a responsible bank doing business in the United States and shall be made payable to THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS. Bid bonds must be issued by a bonding company licensed to do business in the State of California. Bids not accompanied by the required bid security shall be rejected.

Cash and personal or company checks are NOT acceptable. The City shall return the bid security checks of unsuccessful bidders to them when the successful bidder ("Contractor") enters into the Contract with the City. l. Payment Bond and Performance Bond: A Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, each in the amount of 100% of the contract amount, will be required of the Contractor. m. Insurance: Upon award of contract, contractor will be obligated to file certificates of insurance evidencing coverage as specified in the bid documents and in a form acceptable to the City. The certificates shall be on the City's standard proof of insurance form. n. Time of Completion: The contractual completion time shall be 75 calendar days from the date of Notice To Proceed. o. Retention: In accordance with the contract, five percent (5%) of any progress payment will be withheld as retention. Pursuant to Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code, at the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld may be deposited with the City or with a state or federally chartered bank as the escrow agent, and City shall then pay such moneys to the Contractor.

Refer to the contract for further clarification. p. Contact Person: A bidder or potential bidder who has questions regarding this project should email those questions to Ji Kim, Project Manager at jikim@beverlyhills.org. Written responses to all questions will be issued via addendum.

THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID OR ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY OR IRREGULARITY IN ANY BID. ANY CONTRACT AWARDED WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER.

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PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed September 01, 2017: Allen Ashkenazi, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 11, 2018; Published: January 19, 26, February 02, 09, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018000982 The following is/are doing business as: CONSCIOUS CREATOR ACADEMY 1016 S. Bedford Street, Los Angles, CA 90035; Julian Melanson 1016 S. Bedford Street, Los Angles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Julian Melanson, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 2, 2018; Published: January 12, 19, 26 February 2, 2018 LACC N/C NOTICE— Fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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Chairman 2014 Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR In reading the Courier this week, it seems that Lisa Korbatov and others indicate that the high school is not cleaned thoroughly and is always dirty and a mess. She addressed a member of the custodial staff appearing before the board on a different matter and asked why they (the custodians) weren’t cleaning the high school. It seems the question should be a concern of the high school principal whose responsibility is to manage all aspects of the high school. The principal should be walking the halls and investigating every room including the athletic facilities and the Swim Gym. And the principal should also make inspections on a regular basis—at least two to three times per week —make notes and meet with the head of the custodians in order to set goals with respect to the cleanliness of the school. If the principal hasn’t been doing this, then he is not fulfilling his job.

Also, Ms. Korbatov should not be directly addressing employees of the school unless an employee appears before the board for a specific reason. She should be addressing her concerns directly to the BHUSD’s Superintendent Bregy. That’s the way management works properly. For years, the members of the Board of Education have gone public with their thoughts by means of the local newspapers-- not a good idea but some have never realized that and seem to be looking for publicity.

On another matter several weeks ago Superintendent Bregy offered a budget that included several million in negative revenues with respect to expenses. Now two members of the Board of Education state that the budget will have a surplus while another member says that she has seen three copies of the budget which indicate a negative cash flow. What is going on here? Is there a definitive budget or not. Can’t the school board and the superintendent offer a straight forward budget. Something is wrong here.

Robert L. Fox ****** With great interest I read the Jan. 12 Courier about Herb and Lani Alpert donating $2 million to establish the Eden Alpert Therapeutic Music Program at Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services.

And I was delighted that Herb sang This Guy’s In Love With You to his daughter. However, I would like to correct the impression left by the article that the song was written solely by Burt Bacharach, who indeed did write the music. It was my late husband, Hal David, who wrote the lyrics to it, which Herb sang on his TV show in 1968.

The song was originally titled This Gal’s In Love With You. When Herb was looking for a love song to sing on his show, he asked Hal to change the lyrics so he could sing them. His recording of that song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart–remaining there for four weeks.

It was not only Alpert’s first No. 1 single but also the first one for his A&M record label. The song went on to spend 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Easy Listening chart.

I feel confident in saying the success of that song was not only because of Burt Bacharach’s terrific composition but was in a large part due to Hal’s wonderful lyrics.

Eunice David ****** I watched Tuesday’s five-hour special BHUSD meeting, which was dedicated to a discussion of whether or not the school district should reconfigure its institutions to have a dedicated middle school.

It appeared to me that most of the 20-member committee for studying this question had been hand-picked by the superintendent while one board member put much weight on the students who spoke at the meeting and the poll in favor of a middle-school. No one pointed out that the students who spoke out and the ASB students who took the poll were “A-types” and had demonstrated their ambitions early on.

Students develop like trees. They are not all the same. Some grow like bamboo and shoot up quickly. Others are more like a hickory tree and grow more slowly. These find their purpose and ambitions later, but until then they need an intimate learning environment that a K-8 model offers.

Students will always have opportunities to expand their studies and social surroundings with after school classes, club sports, and summer programs, which I’m sure most of those who spoke in favor of a dedicated middle school had done. But maintaining a close, personal and familiar school environment becomes much harder in a large middle school.

I hope the school board will consider the needs of all students and not just those who expressed their opinions at the meeting.

Hopefully, the board will consider the plethora of studies that conclude the K-8 model benefits students more than a dedicated middle school.

We should continue to find ways of improving our K-8 schools before abandoning this model.

Lewis Hall

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While Mr. Alexander declined to speak with the Courier about the allegations, citing district protocol, his wife emphasized that there was “another side to the story.”

“I know my husband is innocent,” Mrs. Alexander told the Courier.

Further, she said, her husband had been the victim of sustained bullying at the school, with his car tires having been repaired over six times this past year from nails being stuck in them.

California School Employees Association (CSEA) President Pierre Hollie, a custodian who works at El Rodeo and reports to Mr. Alexander, further reached out to the Courier to advocate on behalf of his boss.

“I don’t believe that this one instance is true,” he said, noting that in his role as CSEA president he previously represented another male employee who had also been accused of sexual harassment

by Lopez. “She has made multiple claims, they’ve all been investigated and none of them have panned out to be truthful.”

Multiple district employees told the Courier that they believe Lopez’s allegations to be true.

In the absence of Alexander’s firsthand account of what transpired, BHUSD spokesperson Laura Skirde said: “Per district policy, all complaints of sexual harassment are fully investigated.

State and federal privacy laws prohibit the district from commenting any further on individual personnel matters which require confidentiality and privacy.”

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night meeting alone in Mr. Alexander’s office where he repeatedly spoke about her breasts.

“I came here to ask for protection because I know Rickie Alexander and I know he will retaliate more,” she said on Tuesday. She added that after the district’s Human Resources department found her to have fabricated the claim when she came forward with her allegations in 2016, Mr. Alexander began retaliating against her. Further, she said that because her boss had not been “punished” by HR, other custodians had been subsequently harassing her. She told the board that some employees “came and proposed other things that I cannot say right now at the microphone.”

A high level district source confirmed to the Courier that a cursory Human Resources investigation did occur previously. Bregy declined to comment on any possible renewed investigation stemming from Lopez’s allegations.

“I am not able to comment on any personnel issues due to privacy and confidentiality,” he wrote in an email.

In the wake of the district possibly renewing its inquiry into Lopez’s allegation, the Courier has submitted a Public Records Act Demand for all communication in which Mr. Alexander has participated in, including all emails sent and received utilizing his district account.

Cartoon for the Courier by Janet Salter

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 26). You are driven by strong forces within and guided by angelic benefactors around you. A team effort will be rewarded in February. You could support, or even save, another person in April by sharing your expertise and resources. Your family will grow in March. Life gets lighter and more fun with new friends in May. Capricorn and Scorpio adore you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Since you live inside your own head, you're acutely aware of your insecurities in a way that no one around you could ever be. So stop worrying and project yourself as you would like to be. They won’t know the difference.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Older people find the banter of younger people amusing, or possibly obnoxious, as it's a reminder of how they themselves used to relate to others before they knew so much of life.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Your best friends aren’t the ones who go along with everything you say without question. They’re the ones who will challenge you once in a while and, in doing so, either cause you to take a stronger stand or change your mind.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). There’s something in you that will keep you doing things the way you’ve always done them. It’s not that you can't fall in line and follow the directions; it’s that you think there might be a better way. So go on and find it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Some people love sentimentality.

There’s hard evidence of this in box-office statistics and television-watching trends everywhere. But you’d rather take tenderness, sadness and nostalgia in small doses.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Three is an age-old magic number, from building seating, to knocking on wood, to setting up the punchline of a joke. Three will be present in the magical triptych of this day.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Life is rooting for you, though you may not love the cheer. It’s aggressive-sounding. Unnecessarily acrobatic. But the players aren’t the ones who get to choose the cheerleaders. Give in to life’s enthusiasm, whatever form it takes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Talent creates opportunity.

Opportunity creates talent. Neither are crucial to success. Desire is the magic. Desire will bring you everything you need: talent, opportunity and the work ethic to keep going until you get there.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). People’s bad vibes can affect you even if they are not about you. Who needs that? Get away. Don;t wait for them to be directed toward you. The minute you get a whiff of less than optimal environs, enact a location change.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You have an especially tight bond with family these days. There are those who might get a little jealous of the love flowing between you and your favorite people. Be sensitive to the feelings of others.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Even loners are better off with a little social support. And for the socially motivated, it;s especially important to gather a team. Accountability is key in goal getting. Build some into your plan in the form of other people.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If you can’t figure out how to eliminate the obstacles in your path, maybe you can imagine a way to arrange them differently. For instance, stack them like stairs you can climb up and get over.

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