BHCourier 03-21-2014 E-edition

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City Council Installation Ceremony - Tuesday, 7 p.m. at The Wallis

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March 21, 2014

“Lack of Transparency” Found In Sports Academy By Laura Coleman and Bill Arp Beverly Hills High School Principal Carter Paysinger received financial benefits from payments made to the Beverly

Vista Del Mar honors Janis Black Warner at the Beverly Hills Hotel. 4

Hills Sports Academy which he failed to report in his legally-required Statement of Economic Interests Form 700, according (see ‘SPORTS ACADEMY,’ page 15)

Court Tentatively Throws Out Christiansen Lawsuits By Laura Coleman and Bill Arp Superior Court Judge Rolf Treu, late yesterday, issued his tentative ruling that, if adopted after this morning's hearing, will throw out or block the lawsuit by Karen Christiansen against current and former Bev-

The Horace Mann Debate Team had a strong showing in Pasadena. 4

Beverly Hills Lawn Bowling Hosted the Mayor’s Tournament. 5

The BHHS Performing Arts Department presents The Wiz next week. 5

FIRST FAMILY—Vice Mayor Lili Bosse will be installed as mayor of Beverly Hills at a City Council re-organization ceremony on Tuesday at The Wallis. Julian Gold (pictured, inset) will become vice mayor. Pictured above is the Bosse family. From left: Adam, Jon, Lili, and Andrew. Pictured in front of the family dog, Teddy.

Raymond James Debuts At The Wallis With Four Dragos

La Mervetty opens on North Canon Drive. 8

By Laura Coleman Just days before Mayor John Mirisch was tapped by the GOP to run for state senate to replace Ted Lieu in the 26th District, he invited The Courier to his office at City Hall to discuss his leadership legacy as he passes that role to Vice Mayor Lili Bosse on Tuesday. Below is the exclusive interview. The Courier: What has your favorite experience been as Mayor? John Mirisch: There's been

By Laura Coleman Raymond James’ grand opening gala on Mar. 17, held at The Wallis, offered a special look at what the 62-year-old diversified financial services company brings to the Golden Triangle since opening

Announcements Real Estate Rentals Sales and More

its doors at 9595 Wilshire Blvd. this month. In addition to a marvelous venue, Monday’s debut party boasted cuisine prepared by all four of Beverly Hills’ iconic Drago

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MAD ABOUT ‘LUCIA’ — High praise from L.A. Times critic Chris Pasles about “the terrific cast and the superb conducting by James Conlon of L.A. Opera’s new production of Lucia di Lammermoor.” The Donizetti opera at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is described as “a hair-trigger emotional extravaganza” starring Russian soprano Albina Shagimuratova and Albanian tenor Saimir Pirgu.

(see ‘RAYMOND JAMES,’ page 15)

By Laura Coleman R&B legend Martha Reeves will perform the song Dancing In The Street on April 27 on Rodeo Drive when she headlines at the City’s Centennial Block Party to the theme: Dancing in the Street. “The BH100 Centennial Block Party on Rodeo Drive will be a fun, memorable way to celebrate the City’s past, present and future,”

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Martha Reeves

(see ‘BLOCK PARTY,’ page 15)

Steve Cohn

CLASSIFIEDS

(see ‘MIRISCH,’ page 2)

The hearing in the case of Mayor John Mirisch v. Secretary of State Debra Bowen will be heard today at 10:30 a.m. in Department 31 of the Sacramento Superior Court. California Republican Party lawyers filed the suit Tuesday to prevent Secretary of State Debra Bowen and L.A. County Registrar-Recorder Dean Logan from blocking Mirisch’s bid for the 26th state Senate seat.

Martha Reeves Set To Headline Centennial Block Party

Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE • • • • •

Mayor John Mirisch

some tremendous experiences. I certainly enjoyed the Centennial concert a lot. It was organized tremendously well by volunteers

Mirisch Senate Suit Update NEW BUSINESS IN TOWN—On Monday, Raymond James celebrated its new Beverly Hills location with a gala reception at The Wallis. Pictured above (from left): former Rep. David Dreier, Elizabeth Kabler, Tom James, Lisa Detanna and Tash Elwyn.

Leslie Caron Is Being Honored By The Professional Dancers Society’s 27th Annual Gypsy Awards Luncheon On Sunday, March 30, at the Beverly Hilton. President Mitzi Gaynor and Chairman Joni Berry Are Hosting.

(see ‘CHRISTIANSEN,’ page 2)

John Mirisch Reflects On His Term As City’s Mayor

•Arts & Entertainment 10 •Health & Wellness 12 •School Guide 16-17

George Christy, Page 6

erly Hills Unified School District board members, former superintendent Jerry Gross, TELACU and two law firms that represented the District. The current and former Board members are Myra

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


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