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RESTORING THE LIGHTS — The City leaders joined the Friends of Beverly Gardens Park and a host of well-wishers Tuesday for a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony, ushering in another century for the world renowned Electric Fountain. Efforts included restoration of the brilliant light show that stopped traffic when it was originally built in 1931. Designed by architect Ralph Flewelling with a sculpture of a Tongva Indian atop by Robert Merrel Gage, the fountain was a gift from Harold Lloyd’s mother and the Women’s Club of Beverly Hills (celebrating its own Centennial year). The Electric Fountain restoration is part of a public-private partnership with the Friends of Beverly Gardens Park (www.fobgp.org) and the City of Beverly Hills that also restored the landmark Lily Pond. The ceremony included a Tongva blessing by Tribal Council Head of Cultural Affairs for the Coyote Tribe Julia Bogan.

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THIS ISSUE

New BHPD Chief Sandra Spagnoli was officially sworn in on Tuesday.

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Homby Hills residents are concerned about major changes being proposed at the Singleton Estate.

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The Israel Film Fest held a kickoff event this week in Beverly Hills.

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BREAKING NEWS Beverly Hills Police schedule town hall to address rise in residential burglaries, see page 15.

George Christy, Page 6 The Rainbow Comes And Goes Is The Memoir From Gloria Vanderbilt And Son Anderson Cooper That Is Being Published This Week

By HarperCollins. A Richly Rewarding Read About Two Fascinating Lives.

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David Bohnett Chairs Wallis Board, Continues Arts Patronage

By Steve Simmons Arts patron and technology entrepreneur David Bohnett is following his passions.

He’s helping infant tech companies take their first steps and arts institutions expand.

The arts are a “vital part of the community,” Bohnett says. And he wants people to “pop in to see a play, experience great music and see art.”

President Barack Obama appointed Bohnett to the board of trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.; and he takes Kennedy’s quote—”Arts define who we are as a society”–as a personal mission.

Bohnett has put his influence and financial support behind three beloved local organizations—The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, the Los Angeles

David Bohnett

Philharmonic and LACMA. Last November, he was named The Wallis’ chairman of the board.

“This is an exciting time to be with The Wallis,” said Bohnett in an interview. “We have a new leadership team in place with Rachel Fine as managing director and Paul Crewes as artistic director, and we’re just starting our am(see ‘DAVID BOHNETT’ page 12)

Beverly Elder: Renny Darling Klein, Cooking For The Soul Part 70 in a series on Beverly Hills residents who have grown with the Centennial City

By Laura Coleman Longtime Beverly Hills resident Renny Darling Klein knows better than most just how powerful the effects of a truly good meal can be for people. Indeed, her first cookbook, The Joy Of Eating, has sold in excess of 1.2 million copies and elicited thousands of letters from grateful fans who have told her just how transformative the recipes have been for their Renny Darling Klein with husband lives.

Harry and grandkids Addie, Rachel, A psychotherapist by profes- Ammie, Ryland, Josh and Max. sion, Renny never actually thought up in Manhattan, her home was her love of cooking would be any- the epicenter of daily family meals thing more than a hobby. Food had and her mother the resident cook always held a particularly mean- for a very large family of relatives. ingful place in her life. Growing (see ‘RENNY DARLING KLEIN’ page 18)

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Kate Mantilini Gets Historic Landmark Recommendation

By Victoria Talbot The Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) and the owners of Gibraltar Square/Kate Mantilini reached an agreement today that will add the historic buildings to the City’s Local Register of Historic Properties.

The agreement reflects the commision’s dedication to striking a balance between the needs of the owners and historic preservation, and demonstrates adaptability for modernization.

Gibraltar Square/Kate Mantilini at 9101 - 9111 Wilshire Blvd. was the 1957-8 Gibraltar Savings branch office steel-frame and glass construction by Pereira & Luckman. The addition of a steel-and-glass 7story tower was designed by architect Victor Gruen Associates in 1959.

Then, in 1968, a bank and parking structure were erected

by Maxwell Starkman AIA & Assoc. That building became the iconic Kate Mantilini Restaurant in 1985 when Harry and Marilyn Lewis took it over.

Seeking to create a “roadside steakhouse for the future – with

a clock.” The structure defined a generation of design.

The magic came when architect Thom Mayne joined with Michael Rotondi at the firm Morphosis. Kate Mantilini was one of the first projects to realize their vision.

They surrounded the bank’s exterior with an industrial-style steel scaffolding that repurposed and transformed the building.

Filling the interior with sunlight on the east end is a giant orrery with a mechanical model of the solar system that juts through a 14-foot skylight and ends with a sundial on the roof.

Inside, the dining hall is dominated by a John Wehrle 33-foot long mural entitled Knockout painted on a curving gypsum cement plaster wall.

The dining room captured the 1980’s era of dining, but it also launched an architectural revolution.

“By commissioning Morphosis, Lewis created a restaurant where dining out was an experience that went far (see ‘KATE MANTILINI’ page 10)

Community Leader, Philanthropist Margie Pressman Passes Away

By Matt Lopez Marjorie Pressman, a noted longtime community leader and philanthropist, died Monday in her Beverly Hills home at age 94.

Funeral services were held Wednesday for Pressman, a beloved member of the Beverly Hills community, at Temple Beth Am, where her late husband Rabbi Jacob Pressman served as rabbi for more than 35 years.

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Margie Pressman

Margie had been a pillar of the Beverly Hills community (see ‘MARGIE PRESSMAN’ page 18)

MILES TO GO — Bridgid Coulter and Don Cheadle, along with Dr. Dre and Nicole Young during the Los Angeles premiere of Sony Pictures Classics’ Miles Ahead, starring Don as the legendary trumpeter, Miles Davis at The Writers Guild of America Theater.

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

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BEVERLY HILLS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California, will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF TAXES FEES & SERVICE CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017.

The proposed resolution will increase certain fees and service charges that are charged to the public for the various activities and services as set forth in the schedule for fiscal year 2016/2017. In some cases fees were adjusted by 1.6% based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November 2015 to reflect the increase in the City’s costs. In other cases, new fees were established or existing fees were adjusted to reflect a more equitable distribution of costs, or a change in service level. Most fees would become effective on July 1, 2016.

Copies of the proposed Resolution are available for review or purchase in the Office of the City Clerk, Room 290, 455 N. Rexford Drive, and in the Finance Department, 3rd Floor, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California, 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. If you need more information, please contact William Castrillon at (310) 285-2458.

Please note that if you challenge the Council's action in regard to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing.

BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk

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Willie Brien’s Long Goodbye – Promises Letter May 2

NEW CHIEF — New Beverly Hills Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli was sworn in Tuesday in a City Council chamber filled with uniformed police from throughout Southern California – and one from Northern California - husband Lt. Paul Spagnoli from San Jose. Spagnoli has served for 33 years as a law enforcement professional. She began her career as an explorer in 1983 at the San Carlos Police Department, becoming a fulltime officer in 1990. She became a sergeant in 1996 and a commander in 1998. “Teamwork plays a part in the success of a police department,” she said. “Every person who wears the badge or the patch is an integral part of the success of the department.” Spagnoli said that her personal values include, “excellence in service, with integrity.” Pictured, from left: Vice Mayor Nancy Krasne, Mayor John Mirisch, son Nicholas Spagnoli, mother Edith Lauren, Lt. Paul Spagnoli, Councilmembers Lili Bosse and Julian Gold.

Beverly Hills Education Foundation Appeals To Business Community To Partner With Schools

By Laura Coleman Four years after Audi Beverly Hills opened on Wilshire Boulevard, the dealership is now the #1 in the nation. It’s an achievement that Audi General Manager Michael Bradford said might very well be linked to the decision to make a $100,000 multi-year donation commitment to Beverly Hills schools.

In fact, that financial commitment – Audi just made an additional $25,000 donation to the Beverly Hills Education Foundation – became the first step in what has shaped up to

be a true partnership. Recently, Bradford joined the BHEF Board of Directors and has been at the forefront of the nonprofit’s nascent Business Sponsorship Program.

“What better way to become part of the community than becoming involved with Beverly Hills schools,” he explained. “I wish the businesses in town realized how much good will is there for the taking if they’d just get involved.”

As part of the initiative, Bradford has been approaching local businesses, hotels and restaurants in an effort to en-

gage them in the future of the local schools. In addition to culling financial investments, the new initiative strives to link businesses directly with students.

Last week, for example, Bradford was among 100 local business leaders to speak at the Beverly Hills High School career day, where he let students know that Audi technicians make a six-figure salary. Such insight is particularly meaningful in a world where not every student is destined for an Ivy League education. (see ‘BHEF’ page 18)

FUN RUN – El Rodeo held its annual Fun Run on Wednesday, which included a picnic lunch for parents and the students having their annual fun run, with food supplied

by Upper Crust Pizza. El Rodeo Principal Kevin Allen, Erica Friedman and Lynn Iezman worked hard to coordinate the event, which is one of the premier fundraising events annually for the school.

“A school is so much more than the walls that house it. It is the community that joins together in support of children. Our Fun Run is just one example of how our school, in spite of the construction we are experiencing, continues to be a vibrant community where children learn, grow and play with the strong support of an active community and staff,” said Allen. Pictured above: El Rodeo students Yalli KorenPinto, Madison Friedman and Olivia Friedman.

Registration Now Open For Beverly Hills Basketball, Softball Summer Sports Leagues The City of Beverly Hills offers summer season adult leagues in basketball and softball. Registrations open soon and if you don’t swing for the fences quickly enough, you might miss your shot.

For all the Beverly Hills ballers out there, summer basketball season begins May 2 and continues for ten weeks followed by playoffs.

Registration begins April 11 and runs through April 14.

There are three divisions: highly competitive, competitive and recreational. Game days are Monday through Thursday at 6:45 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. and games are played at the Beverly Hills High School’s upper gym.

Summer Softball for co-ed and all male leagues begins in July and runs through October.

Registration will begin in June.

There are several divisions

to choose from in all skill levels. Games days are Monday through Thursday at 6:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 9 p.m. All softball games are played at LaCienega Field #1 and #2.

For more information about all of the Beverly Hills Adult Sports Leagues, go to www.beverlyhillsadultsports.or g or contact the recreation coordinator at jleuning@beverlyhills.org or call 310-285-6823.

By Victoria Talbot Councilmember Willie Brien, whose heartfelt farewells at the installation of Mayor John Mirisch March 16 elicited a host of well-wishers and sad goodbyes, has yet to submit his resignation.

However, in response to public comments from residents who asked when the absent councilmember would leave so that the City can move on, Brien, over the phone, informed council members Tuesday that he plans to submit a letter with an effective date on or about May 2.

On October 29, the City announced that Brien had accepted a position at St. Luke’s Health-Baylor Medical Center as Vice President of Medical Operations and Chief Clinical Officer. St. Luke’s Health–Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center (Baylor St. Luke’s) also announced William Brien, MD, as its Vice President of Medical Operations and Chief Clinical Officer, effective December 9.

It is not known why Councilman Brien continues to remain on the council. Over the past year, he has conducted City Council meetings from a remote location on several oc-

casions, most notably following the events on Nov. 21-22, when his friend Lyn Konheim clear-cut the trees on parcels 12 & 13.

Teleconferencing prevents call-in participation from residents.

When a seat is prematurely vacated, according to state law (Gov. Code Section 36512) the City Council has 60 days to decide if the wish is to have an election or if the wish is to avoid an election and fill the vacancy.

If no action is taken, there will be an election. Otherwise, the council may decide to make an appointment for the unexpired term of the incumbent.

On Jan. 16, following Brien’s announcement, the council repealed Municipal Code Section 2-1-21 that required a special election within 30 days of a council vacancy to fill the unexpired term Gov. Code Sec. 46512(b). The change aligns the City with state law and allows the option of appointment to the unfilled term.

If Brien submits his (see ‘BRIEN’ page 18)

Mid-Year Review Of City’s Fiscal Status Shows Transient Occupancy Tax Weakness

By Victoria Talbot A report on the City’s MidYear Budget Status Tuesday showed weakness in the City’s Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) which was estimated to deliver $39.140 million but delivered $38 million.

The mid-year review is a general revenue assessment designed to keep City Council informed of financial trends.

Revenues from property taxes, according to the L.A. County tax assessor, increased by 9.1-percent, the second highest year-over-year percentage increase assessed property valuation in the county, after the city of West Hollywood. Estimates were originally at 2.5 percent over Fiscal Year (FY) 2014/15. The result is estimated to bring an additional $2.4 million more than the original estimate as home values continue to rise.

Sales tax revenue is estimated to increase $2 million because of a state program for financing their debt that used a portion of cities’ sales tax will return the 1-percent allocation to the City in the last quarter of the year. In FY 2016/17, the “Triple Flip” will no longer exist, and the City will receive their full sales tax payment

from the state.

The Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) is showing a slight increase year over year, but it is not meeting the projections.

Up $150,000 (0.9-percent), the revenue is about 2.9percent below the original projection.

Don Rhodes, CFO/director of Administrative Services, believes that two hotels that underwent renovations were a factor in the underperformance, and that construction located nearby a third hotel also played a part, a situation that will correct itself before year’s end.

The general fund held $33.044 million unallocated balance.

The council voted to allocate some of those funds for public safety – a Mobile Command Center for the BHPD ($400,000), and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus ($111,000) for the BHFD. Money was also allocated ($800,000) for the Cabrillo/Coldwater reservoir, and $1 million to the Beverly Gardens Park matching funds and the purple pipe project on Santa Monica Boulevard ($2.2 million).

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One Lawsuit Dismissed, Another Filed As Ousted Bel-Air Association Leadership Refuses To Let Go

MULTICULTURAL WEEK—Horace Mann School celebrated its annual Multicultural Week, showcasing the school's incredible diversity. There are more than 30 countries represented and 24 languages spoken among its students. The goal was to educate students, families and school staff about the various cultures represented within the school community and to build social connectedness. Parents and students were invited to share elements of their culture and ethnicity through food, dance, arts and other things that make cultures unique. Pictured (clockwise, from top left): Europe, representing Poland (from left): Magdalena Mirisch, Vincent Mirisch (3rd grade), John-Paul Fuchs (3rd grade) and Renata Fuchs; Asia, representing China and Korea (from left): Julia Wen (2nd grade), Yun Kyung Choi, Shirley Ho, Madeleine Ho (kindergarten); Americas, representing Mexico (from left): Gabriela Serrano (kindergarten), Elena Serrano (4th grade) and Victoria Granados (4th grade); Oceania & Africa, (from left): Misty Johnson, Piper Johnson (4th grade) and Simon Johnson (kindergarten).

Beverly Hills Synagogue To Host Gourmet Passover Seder For Third Year

By Laura Coleman For a third year in a row Beverly Hills Synagogue on Alden Drive will celebrate Passover with a gourmet Seder dinner on the first night of the festival, Friday, April 22. The evening is being catered by veteran gourmet food purveyor Jack Abikze.

The annual celebratory feast revolves around retelling the story of the Jewish Exodus from Egypt 3,500 years ago. According to the Temple’s Rabbi Pini Dunner, who will lead the Seder, the Exodus of the Jews from 200 years of enslavement in ancient Egypt formed the backdrop for the creation of Jewish nationhood. And just seven weeks after leaving Egypt, he said, the Jews received the Torah at Mount Sinai.

“We are absolutely delighted that our synagogue can provide an upmarket Seder dinner for the residents of Beverly Hills,” Dunner said. “Between Jack’s incredible food, the selection of

high quality wines, and the ambience at our beautiful new facility, we know our guests will have a Seder dinner they will never forget.”

In previous years Abikze provided the guests with beef chateaubriand and herb-roasted baby squab. At the Seder this year the menu will include whitefish in champagne sauce, and rack of veal - a rare delicacy for kosher food eaters, all alongside more traditional dishes, such as matzo ball chicken soup.

The traditions at the Seder include drinking four goblets of wine; eating matzo, the traditional unleavened bread; and eating grated horseradish, known as “maror”, or “bitter herbs”, to commemorate the tough times endured by the Jews during their enslavement by the Egyptians.

For more information, call Beverly Hills Synagogue at 310-276-7650 or email office@YINBH.ORG.

Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai To Honor Actress Jaclyn Smith At Thursday Gala

By Laura Coleman On Thursday, the Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai will honor award-winning actress Jaclyn Smith at its annual luncheon with the “Woman of the 21st Century Award.”

The annual spring luncheon, which will be held at The Beverly Wilshire, has been an L.A. tradition for many decades. For more than half a century, the Women’s Guild has been inspiring innovation at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the luncheon will benefit the Women’s Guild Simulation Center for Advanced Clinical Skills, where high-tech patient simulators and nextgeneration technology provide critical

training for health professionals.

In addition to a p r i z e laden raffle, guests will also enjoy an Jaclyn Smith e x c l u s ive fashion show featuring new collections from Brooks Brothers and Zac Posen.

Billy Bush wills serve as the host for the event.

For more information, visit: www.womensguildcs.org.

By Matt Lopez Just when it appeared the battle between Bel-Air homeowners had come to an end, the Bel Air Association’s ousted former leadership has thrown up a last-minute hail mary attempt.

The Bel-Air community spoke loudly and unanimously against the BAA’s previous status quo on March 17, electing a slate of nine new boardmembers and introducing sweeping new, transparent bylaws in a special meeting held at the Bel-Air Country Club.

Since then, the brushback from the ousted leadership, including former president Ronald Hudson, has been immense.

As the newly-elected leaders began their duties working on behalf of home-

owners, including changing the locks to the BAA offices and securing control over the BAA’s finances and communications methods, Hudson took the fight to the courtroom.

First came a request for a Temporary Restraining Order, which was flatly denied by L.A. Superior Court judge, the Mitchell Beckloff.

Then, just days after Hudson sent a mailer out to Bel-Air Homeowners, erroneously still representing himself as BAA president and announcing that the group’s April meeting would be postponed, a pending lawsuit Hudson has filed against the organization’s new leaders was dismissed.

After that dismissal, it appeared the (see ‘BEL-AIR’ page 18)

Beverly Hills Public Library Hosts Annual ‘Food For Fines’ Next Week

By Victoria Talbot Library cardholders with overdue books can ditch the late fees if they bring non-perishable food items instead from April 10-17 during the annual Food-for-Fines program.

To celebrate National Library Week, the BHPL will collect donations of food for the Westside Food Bank, waiving fines up to $5 for adults.

Children who wish to return books will have their fines waived with or without donations.

“Whether you have library fines or not, everyone in the community is invited to drop off food donations,” said Marilyn Taniguchi, library services manager.

In past years, the library has donated barrels of food for children and families in crisis, for the homeless and unemployed and the most vulnerable members of our community.

The library is located at 444 N. Rexford Dr. For more information call 310-288-2222.

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rowing up. Gloria’s life has bordered on the tumultuous. Living through a fierce custody battle as a child, removed from her mother’s care, her mother accused of being a lesbian.

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iving in Hollywood with an aunt during her youth, gorgeously sexy and rich from her family’s railroad empire, Gloria was pursued by the male tribe of matinee idols and horny hotshots.

Errol Flynn, Marlon Brando, Howard Hughes, Frank Sinatra – and through the years Gloria’s shamelessly divulged other affairs in other books.

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our marriages.

Hollywood agent Pat DeCicco, conductor Leopold Stokowski, director Sidney Lumet, actorauthor Wyatt Cooper. Four children.

Two with Stokowski, two with Cooper.

Heartbreaking tragedies.

Indomitable Gloria survives.

With gusto.

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In their memoir, The Rainbow Comes and Goes, CNN’s anchor, Anderson Cooper, and mom Gloria Vanderbilt realize how similar, in some ways, their lives are.

face with soft brown eyes and that devastating smile, Gloria, 92, is an extraordinary woman.

More than “interesting,” dear Anderson. For those of us who have known her, she remains a valiant living legend in our time with a keen intellect and a heart devoted to the arts.

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black-tie dinner at Gloria’s townhouse on East 67th Street honored author Fannie Hurst, famous for her women’s sob stories, which were filmed (Imitation of Life, Back Street). The menu, if we remember rightly, included a chicken pot pie with toasted corn flakes as a crust. Crunchy and delicious.

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loria’s designer blue jeans took the country by storm, with reports later publicized that the fortune was mismanaged and fell into hell.

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his weekend, HBO airs a documentary about Anderson and Gloria: Nothing Left Unsaid.

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art gallery exhibitions of primroses and primulas and portraits found a loyal following, and sold out at a vernissage we attended in San Francisco. At the time when Gloria and Wyatt served as best man and woman for the wedding of Denise Minnelli to department store tycoon, Prentis Cobb Hale.

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loria recalled that when Denise and Prentis weekended in New York, “They delivered a gargantuan f l o r a l arrangement, inviting us to dinner at La Grenouille.”

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the hell not in our silly drunkenness.” And so it became a wedding circus, a socialclimbing scene like no other in the Bay Area.

After the Coopers returned home, Gloria called, regaling us with the details amid the giddy Toonerville madness of it all.

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er life has been more interesting than mine,” insisted CNN anchor Anderson Cooper to USA Today’s Elysa Gardner about his mother Gloria Laura Morgan Vanderbilt.

Elysa came by Gloria’s art studio in her Manhattan apartment to interview Gloria and Anderson about the togetherness they describe in their richly rewarding read of a memoir.

The Rainbow Comes And Goes, Mother And Son On Life, Love And Loss published this week

by HarperCollins.

The Rainbow title’s ascribed to British poet William Wordsworth. Also it’s the elegant title of the late Brit royal, Lady Diana Cooper’s 1985 autobiography.

n the long ago, we met for luncheon at the Isle of Capri in midtown Manhattan, when we invited Gloria to contribute a short story while we were editing Show magazine before we joined Town & Country. A pro all the way, delivering a charming fable that we coverlined.

tablescape with finest china, crystal and heirloom silver, and at the head of the table sat the devilishly charming Wyatt Cooper, father of Anderson. A Southerner with a sly look and witty recollections about his “early life among the Mississippi magnolias.” Wyatt lost his life, at 50, during openheart surgery.

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TO SEE AND BE SEEN

GALA KICK-OFF–Beverly Hills residents Edward and Elissa Czuker held a kick-off reception for the American Society for Yad Vashem’s 4th annual gala at their home. The ASYV was established 35 years ago by a group of Holocaust survivors to advance the crucial efforts of Yad Vashem through Holocaust education, traveling exhibitions, programming for the next generation, and philanthropy. The Czukers are the co-chairs for the gala dinner, which is slated for Monday, June 6, and will honor two Holocaust survivors, award-winning producers Meyer Gottlieb (The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Master And Commander: Far Side Of The World) and Branko Lustig (Schindler’s List, American Gangster, Gladiator). The Hollywood Reporter will also be honored for last fall’s landmark feature Holocaust story entitled “Hollywood’s Last Survivors.” Pictured (from left): Honorees Meyer Gottlieb and Lynne Segall; Dinner Chairs Edward and Elissa Czuker; and Ron Meier, executive director of ASYV. Since its establishment, ASYV has grown from a handful of dedicated members to over 65,000 passionate supporters throughout the United States. For more information, visit www.yadvashemusa.org.

Photo by Kyle Espeleta Photography

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THE FASHION OF BEVERLY HILLS

HOLLYWOOD BEAUTY AWARDS–The 2nd annual Hollywood Beauty Awards at the Avalon Hotel drew a host of fashionistas. Above: Actress Rebecca Gayheart presented Dr. Jason B. Diamond with the “Beauty Enhancement Award.” Left photo: Daniel Bohbot, owner/creator of Hale Bob and Sophia Pierson of E! Television’s reality show WAGS. Melanie Griffith was honored with the “Timeless Beauty Award” while “new Beauty Awards” went to Clare Bowen, Sofia Reyes, and Chaley Rose.

Among those on hand were Johnny Depp, Jon Voight, Heidi Klum, Kelly Osborne, Lauren Ash, Angie Harmon, Kendrick Sampson, Larry English, Chastity Dotson, Diana Maria Riva, Eric Dane, Nicole Williams, and Tamara Taylor. Photos by Michael Bezjian/Getty Images

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beyond the food. The Los Angeles-based firm has since become internationally known as one of the most influential and technologically advanced architectural collaboratives,” according to the Los Angeles Conservancy website.

The City staff, CHC Liaisons Chair Lisa Greer and Commissioner Ralph Waldo, and the property owner’s team worked to achieve preservation and the owners could work with.

Both sides agreed to the exterior features, reaching consensus that both buildings were historically significant and agreeing to a list of significant features, up to that point.

When the CHC met in January to discuss nomination of the property, the commission felt they had not included the groundbreaking historic interior features that significantly defined the historic intent of preservation.

The CHC directed staff to examine the interior space of the Kate Mantilini building and to list character-defining features of the interior space.

That list included the Wehrle mural and the orrery. It also included the steel beam and concrete column structural framing at the west foyer, the steel structural framing, vertical beam and glass block wall at the east, sculptural medal door handles, a metal telephone booth, floor to ceiling proscenium-like wall planes along south and west sides of dining hall area, metal coat rack hooks and dowels; and the volume and spatial

relationship of the dining hall and west entry foyer.

Just before Wednesday’s meeting, representatives for the owner delivered a letter rejecting the new assessment and challenging the legal right of the CHC to determine any interior features for preservation.

It appeared for a moment as if the project would be continued again, but Commissioner Noah Furie pushed ahead. Pursuing common ground, finding areas of concession, the commission took some hits with the intention of achieving agreement.

The Commission agreed to include the mural, orrery, and the volume and spatial relationship of the dining hall and west entry foyer, dropping the other components and achieving consensus.

“The Gibraltar/Kate Mantilini project has, to our delight, now been formally recommended for landmark designation,” said Commission Chair Lisa Greer. “We are looking forward to adding this important and significant property to our ever-growing roster of protected properties in Beverly Hills.

Because of the joint work of the property owners, city staff, consultants and CHC task force, we have been able to create a win-win result. I hope that this experience becomes a model of collaboration between preservationists and property owners – showing that the City of Beverly Hills can protect and encourage property owners while also preserving the integrity of our city.”

The CHC voted 4-1 (Rebecca Pynoos dissenting).

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Holmby Hills Neighbors On Edge Developer Labi Proposes Major Revamp To Historic Singleton Estate

By Matt Lopez As the 7.6acre Singleton Estate in Holmby Hills is pending Historic-Cultural M o n u m e n t (HCM) designation, the new owner and developer of the home is proposing s w e e p i n g An exterior rendering of the proposed changes at 384 Delfern Dr., changes that which includes a shooting range. have homeownvard-Westlake School. ers concerned.

Labi presented his proposed renoThe home at 384 Delfern Dr., vations to the L.A. Cultural Heritage which sold for just under $60 million Commission Thursday in an informalast year, was designed in 1973, and is tional meeting. One neighbor presented one of the last originals by architect photographs that he claims are of proWallace Neff, for electronics pioneer tected Oak trees that were removed Henry Singleton, who founded Teledyne from the property, which if true, would Technologies and was an original Apple prove to be a very serious violation. boardmember.

In a letter obtained by The Courier, Now, the developer Adrien Labi is Byran Lourd, a neighbor of the property reportedly proposing a major revamp to who also lives in a Neff home, wrote to the 10-bedroom, 12.5-bath estate. the commission opposing the proposed W i t h changes. designation “It is impending, portant that Labi has rethe commisportedly alsion know ready bethat during gun clearthe pendening trees off cy of the prothe hillside posed desigon the A rendering of the underground auto gallery nation, in vip r o p e r t y, olation of which appears to be in violation of the City law, Mr. Labi has engaged in signifCultural Heritage Ordinance. icant alteration of the Singleton estate, Labi, based on social media photos including extensive hillside tree reof the two together, appears to be an ac- moval and other clearance activities on quaintance of Mohamed Hadid, the de- the perimeter of the site.” veloper behind the infamous 901 Strada Lourd said he believes the tree reVecchia property in Bel-Air. He is pro- moval was done to “modify the status posing a sprawling renovation that in- quo at the site before the City Council cludes an underground auto gallery, a even has a chance to impose protecnight club and gun shooting range in tions under the Cultural Heritage Ordithe home immediately adjacent to Har- nance.”

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T

30th Israel Film Festival Launches With Sponsor Luncheon In Beverly Hills

The 30th Israel Film Festival in Los Angeles, which will be held Nov. 9-23, kicked off this year's festivities with its annual sponsor luncheon held last week at the Four Seasons on Doheny.

Honored at the luncheon were: Danny Dimbort, with the “Israel Film Festival Lifetime A c h i e v e m e n t Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles President Jay Award;” Daphna E. Sanderson, Israel Film Festival Founder/Director Meir Fenigstein, Consul General of Israel David Siegel and Avi Ziman, “IFF Hu- Lerner, chairman and founder of Nu Image, Inc. manitarian Award; “Smitty, Image Award;” and Peter Be- rich the American vision of Israeli life and culture and provide an intercultural mis,”Image Award.”

Among those in attendance were exchange through the powerful mediMeir Fenigstein, founder/director of IFF; um of film.

As an international entertainment Radha Mitchell, Edward James Olmos, industry event, the festival has brought Beverly Todd, Mary Wilson, Freda acclaim to both films and filmmakers, Payne, Elon Gold, Avi Lerner, Consul and opened new possibilities for coopGen. of Israel David Siegel, and Jay eration, distribution and co-production Sanderson, president of the Jewish Fedbetween the American and Israeli film eration of Greater Los Angeles and television industries.

The mission of the Israel Film FestiFor more information, visit val in Los Angeles is to spotlight Israel's http://www.IsraelFilmFestival.com. thriving film and television industry, en-

Rehearsals Begin For Beckett’s Endgame At Kirk Douglas Theatre

By Steve Simmons Rehearsals have begun for Samuel Beckett’s classic Endgame, directed by one of Beckett’s most renowned interpreters Alan Mandell at Center Theatre Group’s Kirk Douglas Theatre, April 24 through May 22. The opening is scheduled for May 1.

Mandell (Waiting For Godot, The Price and The Cherry Orchard all at the Mark Taper Forum) will also perform in

this production at the Douglas alongside Barry McGovern (I’ll Go On at the Douglas; Waiting For Godot at the Mark Taper Forum), Anne Gee Byrd (The Wood Demon and The First Picture Show at the Taper), James Greene (The Iceman Cometh and over 20 other plays on Broadway) and Charlotte Rae (Happy Days at the Taper). Rae and Byrd will alternate in the role of Nell.

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DAVID BOHNETT (Continued from page 1)

His status report: Last season 200 performances had a paid attendance of more than 50,000 with a third of the attendees from Beverly Hills. Fifty student matinees served more than 10,000 students, staff spent 20 hours at 10 partner schools for music and arts education, and local schools enjoyed workshops and performances.

Involved with the performing arts center since its inception, he committed an initial $1 million gift; and was part of the campaign to raise more than $35 million to build the institution.

“This is a tremendous moment of opportunity for The Wallis,” says Bohnett, “as we are soon to announce our fourth season with 300 performances across all genres—theatre, music, dance, film, family shows and education programs.”

Crewes will be bringing back another production in collaboration with Kneehigh Theatre, which he left to join the Wallis, and which presented a highly successful production of Brief Encounter in the first season.

“We also have a close relationship with the City—they’re our landlord— and we’re looking to develop more ways to serve the needs of citizens.”

Always interested in technology, Bohnett studied computer science and earned a bachelor’s degree from USC and then an MBA from the University of Michigan. He started his career with Andersen Consulting, which became Accenture. This background in software technology led to his founding GeoCities in 1994.

“I was fascinated with early online services like AOL, Prodigy and CompuServe before the web,” said Bohnett, “and I started reading about the World Wide Web and I wanted to create a site that gave everybody a chance to meet people of similar interests.”

He was an early pioneer and champion of the concept of free home pages and on GeoCities people could create free pages in communities of interest like sports, finance and theatre. “We had millions of users who set up pages.” Bohnett recalled.

The early social network company—a forerunner to Friendster, Myspace and Facebook—went public in 1998.

When GeoCities sold to Yahoo in 1999, Bohnett established the David Bohnett Foundation which has awarded more than $80 million in grants to a variety of nonprofits focused on social justice as well as performing arts, like The Wallis.

His Beverly Hills-based venture capital fund, Baroda Ventures, focuses on investments in early-stage tech start ups, primarily in Southern California.

“They submit business plans and we suggest funding, and help them grow.”

One company the firm is actively involved with is Beverly Hills-based FilmOn, providing video streaming and hundreds of video channels across all subjects.

Bohnett, a former 20-year resident, moved to Roxbury Drive when he cofounded GeoCities, and he’s had his business and foundation office in his South Beverly Drive building ever since.

The building is home to two retail businesses, the Beverly Hills Bikini Shop and Cottoniere, selling handmade clothing from Peru.

He is also vice chairman of the board of the LA Phil (he was chairman for five years) and is heading up the orchestra’s centennial campaign to raise $400 million, following his own $20 million personal commitment.

“We want to continue the tradition as one of the world’s preeminent orchestras,” reports Bohnett. “We want to recruit the best players and insure we have the financial capacity to go on tour and fulfill our education mission.”

The Youth Orchestra LA (YOLA) provide free instruments, intensive music training, and academic support to students from underserved neighborhoods, teaching hundreds fo kids.

His introduction to LACMA was in 1977 when he was tour guide at Universal Studios and attended a double feature as part of the museum’s classic film series of Mildred Pierce and Whatever Happened to Baby Jane.

Classic film, dramatic theatre and contemporary classical composers like Philip Glass and John Adams remain his personal favorites.

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HOW DO YOU FEEL? ‘Food And Friends’ Luncheon On Tuesday To Benefit UCLA Neuroscience Scholarship

Five-hundred leaders from the business, civic, entertainment and philanthropic communities, as well as major UCLA campus leaders will come together for “Food and Friends” at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 12 at Vibiana, 214 S. Main St., in downtown L.A. The luncheon will raise funds for the Nexus Scholarship Award, which supports the neuroscience clinician-researchers during their M.D.-Ph.D. residency training at UCLA. This next generation of scientists represents the

future development of new treatments for illnesses of the mind and brain, which affect six-billion people worldwide.

Musicians Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will be honored with the “Artistic Award of Courage,” presented by singer/ songwriter Rick Springfield Actress Lisa Kudrow will serve as emcee.

The Friends of the Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA and the Board of Advisors of UCLA’s Resnick Neuropsychiatric

Hospital are presenting the luncheon.

Guests will enjoy a “healthy for the mind and brain” menu prepared by Iron Chef winner and owner of Redbird Restaurant, Neal Fraser, in collaboration with Dr. Wendy Slusser, vice-provost for the UCLA Healthy Campus Initiative.

Tickets, at $350 each, are available online at www.friendsofthesemelinstitute.org/fooda ndfriends.html, or by phone at 310-267-1838.

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

B.H.’s Meals On Wheels Seeking New Volunteers Beverly Hills’ Meals On Wheels is seeking volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in the City and adjacent areas, Monday through Friday.

Volunteers pick up meals at 10:30 a.m and are finished by noon, says program coordinator Pat Jacobson.

Volunteers can also choose to work as many days a week as they want, adds Jacobson. A car is required.

For more information, call Jacobson, 310-423-3517.

Childhelp Chapter Fundraising Ball To Celebrate Old Hollywood ‘Glam’ The Greater L.A. Chapter of Childhelp will hold its “Old Hollywood Inaugural Ball,” beginning at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 23 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd. The evening will include dinner and dancing until midnight.

Childhelp works to meet the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children. Its national mission, since the 1050s, has been to stamp out child abuse.

To RSVP for the event, call 818-360-8889.

‘Jazz For A Cure’ At Catalina Club Sunday The Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research will host “Jazz for a Cure” on Sunday, April 10, at The Catalina Bar & Grill, 6725 Sunset Blvd. from 11:30 a.m.

The champagne brunch will be followed by an all-star jazz quintet (Mike Miller, guitar; Mitch Forman, keys; Christian Fabian, bass; Eric Mariental, sax; and Lance Crane, drums).

Tickets are $150. Call 310623-1214 or email: tgarceau@imber.org

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BEVERLY HILLS

Council Votes To Enter Agreement With Townscape Partners on Gehry Project

By Victoria Talbot The Council voted 4-1 with Mayor John Mirisch dissenting, to approve a deposit agreement of up to $1 million for the public evaluation of the Townscape Partners Development proposal by architect Frank Gehry.

The developer is proposing a 99-year lease of the City’s last remaining underdeveloped land for a mixeduse development including a hotel, residential, office and retail space that would also include a park on approximately 6.5 acres in the City’s Entertainment District.

The decision authorizes a public review process that will allow the developer to discuss the proposal with the public.

The $1 million will be

used to cover the cost of a fair-market appraisal of the property, economic and financial studies, land use planning studies, the cost of preparing an RFP if issued, public notice costs, and the legal and support staff overtime costs.

In a letter to the Council, Beverly Hills Municipal League President Thomas White said,”Approval would grant a conspicuously unfair and undeserved advantage to a single developer on a proprietary basis. . . The council would be providing an implied endorsement.”

“Any private developer is at all times free to communicate with its own independent advertising, marketing and direct mail campaign, and has unfettered access to

the public… The City simply does not need Townscape or any of its associated entities to “co-brand” its communications to residents.”

Mayor Mirisch pulled the item from the consent calendar. “I agree with Thomas White,” he said.

“The City owns this property.

We should be fronting this; we should do it and fund it,” not Townscape Partners.

“At any point we can pull the plug,” said Councilmember Lili Bosse. “We have complete control.”

The council voted 4-1 to enter into the agreement with Angelo Gordon Real Estate, Inc.Townscape Partners to conduct the evaluation and public process for the property at 336 Foothill Road and 9268 Third Street.

Pulitzer Winner Added To Rancho Mirage Writers Festival

By Matt Lopez The Rancho Mirage Writers Festival announced a slew of new scribes slated to attend the 2017 installment of the annual writing event.

Among them are Australian-born Geraldine Brooks, a 2006 Pulitzer Prize winner for her novel March.

Karen Joy Fowler, award-winning, bestselling author of The Jane Austen Book Club and We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves will also attend.

Lauren Groff, author of The Monsters of Templeton and Delicate Edible Birds will be there, as will Garth Risk Hallberg, whose first novel City on Fire sparked a bidding war that won him an almost $2 million advance.

The Rancho Mirage Writers Festival is next Jan. 19-21, 2017. For a full list of authors attending, visit http://www.rmwritersfest.org/

Beverly Hills Police Set Tuesday Town Hall On Spike In Residential Burglaries

By Victoria Talbot Due to a recent increases in residential burglaries, the BHPD is holding a town hall meeting to discuss ways to combat residential burglary.

“We want to invite the community to meet with us and discuss the rise in residential burglaries in this City and in cities around us,” said Sgt. Kurt Haefs. “The BHPD wants the public to know what the police are doing to combat this issue. We want to offer crime prevention tips and tips on how to avoid potentially being a target.”

The BHPD is also taking this opportunity to encourage residents to become a part of the Neighborhood Watch organizations, said Haefs. “If you see something, say something.

Join Neighborhood Watch to look out for each other and to help us. We want to continue to partner with the community.”

The event will feature tips on new crime prevention technology tips and suggestions on how to recognize suspicious activity.

The open forum will also be an opportunity to meet the City’s new Chief of Police, Sandra Spagnoli.

The event will be April 13 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 455 N. Rexford Drive. 2hour free parking is available in the Civic Center parking across the street. For more information, call 310-288-2668.

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Teen Line, the groundbreaking teen-to-teen support hotline, will salute its founder Elaine Leader, PhD, (pictured) with the “Above and Beyond Award” at the 35th anniversary Food for Thought Luncheon, Thursday, April 14, at The Beverly Hilton.

Actress/ singer Sheryl Lee Ralph will host.

Also being honored at the luncheon is the Hekmat family (“Distinguished Family Service Award”; and the Henson and Otis families with the “Humanitarian Award”.

Individual tickets are $150. For information, email: events@teenlineonline.org or visit: www.teenlineonline.org. ****** The Anti-Defamation League will honor Ken Solomon (pictured), president of Tennis Channel and chairman of Ovation Network, at its Entertainment Industry Dinner on April 14 at The Beverly Hilton.

Sportscaster Bill Macatee will emcee while Tennis Hall of Famer M a r t i n a Navratilova will present the award. Honorary co-chairs include Aryeh Bourkoff, Jim Gianopulos, Miky Lee and Ron Meyer.

For tickets ($500), call Rachel-Ann Levy at 310-4464267 or visit: www.adl.org/ 2016entertainment. ******

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The event is co-sponsored with the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles and UCLA’s Center for Jewish Studies.

Scheduled panelists include: Rabbi Daniel Bouskila, Jessica Marglin, Gina Nahai, Shula Nazarian, and David Suissa. Dr. Saba Soomekh, associate director of research at the UCLA Alan D. Leve Center for Jewish Studies, will moderate.

Though free, reservations are required. To RSVP, call 213-740-1744 or visit: http://casdeninstitute.usc.edu. ****** SHARE presents its 63rd annual BOOMTOWN Gala, “An Evening at Studio 53” in The Beverly Hilton on May 21.

The evening features performances by Grammy-winner Hazel Payne; comedian Yakov Smirnoff; American disco and soul band, The Trammps and the SHARE ladies in production numbers choreographed

by Anita Mann.

Rick Dees will emcee the festivities.

Cocktails and silent auction are from 6 p.m. followed by dinner and the show.

Sponsorship packages begin at $2000 with individual tickets at $500.

For further information, phone 310-274-5361 or go to www.share4children.org.

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Beverly Hills Library Hosts New York Times Bestselling Author M.T. Anderson for Book Signing

By Victoria Talbot M. T. Anderson, winner of the National Book Award and The New York Times bestselling author will be at the Beverly Hills Public Library at 7 p.m.

April 28 to discuss his book Symphony For The City Of The Dead.

The event is free and the books will be available for purchase for the author to sign.

M.T. Anderson’s latest book is a non-fiction account of the siege of Leningrad during WWII. After Hitler’s forces surrounded the city in 1941 more than a million people perished. During the two and a half year siege, they were subject to constant bombardment and starvation.

Among the trapped was composer Dmitri Shostakovich, who wrote his Seventh Symphony to commemorate his fellow citizens and rally their defenses.

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Anderson offers a thrilling account of the heroism and tragedy of war, celebrating the power of music. “I wanted to write this book for readers who still feel outrage and discord, who still dream of a more harmonious world,” he said.

M.T. Anderson is accomplished in a wide range of genres, including fantasy and satire, as well as non-fiction history. He writes for many ages. He is the winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and the National Book Award.

The library is located at 444 N. Rexford Dr., and parking is located next door.

French Cabaret, Arts Festival Coming To Beverly Hills High School This Month

By Victoria Talbot & Matt Lopez Mark your calendars down for two family friendly events coming to Beverly Hills High School later this month.

Next Thursday, April 14, BHHS hosts its annual French Cabaret in the school cafeteria.

The event will include french music, poetry, skits and dance, performed entirely by BHHS french students.

Parents and community members are welcome begin-

ning at 5:30 p.m. for refreshments and entertainment, and the show begins at 7 p.m. Representatives of the Office of the French Consulate will be in attendance.

Then, on April 21, BHHS will host host its annual Art Festival on campus, combined with the STEM Festival.

There will be a food truck, free activities and a gallery of student art work from 5 to 7 p.m.

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S P O RT S

Skirball’s ‘Chasing Dreams’ Exhibit Pays Tribute To Jackie Robinson, Ichiro, Koufax, Greenberg And Other Minority Baseball Legends

By Matt Lopez Batter up! The Skirball Cultural Center’s newest exhibit took the field on Wednesday and it pays tribute to baseball heroes who paved the way for generations of American Jews and other minorities.

Chasing Dreams: Baseball & Becoming American opened Wednesday, paying tribute to gamechangers of baseball – everyone from star players, to vendors, team owners, minor leaguers, scouts and broadcasters, who challenged the status quo.

The exhibit is a baseball fan’s dream - historic memorabilia in the display includes signed baseball cards, awards, game-used jerseys, cleats and gloves from some of baseball’s greatest minority players.

Among many, the exhibit pays tribute to players like former Dodgers star Jackie Robinson, who broke baseball’s color barrier in 1947; slugger Hammerin’ Hank Greenberg, the first Jewish superstar in American team sports; Ichiro Suzuki, the Japanese superstar who left an indelible mark on baseball when joining the Seattle Mariners in 2001 and immediately winning MVP; Sandy Koufax, one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, who famously chose not to pitch game 1 of the 1965 World Series because it fell on Yom Kippur and Fernando Va l e n z u e l a , the Mexicanborn former Dodgers pitcher who sparked “Fernando-Mania” when he took baseball by storm in the early 1980s.

The exhibit also includes The Unauthorized History of Baseball in 1 0 0 - O d d Paintings: The Art of Ben Sakoguchi, a series of colorful, provocative paintings that depict sto-

PLAY BALL - At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Beverly Hills Mayor John Mirisch presented a proclamation in support of the #PlayBall initiative, a national movement to generate enthusiasm for the game of baseball in youth across America. Pictured above is Mirisch with son Vincent’s Beverly Hills Little League team, the Astros. Vincent is a pitcher, and sources tell The Courier his curve ball is looking sharp.

Jackie Robinson jerseys and figures are among many pieces of historic baseball memorabilia on display at the Skirball’s ‘Chasing Dreams’ exhibit.

ries and players in baseball communities that have been either overlooked.

For more information on the exhibit, which runs through

Oct. 30, or to become a member of the Skirball, visit www.skirball.org or call 310440-4599.

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since moving into the City with Jacob, affectionately known as “Rabbi Jack”, more than 65 years ago.

Rabbi Jack, with Margie at his side, served as an assistant rabbi at Sinai Temple before taking over as rabbi at the Olympic Jewish Center, which he turned into Temple Beth Am, a congregation he led for 35 years. Rabbi Jack passed away in October.

Born Marjorie Steinberg in Philadelphia, Margie graduated from the University of Pennsylvania before taking on the

RENNY DARLING KLEIN (Continued from page 1)

“At every meal, there was a salad, a fish course, a main course and several desserts,” she recalled.

Her parents, each of whom was one of seven children, emigrated from Greece before the Nazi’s rise to power eliminated the bulk of Jews in Greece.

Renny’s great uncle, a wealthy playboy of sorts, had heard rumblings of what was to come while traveling in New York, and her parents’ relatives had heeded his advice to set sail for America.

“Our life was very family and temple oriented,” Renny recalled of her early childhood, which was punctuated with painting classes and ballet lessons.

Until she was 16, Renny was not allowed to attend a party where boys were present, and innocent contact such as hand-holding with a member of the opposite sex was strictly forbidden. Renny was steadfast in her obedience she recalled–not that she had any choice as her two older brothers were always watching.

An adept sailor, Renny was part of a club that was hosting the State Cross Atlantic Championship Week one year when she was 18. A week before the competition was set to begin, Renny and her crew sailed their boat out on a particularly windy day that resulted in the boat’s mast being ripped off.

Without a functioning boat of her own, she spent the days of the race on the committee boat and it was there she met Harry, her husband of 61 years.

“If I didn’t meet him then, we never would have met,” she surmised. “Our worlds were so far apart.”

Their first encounter was fraught with the romantic undertones that make up the best of love stories.

“Harry took my hand and helped me go down the ramp,” she recalled.

He was 26 at the time, which she remembered thinking was “so old”.

role of rebbetzin and moving to Beverly Hills with Rabbi Jack in 1950.

Margie told The Courier in a 2015 interview that she refused to be defined by the stereotypical role of a rebbetzin.

“Some people said, ‘You just can’t do anything else.’ But I didn’t buy that,” she said. “In my case, it was whatever I made it.”

Through her time in Beverly Hills, Margie maintained a close relationship with nearly all of the congregants of Temple Beth Am, immersing herself completely in the synagogue life.

Margie remained active in several fundraising efforts, including fundraising on behalf of the Sheba Medical Center in Israel. She helped bring the Israel Expo to Los Angeles.

Margie stood tall through several painful losses in recent years, including the death of a daughter-in-law and the Pressman’s son Joel, a beloved former Beverly Hills High drama /music teacher.

Pressman is survived by daughter Judith, son Rabbi Daniel Pressman of Beth David Congregation in Saratoga; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

BHEF (Continued from page 4)

Gibbons said it is critical to strengthen the partnership between local schools and the business community. Last year the BHEF raised $600,000 that went directly to programs at Beverly Hills schools.

“It’s very synergistic,” she described. “Even though Beverly Hills is known as a tourist town, we are really a small village and we have a dedicated group of involved people. I think parents and grandparents are motivated when they see a local business supporting schools to support the business in return.”

WILLIE BRIEN Harry pursued her steadily, not put off by her refusal to dance with him at the black tie dinners that followed the daily races. His calls to her house asking for a date were routinely denied, that is, until she agreed to go sailing with him.

“For some reason, we never left port,” she recounted.

“We sat around talking and laughing.”

Today, she counts six grandchildren–the apples of her eye–as a result of their serendipitous encounter.

Once married, they moved into a little apartment beside Central Park and Harry worked as an educationalist psychologist. Then in 1957 Renny’s sister, who had moved to California, sent them a picture of her in a bathing suit, enjoying the sunshine on New Year’s Eve. The image embedded itself in their minds and they set their sights on moving to California.

“It was predicated on a picture,” Renny exclaimed.

“We didn’t know anything about California.”

They moved first to a house in Encino Village before making Beverly Hills their home for life.

Renny’s sister, a Beverly Hills resident, kept enticing her over the hill–”She said, ‘Oh my God’ this and ‘Oh my God’ that”–but it was ultimately the schools that convinced the family to move into Beverly Hills.

“I can’t explain it, but it felt like home from day one,” Renny described the house that she still lives in today. “Beverly Hills is a small town in a big city. I love the City; I love the people; I love the ideals.”

And she loved how her children could walk to Beverly Vista from their house.

“Our house was just like my mother’s,” she described.

Her three children always brought their friends over and Renny was always cooking.

In 1969, Renny decided to start a recipe of the month subscription club. It wasn’t long before she had 3,300 subscribers for her 18-page booklet, for which she charged 35 cents a copy.

In 1971, she became a food columnist for The Beverly Hills Courier, which ran her column for two years. She still has a copy of her first recipe column, which was for Nutcracker pumpkin pie with Galliano whipped cream.

One day, a friend of her husband’s suggested she create a cookbook. He promised to help see the whole endeavor through and had a grand vision for the book, which he planned to price at $25. But at the last minute, the man ended up pulling out. So Renny decided to publish her cookbook in a manner that aligned with her vision; a paperback priced for $5.95. She had it printed by two women who ran a small press in Santa Monica and then set about getting the book placed in homes. She still remembers getting Dalton’s on Beverly Drive to carry it and selling out the few copies she’d given the bookstore within a day.

And it wasn’t just in Beverly Hills that the book became a success. She sold 2,000 copies the first week after it printed; 5,000 were gone within a month. Soon, she’d sold 30,000 copies and the cookbook was on the bestseller list and selling like hotcakes in Harrods in London, shops in Paris and all over the world. It became the first of many cookbooks she authored.

“I never dreamed that I would ever use cooking as a career,” she said. “The orders were overwhelming.”

But even more stunning than her success, Renny said, was the content of the letters she received thanking her for publishing. People would write how her recipes had saved their life; nurtured an ill relative; or even allowed them the ability to convince others that they were a whiz in the kitchen.

And much like a good meal, for Renny, Beverly Hills remains an epicurean paradise where dreams really do come true.

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resignation on or near May 2 the council has 60 days to announce a decision, which would be on or about July 4.

An election would have to be scheduled on the next regularly scheduled election, and not less than 114 days from the vacation of the seat.

If no action is taken, there will be a special election to fill the seat.

The next regularly scheduled municipal election coincides with the November presidential election.

The unexpired term will be November 2016 through March 2017. The next election would be for three seats on the council, including the interim seat, on the regular schedule (March 2017).

By law, the clock starts

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new BAA could proceed with its important work, undeterred, doing what many in the community felt the previous leadership failed to do - protect homeowners from brazen developers and illegal construction occurring in their neighborhoods.

“It is sad that Ron Hudson and Bruce Kuyper appear to be more willing to fight people elected to protect Bel-Air residents than they ever were to fight developers trying to illegally push forward construction,” New Board Chair Marcia Hobbs said. “The new Bel-Air Association boardmembers plan to continue doing what they were elected to do, which is be the voice of residents in Bel-Air who don’t have the power to speak out against millionaire megamansion developers and to change the rules that presently exist in the City of Los Angeles that favor excessive development over protection and conservation of neighborhoods.”

That all changed Tuesday, when it was revealed that after Hudson’s suit was dismissed, former BAA counsel Bruce Kuyper filed a similar lawsuit in Downtown L.A. Superior

BEVERLY HILLS Local philanthropist Steve Gordon of Domino Realty recently became a new Business Sponsor and it’s a commitment he takes seriously.

“This is our hometown,” he stated, noting that his wife and children attended Hawthorne.

“We just think Beverly Hills is a special place and being a part of it is everything.”

Gordon, who also spoke at last week’s career days, emphasized the importance of inspiring young minds and giving students job experience.

“We don’t have a future if our kids aren’t educated well,” he added.

ticking when Brien officially resigns.

An election can cost the City an estimated minimum of $200,000, depending on the number of candidates and other factors that cannot be predicted, estimates City Clerk Byron Pope. Sources tell The Courier that costs to mount a campaign can be as much as $150,000.

EDITORS NOTE: The Courier wants to know what you think about the how the new City Councilmember should be selected. Send your comments to vtalbot@bhcourier.com or take our online poll attached to the online version of this article at www.bhcourier.com that will allow readers to vote for either an appointment or an election. Cast your vote today and let the community know how you feel! All votes are cast anonymously.

Court, far away from the West L.A. district where Hudson’s suit was filed.

The nine newly-elected BAA boardmembers (Marcia Wilson Hobbs, Jim Hyman, Maureen Levinson, Dan Love, Jamie Meyer, Steven Myers, Tawny Sanders and Gail Sroloff and Nook Suphamongkhon) are still attempting to regain access to all the items that were taken from the organization’s property by Hudson and former Executive Director Paulette DuBey. DuBey finally returned her BAA computer on Thursday, but all documents and stationary are in Hudson’s possession are still outstanding.

“It’s the same lawsuit Mr. Hudson brought, asking for the same relief in a different court in Downtown LA. So simply put, they did not like the decision, they did not like the Judge and they did not like the venue - Santa Monica Courthouse - so they are in essence forum shopping.” said Fred Rosen, a member of the BAA. Kuyper told The Courier late Tuesday that the suit “was filed to obtain a judicial determination confirming that the ‘special meeting’ purportedly held on March 17 was completely invalid.”

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A N O T H E R B I RT H D AY ! ?

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Jane Wooster Scott, Franco Corelli, Shecky Greene, Skye Pingul, and John Schneider (Apr. 8); Hugh Hefner, Sy Sussman, Jean Paul Belmondo, Kay Goldman, Michael Learned, Keshia Knight-Pullam, and Dennis Stevens (Apr. 9); John Madden, and Steven Seagal (Apr. 10); Eileen Goodman, Joel Grey, Louise Lasser, and Peter Riegert (Apr. 11): Helene An, Montserrat Caballe, David Cassidy, Andy Garcia and David Letterman (Apr. 12); Tom Blumenthal, Al Green, Joanna Garris, Julie York Farb, Ron Perlman and Natan Reches (Apr.13); Julie Christie, Bradford Dillman, Loretta Lynn and John Shea ((Apr. 14).

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Joan Mangum One of my favorite events on the yearly calandar is always the Gypsy Awards luncheon, hosted by the Professional Dancers Society.

Singer/dancer Paula Abdul has been named honoree for its 29th anniversary at The Beverly Hilton on Sunday, April 24.

PDS President Mitzi Gaynor and Board Chair Joni Berry, who also chairs the event, made the announcement and told us that legendary entertainer Dick Van Dyke will receive “The Dance Legacy Award” while veteran choreographers Carl Jablonski and Kevin Carlisle will be accorded the “PDS ChoreograPaula Abdul phy Awards” for their countless contributions to dance.

PDS is an affiliate of The Actors Fund of America. This nonprofit corporation was formed to serve the professional dancer, active and inactive, by providing retirement and nursing facilities for dancers on both coasts.

Previous “Gypsy Award” winners include Carol Burnett, Rita Moreno, Ben Vereen, Dick Van Dyke, Angela Lansbury, Carl Reiner, Ann-Margret, Florence Henderson, Mary Tyler Moore, Chita Rivera, Julie Andrews, Leslie Caron and Carol Lawrence.

For information and tickets, visit www.professionaldancerssociety.org or call 310-278-5222. Don’t miss it!

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FASHION L.A.–The Daily Front Row’s 2nd “Fashion L.A. Awards” attracted an “A List” crowd including (above, from left): emcee Nicole Richie and Kate Hydson; Gigi and honoree Bella Hadid; (left photo: honorees Brandon Maxwell and Lady Gaga. Photos

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The Daily Front Row hosted its 2nd annual “Fashion Los Angeles Awards” (the “FLAs”) at the Sunset Tower Hotel.

Sponsored by Maybelline New York, Moroccanoil, Revolve, and Cadillac, this celebrates the visionaries who make the intersection between fashion and Hollywood the most stylish place to be.

Hosted by Nicole Richie, honorees included fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld plus Lady Gaga, Carine Roitfeld, Brandon Maxwell, Eva Chow, Jennifer Meyer, Bella Hadid, Mariel Haenn, Rob Zangardi, Jeanne Yang and Baja East.

Presenters and guests included Alber Elbaz, Gigi Hadid, Kate Hudson, Jennifer Lopez, Keanu Reeves, Jeremy Scott, Alessanda Ambrosio, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Kris Jenner, Kenya Kinski-Jones, Ashley Madekwe, Tobey Maguire, Nicola Peltz, Will Peltz, Lucky Blue Smith, Abel “The Weekend” Tesfaye, Nico Tortorella, Rachel Zoe, and many more. ****** Conservation International hosted 20th Los Angeles Gala Dinner at 3Labs in Culver City to celebrate the transformational impact CI has had around the world for leaving “no stone unturned” to protect the planet for the well-being of humanity. The eventraised funds support this global nonprofit’s work safeguarding the forests, rivers, coasts, oceans and wetlands that provide food and water, sustain economies.

The evening included a musical performance by British singer Laura Mvula, and an after party performance by DJ Tony O. Gillian Wynn was dinner chair and host committee members included Kristin Gore, Lyn and Norman Lear, Louise Linton and Steven Mnuchin, and Edward Norton. Shelli www.nataleethai.com Azoff, Lawrence Bender, former Gov. Gray Davis, 10101 Venice Blvd., Culver City Jason Ritter, Doc Rivers, (310) 202-7013 Katie Stevens, Steve Wynn, 998 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills and Renee Zellweger were (310) 855-9380 among the many guests.

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Any major golf tournament that has been around for 45 years is sure to build up a treasure trove of traditions.

But this years’ ANA Inspiration also captured an impressive list of “firsts” as well.

Previously known as the Kraft Nabisco Championship, the tournament was founded in 1972 by David Foster and Dinah Shore, is reverently referred to by Desert golfers as “The Dinah Shore” and holds the distinction of being the second oldest tournament continuously held at the same course … Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage.

Last year, All Nippon Airways began its sponsorship of what is now known as the ANA Inspiration, retaining two of its unique features: the winner’s jump into Poppy’s Pond – that body of water surrounding the 18th green - and an athletic lure to hundreds of female golfers who travel from all over the world to support, mingle and party with their favorites.

Adding to the ANA Inspiration’s list of first’s was Caitlyn Jenner, the first openly transgender woman to play in the ANA tournament’s one-day proam. And, for those who might think that getting Jenner to play was just a publicitystunt, they only had to watch her perform off the first tee, garnering an eagle on the four-par hole.

It was Abby Wambach, who created the pro-am’s biggest response when she was the first non-golfer to defy tradition and break the sanctity of Poppy’s Pond by taking an unauthorized leap into the water.

There were tfour additional firsts at this year’s ANA Inspiration. These include the winner of the ANA Junior Inspiration receiving the final amateur exemption into the tournament field.

The second new tradition is that the world’s best women athletes, not just golfers, will headline the ANA Inspiring Women in Sports Conference to be held during Inspiration-week.

This year’s participants were Missy Franklin, Jessica Long, Julie Foudy, Lindsey Vonn, Abby Wambach and Kristie Yamaguchi.

Thirdly, this year’s tourney featured a new sport: FootGolf. which melds together European football with golf. It is played with a regulation soccer ball on shortened golf holes with 21-inch diameter cups into the green. Other than that the rules of golf prevail.

Though relatively unheard of, FootGolf has more than 460 certified and accredited participation golf facilities.

The final first: Lydia Ko, the world’s #1 female golfer who strengthened her hold on that ranking with her win at the ANA Inspiration. ****** It’s time to get your Aston Martin out of the garage. The United Way of the Desert has announced that its annual VIP gala, “Shaken, Not Stirred,” will be May 6 at the luxurious RitzCarlton, Rancho Mirage.

Sporting a James Bond theme, the gala will welcome guests to a cocktail reception with signature martinis, and a chef-prepared dinner with wine.

Call 760-323-2731 (ext. 25).

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PUBLIC NOTICES T.S. No.: 9948-0061 TSG Order No.: 7301506942-70 A.P.N.: 4357-006-006 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/29/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 01/10/2007 as Document No.: 20070051670, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: ANNIE GILBAR AND GARY GILBAR, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state).

All right, title and interest con-

veyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the attached legal description. Sale Date & Time: 05/04/2016 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1465 BENEDICT CANYON DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, towit: $1,560,978.14 (Estimated).

Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO

POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy

to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, (800) 758-8052 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.homesearch.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9948-0061.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd.

Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.homesearch.com or Call: (800) 758-8052.

NBS Default Services, LLC, Kim Coker, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if

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In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION THOSE PORTIONS OF SECTIONS 10, AND 11, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 15 WEST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT OF SAID LAND FILED IN THE DISTRICT LAND OFFICE JUNE 25, 1877, DESCRIBED AS A WHOLE AS FOLLOWS:BEGINNING AT THE QUARTER SECTION CORNER, COMMON TO AFORESAID SECTION 10 AND 11, THENCE SOUTH 17 DEGREES 34` 50" WEST 24.19 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 99 DEGREES 04` 07" EAST 194.67 FEET TO A POINT IN THE WESTERLY LINE OF BENEDICT CANYON ROAD, 40 FEET IN WIDTH, SHOWN ON MAP NO. C S 8207, IN THE LINE, NORTH 19, DEGREES 45` 00" EAST 19.92 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT CURVE, CONCAVE WESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 69.36 FEET, THENCE NORTHERLY

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MINERALS RIGHTS IN AND/OR UNDER SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH RIGHT TO ENTER SAID PROPERTY, BY WHIPSTOCKING OR SLANT-DRILL AT ANY POINT OR POINTS NOT NEARER THAN 30 FEET FROM THE SURFACE OF THE LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROSPECTING FOR AND REMOVING OIL, GAS AND/OR MINERALS, FROM THE SAID PROPERTY, AS RESERVED BY MARGUERITE S. BOYLE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, WHO ACQUIRED TITLE AS MARGUERITE S. ANDERSON, IN DEED RECORDED ON DECEMBER 29, 1954 IN BOOK 46497 PAGE 160, OFFICIAL RECORDS. NPP0277023 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 04/08/2016, 04/15/2016, 04/22/2016

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE INVITING BIDS BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Beverly Hills Unified School District, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as “District”, will receive prior to 10:00 AM on the 19 day of April 2016 sealed bids for the award of a Contract for the following: BID NO. 15-16/021: El Rodeo School Make Ready Project All bids shall be made and presented only on the forms presented by the District. Bids shall be received in the Office of the Beverly Hills Unified School District at 255 South Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90212 and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above stated time and place. Any bids received after the time specified above or after any extensions due to material changes shall be returned unopened.

The Contract Time is 90 calendar days.

CONTRACTOR should consult the General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, and General Requirements regarding Milestones and Liquidated Damages.

Bid Documents Bid Documents shall be available for bidders after 10 AM, April 1 2016 from the Beverly Hills Unified School District Website at www.bhusd.org, and at the District’s Facilities and Planning Department 241 Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills CA at (310) 551-5100, Ext. 2390 at no cost to the contractor and to the extent required by Public Contract Code Section 20103.7 on line at the following websites: • • • •

Planwell – C2 Reprographics – www.c2repro.com FW Dodge Mcgraw Hill – www.construction.com iSQFT – www.isqft.com Reed Construction Data – www.reedconstructiondata.com

Additive/ Deductive Bid Alternates (See Section 13 of Instruction to Bidders) If the District has included additive/ deductive alternates, which require all bidders to price as part of their bid, the District will utilize the following method to determine the lowest bidder in accordance with Public Contract Code section 20103.8: The lowest bid shall be the lowest total of the bid prices on the base contract and the following additive or deductive items: 1. Additive/Deductive Item: 2. Additive/Deductive Item: **Note: Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 20103.8, the selection process selected does not preclude the District from using any of the additive or deductive alternates from the Contract after the lowest responsible responsive bidder has been determined.

nated subcontractors on this Project as required by the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act, California Public Contract Code section 4100 et seq.

In accordance with California Public Contract Code section 22300, the District will permit the substitution of securities for any moneys withheld by the District to ensure performance under the Contract. At the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with the District, or with a state or federally chartered bank as the escrow agent, who shall then pay such moneys to the Contractor.

Upon satisfactory completion of the Contract, the securities shall be returned to the Contractor.

Each bidder’s bid must be accompanied by one of the following forms of bidder’s security: (1) cash; (2) a cashier’s check made payable to the District; (3) a certified check made payable to the District; or (4) a bidder’s bond executed by a California admitted surety as defined in Code of Civil Procedure section 995.120, made payable to the District in the form set forth in the Contract Documents.

Such bidder’s security must be in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the maximum amount of bid as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into the proposed Contract, if the same is awarded to such bidder, and will provide the required Performance and Payment Bonds, insurance certificates and any other required documents.

In the event of failure to enter into said Contract or provide the necessary documents, said security will be forfeited.

The Contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 of the Labor Code. The District has obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work in the locality in which this work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Contract. These per diem rates, including holiday and overtime work, as well as employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, and similar purposes, are on file at the District, and are also available from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations.

Pursuant to California Labor Code section 1720 et seq., it shall be mandatory upon the Contractor to whom the Contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractor under such Contractor, to pay not less than the said specified rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the Contract.

A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in the Labor Code, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized

by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

Miscellaneous Information Bids shall be received in the place identified above, and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above-stated time and place.

There will be a mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and job walk at El Rodeo School School at 605 Whittier Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The mandatory pre-bid conference shall commence at 7:00 AM and end at approximately 8:00 AM on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Any Contractor bidding on the Project who is late or fails to attend the entire mandatory job walk and conference will be deemed a non-responsive bidder and will have its bid returned unopened. All attendees will be escorted through the school site by a District Representative. All potential subcontractors planning to submit a bid for the project are also encouraged to attend the pre-bid conference and job walk to become familiar with the conditions of the jobsite and the project requirements. Prospective bidders may not visit the Project Site without making arrangements through Michael Dobrotin of the Program Management firm, Totum Consulting. michael@totumconsulting.com Each bidder shall be a licensed contractor pursuant to the California Business and Professions Code, and be licensed to perform the work called for in the Contract Documents. The successful bidder must possess a valid and active Class ”B” License (General Contractor) at the time of award and throughout the duration of this Contract. The Contractor’s California State License number shall be clearly stated on the bidder’s proposal Subcontractors shall be licensed pursuant to California law for the trades necessary to perform the Work called for in the Contract Documents.

Each bid must strictly conform with and be responsive to the Contract Documents as defined in the General Conditions.

The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding.

Each bidder shall submit with its bid — on the form furnished with the Contract Documents — a list of the desig-

The Contractor and all subcontractors shall furnish certified payroll records as required pursuant Labor Code section 1776 directly to the Labor Commissioner in accordance with Labor Code section 1771.4 on at least on a monthly basis (or more frequently if required by the District or the Labor Commissioner) and in a format prescribed by the Labor Commissioner. Monitoring and enforcement of the prevailing wage laws and related requirements will be performed by the Labor Commissioner/ Department of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE).

No bidder may withdraw any bid for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the date set for the opening of bids.

Separate payment and performance bonds, each in an amount equal to 100% of the total Contract amount, are required, and shall be provided to the District prior to execution of the Contract and shall be in the form set forth in the Contract Documents.

All bonds (Bid, Performance, and Payment) must be issued by a California admitted surety as defined in California Code of Civil Procedure section 995.120.

Where applicable, bidders must meet the requirements set forth in Public Contract Code section 10115 et seq., Military and Veterans Code section 999 et seq. and California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 1896.60 et seq. regarding Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (“DVBE”) Programs. Forms are included in this Bid Package.

Any request for substitutions pursuant to Public Contract Code section 3400 must be made at the time of Bid on the Substitution Request Form set forth in the Contract Documents and included with the bid.

No telephone or facsimile machine will be available to bidders on the District premises at any time.

It is each bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure its bid is timely delivered and received at the location designated as specified above. Any bid received at the designated location after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids shall be returned to the bidder unopened.

Publication Dates: April 1, 2016 and April 8, 2016

Trustee Sale No. : 00000005041645 Title Order No.: 150026177 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/01/2002. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 12/03/2002 as Instrument No. 02 2932066 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: NASSIR EBRAHIMI AND SIMA RASHIDI, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 05/06/2016 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3131 DEEP CANYON, BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210 APN#: 4382-034021 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $1,165,006.48. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bid-

ding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.co m for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000005041645.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 1180 IRON POINT ROAD, SUITE 100 FOLSOM, CA 95630 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.co m BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 03/28/2016 NPP0277315 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 04/08/2016, 04/15/2016, 04/22/2016

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PUBLIC NOTICES Trustee Sale No. : 20110134003620 Title Order No.: 110514887 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/06/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE P R O C E E D I N G AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEx West, L.L.C., as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/28/2006 as Instrument No. 20062618704 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: STEVE FOX AND LUANN ARONSON, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States).

DATE OF SALE: 05/06/2016 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1041 NORTH MARTEL AVENUE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90046 APN#: 5531-022-019 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $1,359,971.96.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and

Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 2 0 11 0 1 3 4 0 0 3 6 2 0 .

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPA-

NY 1180 IRON POINT ROAD, SUITE 100 FOLSOM, CA 95630 916939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 03/25/2016 NPP0277255 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 0 4 / 0 8 / 2 0 1 6 , 04/15/2016, 04/22/2016 —————————— Trustee Sale No. : 00000005448048 Title Order No.: 1 5 0 2 0 8 3 1 7 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 0000000000000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/09/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/18/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1844271 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: RICHARD ASHBEE AND DIANE ASHBEE, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S C H E C K / C A S H EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 04/22/2016 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1251 LAGO VISTA DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210 APN#: 4350-019-012 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty,

expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $6,348,332.30. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that

information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000005448048.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 1180 IRON POINT ROAD, SUITE 100 FOLSOM, CA 95630 916-9390772 www.nationwideposting.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT C O L L E C T O R ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 03/18/2016 NPP0276268 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 03/25/2016, 04/01/2016, 04/08/2016

–––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016077031 The following is/are doing business as: 1) VAMPIRE LOUNGE 2) VAMPIRE LOUNGE & TASTING ROOM 9865 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 9903 Santa Monica Blvd. #775, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Bluebloods, LLC 9903 Santa Monica Blvd. #775, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein March 08, 2016: Jessica Vierra, General Manager: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 30, 2016; Published: April 08, 15, 22, 29, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016077029 The following is/are doing business as: ART BOOT CAMP 1936 S. Crest Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90034; Cheryl A. Perkey 1936 S. Crest Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is con-

ducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein March 30, 2006: Cheryl A. Perkey, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 30, 2016; Published: April 08, 15, 22, 29, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016077030 The following is/are doing business as: CHERYL PERKEY FINE ART 1936 S. Crest Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90034; Cheryl A. Perkey 1936 S. Crest Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 01, 1997: Cheryl A. Perkey, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 30, 2016; Published: April 08, 15, 22, 29, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016077032 The following is/are doing business as: TITAN FINANCIAL SERVICES 1141 Highland Ave. #C, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; Mortgage Bank of California 1141 Highland Ave. #C, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 01, 2015: Michael Dallal, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 30, 2016; Published: April 08, 15, 22, 29, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016077033 The following is/are doing business as: BEVERLY HILLS DENTISTRY 8920 Wilshire Blvd. #701, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Drs. Kevin, Michele, And Shawn Frawley Beverly Hills Dental Group Inc. 8920 Wilshire Blvd. #701, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 19, 2016: Michele L. Frawley, Secretary: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 30, 2016; Published: April 08, 15, 22, 29, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016077034 The following is/are doing business as: GLENDORA PLAZA 1770 S. Barranca Ave., Glendora, CA 91740; Azita Torkan 1401 Westwood Blvd. #320, Los Angeles, CA 90024; Faraz LLC 1401 Westwood Blvd. #320, Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: COPARTNERS, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Azita Torkan, Co-Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 30, 2016; Published: April 08, 15, 22, 29, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016064631 The following is/are doing business as: 1) CREATIVE HOUSE STUDIOS 2) CREATIVE HOUSE ENTERTAINMENT 1546 Marion Dr., Glendale, CA 91205; Rosanna RizzutoDiSalvo 1546 Marion Dr., Glendale, CA 91205; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Rosanna Rizzuto-

DiSalvo, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 16, 2016; Published: April 08, 15, 22, 29, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016081171 The following is/are doing business as: THE BAKER’S CONE 120 S. Palm Dr. #402, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Ronen David Akhavan 120 S. Palm Dr. #402, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Ronen David Akhavan, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 04, 2016; Published: April 08, 15, 22, 29, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016049547 The following is/are doing business as: B4 LITERACY PROJECT 2102 Century Park Lane #416, Los Angeles, CA 90067; Susan Chodakiewitz 220 El Camino Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Renee Suchowiecky 2102 Century Park Lane #416, Los Angeles, CA 90067; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 01, 2016: Susan Chodakiewitz, General Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 01, 2016; Published: March 18, 25, April 01, 08, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016063575 The following is/are doing business as: INSURGE-ENT 8977-1/2 Keith Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069; Insurge-Ent LLC 8977-1/2 Keith Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein March 01, 2016: Rachel Sheedy, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 16, 2016; Published: March 18, 25, April 01, 08, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016053247 The following is/are doing business as: 1) NIRVANA STREET PICTURES 2) NIRVANA STREET FILMS 3) NIRVANA STREET MEDIA 4415 Ambrose Terrace, Los Angeles, CA 90027; Pink Mohawk And A Guitar, Inc. 4415 Ambrose Terrace, Los Angeles, CA 90027; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Sven Nilsson, Vice President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 04, 2016; Published: March 18, 25, April 01, 08, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016063926 The following is/are doing business as: REMOTE STATION ENTERTAINMENT 4232 Dundee Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027; William Norton 4232 Dundee Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: William Norton, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 16, 2016; Published: April 01, 08, 15, 22, 2016 LACC N/C

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PUBLIC NOTICES T.S. No.: 2015-04203-CA A.P.N.:4336-015-006 Property Address: 8920 Dorrington Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90048 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED

NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LU’U Y: KÈM THEO DÂY LÀ BÀN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LU’O’C VÈ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIÈU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/08/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: John F Gross A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 07/12/2007 as Instrument No. 20071652877 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 05/02/2016 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 1,130,021.17 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL

CODE AND AUTHOR- aware that the same IZED TO DO BUSINESS lender may hold more IN THIS STATE: than one mortgage or deed of trust on this propAll right, title, and interest erty. conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the NOTICE OF hereinafter described TRUSTEE'S SALE property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust Note: Because the described as: Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the More fully described in total debt owed, it is possaid Deed of Trust. sible that at the time of the sale the opening bid Street Address or other may be less than the total common designation of debt real property: 8920 Dorrington Ave, West NOTICE TO PROPERTY Hollywood, CA 90048 OWNER: The sale date A.P.N.: 4336-015-006 shown on this notice of sale may be postponed The undersigned Trustee one or more times by the disclaims any liability for mortgagee, beneficiary, any incorrectness of the trustee, or a court, purstreet address or other suant to Section 2924g of common designation, if the California Civil Code. any, shown above.

The law requires that information about trustee The sale will be made, sale postponements be but without covenant or made available to you warranty, expressed or and to the public, as a implied, regarding title, courtesy to those not possession, or encum- present at the sale. If you brances, to pay the wish to learn whether remaining principal sum your sale date has been of the note(s) secured by postponed, and, if applithe Deed of Trust. The cable, the rescheduled total amount of the time and date for the sale unpaid balance of the of this property, you may obligation secured by the call (866)-960-8299 or property to be sold and visit this Internet Web site reasonable estimated http://www.altisource.com costs, expenses and /MortgageServices/Defau advances at the time of ltManagement/TrusteeSe the initial publication of rvices.aspx using the file the Notice of Sale is: number assigned to this $ 1,130,021.17. case 2015-04203-CA. Information about postIf the Trustee is unable to ponements that are very convey title for any rea- short in duration or that son, the successful bid- occur close in time to the der’s sole and exclusive scheduled sale may not remedy shall be the immediately be reflected return of monies paid to in the telephone informathe Trustee, and the suc- tion or on the Internet cessful bidder shall have Web site. The best way no further recourse. to verify postponement information is to attend The beneficiary of the the scheduled sale.

Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the Date: March 16, 2016 undersigned a written Western Progressive, request to commence LLC, as Trustee for beneforeclosure, and the ficiary undersigned caused a C/o 30 Corporate Park, Notice of Default and Suite 450 Election to Sell to be Irvine, CA 92606 recorded in the county Automated Sale where the real property is Information Line: (866) located.

960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSer NOTICE TO POTENTIAL vices/DefaultManagemen BIDDERS: If you are t/TrusteeServices.aspx considering bidding on For Non-Automated Sale this property lien, you Information, call: (866) should understand that 240-3530 there are risks involved in Trustee Sale Assistant bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding WESTERN PROGRESon a lien, not on the prop- SIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTerty itself. Placing the ING AS A DEBT COLhighest bid at a trustee LECTOR ATTEMPTING auction does not auto- TO COLLECT A DEBT. INFORMATION matically entitle you to ANY free and clear ownership OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURof the property. You POSE. should also be aware that the lien being auctioned Published: 04/01/16, off may be a junior lien. If 04/08/16, 04/15/16 you are the highest bidder at the auction, you –––––– are or may be responsible for paying off all liens FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME senior to the lien being STATEMENT 2016 068496 auctioned off, before you The following is/are doing busican receive clear title to ness as: FLORENCE PLAZA IN the property. You are BELL 5130 E. Florence Ave., Bell, CA 90201; Khosrow Ganjianpur encouraged to investigate 6125 San Vicente Blvd. Los the existence, priority, Angeles, CA 90048; The busiand size of outstanding ness is conducted by: AN INDIliens that may exist on VIDUAL registrant(s) has begun this property by contact- to transact business under the ing the county recorder’s name(s) listed herein ON office or a title insurance MARCH 1, 2016: Khosrow company, either of which Ganjianpur, Owner: Statement is may charge you a fee for filed with the County of Los this information. If you Angeles: March 21, 2016; consult either of these Published: March 25, April 1, 8, resources, you should be 15, 2015 LACC N/C

T.S. No.: 2015-03035-CA described as: A.P.N.:8114-017-023 Property Address: 1907 More fully described in Cogswell Road, South El said Deed of Trust.

Monte, CA 91733 Street Address or other common designation of NOTICE OF real property: 1907 TRUSTEE'S SALE Cogswell Road, South El PURSUANT TO CIVIL Monte, CA 91733 CODE § 2923.3(a), THE A.P.N.: 8114-017-023 SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO The undersigned Trustee BELOW IS NOT disclaims any liability for ATTACHED TO THE any incorrectness of the RECORDED COPY OF street address or other THIS DOCUMENT BUT common designation, if ONLY TO THE COPIES any, shown above.

PROVIDED TO THE The sale will be made, TRUSTOR. but without covenant or NOTE: THERE IS A warranty, expressed or SUMMARY OF THE implied, regarding title, or encumINFORMATION IN THIS possession, brances, to pay the DOCUMENT ATTACHED remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN advances at the time of RESUMEN DE LA the initial publication of INFORMACIÓN DE the Notice of Sale is: ESTE DOCUMENTO $ 522,127.28.

TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASY- If the Trustee is unable to ON SA DOKUMENTONG convey title for any reaITO NA NAKALAKIP son, the successful bidLU’U Y: KÈM THEO DÂY der’s sole and exclusive LÀ BÀN TRÌNH BÀY remedy shall be the TÓM LU’O’C VÈ THÔNG return of monies paid to TIN TRONG TÀI LIÈU the Trustee, and the sucNÀY cessful bidder shall have no further recourse.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The beneficiary of the YOU ARE IN DEFAULT Deed of Trust has executUNDER A DEED OF ed and delivered to the TRUST DATED undersigned a written 01/08/2007.

UNLESS request to commence YOU TAKE ACTION TO foreclosure, and the PROTECT YOUR PROP- undersigned caused a ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD Notice of Default and AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF Election to Sell to be YOU NEED AN EXPLA- recorded in the county NATION OF THE where the real property is NATURE OF THE PRO- located.

CEEDING AGAINST NOTICE TO POTENTIAL YOU, YOU SHOULD BIDDERS: If you are CONTACT A LAWYER. considering bidding on this property lien, you Trustor: ANTONIO should understand that ORTEGA, A MARRIED there are risks involved in MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND bidding at a trustee aucSEPARATE PROPERTY tion. You will be bidding AND CESAR ANTHONY on a lien, not on the propORTEGA, A SINGLE erty itself. Placing the MAN AS JOINT TEN- highest bid at a trustee ANTS auction does not autoDuly Appointed Trustee: matically entitle you to Western Progressive, free and clear ownership LLC of the property. You Recorded 01/22/2007 as should also be aware that Instrument No. the lien being auctioned 20070124017 in book ---, off may be a junior lien. If page--- and of Official you are the highest bidRecords in the office of der at the auction, you the Recorder of Los are or may be responsiAngeles County, ble for paying off all liens California, senior to the lien being Date of Sale: 04/21/2016 auctioned off, before you at 11:00 AM can receive clear title to the property. You are Estimated amount of encouraged to investigate unpaid balance and other the existence, priority, charges: $ 522,127.28 and size of outstanding liens that may exist on NOTICE OF this property by contactTRUSTEE'S SALE ing the county recorder’s office or a title insurance WILL SELL AT PUBLIC company, either of which AUCTION TO HIGHEST may charge you a fee for BIDDER FOR CASH, this information. If you CASHIER’S CHECK consult either of these DRAWN ON A STATE OR resources, you should be NATIONAL BANK, A aware that the same CHECK DRAWN BY A lender may hold more STATE OR FEDERAL than one mortgage or CREDIT UNION, OR A deed of trust on this propCHECK DRAWN BY A erty.

STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN NOTICE OF ASSOCIATION, A SAVTRUSTEE'S SALE INGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECI- Note: Because the FIED IN SECTION 5102 Beneficiary reserves the OF THE FINANCIAL right to bid less than the CODE AND AUTHOR- total debt owed, it is posIZED TO DO BUSINESS sible that at the time of IN THIS STATE: the sale the opening bid All right, title, and interest may be less than the total conveyed to and now debt held by the trustee in the hereinafter described NOTICE TO PROPERTY property under and pur- OWNER: The sale date suant to a Deed of Trust shown on this notice of

sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/Defau ltManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2015-03035-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSer vices/DefaultManagemen t/TrusteeServices.aspx For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530 _______________ Trustee Sale Assistant Date: March 8, 2016 WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published: 03/25/16, 04/01/16, 04/08/16 –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016048112 The

following is/are doing business as: TESLA OPEN SPACE FUND 14307 Califa St., Van Nuys, CA 91401; Marina Schwabic 14307 Califa St., Van Nuys, CA 91401; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein November 03, 2015: Marina Schwabic, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 29, 2016; Published: March 18, 25, April 01, 08, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016068013 The following is/are doing business as: CMF HOMEBUILDERS 9903 Santa Monica Blvd. #626, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Construction Management & Funding Inc. 9903 Santa Monica Blvd. #626, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 01, 2014: Ashley Chase Haydel, CFO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 21, 2016; Published: March 25, April 01, 08, 15, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016070059 The following is/are doing business as: 1) W/C : M/C INK. 2) WOLF & CROWN MEDIA COLLECTIVE 123 Pending Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90017; Matthew S. Burkes 530 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein March 22, 2016: Matthew S. Burkes, President/Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 22, 2016; Published: March 25, April 01, 08, 15, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016051720 The following is/are doing business as: SUMP PUMP REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 5819 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; Maxwell D. Harris 5819 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036 The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Maxwell D. Harris, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 03, 2016; Published: March 25, April 01, 08, 15, 2016 LACC N/C

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NO: BC 576552 NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: DODD MITCHELL, an individual, DMD ASSOCIATION, INC., a California Corporation and DOES 1 to 30, inclusive, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: HARVEY VECHERY, an individual AND LINDA VECHERY, an individual NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff.

A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away.

If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

The name and address of the court is: LA Superior Court - County of Los Angeles, Central Division 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: Michael R. Shapiro, 612 North Sepulveda Blvd. Suite 11 Los Angeles, CA 90049 DATE: March 30, 2015 By: Sherri R. Carter, Clerk - Kristina Vargas, Deputy Beverly Hills Courier • Published 03/25/16, 04/01/16, 04/08/16, 04/15/16

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Century Hills, Gated Complex, Tennis, Pool, Gym, 2400 sq/ft., 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath With Chef Kitchen and 3 Parking Spaces Must See - $6,800/mo

Call 310/729-8884

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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. BEVERLYWOOD 1212 S. LA JOLLA

CENTURY PARK EAST

1 BED, 1BATH $3,250MO & $3,400MO Chose from 2 Unobstructed City Views Renovated with newer kitchens Luxurious Baths Jumbo Balconies Carpet & Hardwood

2 BED, 2 BATH, DEN $4,950/MONTH Renovated. City Views Hardwood Floors. Granite Kitchen 2 Jumbo Balconies

3 BED, 2 BATH $5,500/MONTH Renovated. New Kitchen Hardwood Floors 2 Jumbo Balconies PARK PLACE

$3,850 to 4,700/mo.

4BD, 4BA. + Guesthouse 3 BEDROOM, 3.5 BATHS TOP FLOOR DUPLEX $9,900/Month next to CENTURY TOWERS 2397 SQUARE FEET $3,850 to $6,800/mo.

Beverlywood golf course.

New kitchen with granite Available short/long term counter tops, center island CENTURY HILL furnished or unfurnished. and includes all appliances. $6,500 to $7,000/mo.

We have other furnished Fireplace, nice backyard and LE PARC properties short/long term. carport pkng. $4,975/MO. $9,850 to $14,000/mo.

Call 818/203-7019

Call 310/482-8699

—————–––– ————— 1568 NORTH BEVERLY GLEN 3 BEDROOMS+3 BATHS $5,500 PER MONTH

RUSTIC, CONTEMPORARY PRIVATE HOME AMONG NATURE. WITH PRIVATE ENTRANCE FOR THIRD BEDROOM. BACKYARD WITH PATIO NESELLED AMONG HUGE TOWERING TREES. A RETREAT FOR COUPLES,SINGLES OR ARTISTS.

SANDRA LEWIS

AGT. 310-770-4111 BRE 00456048

Must see to appreciate!

all listings are on

FURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

Formal dining rm., hrwd. flrs., central air, fireplace, patio, balcony. $6,000/Month Lease Term Negotiable

On The Westside.

License 00957281

ONE CENTURY $16,000 to $35,000/mo.

BEL AIR CREST $10,000 to $59,000/mo.

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

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NEWLY RENOVATED GORGEOUS 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH Amazing Location $4,300/MO.

8491 FOUNTAIN AVENUE WEST HOLLYWOOD

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WEST HOLLYWOOD

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. LARGE DUPLEX 2 BDRMS + 1 BATH + OFFICE + DEN Large living, dining and breakfast room.

Granite countertops with marble floors and all appliances. Hardwood floors, high ceiling, nicely landscaped yard. $2,800/MO. Call 310/908-1919

Upper front unit.

Hardwood floors, a/c unit, stove, fridge, laundry on premises, 1-parking.

Clean & Convenient.

Cat OK • $1,695/Mo.

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

New Carpet,

Quiet 6-Unit Bldg.

1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

323/658-6151

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Gorgeous Large Studio Apartment —————–––– In Beverly Hills BEVERLY HILLS ADJ or Great Office 9583 ALCOTT ST. Freshly Painted, * SPACIOUS *

With balcony, all new With Central Air, Call 310/741-2156 kitchen counters, lots of Large Walk-in Closet. closet space, central A/C, Includes All Utilities, Private Entrance, LUXURIOUS CONDO HOMES FOR LEASE laundry on each floor, Elevator, 2 parking.

No pets.

10269 SANTA MONICA BLVD., LOS ANGELES, CA 90067 Secured Bldg.+Prkg.

Open Everyday from 11-5pm for Mon. and Thurs. Showings please call 310.926.3884

$2,700 & Up. Call Savley 323/241-7758

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Nonsmoker, No Pets. $1,625/Month 310/247-8929

BEVERLY HILLS —————–––– ADJACENT

GREAT MOVE-IN SPECIAL

19 luxurious condos... just a few steps from the entrance to the upscale and expanding Century City Shopping and Entertainment Center. These elegant residences were built with incredible attention to detail and feature open floor plans. High-end gourmet kitchens individual washers & dryers, master bathrooms with tubs & showers and, in every case, the finest finishers. Amenities includes; Gym, Bike racks, a city view roof deck and most of all, across from some of the best shopping, eateries and theaters on the west side. conveniently adjacent to Clementines.

FLORA HAKIMI 310-498-4054 mshakimi2003@yahoo.com

LEASES STARTING AT $4,250/MO.

BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS 215 N. Almont Dr.

329 S. REXFORD DR 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Approx. 1,800 sq.ft.

Restored Vintage 1930’s Spanish Duplex 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath Newly remodeled with marble

2 BEDROOM $2,550 Large Remodeled Units With Lots of Light In Newer Luxury Building

Granite counter tops, custom cabinets, ample closet space, stove, dishwasher, fridge, A/C, balcony, secured entry, gated parking, gym, laundry, etc...

8560 W. Olympic Bl.

Beverly Hills Schools

Lrg. 3 Bd.+3 Ba.

$3,500/MO. Call 323/933-7564 or 310/210-6518

Lrg. family rm., central air, 2-car garage. $4,150

COMPASS GOLD PROP. Marty: 310/293-2205

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8725 Clifton Way Newly Remodeled

• 1 Bdrm. + Den + 2 Bath •

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Lrg. unit. Balcony, Walk-in closet, intercom entry, laundry facility, elevator, prkg.

• CHARMING & BRIGHT • Close to Cedars, restaurants, shopping & transportation.

• 310/276-1528 •

—————–––– BEVERLY HILLS 221 S. Doheny Dr.

• 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • • • • •

Call 323/456-3832 Spacious, hardwood flrs., huge closets, built-in ————— a/c, dishwasher, pool,

New Hrwd flrs+central floors, new carpets, new BEVERLY HILLS • Updated • air, bright, all brand new windows. Granite counters, 2 Bdrm.+11/2 Bath kitch. appl. w/ w/d, lush central air/heat, fireplace, 1st floor, hardwood backyard dining area, floors, A/C units, small basement, 2-car wet-bar, laundry facility and 2 car-port parking. patio, covered parking. garage. $4,900/Mo.

435 S. Maple Dr.

* BEVERLY HILLS *

Great Location! $2,350/Month

310/948-4725

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elevator, controlled access, laundry facilities. No pets.

424/343-0015 Great Location!

—————–––– ROBERTSON/BURTON WAY

IMMACULATE LARGE SINGLE

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 926 S. BEDFORD ST. w/Full Kitchen + Fridge

1017 S. SHERBOURNE NEWLY REMODELED Very Private & Spacious LUXURY UNIT 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH LIGHT AND BRIGHT upper unit with breakfast 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH and formal dining room. newly remodeled on second Yard, laundry & parking. floor with A/C and 2 parking.

6ft & 7ft Closet space.

ELEVATOR, laundry rm, gated, quiet, no pets, no smoiking building.

320 S. Clark Dr. $3,500/MO. $2,350/MO. Call 323/252-5600 Call 213/804-3761 Sam: 310/422-6026

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SANTA MONICA

440 UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

LAFAYETTE PARK

CULVER CITY WESTWOOD Newly Remodeled BRENTWOOD 427 Montana Ave. 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e .

1370 Veteran Ave. The Carlton 3830 Vinton Ave. 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. 1 Bd.+Den+1.5 Ba. •• • • • •• •• ••• • Penthouse • 11666 Goshen Ave. • •SINGLE 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath •• •• • • • • • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • ( • ) ( • ) Panoramic Views! ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) • • • •••••• •••• •••• • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • Single Single Granite counter tops, stainLots of light, Single + 1 Ba.

private, hrwd. flrs.

• • • • • • • • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • French doors in bdrm. to • patio overlooking pool • • GORGEOUS UNITS •

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

Central air, 310/312-9871 pool, elevator, Shopping & Dining in on-site laundry, Brentwood Village intercom entry.

320 N. La Peer Dr.

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• 310/246-0290 • 11640 Kiowa Ave. CLOSE TO S H O P S & D I N I N G •••••••• Newly Updated

————— ROBERTSON/BURTON WAY

IMMACULATE LARGE SINGLE

2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

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Balcony, dishwasher, w/Full Kitchen + Fridge a/c, heated pool, WiFi, 6ft & 7ft Closet space. elevator controlled ELEVATOR, laundry rm, access, on-site laundry, gated, quiet, no pets, parking. Close to no smoiking building.

Brentwood Village, 320 S. Clark Dr. Shops & Restaurants.

Call 323/252-5600

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Controlled access,

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519 S. Barrington Ave.

• • •• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •• ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚ •• •• 2 Bdrm. + 1.5 Bath • •• •

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310/820-8584 • Jr. Executive — ————––––

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WEST L.A.

Rooftop pool, 1628 Westgate Ave. ~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~ deck, central air, B r i g h t & A i r y. to Cedars/shops/trans. elevator, intercom Dishwasher, entry, on-sight laundry, 310/247-8689 Intercom entry, on-sight gym, parking. parking, on-sight Border of • Free WiFi Access • laundry facility.

BEVERLY HILLS ~ 310/476-3824 ~ Close to transportation.

321 S. Sherbourne Dr. BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE 310/820-1810

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Fireplace, balcony, Laundry facility, elevator, laundry parking. wet bar, dishwasher, facility, parking.

Close to shopping, laundry facility, • 310/247-8689 • dining & elevator, parking.

Close to Cedars-Sinai, transportation.

Close to shops+dining.

Beverly Center & Please Call:

310/479-0700

granite counters, microwave, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, parking & WiFi. Very close to UCLA & Westwood Village.

310/208-5166

————–––– ————— — **CENTURY CITY** 2220 S. Beverly Glen

323/851-3790

countertops, stone entry, pool, health club, spa.

• Free WiFi Access • • Close to UCLA • 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. L.A., 90024 Contact Mgr.:

• 310/864-0319 •

**CENTURY CITY** 2220 S. Beverly Glen

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Balcony, controlled access, parking, New hardwood flrs., elevator, on-site laundry. granite counters, Close to shopping, stainless steel appl., great restaurants alcove fireplace, and Metro. fridge, laundry facility, 213/732-9849 gated parking, intercom entry, WiFi and more.

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• 310/552-8064 • Rooftop jacuzzi with panoramic city views.

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* HOLLYWOOD * • Lots of • 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. •Character & Charm!• * * * * * Glass Fireplace • Single Newly Remodeled. * * * * * New hardwood flrs., Newly Remodeled granite counters, Great Views stainless steel appl., Great views, controlled alcove fireplace, access, balcony, fridge, laundry facility, elevator, lrg. pool, gated parking, intercom prkg, on-sight laundry. entry, WiFi and more.

H IKING IN R UNYON • 310/552-8064 • C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD Rooftop jacuzzi B OWL /N IGHTLIFE . with panoramic 323/467-8172 city views

• • • • • Newly Remodeled.

• 2 Bd.+2 Ba.

213/385-4751

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L.A.’S FINEST, • MID-WILSHIRE MOST LUXURIOUS • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • 340 S. St. Andrews Pl. APT. RENTAL • • • • • * * * * * * •• • • Spacious • • Lots of • • “The Mission” Character & Charm! 1 Bdrm +1.5 Bath • Westwood • Glass Fireplace • • • • •

• • • • • • • Spacious • • 6-Month Lease Avail.

W E S T L .

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• Jr. 1 Bdrm. • • BRENTWOOD • * * * * * * •• • • 922 S. Barrington Av. 1433 Brockton Ave. Every Extra Luxury Spacious Balcony, controlled custom cabinets, granite • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Bachelor access, a/c, stove,

310/826-0541

550 Veteran Ave.

Granite counters, dishwasher, balcony, stove, W E S T W O O D • • • • • intercom-entry, on-site 1409 Midvale Ave. • 2 B d . + 2 B a . laundry, parking.

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Trendy Robertson Bl.

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• • • • • Very close to UCLA • S i n g l e

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WiFi, a/c, intercom entry, laundry facility, 310/531-3992 ^^^^^ 310/472-8915 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath elevator, parking, pool.

CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., Dishwasher, a/c, BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. B R E N T W O O D SHOPPING & 1 BLK. controlled access, 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. 11730 SUNSET BLVD. TO WESTWOOD PARK. on-site parking ( • • • ----- • • • ) 310/478-8616 NEWLY REMODELED & laundry facility.

2 Bdrm. + 1.5 Bath • • • • • Good closet space, a/c, elevator, dishwasher, controlled access. Close

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310/826-4600 Bright unit.

Old World Charm!

Bright, intercom entry, Dishwasher, On-site WEST L.A. laundry, parking. fridge, stove, laundry fac.

1236 Amhearst Ave. Close to CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS • Spacious Units • Brentwood Village. & SHOPPING.

1 Bd.+Den+1.5 Ba.

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W E S T L . A . WiFi, pool, elevator, & Westwood Village. • B a c h e l o r Controlled access, 310/208-5166 • 310/826-4889 • 12333 TeXaS Ave. controlled access, onlaundry facility. sight laundry, parking.

1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Utilities Included.

C l o s e t o U . C . L . A . • WESTWOOD •

BEVERLY HILLS BRENTWOOD

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• •

•• • • • less steel appliances, •••• • • air conditioned, new • • Close to Beach.

Balcony, air conditioning Pool, sauna, Wifi, Bright, controlled intercom entry, 310/394-7132 hrwd. flrs., designer dishwasher, controlled access, balcony, elevator, on-site finishes, balcony, ceiling access bldg., WiFi, pool, elevator, SANTA MONICA laundry, parking. fan, elevator, controlled • S p a c i o u s • laundry facility, prkg. pool, on-sight laundry, All Utilities Paid. access. Fitness ctr, yoga gym, parking.

3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Close To U.C.L.A. 310/841-2367 room, wi-fi, skyview Approx. 1,100sf.

310/477-6885 310/477-6856 Patio, dishwasher, lounge w/ outdoor fireClose to U.C.L.A. • MIRACLE MILE • on-site laundry, parking. • WESTWOOD • place, laundry facilities.

615 S. Cochran Ave. C LOSE TO S CHOOL , 10933 Rochester Ave. Easy freeway access • WESTWOOD • • Single • F REEWAY & Jr. Executive 213/382-102 1 550 Veteran Ave. T RANSPORTATION .

Controlled access, ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 310/449-1100 on-sight laundry, ••••• 2600 Virginia Ave. Spacious a/c, fireplace, a/c unit, kitchenette. LOS ANGELES pool, controlled access, • 2 B d . + 2 B a .

401 S. HOOVER St. 323/937-9126 • laundry fac., prkg.

• • • • • • • • Close to Museums, W E S T L . A . • Free WiFi Access • • 1 B d . + 1 B a .

• 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. The Grove 1343 Carmelina Ave. 310/473-5061 • • • • • • Single & Restaurants.

- 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Very spacious, • Bright Unit • • • • • • • • • W E S T W O O D granite counters, H O L LY W O O D Control access, pool, On-site laundry, 1380 Midvale Ave. • microwave, intercom 1769-1775 on-site parking. dishwasher, elevator, • • • • • entry, on-sight launClose to N. Sycamore Av. on-site laundry 1 Bd.+1 Ba. transportation. dry, parking & WiFi. • • • • • and parking.

Single

( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) garage, laundry facility.

www. bhcourier .com

468 BAGS WANTED

WANTED

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

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

TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

BEVERLY HILLS

S E RV I C E

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ANTIQUES / JEWELRY

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY

BUY & SELL

BUY & SELL

GRAND ESTATE SALE! TONS of EVERYTHING

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Mid-Century & Traditional; Mahog.

Din. Suite; Mahog. Bdrm Suite; 5 Sets China; Sterling, Crystal, Waterford, Orrefors, Retro Barware; Georges Briard, 80’s LPs; Books; Patio Furn; TONS of Retro Kitchen Stuff; Plants, Ladies’ Dsnr. Clothes, Furs; Toys; Pool Table; On & on, 5,500 sq. ft!

B E V E R L Y

H I L L S

Buyers and Sellers of High-End Jewelry & Watches

SATURDAY & SUNDAY APRIL 9 & 10 • 9:30-3:30

12733 SUNSET BLVD.

9615 Brighton Way Suite #325 I Beverly Hills, CA 90210 by appointment 310.273.8174 I www.mizrahidiamonds.com

LOS ANGELES, CA 90049 Pix@EstateSales.net Please, no early birds!

Classic Rolls-Royce 1988 Silver Spur

Magnificent color combo Ext: cream white+beige canvas top, Int: beige leather. 75,000 miles. $15,500 OBO

We File &

Publish DBA’s Call George at 310-278-1322 ANTIQUES / JEWELRY

Conference Table

Beautiful one-of-akind contemporary conference table.

Emerald-jade w/ midnight sky Avonite.

9'x4' seats 10.

We pay top dollar for your scrap gold, jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, watches and coins. We also consider purchasing rare or antique items.

BUY & SELL

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310/645-2284

507 AUTOS WANTED

WE BUY CARS HIGH-END & CLASSIC CAR CALL ERIC 310/345-1487

201 South Beverly Drive, Beverly Hillls 310-550-5755

store license # 19101172

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CONTRACTORS

The Town & Country Builder r

General Contractor by Basile Serving the Westside Since 1983 License # 441191

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Brick • Block • Stone • Pool Decks • Driveways Retaining Walls • Garden Walls • Walkways Foundations • Drainage Repair Hillside Specialist • Room Additions ------------------------------------Insured • Bonded / Residential • Commercial

H&L HANDYMAN and MAINTENANCE

~ F REE ESTIMATES ~ 310-578-7108

or 661/886-9440

www.elaninnovativeconstruction.com General Building Contractor

“FREE ESTIMATE” Call 310-294-6866

Lic. No. 953274

Will Donate Part of the proceed to Charity/organization/schools of your choice.

CONTRACTOR

• AC • CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONTRACTOR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

REMODELING & NEW ADDITIONS

HANDYMAN

• HANDYMAN • • Home Repairs • Remodeling • Carpentry

• Ceramic Tile • Plumbing Painting • Plumbing Tiling • Electric • Drywall • Drywall • Painting Remodel & Demolition • • Plaster • Wallpaper Hauling, Remove and • Call Dave • Replace Carpet.

Cell: 213/300-0223 Residential & Commercial Cleaning. Shampoo Carpet.

323/651-1832 Property Management.

HUGO: 310/204-6107

- New Home Construction - Smart Homes - Environmentally Friendly Pointers - Help with your ideal design through wide variety of floor plans & innovative features

SUDOKU

HANDY PEOPLE

All Your Masonry Needs!

ELAN INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION

BEVERLY HILLS

D I R E C T O R Y

No Job Too BIG or Too small!

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Need Any Repairs or Remodeling!

Room additions, Painting, Kitchens/Baths, Tile/Flooring, Woodwork, Decks, A/C-Plumbing, Lighting/Electrical, Concrete/Brick/Stone, Doors/Windows/Screens.

We Also Provide Handyman Services!

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Reliable, No Short Cuts • Serving B.H. for 32 Yrs. Call Manny: 310/729-9612 LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED

To Advertise Your Business Call 310-278-1322 www.bhcourier.com

• Senior Discounts

MARBLE

RESTORATION

SUDOKU ANSWER 04/01/16 ISSUE

GOLD COAST ~ MARBLE ~ • Marble Polishing • Sealing • Floor Restoration • Grout Cleaning Call For Free Estimate:

• WHITNEY'S • ELECTRICAL AND HANDYMAN SERVICE Lamps, Fixtures, Etc...

FREE Estimates

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310.278.5380

Big and small jobs.

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Immediate Response Excellent reference.

818/348-3266 • 818/801-9503 • Cell: 818/422-9493 • • Member of BBB • REAL ESTATE AGENTS/SELLERS, PREP YOUR PROPERTY.

PAINTING

PAINTING

PUZZLE ANSWER

Call Robert at CLOCK REPAIRS

Nichols’ Clock & Watch Repair • Antique Clock Repair • House Calls Available • Complete Watch Repair Specializing in grandfather clocks, mantle clocks, wall clocks, cuckoo clocks

Mark Nichols 818.207-8915 ncwrepair@yahoo.com

ELECTRIC

805-252-2122

CARE HANDYMAN ELECTRIC SERVICES All Electrical Needs!

Residential/Commercial Expert Repair Small Jobs OK Fully Insured All Work Guaranteed! www.careelectric.net

310/901-9411 Lic.# 568446

HONEST and RELIABLE No job too Big but not too Small

310/653-2551

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RAFAEL PAINTING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Residential/Commercial Quality Custom Painting References Available.

YALE

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Interior/Exterior

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I Have Great Preparation

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BEVERLY HILLS

Chairman 2014 Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs

Guest Editorial by Robert K. Tanenbaum

THE ROAD MORE TIMID While reflecting on the state of our politics, Winston Churchill quipped that the best argument against democracy was to have a 10 minute conversation with the average voter. So too, one can argue, is to witness how elected representatives become compromised and corrupted by cronyism and mindless obeisance to city staff reports.

Recently at City Hall, a confluence of corrupt complicity has become the new normal. It doesn’t take a fiery polemicist to be appalled by the dissolution of the Rule of Law – let’s see why.

It’s been four and a half months since 196 trees were clear cut on the arsenic contaminated soil embracing Parcels denoted 12 and 13, located in the area between the south side of Santa Monica Boulevard and Civic Center Drive, stretching out eastward from City Hall for approximately five acres. All of the clear cutting was done in violation of the state’s EPA Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) directives. City Manager Mahdi Aluzri, senior staff, and the city attorney, all were on notice that the DTSC is the lead agency that regulates and monitors contamination present on all land, public and private, and is responsible for monitoring the soil conditions and overseeing any work that takes place on Parcels 12 and 13, the arsenic contaminated strip.

From as early as June 17, 2015, up through Nov. 18, the city manager and his team were noticed in writing and verbally by DTSC that No Clean Up would be permitted on the site without DTSC approval that would also require its oversight, management, and supervision. Nevertheless, despite these DTSC admonitions, the city manager permitted the clear cutting to occur on Nov. 21-22. Significant to note that City Manager Aluzri for the first time finally notified the members of the Beverly Hills City Council at 5:22 p.m. on Nov. 20, the early evening before the chop down was to occur. In his after-hours notice, Mr. Aluzri advised that the trees would be cut down soon, knowing that it was to occur the next morning on Nov. 21.

In the weeks following the wrongful clear cutting, the city manager created and disseminated, in concert with senior staff, a false narrative that was told to the public and councilmembers which bespoke deceitful misrepresentations, to wit: “the trees were on private property and the City had to give a permit to the property owner.” In fact, no permit was ever given. Both the toxic contaminated private and public property are under the jurisdiction of DTSC which Mr.

property are under the jurisdiction of DTSC which Mr. Aluzri was well aware. Also, in excess of 92 trees were situated on public property.

The city manager well knew that the public message was false and disseminated it with reckless disregard for the truth.

Yet, in an interview with The Courier that appeared on March 18, Councilmember Julian Gold described, in substance, City Manager Mahdi Aluzri as a “great new leader.” Mr. Aluzri violated and ignored state mandates, failed to notice councilmembers in a timely fashion about the clear cutting, and then falsely informed the public about the entire misadventure.

On Jan. 5, the city attorney submitted an alleged investigative report regarding the matter. When asked to reveal the depth and scope of its investigation, the City Attorney disclosed that the only individuals inquired of were the lawyer for the property owner, Lyn Konheim, and senior staff members at City Hall.

No one from DTSC was spoken to and the City Attorney report was devoid of the unequivocal admonitions and directives issued by DTSC. At the public hearing on January 5, 2016, and thereafter, Councilmember Willie Brien praised and supported the city attorney’s report, the City Manager Aluzri, and property owner Lyn Konheim.

Most recently, after a meeting with Mayor John Mirisch on March 18, residents in attendance requested a meeting with the city manager in the mayor’s office. During the week of March 21, the residents were informed by Mayor Mirisch that he had arranged a meeting with Mr. Aluzri scheduled for 11 a.m. on March 30. By week’s end, Mr. Aluzri changed his mind and cancelled, alleging that a special counsel is going to be hired to investigate the matter.

To date, as of this writing, no one at City Hall has been held accountable. It’s just business as usual.

Julian Gold’s praise of Mr. Aluzri in The Courier interview of March 18, sends a sad message to the public as does Willie Brien’s comments regarding Mr. Aluzri and his support for the city attorney report of Jan. 5: principles, integrity, and excellence in job performance may be fine aspirationally, but don’t let them get in the way of friendship and cronyism.

Gold and Brien may choose the road more timid but those committed to the Rule of Law will remain bold and assertive demanding justice.

Robert K. Tanenbaum is a world-renowned, best-selling author and former mayor of Beverly Hills

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR As residents, the Akhtarzad family is endorsing the Beverly Hills Garden & Open Space initiative on the November ballot. We believe it is the right thing for our City. The Beverly Hilton site has long needed revitalization and the prepared initiative greatly improves the plans for the site. Residents have a chance to have a say on what they would prefer–two buildings or one building with a garden. Through this petition, it places the initiative on the ballot. That being said, we believe we have nothing to and might have something to gain.

Kourosh Akhtarzad and Family ****** A circulator for the petition to put the revised Beverly Hilton Plan on the ballot in November knocked on my door yesterday. He told me that this would be the tallest building in Beverly Hills and, with the initiative, the residents can decide if they want this 26 story project.

I signed the petition and then asked him why The Beverly Hilton would want to put it on the ballot and risk denial when it already had City approval. He did not know the answer but called someone from my doorstep to get the answer for me. I was told that the project has not been approved by the City. Finding out that my original understanding was incorrect, I immediately scratched my name off of the petition.

If you do not want to see a new, 26 story building, then don't sign the petition. Why risk skewed and deceptive information and downright spin regarding this project which may lull enough voters to get this revised project passed, especially since the City has not given its approval.

Have we ever seen a developer present an accurate and honest presentation of an oversized project to Christine Skirmuntt Ford the voters?

Editor’s Note: In 2008 voters approved an 8story building on Wilshire Boulevard and Merv Griffin Way and an 18-story building on Santa Monica. This new initiative is to move the 8-story building from Wilshire to the top of the 18-story building on Santa Monica. Replacing the Wilshire building will be a 1.7-acre garden with a recorded covenant that the garden will always be available for public use. ****** To the residents of Beverly Hills, given what has been going on in our City over last six to eight months (but actually longer), I have created a new series for the mass media.

Being a comedy drama, it is a series based upon The Beverly Hillbillies. However, this one is not abouton the people moving to Beverly Hills because the made a lot of money from the oil and gas industry.

No, this one is due to the development overbuilding of our City that was part of its Centennial and put in place 30 years before by former Mayor Richard Stone !!

There are rules and restrictions for building heights in Beverly Hills. Now case after case has come to the City Administration and the City Council (e;g Townscape did last Tuesday at the council meeting) that raise questions and issues about the City's rules and restrictions.

And even more since the Hilton “Garden” and Wanda Building among others coming. The City had passed a Sustainability Plan in 2009 and then further approved in 2014 for the near future when the water crisis ends. None of this has happened.

So the new comedy drama is “Beverly Building Bullies” which I have registered.

Stay tuned as this will be a big success for all the residents.

Dr. Woodrow W. Clark II

Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Apr. 8). This will be an ambitious time for you, as you see gleaming potential in a situation that's just out of your reach. Education will close the gap. Put your time and money into that in June and don't stop until you have the certificate in your hand. You'll take a road trip, meet like minds and find much inspiration in August. Libra and Pisces adore you.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Go at the project with a mix of two parts logic and one part intuition. Why so heavy on the logic?

Well, you don't want to discount your inner knowing, but you need to test and measure extra carefully on this one.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). You're kind to the one who is kind to you, and also kind to the one who is not. This is further proof that kindness is who you are, and not the means to an end.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your optimism, based on nothing at all, is nonetheless wholehearted. This blind and buoyant optimism is the best kind of optimism you could have today, and you will be richly rewarded for your faith.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Just because you hold a certain belief for many years, that does not make it automatically true. But because this belief has been with you so long, even when you declare it false, it will take some time to fall out of the rotation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Keep the receipts, because there's a good chance there will be some returns later. This isn't about making mistakes; it is about getting closer and closer to the very specific answer to your problem.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). A feeling about a special relationship will come over you this weekend. It may seem to you the whole universe exists just to bring this magic combination together.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Nope, it's not your imagination. You are being tested, and even scored in some way. When you do well, you'll be let deeper into a situation or relationship. This is where all the gold is, by the way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Irritants come in many forms: perfumes, pollen, people. Ultimately, it doesn't matter what or who is to blame. You still have to rise above the irritant. Tolerance will set you free.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your physical sensations are important, but not overly so. Be careful not to magnify their impact on the situation at hand. You'll make gains by being tough, able and focused on the bigger picture.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The worry is positive if it causes you to make an action plan. For that matter, mistakes can be positive, too, and so can arguments. Forward momentum will be caused by disruption.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There is more around to cause alarm than harm. Resolve not to let yourself get so apprehensive keeping you from exploring exciting new avenues.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Grass grows all by itself. Good! You appreciate this landscaping development, but know better than to waste precious energy focusing on what is out of your control.

POLICE BLOTTER These assaults, burglaries, robbery, and grand thefts have been reported by BHPD. Streets are usually indicated by block numbers. Losses in brackets.

ASSAULTS

04/01 241 S. Moreno Dr. 04/02 100 San Vicente Bl. 04/03 9900 Wilshire Bl.

BURGLARIES 03/28 03/28 03/29 03/29 03/30 03/30 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/01

04/03 1100 Wallace Ridge ($120,670)

GRAND THEFTS 12/04 03/16 03/24 03/26 03/26 03/28 03/29 03/30 03/30 03/31

500 Leslie Ln. ($10,000) 400 N. Roxbury ($21,990) 400 N. Rexford Dr. ($5,000) 700 N. Palm Dr. ($48,000) 400 N. Rodeo Dr. ($1,420) 9500 Wilshire Bl. ($1,870) 9500 Wilshire Bl. ($3,820) 300 S. Bedford Dr. ($1,425) 100 S. Roxbury Dr. ($2,200) 100 N. Wetherly Dr. ($1,917)

9200 Wilshire Bl. 9200 Wilshire Bl. 400 S. Maple Dr. ($80) 200 S. Swall Dr. 300 S. Almont Dr. 200 N. Crescent Dr. ($236) 200 N. Crescent Dr. 200 N. Crescent Dr. ($12) 200 S. La Cienega Bl. ($60) ROBBERY 9200 Wilshire Bl. 03/31 400 N Bedford Dr. ($336)

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