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Long John is a 3-year-old terrier chi mix in search of his forever home.

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El Rodeo’s “Kind Club” visited the Board of Education on Tuesday.

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The man responsible for the death of a woman in Beverly Hills was sentenced to rehab.

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April 13, 2018

Branden Williams Still Enmeshed In Effort To Kill Basement Ordinance Despite Statements, Letters, Promises

By Victoria Talbot Realtor Branden Williams is still the man behind the signature-gathering effort for a referendum to repeal the Basement Ordinance, despite a purported apology and resignation letter sent to the Courier by Hilton & Hyland only minutes before this paper went to press last week.

In his supposed resignation letter, Williams claimed he resigned from his position on the committee for the “Beverly Hills Residents for Preserving Property Values.” The sole purpose of that organization is to rescind the Basement Ordinance. The ordinance would preserve the value of homes, property and neighborhoods, as well as preserve the hillsides as a valuable and precious resource.

On Wednesday, Bradley Hertz, an attorney, registered lobbyist and Woodland Hills resident, brought City Clerk Byron Pope 2,966 signatures, according to the count made at City Hall Wednesday afternoon.

The required number of signatures is 10 percent of the registered voters in Beverly Hills, about 2,049 signatures.

Despite Williams’ resignation letter, an undated letter accompanying the signatures authorized Hertz to submit the signatures to Pope for a “Referendum Against an Ordinance Passed by the City Council…,” and directed all correspondence to be addressed to Bradley Hertz.

The letter was signed by Williams.

The Election Code requires the signature be submitted by an elector. An elector is a voter in the City.

Absent Williams’ authorization letter for Hertz to submit the signatures on his behalf, there would have not have been a valid referendum petition.

Hertz is the only known remaining officer of the committee, as an assistant treasurer, since Williams resigned his position as principal and treasurer.

Hertz is not an elector and could not submit the signatures alone.

Williams said to the community in his statement: “When I became aware that my efforts were a concern to some homeowners, I decided that resigning from the committee was in the best interests of everyone. I am

resigning, effective today… A recent article in the Beverly Hills Courier detailed some incidents… I learned from my mistakes… Today I am a respected and reputable member of the Los Angeles real estate community…

I regret any misunderstanding related to my opposition to the Basement Ordinance and look forward to continuing to work with, and for, members of the Beverly Hills community in the future,” wrote Williams.

Williams’ letter came after Hilton & Hyland learned of his actions in a letter from resident Debbie Weiss, signed by over 100 residents from every section of the City, that demanded to know Hilton & Hyland’s position (see ‘BASEMENT ORDINANCE’ page 11)

The BHEF has announced its 2018 Apple Award honorees.

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Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance Celebrates 25 Years On June 17

SWING FOR THE FENCES — Dodgers star Yasiel Puig visited Beverly Hills Little League on Monday at the Roxbury Park Community Center for an event benefitting his Wild Horse Children’s Foundation. Pictured, from left: San New LACMA exhibit of David Fernando Mayor Robert Gonzalez (Gonzalez connected Puig with the BHLL Hockney portraits includes local Joan Quinn.

12 after working with him to rehabilitate a park in San Fernando), Puig, Mayor Julian Gold and Vice Mayor John Mirisch. For more, see page 16.

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George Christy, Page 6 Music Rekindles Memories Of Special Moments From The Past, As They Did At This Year’s Greek Easter Picnic Hosted By Jim And Ann Gianopulos, An Annual Event Of 25 Years

CLASSIFIEDS • Announcements • Real Estate • Rentals • Sales • and More

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By Matt Lopez Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines – and get ready to park them on Rodeo Drive.

The Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance is set to return to Beverly Hills on Sunday, June 17 to celebrate

BHUSD Facilities Chief Donald Blake Becomes A Key To Security At Schools

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills Unified School District Facilities Chief Donald Blake is increasingly proving to be quite the asset for the district.

Reporting directly to the Board of Education, Blake, the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of TCDS, Inc., has 45 years of experience in construction and ranks among the top executives in his field. Drawn out of retirement last July to work for the school district, Blake said he was committed to seeing through the reconstruction of the school district – a feat that no one has yet been able to accomplish. However, his role has become so much more than just managing the school-building

bond.

Using his personal connections to former special operatives who have been responsible for the highest levels of security in the county, Blake advised the district last month to contract with a team of experts to provide specialized recommendations on how best to shore up security to prepare for known and unknown safety threats. These consultants have now completed their assessment and are poised to make a presentation (in closed session) to the Board of Education. Subsequently, Blake said, they will then make a presentation to the City Council.

“There are perceptions of (see ‘DONALD BLAKE’ page 19)

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• Real Estate • Birthdays • Letters to the Editor

25 years of the popular Father’s Day tradition.

The event – which remains free for spectators - is expected to welcome more than 30,000 guests to Beverly Hills, offering dads and their (see ‘CONCOURS’ page 12)

LOOK OUT, DWAYNE — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson attended the Rampage world premiere presented by New Line Cinema in association with ASAP Entertainment, at the Microsoft 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 24, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber 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 2018/2019.

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 2018/2019. In some cases fees are proposed for adjustment by 3.6% based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November 2017 to reflect the increase in the City’s costs. In other cases, new fees are proposed to be established or existing fees to be adjusted to reflect a more equitable distribution of costs, or a change in service level.

Most fees would become effective on July 1, 2018.

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 Ani Keshishian at (310) 285-2406.

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 In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Council Chamber is wheelchair accessible and is equipped with audio equipment for the hearing impaired. If you need special assistance to attend this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 285-2400 or TTY (310) 285-6881. Please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting if you require captioning service so that reasonable arrangements can be made.

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Beverly Hills Design Review Commission Could Take On Hillside Review

By Victoria Talbot The Design Review Commission voted unanimously to add the Hillside Area to their mission at a Special Meeting Monday evening in Council Chambers in a 4-0 vote with Commissioner Barry Bernstein recusing.

Following the adoption of the Hillside Ordinance, the City Council expressed a desire for Design Review in the Hillside Area to “further improve the aesthetics of the City’s residential area,” according to the staff report.

Among other decisions the Commission was asked to decide was if they would have the same findings as in the Central Area; should they review accessory elements such as retaining walls, fences, pools, landscaping and lighting; and if they should consider Trousdale Estates.

Public comment was unanimous that Trousdale be exempted because the Trousdale Ordinance protects them, but that the full measure of Design Review be invoked for Hillside projects. Alan Berlin, president of the Trousdale Homeowners’ Association and his wife Frida, with HOA secretary Karen Platt, pointed out that the Trousdale Ordinance is strictly enforced and that it prohibits

building off the level pad, limits grading, and protects views, character and scale.

Hillside residents asked that the Commission review all sides of Hillside lots, rather than just the street-facing side, pointing out that on the hillsides, properties can be seen from many different elevations and sides. They asked the Commission to review accessory structures, pools and retaining walls. “Developers come and go, and the residents are left with what remains,” said Frannie Rennie, a longtime resident of Coldwater Canyon.

Design review elements from surrounding cities including Laguna Beach, Santa Barbara, San Diego and others include findings that the project, “enhance the quality of life of existing and future residents by the preservation and protection of the natural hillside character of the existing neighborhoods, “or “protect the unique and special natural features and aesthetic qualities of the hillside areas,” and “encourage the innovative integration of these features into the project design.”

One example has findings that “minimizes the removal of significant mature vegetation and natural features to the greatest extent possible,” while another is that the projects

“respect the existing views to the hillsides, and the privacy of the adjacent homes.”

The Commission expressed strong support for the measure, though they were aware that Hillside review would significantly impact their work load.

They voted to exempt Trousdale from Design Review.

They will not limit their review to street-facing facades.

They will create new findings, focus on retaining walls and build on the existing findings for the Central part of the City. Accessory elements will be considered and holistically included in an overall site plan.

For smaller elements, they will have staff level review. The Commission voted that projects are eligible for staff-level review in Tract One or commission-level, Tract Two, will apply, though the City’s Style Guide should be updated to reflect hillside design elements.

The establishment of Hillside Design Review is in preliminary stages and implementation will require an amendment to the Municipal Code to allow for residential design review outside the contiguous Central Area of the City.

The responses will be forwarded to the Planning Commission for further consideration.

A LITTLE LONG – Long John is a 3-year-old, 4-pound terrier chi mix who is looking for his forever home. He is very sweet and ready for adoption today. For more information on how to adopt Long John, visit www.shelterhopepetshop.org.

Temple Emanuel’s Beverly Hills Ball is Sold Out! The 11th Annual Beverly Hills Ball, on Wednesday, April 25th, 2018, honoring Judie Fenton and Jan & Alan Block is sold out.

“The overwhelming support and outpouring of love for our honorees exceeded our wildest expectations!” stated Temple Emanuel President, Barry Brucker.

Friends can support the honorees through the on-line auction at www.tebh.org/auction and Tribute Journal at www.beverlyhillsball.com.

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Man Found Responsible For Death Of Woman In Beverly Hills Sentenced To Rehab

KINDNESS IS KEY–El Rodeo 4th and 5th grade Kind Club members shared a message with the Board of Education on Tuesday about the importance of kindness. “We don’t want anyone to ever feel like they don’t belong,” said one member of the Kind Club, an empowerment group for girls. Pictured, front row, from left: Ashley Pirian, Shira Hazany, Sophie Zalinka, Sabrina Niku, Audrey Rahimi, Sofia Giovine, Mathila Kohanim and Liora Boroumand; middle row: Sienna Sitomer, Ariella Omrany, Jillian Samadi, Isabella Kadz, Phebie Krevoy and Chaya Mobasser; back row: El Rodeo Principal Kevin Allen, Isabella Naufal, Amelia Lanzer, Olympia Lifson, El Rodeo 4th grade teacher and Kind Club leader Lindsey Houlberg, and El Rodeo Assistant Principal Kevin Painter.

Beverly Hills Police Arrest Three Suspects In Attempted Residential Burglary

By Matt Lopez Some Beverly Hills residents got quite a fright Monday night when they noticed police officers patrolling their street and a helicopter overhead.

Three burglary suspects were later arrested that night.

A containment was set up around 9:45 p.m. in the 300 block of South McCarty Drive,

between Wilshire and Olympic boulevards, to search for the suspects, according to the Beverly Hills Police.

One adult male and two juveniles were arrested in the attempted residential burglary, said BHPD Sgt. Giovanni Trejo.

The suspects were found within an hour and arrested, police said. Details of the suspected

burglary were not immediately available.

The man arrested was Phazon Franklin of Los Angeles, for attempted burglary and resisting or delaying a police officer. Trejo said that in addition to the two juveniles arrested, there may also be a fourth suspect involved that the BHPD is investigating.

VOLUNTEERS ARE A CITY’S ANGELS AND BEVERLY HILLS IS PARTICULARLY GIFTED – The City Coucil recognized April as “Volunteer Month” at Tuesday night’s meeting and honored Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Leuning with a proclammation for her efforts as Volunteer Supervisor in the City.

Pictured (from left): Vice Mayor John Mirisch, Mayor Julian Gold, Volunteer Supervisor (and Recreation Supervisor) Jennifer Leuning and City Councilmembers Lili Bosse, Bob Wunderlich and Les Friedman.

Beverly Hills Parents Get Chance To ‘Plug In’ To Handling The Art Of Screen Time This Tuesday

By Laura Coleman In today’s digital-dependent era, finding a balance between real life and the online world can be a real struggle, particularly for parents. ] On Tuesday evening, the Beverly Hills Unified School District will hold its second “Plugged In Parents” event in an effort to help educate and empower parents, this time with featured speaker Anya Kamenetz, NPR reporter and author of the book The Art Of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media & Real Life.

“As BHUSD prepares our students to become 21st century learners, our role as parents is critical to help our children shape their digital personas

and mindset of digital to detailing the dancitizenship,” said gers of what to watch BHUSD parent out for in the digital Kimberly Combs. world and offering Sponsored by the advice, Kamenetz said school district and the her talk will also focus PTA Council, BHUSD on the positive aspects Director of Technology of online media.

Bernadette Lucas said “We use media for the series started with a purpose in our lives. a desire from parents Anya Kamenetz All of these positive to know more about how tech- uses should be things we nology is being used in the model for our kids,” she said, classroom. noting that limit-setting is key.

“It’s not about the technol- “There are issues with media ogy; it’s about equipping [stu- when it displaces other actividents] with the support to real- ties [and that] can be harmful ly thrive,” she emphasized. to emotional and physical Kamenetz, who is the health.” mother of two young children, The free event is on April said that dealing with devices 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Horace and balancing screen time is Mann school’s auditorium. one of the biggest challenges Complimentary refreshments for today’s families. In addition and childcare will be provided.

By Laura Coleman While the pain of childbirth is said to be one of the most excruciating experiences a woman can go through, the pain of losing a child is surely even worse. For Jo Anna Korngute Hall, that tragedy became reality last year when her daughter Natalie Hall died at the age of 24 in Beverly Hills following an overdose. An outgoing, affectionate young woman who was beloved by many (over 600 people attended the funeral), Natalie’s mother has tirelessly sought justice following the death of her daughter.

On Wednesday, Jesse Abell, 27, who was arrested on charges of involuntary manslaughter on June 21, 2017 for his role in Natalie’s death four months prior on Feb. 17, was sentenced in Los Angeles Airport Courthouse to serve one year at the Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Center in Santa Monica. Abell continues to be housed at Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic for the moment.

It’s a small glimmer of justice says Korngute Hall; after all, there is nothing anyone can do to bring Natalie back to life.

“I’m so devastated. She was my best friend,” Korngute Hall said. “She touched so many lives. She was such a light. She was funny, crazy, wacky, silly. She was happy and beautiful and full of energy. She never sat still. She just had something about her that was comical and she brought people together.”

Last September Korngute Hall filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Abell, who procured and helped administer the fentanyl that killed Natalie,

Natalie Hall

and Randi Marla Curtis, the owner of the Beverly Hills residence on the 300 block of South Reeves in which Natalie died. Curtis is the aunt of Matt Curtis, who along with Abell was with Natalie in the hours before, during and after her death.

“To me the biggest crime is they just didn’t save her. They just let her die,” Korngute Hall said. “Natalie OD’d. The first time they brought her back.

They should have kicked her out at that point. She passed out. Went to sleep. Woke up and said I want more. Who would give somebody more when they’d just OD’d? I mean, they had a possible death on their hands and then they stupidly gave her more.”

According Korngute Hall, who pieced together what had happened through text messages on Natalie’s phone, the police investigation, and exchanges with her daughter just before she died, Natalie went over to the Curtis residence a few hours after midnight on Feb. 17 looking for a friend to “cuddle” with.

When Natalie arrived at the residence in the early morning hours she eventually (see ‘BEVERLY HILLS DEATH’ page 19)

Transient Accused of Trespassing On Taylor Swift’s Beverly Hills Property Ordered To Stay Away

By Matt Lopez A transient accused of trespassing on the Beverly Hills home of singer Taylor Swift pleaded no contest and was ordered to stay away from the property, prosecutors said Wednesday.

Justin Christoph Lilly, 23, was sentenced to three days in jail and three years probation in connection with his no contest plea Tuesday to a misdemeanor count of trespassing and refusing to leave private property, according to the L.A. County District Attorney's Office.

Lilly allegedly tried to scale the wall at Swift's property on Sunday afternoon, despite multiple warnings by security officers to leave, and was arrested by Beverly Hills police.

TMZ reported that Swift was not at the home at the time. The 28-year-old entertainer purchased the mansion, which was once owned by movie mogul Samuel L. Goldwyn, in 2015.

Lilly was released from jail around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, according to jail records.

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2018 Apple Award Honorees Named, Celebration To Be Held April 25

FUN RUN–El Rodeo held its annual Fun Run this week, and what a celebration it was.

With food, music, and of course, running, the entire school had a wonderful time.

Pictured (from left): Eli Biehl, Charlie McDermott, Emma Newman, Julia Kamara, Taylor Fuchs, and Noah Abramov.

Retailers Cheer Bosse For Helping Restore Parking To South Santa Monica

By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills City Council has given the go-ahead to restore the parking meters on South Santa Monica Boulevard, on both sides of the street, after they were removed in 2016 so traffic could be rerouted to accommodate construction on North Santa Monica Boulevard.

“As a longtime retailer on Little Santa Monica Blvd, I would like to take this opportunity to laud our Councilmember and two-time Mayor Lili Bosse for rescuing us from desperation,” wrote Diane Kron of Kron Chocolatier, whose business was impacted by the lack of parking. “At the

City Council meeting, she was our knight in shining armor, understanding that parking must be restored if we are to survive! We all suffered devastating business losses when the meters were removed. The street became a nonstop speedway, the grit and grime increased, the noise level was unbearable at times. Customers went elsewhere because of parking difficulties and unpleasantness. As shop owners we want to survive & keep the charming ambience of Little Santa Monica Boulevard as it should be. Thank you to Lili for being our Champion!” (see ‘SOUTH SANTA MONICA’ page 9)

Transient Charged In Beverly Hills Vandalism On Actress Jaime King’s Car

By Matt Lopez A transient accused of smashing in the car window of actress Jaime King in Beverly Hills – while her 4-year-old son sat inside – is due back in court on April 19 and is facing several criminal counts.

The Courier reported last week on the incident in the 400 block of North Bedford Drive last Wednesday, when Paul Francis Floyd, 47, jumped on King’s Mercedes-Benz and began smashing in the windows.

Beverly Hills Police arrived “within minutes,” according to Lt. Elisabeth Albanese, and detained Floyd, who made his first appearance at the Airport

Courthouse last Friday.

Floyd was charged with a felony count of vandalism with more than $400 in damage, as well as a single misdemeanor count of vandalism under $400, battery and cruelty to a child by endangering health.

Floyd pleaded not guilty and is due to appear back in court on April 19.

King, who is known for her role on the former CW network show Hart of Dixie, posted on her Instagram account after the attack calling it “incredibly violent” and “terrifying” for her and her son.

If convicted, Floyd could face up to five years in jail.

PET CARE FOUNDATION – The Pet Care Foundation, founded by late Courier owner Paula Kent Meehan, held its first Spay and Neuter clinic in Pasadena and it was a big success, with more than 38 cats and dogs being treated. A team of staff and volunteers were on hand with pet goodie bags, flyers, tags and registering microchips. “Everything went so smoothly and fun thanks to all the support and efforts,” said Pet Care Foundation Director Bill Crowe, who went on to thank the backing of the Georgia B. Ridder Foundation.

By Laura Coleman There are few people more impactful in the lives of young people than a talented educator. To celebrate some of Beverly Hills Unified School District’s finest teachers and administrators, on Wednesday, April 25, the district will hold its annual Apple Awards Ceremony.

“The teachers and staff are the backbone of BHUSD. I'm so pleased for the Apple Award recipients to be publicly acknowledged for their outstanding work and dedication to our students,” said Board of Education President Lisa Korbatov.

This year’s Apple Pictured (from left): top row: Alison Norman-Franks, Award winners are: Belinda Maisterra and Chris Hertz; middle row: Beverly Vista Band Emmanuelle Rousseaux, Jocelyn Bresnick and Jory Orchestra teacher Katina Lindsay; bottom row: Josh Glass, Katina Vallens and Vallens, El Rodeo Linda Omansky. kindergarten teacher Norman-Franks, and Director of School Jocelyn Bresnick, El Rodeo instructional Safety Chris Hertz. assistant Linda Omansky, Hawthorne The entire community is invited to kindergarten teacher Jory Lindsay, this free celebration, which will take Horace Mann 1st grade teacher Belinda place at 5 p.m. on April 25 at the Maisterra, K-8 French teacher Beverly Hills High School STC Emmanuelle Rouseaux, Beverly Hills Courtyard. The BHHS Jazz Band is slatHigh School math teacher Josh Glass, ed to begin welcoming guests at 4:45 BHHS intervention specialist Alison p.m.

GEORGE CHRISTY

George Christy

Director Brad Peyton and Breanne Hill

Chi McBride and wife Julissa McBride

Isaiah Crews, Terry Crews, Wynfrey Crews

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Malin Akerman fools around at the Rampage world premiere presented by New Line Cinema in Association with ASAP Entertainment at the Microsoft Theater

A perfect Sunday.

Blue skies and sunshine.

Long-awaited warmth,

after weeks of wintry chill.

An ideal afternoon for

the picnic in a Westside garden with good food, music and folk dancing.

We were at the Greek

Easter togetherness with friends invited by our hosts of 25 years, Ann and Jim Gianopulos. Who gather festive guests that may only see one another at this looked-forward-to fete.

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im, who presides over Paramount Pictures, and wife Ann are royal treasures for those of us who’ve known them over time.

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e were privileged during this springtime picnic to meet and sit with the young Sophia Landers, 12, daughter of Jim’s offspring Despina and musicmaker husband Jay Landers.

Fluent in four languages,

Sophia’s a student at our Le Lycee Francais on Pico Boulevard, and a charmer we all should know.

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ell me … how old are you?," she wondered. “Let me guess … are you 20?”

“Guess again.”

“You can’t be 30,” she

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n his early forties, tall, dark-haired and handsome, Bishop Apostolos could pass for a cinema idol.

Out-of-towners included

shipping heir George Kulukundis from Athens, Peter and Christina Gianopulos from the East.

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“Not possible!”

She offered to serve us a

rom the Bay Area arrived Ann’s mom Bebe McRae, the award-winning realtor in a fetching taupe Chanel frock. Her husband Colin McRae was busy photographing the event. They invited San Francisco’s Gail and Harvey Glaser to join them here.

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mong our local yokels of Greek heritage (or not) were Rita Wilson (husband Tom Hanks busy movie making), her sister Lilly Reeves with broadcaster daughter Carly.

replied in disbelief.

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fter we mentioned our true age, she was aghast.

selection from caterer Ina Poncher’s bountiful buffet.

Delicious spring lamb, moussaka a la Grecque, chicken oregano, and baklava.

he tradition of cracking one red Easter egg on top of another to see who’s egg is the tougher without cracking followed. Everybody likes another try “in hopes” they may have the better egg.

Children

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h i s year, Ann and Jim were honored with the presence of His Grace, B i s h o p Apostolos from the Metropolis of San Francisco, who arrived with our Very Rev. Father John Bakas from our local landmark, the magnificent Saint Sophia G r e e k Orthodox Cathedral.

laughed and played with Jim and Ann’s happy daughters, Nicoletta and Alexa.

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lways with us: the beloved Dawn Knepley, the front-and-center executive assistant to Jim.

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e suggested that Dawn book Jim into appearing on So You Think You Can Dance? Watching him per-

Dwayne Johnson

Ilonka Queen

Jake Lacy

Naomie Harris

Sofia Vergara

form our Greek folk dances so joyously, he would win top prize.

Jim was born to dance.

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e visited with Jim’s daughter, the endearing actress Mimi Gianopulos, Michelle and Michael Chiklis, who reminded that nonGreeks may be invited only by a Greek friend.

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lso: Nancy and Sid Ganis, John Stamos, whose wife Caitlin McHugh is infanticipating. Alex Berliner with his slim and trim daughter Liliana, Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) with husband Ian Gomez, Andrea and Chris Wilson (brother to Rita Wilson).

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and again, bandleader Nondas Evangelatos fired up his Greek musicians to play the ballads many of us grew up with. Which revived heartfelt memories of youth and family.

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usic and fragrances rekindle our souls with remembrances from long ago.

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

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

Health Happenings...

Mobile Stroke Unit Highlights UCLA Health’s Health Fair Today People will be able to learn about UCLA Health’s new Century City medical practice and tour the innovative Mobile Stroke Unit at a Health Fair from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today on the Plaza between 2029-2049, Century Plaza Towers.

Dr. May Nour, medical director of the UCLA Arline and Henry Gluck Stroke Rescue Program, will be on hand to answer questions and discuss the specialized emergency response vehicle that enables the rapid delivery of brain-saving medications to stroke patients who might otherwise face debilitating delays in treatment.

The acute care unit is the first of its kind on the West Coast.

The event will feature free health screenings, fit- Dr. May Nour ness testing, health information, healthy food options, giveaways and prizes.

Attendees will be able to pose for pictures with the Laker Girls and meet animal participants in UCLA Health’s People-Animal Connection program.,

Chrysalis Butterfly Ball To Support Employment Services, Resources For Homeless, Poor The 17th annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball, honoring men and women in the film, TV and music industries who strive for excellence—and supporting Chrysalis’ work to help individuals out of poverty and homelessness by providing the tools and resources necessary to gain employment—will begin at 6 p.m., Saturday, June 2 at a private Mandeville Canyon Estate. The evening features a red carpet and outdoor cocktail reception, followed by dinner at 7:15 p.m., awards ceremony and live music performance.

Since 2002, the Chrysalis Butterfly Ball has raised more than $15 million, which directly funds the organization’s programs and services to create a pathway to selfsufficiency for homeless and low-income individuals.

To purchase tickets call 310-401-9393, email Lori.Simpson@Changelives.org or visit www.changelives.org/butterfly.

Some of the 43 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) therapy dogs and their adults who attended CHLA’s 3rd annual Dog Therapy Appreciation Day Wednesday.

It’s A ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ At CHLA On Wednesday, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) celebrated its Third Annual Dog Therapy Appreciation Day. The date marked a new milestone for the program—three consecutive years of having therapy dogs on duty every single day.

Approximately 43 of the 125 certified dogs in CHLA’s Amerman Family Foundation Dog Therapy Program visited with patients, families and staff at the hospital’s main campus.

Celebrants took part in arts and crafts activities, posed in the photo booth with their favorite therapy dogs and took home toys and books.

Dog therapy is more than just a quick belly rub, say Kate Buhrmaster and Dianne Lahti, who run the program. The dogs have undergone extensive training with their owners to be certified and take part in the program.

The arrival of a dog at a patient’s room is often one of the most anticipated parts of a child’s hospital stay, providing an opportunity for a memorable moment during what is usually a challenging time. Dogs often help motivate children during physical therapy, distract them

Patient Gabby Galarneau, 13, with French bulldog, Ollie. during long or uncomfortable procedures and provide relief for those in pain.

Together, the dog and human volunteers ensure that CHLA has an average of five dogs per day on campus, nearly 1,200 personalized one-on-one patient visits each month, and 73,000 interactions with patients, family members, visitors and staff annually.

The dog therapy program falls under the Pain Management and Palliative Care Program umbrella and is overseen by medical professionals from anesthesiology and critical care medicine.

SUPPORTING THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY—At the eZWay networking fundraiser for the American Cancer Society San Diego Chapter, were from left: Noah Brown, Nikolai Becker, founder of Game Changer Records; Eric Zuley, founder of eZWay network; actress and Beverly Hills resident Kate Linder, who received the eZWay Lifetime Achievement Award, and Carmelita Pittman, who presented a check from The Rose Breast Cancer Society. Also at the event at the Business Expo Center in Anaheim were speakers including Reatha Grey, co-star of Betty White’s Off Their Rockers.

Photo by Adam Douglas

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SOUTH SANTA MONICA (Continued from page 5)

When the decision to remove the parking to mitigate North Santa Monica construction was made, the City covered the meters but left them on the street with the promise that parking would be restored when construction was complete.

Then, the street was restriped with two lanes in each direction and left-turn pockets. South Santa Monica Boulevard became a thoroughfare, which has operated very effectively for the duration of construction, scheduled to be completed by the end of May or early June.

In the interim, however, the City has lost several businesses that suffered economically. Business owners have reported a steep decline in business, and many say they have been clinging to the promise that parking will be restored.

It almost did not happen, because City Staff, Iteris, Inc. traffic and parking consultants and the Traffic & Parking Commission (TPC) presented a plan that would have removed the parking from the south side of the street altogether, despite pleas from the businesses.

Their plan focused on moving traffic effectively, while adding parking – but only on the north side of the street.

Motorists have touted the improved traffic conditions, which have rerouted drivers off North Santa Monica Boulevard extremely effectively – so much so that many have expressed their desire to keep the modifications.

The “hybrid” plan was named because it incorporated elements from Traffic and Parking Commissioners and from several options presented by staff.

That plan would have had two 10foot lanes westbound, two eastbound from Wilshire to Bedford, one 12-foot lane eastbound from Bedford to Beverly Drive, 44 parking spaces on the north side, removal of the eastbound left turn lane at Rodeo Drive, and a passenger loading zone that would accommodate 2-3 vehicles on the south side for loading and rideshare, in addition to the six loading zones created for the duration of the construction.

The plan would be efficient for smoothing traffic but not for business, say the merchants.

The City Council seemed poised to approve the plan, with Councilmembers Robert Wunderlich and Les Friedman commenting first.

Then Bosse spoke.

Bosse visited each one of the businesses on the south side of the street and asked them several questions.

Bosse’s poll of the businesses showed that every single one reported a decline in business they attributed to the loss of parking, and that all of them anxiously awaited the restoration of their parking meters.

The plan that was proposed by City Staff was termed a “pilot program,” a designation that would have allowed the City to avoid CEQA regulations and an Environmental Impact Report.

But when Bosse questioned Deputy Director of Transportation Aaron Kunz and Iteris Vice President Michael Meyer, it was learned that they had not done a circulation test to understand how that proposal would work.

For example, pointed out Bosse, how would a westbound Lyft driver be able to access a loading zone on the south side of the street, and what

impact would that have on traffic?

The vision merchants presented was for calming the speeding traffic, affording a “buffer zone” for pedestrians, reducing the noise, pollution, and the speeding that they feel, drives away shoppers. Only Yves Saint Laurent supported the hybrid solution, but their store has a valet in the alley to serve their clients. Bosse pressed for a date which will be the end of May or beginning of June. She wants six weeks to get it done.

Merchants were thrilled.

Now they will have their meters returned, and crosswalk scrambles will be installed at Camden, Bedford and Rodeo to ease the right-turn burden.

Staff was directed to seek solutions to “straighten out the street,” referring to the zig-zag pattern of meters.

Better Bikes blogger Mark Eliot actually took the City Council to task for not discussing the addition of bike lanes on South Santa Monica Boulevard.

His comments provoked a strong reaction from councilmembers who just awarded bike lanes on North Santa Monica Boulevard, demonstrating definitively that City Council supports cycling.

Business owner James Anderton, who opened WEST only months prior to discovering that the parking was to be removed, has been the face of the merchants for the duration. Anderton closed his store to attend daytime TPC meetings to represent his colleagues on the south.

“As a Beverly Hills merchant and resident, it was gratifying to see the City Council take action in a responsive manner and with urgency to the concerns of the merchants regarding the negative impacts of the loss of parking on our section of Little Santa Monica,” Anderton said. “It sends a positive message that the City government values the input and viability of the small businesses committed to establishing a presence in the golden triangle. I welcome the further ideas presented of developing a longer-term street vision that keeps Little Santa Monica ‘little’ and encourages a neighborhood vibrancy as other parts of LA have achieved in Larchmont, Abbot Kinney or along Montana Avenue.”

Or, as he said to Bosse, “Honest to goodness, your graceful but effective steering of the City Council last evening could serve as a masterclass on leadership.”

In a letter to support their position, the merchants of the south side of the street wrote: “The issue is not the mere existence of parking spaces, or the number of spaces on the street, but perhaps even more significantly the sidewalk ambiance that the lack of buffer parking spaces essentially destroys.”

The City is conducting workshops now for a “Complete Streets” vision that would accommodate all forms of mobility. Visions floated during the evening’s discussion included diagonal parking concepts, two-lanes instead of four, widening sidewalks and creating seating, and making South Santa Monica Boulevard a quintessential pedestrian element in the City.

Complete Streets will have a stall at the Farmers’ Market Earth Day event Sunday and residents are encouraged to stop by or to engage in some of the upcoming opportunities to make their thoughts known about streets. The City of Beverly Hills will be conducting extensive outreach on these issues.

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Rent Stabilization Workshops Begin At Roxbury Park; Meeting Set For Saturday

By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills Community Development Director Susan Healy Keene was at Roxbury Park with Community Preservation Manager Nestor Otazu Wednesday for the first of two scheduled workshops to inform the public about the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO).

A second workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday morning at Roxbury Park and the public is encouraged to attend. The workshops offer valuable information on the status of the RSO, as well as an opportunity to ask questions and connect with City staff about specific issues.

About 100 people attended Wednesday, reflecting both tenants and landlords with questions about the RSO. The discussion provided an overview of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) in its current form, and a window to help determine what will be considered in the final iterations.

Since the RSO was enacted last year 7,701 units have been registered, which has provided the City with a valuable database for the future. The new registration period begins in

October, when landlords are required to report the size of each unit, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, the current monthly rent, if the unit is occupied by a tenant, move in date, original rent amount, the date of the last rent increase.

They are also required to report which utilities are paid by the landlord and the renter, if parking is included and general information about the tenants regarding age (senior or child) and if they are disabled.

Tenants are then able to challenge the information with an appeal of the certified rent amount. There were 98 appeals that led to only three hearings in the first year of the ordinance; most of the appeals, said Keene, were attributed to errors or misunderstanding and were easily rectified.

The workshops will present information on the registration process and inform renters how they can obtain certified rent information about their unit.

They will also provide information on maximum allowable rent increases for Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 tenants, so that renters and landlords know their rights and responsibilities regarding rent increases.

Most renters will experience rent increases based on the CPI or 3 percent, whichever is higher. Rents can be raised once every 12 months with a minimum 30-day notice.

The RSO is still not finalized, and one issue that has not been settled is no-fault eviction. During the facilitated discussions last year, landlords insisted no-fault evictions were necessary to relieve their buildings of unsavory tenants.

However, landlords can evict tenants for cause if there are issues.

Currently, tenants may be evicted without cause with nothing more than a 30-day notice - or a 60-day notice if they have been in the apartment for more than one year.

Many tenants have repeatedly expressed concern that complaints or repair requests could result in an eviction notice. “’No cause’ means ‘lose-lose’,” said one renter.

Keene noted that with any complaints, “you do run the risk of eviction.”

The RSO currently does not protect tenants from being evicted if they report unsatisfactory conditions or ask for repairs or upgrades, leaving the most vulnerable renters at risk,

such as the elderly, disabled or families with children.

The new ordinance does provide relocation fees, however, in the event of a no-cause eviction. For a studio, the relocation fee is $6,193 or $8,193 for a senior citizen, disabled person or minor. One-bedroom fees are $9,148 or $11,148.

And for a two-bedroom or larger unit, relocation fees are $12,394 or $14,394, adjusted annually by the CPI. The fees are meant to offset some of the costs of moving, including first and last month’s rent and a security deposit, utility set up fees, and other costs.

The ordinance sets no minimum livability standards beyond the most basic required by the state of California, which includes running water and heat. Issues such as wear and tear, painting, carpeting, plumbing and heating have not yet been negotiated.

The City has hired HR&A Consulting to assist in setting up the RSO program and the technology to run it. The City is now in the process of hiring a deputy director to administer the program, a vacancy that Keene says they hope to fill in the next few months.

The next step is the analy-

sis of the RSO using the data that has been obtained. HR&A Consulting will look at other methods to determine the maximum allowable rent increases and relocation fees, the possibility of exemptions for duplexes and smaller units, no just cause evictions and other such issues, so they can then report back to the City Council with their recommendations.

It is anticipated that in the future there will be more facilitated discussions and workshops, though no dates have yet been determined.

The RSO has done much to improve the health of the rental community in the City of Beverly Hills, but much more needs to be done. Everyone has a stake in making this a successful ordinance.

The rental community is approximately 61 percent of Beverly Hills’ population, including many young families with children in the schools. It is important to protect the rental community and the rental properties to keep Beverly Hills a diverse and vital community.

For questions, email bhrent@beverlyhills.org or call 310-285-1031.

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Brent Ball Named To Head Kennedy Wilson’s Los Angeles Region

By Victoria Talbot Brent Ball has been named as senior VP of brokerage in the Los Angeles region for Kennedy Wilson, the global real estate investment and services company.

Ball will be based at their Beverly Hills office, 151 S El Camino Dr. A broker, investor and real estate strategist in Los Angeles, he is known and respected for his knowledge, negotiation skills and client service.

Ball “will be responsible for overseeing third-party commercial property investment sales and acquisitions in the $3 million - $20 million range, a highdemand niche that he is ready to

expand here at Kennedy Wilson,” said Ed Sachse, president of Kennedy Wilson’s Property Services Division.

“Beverly Hills Brent Ball is one of the most prestigious places in the world to own or lease commercial real estate, competing with London, Hong Kong, Dubai, and New York City. Every corporate and luxury fashion brand wants to be in the golden triangle, and they’re willing to pay whatever it takes for their spot on Rodeo Drive,” said Ball.

BASEMENT ORDINANCE

by the Basement Ordinance.

Weiss, who has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to protect her home on Loma Linda from the development by Aquilini, and thousands of hours pouring through documents, legal papers, Public Records Requests, planning documents and attending meetings, was out with a volunteer posse to try to educate voters on what the petition actually is going to do.

Now, sources have revealed that Aquilini has hired public relations firm Foley Freisleben LLC, led by Gerald S. Freisleben to represent him. Freisleben has confirmed that all communications on this matter in the future will be through he and his associate, Alex Auerbach.

Through Freisleben, Hertz issued the following statement: “As Branden Williams stated last week, he resigned as the referendum committee’s treasurer and principal officer on April 5. The committee accepted Mr. Williams’ resignation on April 6th and will soon file paperwork with the clerk regarding the committee’s new treasurer and principal officer. In connection with Mr. Williams’ earlier involvement in the referendum, however, he had authorized me to submit the petition on his behalf, which I did.

Once the petition signatures are validated by the city clerk, the City Council will have an opportunity to repeal and revisit the basement ordinance, or to present it to the voters to decide whether the extreme restrictions imposed on property owners by the ordinance are fair and reasonable.”

Freisleben would provide no further comments in response to questions. He offered no explanation as to who the new officers will be nor any explanation for Williams’ behavior.

The petitions will be turned in to the County Registrar-Recorder to validate the signatures on Thursday.

It is unclear what the City’s response will be, but if they succeed, the Basement Ordinance, effective April 6, 2018, could be suspended.

After Williams’ public resignation from the committee, Attorney Ronald Richards, on behalf of himself and a number of Hillside residents who have supported the Basement Ordinance, has raised many legal questions, though it is unclear if the City is going to pursue any legal remedies.

The Basement Ordinance, which took years to create, could be undone, at least for now.

It could also face another flood of election material filled with misinformation in the upcoming November election.

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on the matter.

According to the Department of Real Estate records, Williams is a salesperson whose supervising broker is Hilton & Hyland. He is on a contract basis for the firm, but he is working with a restricted real estate license.

According to public records, Williams has a criminal record for unlawful use of a tear gas weapon and threatening phone calls; but it is not because of his criminal actions that he was sanctioned and disciplined. It was because he failed to disclose to the Department of Real Estate the criminal convictions on his real estate application and attempted to obtain a license by making a material misrepresentation.

After submitting his resignation letter to the Courier, the signature bounty increased from $10 to $25 or more, according to the organization hired to obtain signatures. The company blanketed Beverly Hills with as many as 30 workers being paid at least 25 times the going rate of $1 per signature, according to reports from signature gatherers.

Several residents appeared at Tuesday’s City Council meeting during the public comment period to report allegations of fraud and deceit on the part of the signature gatherers, with one even saying that the signatures were to protect the hillsides. However, City Councilmembers cannot respond to an item that is not on the agenda, except to direct Staff to place it on the agenda for a future meeting.

Besides walking door-to-door, they were gathering on private property located at Bristol Farms, Whole Foods Market, Rite Aid and Ralphs. There were several reports from residents who said they witnessed signature-gatherers refusing to leave when asked by employees.

One resident said the signaturegatherer told her of entering the Public Library and gathering signatures, knowing that it was not authorized, until being asked to leave. Residents also reported they were interrupted while dining in restaurants.

On Sunday, the gatherers set up a table at the Farmers’ Market, in violation of City law. City staff report that they asked them to leave twice and were rebuffed, finally calling the police to forcibly remove them.

Williams has publicly stated he is realtor to Canadian billionaire Francesco Aquilini, owner of the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks. He sold Aquilini the property at 1184 and 1193 Loma Linda Dr. where Aquilini plans to build a home with nine 140-foot long retaining walls, prohibited

TO SEE AND BE SEEN

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THE FASHION OF BEVERLY HILLS CHAMPAGNE TOASTS AT THE WALDORF ASTORIA – On Tuesday night, three-star Michelin Chef Alain Passard partnered with Jean-Georges Vongerichten for a luxurious dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills to celebrate Billecart-Salmon Champagne’s 200th anniversary. The six-course dinner with Champagne pairings marked one of six destinations the 200-year-old family-owned French Champagne house has arranged to visit as part of a global gastronomic tour of celebration. Pictured (from left): Passard and Vongerichten helmed over two dozen chefs to prepare the opulent meal; Beverly Hills resident, philanthropist and businessman Karen Setian with François Roland-Billecart, president of Maison Billecart-Salmon.

HOCKNEY’S LATEST EXHIBITION – Beverly Hills resident Joan Agajanian Quinn is no stranger to sitting for a portrait; after all, some 200 artists have drawn her over the years. Still, when David Hockney, a friend since the 1970’s, called her while she was away in Houston, Texas in October 2013, she immediately booked a ticket home to Los Angeles the following day. Quinn’s ebullient portrait is among 82 displayed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s latest David Hockney exhibition, “82 Portraits and 1 Still-life.” Officially opening to the public on Sunday, the portraits crafted by Hockney – each one painted over the course of a three-day period during which time various friends and colleagues sat in the same chair, on the same platform, with the same curtain behind them – offer a vibrant and intimate view of people with whom he has developed relationships over the past 50 years. Said Quinn: “To be asked to sit for him was incredible. No talking...just working. I had my camera with me, and every time he’d turn around, I’d pull it out and take a picture. It was just fabulous. He’s such a great guy; you just want to work with him as a sitter and be what he wants you to be.”

Installed in chronological order, seen together the portraits feel like a single work as they draw the viewers across his dynamic experience of interacting with his subjects. -Laura Coleman

ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE’S SHERWOOD PRIZES–Beverly Hills couples (from left) Howard and Stephanie Sherwood and Elaine and Larry Sherwood were on hand at the Skirball Center for the awarding of the Anti-Defamation League’s Sherwood Prizes for selected members of the Los Angeles and Palm Springs Police Departments and the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department. The officers were honored by the ADL for their dedication in fighting hate crimes, bigotry and terrorist threats.

CONCOURS

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families a chance to peruse a prestigious selection of vehicles — all while catching glimpses of Hollywood elite among the posh restaurants and designer stores that inhabit Beverly Hills’ most famous street.

Commemorating the show’s 25th anniversary, a special class of silver cars will include some of the most exceptional automobiles in motoring history, each painted silver.

Early entries in this class include coachbuilt beauties like the exceptionally rare 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic by Ghia from the Sydorick collection, supercars such as the 1994 Bugatti EB110 SS from the Mullin Automotive Museum and celebrity owned vehicles like acclaimed director John Frankenheimer’s 1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III from the Petersen Automotive Museum.

“As interest has grown over the last quarter-century, owners of world-class classic and sports cars have specifically chosen our Concours to display their prized vehicles. Our Father’s Day show will reflect the diverse interests of the thousands of families in attendance, dis-

playing only the best from each class.” said Bruce Meyer, Chairman of the Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance.

From its beginnings at Beverly Hills High School to its emergence as a mustattend Father’s Day tradition, the Rodeo Drive Concours has become one of the most eagerly awaited annual events in Los Angeles.

Considered a family tradition for many Angeleños, the show offers a unique experience for car lovers and their families that simply want to enjoy a summer day on one of the most iconic streets in the world.

“The Rodeo Drive Concours is a tradition that brings us all together to spend time with our loved ones, meet celebrities of the automotive world, and of course, admire the most amazing cars, right here in Beverly Hills,” said Beverly Hills Mayor Julian Gold. “I am delighted to be part of the 25th anniversary of the Concours, and I am honored to share it not only with my neighbors, but with the rest of Los Angeles and car lovers from around the world.”

Registration for show vehicles is open now.

To apply, visit: http://rodeodrivebh.com/event/rodeo-drive-concours-delegance/.

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

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L.A. Jewish Film Festival To Kick Off In Beverly Hills With Sammy Davis Jr. Doc The Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival (LAJFF), celebrating its 13th (Bar Mitzvah) year will kick off with a screening of the new documentary Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me at 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 25 at the Ahrya Fine Arts Theater, 8556 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills.

Sam Pollard’s film examines the entertainer who frequently found himself bracketed by the bigotry of white America and the distaste of black America.

He was the most public black figure to embrace Judaism.

Film interview subjects include Billy Crystal, Jerry Lewis, Whoopi Goldberg and Kim Novak.

The evening begins with a 7:15 p.m. red carpet/reception and will be followed by a Q&A with Manny Davis, Sammy Davis Jr.’s son; producer George Schlatter, comedian Tom Dreesen (who opened for Davis) and Burt Boyar. Moderator will be Stan Taffel, Sammy Davis Jr. archivist.

The evening is presented in partnership with the Creative Arts Temple and Rabbi Jerry Cutler, Courier film critic.

“This year we have 27 films from all over the world including documentaries, features and shorts, so there’s something for

Sam Pollard’s Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me, screens April 25.

everyone,” says Hilary Helstein, festival executive director.

Other festival highlights include: • The Samuel Project—8 p.m., Saturday, April 28 at Laemmle’s Music Hall, 9036 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills.

The films stars Ryan Ochoa as Eli, a teenager who learns that his grandfather (Hal Linden) was a Holocaust survivor. Eli uses his grandfather’s story as the subject for a school animated art project.

“It’s a beautiful film for

The Israeli TV drama Commandments makes its North America debut at LAJFF.

those 12 and up,” says Helstein.

Linden will receive the festival’s Marvin Paige Hollywood Legacy Award at the world-premiere screening.

He and the film’s stars Ochoa and Ken Davitian will also take part in a Q&A. The evening is sponsored by the Goldrich Family Foundation and the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust.

• The Commandments—5 p.m., Sunday, April 29 at Laemmle‘s Music Hall.

The festival will screen two episodes of the Israeli drama

Dick Van Dyke, Lin-Manuel Miranda To Be Honored At Geffen’s ‘Backstage’ Fundraiser The Geffen Playhouse will honor legendary stage and screen performer Dick Van Dyke and award-winning composer, lyricist and actor LinManuel Miranda at its 16th annual “Backstage at the Geffen” fundrais- Dick Van Dyke er, Saturday, May 19, in the playhouse’s Gil Cates Theater, 10886 Le Conte Ave, Westwood.

With unscripted, surprise performers and storytellers sharing songs and personal tales of life behind-the-scenes, the evening is hosted for the second time by Aisha Tyler.

“Backstage at the Geffen” brings together artistic, entertainment and business leaders and the region’s philanthropic organizations to raise funds for the playhouse’s artistic endeavors, including new-play development and playwright commissions. Last year’s event raised more than $1 million.

• Distinction in Theater Award recipient Dick Van Dyke has a decadeslong career that has earned him five Emmy Awards, a Tony, Grammy and SAG Lifetime Achievement Award, and most recently, a Britannia Award for Excellence in Television from BAFTA L.A. Aside from Van Dyke’s eponymous show, he’s beloved for starring roles on Broadway in Bye Bye Birdie and in films including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Mary Poppins where he introduced the

Sherman Brothers Academy Awardwinning song Chim Chim Cheree. He appears in the much anticpated Mary Poppins Returns this holiday season with Miranda taking on the role of Burt.

• Education Lin-Manuel Miranda Impact Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, is a Pulitzer Prize, Grammy, Emmy and Tony Awardwinning composer, lyricist and actor, who created and starred in Hamilton and In the Heights.

He has supported the relief efforts in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria, creating the benefit single Almost Like Praying. He also partnered with Ben Platt on the single Found/Tonight to benefit the March for Our Lives Initiative.

Honorary co-chairs include George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, Barbra Streisand and James Brolin, Katie McGrath and J.J. Abrams, Cindy and Alan Horn, Ann and Jim Gianopulos, Kelly and Ron Meyer, Lyn and Norman Lear, Carl Reiner, Mel Brooks, Quincy Jones, Jr., Loretta Everett Kaufman and Victor Kaufman, Barbara and Richard Sherman, Madeline and Bruce Ramer and Fay and Frank Mancuso. Event cochairs are Loretta Everett Kaufman, Adi Greenberg and Linda Bernstein Rubin.

Host committee memberships begin at $7,500. For more information, visit www.geffenplayhouse, ext. 112.

Commandments (Kipat Barzel), produced by Kesher TV. The series offers a glimpse into the world of ultra-Orthodox men who choose to join the Israel Defense Forces.

Focusing on three soliders, the program shows how they cope with a secular society and what happens when they come home to religious families.

The screening will feature a Q&A with series creators and writers Gundar Goshen and Yoav Shutan-Goshen.

• If You’re Not In The Obit, Eat Breakfast—7:30 p.m.,

Wednesday, May 2, Ahrya Fine Arts Theater.

Carl Reiner, 95, tracks down several celebrated nonagenarians, and a few others over 100, to show how the twilight years can truly be the happiest and most rewarding.

Among those who share there insights into what it takes to be vital and productive in older age are Mel Brooks, Dick Van Dyke, Kirk Douglas, Norman Lear, Alan Bergman and Betty White.

The Q&A will feature Beverly Hills resident Alan Berman (lyricist/songwriter Yentl, Tootsie) who wrote and performs the closing theme Just Getting Started (music by Dave Grusin), director Danny Gold and producers George Shapiro and Aimee Hyatt.

Moderator is classic film/music expert Michael Schlesinger.

Says Helstein: “We try to choose movies that make people think. We want audiences to leave feeling that they’ve learned something, enjoyed the film and grown from the experience.”

To purchase tickets for the festival and individual screenings, and for more information, visit lajfilmfest.org.

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S Bye Bye Germany, Sam Garbarski’s comedy-drama peppered with Yiddish humor, begins its run at 1:40 p.m. today at the Laemmle Royal Theatre, 11523 Santa Monica Blvd., West L.A. In 1946 Frankfurt, David Bermann (Moritz Bleibtreu, Run Lola Run) is determined to make the most of the ravaged postwar era by recruiting friends from a displaced persons camp to sell linens at inflated prices to unsuspecting Germans. Most of the group have a simple motivation: to raise the money necessary to leave Germany behind and move on to the U.S. But David has a secret, and the beautiful American Army investigator Sara Simon (Antje Traue, Man of Steel) is determined to uncover it.

In German with English subtitles. For tickets and information, visit https://www.laemmle.com.

• • • • • Pianist Karine Poghosyan will be featured in the next Music in the Mansion Concert Series performance at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 15 at Greystone Mansion & Gardens, 905 Loma Vista Dr., Beverly Hills.

In a program she’s titled Transformations, Poghosyan will perform Franz Liszt’s piano transcription of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Op. 6, the Adagio from Aram Khachaturian’s Spartacus and Igor Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite.

For tickets, visit www.beverlyhills.org/bhrec or call 310285-6850.

• • • • • The Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust will present Witness Theater Los AngelesVoices of History at 7 p.m., Monday April 16 at Hamilton High School’s Norman J. Pattiz Concert Hall, 2955 S. Robertson Blvd., L.A. The play is based on the experiences of four men and women who survived the Holocaust, but lost most of their families in the camps. Thirty middle and high school students created and will perform the stories, with the survivors participating onstage.

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A Pillow for Three stars, from left, Ali Pourtash, Sahar Akhavan, Ailen Vigen and Farzan Deljou.

Iranian Star Farzan Deljou’s A Pillow For Three Coming To Beverly Hills A Pillow for Three, a comedy-musical play, written and directed by Iranian star Farzan Deljou, will make its Beverly Hills debut at 9 p.m., Saturday, April 28 at the Ahrya Fine Arts Theater, 8556 Wilshire Blvd.

Along with Deljou, the “social commentary about love, life and laughter, co-stars Ailen Vigen, a well-known Iranian actress who has starred in numerous Iranian films and is the daughter of Iranian-Armenian pop star, Vigen.

Also featured are Sahar Akhavan, a rising star in the Persian community and Ali Pourtash, a popular Iranian actor who has starred in numerous Iranian play and productions.

The show opened at the MGM in Las Vegas last year and has played to sold-out audiences since.

“As a portrait of the Iranian diaspora,” says one reviewer, “A Pillow for Three will take views on a ride where they will laugh at their own actions over the past few decades, examine their own lives in exile today, and rediscover the true meaning of love forever. This is the greatest opportunity for Persian viewers to experience a night of laughter and memories. It is a time when three generations can come together to share the stories of their lives and learn more about themselves.”

For more information and tickets, call 818-614-7338.

pany the group with two moving Holocaust songs.

Tickets, $18 and $10 students/seniors, are available at lamoth.ticketleap.com/witnesstheater or at the door.

• • • • • An artist’s reception for Peter Adams and his new exhibition “Inspiration for the Fourteen Stations of the Cross and Sacred Themes,” will begin at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 18 at USC Caruso Catholic Center, 844 W. 32nd St., L.A. The exhibit, running through June 16, features 30 works by the local artist, president of the California Art Club.

Events begin with a 5:30 p.m. mass at Our Savior Parish

and a 6 p.m. cocktail reception.

Email events@catholictrojan.org to RSVP for the program.

• • • • • Beverly Hills resident Christian Grusq, president of the American Institute for Levinassian Studies, has announced that the association will sponsor a lecture, “Alterity in Question: The Universe as Other: How Science Has Constructed a View of Reality Radically Divergent from Our Experience,” from 7-9 p.m., Thursday, April 19 at the Alliance Française de Pasadena, 232 N. Lake Ave., Suite 105.

The program, presented in English, will feature Professor Sean Carroll, Caltech research professor of physics. His most recent book is The Big Picture: On The Origins Of Life, Meaning, And The Universe Itself. His most recent research is on the foundations of quantum mechanics and statistical

mechanics, the emergence of spacetime, and the evolution of complexity.

The evening will feature a Q&A and cocktail reception.

To RSVP, email internafdepasadena@gmail.org or admin@afdela.org.

• • • • • Fred Willard, Emily Deschanel, Mindy Sterling, Nicole Sullivan and more will headline Hamilton’s Cats, a new “mewsical,” to benefit the nonprofit Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats, at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 21 at the Montalban Theatre, 1615 Vine St., in Hollywood.

The organization rescues, neuters and finds homes for feral kittens while providing outreach, education and TrapNeuter-Release (TNR) services.

The new play tells the story of a small-town cat rescue that decides to put on the musical Cats to raise money. Sadly, no one is interested until they discover that Andrew Lloyd Webber plans to attend.

Tickets range from $80 (show only) to $175 which include a 7 p.m. pre-show with music by Almond&Olive and magic by Fantastic Fig and his cat Newton and a post-show party. To purchase tickets, visit https://kittybungalow.ticketspice.com/catstravaganza.

• • • • • The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony with the American Jewish University Choir and their conductor artistic director, Dr. Noreen Green, will present Bernstein at 100/Israel at 70, at 7 p.m., Sunday, April 29 at American Jewish University’s Gindi Auditorium, 15600 Mulholland Dr., L.A. The program will feature Jewish-themed works by Leonard Bernstein, the symphonic poem, Emok by Israeli composer Mark Lavry and the world premiere of the a newly commissioned work by award-winning composer Maria Newman, The Baton of Hope.

Guest artists include LA Opera mezzo-soprano Diana Tash and celebrity narrators Laraine Newman and Fred Melamed.

Tickets, $25 (concert only) and $40 (preferred seating and post-concert reception), are available by calling (310) 4401572 or online at aju.edu/whizin.

For more information, call 818-646-2844 or email info@lajs.org.

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WILD HORSES — Dodgers star Yasiel Puig visited Beverly Hills Little League on Monday at the Roxbury Park Community Center for an event benefitting his Wild Horse Children’s Foundation. The Wild Horse Foundation is a nonprofit that strives to aid economically disadvantaged children and families.The BHLL event saw a great community turnout, with local children allowed to visit with and take pictures with Puig.

Pictured (from left): Brenden Tonley, Hana Bodner, Tova Bodner, Yasiel Puig and Jaxon Tonley.

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BEVERLY HILLS UNITED — The Beverly Hills AYSO girls under 14 All Stars team took first place after very strong showing, playing four games without getting scored against, in the Apricot Jam tournament last weekend. Back row, from left: Back row (from left): Coach John Zarrabi, Lizzie Getman, Celine Shadgoo, Kiara Zarrabi, Coach Tony Tour, Stella Seid, Katrina Chong, Sabrina Morovati and Yasmin Khosravi. Front row (from left): Kailey Daneshgar, Tanya Tour, Mia Shoua, Talia Sarraf and Tess Cuen. Not pictured: Alexandra Kamras, Kayla Kohanhediud and Madelyn Rahimi.

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Dodger Stadium Announced As Host Of 2020 MLB All-Star Game

By Matt Lopez Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made it official Wednesday, announcing that Dodger Stadium will host the 2020 AllStar Game, the first time it has hosted the mid-summer classic since 1980.

“There were really three important things that distinguished the Dodger bid,” Manfred said during a Dodger Stadium news conference.

“First of all, we thought Los Angeles would be a great place to showcase the young stars in our game. Secondly is where we are today. Dodger Stadium is one of our iconic

stadiums and it's particularly appropriate that we bring an All-Star Game here.

"The third factor is one that (Dodger President/CEO) Stan Kasten mentioned to me once or twice during the process, and that was that there hadn't been an All-Star Game here in Los Angeles since 1980, so it's time for us to be back here."

On Tuesday, team coowner Earvin “Magic” Johnson tweeted, “We as the Dodgers ownership group are extremely excited to host the 2020 MLB All-Star Game. I know Los Angeles is going to make this the best All Star yet.”

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BEVERLY HILLS BY THE BAY — A group of Beverly Hills High alums rocked it at the Rock 'n Roll San Francisco Half Marathon on April 7.

The race starts at Golden Gate Park, crosses the bridge and ends downtown for a live music festival. Pictured, from left: Talia Stone, Jason Bellet, Michelle Wolfe and Anton Saleh.

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THEATRE GUILD –The multi-talented actress/singer/philanthropist Constance Towers (right) received the Spotlight Award from the Beverly Hills Theatre Guild at its “Sunday in the Park” luncheon while Michael J. Libow, popular Beverly Hills realtor was also saluted for his dedication and service to the Beverly Hills community.

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The Beverly Hills Theatre Guild celebrated its 40th anniversary with its “Sunday in the Park” luncheon at the Four Seasons on South Doheny Drive.

Receiving the Spotlight Award was Constance Towers, the multi-talented actress and philanthropist whose work

ranged from co-starring with Yul Brynner in The King And I on Broadway to a film career which was launched opposite John Wayne and William Holden in The Horse Soldiers.

More recently, she has appeared on dozens of TV series plus the soap General Hospital. She recently served as president/chair of the Blue Ribbon, which annually buses 18,000 fifth graders to the Music Center to experience live theatre performances.

Connie is the widow of the late actor John Gavin, who was U.S. ambassador to Mexico.

Her co-honoree was famed realtor Michael Libow, who was saluted for his lifetime service to the community.

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the police, fire and other Beverly Hills civic departments is well known. A sidelight is his musical prowess as leader of a rock band called Rod Lightning and the Thunderbolts of Love.

The guild’s primary function is to encourage new playwrights with a yearlong, nationwide program supervised by Candace Coster resulting in the presentation of the Julie Harris Playwright Awards and the Play Competition for Youth Theatre.

Carolyn Fried and Janet Salter serve as president and board chair respectively while James Jahant and David Hunt Stafford were the event cochairs with Gloria Stroock as honorary chair.

Committee members were Mary Cutler, Stanley and Mitzi Eisenberg, Ruth FlinkmanMarandy, Lorraine Friedman, Marilyn Friedman Marilyn Gallup, Dorothy Victor, Judson Mock and his mother, Patricia Mock. ****** The Daily Front Row hosted its 4th annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards at The Beverly Hills Hotel, celebrating the visionaries who make the intersection between fashion and Hollywood the most stylish place to be.

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HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE CENTER–Yad Vashem is the World Holocaust Remembrance Center built on a mountain overlooking Jerusalem. Its archives contain the world’s largest repository of artifacts and documents from the Holocaust. More than 1 million flock there annually, making it Israel’s second most visited site. It is part museum, part memorial, and part educational and research foundation. It houses 204 million pages of documents, 500,000 photos, 130,000 testimonies (a total of 2.7 million pages of testimonies, 30,000 artifacts, and 11,000 artworks). Dr. Hain Gertner (left), director its Archives Division, who is pictured with Michael Fisher, director of Education there, was on hand for a meeting at the Brentwood offices of American Society of Yad Vashem. All the archives are available to the public in 25 different languages Visit: http://www.yadvashem.org.

ing $385 million Measure BH bond to good use.

With approximately 60 percent of BHUSD’s student body now housed in portable classrooms, Blake said all of that money will be needed to finish renovating portions of El Rodeo and Beverly Hills High School just to put the students back inside actual classrooms.

The school district currently has $700 million in plans awaiting approval at the Division of the State Architect (DSA).

According to Blake, he’s working to correct a ship that has run asunder within a landscape of mishandled bond funds. Indeed, since voters approved the $335 million Measure E bond in 2008, the district has completed just one project, Horace Mann; in addition to expending money on soft costs, consultants, drawings and battling the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. He noted how a recent audit by

Moss Adams, commissioned by the school district, found that the district’s contract structure was extremely flawed. For example, the average time it takes the district to pay vendors, he said, is 120 days.

“As far as Sacramento is concerned, the reputation here isn’t great,” he said. “Projects are boarded up, kids are in portables. (There have been) too many superintendents.

Can’t keep a superintendent.

Can’t keep a contractor.”

“They can’t pay their bills; they don’t have a good contract administration management program. My contract says manage the bond; but I need to right the ship in order to do that,” he added. “The COC (Citizens Oversight Committee) does not trust the board. The community does not trust the board. The state doesn’t trust the board. It’s gone too long; it is now the perfect storm.”

In recent years, construction costs have continued to

April 13, 2018 | Page 19 escalate, largely due to competition. He said that in 2016 the cost to build a classroom was around $475 a square foot.

Today he said he is anticipating the cost to run around $1,000 a square foot.

The district’s decision to spend hundreds of millions of dollars retrofitting Don and Janice Blake on their 40th weddecayed buildings ding anniversary. that have “outlived ology, I’m doing what I would their life cycle by two” has do in private work in public been an added challenge to works,” he said, noting that he maximizing the available bond has never once been sued in his funds, Blake noted. four decades of construction or “The level of requirements had an unanticipated cost overfor seismically retrofitting these run. buildings is beyond anything “The district is a relatively anyone can imagine,” he said. small district from a business As for the current “broken” perspective, but there’s a giganbusiness model of school- tic bond that they have to delivbuilding in Beverly Hills, Blake er,” he said. said he is now in the process of “I promised to be here until righting the ship. the bonds are delivered,” he “Using a business method- added with believable candor.

passed without a word from her daughter, she began to be concerned. Korngute Hall started calling her daughter – again and again – with no response and all phone calls going straight to voice mail.

“By 4 o’clock I knew something was wrong,” she recalled.

“Natalie would never not answer her phone.”

She then called Natalie’s friends asking if they had heard anything or knew something; no one did. Frantic, Korngute Hall drove to Reeves, not knowing the exact address where her daughter was, and began knocking on doors in the pouring rain and shouting her daughter’s name in the street.

No one knew Natalie. Korngute Hall then called the Beverly Hills police, who referred her to the Los Angeles Police Department since she live north of Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills Post Office. LAPD was dismissive, telling her that Natalie was probably just doing what any typical young woman in her 20’s might do; not be accountable to her mother at every minute. That Friday night, alone, Korngute Hall lit the Shabbat candles, praying that her daughter was safe.

Korngute Hall recalled finally falling asleep after 4 a.m. after having done her best to locate her daughter. When she awoke around 11 a.m., she noticed an Uber receipt on her email showing that Natalie had gone to 300 S. Reeves Drive.

She drove straight over and was greeted by the sight of police cars.

“I said, ‘Where’s my daughter?’ And they said, ‘Who’s your daughter?’ And I said Natalie Hall. They said, ‘She’s dead and it’s a crime scene. You can’t come in,” she recounted. “I stayed there outside for hours until they brought my daughter out in a body bag.”

While Korngute Hall insists

that her daughter had been dead since the day before, BHPD confirmed that a 9-1-1 call was not made until 12:37 p.m. on Feb. 18.

BHPD Lt. Elisabeth Albanese said that after the Fire Department arrived at the residence, police were immediately contacted and a preliminary investigation was conducted.

“The Fire Department contacted police to respond because the subject was dead,” she said. “During the investigation police determined that the male (Abell) had participated in drug use and administered it to the female.”

Albanese said that from 2014-17 there were on average 37 calls made a year related to opioid overdoses in Beverly Hills; but fatalities are extremely rare. This year there have been just three calls made to BHPD related to overdoses thus far. Drug related arrests in Beverly Hills have continued to rise steadily in recent years, she confirmed. In 2013 there were 60 drug arrests (17 percent were residents), which grew to 1999 drug arrests last year (5 percent were residents.) In the first quarter of this year BHPD made 57 drug arrests in the City (11 percent residents.)

“The evidence on the case indicates that Abell was the one who facilitated the purchase of the drugs and helped administer them…[which] makes him criminally culpable for her death,” Albanese said.

It took police another four months after Natalie’s death to arrest him on that charge, however, due to a more in-depth investigation. Ironically, Abell happened to have been arrested for possession of drugs on Feb. 22, 2017 – just five days after Natalie’s death. He was still incarcerated for that unrelated charge at the time he was arrested four months later for his role in Natalie’s death.

Korngute Hall’s lawsuit

states: “Defendant Abell and Doe 1 (Matt Curtis), knew that the decedent (Natalie) overdosed and hit her head at the subject premises and failed to call 9-1-1 or render aid. … As a direct and legal result of the conduct of Defendant Curtis and Does 1 through 5, decedent died.”

Albanese said that the other young man allegedly present at the time of Natalie’s death was not arrested because no evidence was found to support his culpability.

While Wednesday’s sentence did provide some closure, it could never truly mend the loss of Natalie from the lives of those who knew and loved her. Nor could it bring back to life a beautiful, vivacious, loving girl who while searching for her own happiness and wrestling with her demons looked to a boy for comfort who in turn facilitated her access to drugs.

“Natalie is with us,” said Rabbi Chaim Mentz during the funeral service. “God says I have a plan for you. … Each one of us is chosen to fulfill their mission from above.”

Part of God’s plan for Natalie it seemed was to have her struggle through her addiction and then in turn become a guiding light for those seeking to break free of their own addictions.

“She made a mistake,” Korngute Hall said. “Natalie was a girl who tried so hard and touched so many lives and hearts. She just made a fatal error.”

Following Natalie’s death, entertainer Ruby Rose immediately posted a touching tribute to her late friend, crediting Natalie with her sobriety. Rose was not alone in that sentiment.

“I owe her my sobriety, my life, my love, my career, everything,” said one young woman who spoke at Natalie’s funeral and is among a multitude of

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security and there are perceptions of safety,” Blake notes, adding that reality can greatly differ. “The issue isn’t guards or barriers. The issue is the intel.

Policing is not the same as counter-terrorism.”

In tandem with the district’s current exploration on maximizing security and safety throughout all five Beverly Hills public schools by working with this high level team of security experts, Beverly Hills Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli is doing everything in her power to ensure that her department continues to effectively police Beverly Hills schools.

Amidst all of this, Blake is working tirelessly to ensure that the school district efficiently utilizes the remaining Measure E bond money (around $145 million, he said), while preparing to move forward in putting bond money from the upcom-

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ended up smoking fentanyl with the two young men.

According to the coroner’s report, Natalie died from an acute fentanyl overdose.

Natalie appears to have also hit her head at some point, and Korngute Hall alleges that not only did the two men fail to take the hit seriously, which caused internal bleeding, but were negligent in not calling 91-1.

For hours, Korngute Hall said, her daughter lay dead while the two men failed to do anything. She alleges that both Matt Curtis’s father and grandmother were in the residence at the time of her daughter’s death.

“Natalie just wanted to cuddle,” Korngute Hall said.

Born at Cedars-Sinai on Dec. 13, 1992, Natalie had always been a highly original, creative individual. Yet she battled demons inside her, a victim of her own biochemical lottery.

Still, throughout it all, there was an incredible kindness that pulsed through Natalie.

Since the time she was a teenager, Natalie had struggled with addiction. She finally got treatment at 19 and following a three-month stay at Creative Care, she was sober for almost four years, the first of which was spent in a sober living facility before coming home. About four months before her death, a brief relapse prompted her mother to send her to rehab once again. Natalie was more than 100 days sober at the time of her death.

On the afternoon of Feb. 17, when the time that Korngute Hall was supposed to have picked up Natalie on Reeves with a change of clothes, as her daughter had asked when she texted her mother shortly after she had arrived at the Curtis residence,

speakers who are captured on a moving DVD honoring Natalie’s life.

The speakers tell of how Natalie was an original; a Jewish Pocahontas with freckles; the kind, loving, full of life prima donna; the free spirt; the navigator; the rock star who didn’t play an instrument and the movie star who was never in a movie.

It goes on and on and not for one moment can anyone who watches this compilation doubt that in this young woman’s heart was only a deep desire to help others; even beyond all the work she did at Promises or within the Alcoholics Anonymous community.

“How do you celebrate a life that was cut short at such a young age?” asks one man.

Natalie’s brother, Zack Hall, quotes Prince: “In this life, things are much harder than in the afterworld.”

In the wake of Natalie’s death, several of her friends, including Paris Jackson, tattooed “Stay North” on their bodies as a reminder of their friend’s unique irreverence toward the world below Sunset Boulevard. Of course, her memory is far more than just a word etched on skin with ink.

On Wednesday, the district attorney said he was recommending a stronger sentence for Abell partly in response to the outpouring of support and testimonies on Natalie’s behalf; although he did note that Natalie would have wanted Abell to get a second chance.

“She was my beautiful angel,” said Natalie’s mother, who described how on the day she received confirmation of her daughter’s death there was a rainbow over the Curtis’ home following heavy rains; a sign of Natalie, she said. “She is loved forever and forgotten never. She touched a lot of lives. She was a light.”

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Trustor(s): Bryan Ditman, a married man Deed of Trust recorded: May 30, 2017 as instrument number 2017-0593220 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California Date of Sale: April 24, 2018 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other reasonable estimated charges: $177,923.22 Street address or other common designation of purported real property: 1463 Claridge Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 APN: 4355-005-004 & 4355005-008 SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A”; For APN/Parcel ID(s): 4355005-004 and 4355-005008 EXHIBIT “A” Real property in the City of LOS ANGELES, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as follows: Parcel 1: Those Portions Of Lots 17 And 18 Of Tract 7996, In The City Of Los Angeles, As Per Map Recorded In Book 186, Page 4 Et Seq., Of Maps, In The Office Of The County Recorder Of Said County, Bounded By The Following Described Lines: Beginning At A Point In The Curved Northerly Line Of Claridge Drive, As Shown On Said Map, Said Point Being 28.67 Feet Northwesterly Thereon From The Southeasterly Corner Of Said Lot 17, A Radial Line To Said Point Bears North 2° 35' 11" East; Thence North 17° 50' 00" East 20 Feet; Thence North 12° 45' East 39 Feet; Thence North 3° 55' West 38 Feet; Thence North 12° 30' West 21 Feet; Thence North 34° 29' West 16.23 Feet To The Easterly Prolongation Of That Certain Course Recited As "North 81° 19' 37" West 11.94 Feet" In The Deed To Lodewijk Lek; Recorded On September 23, 1955 As Instrument No. 4517 In Book 4907

Page 109, Official Records, In Said Office Of The County Recorder; Thence Along Said Prolongation And Said Certain Course, North 81° 19' 37" West 21.94 Feet To The Westerly Terminus Thereof, Thence Along The Easterly Boundary Line Of The Land So Described In Said Deed, South 20° 24' 14" West 27.09 Feet, South 26° 53' 07" West 23.99 Feet, South 20° 58' 52" West 47.34 Feet, South 25° 11' 04" West 73.32 Feet And South 50° 40' 43" West 37.87 Feet To The Southeasterly Corner Of Said Land; Thence Along The Southerly Line Of Said Land South 86° 18' 52" West 181.86 Feet To The Southwesterly Corner Thereof, Being A Point In The Westerly Line Of Said Lot 18 That Is Distant Thereon South 23° 06' 10" East 194 Feet From The Northwesterly Corner Of Said Lot 18; Thence Along Said Westerly Line, North 23° 06' 10" West 194 Feet To Said Northwesterly Corner; Thence Along The Northerly Lines Of Said Lots 18 And 17, North 85° 46' 56" East 368.25 Feet To The Northeasterly Corner Of The Land So Described In Said Deed To Lek; Thence Along Said Easterly Line, South 29° 24' 14" West 5.71 Feet To A Line That Is Parallel With And Distant 10 Feet Northerly (Measured At Right Angles) From The Above Described Course Of "North 81° 19' 37" West 21.94 Feet'"; Thence Along Said Parallel Line South 81° 19' 37" East 22.49 Feet; Thence South 34° 29' East 22.50 Feet; Thence South 12° 30' East 23.69 Feet; Thence South 3° 55' East 40.21 Feet; Thence South 12° 45' West 40.90 Feet; Thence South 17° 50' West 19.45 Feet To A Point In Said Curve Northerly Line Of Claridge Drive, A Radial Line To Said Point Bears North 21° 52' East; Thence Westerly Along Said Curved Northerly Line, 10.10 Feet To The Point Of Beginning.

Parcel 2: An Easement For Driveway Purposes Over That Portion Of Lot 17 Of Said Tract No. 7996, Included Within A Strip Of Land 5 Feet Wide Extending From Said Curved Northerly Line Of Claridge Drive, To Said Easterly Boundary Line Of The Land So Described In Said Deed To Lodewijk Lek; The Easterly And Southerly Lines Of Said Strip Being The Most Easterly Boundary Lines Of The Land Described In Parcel 1 Above. Parcel 3: An Easement 10 Feet Wide For Utilities Over That Portion Of Lot 18 Of Said Tract No. 7996 The Northeasterly Line Of Said Easement Is Described As Follows: Beginning At A Point North 25° 11' 04" East 20.00 Feet From The Southwesterly Extremity Of That Certain Course Recited In Parcel 1, Above As South 25° 11' 04" West 73.32 Feet; Thence Southeasterly In

A Direct Line To A Point Of Tangency Of Said Last Mentioned Line With The Curved Southwesterly Line Of Claridge Drive, As Shown On The Map Of Said Tract, Being A Curve Concave Northeasterly Having A Radius Of 30 Feet. The Southerly Line Of Said 10 Foot Easement Is To Terminate Northerly In Said Course Which Bears South 25° 11' 04" West And Southeasterly In The Said Southwesterly Line Of Claridge Drive. APN: 4355-005-004 and 4355005-008 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending written request to the trustee within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (916) 939-0772 OR LOG ONTO www.nationwideposting.com Date: March 26, 2018 Rincon Asset Management, LLC, as Trustee 573 Second Street Encinitas, CA 92024 844482-6724 By: Alison Haberstroh, Trustee Sale Officer Beneficiary’s Declaration of Compliance with civil code section 2923.54 (Addendum to Notice of Trustee’s Sale) I the undersigned, am the Beneficiary or the authorized officer or representative of the mortgage loan servicer for the loan evidenced by, among other things that certain deed of trust recorded on May 30, 2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0593220 in the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. I have read and am familiar with the requirements of California Civil Code section 2923.54. I declare, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the mortgage loan servicer for the above referenced mortgage loan (I) has /has not obtained a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 which is current and valid as of the date which this Notice of Trustee’s Sale will be recorded; and, (ii) pursuant to the provisions of Civil Code sections 2923.52 and /or 2923.55, the time frame for giving notice of a trustee’s sale specified in subdivision (a) of section 2923.52 does /does not apply to this Notice of Trustee’s sale. This declaration is executed on: March 26, 2018, in the County of San Diego, City of Encinitas TS# 1138-LS Borrower: Bryan Ditman, a married man Erik Haberstroh/Authorized Agent Alison Haberstroh/Trustee Sale Officer NPP0329302 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 03/30/2018, 04/06/2018, 04/13/2018

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CASE NO: SS029035 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Matter of the petition of: Stacie McNealey To all interested person(s): Petitioner: Stacie McNealey current residence address: 170 N. Crescent Dr. #301 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 filed a petition with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1725 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90401, Santa Monica Courthouse, West District on March 22, 2018 for a Decree changing names as follows: Present Name: A) Stacie McNealey B) Tamar Brooklyn Bryant C) Blake Immanuel Bryant D) Richard Lee Bryant Proposed Name: A) Devorah Yael Asher B) Tamar Rachel Asher C) Yishaiahu Immanuel Asher D) Yonatan Asher The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: April 27, 2018 Time: 8:30am Dept: WEK Room: A-203 The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1725 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90401, Santa Monica Courthouse, West District.

Reason for name change: I converted to Judaism and want a name to reflect as such.

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

Signed: Stacie McNealey Judge of the Superior Court Gerald Rosenberg, Sherri R. Carter, Executive Officer/Clerk Dated: March 22, 2018 Published: March 30, April 06, 13, 20, 2018 Beverly Hills Courier

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018063759 The following is/are doing business as: MINDFUL MOTION FITNESS AND THERAPY 3300 Overland Ave. #205, Los Angeles, CA 90034; Victor Wilson 2180 S. Beverly Glen Blvd. #238, Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Victor Wilson, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 14, 2018; Published: March 23, 30, April 06, 13, 2018 LACC N/C

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018075127 The following is/are doing business as: BEVERLY HILLS WOMEN SUMMIT 9319 Hazen Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Sarah Kurtz 9319 Hazen Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed March 2018: Sarah Kurtz, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 28, 2018; Published: March 30, April 06, 13, 20, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018062859 The following is/are doing business as: 1) Fur My Pet 2) Adore La Vie 3) The Baby Atelier 1754 S. Ogden Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90019; Julie Sterk 1754 S. Ogden Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90019; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed January 2018: Julie Sterk, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 14, 2018; Published: March 23, 30, April 06, 13, 2018 LACC N/C

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

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO BIDDERS Construction of PUMP STATION NO. 8 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Within the City of BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA BIDS - Sealed Proposals for the project will be received up to the hour of 2:00 p.m., on May 3, 2018, at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Beverly Hills, located in Room 290 of City Hall at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California. Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 p.m. on the above-mentioned date in the office of the City Clerk of said City Hall.

Additional information can be obtained by contacting Mr. Vincent Chee, Project Manager, City of Beverly Hills at (310) 285-2521 or vchee@beverlyhills.org MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING – A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 19, 2018 at 10:00 am at the Beverly Hills Public Works Building located at 345 Foothill Road Beverly Hills, CA. Every bidder is required to attend the pre-bid meeting. Failure by the Bidder to attend will eliminate the Bidder from the Bid process.

PROJECT WORK LOCATION WM No. 1

Location Reservoir Site No.7 and Pump Station No. 8 at 400 Walker Drive.

SCOPE OF THE WORK - The work to be done shall consist of furnishing all the required labor, materials, equipment, parts, implements and supplies necessary for, or appurtenant to, the construction and completion of the Pump Station No.8 Improvement Project in accordance with Drawing No. 10397, Sheets 1 through 31 and the Specifications prepared for this project.

In general terms, the contract work for this project shall consist of the following items of work: • • • • • • •

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Mobilization Phase 1 - Demolition per “Demolition Plan” Grading, Site Work, and Shoring Onsite Base and Asphalt Paving New Concrete, Concrete Repairs, cement slurry Trench fill w/ Concrete 6” Blow Off Piping including Valves, Fittings, Catch Basin and 8” PVC Piping to the existing sewer Manhole All site piping, valves and fittings - Pump Discharge Header, Pump Suction piping and Header, Check Valves, Pressure Relief Valve, Gate Valves, Fittings, Restraint Fittings, Miscellaneous Appurtenances and Tie in Connections Domestic Water Prepackaged Pump and Motor Assembly per Plan and Specifications -360 gpm Three Hydro-Pneumatic Tanks with piping and appurtenances Metering Vault with Hatch, Magnetic Flow Meter and valves Phase 2 - Demolition per “Demolition Plan” including Electrical Demolition (Back up) Domestic Water Prepackaged Pump and Motor Assembly per Plan and Specifications -240 gpm Diesel Engine Driven Fire Pump-2,200 gpm New Diesel Cummins Engine for Fire Pump Pump and Diesel Engine Control Panel Fuel Tank and Pump with piping and appurtenances Concrete pedestals/foundations for pump and tanks, masonry block wall repairs, trench slurry and concrete New Roofing system on existing concrete roof New windows New Door Opening with Roll Up Door, Replace existing sliding Door with Roll-Up door Electrical Conduit, wire, and grounding Combination Safety Socket 480V Panel Pull Box SCADA Panel Modifications Miscellaneous Electrical work including but not limited to Building Lights, Switches, Receptacles, etc.

BMPs and NDPES Permit Compliance (SWPPP) HVAC and Mechanical Materials and Installation Demobilization

Copies of the Plans, Specifications and Proposal Form may be inspected and obtained at the office of the City Engineer, located at 345 Foothill Rd. There is no charge or deposit required for this material; therefore, they are not to be returned to the City for refund.

Each bidder shall furnish the City the name, address, and telephone number of the firm requesting specifications.

References in the project specifications to specific sections of the Standard Specifications refer to the book of "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction", 2015 Edition, written by a Joint Cooperative Committee of the Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association and Southern California District of the Associated General Contractors of California. Contractors wishing to obtain this book may purchase copies directly from the publisher, Building News, Inc., 1612 South Clementine Street, Anaheim, California, 92802; (800) 873-6397.

TIME FOR COMPLETION - The work on this project shall start within 3 calendar days from the date of receipt of written notice to proceed from the City Engineer and the Contractor agrees to complete the entire work within 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES -There will be a One Thousand Dollar ($1,000) assessment for each calendar day that work remains incomplete beyond the time stated in the Proposal Form. Refer to the Proposal Form for specific details.

AMENDMENTS - The second paragraph of Section 32.2.1 “Contract Unit Prices”, of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction is deleted.

The fourth paragraph of Section 3-2.2.1 “Contract Unit Prices”, of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction is deleted and replaced by the following: “Should any Contract item be deleted in its entirety, no payment will be made to Contractor for that Bid Item.”

The following is in addition to the provisions of Section 29.1 of the Greenbook: The Contractor is required to locate and tie out survey monuments in the project area prior to construction involving street and highways, and to file with the County Surveyor a Corner Record of any such work. Prior to the issuance of a completion certificate, the Contractor is required to file a Corner Record for survey monumentationthat is replaced. All such survey work shall be performed under the supervision of a California licensed Land Surveyor or a Civil Engineer authorized to perform such work.

The Contractor shall provide the City a copy of the office calculations and documents submitted to the County for filing in connection with the aforementioned work.

PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION NUMBER – The Contractor is required to register with State of California Department of Industrial Relations and meet requirements to bid on public works contracts. A Public Works Contractor Registration No. shall be submitted with the bid.

The payment for surveying, related professional services, office calculation, and furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools and incidentals, and for doing work involved shall be considered as included in the various items of work, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.

PREVAILING WAGES - In accordance with the provisions of Section 1770 et seq, of the Labor Code, the Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California has determined the general prevailing rate of wages applicable to the work to be done.

Section 3-3.2.2 shall be changed as follows:

The Contractor will be required to pay to all workers employed on the project sums not less than the sums set forth in the documents entitled "General Prevailing Wage Determination made by the Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to California Labor Code, Part 7, Chapter l, Article 2, Sections 1770, 1773, 1773.l."

A copy of said documents is on file and may be inspectedin the office of the City Engineer, located at 345 Foothill Rd., Beverly Hills, California 90210.

Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontractor under him. The Contractor and any subcontractor under him shall comply with the requirements of said sections in the employment of apprentices.

Information relative to apprenticeship standards and administration of the apprenticeship program may be obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, San Francisco, California, or from the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices.

PAYROLL RECORDS - The Contractor's attention is directed to Section 1776 of the Labor Code, relating to accurate payroll records, which imposes responsibility upon the Contractor for the maintenance, certification, and availability for inspection of such records for all persons employed by the Contractor or by the Subcontractors in connection with the project. The Contractor shall agree through the Contract to comply with this section and the remaining provisions of the Labor Code.

INSURANCE AND BOND REQUIREMENTS - The Contractor shall provide insurance in accordance with Section 3-13 of the City of Beverly Hills, Public Works Department, Standard Contractual Requirements, included as part of these Specifications. All subcontractors listed shall attach copies of the Certificate of Insurance naming the Contractor as the additional insured as part of their insurance policy coverage. In addition, the Contractor shall guarantee all work against defective workmanship and materials furnished by the Contractor for a period of one (1) year from the date the work was completed in accordance with Section 2-11 of the Standard Contractual Requirements. The Contractor’s sureties for the “Performance Bond” shall be liable for any work that the Contractor fails to replace within a specified time.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form prepared for this project and shall be delivered at the office of the City Clerk within a sealed envelope supplied by the City and marked on the outside as follows: "PROPOSAL FOR PUMP IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.”

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THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID OR ALL THE BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY OR IRREGULARITY IN ANY BID, BUT IF THE BIDS ARE ACCEPTED, THE CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE PROJECT AS A WHOLE.

(a) Labor. The costs of labor will be the actual cost for wages of workers performing the extra work at the time the extra work is done, plus the employer payments of payroll taxes, health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship funds, and other direct costs, resulting from Federal, State, or local laws, as well as assessments or benefits required by collective bargaining agreements.

The following will revise Section 3-3.2.3 of the Greenbook: (a) Work by Contractor. An allowance for overhead and profit shall be added to the Contractor’s cost as determined under 3-3.2.2 and shall constitute the full and complete markup for all overhead and profit on extra work performed by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be compensated for the actual increase in the Contractor’s bond premium caused by the extra work. For costs determined under each subsection in 3-3.2.2, the markup shall be: a) b) c) d)

Labor 20% Materials 15% Tools & Equipment Rental 15% Other Items 15%

(b) Work by Subcontractor. When any of the extra work is performed by a Subcontractor, the markup established in 3-3.2.3(a) shall be applied to the Subcontractor’s costs as determined under 3-3.2.2. An allowance for the Contractor’s overhead and profit shall be added to the sum of the Subcontractor’s costs and markup and shall constitute the full and complete markup for all overhead and profit for the Contractor on work by the Subcontractor.

For Contractor markup of Subcontractor’s costs, the allowance shall be 10% on the first $2,000 or portion thereof, and 5% on costs in excess of $2,000.

ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE - The preliminary opinion of probable cost of construction of this Work has been prepared and the said estimate is $900,000.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A NEW BRANCH First Bank, 11901 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur, Missouri, intends to apply to the Federal Reserve Board for permission to establish a branch at 8820 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California 90211. The accounts from the existing branch located at 9145 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California 90210, will be relocated to the above-listed address. The Federal Reserve considers a number of factors in deciding whether to approve the application including the record of performance of applicant banks in helping to meet local credit needs.

You are invited to submit comments in writing on this notice to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, P.O. Box 442, St. Louis, Missouri, 63166-0442. Comments may also be submitted electronically to comments.applications@stls.frb.org. The comment period will not end before 15 calendar days from the date of this publication and may be somewhat longer. The Board's procedures for processing applications may be found at 12 C.F.R. Part 262. Procedures for processing protested applications may be found at 12 C.F.R. 262.25. To obtain a copy of the Federal Reserve Board's procedures, or if you need more information about how to submit your comments on the application, contact David Hubbard, Senior Manager, at (314) 444-7303. The Federal Reserve will consider your comments and any request for a public meeting or formal hearing on the application if they are received in writing by the Reserve Bank on or before the last day of the comment period.

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An a m a z i n g o p p o r t u n i t y to lease class A office space in Beverly Hills’ 90 prestigious EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY G o l d e n Tr i a n g l e .

Seeks clothing experienced customer service oriented

Sales Assistant For in-shop duties: Basic Send resume to:

This prime location on the cor ner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Nor th Cañon Drive is t w o b l o c k s e a s t o f t h e w o r l d - r e n o w n e d R o d e o D r i v e a n d a c r o s s f r o m Wa l l i s A n n e n b e r g Center for the Per for ming Ar ts. Offices feature spectacular views with plenty of natural light and on-site valet parking. This is an ideal loc a t i o n f o r a c o r p o r a t e o f f i c e .

greg@gregchapman.com

For more info call 310.887.7000

computer & graphics a plus.

————— WEEKEND CAREGIVER Live-in Friday 8am to Monday 8am

Experienced.

Must have car & able to lift.

Mama’s Home Care 323/655-2622

240

BEVERLY HILLS 2-Room Suite For Lease

Small, Stylish Building

• 323-823-1117 •

CrossRealty.Wilshire@ gmail.com

250

ACREAGE / RESIDENTIAL LOTS Builders/Investors... Vacant Lot w/ Plans & Permits Ready to Go!

Prime Beverly Hills Boutique Bldg.

4-Units ready to be built in Tujunga.

Each unit has 2 Bdrms.+2 Baths. $498,000 Including plans and permits by top architect.

LISA SHERMAN • AGENT 310/724-7000 x-1851

DRE 01005823

258 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

BEVERLY HILLS

Available Immediately.

KELEMEN all listings are on CenturyCityLiving.com

CENTURY PARK EAST CONDOMINIUM CORNER 2 BED, 2 BATH $995,000 WARNING! DO NOT BUY ANY CENTURY CITY HIGH RISE CONDO UNTIL YOU SEE THIS UNIT. AVAILABLE 24/7

$1,100 month Call 310/446-3844

2 Window Offices with View.

310/383-7693

310-203-8333

GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES *BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

Subleasing an executive office in our suite at 280 South Beverly Dr. Great location across from Urth Cafe and down the street from restaurants and cafes. Free 2 hour Public Parking on the Block.

Approx. 160 sq. ft.

Available immediately.

• 1,200 sq. ft.

• $2.25 per sq. ft.

468 N. Camden Dr., Beverly Hills, 90210

NOW AVAILABLE

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2 Year Commitment.

• DIANA COOK •

License 00957281

310/273-0136

OFFICE SUBLEASE Prime Encino Location

Hard to Find 1 Bedroom @CPE. No common walls. new laminated flrs., quietest location in both buildings.

REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

Close to shops & restaurants.

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Century Park East $900,000 • 7th Fl. 2+2 Corner Condo. Century City Downtn Views-2 balconies Viking appl’s, hrwd. flrs.

No Expense Spared! $599,000 • 3rd Fl. 1+1

FOR LEASE

16ft.x18ft. • $2,700 10ft.x16ft. • $1,475 With reception, library and kitchen.

CONDOS FOR SALE

425 sqft. approx. • $1,695 + Utilities www. 8644wilshire .com

OFFICES & STORES

Adjacent to Montage Hotel on Canon Dr. • Large Offices •

270

PRIVATE MONEY LOANS PURCHASE-REHAB-REFINANCE FIX & FLIP - CONSTRUCTION LOANS 1ST & 2ND'S POSITION'S UP TO 80% LTV CASE BY CASE COMPETITIVE RATES & FEE'S ALL TYPES OF REAL ESTATE CONSIDERED

ETHAN RUCH R O YA LT Y M O R T G A G E C O .

1-844-368-5202 www.RoyaltyMortgage.com BRE# 00818732

NMLS # 313559

Unobstructed City Views Totally Renovated Mid Floor Location 2 Jumbo Balconies Real Hardwood Floors State of the Art Kitchen SubZero Gagganeau 2nd Bedroom is Office Lots of Fitted Closets 2 Available Parking Spaces Value Priced for Quick Sale 1+DEN+ 2 BATHROOM $945,000

High Floor. Renovated High Floor Ocean & City Views

1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH $750,000

High Floor Unobstructed City View Jumbo Balcony Totally Renovated Island Kitchen Hardwood Floors. Loft Style Lease Purchase Available

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HOUSES FOR SALE

447 SOUTH ALMONT DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS HOUSE FOR SALE

EXQUISITE, ELEGANT, SOPHISTICATED AND CUSTOM MADE IN EVERY DESIGER DETAIL THIS TWO STORY HOME HAS 6 BEDROOMS PLUS A FINSIHED BRIGHT BASEMENT AKA MOTHER IN LAW QUARTERS, FAMILY ROOM, LIBRARY, CENTRAL VACUUM, RICH HARDWOOD FLOORS, GORGEOUS GRANITE KITCHEN AND BATHS AND A ROCK FORMATION POOL. BEVELED GLASS ENTRY AND PARKING FOR THREE CARS. VIKING SIX BURNER STOVE AND DACOR DOUBLE OVEN. THIS IS A FAMILY AND ENTERTAINERS $5,300,000 HOME WITH THAT "WOW FACTOR.

440

440

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS APT

~ 218 S. Lasky Dr. ~ 4 BEDROOM, 3 BATH Upper Duplex 2500sf. High ceilings Tons of light!

Newly remodeled Move-in ready! $7,500/Mo.

3 Bdrm. + 3 Bath

• Available in May • Bright Southwest Exposure. Every room has French Doors to Small Covered Balcony.

Top Floor with High Ceilings. Beverly Hills

School District. $4,500/Month Call 310/589-3772 LaPeerApt@aol.com

244 & 246 S. REEVES DRIVE GORGEOUS BEVERLY HILLS DUPLEX FOR LEASE

BRE #00456048

OPEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 2-5PM UPPER AND LOWER AVAILABLE EXQUISITE AND SOPHISTICATED THREE BEDROOM DUPLEX WITH OLD WORLD CHARM. CENTER HALL PLAN WITH CENTRAL AIR, WASHER AND DRYER, BRIGHT HUGE ROOMS, RICH HARDWOOD FLOORS, FABULOUS KITCHENS WITH FORMAL BREAKFAST ROOM AND HUGE FORMAL DINING ROOM HIGH CEILINGS WITH HAND CARVED MOLDINGS, PRIVATE GARAGES, BACKYARD AND PRIVATE DECK. SOUTH OF WILSHIRE WITH A SHORT DISTANCE TO THE SHOPS OF BEVERLY DRIVE AND RODEO DRIVE.

UPPER $5,200/MO.

LOWER $5,000/MO. SANDRA LEWIS AGT. 310-770-4111 BRE #00456048

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438

HOUSES FOR SALE

FURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

BEL AIR

BEVERLY HILLS TOWNHOUSE

PANORAMIC VIEW NOT YET ON MARKET

PERFECT FOR REHAB OR BUILD NEW GATED 1 STORY CONTEMPORARY 4 BDRM + 3.5 BATH Approx 35,000 SF LOT + Pool • Asking $3.59M

Totally Redone 3 2 Bdrm.+2 /4 Bath

UPPER DUPLEX 454 Smithwood Dr. $5,000/MO. 3 BDRM, 2 BATHS Pool and Carport Large Living Room Hardwood Floors Call 424-235-7032

————— *BEVERLY HILLS* FRENCH CHATEAU 342 N. PALM DR. 2 BEDROOM + DEN + 2.5 BATHROOM

TO ADVERTISE

Upper unit with balcony, Granite kitchen, marble/ wood floors, washer & dryer, jacuzzi tub with separate steam shower.

Secured tandem parking.

Deluxe Unit. $4,950MO. By appointment only

YOUR LISTINGS

818/679-6747

Call us at 310-278-1322

(No Calls after 7 PM)

QUALIFIED PRINCIPAL ONLY Call Irene 310 993 6141

Formal dining rm., new hrwd. flrs. throughout, central air, fireplace, patio, balcony, 2-car garage. $5,000/Mo. Lease Term Negotiable

310/384-2676

Close to Beverly/Rodeo Shopping & Dining

REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900 License 00957281

all listings are on CenturyCityLiving.com

NOW AVAILABLE GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED

*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

High Floor Unobstructed City View Jumbo Balcony Totally Renovated Island Kitchen Hardwood Floors Loft Style Lease Purchase Available

CENTURY PARK EAST

LUXURIOUS 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH $3,200/MO.

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

NEAR WILSHIRE

2 BDRM, 2 BATH *** CONDO *** FOR RENT

$6,500 to $7,000/month

CENTURY HILL $6,800/mo. to $7,500/mo.

LE PARC

$7,995/mo to $8,900/mo.

Totally remodeled with modern fixtures and new ONE CENTURY granite counters through- $22,000/mo. to $25,000/mo. out all amenities in CENTURY WOODS kitchen and includes all $9,000/mo. appliances. Large closets, balconies, Berber carpet/ 10000 SANTA MONICA harwood foors and verticle $10,000/mo. to $59,000/mo. blinds. Fireplace, wet bar, BEL AIR CREST washer/ dryer included in $9,000/mo. to $125,000/mo. laundry area. Secured building with garden Some Complexes include courtyard. Choice location Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Near Beverly Center, Houseman, Staff Cedars- Sinai, Restaurants, Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets. Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Shown By Appointment.

8544 BURTON WAY Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center, Pet PlayLand, Restaurant, Call 310/273-6770 or 213/444-8865 Acres of Flower Gardens or 310/734-7263 and Grassy Lawns.

* BEVERLY HILLS * School District 8725 Clifton Way Newly Remodeled Large & Spacious

Huge balcony, granite 2 Bd.+Den+2.5 Ba. counters, brand new • • • • • • • • • Lrg. unit. balcony, laminated floors and walk-in closet, new window coverings. central air, intercom Convenient location.

entry, laundry facility, $3,300/MO. parking.

Call 310/498-1090 • Celevator, HARMING & BRIGHT •

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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ 9583 ALCOTT ST.

• 310/276-1528 •

Close to Cedars, Beverly Center restaurants, shopping & transportation.

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With balcony, lots of closet space, central A/C, BEVERLY HILLS 221 S. Doheny Dr. laundry on each floor, • Elevator, 2 parking.

• 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. No pets allowed • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. $3,000/M0NTH • • • • • • Call Savley

Spacious, hardwood flrs., huge closets, built-in a/c, dishwasher, pool, BEVERLY HILLS elevator, controlled • AMAZING • access, laundry 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $2,250 facilities. No pets.

323/241-7758

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New kitchen w/ quartz $3,100/mo to $4,250/mo counter top, stainless steel appl. (fridge, stove, d/w). New marble bath, PARK PLACE a/c, hrwd. flrs., bright 1st $4,500/mo to 6,100/mo. story, prkg., laundry, outside storage. Pet OK.

CENTURY TOWERS

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

440

SPACIOUS * CENTURY PARK EAST 2*BEDROOM, 2 BATH $3,400/MONTH

AGT. 310-770-4111

440

KELEMEN WESTWOOD

1 BEDROOM /1 BATH

SANDRA LEWIS

300

440 UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

BEVERLY HILLS

612/209-5072

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1 BEDROOM $1,895 2 BEDROOMS $2,495 - $2,695

424/343-0015

Great Location!

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443 S. Oakhurst Dr.

• • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • • • • • •• •• •• • B R I G H T & S PA C I O U S B E V E R LY H I L L S LIVING. Balcony, dishwasher, skylight, elevator, intercom entry, on-site laundry, parking.

P LEASE C ALL :

310/274-8840 Beverly Hills School District

Large Remodeled Units With Lots of Light In Newer Luxury Building

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

••• •• • • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. •

BEVERLY HILLS GREAT LOCATION!

•• • • •

8560 W. Olympic Bl.

Call 310/729-7246

French doors in bdrm. • open to large balcony • overlooking pool • • GORGEOUS UNITS • BeverlyHillsDuplex@ Hardwood flrs., central gmail.com air, pool, elevator, Upper Duplex on-site laundry, 3 Bdrm.+2 Bath intercom entry.

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Updated kitchen, hardwood floors, recessed lights, central air, balcony, garage, nice landscaping.

Please Email Info.

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

• 310/246-0290 •

C LOSE TO S HOPS & D INING

BEVERLY HILLS

BRENTWOOD Beverly Hills 11730 SUNSET BLVD.

138 N. Hamilton Dr.

CULVER CITY L.A.’S FINEST, WEST ~ OST L UXURIOUS M LOS ANGELES 3830 Vinton Ave.

• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • • • •NEWLY REMODELED 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Dishwasher, controlled access, laundry facility.

C LOSE TO C EDARS, B EVERLY C ENTER , R ESTAURANT R OW. 323/651-2598

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~ Newly Remodeled.

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APT. RENTAL

* * * * * *

• Jr. Executive New hrwd. flrs., stain- “The Mission” 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • less steel appl., balcony, • Westwood • • • • • • • • • controlled access,

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Pool, sauna, intercom entry, elevator, on-site • • • • • laundry, parking.

• 2 Bd.+2 Ba. All Utilities Paid.

Rooftop pool, on-site laundry, prkg. deck, central air, 1307 Barry Ave. elevator, intercom 310/473-1509 • • • • • BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. entry, on-sight laundry, SMALL QUIET BLDG. gym, parking.

6-Month Lease Avail.

309 S. Sherbourne Dr. • Free WiFi Access • W E S T L . A . * * * * * * ( • • • ----- • • • ) ~ 310/476-3824 ~ 1236 Amhearst Ave. Every Extra Luxury 1 Bd.+Den+1.5 Ba. custom cabinets, BRENTWOOD & • Spacious Units • granite countertops, • • • • • • U.C.L.A. C LOSE Good closet space, a/c, stone entry, pool, ^^^^ ^ ^ health club, spa. ^ elevator, dishwasher, ^ ^^ controlled access. Close BRENTWOOD 3 Bdrm. +2 Bath • Free WiFi Access • 11640 Kiowa Ave. • Close to UCLA • to Cedars/shops/trans.

Dishwasher, a/c, 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. •••••••• 310/247-8689 controlled access, L.A., 90024 Newly Updated on-site parking Contact Mgr.: Beverly Hills Adj. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath & laundry facility.

• 310/864-0319 •

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310 S. Sherbourne Dr. 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath

••••••••

310/820-8584

468

FASHION WANTED

475 GARAGE SALE

BEVERLY HILLS

W A N T E D GARAGE SALE

CHANEL, HERMES, Sunday April 15th GUCCI, PRADA 10am - 3pm EXOTIC SKINS, Furniture, clothing, 310/841-2367 AND ALL HIGH-END household items, DESIGNER HANDBAGS, unique accessories, • MIRACLE MILE • flat screen tv, toys, CLOTHING AND 615 S. Cochran Ave. bikes, cd’s books, dishACCESSORIES. Newly Remodeled ware, & much more.

————— • Single •

Controlled access, on-sight laundry, a/c unit, kitchenette.

NEW, USED OR VINTAGE.

BUY/SELL

323/879-9611

TOP DOLLAR PAID Call (310) 289-9561

Close to Museums, The Grove & Restaurants.

470

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ANTIQUES FOR SALE

304 S. Swall Dr. Beverly Hills, 90211

Btwn Olympic+Wilshire

—————–––– BEVERLY HILLS GARAGE SALE

Furniture: Living room & Dining Room, Large LG Flat Screen TV, Lots of Dishware, Household items, Antique Toys and Much Much More!!!

For For Appointment

Newly Remodeled.

W E S T L . A . • WESTWOOD • * HOLLYWOOD * Balcony, dishwasher, Balcony, hardwood flrs., 1343 Carmelina Ave. 10933 Rochester Ave. 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. a/c, heated pool, elevator, controlled - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Jr. Executive WiFi, elevator * * * * * access pool, on-site ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • Bright Unit • controlled access, 10.5x17.7 ft laundry, parking.

2 Bd.+2 Ba. * * * * * Famous Pakistani On-site laundry, on-site laundry, prkg.

310/247-8689 Spacious a/c, fireplace, Newly Remodeled BOUKARA HAND on-site parking.

Close to Close to Cedars Sinai, Brentwood Village, pool, controlled access, Great Views Close to Call 310/278-5115 KNOTTED RUG Shops, Transportation Shops & Restaurants. transportation. laundry fac., prkg.

Great views, controlled ---• 310/826-4889 • • 310/442-8265 • • Free WiFi Access • access, balcony, 310/473-5061 Gorgeous Beveled Grand Opening 500 Close To U.C.L.A. elevator, lrg. pool, BRENTWOOD ’s BRENTWOOD Mirror in heavily AUTOS prkg, on-sight laundry.

Most Spectacular 519 S. Barrington Ave. 1628 S. Westgate Ave. carved wood frame FOR SALE H IKING IN R UNYON W E S T W O O D Apartments CARVED GOLD X-St. Santa Monica Bl. 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚ 120 Granville Ave. LEAF MIRROR + 1 Ba. ~ ~ 1 Bd. 2008 Bentley •• B OWL /N IGHTLIFE .

1 2 Bdrm.

1 / Bath •• + 2 * * * * *1 * * * 36x43 • • B r i g h t & A i r y.

Flying Spur 323/467-8172 + • 2 Bd. 2 Ba. •• • 2 Bd.+2 /2 Ba. Bright unit.

• Intercom entry, on-sight -----• 2+2 Penthouse • * * * * * * * * Dishwasher, On-site parking, on-sight laundry • • 1 Bd. +1 Ba. • • MID-WILSHIRE Lithograph Large units, walk-in closet, laundry, parking.

•• • facility, courtyard patio.

340 S. St. Andrews Pl. • Marc Chagall 15x19 custom kitchen, built-in Close to •• • • • • • • Close to transportation.

• -----washer/dryer, all appli- Brentwood Village.

Wifi, Bright, controlled 310/820-1810 Spacious French Louis XV ances, hardwood floors access, balcony, 310/472-8915 Gorgeous 1 Bdrm + 1 Bath throughout, some units armchair produced pool, e levator, Bentley!

Elite ~ W E S T ~ 1 Bdrm + 2 Bath w/ skylights+high ceilings. B R E N T W O O D laundry facility, prkg. around 1895 For Discerning Owner.

L O S A N G E L E S + 2 Bath 2 Bdrm Close To U.C.L.A. Health club, wifi, sauna, 11618 Kiowa Ave. Custom Upgrades.

2 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • • • • 310/477-6856 heated pool, controlled • • • • • • ~ Henry • • 61 k Miles ~~~ Balcony, controlled acess, parking.

Newly Updated ~ OBO $38,888 818/277-5233 Newly Remodeled. WILSHIRE access, parking, 424/272-6596 • 310/822-2325 Beverly Hills Bachelor CORRIDOR • New hrwd. flrs., stainelevator, on-site laundry.

Close to Brentwood • • • • • less steel appl., balcony, 10530-10540 Close to shopping, Village, Restaurants, • • • Wilshire Bl. controlled access, 475 great restaurants UCLA, Mt. Saint Mary’s, A/C, internet access, • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • pool, controlled access, on-site laundry, prkg. & Transportation. and Metro.

GARAGE / on-sight laundry. No pets. 1307 Barry Ave. 213/738-9849 • Luxury Living • ESTATE SALE 310/473-1509 BRENTWOOD Close to Whole Foods, with valet, lush garden SMALL QUIET BLDG. Transportation 925 S. Barrington Ave. surrounding pool, LAFAYETTE PARK and Restaurants.

2 Bdrm.+2 Bath gym, elevator, etc. 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. 310/826-4889 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath Hardwood flrs., granite • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Hardwood floors, • WESTWOOD • counters, dishwasher, •••••• dishwasher, on-site SANTA MONICA central air, balcony, Granite counter tops, The Clarige laundry facility. laundry & parking.

808 4th St. stainless steel appliances, • Free WiFi • 310/826-0541 670 Kelton Ave. * * air conditioned, new * 1 Bd.+Den+1 Ba. * Call: 310/470-4474 Close to shopping, hrwd. flrs., designer Brand New Building White House Consultant to President * dining & transportation. ** finishes, balcony, ceiling * • 1 Bd. +1 Ba. **C C E N T U R Y C I T Y ** ** Johnson; TV Journalist & Author! * * 2220 S. Beverly Glen fan, elevator, controlled • BRENTWOOD • L ARGE , U NIQUE • 2 Bd. +2 Ba. access. Fitness ctr, yoga •• Milton Avery Etching; Old Master Paintings; •• 125 N. Barrington Av. AND G ORGEOUS . • 3 Bd. + 3 Ba. • • room, wi-fi, skyview Fireplace, balcony, African Art; Persian Rugs; Antique Chinese • S I N G L E • lounge N E W LY U P D AT E D w/ outdoor fire• dishwasher, intercom Everything Brand New • • • • • • • • •• • place, laundry facilities. Porcelain; Apothecary Chest; 19th. C. Red entry, elevator, gated • • 1 Bdrm.

Hardwood floors, Chinoiserie Chest; 18th. C. Artifacts; Crystal; • L o t s o f • • 213/382-102 1 parking, gym, pool.

•Character + 1 Bath • Ladies’ Designer Clothes by Prada, Yves St. & Charm! Easy freeway access • Close to Beach • appliances, washer/ Upscale, Bright, Laurent, etc; Handbags, Shoes, Belts, Fine Glass Fireplace 310/394-7132 dryer in each unit, Gorgeous & Spacious.

Newly Remodeled. LOS ANGELES Costume Jewelry; Louis Vuitton; Books, more!

• • • • • central air. Pool, jacuzzi New hardwood flrs., A Truly Fabulous Sale!

401 S. HOOVER St. WEST L.A. With Pool, hardwood granite counters, spa, fitness center, 1433 Armacost Ave. • • • • • • • • floors, balcony, central stainless steel appl., SATURDAY & SUNDAY « « « « « « rooftop garden patio+ alcove fireplace, • 1 Bd. + air, fireplace, stainless « 1 • Ba. April 14 & 15 • 9:30-3:30 steel appliances, 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. fire pits, courtyard, fridge, laundry facility, gated parking, intercom • • • • • • • • elevator, intercom 12 B RIGHT & S PACIOUS . controlled access, prkg. entry, WiFi and more. Control access, pool, OHENY RIVE entry, parking. gym.

Balcony, dishwasher, 310/312-4957 • 310/552-8064 • dishwasher, elevator, L O S A N G E LES, CA 90049 • 310/476-2181 • controlled access Rooftop jacuzzi Please Park on Street on-site laundry Steps to UCLA & Close to shopping, on-sight laundry, prkg. with panoramic and parking. dining & schools.

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

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Politicians constantly invoke the precept of “local control” as a mantra for curing society’s ills, but rarely is anything done to implement this noble concept.

Now, however, the residents of Beverly Hills are poised to make “local control” a welcome reality by petitioning the City Council to expand Design Review to include all residential development that takes place within the City’s boundaries, including what has been defined as the Hillside Area and Trousdale Estates.

If approved, we will no longer have pockets of home construction immunity, and the prospective development of overbuilt residential monstrosities will become past tense.

Neighborhood integrity will at last be restored and the quality of life that is rightfully expected in our City will once again prevail.

Such an outcome, however, will only reach fruition if the body politic exercises its considerable power to persuade the City Council to act on their behalf rather than reward special interest developers.

At the April 9 study session of the Design Review Commission, a number of questions were posed which should be considered rhetorical rather than a subject for debate. For example, the first query asked: “If Design Review is expanded to the Hillside Area, should it also be extended to Trousdale Estates?” The answer is self-evident. If the City is to prevent scale and mass abuse in new home construction, no area can or should be exempted.

The second inquiry asked whether the Design Review should be limited to the streetfacing façade or whether it should also include other elevations that may be visible from surrounding properties or streets. Here again, the response is the proverbial “no-brainer.” One need only view the oversized behemoths that have been constructed throughout our City to conclude that all visible elevations must be controlled.

For the same reason, properties “that are not visible from the street – flag lots, large estates, significant landscaping, etc. “– should be included in Design Review.

The commission also asked whether “story poles (poles and flags outlining the envelope of a structure) should be required to better understand where a project is visible from and how the massing fits into the topography,” and the obvious rejoinder is “of course.” Any presentation that assists the Design Review Commission to understand the manner in which the improvements are to be situated as well as their height, mass and use of the available space should be mandatory to facilitate proper planning and appropriate architectural improvements.

To the issue of whether Design Review should include “accessory elements such as retaining walls, fences, accessory structures, swimming pools, water features, game courts, decks, mechanical equipment, landscaping, lighting, paving, etc.,” the answer should be “absolutely.” Otherwise, a fundamental goal of Design Review will be undermined.

Another question asks whether specific design standards should be developed for trash enclosures. Here again, an affirmative reply is mandated. Beautification should be an end in itself – not something to be chipped away by granting unjustified exceptions.

The Design Review Commission Report is a carefully-crafted and well-reasoned analysis which deserves the unbridled support of our citizenry, and this can be accomplished via email, attendance at staff meetings, participation in study sessions, and galvanizing appearances at the City Council to endorse the Report and ensure that its objectives are implemented.

The Municipal League of Beverly Hills stands behind and supports this endeavor and urges all concerned citizens to take part in controlling our residential future.

Fred A. Fenster ****** I am really surprised that after all these weeks, we are still debating our continuous need for police outside of the schools and SRO ( or

perhaps private security) inside.

In addition, there is a necessity for police and rangers in our parks. This should be a permanent fact for the entire year as there is summer school and the use of the school grounds on the weekend for soccer games, and basketball indoors.

While I’m sure you all did your research, I took the liberty of calling four different police departments, one at the very large university in Los Angeles where in summary: “you don’t have to be Michel de Nostradamus to know that there is real risk and we must have police presence on the campus.”

The assistant chief of LAUSD (previously from BHUSD) commented that police outside the schools are a great deterrent and give parents and children comfort. There should be non- armed SRO or private officers inside the school.

Checkout pending L.A. schools district laws: http://laschoolreport.com/lausd-will-strengthenschool-safety-plans-joins-calls-for-stricter-guncontrol-laws.

I would also encourage the use of monitored surveillance cameras so that police or private security agents can locate a criminal event faster and easier. They should be in the hallways and at the entrances.

I also learned from the assistant chief that 75 percent of school shooters had previously attempted suicide. There must be “bullying” containment and informing parents to work at a relation with their children whereby they can speak freely if they hear of a possible threat.

Remember: kids do share with others.

Educational and psychological assistance should be available to be able to pinpoint the distressed child, of course vigilance is a must.

I also spoke with “Jim C.,” a police sargeant for the city of Laguna Beach, which is hoping to increase its SRO officers.

A Culver City police lieutenant told me that his city already has one SRO in its high school and looking for more, but don't have the resources for extra police outside.

The public library has an officer all day long as it should. However, to use the police department's own philosophy ... “there is no need for one as the police response to the library should be 30 seconds.”

If our City decides it doesn’t have the funds, then possibly the money can come from raising hotel taxes and those of the Rodeo stores; suspending all money to the Chamber of Commerce, Rodeo Partners etc. to the tune of over $2.5 million a year without including Canon Drive, Beverly Drive, and La Cienega “business” that it gets as incentives.

Pablo Nankin, M.D. ****** As a resident and former theater teacher at Beverly Hills High School, I would like to know if there is anyone to whom the City and our citizens might contact to address the unending problems with the U.S. Postal Service in Beverly Hills?

Not only does incoming and outgoing mail routinely get lost, but now we learn of an even more difficult problem!

This past Tuesday, as 30 people waited in line at the post office, we learned from one of the clerks that she was an emergency relief staff member. She came to relieve a clerk so the latter could have a lunch break at 4 p.m. after having already worked from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. without even a break for going to the lavatory.

We also learned another clerk had worked such a long shift yesterday that she was physically unable to report for work the next day.

If they are so understaffed, why not hire more postal clerks–or get temp workers?

One of the clerks said she feared that she might use herself up and end up dying in the post office.

I remember when the main post office (which was built to handle Will Rogers fan mail and which is now a theater) was such a grand and well operated institution.

Is anybody else experiencing this kind of postal astonishment? Benjamin Stuart Thompson

Cartoon for the Courier by Janet Salter

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Apr. 13). Knowing that it's the sensory experiences that will be remembered for years to come, you'll travel, take in different foods and make an effort to meet new people during this vivid, fast-paced solar return. Relatedly, you'll be extremely creative. You'll apply that creativity to pursuits spanning the personal and financial. Aquarius and Virgo adore you.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr.19). While the big dogs seem to have a clear advantage today, the words of Dwight D. Eisenhower are also true: “What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight. It's the size of the fight in the dog.”

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). What is misery, really, other than a conflict between what is and what we would have it be? Avoiding misery is not easy, but it's so simple. The acceptance of reality doesn't give misery an inch.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Anyone who has waited tables before can tell you that hungry people can be mean. Being a nicer human today will be a function of getting what you need before it becomes a pang.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Curiosity can be a very attractive quality, especially when directed toward the people around you.

Today your curiosity will lead you to delightful and enlightening interactions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). For some, getting ready for a party is more fun than than the party itself. Hopefully that won't be the case, but since it's a possibility, you might as well have as much fun with the preparations as you possibly can.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Feelings may be generally mutual, but they are not specifically the same. It will take time to understand how another person thinks of you, though you'll never understand it fully.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Though you take great pleasure in fantasizing about what will happen on that distant day when the tables turn, your plans come together and your hard work pays off, do be mindful not to wear out the day before it gets here.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It's one thing to know what you need and quite another to be bold enough to ask for it. You win on both accounts, and though your courage may not net the thing you want right away, it will impress.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Socializing is like a group dance. When the solo comes up, the rest of the company shouldn't go limp and lifeless. They should serve as support, either in movement or stillness, poised to frame the big picture.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your next move is one to consider carefully. How will it affect the others? Who will agree? Who will object? Should you inform all beforehand? Sometimes it's better to ask forgiveness than permission.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You may not fully understand your feelings for another, and are hard-pressed to define the relationship. Right now, it's how you treat one another that really matters.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). With a person who will only give 10 percent to the relationship, 90 percent will be required of you.

Are you willing? Is it worth it? Consider the big picture. The answer isn't as obvious as it seems.

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

ASSAULTS 01/08 Wilshire Blvd. /N. Carson Rd. 04/02 300 S. Oakhurst Dr. 04/05 N. Beverly Dr. /S. Santa Monica Blvd.

04/05 600 N. Doheny Dr. BURGLARIES 03/24 300 N. Oakhurst Dr. 04/01 100 San Vicente Blvd.

04/02 500 N. Beverly Dr. 04/02 9700 Wilshire Blvd.

04/03 300 N. Canon Dr. 04/04 400 Beverwil Dr.

04/05 1400 Carla Ridge GRAND THEFTS 03/22 9400 Wilshire Blvd.

03/29 200 N. Rodeo Dr. 04/02 9500 S. Santa Monica Blvd.

04/03 100 Spalding Dr. 04/03 600 N. Rexford Dr. 04/05 600 N. Maple Dr. 04/05 100 N. Le Doux Rd. 04/07 9500 Wilshire Blvd.

04/07 400 N. Rodeo Dr. ROBBERY 04/07 400 N. Crescent Dr.

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