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BEVERLY HILLS BEAR — There’s a bear on the loose in Beverly Hills! Fear not, this one is just about the friendliest bear you’ll ever see. Meet Bear, The Courier’s new 3-month-old German Shepherd/Great Pyrenees mix mascot. Bear was adopted last week by Courier President/Publisher Marcia Hobbs, and has already made himself at home in his office at 499 N. Canon Dr. (Ste. 100). Bear is enjoying his flashy new life in Beverly Hills, a step up from his birthplace San Bernardino via Shelter Hope Pet Shop and Kim Sill. And keep your eyes peeled for this Beverly Hills Bear, because he loves to explore Beverly Gardens Park and beyond with stepmom Vicki. Bear’s first present was a welcome bag, generously gifted from Parisa Fowles-Pazdro at Max-Bone (www.max-bone.com).

Beverly Hills singer Golda Berkman will perform at the Hall of Liberty at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills. 13

The Petersen Auto Museum gives an update on its massive ongoing renovations. 16

Frank Gehry was named the third annual J. Paul Getty medal winner. 17 •Real Estate •Birthdays •Letters to the Editor

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George Christy, Page 6 Charlie Annenberg Weingarten’s Explore Documents The “Zen Dens” Of Animals In Their Unusual Habitats; The Schramsberg Vineyards Blanc de Blancs Mystery Is Solved

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Announcements Real Estate Rentals Sales and More

May 29, 2015

‘Concerned Citizens’ File Lawsuit Challenging Oakhurst Project’s Environmental Review

Local animal shelters have kitten overload, ask for public’s help. 2

Retiring Hawthorne principal Kathy Schaeffer reflects on her career. 4

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By Victoria Talbot A group of residents calling themselves “Concerned Citizens of Beverly Hills/Beverly Grove” filed a Writ of Mandate challenging approvals by the city of Los Angeles for the project located at 332-336 N. Oakhurst Dr. At issue are three historic apartment buildings that have been slated for demolition to be replaced 31-unit condominium building in a potential historic district. The property is in both Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. Last month the Los Angeles Conservancy threw their con-

siderable weight behind the project opposition, listing the preservation of the Oakhurst buildings as “urgent.” Demolition of the buildings would eliminate the cohesion needed to create an historic district. The Writ of Mandate seeks to direct the developers to vacate all project approvals from the March 10 meeting of the Los Angeles Planning Commission and the L.A. City Council on April 22. The lawsuit claims that the developer did not follow provisions set forth under the California Environmental Quality (see ‘OAKHURST LAWSUIT’ page 17)

Beverly Hills Elder: Angel Castelo – Tango Champion, Celebrity Jeweler Part 37 in a series on Beverly Hills residents who have grown with the Centennial City

Beverly Loan Company: ‘Pawn Shop To The Stars’ Since 1938 This year, The Courier celebrates 50 years in the community. Throughout the year, we will honor the legacy of excellence in Beverly Hills’ heritage businesses that have called the City their home since 1965 or earlier. served Beverly Hills since 1938 By Matt Lopez Who would ever think the dif- and was no stranger to situations ference between owning or miss- like this. The family was looking to ing out on a multi-million dollar home could come down to a sim- close on a house and had to come ple interaction with a local pawn up with an all-cash offer. Combining their own funds, and borrowshop? For one local Beverly Hills ing from friends and family, they family, that became a reality re- still came about $150,000 short. cently when they came, hat in So, they went to see Tabach-Bank. “With about three seconds left hand, to Jordan Tabach-Bank’s Beverly Loan Company at 9440 S. on the shot clock, we were basically able to wire money to their Santa Monica Blvd., No. 301. Beverly Loan Company has (see ‘BEVERLY LOAN COMPANY’ page 11)

By Laura Coleman As a young man growing up in Montevideo, Uruguay, Angel Castelo yearned for two things: to sculpt art with his hands and poetry through his body. Those dreams led him to Buenos Aires, where he became a professional tango dancer, earning more awards and competitions than he can recall; and, all the while, he worked as a jeweler. He still recalls his most famous patron of that era: Eva Peron, the first lady of Argentina. “She was a beautiful woman, very soft, very pleasant; very contrary of what people said,” Angel described the passionate leader. “She went

Kessler Takes Over As Interim BHUSD Superintendent June 1 By Laura Coleman After 39 years as an employee with the Beverly Hills Unified School District–which makes him the most senior–Steve Kessler said he still wakes up with a bounce in his step, excited to make a difference and impact lives. Come June 1, Kessler will take on the role of a lifetime when he transitions from Horace Mann principal to interim superintendent. He will officially become Su-

Steve Kessler

perintendet Kessler on July 1. “I’m not afraid for I know what (see ‘STEVE KESSLER’ page 12)

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around the world and got a lot of gifts,” he continued. And it was often Angel who’d take the stones and pearls that Peron acquired and craft them into modern designs. (see ‘ANGEL CASTELO’ page 17)

SUPER SATURDAY SUPPORTERS — Included stylist Rachel Zoe with family: Kaius “Kai” Jagger Berman, Skyler Morrison Berman, Rodger Berman This was the 2nd Annual Super Saturday LA, Ovarian Cancer Research Fund’s Super Saturday LA!, at Barker Hangar at Santa Monica Airport For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

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KITTEN S.O.S. – The Amanda Foundation, the Los Angeles Animals Services and Pet Food Express held a press conference to ask the public’s help to assist fostering and adopting this year’s overwhelming surge of baby kittens. Left to right: Lindsey Jeansonne of Pet Food Express, Julia Pacheco - Amanda Foundation, Helen Oh - Amanda Foundation, Veronica Perry, Department of Animals Services, Teri Austin, Amanda Foundation president, Jackie Reich, Amanda Foundation and Tracy Jones, Amanda Foundation.

Local Pet Store, Amanda Foundation & West L.A. Animal Shelter Ask Public to Help Foster Kittens By Victoria Talbot Los Angeles has a kitten crisis this spring, and they need the public's help. All six of Los Angeles' animal shelters are bursting with kittens, and Thursday morning, Beverly Hills Pet Food Express and the Amanda Foundation joined LA Animals Services for a joint press conference. Camera crews from several television stations were on hand to broadcast the plea for help. "This was to put out a call for foster homes," said Teri Austin, President of the Amanda Foundation. "They need the public to foster these beautiful fluffy little pals until they are old enough to be adopted at 8 weeks. The shelters don't have enough staff or room. So far this year, 2,647 kittens have come into the LA Animal Shelters." Most of the kittens are 4-5 weeks old; some are as young as two weeks, with eyes as yet unopened. They may need special care, including bottlefeeding. There are 400 kittens more than at this time last year. "We have over 20 gorgeous kittens here that are sure to catch everyone's eyes and hearts," said Austin from the press conference. Kittens are born during warm and dry seasons of the year, usually in the summer, overwhelming shelters and animal rescue organizations during this time. The season usually lasts until September, with an average of 9,000 to 10,000 kittens coming into the shelters, not including adult cats, said Jan Selder, a director with the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services. Animal Services and the Amanda Foundation urged the public to open their homes and volunteer their time to foster the kittens, or to donate milk,

food and other supplies. "We need help from the public to foster all these kittens and get them old enough to be spayed or neutered and then adopted into loving homes," said Veronica Perry, city rescue program coordinator. Kittens that are not eventually fostered could be euthanized, depending on space, Selder said. But Los Angeles animal shelters have been "lucky" so far this year, and have only euthanized some kittens that were extremely sick or injured, Selder said. The shelters have about 800 foster parents, up by about 35 percent over the previous year, she said. Volunteers would need to bottlefeed kittens every three hours during their first four weeks, or when the kittens are 1 pound. When kittens are 1 to 2 pounds and up to 8 weeks old, they need to be fed canned food every three hours and have opportunities to socialize with their human caretakers and children. Selder said the public can also help by adopting adult cats to make room for the kittens. People interested in fostering kittens can fill out an application at http://laanimalservices.com or call the shelters to ask about the program. They can also visit the Amanda Foundation. Training will be provided to potential foster parents. Call LA Animal Services at 888452-7381 or the Amanda Foundation at 310-278-2935. Pet Food Express is located at 9153 W Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA (310) 271-2222 ( one block West of Doheny). City News Service contributed to this article.

Kathy Bates To Emcee American Cancer Society’s Birthday Ball At Beverly Hilton By Laura Coleman

Academy Award winning actor and cancer survivor Kathy Bates will emcee the American Cancer Society’s Birthday Ball June 6 at The Beverly Hilton. Last year, the American Cancer Society marked its centennial celebration with the inaugural Birthday Ball, which raised over $1 million. More than 400 people are expected at this year’s Birthday Ball. Singer Katharine McPhee, of American Idol and Smash fame will provide entertainment. Live and silent auctions will be

presided over by Kenny Caldwell. Only 250 raffle tickets will be sold for the chance to win six nights in Greece (two nights each in Athens, Mykonos and Santorini), courtesy of Starwood Hotel & Resorts and award-winning round-trip business class tickets for two on Turkish Airlines, valued at $23,350. Sponsors include the Los Angeles Business Journal and the Farrah Fawcett Foundation. Tickets to the Birthday Ball are still available at $500 per person and can be purchased at www.acsbirthdayball.org.

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HERE! YAH MON! —The Beverly Hills Courier traveled to Jamaica last month to celebrate the birthday of Beverly Hills resident Allan Chasin. Pictured left, Chasin and wife Carole, 40-year residents of Beverly Hills, vacationed in Negril, Jamaica to celebrate Allan’s birthday but didn’t leave Beverly Hills without a little reading material. To join the “Carry The Courier” club, simply snap a picture of yourself on your next exotic vacation, or night on the town, with a copy of The Courier and e-mail the photo to us at mlopez@bhcourier.com.

Beverly Hills High School Says Goodbye To Program Improvement, Title 1 Funds By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills High School is poised to liberate itself from the stigma of being labeled a “Program Improvement” school following a decision by the Board of Education to shift its Title 1 funds from the high school to Horace Mann and Hawthorne. The school acquired the maligned title after the state changed its evaluation criteria for schools accessing the funds to require 100 percent proficiency on the California High School Exit Examination - an ostensibly unrealistic marker that affected scores of districts throughout the state.

Title 1 is a federal program that allows schools with a certain percentage of disadvantaged students access to funds. The new program will likely mean a drop of at least $100,000 in Title 1 funds from the current year’s $660,000 allocation. “The unfortunate reality of Title 1, is it’s not a district-wide allocation,” said Chief Academic Officer Jennifer Tedford who spearheaded the creation of the program, which will target K-8 students. “Through this plan, more students would be serviced.” Boardmember Lewis Hall, the lone (see ‘PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT’ page 18)

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Hawthorne Principal Kathy Schaeffer Heads Into Retirement By Laura Coleman As hundreds of students throughout Beverly Hills move on to the next stage in their lives this week post-graduation, so too will several teachers and administrators who have impacted the lives of countless students. Hawthorne Principal Kathy Schaeffer, under whose watch the K-8 school became a “California School To Watch,” is one individual retiring from the district this year whose legacy will live on. “I love being around kids,” said the veteran administrator who joined Beverly Hills Unified School District in 1989. “I think it’s important to be positive and productive and meaningful.” “It’s different than any other job because it’s constantly connecting with

Kathy Schaeffer

people and you have to be on all the time,” she added. When Schaeffer first joined the district as a language and speech specialist at Horace Mann and Beverly Vista 26 (see ‘KATHY SCHAEFFER’ page 18)

Beverly Hills Pedals Toward Bike Share By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills City Council approved a request for $165,000 for the purchase of 50 smart bicycles, 50 docking stations and two solar information kiosks with related equipment, based on “contract terms established by the city of Santa Monica bikeshare program” Monday. Mayor Julian Gold and Councilman Willie Brien discussed progress in the Beverly Hills bikeshare program at a liaison meeting last week. The pilot program will consist of 50 bikes that can be rented at automated

kiosks strategically located throughout the City using a smart phone app. The renter can reserve a bike, ride it and drop it off at another kiosk. Santa Monica is the first in the region to begin the bikeshare program by ordering 500 smart bikes. It had hoped the program would be up and running for the summer tourist season. Delays in production have pushed the start date to the end of the year. Santa Monica is seeking a publicprivate partnership to offset the costs. Beverly Hills will also seek a sponsor. (see ‘BEVERLY HILLS BIKE SHARE’ page 18)

CROWE-ING FOR PETS —Beverly Hills’ Bill Crowe was honored with a commendation from L.A. Mayor Garcetti at the East Valley Animal Shelter for his work as director of The Pet Care Foundation/PETS 90210, which funds many animal projects, including grooming of animals available for adoption before the weekend. Pictured left: Crowe with Commander Jan Selder of L.A. Animal Services.

Adopt one of these pets and receive a free month of food from Freshpet! POMERANIAN PRINCE CHARMING–Charming is a pure bred, 4 year old, 8 pound, male Pomeranian. His owner died recently and relatives brought him to be re-homed through the non-profit, rescue only pet store ShelterHopePetShop.org. Those interested in adopting this playful Little Prince may call Shelter Hope at 805-379-3538.

Concerts On Canon Return June 4 With Ray And The Rhythm Beat Band These kittens are among hundreds available through many local shelters, such as the Amanda Foundation. For more information on how to help solve L.A.’s kitten overcrowding problem, visit www.amandafoundation.org or www.laanimalservices.com

By Victoria Talbot With Memorial Day behind us, the summer season is officially in full swing – especially with Beverly Hills’ own Concerts on Canon. The beloved midweek musical magic begins Thursday, June 4, with the mellow sounds of Motown. Bring your picnic basket and a blanket and get ready for that rhythm, those beats and those toe-tapping, finger-snapping melodies straight from Detroit with Ray and the Rhythm Beat Band. Pack your picnics–sets begin at 6 and 7:15 p.m. Table seating is firstcome, first-serve, but there is plenty of grass to spread a blanket. Bring dinner or pick up something from any of the fine nearby neighborhood restaurants. Concerts will be every Thursday

evening in June in the park between the Montage Hotel and Bouchon. The lineup includes: June 11, California Feetwarmers Ragtime Band and Dixieland Blues; June 18, Dakota will perform original music and classic rock from the 60s and 70s; and on June 25, Gary Greene and the Big Band of Barristers are so fun they’re barely legal. So put on your dancing shoes and enjoy the party! If you’re in to the movies, the big, inflatable screen returns with two performances! June 7, enjoy Field of Dreams and on June 28 it’s Pitch Perfect. Movies begin at 8:15 both Sundays. Bring warm clothing and enjoy a fun evening in the park. Parking is available in the Beverly Gardens Park parking structure at 241 N. Canon Dr.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CHEMISTRY–James Dohm was honored by the American Chemical Society at their 2015 Educational Awards Banquet for being one of only 140 high-school students nationwide to reach the honors level of the U.S. Chemistry Olympiad's 2015 Exam. As a member of the Southern California ACS Olympiad Team, James was the tenth highest scoring participant. BHHS Chemistry teacher Christopher Bushee is pictured with James.

Team Beverly Hills Applications Now Being Accepted Through June 11; 42 To Be Selected By Victoria Talbot Team Beverly Hills is now accepting applications for the upcoming session and all residents are encouraged to apply for the 42 positions, which begins in July. Applications are being accepted through June 11. The City selects 42 team members. Twenty of them are by lottery; 20 are selected directly by the City Council from applications. The final two are students from the Beverly Hills Unified School District. Team Beverly Hills is a program dedicated to educating the citizenry about the inner workings of the City. The

six-month course is a leadership and educational program featuring nine class sessions. Through panel discussions, lectures, field visits and interactive experiences, participants gain in-depth knowledge about how the City functions. Team Beverly Hills members will learn from the mayor and City Council members; city treasurer, manager and attorney; City department heads including police, fire, public works, emergency services, finance, information technology, planning, library, public works, recreation and parks, and transportation; and from business and educational leaders.

Throughout the course, residents learn to someday become involved citizens, hopefully to become commissioners and City Council members, volunteers and potential leaders. Since 1996 when it started, the program has 578 alumni members. 69 percent of the City's current commissioners on the 11 commissions are graduates. Mayor Julian Gold and City Treasurer Eliot Finkel are graduates. To learn more call 310285-1023 or visit www.beverlyhills.org/teambeverlyhills

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Christiansen Award Grows To $16.1M With Attorneys Fees By Laura Coleman It was a bad day in court last Friday for the Beverly Hills Unified School District when L.A. Superior Court Judge Stephen Czuleger ruled against a new trial in the case involving former BHUSD facilities manager Karen Christiansen and further tacked on another $2.4 million in attorney’s fees owed to Christiansen’s defense team. Together with the $13.7 million in damages a jury determined Christiansen was due in March, the BHUSD is now looking at a possible $16.1 million payout, which doesn’t include the millions of dollars already expended on its own legal defense. Czuleger took the BHUSD’s attorneys to task for failing to make an effective argument that might warrant a new trial. “The problem is, your client chose to say there is no contract,” he explained. “The

evidence is overwhelming that you didn’t give notice.” “BHUSD had an easy out of the contract,” which they chose not to invoke, Czuleger added. “This is in the end, only a breach of contract.” In March, Czuleger ruled that BHUSD breached its 2008 contract with Christiansen’s firm, Strategic Concepts LLC, opening the door for the jury to decide just how much to award Christiansen’s LLC. The jury subsequently determined that Strategic Concepts was entitled to recover $7.710 million for breach of contract and $6 million for destruction of Christiansen’s business. BHUSD attorney Fred Fenster, with Greenberg Glusker, said he plans to file an appeal on behalf of the district. In 2012, Christiansen was convicted by a jury as a criminal for self-dealing. That conviction was subsequently overturned on appeal.

HALSTROM ACADEMY— Halstrom Academy inaugurated the newest of its 15 campuses (now in Beverly Hills!) with an open house and ribbon cutting by Beverly Hills Vice Mayor John A. Mirisch. Pictured (from left): Halstrom Director of Community Outreach Tori Montgomery, Mirisch, Halstrom Academy Beverly Hills Director Chanel Crawford, Halstrom Academy LA Regional Director Lisa Bournoutian, and Halstrom student Annelise Gudenkauf.

OLYMPIC BOULEVARD PHARMACY—Olympic Blvd. Pharmacy at 8950 Olympic Blvd. held a grand reopening celebration last Friday The independent neighborhood pharmacy was established 27 years ago by Dr. Esther Lainer and Vida Hakimhfar, who came from old Thrifty Pharmacy on Canon Drive (which is now Rite-Aid). Pictured (from left): Sam Basmadjian, Narine Demirchyan, Marisa Adams, Vida Hakimfar, Karine Kagramanyan, Joanna Najera, Josie Rahim, Shauna Ebrahimi, Esther Lainer, Daniel Mossabano and Arie Hakimi.

Beverly Hills School District Will Not Oppose Odysee Charter School Coming To Beverly Hills By Laura Coleman On Tuesday, Beverly Hills Unified School District gave the go-ahead for the Odysee Charter School Albert Einstein Academy to move into the City and operate as a tenant at Temple Emanuel. The entrance of the school– whose charter was slated to be approved last night (after press time) 50 miles away in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District pending a material revision to change the academy's location to Beverly Hills–was originally fraught with controversy that a district outside the City could give the okay for another public school to set up shop. Indeed, before the agree-

ment was reached, several BHUSD officials pontificated that the best course of action might be to send the school a cease and desist letter to prevent them from coming into Beverly Hills. “In all candor, I voted for this to help Temple Emanuel,” Board President Brian Goldberg said. “If Temple Emanual was not involved and was not in need of support, I would not have even considered this.” The “Facilities and Funding Waiver Agreement,” which both parties must still sign, mandates that Odysee “waive any and all rights” to request the use of district facilities and seek funding from the district.

Further, the agreement states that Odysee will reimburse the BHUSD for any loss of district funding, including federal funding, from the enrollment of district residents in Odysee. In return, the BHUSD agrees not to challenge AADUSD’s “legal right to operate a charter school located within [BHUSD’s] boundaries.” “Having a district outside of our own sponsoring a school in our district boundaries is not a good idea,” Goldberg said. “Really, this is about being a good neighbor...while protecting BHUSD as a fiduciary.” Hence the waivers. (see ‘ODYSEE SCHOOL’ page 18)

Beverly Hills Youth Bogie Rosenzweig Wins Ranger Rick Photo Contest By Matt Lopez Bogie Rosenzweig, a Beverly Hills’ 13-year old, was named Wednesday as winner of the Ranger Rick magazine “Your Best Shots” photo contest. Rosenzweig took a shot of flowers in his backyard. His photo was selected by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), which publishes Ranger Rick, out of thousands of submissions from across the United States. The award-winning photo will appear in the April issue. “It took me an hour and more than 50 tries to get the light right in my shot,” Rosenzweig said. Mary Dalheim, the magazine’s editorial director, said Rosenzweig: “approached his photo subject with fresh eyes, enthusiasm and extraordinary skill... you can clearly see the passion and excitement Bogie

Bogie Rosenzweig’s awardwinning photo

has for wildlife and the natural world.” “Your Best Shots” photo contest is provided by Ranger Rick, a magazine aimed to educate and inspire an interest in nature for children while encouraging outdoor activity.

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healing … watch this, and you’re moved and affected.”

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hannels dedicated to brown bears, polar bears and dogs have each generated more than a million comments time and again,” confirms Jonathan Silvio, manager of news media for Explorer.

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harlie’s known as Dogfather, and Brooks adds that “Explorer is actually a rabbit warren of projects … a pet adoption agency and a dog search-and-rescue Eva Marie Malin Marley Akerman Shelton initiative called Dog Bless You, which has 690,000 enjoyable Charlie Annenberg Facebook followers.” Weingarten, who we’ve known from his youth, having UCLA master’s degree befriended his parents after our graduate, Charlie also prorelocating to the West Coast. duces nature and human rights Last Sunday we were impressed to find Charlie pro- documentaries that are “free to filed in The New York Times by watch on Explorer’s website.” the popular and prolific eed we remind that his reporter Brooks Barnes. gung-ho philanthropic mom he son of philanthropic has given the city of Beverly empress Wallis Annenberg and Hills our Wallis Annenberg neurosurgeon Seth Weingarten Center for Performing Arts. (now divorced), Charlie’s And that she supports charity founded Explore, a “branch of after charity with her family’s the $l.6 billion Annenberg billion dollar foundation, folFoundation,” presided over by lowing her father Walter Annenberg’s avowed dedicaWallis. tion to public service. xplore is known for its major art collector, nearly 100 high definition cameras, informs Brooks, Walter donated his fabled “streaming constantly and French impressionist paintings taking viewers to wonders of to the Metropolitan Museum of the natural world: an osprey Art (his floral Van Goghs are nest in Maine; a hippopota- currently being exhibited). He mus hangout in Kenya; a created TV Guide and served coral reef in the Cayman his country as the Ambassador Islands; a panda napping spot to the Court of St. James. His legend precedes him. in China.”

Carla Gugino and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson rocked the Red Carpet for the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures’ San Andreas at TCL Chinese Theatre

atrick’s Roadhouse became a draw, thanks to Arnold Schwarzenegger. A joint with a jukebox gifted by Ricky Nelson for owner Bill Fischler, who named it after actor son Patrick. One of the late Bill’s three children, the family included son Anthony, now in charge of the Roadhouse, and daughter Tracey.

rnold introduced us to Patrick’s when we were a roving editor writing monthly articles and a column Are You With It for Town & Country magazine. And later our thrice-weekly The Great Life column that ran for 25 years in The Hollywood Reporter.

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love the omelettes there,” revealed Arnold, who had a dish, The Governator, created for him by Bill. Page 6 | May 22, 29, 2015

Arnold often breakfasted

with mom Aurelia at Patrick’s whenever she visited from Austria. We soon found ourselves joining the “regulars” of filmmakers, surfers, lawyers. Stopping by for a scrambled egg and strong coffee which the staff especially prepared for us. Captivated we were by Big Daddy Bill’s hilarious personality – to know Bill was to love him. And to be amused by his collection of crazy memorabilia that he scrounged from flea markets for the floor-to-ceiling décor.

lease, we’re not talking “white tablecloth cuisine,” let’s call it “paper napkin chow.” Sloppy Joes, fries, banana and coconut cream pies. Beachniks of all ages poured in and out, friendly service, a tiny patio.

n occasion, we’d catch up at the counter with the

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feed “comes from a gravel beach in the Aleutian Islands where walruses like to snuggle … they are Zen dens. People get blitzkrieged all day long by media that stresses them out. But nature is

ver a delicious roast chicken dinner with the family, who we were privileged to know, at Sunnylands, the sumptuous Annenberg estate in Rancho Mirage, Walter discussed President Richard Nixon’s forthcoming break-

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through visit to open friendly doors to China. The president wondered what American gift would be noteworthy for China’s president. Since this was the first U.S. presidential visit to China.

raveling considerably to the great wine country of Northern California for our Town & Country articles, we suggested several cases of Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine. The name, champagne, is permitted only if the wine is made from grapes in the Champagne region of France.

chramsberg Vineyards, founded in 1862 by Jacob Schram, are in and around Calistoga. Unfamiliar with the Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs label, Walter nonetheless appeared enthusiastic with the suggestion. We mentioned the sparkling wine proved consistently outstanding during tastings. Walter called and asked the local wine shop to deliver several bottles. Everyone at the dinner expressed high praise.

alter presented the idea to President Nixon, who loved it. We assume his staff checked out the wine, and cases of Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs soon boarded Air Force One for this historic visit to China and the 1972 state dinner in Beijing honoring President Nixon.

he Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs was a huge success at the Toast to Peace event hosted by Chinese Premier Zhou En Lai. Schramsberg Vineyards owners Jack and Jamie Davies were thrilled with the global headlines, and besieged with orders from here and abroad.

Walter Annenberg home run for the U.S.A!

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The “Original” Classic International Gem And Jewelry Show Presents: An ExtravaGEMza A fine jewelry show at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza to raise money for the Motion Picture & Television Fund hosted by Academy Award Nominee, Emmy winner and jewelry designer, Reneé Taylor. The “Original” Classic International Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. will present a special fine jewelry exhibition and sale next month. The Hyatt Regency Century Plaza 2025 Avenue of the Stars in Los Angeles will host this Red Carpet Show on June 5-7 to benefit the Motion Picture &Television Fund; caring for the entertainment industry retirees and spouses. Meet Academy Award nominated, Emmy winning actress/writer, Reneé Taylor, best known as Fran Drescher's mother on The Nanny and featured in so many of our favorite movies and television shows. Taylor will debut her exclusive personally designed (“Angel of Hope”) Jewelry Collection” as well as selling Estate Pieces from Hollywood Legends. Buy directly from award winning Designers and Manufacturers and save money on Fine Jewelry, Loose Gems, Watches, Rings, Necklaces, Bracelets, Estate Pieces, Diamonds in every size, shape and color, Dazzling Beads, Fashion Accessories and much more. Admission to the show is a $10 donation to the Motion Picture &Television Fund. Plan your visit to the Hyatt Regency

Century Plaza on June 5-7 and find something for everyone at a price that fits your budget. “My mother always told me if you can't buy expensive jewelry, get a good copy! At the International Gem and Jewelry Show I can buy incredible fine jewelry at an affordable price…and it’s the real thing!” said an animated Taylor, who with designer Wendy Simpson Conner, created the “Angel of Hope” jewelry collection to symbolize “We Care For Our Own”, a foundation founded by Reneé and her husband, Joe Bologna. We Care for Our Own provides services to needy seniors in the entertainment community. A portion of the proceeds from the Angel of Hope Jewelry Collection will be donated to We Care for Our Own and The MPTF. Buy an Angel and take a picture with our Angel, Renee Taylor. “We have assembled an impressive array of gifted designers and manufacturers showcasing their newest settings and one of kind designs giving our guests a head start on the fall season jewelry styles! And because you are buying direct from these artisans you will save money!” says Brian Fischer,

Communications Director for the “Original” Classic International Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. “This show will feature collectables; one of a kind jewelry and memorabilia from Elizabeth Taylor, Elton John, Maria Callas, Liberace, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, The Duke of Windsor and other well-known names from Hollywood and History. A brilliant selection, sparkling deals and raising money for the MPTF will make a sensational show.” The MPTF was created by Hollywood’s earliest entertainment luminaries such as Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, and D.W. Griffith, who realized the need for reaching out to those in the entertainment industry who fell upon hard times. It began with a simple coin box in Hollywood where entertainment industry workers would deposit spare change for fellow colleagues. “Renee and our International Gem and Jewelry Show team want to raise a lot of money for this great cause and thank the Hollywood community for the joy they have brought into our lives”. This jewelry ExtravaGEMza and sale will be open to the public Friday June 5 from 12

noon to 6 pm, Saturday June 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday June 7. Don’t drive from mall to mall… Find It All!! at The “Original” Classic International Gem and Jewelry Show at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza 2025 Avenue of the Stars on June 5-7. It’s an ExtravaGEMza! The “Original” Classic International Gem and Jewelry Show was the first commercial high end gem and jewelry trade show open to the public. From this new concept, The International Gem & Jewelry (InterGem) Shows were created. InterGem has been producing outstanding jewelry shows for over 44 years. With more than 100 shows a year in major cities across the country, the concept and brand continues to grow. These extraordinary jewelers represent quality, craftsmanship, industry knowledge and trust. Time spent in business is important to consider when choosing a jeweler and

Reneé Taylor we are proud to say that some of our exhibitors have been with us for over 30 years. All of this combined has made The “Original” Classic International Gem and Jewelry Show the ShowplaceMarketplace. For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Brian Fischer at 301795-0348 or 240-388-2026.

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CHLA AND MELANIE GRIFFITH RAISE MONEY FOR CHILDREN...IN STYLE!–In early May, Melanie Griffith hosted an elegant evening of cocktails and charitable shopping to benefit The Epilepsy Surgery Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. In celebration of the Ralph Lauren Spring 2015 Collection, guests had the opportunity to shop a selection of Ralph Lauren Women’s Collection, Collection accessories, Fine Jewelry and Timepieces and a unique selection of Home Collection. Fifteen percent of the evening’s sales benefitted the epilepsy program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, which provides the latest, most promising treatments to help children lead seizure-free lives. Pictured clockwise from top left: Mark Krieger, MD, CHLA neurosurgery chief; Kris Jenner; Melanie Griffith; Deborah Sawaf, president of Thale Blanc; Brent Polk, CHLA chair of Department of Pediatrics; Tina Knowles Lawson; Giles Marsden, director of Client Engagement of Ralph Lauren; Cathy Siegel Weiss, board co-chair, and DeAnn Marshall, CHLA SVP and chief marketing and development officer pictured with Ralph Lauren models. Photos courtesy of Ralph Lauren IT’S A RECORD!–Local residents came together to participate in the making of the “World’s Largest Peanut Butter Cup” - all for charity. And now, the Candy Factory has officially been awarded the Guinness Book of World Records title for their efforts. “Candy Maker to the Stars” Frank Sheftel called on some of his celebrity friends including Beverly Hills resident Kira Reed Lorsch (pictured) Ruta Lee, Susan Olsen of the Brady Bunch, Wink Martindale and others to create the 440-pound treat, that was molded in a kiddie pool. Slices of the gigantic confection are being sold with all proceeds going to charity, including The Thalians. Those interested in purchasing a piece of the treat may contact The Candy Factory at 818-7668220. Photo by Lilly Lawrence/Getty Images IFS FILM FESTIVAL FUN–The 21st Independent Filmmakers Showcase IFS Film Fest opened May 22 at the Laemmle's Music Hall Theatre in Beverly Hills. Actor Malcolm McDowell won Best Actor at the awards ceremony and the Best Documentary went to HAIR, which stars Celebrity Hairstylist Daniel DiCriscio (from Beverly Hills) and was directed by Sasha Boudreaux. Bound for Greatness, directed by Jimmy Gadd, about a man living with Asperger’s who has gone through his life without connecting with anyone, won Best Short Film, as well as awards for Best Actor (Keir O’Donnell) and Best Actress (Karen Gillan) Attack Of The Killer Trees, directed by Valerie Giuili named the award for Best Animated Short for her depiction of the surreal adventures of Louie Lumberjack and his chainsmoking existentialist friend, Pierre Beaver. Pictured from left: McDowell, DiCriscio and Boudreaux. Photos by G. Proano

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Red Light Camera Warning Period To Begin Effective Monday, June 1, the following automated red light enforced intersections will become operational: – Wilshire Blvd/Whittier Drive – Sunset Blvd/Hillcrest Road – Olympic Blvd./Roxbury Drive – Olympic Blvd./Doheny Drive – Olympic Blvd/Spalding Drive

BHUSD Edges Closer To Issuing $76M In Measure E Bonds; Vote Set For June 18 By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills Unified School District is just one meeting away from issuing its third series of Measure E bonds up to $76 million. On Tuesday, the board reviewed the authorizing resolution in anticipation of voting on the item at its next meeting, currently scheduled for June 18. A motion to authorize up to $217 million in available Measure E bond funds (essentially, what remains of the $334 million school building bond voters approved in 2008) failed to pass last month. The need for repairs was recently augmented after a State of California Seismic Mitigation Program (SSMP) report identified 14 buildings of the Beverly Hills Unified School District that are seismically unsafe. In response, the Board already closed three school auditoriums to prevent students from getting hurt in case the ceiling collapses in a strong earthquake. And plans are now afoot to move students from inside those identified classrooms into bungalows. The board is now planning to go to voters in June 2016 to ask for approval for an additional school-building bond.

However, the board is determined to craft a realistic plan to address the needs of all five schools - something it still lacks. Current estimates place the total cost to renovate the schools at over $450 million. “If we’re going to go out for a bond election, it’d be very nice to have very fleshed out plans,” said Boardmember Lisa Korbatov, just before voting to give HMC Architects $2 million more to complete the El Rodeo School design. “We need to give architects some money to show us a vision. In a sense it’s a down payment for a vision...a passport into the next phase.” HMC total requested fee for the design-development of El Rodeo is now $4.1 million. The overall budget for the modernization of the buildings including hazardous materials abatement is projected at $62.5 million just for El Rodeo. “$334 million was never enough for this bond,” Board President Brian Goldberg said. “All I see is the scope continuing to grow without a way to pay for it.” “I’m concerned about funding,” echoed Boardmember Noah Margo.

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B E V E R LY H I L L S R E A L E S TAT E Beverly Hills Luxury Home Market Contines To Be Robust, No End In Sight

Dwell On Design Returns To Los Angeles Convention Center This Weekend

By Laura Coleman It continues to be a marvelous time for folks in the real estate industry - and as any local broker can tell you, good luck trying to keep a well-priced home on the market for too long! Sotheby’s International Realty’s 2015 first quarter report, which came out last month, corroborated the reality, noting an increase in overall sale volume when compared with the yearago figure for the single family home market. “It shows that our market is very appealing to a lot of potential buyers, a wonderful place to live and wonderful investment opportunity,” said Sotheby’s broker Frank Symons. Symons is the executive vice president and chief operating office for Sotheby’s Western Region and works out of the Beverly Hills office. However, the Sotheby’s first-quarter report showed that while there was an increase in overall sales volume, the average sales price for the first quarter 2015 dropped from last year’s $6.46 million down to $5.98 million. “Compared to other luxury markets in world, London, Manhattan, San Francisco, Hong Kong, [Beverly Hills] represents excellent value,” he added. “There’s really a shortage of inventory and strong buyer demand.” Symons said that the bulk of luxury properties are going on all-cash buys, with many fielding multiple offers. And money is still continuing to

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Now in its 10th year, the nation’s largest annual design event, Dwell on Design Los Angeles, will return this weekend to the L.A. Convention Center downtown. With 250,000-square-feet of space hosting over 400 exhibitors displaying over 2,000 products, and more than 250 speakers offering seminars on everything from home to the future of midcentury modern architecture, the line-up is certain to appeal to almost everyone. One of the more compelling discussions is set to take place Saturday at 2 p.m. when Seleta Reynolds, General Manager for L.A.’s Department of Transportation, sits down with Dwell editor Allie Weiss and LA-Más co-founder/director Elizabeth Timme for: “The Great

Frank Symons flow into the Westside from all parts of the globe, including Asia and Europe. “What you’re seeing in the super high-end is very robust, a lot of competition,” he said. Also of note, he said, is that many of the people who are buying into the market are living in the homes they buy. And for those who aren’t paying cash? Financing continues to be enormously attractive in light of low interest rates - which the Fed has shown no indication of raising any time soon. “It’s one of the best times,” he said.

Street Debate: Reimagining LA from the Sidewalk to the Tarmac.” And just what are these so-called “great streets?” According to Reynolds, L.A. has thus far designated 15 streets as such and they are intended as incubators to show how a community can transform itself by bringing together arts and transportation. In fact, Reynolds is focused on realizing this vision - where the car-centric streets of L.A. become more friendly for bikes and pedestrians. “It’s sort of like an urban laboratory to try a lot of different things,” she described. “We’re trying to rethink how we deliver projects as well as how we think about the function of our streets. Want to learn more about this weekend’s convention or check out other compelling discussions? Visit: http://www.dwellondesign.com.

Third Annual Coldwell Banker Food Drive Feeds Kids When School Is Out By Victoria Talbot NorthStar Moving Company and Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage have once again stepped up to feed kids with the “Let’s Send Hunger Packing” food drive. Donations go to kids in Los Angeles and Orange County who lack access to nutritious meals when schools are closed for summer. Last year the food drive provided 6,487 meals to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and NorthStar Moving Company added a monetary donation

in the name of the winning office. Coldwell Banker offices compete against each other, and in Beverly Hills, there are two offices, Beverly Hills North at 310 N. Canon Dr., Suite E and Beverly Hills South at 166 N. Canon Dr. Take your non-perishable food items to your local participating Coldwell Banker brokerage office and help feed the one-in-four kids who struggle with hunger in L.A. County by June 20.

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account so they could close on the house,” Tabach-Bank said. “They put a traditional mortgage in place, and came back later and picked up all their jewelry. They would not have gotten that multi-million dollar house without that $150,000.” “You can’t just walk into a bank and say ‘give me $150,000,’” Tabach-Bank added. “It was tear-inducing.” Short-term financial issues like that are what has allowed Beverly Loan Company to thrive for 77 years in Beverly Hills. At the heart of it, Beverly Loan Company is still just a pawn shop, but it’s just a pawn shop like LeBron James is just a basketball player. Everyone in the NBA can dribble and shoot a basketball, but none like him. And for all the millions of pawn shops spread across the country, few can lend money at the level, or with the flair, of Beverly Loan Company. It’s easy to see the difference the moment you enter the lush office, located on the third floor of the Bank of America Building on the corner of Beverly and Little Santa Monica. Upon entering, visitors are greeted by a seemingly neverending row of jewelry and watches from the likes Harry Winston, Van Cleef & Arpels,

May 29, 2015 | Page 11 Tiffany and Co., Rolex, Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin, just to name a few. The setting makes you feel like you’re actually in one of those high-end Rodeo Drive shops rather than your usual pawn shop, which TabachBank says has always been the goal. “We have always believed strongly in the office environment,” Tabach-Bank said. “We have clientele from socialites to actors, politicians, lawyers, doctors and real estate professionals. They like to come into valet parking, take a private elevator into a quiet, clean office where their valuables are kept in a bank vault and they feel they can make a trusted, secure transaction.” While Beverly Loan Company is clearly not your average pawn broker, that certainly doesn’t mean that Tabach-Bank shies away from the term. In fact, he’s proud to say he’s in the pawn business. “There’s such a stigma associated with pawn shops and I try my best to debunk those, our clientele are extremely appreciative of the service we provide,” Tabach-Bank said. “This is a highly-regulated industry, there’s nothing to be ashamed of.” “If you live in Beverly Hills and have a huge home, chances are you have a mortgage. If you have a huge diamond ring and get a loan

against that, how is it any different?” Tabach-Bank added. “Those are two assets you own, and you should be proud of both. If you can leverage it, why not do it?” Tabach-Bank, 36, is a third-generation pawn broker, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Louis Zimmelman, who founded Beverly Loan C o m p a n y (www.beverlyloan.com) in 1938 with his brother Julius at 9470 Santa Monica Blvd. The idea was to provide a contrast to the small, smokey, dimly-lit pawnshops that lined Hill Street in Downtown L.A. with a shop that looked and felt like a high-end jewelry store. The brothers built the business into a Beverly Hills staple until it was passed down to Jeannie, Louis’ daughter. After she passed away in 2005, her son Jordan, a licensed attorney, re-joined the company soon after to take over day-to-day operations as CEO. In addition to making pawn loans, Beverly Loan Company sells to the public and will also purchase jewelry outright. It also has the unique ability to write the million-dollar loan. Tabach-Bank said the store has been able to endure for 77 years because of the service it provides to a Beverly Hills community where many secretly need it. “Look at the cars, jewelry

and artwork around here. There are a lot of people in Beverly Hills who are asset rich, but might have short-term liquidity issues,” Tabach-Bank said. “People in this town lead a high-end lifestyle but can’t necessarily always afford it and want a confidential environment to get short-term loans.” Beverly Loan Company has been trademarked as the “Pawnshop to the Stars” for its top-shelf clientele, but TabachBank says he’ll never divulge just who exactly passes through the bullet-proof glass door of his office. Confidentiality is key at Beverly Loan Company. “Discretion is the cornerstone of our business, but you’d be shocked at some of the people that come in here,” TabachBank said. Of course, it’s more than just the glitz and glamour that have helped keep Beverly Loan Company at the top of its industry for nearly 80 years. Tabach-Bank said its ultimately about the relationships he develops with his clientele. “Whether someone is bringing in a 12 carat Harry Winston ring, or little scrapes of gold from the jewelry box, we treat you with the same respect,” Tabach-Bank said. “There’s nothing to be embarrassed about coming in here. If you’re going to go to a pawn shop, go to the best pawn shop.”

901 Strada Vecchia Appeal Hearing Set For June 2 By Matt Lopez 901 Strada Vecchia and its celebrity developer Mohamed Hadid will come before the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety Commissioners for an appeal hearing on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. downtown at 201 N. Figueroa St., Room 900. After months of delays, the LADBS finally cracked down on the project in April, ordering the site to demolish and remove any and all unapproved construction. Permits were revoked and a stop-work order was levied in September, but the LADBS found that unpermitted work had continued over the following months. 901 Strada Vecchia appealed the LADBS’ order, leading to the hearing on June 2. If the ruling is upheld, the matter is turned over to the L.A. City Attorney for prosecution. LADBS spokesman Luke Zamperini confirmed that “the case is being prepared for submittal to the City Attorney pending the outcome of the appeal hearing.” 901 Strada, LLC is listed as the owner of the property, with Virginia attorney James T. Zelloe listed as the owner.

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S OUTLOOK “Picasso: Portraits,” a chronological look at portraiture by one of the greatest artists of all time, with a special guest lecture by leading Pablo Picasso specialist, Emmanuel Benador, will be presented from 3-7 p.m., Saturday, May 30 at Galerie Michael, 224 N. Rodeo Dr. Works to featured include “Le Femme au Fauteuil,” from 1948, and “Tête de Femme no. 7 Portrait de Dora Maar,“ 1939/1942. Required RSVPs may be made to 310-273-3377 or by email to awalker@galeriemichael.com. • • • • • “Chamber Music At All Saints” continues at 5 p.m., Sunday, May 31 with guitarist Jordan Charnofsky and soprano Elizabeth Ladizinsky in Jordan concert in Charnofsky the intimate All Saints Chapel, 504 N. Camden Dr. The evening will feature music of Rodrigo, de Falla and from the Renaissance. Tickets, $20 and $10 students/seniors, are available online at https://www.allsaintsbh.org/calendar/chamber-music-concert-3/ or at the door. • • • • • SHARE’s Boomtown 2015

fundraising event, “Ol’ Blues Eyes-Celebrating 100 Years,” will be Saturday, June 6 at The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. Special guest Frank Sinatra Jr. will help the group celebrate his father’s centennial. Also appearing will be Sandy Hackett, Yakov Noy and the SHARE ladies. Dressy Western attire requested for with evening with cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7:30 and the show at 9 p.m. For reservations, tickets, starting at $500, and more information, visit www.share4children.org. • • • • • The Los Angeles Doctors Symphony Orchestra will conclude its season with an 8 p.m., Friday, June 12 concert at the Ann and Jerry Moss Theater at the Herb Alpert Educational Village at New Roads School, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica. The concert will feature the world premiere of Three Pieces For Doctors Symphony, written for in 1961 by former USC professor Ernst Toch, who fled Hitler’s Germany in 1933 to settle in L.A. Dvorak’s Symphony No. 6 in D major, Op. 60, B112 is also on the program. Featured soloist will be violinist Joan Kwuon, playing Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy. Admission is free with a suggested donation of $10. Parking is free. The weekly update of local and Southland events.

MEMORIAL DAY– The VA’s National Cemetery Support Foundation held a stirring Memorial Day program at the National Cemetery in West L.A. Monday. From left: Brig, Gen. Michael R. Teilmann, U.S. Army Reserve ambassador; Elaine Dupont Bernard of Beverly Hills, who sang at the ceremony; and Col. Scott Ables.

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I’m getting into,” he vowed. “At this stage of my career, my life, the senior person, I feel like I’m truly giving back now.” In addition to crafting a much-needed strategic plan for the district, which Kessler said he would be undertaking with Chief Academic Officer Jennifer Tedford, the veteran educator said that Measure E school building and technology integration will be paramount going forward as he takes the reins from outgoing superintendent Gary Woods. “I think the most important thing is just going out and about and see what’s going on in the schools,” he said, noting that he planned to make constant unscheduled visits at all five of the district schools. For the past five years, Kessler has served as Horace Mann principal and as the school’s top administrator and is known for popping in classrooms unexpectedly - often to the great enjoyment of students, particularly when he shares one of his engaging stories. And if there was any doubt as to just how beloved he is, this month’s going away shindig packed the school’s auditorium in testament to his effective leadership and passion for education. Officially, Kessler joined the BHUSD family in 1958, as a kindergartner at El Rodeo; an education that proved pivotal. “I wanted to be a teacher since I was 10 years old in Mr. Bill Porter’s 5th grade class,” he recalled. “I was sitting watching him teach and I was enthralled with this man. ... I remember going home that day and telling my mom.” After graduating Beverly Hills High School Class of 1971, Kessler went to the University of the Pacific, where he promptly enrolled in the School of Education. He graduated in 1975 with a K-5 multisubject credential and a physical education single-subject credential. The following year, the same one in which he married his dear wife, Kessler interviewed for a position as a kindergarten teacher at Horace Mann. He recalled that he was up against nine other men for the position.

Just before he got the final approval to take on the job, he met with then Superintendent Kenneth Peters (whom Kessler said was known back then as “God.”) Kessler recalled Peters’ prophetic words to him during that meeting: “I see you have a lot of enthusiasm and I don’t want you to lose it because if you keep your enthusiasm, you’ll never regret a day in education.” During his first years at Horace Mann, Kessler taught kindergarten, first grade, fourth grade and fifth grade before he was encouraged to go take math courses in order to teach middle school math. He then spent 27 years teaching middle school math in the morning and physical education in the afternoon. “For my personality, it was a wonderful mix,” he said. After 34 years in the classroom, he made the jump to principal in 2010. Under his leadership, Kessler helped facilitate the renovation of Horace Mann’s auditorium using Measure E funds. And the school is now in the in the process of building a brand new building. Kessler said his construction background (his father and two grandfathers were general contractors) makes him well suited to understanding the nuances of building projects and he expects to take an even more active role in his new position. But ultimately, what is most important to Kessler is educating the students. “When you get to work in a district like Beverly Hills, you realize that kids are really here to be educated,” he said, noting that the City’s educated population expects that everyone will go to college. “You really feel like your efforts are really helping youth.” Over the years, students have often asked Kessler the age-old question, ”What do you think I should do with my life?” He tells them simply: “Follow your passion.” When you follow your passion, he said, you’ll never feel like you’re working. “I’ve always tried to be the best I can,” Kessler added. “Teaching, I really thought it would be a life well-lived.”

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T Debbie Allen Launches Wallis’ ‘On The Golda Berkman, Burbank Philharmonic To Perform Terrace’ Series With ‘Salsa Sunday’ She’s planning to “pump it up” in Beverly Hills with a dance party. Dancer, choreographer, actress, producer and new Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts boardmember Debbie Allen is bringing her infectious energy to the venue Sunday for the first in the new free “On the Terrace” programs, “Salsa Sunday With Debbie Allen & Friends.” Allen, “Puerto Rican Prince of Salsa” Lyrik Cruz, a member of her Debbie Allen Dance Academy, and Allen’s daughter Vivian Nichole Nixon, will be demonstrating the “hot and spicy” latin fusion dance on the center’s terrace from noon-2 p.m. with live music and DJs. “We want everyone to come out—families and cou-

ple—and have fun,” says Allen. Lessons will be geared to all ages and levels, she says. A l l e n sees the new program as Debbie Allen part of The Wallis’ mandate for community outreach and “expanding its footprint,” and she’s thrilled to be a part of it. Upcoming family-friendly events in the series will include puppetry, music and more dance, says Allen, who was artist in residence at The Kennedy Center for 12 years. Food truck will be available for refreshments and margaritas.

Debbie Joyce Returns To Spaghettini Back by popular demand, longtime resident Debbie Joyce is bringing her smooth jazz stylings to S p a g h e t t i n i , Debbie Joyce, second from left, with members of 184 N. Cañon the Tony Campodonico Trio, Paul Morin, John Dr., for a 7:30 Stuart and Campodonico. p.m set, Wednesday, June 3. Joyce— who previously delighted audiences at Vitello’s, The Beverly Hills Hotel and the Gardenia Room, among others; and who appears regularly at Pips on La Brea—will be accompanied by the Tony Campodonico Trio with Campodonico on keyboards, Paul Morin on bass and Jon Stuart on drums. Niece of the legendary Nancy Wilson, Joyce is the granddaughter of professor B.L. Joyce, who taught many of the jazz and R&B greats of today. For reservations and more information, call 310424-4600 or visit www.SpaghettiniBH .com.

Arias, Beethoven In Free Forest Lawn Concert Golda Berkman, soprano and 16-year-old BHHS student, will join maestro Steven Kerstein and The Burbank Philharmonic for a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at the Hall of Liberty at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Dr., L. A. Berkman will perform a selection of opera arias from Mozart, Puccini and Gounod. The orchestra will perform symphonic favorites including Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture, Op. 62; Romance No. 2 for Violin and Orchestra with violinist Erika Walczak, and Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93. Berkman became one of the youngest grand prize finalists in classical voice in The Music Center’s Spotlight Awards last March and sang at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. She made her Carnegie Hall debut in performances in March and May. It was a performance of Mozart’s The Magic Flute that set Berkman on her musical journey. “I was 4 and just in awe of the grandiose sets and performers. When I got in the car afterward I was so happy and singing. I knew this was going to

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be my career,” recalls Berkman. “My dad (Shallom Berkman) always told me that it’s necessary to love what you do as a career.” With numerous YouTube performanc-

es under her belt, Berkman is hoping to continue her opera studies at Juilliard with voice and vocal arts professor Marlena Malas. She now studies with Gary Catona and voice coach Armen Guzelimian. With a vast opera repertoire of arias in French, Italian, German, Russian, Korean and other languages, Berkman is also a pianist and composer. For more information, visit http://burbankphilharmonic.org/.

HOW DO YOU FEEL? Health Happenings... ‘Cool Comedy-Hot Cuisine’ To Benefit Scleroderma Research

KindredSpirits Concert To Help Fund Treatment, Cure For ALS

Bob Saget will host “Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine,” the 34th gala to benefit the Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF) on, Friday, June 5, at The Beverly Wilshire. Saget, an SRF boardmember who lost his sister to scleroderma, will be joined in the fundraising effort for this often life-threatening disease by comedians Jeff Garlin and Jimmy Kimmel, along with special musical guest John Mayer. Celebrity chefs/restaurateurs Susan Feniger (also an SRF board member) and Mary Sue Milliken, Food Network’s Too Hot Tamales and both Bravo Top Chef Masters, will prepare the multi-course “hot cuisine” featuring Latin-inspired dishes from their Border Grill restaurants. The word scleroderma means “hard skin,” but the disease, often affects the internal organs with lethal consequences. In some cases, the joints and muscles are affected, resulting in severe pain and limited mobility. Vascular damage due to scleroderma can result in loss of fingers, toes and entire limbs—but the most serious complications involve the lungs and kidneys. Tickets start at $250 with premium seats for $500 and $1,500. Advance reservations are required. For more information, call 800-441-CURE or visit www.sclerodermaRESEARCH.org.

John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting will headline the Kindred Spirits eighth annual gala concert at 7 p.m., Sunday, June 14 at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd. The event will benefit Augie’s Quest, a cure-driven initiative focused on finding treatments and cures for ALS. Other performers will include theatre and concert star Lizzie Weiss, KindredSpirits founder Ilan Davidson, a secular musician and contemporary Jewish singer/songwriter who began his musical training at 5; and the New Kindred Spirits Orchestra conducted by Dr. Noreen Green and under the musical direction of orchestrator/pianist Chris Hardin. This year’s Humanitarian Award will be given to Augie Nieto, founder of both Augie’s Quest and Life Fitness. Last year’s event raised more than $150,000, with proceeds benefiting Save A Child’s Heart, an Israel-based international humanitarian project whose mission is to improve the quality of pediatric cardiac care for children from developing countries who suffer from heart disease. Organizers hope to raise even more this year. Tickets range from $55 and $175 and are available via kindredspiritslive.org.

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

Saban, CHLA Researchers Study Zebrafish To Lead To Advances In Repairing Heart Damage The heart has its own dedicated blood supply, with coronary arteries that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart and cardiac veins that remove deoxygenated blood. This system of vessels nourishes the heart, enabling it to pump blood to all the other organs and tissues of the body. Yet despite their critical importance, the process and molecules required for coronary vessel development have not been fully determined. Studying zebrafish, investigators at The Saban Research Institute and the Heart Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) discovered a new source for cells that can develop into coronary vessels and have identified the signaling protein, a chemokine called CXCL12, which guides this process. Results of the study were published online Tuesday in the journal Developmental Cell. Zebrafish have emerged as an important vertebrate model for cardiovascular research for a number of reasons, including the ability to regenerate their heart if damaged, and because the transparency of the embryos allows easy observation of internal processes like blood vessel development. Using confocal and time-lapse imaging, investigators were able to visualize coronary vessels developing from the endocardium, or the inner lining of the

heart. “This furthers our efforts into heart regeneration to repair human hearts,” said ChingLing (Ellen) Lien, PhD, principal investigator at The Saban Research Institute and senior author on the Coronary vascula- paper. ture in zebrafish. “Children or young adults may not be aware of having abnormal coronary vessels because their circulation is adequate until the heart is stressed by increased demands, for instance when participating in strenuous sports,” explains Lien, also an assistant professor at the Keck School of Medicine and an investigator at the Cardiovascular Thoracic Institute, both at USC. “Then suddenly, an apparently healthy, young person dies. Alternatively, a person with abnormal coronary vessels might have higher risk of experiencing heart attacks later on in life. Our findings will guide future study toward understanding these devastating conditions to be better able to diagnose them and develop interventional strategies.”

At the A Place Called Home 11th annual GirlPower luncheon last week were honoree Robyn Browning, Ivonne Coll, Shondrella Avery, event host; Andrea Navedo, and honorees Lisa Licht and Maryann Walker.

A Place Called Home Honors Three Leaders Three Southland women were recognized for their civic, community and professional achievements at the 11th annual GirlPower Awards luncheon in The Beverly Hilton sponsored by A Place Called Home (APCH), which provides a safe haven of opportunity for underserved youth in South L.A. The event, which attracted several hundred attendees last week, also recognized female lead cast members of Jane the Virgin. • Resident Lisa Licht, senior VP of marketing partnerships and platforms for Yahoo received the Inspiration Award. She is responsible for securing key partnerships for Yahoo’s initiatives, including the 2014 Live Nation initiative which led

to daily streaming concerts with such stars as Taylor Swift, Mark Ronson/Bruno Mars and Megan Trainor. Licht joined Yahoo leading entertainment and marketing initiatives for Hasbro. As general manager of Hasbro Studios, she staffed and produced award-winning shows, including My Little Pony and Transformers Prime. Licht and her husband Andy have three children. • The Legacy awardee was Robyn Browning, responsible for the operation, fundraising and charitable efforts of the Herbalife Family Foundation, including management of its worldwide Casa Herbalife program. • The Community Champion Award went to Maryann W a l k e r, founder, CEO of Walker Advertising, who has spent more than 30 years helping p e o p l e throughout California access legal services.

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What Does It Take For Survivors Of Bad Childhoods To Become Good Parents? Q. Dear Dr. Fran: Can someone who had a bad childhood become a good parent? Patricia B. A. Dear Patricia: Most people who endured a bad childhood and have not taken a painful honest look within, often repeat old bad parenting patterns and become a negative statistic. These behaviors became automatic, unconscious and without thought. Psychotherapy and high levels of motivation are required to change these generational patterns. On the other hand, there are a smaller percentage of people who suffered a very bad childhood and are determined to become a better parent. In fact, I have personally seen many of these folks succeed. I have seen children of narcissistic,

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MEALS ON WHEELS HONOREES—The nonprofit Beverly Hills Meals on Wheels was founded in June 1978, with the purpose of a neighbor-toneighbor volunteer mealsdelivery program to homebound recipients. A community service, in the last 38 years, residents have delivered more than 500,000 meals, in all kinds of weather and traffic conditions, Monday through Friday, giving of their time and car expenses. Each year a volunteer team is recognized and honored as “Meals on Wheels Volunteers of the Year.” This year’s recipients are Tom Nogradi and his wife, Wendy (left), who have delivered meals twice a week for six years.

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S P O RT S Petersen Automotive Museum Continues Speeding Toward Makeover By Matt Lopez Given the green light Wednesday to share his candid thoughts about the future of the Petersen Automotive Museum, Bruce Meyer didn't mince words. “I wish the whole world could see what's happening here on Fairfax and Wilshire,” said Meyer, founding chairman of the Petersen. “This will be the talk of the town.” The whole world can't quite see it yet, but it's getting close. On Wednesday, The Courier was invited on a private media tour and meet-andgreet with the architects of the museum, which is currently

past the museum. Gone is the plain-looking gray building with large black tinted windows facing Wilshire and in its place is a stylish, eye-catching bold red building covered in stainless steel ribbons. The ribbons float up, down and around the outside of the building, evoking images of the speedy automobiles that rest inside its walls. “Some 20 years ago we did what was right for 20 years ago and now we're doing what is right for 2015,” said Petersen Chief Curator Leslie Kendall, who has been with the museum since its inception. Architect A. Eugene Kohn,

An exterior rendering of what the completed Petersen Auto Museum will look like.

special, something that really represents the speed, elegance and beauty of the cars.” Kohn said.

a completely unique look depending on the time of day, or even the weather on a given day. “This might cause a few more fender-benders out in front of the museum,” joked L.A. City Fourth District Councilman Tom LaBonge about the eye-popping display. “This is so important for the future of Los Angeles.” The event included a meetand-greet with those tasked with renovating the 21-year-old museum. Among those on hand, aside from Kohn and Meyer, were Trent Tesch, AIA, lead architect of KPF; Terry

Karges, executive director of the museum; Anthony Birchler, VP engineering for A. Zahner Co., Architectural Metal Masters (Broad Museum, NASCAR Museum); Paul Matt, owner ofMATT Construction (Broad Museum, LACMA, Skirball Center) and Sam Ragsdale, project manager of MATT Construction. The construction is being helped along by a $125 million Capital Campaign that is currently at $90 million. “The Petersen has been the best kept secret in town,” Meyer said. “But pretty soon, it will all be out.”

From left: Trent Tesch, AIA, Lead Architect for KPF; Bruce Meyer, founding chairman of the Petersen; Terry Karges, executive director of the Petersen; A. Eugene Kohn, FAIA, RIBA, JIA - chairman of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF); and Paul Matt, owner of MATT Construction.

undergoing major exterior and interior renovations and is slated to fully re-open in December. Wednesday's rooftop event highlighted the museum's exterior transformations. The museum closed late last year as construction got off to the races and one can easily see the work that has already been done by simply driving

FAIA, RIBA, JIA, chairman of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, the project's lead architecture firm, said the inspiration for the new look came from a discussion in Italy with noted car enthusiast and longtime Petersen Boardmember David Sydorick. “We had a discussion about how we can take this and do something unique and

That was the brainchild of what is currently taking place on Wilshire/Fairfax, where 308 total stainless steel ribbons are being installed over the red facade. The 14-gauge A304stainless-steel bodies are finished in “hot rod red.” Approximately 700 linear feet of LED backlighting are being installed, and will shine off the ribbons to give the museum

An interior rendering of what the completed Petersen Auto Museum will look like. TOP GUNS – Beverly Hills AYSO’s Boys Under 12 Extra Team won the championship at the Top Gun Tournament in Mira Mesa, San Diego over Memorial Day weekend. Pictured, front row, from left: Jordan Simon, Xavier Morales, Ilan Farahi, Ben Beyda, David Atterton; Middle: Luke Nichols, Noah Kiewicz, Jared Warren, Justin Heravi, Ben Lee, Max Smith; Back Row: Coaches Rodrigo Morales, Ben Nichols and Edward Atterton

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Frank Gehry Named Third Annual J. Paul Getty Medal Winner By Victoria Talbot The J. Paul Getty Trust has announced that Pritzker Prizewinning architect Frank Gehry will be the third annual J. Paul Getty Medal honoree. “There have been few individuals in all of history who have changed the course of architecture, and Frank is one of them,” said J. Paul Getty Trust President/CEO James Cuno. “He effectively reinvented architecture with his use of new technologies in the design of beautiful and iconic buildings. Architecture will never be the same.” For over five decades Gehry’s architecture has delighted people around the globe, winning prizes in Europe, Asia and North America. His designs have captured the world’s most coveted awards, including the National Medal of Arts, National Order of the Legion of Honor in France and the Golden Lion Achievement Award at the Venice Bienanale.

Some of his buildings include the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, the Fondations Louis Vuittan in Paris, and the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and Bridge in Chicago. Gehry’s fanciful sculptural architecture rises from mere buildings to inspired art. A graduate of USC with a Bachelor of Architecture in 1954, he studied city planning at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design and founded Gehry Partners, LLP in Los Angeles in 1962. His home in Santa Monica is a worldrenowned tourist attraction. The same is true for many of his fantastic buildings worldwide. For all of his notoriety and international commissions, Gehry remains a local architect, residing in his iconic Santa Monica home. The medal was established by the trustees of the J. Paul Getty Trust to recognize living

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dance on his feet. Angel recalled actually once going in search of Astaire; so enamored was he of the Hollywood actor’s dancing. “I went to the studios looking for him, I never saw him,” he shared. “One day, I come early to my office and he was at my front door.” While Astaire wasn’t actually waiting for Angel (his accountant was in the same building), the two stuck up a pleasant rapport once Angel invited Astaire to wait inside his showroom. Eventually, the actor ordered a pendant from Angel for the lady jockey (Robyn Smith) he was seeing at the time and eventuAlly married. In fact, the affable man who is today a very youthful 90, bubbles forth with the exuberance of someone who is interested in the world around him; a personality facet that has enabled him to speak to everyone. He recalled one night several decades ago walking in the City with his wife, who chastised him for making them late when he stopped to have a conversation with a homeless man. A few moments later when they were continuing on their way, they ran into Aaron Spelling (his wife, Candy, was a client of Angel’s) and of course, an affable conversation ensued. “In 10-feet distance, you speak with the poorest man in Beverly Hills and the richest man in Beverly Hills,” he recalled his wife telling him that night. By the mid-70s, Angel had patented the Dancing Diamond–a specialized design for moving jewelry. He won five national Diamonds Today awards for his designs and was invited to design the Heart of

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In 1960, Angel moved with his wife to Beverly Hills –the last stop on a multi-destination honeymoon. It was in this City that Angel was intent on making his mark. For four years he worked at Tibor Designs on Rodeo Drive before establishing his own design studio at the corner of Rodeo Drive and Dayton, in what is today the Chanel building. “[Beverly Hills] had the prestige of being a center of jewelry,” recalled Angel, who credits his brother Ramon with much of the success he was able to achieve. In addition to creating his own designs in his private showroom and manufacturing facility where he employed dozens of fine jewelry craftsman, Angel worked with such luminary brands as Gucci, Bvlgari, Harry Winston and Tiffany's. Indeed, he said it was Harry Winston Jewelers that sponsored him to come to the U.S. with a visa. Among the many clients that patronized his business in the 20 years he was in Beverly Hills were notables such as Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren, Robert Wagner and Zsa Zsa Gabor. One of his favorite clients, however, remains Fred Astaire–the sublime performer who captivated the hearts of all those who watched him on screen. Back then, there was no tango happening in the City –or really anywhere else in the Southland. So Angel danced mostly at home with his wife. After dinner parties, they would put on music and dance beautiful tangos in the living room for their guests. His two daughters, whom he calls his “most precious jewels,” learned to

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individuals the world over who inspire with leadership in the fields in which the Getty is associated. Last year, Lord Jacob Rothschild received the medal, recognized as the most influential volunteer cultural leader in the English-speaking world. The Medal’s first recipients were Harold M. Williams and Nancy Englander honored for their leadership in the creation of the Getty, as it exists today. The medal will be awarded at a dinner at the J. Paul Getty Center on Sept. 28. Hollywood award. When he was awarded the industry’s most prestigious accolade in Paris in 1977, the Diamonds International Award, he dedicated the award to Beverly Hills. “For me, this City is very important,” he said. “All the people who know me, they call me the ‘King of Beverly Hills’.” One of Angel’s more important friendships that he crafted in the City was with Yogi Bhajan. The two often went to La Scala for lunch and Angel essentially became the personal jeweler for the Sikh community, even commissioned by the community to create an exclusive commemorative piece that is today housed permanently in a Hindu temple in India. In the 1980s, aware that retirement was near and his specialized knowledge ought to be shared, he founded the International School of Jewelry Arts, at the time, the world’s largest jewelry school. The four locations, which were subsidized by the government, were created also to help rehabilitate people disabled from their prior professions and give them the possibility to learn a unique trade from a master jeweler. After closing his jewelry manufacturing plant, Angel began to to focus on writing poetry and song lyrics. His Mariachi song lyrics for Asi es un Mexicano, sung by Pedro Fernandez and scored by Lito Solanas, went platinum in Mexico, then gold in the U.S. “Now that I retired, I have time to look back and see what I did, and I don’t believe myself,” he said. “I fell in love with Beverly Hills and I don’t want to live in any other place. I was very happy to live here. I never found anything better than Beverly Hills.”

LIKE MOTHER LIKE of DAUGHTER–Board Education member Lisa Korbatov celebrated daughter Lauren’s graduation from UCLA Law School. Both ladies graduated from Beverly Hills High School - Lauren in 2007, and her mother, a few years before that. Lauren graduated from USC in 2011. Lauren’s younger sister, Anna Bella (BHHS Class of 2011) is also a new graduate! Anna Bella just graduated from UC Berkeley (Summa Cum Laude) and is headed to Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in the fall.

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Act (CEQA) and that the “aesthetic and environmental interests” of the petitioners “are directly and adversely affected by respondent’s approval of the project.” Following a hearing in which several public speakers and representatives of Council District 5 expressed their concerns about the historic value of the property, the developers submitted a memo in June of last year that denied any historic value. A subsequent report was submitted by the City of Beverly Hills from their consultants, the Historic Resources Group (HRG), that contested those findings. Instead, HRG found a notable concentration of 1930s Period Revival style multi-family architecture with nine properties along North Oakhurst Drive that form a potential historic district that would keep a little bit of 1930’s Los Angeles intact for posterity. The City of Beverly Hills submitted a letter on June 11, 2014, requesting that an Environmental Impact Report be prepared in light of the HRG report, but the letter was ignored and Beverly Hills did not follow up on the request. No EIR was prepared. In 2011, the City of Beverly Hills relinquished their authority under CEQA to Los Angeles . In February, in a special meeting of the Beverly Hills City Council, they did not reach a majority vote that would have contested the Los Angeles Planning Commis-

sion’s decision. Then-mayor Lili Bosse was unavailable. Then councilmember John Mirisch and Vice-Mayor Julian Gold supported the appeal; Councilmembers Willie Brien and Nancy Krasne did not. Now, residents have organized and retained land use attorney, Jamie Hall, indicating that there is money enough to mount a fight. It would seem that Assistant Director of Community Development Ryan Gohlich, then a principal planner, who was heading up the project at the time, dropped the ball for the City. The suit alleges that the developer “failed to conduct an adequate analysis of the Project’s impacts on, among other things, historical resources, and that “significant environmental effects could occur as a result” of the project. The petition also states that the developer failed “to conduct an adequate analysis of the project’s impacts on, among other things, historic and cultural resources, parking, land use consistency, and construction related impacts,” and to adopt mitigation measures. There are no proposals for any such mitigation in the project plan as approved, say residents. Surprisingly, the lawsuit also points out that developers “erroneously assumed that agencies (such as the Los Angeles Police and Fire Departments) and utilities (such as the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power) would serve the project,” when in fact it would be Beverly Hills.

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BHPL Summer Reading Club Seeks Teen Volunteers

MEET THE PEOPLE WHO KEEP THE CITY MOVING–Public Works Services Day last week was an opportunity for residents to meet the people who fix the street lights and keep the streets clean. This reporter road a Cherry Picker two stories high to grab the photo. 1st Row - Left to Right: Hector Leyva, Joe Evans, Gardner McKay, Jr., Michelle Tse, Frank Johnson, Ken Gettler, Frencho Valenzuela, Rick Gomez, Genevieve Row, Glenn Claudio, Lynda Arriaga, Juan Morales, Dwayne Burt, Gardner McKay, Sr. 2nd Row – Left to Right: Eric Cuevas, Ray Crespin, Jack Merluzzo 3rd Row – Left to Right: John Lopez, Chris Lopez, Dan Morales, Raymond Lara, Robby Ybarra, David Hillyer, Stela Marinova, Mario Inga, Alan Doyle, Alisha Johnson, Kearran Hayes, Roy Zarate, Francisco Ruiz, Daniel Boyle, Robert Martell, Terry Carney Back Row – Left to Right: Gabe Szasz, Chris Archie, Jonathan Brisson, D’Andre Williams, James Burnley, George Chavez, Trish Rhay, Chad Lynn, Juan Alvarez, Frank Victoria, Venneri Santos, Jose Alvarez, Andy Diaz Courier Photo by Victoria Talbot

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years ago - she had just three days inside the classroom before the weeks-long strike began. “It gave me a chance to get to know people,” she explained. What she found in BHUSD was a family of committed teachers, students, parents and administrators. Schaeffer’s first job with the district was essentially an offshoot of her “previous” career as a speech pathologist and audiologist. Following the birth of her two children, Schaeffer said she started working for BHUSD, in part because she liked the more predictable work schedule and in part because she wanted to have her children go to Beverly Hills schools (they both attended Hawthorne and Beverly Hills High School.) After moving on to teach special education at Hawthorne for six years, Scha-

effer than became a second grade teacher for 10 years. In 2002 she won her first of two Apple Awards - the second one she won this year. “They love school,” she described of the young students. “They have a level of independence that really makes a difference.” Schaeffer then went on to serve as the school’s assistant principal before taking up the mantel of principal for four years. “My philosophy has always been there should not be a principal and an assistant principal; it’s a co-administration,” she said. Under her leadership, in addition to garnering one of the most prestigious accolades in the state, Schaeffer helped roll out the district’s pilot iPad program, now about to enter its third year. And it is a true model of how technology ought to be integrated into classrooms. “Watching the whole shift in technology, (we’re) seeing

it’s natural for kids,” she said. She said the key is to empower teachers to be facilitators, not directors. Other effective facets in teachers she highlighted are: : having a deep understanding of the curriculum and knowing how kids learn, because they all learn differently ; being flexible; willing to try new things; being collaborative; And what will Schaeffer do now that she will be collecting more than five hours of sleep a night? She plans to travel more, and is now planning a trip to Iceland. Also, because she is an active genealogist (she can trace her ancestor back to the Mayflower) Schaeffer said she always makes a point to visit an ancestor’s village if possible. Of course, she will miss her school family! “I never set out to be a teacher, I just kind of fell into it,” she said. “Everyday is completely different I have never been bored one day.”

By Victoria Talbot The popular Summer Reading Club at the Beverly Hills Public Library will celebrate the formal season kickoffSunday, May 31 at 6:30 p.m. with a live performance by Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards, a New Orleans jazz band. The party will take place at in the Civic Center Plaza adjacent to the Beverly Hills Police Department. The Summer Reading Club boasted, “well over 1,500 participants,” said Nancy HuntCoffey, assistant director of Community Services. The club encourages children to read and rewards them for a minimum of 25 hours of reading enjoyment – about 20 minutes per day – with age-appropriate material. Kids can sign up online or with the librarian and win prizes for reading. Online registration begins May 27. Children up to 4th grade will enjoy special events featuring magician Amazing Dave, June 16; juggler David Cousin June 23; the BeatBuds, July 7; and Dance Party with Cynthia Harper July 14. Two years ago, the City launched the Teens & Tweens for 5th – 12th graders. They will have their own very Paper-

Plane-Making day and LEDbracelet day, followed up with Karaoke. Summer Reading Club also extends to adults, who can file a card to rate the book, entering in a drawing for e-readers, a book bag full of books and other prizes. The theme for 2015 is “Read to the Rhythm” which will incorporate musical events and activities into the program’s offerings. This year, the club is seeking Teen Volunteers May 27Aug. 9 to assist with activities at the Children’s Library. Volunteer opportunities include reading to children; listening to children read and assisting children draw and write about their reading. Volunteers will also help children use craft materials and the computer. Volunteers must be entering 9th-12th grades. They must love reading, enjoy helping kids increase their reading skills, and be enthusiastic, patient and reliable. Teens who volunteer will receive a 90-minute training session. They will be assigned 2- or 3-hour shifts Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday with a required 10-hour commitment.

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he said. Boardmember Lisa Korbatov questioned where the money would come from to offset the funds being allocated away from the high school. Tedford criticized the current soon-to-be terminated plan at the high school as “a very expensive use of funds.” She plans to return to the board with a new intervention plan at the high school. is planning a bikeshare rollout that will resume with a pilot program Downtown in 2016. Ultimately, the County’s plans include bicycles as a “firstmile, last-mile” access solution to subway links for public transportation, noting that public parking is not available at most planned Metro stations. Subsequent rollouts will occur throughout L.A. County. Metro will supplement 50-percent of the startup costs and 35-percent of the ongoing operations. However, the City of Beverly Hills is not scheduled for funding at least until 202021. The City expects the bikes to be in production following completion of Santa Monica’s bikes.

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“no” vote for the new program, voiced concern as to what the associative costs would be (unknown at the current time) and worried that issues at BHHS might go unaddressed. “I feel that we’re kicking Title 1 out of the high school and not really solving the problem,”

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Tourists from China, Europe and the east coast are familiar with the program, and it is hoped that the compatible system will drive bike tourism from Santa Monica to Beverly Hills. Beverly Hills bike production is scheduled to resume following the completion of the bikes in Santa Monica. The City is contracted with CycleHop LLC for the installation and operations, including indemnification and insurance. In addition, staff is seeking to contract for vending machines for helmets. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority (Metro)

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AADUSD, which has issued over a dozen separate charter school petitions in the last three years and receives 3.5 percent of general fund revenue for oversight fees for each approval, appears to be using a loophole in the Charter Schools Act of 1992 which limits charter schools to the geographic jurisdiction of their authorizing entity.

“There is no connection to BHUSD whatsoever and the agreement spells that out very clearly,” Goldberg emphasized. In addition to the agreement’s assurance that there will be no financial loss to the district and that Odysee and AADUSD will not assert any claims to BHUSD property, non-resident Odysee students will at no time have any claim that they are a Beverly Hills students.

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Philanthropist Nicole Ari Parker, the Good New Foundation (Pat Harvey, Leslie Miller, Dorothy Lucey, Ana Garcia) and Bonnie Rubin (executive VP of 1st Century Bank) joined California Attorney Gen. Kamala Harris, as 2015 “Women of Distinction” honorees at the 7th Pink Pump Affair to benefit Special Needs Network (http://snnla.org) at the Montage Beverly Hills. An SRO crowd of 300 raised $150,000 to benefit SNN’s Parent Advocacy Mentor Program and the Joe Patton Academy Camp – the only free summer inclusion camp in South L.A. for kids with autism and related disabilities and their siblings. The event was highlighted by a couture fashion show from St. John, which showed its inspired pre-fall signature designs.

Frances Allen Desert Roundup Kudos to part-time Desert resident Kevin Parker, west coast director of sales for the exclusive, high-end jeweler David Webb. He celebrated his recent birthday by signing a lease with The Beverly Wilshire for a David Webb boutique to be located just inside the esteemed hotel’s main enKevin Parker trance. If “location means everything,” then Parker has got it all. If the Palm Springs International Film Festival, held in January each year, is the big brother of film festivals then the 21st annual Palm Springs International ShortFest and Short Film Market, June 16 to 22 at the Camelot Theatre, is its smaller sibling. A short is any film not long enough to be considered a feature, but no consensus exists as to where the boundary line is drawn. However, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences defines as a short film as “an original motion picture that has a running time of 40 minutes or less, including all credits” … it’s as good a yardstick as any. Short films are usually funded by film grants, non-profit organizations, sponsor or personal funds and are generally used by filmmakers to gain experience and/or prove their talent in order to gain funding for future films from private investors entertainment companies or film studios. This is one of the most acclaimed short film showcases in the world (and the only one in America), with more than 300 short films from some 50 countries competing. Running at the same time, the market will feature a library of more than 3,000 films available to film buyers and industry insiders. ShortFest appeals to viewers with limited attention spans, yet who still want a quality movie going experience. Ticket information is at 760-322-2930.

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Motown-A Smash Musical At The Pantages As soon as the theatre lights went down signaling the start of the acclaimed musical, Motown (through June 7 at the Pantages) the packed audience roared with the anticipation of an exciting and exhilarating evening. They weren’t disappointed. As soon as the orchestra blared the first notes of the

most spirited and accomplished performers, brought back a time when we raised our voices with complete abandon emulating the sounds of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, The Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight and The Pips………. The woman next to me was living vicariously through every performer, never missing a beat or a lyric for nearly three hours. Breaking up the musical numbers was the book written by Motown label founder Berry Gordy. Based on his autobiography To Be Loved, the dialogue served as a bland and sporadically humorous respite between the songs. But, to be honest, we weren’t there for the dialogue. The cast and the woman to my left, performed admirably. The voices were astounding,

Jerry Cutler on Stage

PLAYING FOR GOOD–The 7th annual “Playing for Good” poker tournament benefited two LA-based nonprofits: The Geffen Playhouse and Determined to Succeed. More than 150 players participated in the deep stack no-limit hold’em event sponsored by ARIA Resort & Casino. Hosts (from left): Jerry Greenberg and Bruce Stern; Hank Azaria, coopening number, the woman founder of Determined to Succeed; and Gil Cates, Jr., Geffen next to me started screeching Playhouse’s vice chairman of the board. Photo by Jordan Strauss

Patrice Martineau Named Executive Chef At Montage Patrice Martineau has been named executive chef at Montage Beverly Hills. He is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the culinary operations of the hotel’s Rooftop Grill, Parq Bar, £10, in-room dining, as well as catering and conference services. “I could not be more pleased to welcome Chef Martineau to the Montage family,” said General Manager Todd Orlich. “I am particularly excited for his Executive Chef Patrice Martineau involvement in local philan-

joyfully and clapping her hands as she sang along as if it were a Mitch Miller sing-along. Had the seats not constrained her, she would have danced in the aisles as well. Meanwhile, on stage the

thropic events that support causes most important to our City.” Martineau was classically trained in some of France’s most acclaimed restaurants. He began his career in his hometown of Champagne at two legendary spots, Le Chateaubriand and Le Valentino. He moved to Burgundy as chef de partie at the region’s renowned Abbaye de Saint Michel and La Côte Saint-Jacques. Coming to New York, he served as chef de cuisine at Daniel Boulud’s iconic eatery, Daniel. He then became executive chef at London’s Savoy Hotel, and most recently, was executive chef at the Belmond El Encanto Hotel and the Viceroy Palm Springs. A graduate of the Chambre Syndicale de l’Aube, Martineau holds a master’s degree in culinary arts as well as a Leading Management diploma from Cornell.

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the acting flawless, the music brilliant. Outstanding, aside from the singing, dancing and direction by Charles Randolph Wright, were performances by Julius Thomas III (Gordy), Allison Semmes (Diana Ross) and Leon Outlaw, Jr. (Michael Jackson). The final curtain brought everyone to their feet for a well deserved standing ovation. Thomas, the director, thanked the cast delivering an impassioned plea about the necessity of loving one another during these trying times and introduced Gordy to thundering applause. Berry spoke, he hugged and to cap it off, he danced off stage. In order to get to the garage and beat the mass exodus of cars, I tried getting past that same woman but she walked slowly, humming the songs. Finally I asked: “How did you know the words to every song they sang tonight?” “Before marrying you, I had a life,” she demurely answered. Quietly, we got into the car and drove home to our kids. 3-1/2 Bagels out of 4.

Jerry Cutler. The Courier’s entertainment critic, is senior rabbi at the Temple of the Arts

BY JOE KROZEL / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ ACROSS

1 Rye and others

59 Painters’ picks

7 Egg-shaped tomato

60 Gets established

11 Racetrack figure

61 Co. that produced “Lou Grant”

15 A cherry may be served with it

64 “I said ____!”

19 Group of companies

65 Nurse

21 Doesn’t freak out

66 Flashy neckwear

67 J.F.K. posting

o Set time o Go

THE NEW YORK TIMES SUNDAY MAGAZINE CROSSWORD PUZZLE

58 Not pay attention

to theater o Engage in tomfoolery

25 Festive season 26 ____ Maria 27 What may follow bigger or better 28 Byways 29 “Absolutely, brother!” 31 Part of a giggle 32 Put in a hold 33

o Hitchhike o Surf o Show patriotism

42 To a smaller degree 43 Dashboard abbr. 44 Meal for a seal 45 Harbor whistler 47 Good rep 48 Unshiny 50 Place to pick up prints 54

o Somersault o Start football

game o Invent some language Online subscriptions: Today’s puzzle and more ANSWERS than 4,000 past FOUND puzzles, nytimes.com/crosswords IN NEXT ($39.95 a year).

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68 Post-deluge sight

108 o Finish taxes o Visit library o Plan vacation

31 Seven: Prefix

113 Rabbit ears

32 City in 1965 headlines

114 People with belts do 33 Soft touch, for short? them 34 H.M.S. part 115 Dict. material 35 Like trade-ins 116 Tiny bit

117 Herring type 118 Pro responses

70 Shopper stopper 72 Staples of protests 75

o Not stop at intersection o Warm up o Use rifle

30 Iconic figure in a Warhol work

36 PCs once ran on it 37 Window dressing

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1 3 Series producer 2 Makeup of some sheets 3 Cubemeister Rubik

46 Davis of Hollywood 48 Showerhead adjustment

80 Additions

5 Forensic facilities

81 “Employees must wash hands before returning to work,” e.g.

6 Do a darn good job?

49 Diamond-loving Taylor

7 Twisty pasta

50 Masterstroke

8 Pod part, perhaps 9 Dashboard abbr.

10 Coordinately 85 Law school accreditor, for short 11 Where I-35 and I-40 meet: Abbr. 86 Walton with a club Graduation 12 87 Diamond worker ceremony V.I.P. 89 o Play baseball 13 “L.A. Law” actress o Take public 14 Home of the 300 in transportation the film “300” downtown o Clean up after 15 Many a prescription? diners leave 16 Despicable one 97 Biblical preserver 98 Fudges, in a way, as an expense report 99 Earth 101 Farming prefix 103 Balkan repub. 104 Wedge or sledge

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56 Go by walking

55 Record of the year?

53 Many an old monitor, in brief

58 62

52 Safe place for a knife

61 Cohn and Chagall

51 Some printers

57 Top cop

40 Not stiff 41 Puts the pedal to the metal

39 Circulation needs

4 West Wing worker

96 Some red marks

38 Home on high

79 Taxi’s locale

84 Georgia, once: Abbr.

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62 “It is what it is,” e.g.

63 “No pain, no gain,” to 76 It’s a blessing many a bodybuilder 77 Chris who sang 65 Bed support “Wicked Game” 66 Rural calls 17 A seeming eternity 78 Country singer 18 January honoree, for 69 ____ of hope Ernest short 70 Biblical queendom 82 “U R so funny” alternative 20 Do the dishes? 71 Steadily annoyed 83 Word with public or 22 “Austin Powers: 72 Piece of cake private International Man of 73 One left in stitches Mystery,” e.g. 86 Head analysts? 74 Approximately, 24 “That was close!” 87 Corrupt informally

88 On the line 90 Carpenter and others 91 Sizzle 92 Renaissance artist ____ del Sarto

100 Count of Lemony Snicket 101 “… ____ extra charge!”

102 Stop on the first trans-Pacific air 93 Late media journalist route David 103 Spelling start? 94 Digital transfer 105 Lex Luthor’s 95 Peasant shoe main henchman in 99 Take as a bride “Superman”

106 Villains of fantasy 107 Facebook action 108 Busy co. around Feb. 14

109 Sinus doc 110 “So-o-o comfy!” 111 Very important 112 Remarks akin to “btw”

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PUBLIC NOTICES Trustee Sale No. : 00000004279436 Title Order No.: FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/20/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE P R O C E E D I N G AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/26/2004 as Instrument No. 04 1344629 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: KOUROSH GOLSHAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 06/18/2015 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1473 BENEDICT CANYON DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210 APN#: 4357006-005 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $917,617.63. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed

and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000004279436. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify

postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE I N F O R M AT I O N PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 1180 IRON POINT ROAD, SUITE 100 FOLSOM, CA 95670 916939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY I N F O R M AT I O N OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 05/26/2015 NPP0248521 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 05/29/2015, 06/05/2015, 06/12/2015 –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015112423 The following is/are doing business as: 1) JAY INVESTMENTS 2) STRAND PROPERTIES 3) ASHLAND PROPERTIES 4) SAWTELLE PROPERTIES 5) 12748 PACIFIC AVE. PROPERTIES 6) 1021 MICHIGAN PROPERTIES 11022 Santa Monica Blvd. #280, Los Angeles ,CA 90025; Jack Yermian 11022 Santa Monica Blvd. #280, Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 2002: Jack Yermian, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 28, 2015; Published: May 08, 15, 22, 29, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015112422 The following is/are doing business as: 1) U.S. VETERANS HOME LOANS 2) US VETERANS HOME LOANS 3) LENDING SENIORS 4) REVERSE MORTGAGE CENTER 1141 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; Mortgage Bank Of California 1141 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Mayer Dallal, Managing Director: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 28, 2015; Published: May 08, 15, 22, 29, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015112424 The following is/are doing business as: DETTA VIGIL 18410 Keswick St. #1, Reseda, CA 91335; Bernadeta Vigil 18410 Keswick St. #1, Reseda, CA 91335; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Bernadeta Vigil, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 28, 2015; Published: May 08, 15, 22, 29, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015108432 The following is/are doing business as: 1) INSTITUTE FOR URANIAN PSYCHOANALYSIS 2) INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY URANIAN PSYCHOANALYSIS 3) ICUP 4) IUP 5) URANIAN PSYCHOANALYTIC CLUB 7080 Hollywood Blvd.

#801, Los Angeles, CA 90028; Treeroots, Inc. 1016 N. Gardner St., West Hollywood, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Christopher Kilbourne, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 22, 2015; Published: May 08, 15, 22, 29, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015113763 The following is/are doing business as: DREWCARDS 1351 N. Crescent Heights Blvd. #117, West Hollywood, CA 90046; Andrew James Landis 1351 N. Crescent Heights Blvd. #117, West Hollywood, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Andrew James Landis, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 28, 2015; Published: May 08, 15, 22, 29, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015100182 The following is/are doing business as: LA MUSE BEVERLY HILLS 468 N. Camden Dr. #200, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Kazumi Hirokawa 13488 Maxella Ave. #366, Marian Del Rey, CA 90292; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Kazumi Hirokawa, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 14, 2015; Published: May 08, 15, 22, 29, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015119440 The following is/are doing business as: EQUIMAX MANAGEMENT 3415 S. Sepulveda Blvd. #400, Los Angeles, CA 90025; Equimax Mortgage and Loan 3415 S. Sepulveda Blvd. #400, Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein August 2012: Hooshang Namvar, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 04, 2015; Published: May 15, 22, 29, June 05, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015119441 The following is/are doing business as: EMAXLOAN 3415 S. Sepulveda Blvd. #400, Los Angeles, CA 90025; Equimax Mortgage and Loan 3415 S. Sepulveda Blvd. #400, Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein August 2012: Hooshang Namvar, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 04, 2015; Published: May 15, 22, 29, June 05, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015119443 The following is/are doing business as: AIKIDO SWIMWEAR 2116 Kerwood Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025; Aikido, LLC 2116 Kerwood Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Dina Benmoshe, Managing Members: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 04, 2015; Published: May 15, 22, 29, June 05, 2015

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE LOCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP) AND THE BUDGET OF Beverly Hills Unified School District OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY The Governing Board of Beverly Hills Unified School District will hold public hearing on the LCAP and the BUDGET OF THE DISTRICT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016, PRIOR TO Final Adoption as required by Education Code 42103 and 52062. The public hearing will be held at STC/Jon Cherney Lecture Hall, Beverly Hills June 18, 2015 , at High School. 241 Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills, CA on

7:00 PM . The public is cordially invited to attend this meeting. The proposed LCAP and Budget will be on file and available for public inspection should members of the public wish to review the LCAP and Budget prior to the public hearings, at the following location(s): BHUSD District Office, 255 South Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 from:

June 15, 2015

to:

June 18, 2015

Date(s)

during the hours of:

Date(s)

8:00 AM

4:30 PM

Arturo Delgado, Ed.D. Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools Published 05/29/15 - Beverly Hills Courier

LACC N/C –––––– STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2012022609 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: BETTER WITH BOOKS 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #927, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on (date): February 08, 2012 in the county of Los Angeles; What A Pair 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #927, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION declare that all information in this statement is true and correct, Signed: Ruth Stalford, CFO; Statement #2015119442 is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 04, 2015; Published: May 15, 22, 29, June 05, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015124538 The following is/are doing business as: ED CARRASCO MEDIA 4441 Camero Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027; Edel Francis Carrasco 4441 Camero Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Edel Francis Carrasco, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 08, 2015; Published: May 15, 22, 29, June 05, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015116455 The following is/are doing business as: FOXY ROXY GLUTENFREE PIZZA TRUCK 17015 Pacific Coast Hwy. #13, Los Angeles, CA 90272; Fox Grain Farms, LLC 17015 Pacific Coast Hwy. #13, Los Angeles, CA 90272; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Sandee Huberman, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 30, 2015; Published: May 15, 22, 29, June 05, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015112266 The following is/are doing business as: XYZ ENTERTAINMENT GROUP 9595 Wilshire Blvd. #900, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Westside Law APC 2003 S. El Camino Real #117, Oceanside, CA 92054; The business is

conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Cari Donahue, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 27, 2015; Published: May 15, 22, 29, June 05, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015126900 The following is/are doing business as: CHARISSE GLENN CASTING 6063 Fairview Pl., Agoura, CA 91301; CG Works, Inc. 6063 Fairview Pl., Agoura, CA 91301; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 1998: Charisse Glenn, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 13, 2015; Published: May 22, 29, June 05, 12, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015126901 The following is/are doing business as: SUSHI FUMI 359 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Wun Kyong Moon 1395 Kelton Ave. #303, Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Wun Kyong Moon, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 13, 2015; Published: May 22, 29, June 05, 12, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015134739 The following is/are doing business as: 1) 1ST TRUST DEED MORTGAGE 2) AYA INVESTMENTS CO. 11022 Santa Monica Blvd. #280, Los Angeles, CA 90025; Abraham Yermian 1555 Carla Ridge Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1999: Abraham Yermian, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 20, 2015; Published: May 29, June 05, 12, 19, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015134740 The following is/are doing business as: 1) NORTH DAKOTA EVENTS 2) FMS EVENT ACCOUNT 3) FCG EVENT ACCOUNT 4) POLICE ASSN. CHARITY EVENT ACCOUNT 5) FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITY

EVENT ACCOUNT 6) FIRE FIGHTERS EXPLORERS CHARITY EVENT ACCOUNT 7) DEPUTIES ASSN. CHARITY EVENT ACCOUNT 8) ALASKA EVENTS 9) CRIME STOPPERS CHARITY EVENT ACCOUNT 10) SHERIFF RESERVES CHARITY EVENT ACCOUNT 11) POLICE EXPLORERS CHARITY EVENT ACCOUNT 12) ELKS LODGE CHARITY EVENT ACCOUNT 13) F.O.P. LODGE CHARITY EVENT ACCOUNT 14) AFE EVENT ACCOUNT 15) WFPA EVENT ACCOUNT 16) APDST EVENT ACCOUNT 17) CCDA EVENT ACCOUNT 18) DAFMS EVENT ACCOUNT 19) WFCG EVENT ACCOUNT 20) WPFCG EVENT ACCOUNT 21) BEFMS EVENT ACCOUNT 22) DEFMS EVENT ACCOUNT 23) MPFCG EVENT ACCOUNT 24) MPFMS EVENT ACCOUNT 8549 Wilshire Blvd. #1072, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Entertainment And Sports Events & PR, Inc. 8549 Wilshire Blvd. #1072, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 18, 2008: Gary Greene, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 20, 2015; Published: May 29, June 05, 12, 19, 2015 LACC N/C

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

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PUBLIC NOTICES Title Order No: 7742476546 Trustee Sale No.: 2012-2051 Reference No: EL-0274-0205-01 A.P.N.: 5555-003-122 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF A NOTICE OF DELINQUINT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 7/6/2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that on 6/19/2015 at 11:00 AM, S.B.S. Lien Services, As the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 7/14/2010, as Document No. 20100960655, Book , Page , of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, The original owner: FANNIE INDROKUSUMO AND FANNIC INDROKUSUMO The purported new owner: F A N N I E INDROKUSUMO, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a State or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or a savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.): BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA. All right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, as more fully described on the above referenced assessment lien. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 1110 HACIENDA PL #205, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, to wit: $14,597.83 accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant: THE ELEVEN TEN OWNERS ASSOCI-

ATION under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call FOR SALE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (855)986-9342, or visit this Internet Web site www.superiordefault.com using the file number assigned to this case 2012-2051 . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO THE NINETY DAY RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CONTAINED IN CIVIL CODE SECTION 1367.4(c)(4). PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ARE ATTEMPTING TO COL-

LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: 5/13/2015. S.B.S LIEN SERVICES, 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106, Westlake Village, California, 91362. By: Annissa Young, Trustee Sale Officer (05/15/15, 05/22/15, 05/29/15, SDI14860) ———————— ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO: LS026764 In the Matter of the petition of: REZA SHADKAM To all interested person(s): Petitioner: Reza Shadkam, Born: September 1, 1970 and presently over 18 years of age. Place of birth in Tehran, Iran. His current residence address: 4738 Park Granada #244 Calabasas, CA 91302 filed a petition with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, Van Nuys Courthouse East 6230 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401, on May 11, 2015 for a Decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Reza Shadkam Proposed Name: Alexander Shadman 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. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: June 22, 2015 Time: 8:30AM Department: W The address of the court is: 6230 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Van Nuys Courthouse East. Reason for name change: Petitioner converted from Muslim religion to Christianity. His old name is a representative of a Muslim religion. Petitioner desires a name that would be more representative of the Christian religion. Additional reason is the safety reason. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Signed: Reza Shadkam & Vladimir Parizher, Attorney at Law 8733 Beverly Bl. #312, West Hollywood, CA 90048 Judge of the Superior Debre Huey P. Cotton Dated: 05/11/2015 Published: May 15, 22, 29 June 5, 2015 BHCR17279

–––––– T.S. No.: 9986-2483 TSG Order No.: 00272983 A.P.N.: 5555003-050 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/18/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE P R O C E E D I N G AGAINST YOU, YOU

SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 03/02/2005 as Document No.: 05 0469562, Book No.: N/A, Page No.: N/A, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: MARK N. STROM. A SINGLE MAN , as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 06/11/2015 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, Vineyard Ballroom, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1215 NORTH OLIVE DRIVE #302, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $194,302.48 (Estimated) as of 05/06/2015. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding

on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 1-800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.auction.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9986-2483. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802

800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.auction.com or Call: 1-800280-2832. NBS Default Services, LLC, Vanessa Gomez, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0247433 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 05/15/2015, 05/22/2015, 05/29/2015

–––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015122502 The following is/are doing business as: XCELL UNITY 2563 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Unit 4, Los Angeles, CA 90064; Qijin Xu 2563 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Unit 4, Los Angeles, CA 90064; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Qijin Xu, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 7, 2015; Published: May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 2015 LACC N/C

–––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015133645 The following is/are doing business as: THE COAT LA 1350 N.Cahuenga Blvd Suite B, Los Angeles, CA 90028; CS Motor Sports, LLC 1922 Purdue Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Signed: CS Motor Sports, LLC. Edmond Lee Santoso, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 19, 2015; Published: May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015118046 The following is/are doing business as: MIRNA THE MAKE UP ARTIST 1467 Silver Lake Blvd. #1, Los Angeles, CA 90026; Mirna Gonzalez 1467 Silver Lake Blvd. #1, Los Angeles, CA 90026; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 2010: Signed: Mirna Gonzalez, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 1, 2015; Published: May 08, 15, 22, 29, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015131373 The following is/are doing business as: JODI MOORE ENTERPRISES 417 S. Holt Ave. #112, Los Angeles, CA 90048; Jodi Moore 417 S. Holt Ave. #112, Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 12, 2015: Jodi Moore, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 15, 2015; Published: May 29, June 05, 12, 19, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 2015139965 The following is/are doing business as: MARYAM OF BEVERLY HILLS 9884 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; A.S.M. Beauty Corp 450 S. Maple Dr. #405, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Ashkan PourMohammad, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 26, 2015; Published: May 29, June 05, 12, 19, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015139673 The following is/are doing business as: RACHEL’S CLOTHING 1124 Glenville Dr. #2, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Rachel Piperno 1124 Glenville Dr. #2, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Rachel Piperno, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 26, 2015; Published: May 29, June 05, 12, 19, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015123259 The following is/are doing business as: 1) FMBC INTERNATIONAL 2) ACCURACY MESSENGER, MOVING & DELIVERY SERVICE 3) AJ AMBASSADORS OF THE FUTURE 4) AMERICAN GENERAL TRADING COMPANY #2020 5) ASIA GARMENTS CALIFORNIA GROUP #2 6) 24-7 EXPORT TRADING COMPANY 7) 24-7 TRAVEL REFERRAL NETWORK 8) ARTNFOOD CATERING 9) DIANE E. WATSON COMMUNITY RESILIENCY CENTER 10) FMBC INTERNATIONAL 11) FPYF COMMUNITY GARDEN 12) FPYF COMMUNITY RESILIENCY CENTER 13) FPYF PODNET 14) FRIENDS OF THE AFRICAN UNION BERMUDA-AMERICAS BUREAU 15) PRISON PRODUCT NETWORK 16) SKINS GAME #2020 1820 West Florence Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90047; Five Points Youth Foundation 1820 West Florence Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90047; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Vanessa Cain, Treasurer: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 07, 2015; Published: May 29, June 05, 12, 19, 2015 LACC N/C ––––––

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————— BEVERLY HILLS ADJ Bedford/Olympic 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO $2,150/MO. Approx. 1400 Sq. ft. Lower unit with fridge, washer/dryer in unit and 2 car parking.

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* • NEWLY REMODELED 310/449-1100 120 S. Swall Dr. * * * * * • Jr. Executive 2600 Virginia Ave. W E S T W O O D 2 Bdrm. +2 Bath • • • • • • • • • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath 1370 Veteran Ave. • • * * * * 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath * * * • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • ••••••• Single Large & Bright. Very Spacious, A/C, 1628 Westgate Ave. Rooftop pool, •• •• •• ~ 1 Bd. 1 Ba. ~ + Pool, a/c, balcony, balcony, intercom entry, •• ••

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hrwd. flrs., designer WiFi, pool, elevator, controlled access, on- finishes, balcony, ceiling sight laundry, parking. fan, elevator, controlled C l o s e t o U . C . L . A . access. Fitness ctr, yoga 310/473-1509 room, wi-fi, skyview lounge w/ outdoor fireWILSHIRE C O R R I D O R place, laundry facilities. Easy freeway access 10530-10540 213/382-102 1 Wilshire Bl.

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• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. with valet, deck, central air, B r i g h t & A i r y . Balcony, air conditioning fridge, stove, laundry on-sight laundry, prkg. lush garden • • • • • • • • elevator, intercom dishwasher, controlled Dishwasher, surrounding pool, Control access, pool, rm., prkg., intercom Close to Cedars-Sinai, entry, on-sight laundry, Intercom entry, on-sight access bldg., WiFi, gym, elevator, etc. dishwasher, elevator, entry, elevator. Beverly Center, pool, on-sight laundry, parking, on-sight gym, parking. Hrwd. flrs., granite on-site laundry CLOSE TO SHOPS gym, parking. laundry facility. shops, cafes • Free WiFi Access • counters, dishwasher, and parking. 310/477-6885 Close to transportation. & R ESTAURANTS . & transportation . ~ 310/476-3824 ~ central air, balcony. C l o s e t o U. C . L . A . 310/820-1810 213/385-4751 Call: 310/470-4474 310/270-0724 BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE 310/858-8133

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Another Roger Lefkon Phobia

THE FEAR OF RENEWING MY DRIVER’S LICENSE

HONORING OUR WOUNDED WARRIORS–Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce members started the Military Veterans Commerce Committee and had a booth at the Memorial Day 5K Run for Warriors at New Directions at the West L.A. Veterans Administration. The event raises funds for Wounded Warriors. From left: Lisa Schwartz, commissioner of Health & Safety; Nicholas Lara; Emmy-Winning Fox 11 News Anchor Christine Divine; Charles Vider; Ted Harlon Billard; and Steve Shandobil.

Mayor Julian Gold Visits China On A 10Day Mission To Promote Friendship By Victoria Talbot The Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries is hosting Beverly Hills Mayor Julian Gold and a delegation from the Western United States on a 10-day tour of China. The mission promotes people-topeople exchanges and local government cooperation between China and the United States. The mission is seen as important for the delegation to increase mutual understanding and cooperation from their respective towns and cities in China visited during the tour. Last year, then-Mayor Lili Bosse visited China representing Beverly Hills. The second leg of Mayor Gold’s journey involves the Beverly Hills Convention and Visitors Bureau and luxury travel. The CVB will be exhibiting at the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Asia in Shanghai from June 1-4. Building on last year’s success, CVB CEO Julie Wagner will join Mayor Gold to again host a gala dinner. Mayor Gold will be the keynote speaker for the event on June 3. This is the third year that Beverly Hills has participated in the ILTM Asia event, promoting the destination to se- GOLD IN CHINA–Mayor Julian Gold, M.D. and Dr. lected luxury travel buyers from Asia Michele Gold in Beijing at the Great Wall of China Oceania.

Getty Summer Events Begin Saturday By Victoria Talbot Friday Flights and Saturdays Off the 405, Garden Concerts for Kids and extended hours, talks, classes and tours are happening at the Getty. The Getty will remain open until 9p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings, beginning Saturday, May 29. Saturdays will feature music and Saturdays Off the 405, starring emerging talent and DJs beginning with Cathedrals, a San Francisco R & B vocal duo. June 20, enjoy Shannon and the Clams, a garage-punk fused with 60s psychedelics rockabilly combo sure to make you light-hearted. Dates for Saturday music events include July 11, July 25, August 22 and September 19. Friday Flights is multi-media live enter-

tainment, thought-provoking visual artists and creative thinkers and musicians, hosted by artists to bring a range of creative collaborators together. Friday Flights start with an evening hosted by Total Freedom, a DJ, producer and party-maker. Also in the mix are Concerts for Kids, August 1-2, Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards begin with New Orleans Jazz 45:30 p.m. Check www.getty.edu to tune in with family Saturday art adventures at both the Getty Center and the Getty Villa. The Villa will be hosting tours and talks as well. Coming soon – the Getty360 App, a free smartphone app to keep you up to date on all the summer activities.

Going to the mailbox to retrieve my mail and scanning the return addresses can and often does trigger a panic attack. Recent examples include a letter from the DWP (Dept. of Water & Power) containing a statement that seems to grow larger each billing cycle despite the fact that I now live by candlelight and only use H2O to take medication, flush the toilet and arm my water pistol. Then there is correspondence from the DOD (Dept. of Defense) telling me my discharge from the service 55 years ago was issued in error and that I should report, without delay, to Camp Pendleton in order to bring me up to a state of combat readiness. Perhaps a communiqué from the DHS (Dept. of Homeland Security) advising me that the last time I passed through security at LAX the x-ray machine reveled that, although no explosives were found, I was nevertheless in need of a hernia repair. And the most feared letter of all, a notice from the DMV (Dept. of Motor Vehicles) informing me my drivers license is up for renewal and, because of my “Senior Citizen” status, I am required to take a vision test, a written exam and be photographed and fingerprinted. All that was missing was a measurement of my IQ to insure I was qualified to use my car’s keyless entry system. This was a very scary proposition. Failure to pass the tests would result in the immediate revocation of my driver’s license and drive me to becoming an Uber customer overnight. More importantly, without a valid driver’s license, I would no longer be able to experience the thrill of getting behind the wheel of a bumper car at Coney Island. In order not to disappoint my friends, relatives and Gov. Jerry Brown, I spent hours on line taking sample written tests. My confidence level was sky high, all I had to do was answer 15 of 18 questions correctly. A piece of cake. Leaving nothing to chance I also memorized dozens of little known facts contained in the 104 page California Drivers Handbook. (large print edition) I was clearly motivated by the anger and embarrassment that would envelop me if I failed. I put the same effort into preparing for the vision test which required that I meet the department’s standard of 20/40. I practiced at home using an eye chart with the requisite five lines of letters placed the required 20 feet from where I would be standing. There was just one glitch in this arrangement--my living room only measured 17 feet which placed me outdoors during a torrential rainstorm. I thought to myself: “if you want to see the eye chart, you must weather the storm.” On the day of reckoning I arrived at 7:30 a.m., 30 minutes before the opening bell, and was greeted by the presence of hundreds of applicants who had turned the vast parking lot into a veritable merry-go-round of circling cars

competing for the vanishing parking spots. The whole thing reminded me of an automotive version of musical chairs with the scene resembling the shopping hysteria normally associated with “Black Friday.” I arrived at my first location to be photographed and fingerprinted. The image looked nothing like me although it did resemble mug shots of several of America’s most wanted that I had seen at the post office. I asked for a retake noting that I just invested in a hair cut and facial in an attempt to give myself a more youthful look. I offered money (in small unmarked bills), Clippers’ tickets (located courtside next to Justin Bieber) a superbly crafted Rolex knock off (once owned by O.J. Simpson) and was told, in no uncertain terms, that retakes were out of the question. Before I could say anything else, I was fingerprinted and directed to the eye exam area. When I arrived the 20 foot distance to the eye chart looked to be longer and the letters appeared smaller. I did not do well and was instead asked to look into a vision tester which measures visual acuity and with both eyes open, you look for specific objects. I had no trouble identifying a colonoscopy scope, a photo of “Honey Boo Boo” being attacked by killer bees and the ice pick from Basic Instinct now in the hands of my significant other. I was given a passing grade, told to eat more carrots and instructed to proceed to the dreaded written test. I sat down in front of an automated touch screen and successfully logged on. After that everything went downhill. I was confronted with questions that I had not seen on the practice tests including the amount of time spent in jail for a second DUI conviction, the quality of the meatloaf served for dinner in the slammer, and the correct speed to maintain when driving behind a 27 ton monster tractor on a country road. I failed the first two multiple choice tests which meant I had one more opportunity before being sent home in disgrace-- to a conventional paper test and with a little bit of luck managed to squeak by. Applause rang out from every sector of the DMV staging area. Total strangers cheered and threw flowers at me, some were crying tears of joy while others were observed texting the good news to their loved ones. I thought I had won an Olympic gold medal. The day ended as it had begun, in total chaos. As I arrived at my car two things caught my attention. The first was the mad scramble by frenzied motorists to claim my parking space; the second was the parking ticket on my windshield. Yes, it had been a long day and I had clearly overstayed my visit.

Beverly Hills resident Roger Lefkon is a veteran TV writer/producer; former senior executive of Merv Griffin Entertainment; and author of The World Is A Scary Place

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MARCIA WILSON HOBBS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR My credentials for writing this letter are based upon my membership on the board of New York’s Louis Armstrong House Museum and as a recipient of the 2014 Louie Award. And, more importantly, I had a well-documented personal relationship with Mr. Armstrong. Therefore, after attending the opening night of Satchmo At The Waldorf in The Wallis, I want to set the record straight on a number of matters raised in the play of which I am particularly familiar. First, I can state unequivocally that the acting is a tour de force. John Douglas Thompson gives a masterful performance demonstrating a formidable stage presence and talent. Unfortunately, this play by Terry Teachout is a travesty. To quote Mr. Teachout’s own words in his letter to The Wall Street Journal last June: “The difference between writing a biography and a play about the same subject is you don’t have to tell the truth in the play. In my book Pops, I could only speculate. But in Satchmo At The Waldorf, I could imagine things and create them myself. It was liberating.” Well, Mr. Teachout certainly liberates himself by not telling the truth and thus denigrates one of the most important and talented musicians of all-time whose contributions to this country’s sole home-grown and nurtured art form are without parallel. The play distorts facts, and reveals aspects of the writer’s own character. The importance of Louis Armstrong to American art and culture and world music has been welldocumented over decades by distinguished international musicologists and it is unnecessary to quote them here. Teachout’s characterization of Louis is that of an ignorant, bitter, black musician, exploited by an unscrupulous, ruthless Jewish manager–an Al Capone underling. Again, stereotypes, far removed from reality. In a non-related work, namely Teachout’s biography of Duke Ellington, he portrays Ellington as a lazy black man. Mr. Teachout had access to The Louis Armstrong House Museum’s extensive archives at Queen’s College, New York – the largest in the world devoted to a single jazz musician. The archives contain hundreds of items of correspondence and documentation attesting to the fact that Louis Armstrong and his manager, Joe Glaser, had a warm, respectful and affectionate relationship for over 30 years. Far from ripping off Louis, Joe Glaser gave him 100-percent ownership of International Music, Inc, his royalty collection company, valued at the time in the millions. Twenty years before Louis’s death, he noted to a friend that “while other black entertainers were routinely ripped off by their managers, he could retire already if he had wished.” On Feb. 22, 1971, on the Dick Cavett Show, Louis poignantly stated: “To me, Joe Glaser was Jesus.” Teachout’s Armstrong resents his white audiences in general. Nonsense! Armstrong’s priority was to satisfy all his audiences–their color being immaterial. In his own words: “I’ll play for anyone who’ll listen.” Teachout’s play suggests that Louis Armstrong was tortured by accusations by certain members of the African American community that he was an Uncle Tom. He debunked such slurs with deeds, turning down lucrative offers to perform at hotels where he couldn’t stay and at venues in his hometown of New Orleans until laws prohibiting integrated bands were repealed. The pride that the city of New Orleans has for its most famous son is that its international airport bears his name and within Armstrong Park, his statue dominates the landscape. Teachout makes no mention that one-time critics of Louis Armstrong such as Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Sammy Davis Jr, Duke Ellington and others came around to recognize that he was a major source of true black pride. The eminent jazz historian and executive director of Harlem’s Jazz Museum, Loren Schoenberg, a Grammy-winner who is on the faculty of Juillard, correctly states that the inherent danger of this play is that, because it only needs one actor, it could wind up as a staple on campuses and small theaters and consequently spread a false and demeaning portrait of a very great man and a unique virtuoso. That one actor John Douglas Thompson’s talents are worthy of far better material than Satchmo At The Waldorf. I wish him well. As for Mr. Teachout, I wished he hadn’t “liberated” himself at the expense of one so great. Maybe he should go liberate himself …. elsewhere. Stephen Maitland-Lewis, Beverly Hills ******* I wrote a letter to our interim City Manager Mahdi Aluzri a couple of weeks ago and so far have not received a reply. In it, I “wink wink” requested an application for a permanent parking spot on North Camden Drive to be able to park my ‘75 red convertible with ease. I asked that my meter be painted red with my name added to it. Like Bijan parks his cars all day and his meter is yellow. I would also like to be given a permit to valet my car on North Bedford Drive just like so many restaurants in case do should I want to visit with my friends. Finally, I asked that he tell me the hours I can park in red zones just like the City’s favorites....tourist busses and vans.....do. Seriously, I want us to have a democratic city whereby by a retailer needs to obey the law such as parking for two hours max and then be required to move his car, remove his yellow meter or, better yet, add a disabled parking spot instead there, considering I don’t see any on Rodeo Drive. (Then again, perhaps handicapped people are not good shoppers?) Red painted no- parking zones carry a $259 penalty, I believe. Imagine how much money the City can make if it were to cite the tour buses....such as right by the Beverly Hills sign next to the Santa Monica Boulevard parkway. All in all, fairness must be enforced with privileges for the less fortunate. Pablo Nankin, MD, Beverly Hills

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By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 28). Your world will grow, but don’t worry–your influence will, too. New projects beckon you in June. Apply what you learned (to prove you learned it), and you’ll have a round of beginner’s luck. Making money inspires you to make more in July. September brings sparkling new relationships and peace to those who were ailing. Aries and Libra people adore you. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your entire being cannot be captured in one snapshot. For this reason, you don’t have to worry about how you’re viewed by others. Most people only see a very small part of you anyhow. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Befriend time. Settle into the belief that everything is happening in the moment that it should. Rushing or pushing, even if you are running late, will not get you where you're supposed to be any faster. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You may feel like you’re being punished, and probably the disciplinarian is a voice inside your head. Try not to think of things in terms of bad or good. So you made a choice that didn’t work. Choose again. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You are drawn to objects that help you appreciate time’s natural process. Such objects are records of the sun, wind, rain, temperature and human wear. They remind you of the fragility and the strength inside you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You have a honed aesthetic. You don’t follow the conventions of good taste, even though you know what those conventions are. The irregularity that happens by chance or accident will be especially beautiful to you. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You influence the people you believe in, perhaps without even trying to. You know they can accomplish great things, and your belief in them helps to make this come true. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your acts of caring do not only affect the people and animals close to you. They are part of what brings your whole community closer. You’ll never know how you've contributed to the world by making one person happy. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Follow through in full confidence. You are capable, efficient and effective. Act on what you believe and be on sure footing every step of the way. You’ve got this one. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The work at hand will help you to develop your identity. So dive in, even if you suspect the job is not a perfect fit for you. You’ll learn about yourself in the process, and that’s what’s important. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Is it love or not? To determine this, it might help you to think of love as an action, not a feeling. When you do, it suddenly will be obvious who loves whom. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Maybe you feel like you’ve let yourself down recently, but the cause of underperformance may well be a lack of selflove. How could you better appreciate yourself? Give yourself attention because you need it to thrive. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). You know that area you’re weak in? Guess what. You’re not really weak in that area at all–you’re just inexperienced. Get more practice, and you’ll grow rapidly.

POLICE BLOTTER The following assault, robbery, burglaries, identity and grand thefts have been reported by BHPD. Streets are usually indicated by block numbers. Losses in brackets.. ASSAULT 05/18 700 Alta Dr. BURGLARIES 05/15 200 N. Rodeo Dr. ($685) 05/18 100 S. Palm Dr. ($2,600) 05/19 600 N. Maple Dr. ($317,000) 05/19 100 S. La Peer Dr. ($60) 05/20 400 N. Linden Dr. ($1,890) 05/20 Charleville /S. Hamel Dr.($30) 05/22 400 N. Maple Dr. ($8,000) 05/23 100 El Camino Dr. 05/23 900 N. Bedford Dr.

GRAND THEFTS 05/18 300 N. Palm Dr. ($42,000) 05/21 400 N. Canon Dr. ($1.300) 05/24 300 N. Beverly Dr. ($1,455) IDENTITY THEFT 05/19 300 N. Rodeo Dr. ($57,119) ROBBERY 05/08 Wilshire Bl./S. Santa Monica Bl. ($280)

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