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Chrisitiansen vs. BHUSD Gets New Twist After Davis vs. Fresno Unified Extends 1090 Conflict Of Interests To Consultants

Beverly Hills Bear, the Courier pup, takes a fourlegged stance for dogs. 4

Esther Goldberg carries the Courier to Jerusalem for her Bat Mitzvah. 5

French chef serves up delicious cuisine at Montage Beverly Hills. 5

Environmentalists flocked to Heal the Bay’s Gala at the Jonathan Club. 8 •Real Estate 10 •Health & Wellness 14 •Birthdays 20

DON’T YELL FIRE IN THIS HOUSE–Host Jay Leno, the Beverly Hills Firefighters and members of the California State Firefighters Association Pipes & Drums begin the entertainment with Firefighter Chad Beery singing the National Anthem at the 23rd annual Beverly Hills Firefighter’s Backdraft Ball. See page 21 for more coverage on this special annual event!

Backdraft Ball Lights Up Beverly Hills, Emcee Jay Leno Riffs With Chief Mundell By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills loves its firefighters, and Tuesday’s Backdraft Ball was the testament with over 700 attendees at this year’s annual event, held at The Beverly Hilton. Fire Chief Ralph Mundell played straight man to emcee comedian Jay Leno throughout the evening. But for all the fun, there was a solemn moment when the BHFA honored fellow firefighter, Fire Engineer Mike Downing, as the BHFA “2015 Firefighter of the Year.” Downing has been with the BHFD since 1994, rising to assume a leadership position, gain the respect and admiration of his fellows and to mentor others to become Fire Engineers. However, last year Downing suffered a paralyzing stroke. His dedication and steadfast determination to overcome his difficulties

has been unwavering and his presence, walking unaided on stage, served as a reminder of the character of these incredible men and women. Downing’s resolve is an inspiration to the BHFD and to the community of Beverly Hills. The Beverly Hills Firefighters’ Association Don Reynolds Scholarships went to three women, Rebecca Reinhardt at Colorado State University to receive a Masters in Occupational Therapy; Samantha Grate, attending Brigham Young University and majoring in nursing; and Marcelle Occomore-Viana who is attending Northern Arizona University to study Dermatology. Among the spectacular auction items, was an 11-night African Safari, which went for $13,000.

Beverly Hills Elder: Cecile Krevoy, A Lifetime Of Laughter Part 39 in a series on Beverly Hills residents who have grown with the Centennial City

George Christy, Page 6 Shirley Temple’s Mint-Condition Memorabilia Of 500 Pieces From Her 40 Films Is Being Exhibited Across Country, Ending In Auction By Theriaults On July 14 In Kansas City, MO Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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A BLISSFUL MARRIAGE–Cecile and Norman Krevoy were married for 65 years before he passed away last month at age 90. Cecile credits laughter as the miracle that sustained their marriage.

By Laura Coleman It’s been a lifetime of laughter for Cecile Krevoy thanks largely in part to her marriage of 65 years to prominent Beverly Hills dentist Norman Krevoy, who died on May 25 at 90. “It was his humor that made our marriage,” she said. “He made me laugh every day up until the end.” Born in 1925 in the Bronx, Cecile moved out to West Adams Boulevard at six years old with her parents and little brother. Cecile met Norman when she was 17 during a service at Temple Beth Jacob–their parents being good friends. At the time, Norman was in the Navy (see ‘CECILE KREVOY’ page 13)

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By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills Unified School District’s legal battle against its former facilities manager Karen Christiansen, who at last count was due some $20.4 million from the school district, is far from over, according to BHUSD attorney Fred Fenster with Greenberg Glusker, who is now appealing the judgment on behalf of the district. Thanks to a new legal ruling handed down last week by the Court of Appeal in the case of Stephen K. Davis v. Fresno Unified School District, the legal battle will likely tip back in the district’s favor, averred Fenster. “The opinion is extraordinarily important in its analysis of Government Code section 1090 since the Court of Appeal determined that conflicts of interest engaged in by individual consultants as well as corporations and limited liability companies are subject to its reach,” he said. For the past several years, the two sides have played a litigious game that has gone from one extreme to the other. In 2012, Christiansen was criminally convicted by a jury for self-dealing by engaging in a conflict of interest. That verdict was subsequently reversed on appeal because the court (see ‘BHUSD VS. CHRISTIANSEN’ page 16)

GUYS CHOICE — L.L. Cool J, Melanie Iglesias, Mary J. Blige paraded the Red Carpet during Spike TV’s Guy’s Choice 2015 at Sony Pictures Studios. For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS for the FIRST ANNUAL WILL ROGERS AWARD Friends of Beverly Gardens Park is now accepting nominations for Beverly Hills stars of real estate in 2 categories “Rookie of the Year” and “Lifetime Achievement Award.” Compelling entries with reasons for the candidate’s nomination can be sent to submissions@willrogers.org through July 1, 2015. Winners will be announced at a star-studded gala event October 15 at the Montage Hotel.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its REGULAR meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2015, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider a request to convert 474 square feet of existing retail space to medical use in the existing building located at 320 North Canon Drive (Rite Aid). The proposed project requires the following entitlements: Medical Use Overlay Zone: Application of the City’s Medical Use Overlay Zone to the subject property is required to allow any new medical office uses. The subject project is located within the existing 19,044 square foot building occupied by Rite Aid, a retail/pharmacy use. If approved, up to 474 square feet of medical office space could be established within the existing footprint of the building. This would be equal to approximately 2.5% of the building’s floor area. Planned Development Review: Pursuant to Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC) §10-3-1859, a Planned Development Review must be processed concurrently with any application for a Medical Use Overlay Zone. A Planned Development Review approval is possible if the reviewing body finds that the proposed project will meet the requirements of the BHMC and will advance the objectives of the zone in which it is located. This project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption. This exemption is applicable to projects characterized as minor alterations to existing structures, when the project involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use. In addition, application of the overlay zone is eligible for a Class 5 categorical exemption since the overlay zone results in minor changes in land use limitations that would allow additional types of commercial uses. The project has been determined not to have a significant environmental impact and is exempt from the provisions of CEQA. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission. According to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the Commission's action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Michele McGrath, Principal Planner in the Planning Division at 310.285.1135, or by email at mmcgrath@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the project plans and associated application materials are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Sincerely, Michele McGrath, Principal Planner

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California, will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS ON THE USE OF HEAVY TRUCKS IN THE TROUSDALE ESTATES AREA and A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES & CHARGES TO ESTABLISH BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR THE USE OF HEAVY TRUCKS IN THE TROUSDALE ESTATES AREA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 The proposed ordinance and resolution will establish heavy truck regulations in connection with building permits issued for construction in the Trousdale Estates area. The City has caused to be prepared a report with data indicating the amount of cost, or estimated cost, required to coordinate the heavy truck regulations and to administer the ordinance’s inspection and permitting requirements and the revenue sources anticipated to provide those services, including General Fund revenues. Copies of the proposed Ordinance, Resolution and report are available for review or purchase in the Office of the City Clerk, Room 290, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California, 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. If you need more information, please contact Jesse De Anda at (310) 285-1172. Please note that if you challenge the Council's action in regard to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing.

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Community Open House To Discuss Clean Up Of Toxic Railroad Land

FLIGHTS OF FANCY–Artist Marian Westall, Assistant Community Services Director Nancy Hunt-Coffey, Artist Marion Dies, Beverly Hills Mayor Julian Gold and Councilmember and Project Donor Lili Bosse celebrate at the unveiling of three murals Sunday at the Beverly Hills Public Library. The murals were commissioned and funded by the Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library for the Children’s Library. Friends President Jean Rosenblatt and Board Members Barbara Linder, Charlotte Skura, Michael Libow and Kathi and Curt Rothner were also present for the celebration.

By Victoria Talbot The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is hosting an open house to discuss a draft Removal Action Workplan (RAW) for Beverly Hills Lots 12 and 13, located at 9315 Civic Center Dr., parallel to Santa Monica Boulevard and bounded by North Alpine Drive on the Southwest and North Doheny Drive on the Northeast. The Pacific Electric Railway Company utilized the five-acre parcel as a railroad right-of-way from 1926 until 1998. “The elevated arsenic found at the site was most likely from historic pesticide use,” according to the DTSC web-

City Council Listens To Community Concerns On Incoming Charter School By Laura Coleman On Monday, the City Council listened to what will likely be the first of forthcoming concerns on behalf of Beverly Hills residents who have been saddled with a charter school which was approved last week 50 miles away by the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District. Beverly Hills resident Patricia Pepe, who lives across from Temple Emanuel, where Albert Einstein Academy’s Odyssey Academy plans to open in Fall, said she was troubled that the commu-

site. The railway was active from 1928 to between 1971-1978, and has never been developed for any other purpose. In 1998, Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR), the successor interest in Pacific Electric Railway Company, transferred the five acres to the Beverly Hills Land Company. Subsequently, UPRR entered into a Voluntary Cleanup Agreement with DTSC for a Remedial Investigation, Risk Assessment and Removal Action Workplan (RAW). Analytical results from soil samples collected indicate that arsenic is present at elevated concentrations throughout the (see ‘TOXIC LAND’ page 10)

BEAR CELEBRATES AT TRADER VICS, THEN HEADS TO CITY HALL –Following dinner at Trader Vics, Beverly Hills Bear, accompanied by Courier President/ Publisher Marcia Hobbs, visited City Hall for the City Council meeting on Monday. As soon as he arrived, Councilwoman Lili Bosse stepped down from the dais to give him a great big bear hug. Bear’s presence ensures that the City is dog-friendly. His visit also reminded the City Council and staff that a dog park is an essential ingredient to a humane city and is a basic amenity in any urban setting. Follow Bear on Instagram and Twitter at @BHCourier_Bear.

nity was not asked for input before the decision was made. “I believe that the approval by the Beverly Hills Board of Education to allow the Albert Einstein Academy Odyssey charter school to move into the City and operate as a tenant at Temple Emanuel will greatly change the character, environment and operation of the educational institution initially approved," Patricia Pepe told the Council at its first meeting since the approval. Mayor Julian Gold said the City Council hasn’t discussed taking a stand.

Municipal League Of Beverly Hills Annual Meeting To Feature Sen. Ben Allen

Carter is a 1-yearold 12-pound perfectly polite Maltipoo. To adopt this friendly, designer pooch, contact Shelter Hope at 805-3793538.

Chewbacca–1-yr-old neutered male German Shepherd ID#A1553798

Xana is a 9-year-old Labrador Retriever who needs a home. She loves everyone and everything and has obedience training. To adopt, contact: pooker6747@aol.com

Zachary–Neutered, Gigi-Sweet 6-yr-old 4-yr-old male gray spayed female tortie tabby ID#A1185476 ID#A1535727

By Victoria Talbot The public is invited to a join a free Town Hall and General Membership Meeting for the Municipal League of Beverly Hills June 18 with freshman California State Sen. Ben Allen, who will speak about issues affecting Beverly Hills. “We are pleased to welcome Sen. Allen and look forward to his meeting many Beverly Hills residents, our local elected and appointed officials, and developing a closer relationship with

our community,” said Thomas A. White, chairman of the Municipal League. This event is part of the annual Municipal League’s general membership meeting. The non-profit is dedicated to promoting good government and preserving a residential quality of life and high educational standards in public schools, the Town Hall is an opportunity for the Beverly Hills Community to meet Allen. (see ‘MUNI LEAGUE page 18)

Whitney-Spayed 3-yr-old female Chihuahua ID#A1553714

These pets are at the WLA Animal Shelter, 11351 W. Pico Bl. 90064, 888-452-7381

FREEDOMS FOUNDATION–The new board of directors for the Los Angeles Chapter of the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge was sworn in at the Beverly Hills home of outgoing president Diane Deshong. Back row (from left): Mary Ann Kiang, Rosemary Licata, Glenda Patton, Beatrice Restifo, Elaine Bernard, Patricia Cowell, Wendy Dio, Joann Clark, Emily Rosso, Elaine Peters, Jean Zaik, Sherry Shelley, Marcela McKenna and JoAnn Hipp. Middle row (from left): Judi Butler, Gloria Dahl, newly elected President Tanya Caligiuri, Diane Deshong, Marilee Cherry and Marian Hope. Front row (from left): Diana DeVille, Trish Bowe-Guarino and Sharon Morris. Photo by Jim Morris

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Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces Saving Lives Gala Is Sunday At The Beverly Hilton By Laura Coleman In a world where freedom can slip away at the hands of terror, supporting the Middle East’s only democracy remains paramount. On Sunday, some 500 community leaders and Israel allies are expected to gather at this year’s Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Saving Lives Gala, which will be held at the Beverly Hilton to support The Israel Defense Forces (IDF). “Many of the IDF’s young men and women come from

relatively poor homes and, while the army provides them with necessities, there are no extras. FIDF tries to fill in the gaps to support the soldiers’ well-being,” said FIDF Western Region Founder/Chairman Leo David, this year’s gala honoree. David, who immigrated to the U.S. and founded the FIDF Western Region in 1981, fought with the underground Jewish defense force the Palmach and, later, with the IDF’s predecessor, the Haganah, during Israel’s 1948 War of Inde-

pendence. “In the beginning, we had 10 board members–all Israelis –but now our region is active from San Francisco to San Diego, and we are raising a new generation of leaders,” he said. The evening will begin with a 5:30 p.m. reception and silent auction, followed by the program and dinner at 7 p.m. For information, visit: https://fidf.org/FIDF_LA_Gala_ 2015.

Kantor Family Gifts Vista Del Mar A Butterfly Garden

CARRY THE COURIER TO ISRAEL–The Courier went on holiday to the Holy Land last week with the Goldbergs and Levins for Esther Goldberg’s Bat Mitzvah, taking in such sacred sites as the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Pictured (from left): Ron, Rachel, Eva and Jeremy Levin, stand beside Brian, Esther, Eleonora, Ariel and Sophia Goldberg. Join the ‘Carry The Courier Club’ by sending your picture to mlopez@bhcourier.com!

Beverly Hills High Is Named 2014 ‘Honor Roll School’

TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH A BUTTERFLY GARDEN–Inspired by members of Vista Del Mar’s Leadership Advisory Board (LAB), the new Marla Kantor Butterfly Sanctuary and Tranquility Garden was planted by Vista’s youth and members of the community. Pictured (from left): LAB Members Michael Polier, J.R. Davidson, Giles Hayward, Jim Perry, Dr. Maya Benitez, Matt Kornberg, Marla Kantor, Michael Toveg, and Julie Civiello; Margaret Oakley-Otto from Oakley Gardens, and Vista Del Mar Board Chair Phil Stein.

By Christina Whalen Excited to have a place to spread their wings, the children of Vista Del Mar welcomed the new Marla Kantor Butterfly Garden Sanctuary and Tranquility Garden at a dedication ceremony last week. The one-acre garden was donated by Michael Kantor as a living legacy on behalf

of his wife, Marla, who is a Vista board member. "My hope is that the children will embrace the beauty and peacefulness of nature and know that they too can grow and thrive," said Marla Kantor. For over a century, Vista Del Mar has offered a range of child and family services, including onsite residential facil-

ities for at-risk children. Many of the children now living at Vista have endured strenuous lives of abuse, abandonment and challenging foster situations. Inspired by members of Vista Del Mar’s Leadership Advisory Board, including Marla Kantor, the garden is intended

Beverly Hills Approves Innovative Ambassador Service For Homeless People And Panhandlers A homeless count undertaken by Los Angeles County shows that homelessness has increased by 12 percent. In Service Area 5, which includes Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Malibu, Santa Monica, Culver City and West LA, the number is up by 17 percent. Business owners, residents, managers, guests, and customers report an increasing

Principal Carter Paysinger in an email. Since its inception in 2005, the CBEE Honor Roll has increased from 261 high performing schools to an 1,851 high performing schools in 2014. This is more indication of the progress we are making on restoring Beverly Hills High School to a 21st Century light house district,” said Board of Education President Brian Goldberg. “I am very proud of our students and staff for this recognition of their hard work.”

Montage Beverly Hills’ New Top Chef Elevates Local Cuisine

(see ‘VISTA DEL MAR’ page 16)

LEARN TO CODE–UCode, a leading computer science school for kids and teens, opened its flagship campus in Beverly Hills at 271 S. Beverly Dr. The local location, UCode’s fourth campus, is twice the size of its standard school and includes a dedicated robotics area with a competition table and space for tech camps and theme parties. “Learning to code is one of the most important skills we can teach kids today,” said Scott Mueller, CEO/founder of UCode. Pictured (from left): Jessa Santangelo (UCode), Nick Marks (CCO/Co-founder UCode), Scott Mueller and Vice Mayor John Mirisch.

By Victoria Talbot The City Council gave a green light for the City to move forward with a proposal from the Human Relations Commission to contract with the firm Block by Block to curb the City’s aggressive panhandling problem, provide assistance for homeless individuals and offer hospitality services for visitors to the City.

By Laura Coleman The Campaign for Business & Education Excellence has named Beverly Hills High School as a 2014 “Honor Roll School.” The annual distinction is presented to schools and districts which have excelled in raising student achievement and closing achievement gaps. “After an extensive analysis of student data for every public school and district in California, yours stood above the rest in getting students to grade level proficiency and beyond,” CBEE wrote BHHS

amount of contact with aggressive panhandlers. “Residents report they are intimidated and frightened by aggressive panhandlers … while dining al fresco … Business owners report aggressive panhandlers intimidate guests,” the staff report stated. The City library reports 20 contacts per day on average (see ‘PANHANDLERS’ page 18)

HAUTE CUISINE–New Montage Executive Chef Patrice Martineau (pictured left with an edible vegetable garden) is raising the standard of dining with inventive dishes such as fresh pea soup (pictured) with mascarpone perched atop a delicate crouton that tumbles into the creamy starter with a touch of a spoon. Desserts like the Chef’s “Floating Island” (pictured) delight the eyes with a whimsical carmel accompaniment to compliment the french meringue and vanilla custard.

By Laura Coleman There’s a new chef in town, and the Montage Beverly Hills is lucky to have him. The five-star hotel’s new executive chef, Patrice Martineau, brings a wealth of experience ranging from cooking at Michelin Star restaurants in France to overseeing a team of 100 chefs at London's Hotel Savoy. For the past month, he has been learning the intricacies of his new position where he oversees all aspects of the culinary operations of Montage Beverly Hills’ Rooftop

Grill, Parq Bar, £10, In-Room Dining, as well as catering and conference services. “His thoughtful leadership paired with his rich, impressive gastronomic background will continue to refine our cuisine,” said Todd Orlich, General Manager of Montage Beverly Hills. Indeed. At a recent tasting, The Courier was served a veritable parade of haute cuisine culled from seasonal produce, exotic ingredients and local farms. (see ‘MONTAGE CUISINE’ page 18)

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Cora Sue Collins co-starred with Shirley

Charles Black, Jr., son of Shirley Temple

Smart as a whip, with wordly manners and a teasing sense of humor, she invited us to dinner the next evening at her beloved French restaurant in San Francisco, La Bourgogne on Mason Street. Shirley was doted on by owner Jean Lapuyade, with chef Marcel Susan Black, Margaret O’Brien Jane Withers daughter of Perrin preparing Shirley Temple his classic Dover Sole Walewska. “Shirley n Paris, Cora Sue Temple always opens doors for welcomes her favorite Shirley Temple Black,” she houseguests, Beverly beamed. Hills cardiologist Dr. ot long afterward, she Stephen Corday with best friend Mary Jo embarked on a proud diploDeutschman, who heads matic career, representing the the Little Dolphins by the United States at the UN Sea preschool in Santa General Assembly, serving as Monica. Cora Sue Ambassador to Ghana, then as makes no bones about Ambassador to Czechoslovakia her age, blithely where she experienced the fall announcing her 1927 of Communism, later as Chief birthdate, and that she of Protocol of the United bakes her own almond States. bread, and keeps abreast stopped believing in of a healthy food regimen. “No pasta or pota- Santa Claus when I was six,” Shirley told the press early on. toes.” “My mother took me to a isiting Shirley department store to meet Temple as we did at her Santa, and after shaking my Woodside estate in the Bay hand, he asked for my autoArea, she served peanut butter graph.” and jelly sandwiches on toast- Online at ed sourdough bread with www.bhcourier.com/category/george-christy homemade lemonade.

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Shirley Temple’s memorabilia was exhibited at the Santa Monica History Museum before traveling to major cities en route to Kansas City, Missouri, where it will be auctioned by Theriaults on July 14.

– (ginger ale with a splash of Grenadine topped with a maraschino cherry) – were served. Along with baby lobster rolls and tiny chicken tostadas during the “Love, Shirley Temple” opening of a grand and rewarding exhibition of memorabilia (500 pieces) for vintage buffs at the Santa Monica History Museum.

he exhibition is traveling to major cities, for viewing, prior to these mint-condition items going under the gavel on July 14, in Kansas City, Missouri, by Theriaults, the world’s auction leader for important childhood objects.

ollectors, prepare for a treasure trove from her more than 40 movies of one-of-akind movie costumes, along with dolls, toys, autographed photographs and letters. Plus that beautiful, white, open-top roadster, a custom birthday gift ordered by Shirley’s dancing partner, Bill (Bojangles) Robinson. Shirley’s mother Gertrude preserved this astonishing cache, sensibly anticipating they’d be historically valuable in time.

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the new and youthful fans of Shirley Temple with the 56 curls, and for elders who remember her with everlasting warmth and affection. Her movies resonated with an impact that cheered the downbeat nation through the Great Depression of the ’30s.

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or just 15 cents, an American can go to a movie and look at the smiling baby face of Shirley Temple and forget his troubles,” announced President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1935 about “the biggest and littlest singing and dancing star.”

Letter (1934), arrived in Gucci’s form-fitting magenta lace. She chatted about the young fun she and Shirley enjoyed on set during their filmmaking.

he next afternoon, Cora Sue was off to Paris where she lives on the Avenue Montaigne for six months and in the heart of Beverly Hills the other six months of the year. Her childhood screen career included being cast with Greta Garbo in Queen Christina, also appearing with Ginger Rogers (Shirley dancing with a Fred Astaire doll), Bette Davis, James Cagney, Claudette Colbert, William Powell, Fredric March, etc.

Honoree Steve Martin

n hand during last week’s “sneak peek” before the exhibition’s opening were Shirley’s realtor son Charles Black Jr., and daughter Susan with Shirley’s first husband John Agar. Reminiscing about those classic early screen days were Shirley’s stand-in, Marilyn Granas, Margaret O’Brien and Jane Withers, whose daughter Wendy captains Barbra Streisand’s residences (Wendy’s a top notch cooker, having once owned the leading catering firm in Dallas).

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Shirley Temple cocktails

Donna Dixon and Dan Aykroyd worked the Red Carpet during the American Film Institute’s 43rd Life Achievement Award Gala honoring Steve Martin

ora Sue Collins, who co-starred with Shirley in The Scarlet

T.J. Miller with Kate Gorney

Tina Fey

Sarah Silverman

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Heal The Bay Celebrates 30 Years Of Helping The Sea With Chic Beach Bash ADVOCATES FOR THE OCEAN– Pictured (from left): Actress and longtime Heal the Bay board member Amy Smart (who started volunteering with the organization as a teenager) with husband and TV host Carter Oosterhouse; Heal the Bay VP and chief scientist Sarah Sikich visits with ‘The Drop’, the City of Los Angeles’ droughtfighting ambassador.

By Laura Coleman Just weeks after the Refugio oil spill highlighted how important mankind’s relationship with the environment is, more than 1,000 guests at Heal the Bay’s gala, held at the Jonathan Beach Club in Santa Monica, celebrated the fact that there is such an organization that is truly committed to the environment. Last week’s beach-chic fundraiser for L.A.’s leading ocean protection advocate to support clean beaches and healthy watersheds was truly a beautiful affair. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Heal the Bay honored ambassadors and

community partners Meg Gill (the ‘It Girl’ of the craft brewery movement and co-founder of Golden Road Brewing near the L.A. River), Gabriela Cowperthwaite (supermom and producer of Sea World documentary Blackfish) and the L.A. Kings (repped by former player and current broadcaster Jim Fox.) Indeed, with its laid-back vibe, cooperative California weather and entertainment treats, like this year’s magic acts, stilt walking and flapper dancing from the L.A. Follies, Heal the Bay’s annual gala has become a must-stop on the L.A. social and philanthropic calendar. Visit: www.healthebay.org.

BUTTERFLY BALL–The 14th annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball, sponsored by Audi, Kayne Anderson, Lauren B. Beauty, and Z Gallerie, was a night to remember for those in attendance to support the organization’s mission to create pathways to self-sufficiency for homeless and low-income individuals. This year’s ball honored men and women within the film, TV and music industries who strive to achieve creative excellence. Max Greenfield served as emcee with special guest Kristen Bell. Pictured (from left): honoree Michael Wright and Tammi Chase-Wright; Butterfly Ball Co-Chair Rebecca Gayheart-Dane and Eric Dane; and musicians Aloe Blacc and Maya Jupiter, who provided the musical enterPhotos by Jason Kempin/Getty Images tainment. BEAR AND HIS BAU B L E S – T h e Beverly Hills Courier dog, the much beloved Bear, strolled along Rodeo Drive this week, looking for gems that sparkled as brightly as the love everyone feels for this rescue dog. Inside Cartier, Bear found jewels galore, and a gorgeous pearl neckROCKIN’ AT SAKS–Todd Hoyes (left), genlace that he eral manager of Saks Fifth Avenue Beverly expressed a particHills and Cindy Cowan, head of the L.A. ular fondness for. Council for Little Kids Rock, attend Tuesday’s Little Kids Rock event at Saks. Children from Miramonte Elementary School were among the musicians playing during the event. Artist David Anson Russo created original paintings of their performance to be auctioned off on Charity Buzz with proceeds to benefit Little Kids Rock. The national nonprofit provides and restores music programs to more than 1,500 underserved public schools in 29 cities. Photo by Charley Gallay/ Getty Images

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TOXIC CLEANUP–Parcels 12 & 13 at 9315 Civic Center Dr. are vacant lots awaiting remediation for toxic levels or arsenic in the soil. The public is invited to an information session at 6 p.m. on June 17 at the Beverly Hills Public Library with representatives of the Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC). DTSC will be accepting public comments about the remediation through July 17, 2015.

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LANDMARK PROCEEDINGS– Councilmember

Nancy Krasne called up the residence at 515 Sierra Dr. for involuntary landmark proceedings just in time to stop demolition. Designed by Master Architect Gerard R. Colcord, the buyers had originally agreed with the owner to retain the historic property. It is one of four Colcord homes on a block where several homeowners told the City Council they would like to have an historic district. Revisions to the Cultural Heritage Ordinance, expected to come to council June 16 for approval, will eliminate historic districts. The Courier has learned the developer has retained Land Use Attorney Stephen Webb as counsel. Webb has been involved in challenging historic homes, including a Wallace Neff house at 805 N. Linden Dr. and Richard Neutra’s Kronish House on Sunset. Both were subsequently saved.

entire site down to 45 feet below ground surface, but DTSC believes that some arsenic is naturally occurring in the Beverly Hills area. In their report, the DTSC says arsenic has been found elsewhere in Beverly Hills (including at the proposed site for an off-leash dog park at Foothill and Arden Drives) though at much lower concentrations. The highest concentrations on parcels 12 and 13 are found within the top 2-feet along the lines of the old railroad lines. Groundwater testing, located at 60 feet below surface, has been negative for contamination. In a letter dated Feb. 5, 2008, Chief of Southern California Cleanup Operations Sayareh Amir informed the City, “that although elevated levels of arsenic are present in the soil, the current levels in groundwater. . . do not exceed the Maximum Contaminant Level of 0.05mg/l. Therefore, no remediation of groundwater is required. . .” In 2005, community leaders and residents within 1/4 mile of the site were notified of the contaminants, the history of the vacant lots and what

was found during the investigation. Subsequently, an updated mailing list and survey list were mailed in 2014 to gauge the public’s interest and concerns and to develop an outreach plan. To that end, the DTSC will be holding a town hall to discuss the RAW plan. Three different clean up alternatives have been drafted. Three alternatives include: Alternative 1 – No Further Action Alternative 2 – Capping in Place and Institutional Controls This option would entail land-use restrictions to address potential health risks, leaving the arsenic in place and

capping “hot spots”with minimal disturbance and exposure to the arsenicimpacted soil. It would also rely on the landowners to maintain the integrity of the capping and seals and the restrictions. Alternative 3 – Excavation and Offsite Disposal and Onsite Containment This would entail the excavation of soil in some places to a depth of 5-feet. The soil would then be removed. Excavation, stockpiling, grading and transporting the soil will generate contaminated dust. Land use agreements would be executed between the landowners and DTSC to restrict usage in areas of arsenic-impacted soil and to ensure that future use of the property is consistent with the purpose and maintenance of those areas. Sensitive uses would be restricted. The DTSC will oversee all clean up activities. The DTSC report indicates that the Beverly Hills Land Company is in the “conceptual planning stage for development,” of the site. “At this time, the planning for Lot 12 is combined office, commercial, and residential multistory structure with parking.” The planning includes 26,600 square feet of office space, 16,000 square feet of commercial space and 15,800 square feet of residential space with 33,300 square feet of semisubterranean parking. Planning for Lot 13 is being considered for townhouses and parking. The public is encouraged to comment on the draft RAW and the DTSC will either modify or approve the draft as it is. The meeting is not for the purpose of City Planning; it is solely to consider the public’s input on which RAW plan alternative is most appropriate. No redevelopment is currently being proposed. The public is invited to review and comment on the draft RAW Wednesday, June 17, at Beverly Hills Public Library Auditorium at 455 N. Rexford Dr. The event is from 6-8:30 p.m. The comment period is June 17July 17; written comments should be directed to Tedd Yargeau, DTSC project manager, 8 1 8 - 7 1 7 - 6 5 4 5 ; tedd.yargeau@dtsc.ca.gov, or fax to 818-7171-6527. The DTSC will consider all public comments before a decision is made. The draft RAW is available at www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov

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and she was a student at Fairfax High School. Though her parents moved the family out to Tujunga as a solution to her brother’s asthma when she was a freshman, her mom eventually relented and allowed Cecile to graduate Fairfax. “Tujunga was famous back then–everyone who had asthma lived there,” she recalled. After high school, Cecile went on to study at UCLA, eventually graduating from L.A. City College. Once Norman got accepted to attend the USC School of Dentistry, the two were married. While her husband was at school, Cecile worked as a secretary at her dad’s upholstery supply company and later as a ladies’ clothing model at the California Mart downtown. As newlyweds, the young couple first moved near La Cienega and Pico, eventually buying a home in Cheviot Hills. Then, 48 years ago, with their growing sons, Jack, Brad, and Phil making it clear the house was too small, the family moved to Beverly Hills, where Cecile still lives. “At the time, we didn’t know how we could afford the payments–all of $200 a month,” she said of the Beverly Hills home they originally bought for $82,000. “Beverly Hills was terrific and always has been,” she said. Cecile was particularly enamored with the Beverly Hills school system with her two youngest boys graduating from Hawthorne and all three from Beverly Hills High. Over the years, the Krevoys were active supporters of the Junior Sportsmen chapter of the City of Hope in addition to helping young adults recover from addictions through their involvement with Beit T'Shuvah. Cecile also volunteered for a decade at the CedarsSinai gift shop.

“We just had a very good life together,” she said, noting that they travelled extensively. Her husband, an avid photographer, amassed tens of thousands of photos, in addition to an extensive camera collection that spans decades. For more than 50 years Norman was a member of the Del Rey Yacht Club where he sometimes used his boat, named “Boat”, to sail with their sons to places like Catalina or Mexico. “Norman was a real Renaissance man–a sailor, photographer, and rode a motorcycle,” she said. She recalled one time travelling on the back seat of his motorcycle across the country, much to the consternation of her mother. “And I’m not the type to do that,” she confessed. “I just went along with him.” For her part, Cecile is still waiting to take the stage at the Academy Awards for an accolade reflecting her bit performances (mostly non-speaking roles) in several movies produced by her son Brad Krevoy. “He doesn’t like to tell me when he’s making a movie because I always nag him for a part,” she said. One time, when her son was producing Dumb & Dumber, she flew to Aspen where she was to film a dialogue scene with Jim Carrey. However, upon her arrival, the director informed her that Carrey had taken ill and was in the hospital–Cecile waited a few hours and then took a flight back to L.A. “I’m very impatient,” she said. These days, Cecile spends lots of time with her five granddaughters and she plays canasta several times a week. She is also a member of the Beverly Hills Women’s Club. “Beverly Hills is such a wonderful place to live,” she said. “It has everything and I hope I never have to move.”

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HOW DO Y O U F E E L ? Conjoined Twins In Haiti Separated By Surgeons

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From Children’s Hospital, USC’s Keck Medicine An 18-member team of physicians and nurses from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and Keck Medicine of USC led an international collaboration to separate a pair of sixmonth-old conjoined Haitian twins, the first such operation ever performed on Haitian soil, late last month. Marian and Michelle DaveNouche Bernard, born as one on Nov. 24, 2014, were separated after a seven-hour surgery at University Hospital of Mirebalais (HUM), in Mirebalias, Haiti. “The girls are doing fantas-

tic,” said surgical team leader Henri Ford, MD, MHA, the Haitian-born CHLA surgeon in chief and vice dean for medical education, professor and vice chair for clinical affairs, department of surgery, Keck School. Marian and Michelle— ”omphalopagus” twins since they are connected at the abdomen—are actually triplets (sister Tamar is healthy and normal). The two sisters had faced each other since birth, but recuperated in separate beds. “We anticipate Marian and Michelle will recover fully and

go on to lead healthy and happy lives,” Ford says. “It was an extraordinary moment,” said mother Manoucheca Ketan describing her reaction when she saw her separated daughters. “When I first met Dr. Ford, he told me he was confident he could separate my children, but I didn’t know how it would turn out. Now I am feeling a lot of joy and want to recognize and thank the hospital for everything.” Read more at www.bhcourier.com.

ECPHP staff eagerly anticipate the completion of the rooftop play area renovation.

Early Childhood Partial Hospitalization Program to Get New Playground Thanks to a $60,000 donation from the Los Angeles Women’s Circle of Giving, the UCLA Early Childhood Partial Hospitalization Program (ECPHP) at the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA will enjoy a playground renovation specifically designed to facilitate social engagement, address sensory issues and enhance other developmental areas. ECPHP provides a structured early childhood environment for children 2 to 6. Young children who are diagnosed with autism, developmental disabilities or behavioral problems can participate in a 10-week, intensive early intervention program designed to comprehensively assess and improve behavior, social skills and development. The program also gives parents resources and tools to help their children thrive at home, at school and in social settings. “Our therapy rooms are child-centered and engaging.

They look more like preschool classrooms than a hospital setting,” says Stephanny Freeman, PhD, clinical psychologist and co-director of ECPHP. But the one thing the program lacks is an engaging outdoor play area. “We currently have one fencedin structure on the top-floor, open-air area, but it’s deteriorating and doesn’t provide appropriate therapeutic and play options for the range of children we serve,” says Dr. Freeman. “The new play area will incorporate therapeutic components with elements that promote gross- and fine-motor skills and social interactions. It’s also designed to engage the senses through touching, climbing, balancing, pushing and pulling,” says Dr. Freeman. An inviting outdoor area that allows kids to safely explore while burning off energy is important since families spend so much time at ECPHP. Children attend sessions from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Read more at www.bhcourier.com

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For 7th Straight Year, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Ranked Among The Nation’s Best Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) has been ranked among the top 10 children’s hospitals in the country and also named to the elite Honor Roll in the U.S. News & World Report rankings released online Tuesday. It is one of only 12 children’s hospitals in the country and the only one in California to make the Honor Roll in 2015-16, an achievement it has earned for seven consecutive years since the list was established in 2009—an accomplishment attained by no other pediatric hospital in California. “In 26 years of evaluating the country’s children’s hospitals, U.S. News & World Report has included CHLA among the nation’s elite every time,” says Richard D. Cordova, FACHE, CHLA president/CEO. “What an incredible run of excellence. It reflects our ability to sustain our mission to create hope and build healthier futures as well as our promise of superior care to the children we treat.” In all, the hospital placed among the top 10 in seven specialties measured by the survey. For 2015-16, CHLA’s cardiology and heart surgery team was named #3 in the nation, surging four spots from last year. Diabetes and endocrinology went from seventh to sixth, while urology jumped 10

places to 10th in the nation. Cancer and neonatology were ranked eighth in their respective areas, while orthopaedics was ranked ninth. Gastroenterology and GI surgery finished 10th, matching the specialty’s position from last year.

In the 2015-16 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals survey, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (with the Anderson Pavilion pictured ) was ranked #1 in California and was selected as one of the top 10 children’s hospitals in the country.

CHLA’s overall scores placed it among the top seven nationally, and the hospital equaled or improved its national ranking in four of the 10 categories compared to its performance on the 2014-15 survey.

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S OUTLOOK “Joan Rivers: Can We Talk?” a new exhibit celebrating the comedienne’s (and former Courier columnist) 82nd birthday opened this week at The Grammy Museum 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (at Figueroa St.) Suite A245. Artifacts on display—illustrating Rivers career as a Grammy-winning performer, Tonynominated actress, bestselling author, playwright, screenwriter, film director, lecturer, radio host, jewelry designer, entrepreneur, and creator of the modern day red carpet—include stage costumes (including several Bob Mackie originals), a vintage Louis Vuitton travel trunk, her 1990 Daytime Emmy for “Outstanding Talk/Service Show Host,” family photographs, her gold record for her 1983 album, What Becomes A Semi-Legend Most, and much more. For more information, call 213-765-6800 or visit www.grammymusuem.org. • • • • • American Cancer Society Discovery shops, including the Beverly Hills location, 844 S. Robertson Blvd., will celebrate their 50th anniversary with special deals and discounts this weekend. Today, Golden Ticket drawings will take place every hour, for a chance to win up to $50 in Discovery Dollars. On Saturday and Sunday, June 13 and 14, 50-percent savings will apply to all purchases of quality resale items including clothing, accessories, jewelry, furniture, art, antiques, collectibles, and other household items. Funds raised support free patient programs and services, cancer research and education. The Beverly Hills location is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m, Wednesday and Thursday, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday. For more information, call 310-360-4894 or visit http:// discoveryshop-beverlyhills.org/. • • • • • As part of its Eat/See/Hear program, The Autry will show The Grand Budapest Hotel, at 8:30 p.m., Saturday, June 13 on its south lawn, projected in HD onto the largest outdoor movie screen on the West Coast. The venue opens at 5:30 with food trucks including Slanging Corea, Son of a Bun, Slummin Gourmet, Steamy Bun, Canvas Foods, Belly Bombz, Sweet E’s, Coolhaus, Brasil Kiss and more. Live music begins at 7 p.m. Open seating tickets are $12 ($1.65 fee), and guests are advised to bring blankets, cushions pillows or low chairs. The Autry is in Griffith Park at 4700 Western Heritage Way,

with free parking across the street at the L.A. Zoo. For more information on the dog-friendly event, visit http://eatseehear.com/schedule/the-grand-budapest-hotel/. • • • • • The Australian Theatre Company will continue its “Stage to Screen” series of staged readings of Australian plays that have been turned into movies with Speaking In Tongues at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 17 at The Matrix Theatre, 7675 Melrose Ave. Andrew Bovell’s play inspired the indie Lantana, about interwoven lives and a detective investigating the disappearance of a leading psychiatrist. Free admission with RSVPs to joinus@australiantheatrecompany.com. • • • • • The Whyman Project, a classical piano quintet and a jazz rhythm section will be featured in Music in the Mansion, at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 21 at Greystone Mansion, 905 Loma Vista Dr. The program will include Johannes Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No. 5, arranged by Ryan Whyman and some of Whyman’s original compositions. Tickets, at $20, includes a guided tour of the historic mansion. For information and to order tickets online, visit http://www.beverlyhills.org/exploring/greystoneparkmansion/musicinthemansion/. • • • • •

Habitats like this gorilla exhibit are part of the L.A.’s Zoo’s “Roaring Nights.”

Rock tribute band Black Crystal Wolf Kids will headline the first “Roaring Nights,” at the L.A. Zoo from 7-11 p.m., Friday, June 26. The evening also features DJ V-Money, food trucks, bars, a Game Zone with tabletop games and life-size versions of Jenga and Kerplunk, pop-up zookeeper talks, animal encounters, visits to the zoo’s new jaguar home (along with other animal habitats), and an “Animal Artistry Paint Party” Tickets, at $20,, are available at www.lazoo.org/roaringnights/. The zoo is at 5333 Zoo Dr. in Griffith Park at the junction of the Ventura (134) and Golden State (5) freeways. For more information, call 323-6446042.

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ruled that she was an independent contractor. In the civil action filed by Christiansen against the district, L.A. Superior Court Judge Stephen Czuleger adopted the interpretation of Sec. 1090 employed by the Court of Appeal, which enabled the jury to award her $13.7 million in damages. However, the ruling in Davis disagreed with that interpretation. It held that the conflict of interests provision of Gov. Code section 1090 does apply to consultants, independent contractors and corporations who engage in such prohibited behavior. This ruling could therefore prove pivotal in the district’s continuing ef-

BEVERLY HILLS forts to triumph against Christiansen. “As Davis holds, however, individuals and corporate consultants can be held liable for such violations even though they are not, strictly speaking, employed by the governmental agency in question,” Fenster explained. “Under the Davis analysis, Karen Christiansen and Strategic Concepts, LLC had a conflict of interest because they were already consultants of the district at the time they played a major role in initiating and promoting the bond for which they were ultimately awarded a far more lucrative contract,” he added. Christiansen’s attorney Philip Kaufler told declined to comment on the case.

LOVE IN THE GARDEN–John Paul DeJoria attends a ribbon-cutting ceremony in his honor at the unveiling of his Peace Love and Happiness Foundation’s donation of a fruit and vegetable garden on Tuesday at Vista Del Mar. Pictured (from left): CEO/President of Vista Dr. Louis Josephson, landscape designer and Vista intern Arleen Ferrara, John Paul DeJoria, Vista teacher and gardening instructor Crystal Mandel, and Vista boardmember Marla Kantor. Courier Photo by Christina Whalen

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to enhance the lives of current and future residents by providing a sacred space where people can reflect, meditate, or simply enjoy the natural environment, in addition to the butterflies that will gravitate there. Dr. Louis Josephson, president/CEO of Vista Del Mar, said the foundation decided on a butterfly garden due to butterflies being often used as a “metaphor for transformation,” which is a key focus of

Vista Del Mar’s new Horticulture Therapy program. All of the plants used in the garden were donated by Oakley Gardens landscape designer Margaret Oakley-Otto, who acquired the plants through the Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants. The garden is filled with drought-resistant plants that are both native to Southern California and attractive to butterflies, especially Monarch butterflies, now an endangered species.

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Iranian Woman’s Movement Sets Reading, Signing

Leonid Bichevin as Marc Chagall and Kristina Schneidermann as his wife Bella Rosenfeld in Chagall-Malevich, opening next Friday at the Laemmle Music Hall.

Clash Of Two Artistic Geniuses Fuels Mitta’s Chagall-Malevich Chagall-Malevich, a film by Alexander Mitta, that has screened at numerous festivals including last month’s L.A. Jewish Film Festival, opens at the Laemmle Music Hall, 9036 Wilshire Blvd., Friday, June 19. Having left behind success in Paris, Chagall (Leonid Bichevin) returns to the Russian empire in 1917 hoping to marry the love of his life, Bella Rosenfeld (Kristina Schneidermann); he produces copious paintings and establishes the Academy of Modern Art. A rivalry develops with abstract painter Kazimir Male-

S O R V I N O SCULPTURES –A rare showing of sculptures by famed actor Paul Sorvino (second from left), flanked by his Oscar-winning daughter, Mira (left), and daughter, Dee Dee, who were joined by actor/ crooner Robert Davi (right), was held at the Sorvino private art studio. Roger Neal and David W. Streets produced the event which introduced 10 new Sorvino sculptures.

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vich (Anatoliy Belyy), invited to teach at the art school. As the October Revolution sweeps across Russia, historical events intrude on personal struggles and upend the quiet provincial life in Vitebsk. Filled with surrealistic imagery from works by Chagall and Malevich (more than 140 paintings were used in the film), the melodrama marks Russian filmmaker Mitta’s return after a decade-long hiatus. For more information, call 310-478-3836 or visit http://www.laemmle.com/theaters/4

Dr. Nina Ansary will read from her new book, Jewels Of Allah: The Untold Story Of Women In Iran and answer audience questions at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 24 at Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd. The book highlights many courageous female leaders and advocates throughout Iran’s history; and discusses the unanticipated consequences of the Islamic Revolution. Inspired by her doctoral research at Columbia University, the book, she says “shatters stereotypical assumptions and the often misunderstood story of women in Iran and describes a growing feminist movement that Ansary says has emerged within Iran’s patriarchal society.” Born in Tehran and now based locally, Ansary is a historian, scholar and human rights advocate. She left Iran at the onset of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Proceeds from book sales will benefit charities and organizations that empower disadvantaged young women in Iran. For more information, visit www.ninaansary.com

Jeff Blumenkrantz and Brett Ryback in Murder For Two at The Geffen Playhouse.

Madcap Musical Murder For Two Extends At The Geffen Playhouse Murder For Two, the OffBroadway hit musical mystery two-hander has extended through Sunday, Aug. 2 at the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave. The comedy, with book and music by Joe Kinosian, book and lyrics by Kellen Blair, features the original New York cast of Jeff Blumenkrantz and Brett Ryback. The two actor-singerpianists never leave the stage, recreating the happenings in a spooky house where a murder

has taken place. An author has been killed at his birthday party and all the guest have a motive. Blumenkrantz plays all the suspects and more, 13 characters in all; while Ryback plays a wanna-be detective trying to solve the who-done-it. All this while accompanying each other individually and sometimes together. Tickets, ranging from $69$74, are available by calling 310-208-5454 or visiting www.geffenplayhouse.com. Read more at www.bhcourier.com.

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with disruptive adult patrons. However, police are unable to cite individuals for aggressive panhandling unless a witness is willing to file a report. The Human Relations Commission (HRC), working closely with the City’s Human Services staff, evaluated circumstances in Santa Monica, West Hollywood and Pasadena. They discovered that these cities had “enlisted the services of private companies that provide wrap-around safety, hospitality and cleaning services to address quality of life issues.” Block by Block ambassadors will provide several levels of service to the community to improve safety, work with police to report incidents and file police reports, triage with homeless individuals to pro-

vide C.L.A.S.P. services as an outreach team, reach out to merchants and to the Chamber of Commerce, patrol the City’s parking structures as a barrier to encampment and aid them in finding appropriate services, and communicate issues such as graffiti removal for City maintenance. The initial proposal included a plan for 21 hours of service at an initial cost of $500,000 for a pilot program. The program will outfit ambassadors with City-approved uniforms, bikes, communications, data collection and a training program unique for Beverly Hills demographics and issues. The City has a high concentration of visitors with a significant and visible homeless population, according to Block by Block’s assessment. In addition, “visitors to the district are often generous to those who

SUMMER IS PIE SEASON IN BEVERLY HILLS –Piesta is this Sunday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Farmers’ Market on Civic Center Drive. This free event includes a pieeating competition, pie-themed activities, pie-making and a curated, exclusive pie competition. From 20 exquisite pies made from local, fresh ingredients, judges will select the most delicious pie in Beverly Hills with cash awards from supporting sponsor, Clementine Cafe. Judges will also select the most “Pieutiful” entry.

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Allen was elected by an overwhelming majority of voters in a run-off with candidate Sandra Fluke in the November elections for the newly redrawn 26th District, previously held by Ted Lieu of the 28th District. Lieu currently serves in the United States House of Representatives for the 33rd District.

are panhandling in the area.” Visitors and residents need to feel safe, and homeless individuals may require assistance to get the services they need. Block by Block can help the City to develop educational aids for a campaign to encourage people to give money to social service agencies instead of to panhandlers. Block by Block is a nationwide program utilized in cities such as San Francisco, Phoenix, Waikiki, New Orleans, Miami, Washington D.C. and New York City. Public comments on the topic showed a high level of support for such a program. One resident complained that he did not feel his wife was safe walking to Starbucks because of the panhandlers out front each morning. Aggressive panhandlers operate freely without a wit-

ness to file a formal complaint so police cannot issue citations. “A lot of times people don’t want to get involved. With the ambassador program, if they (the ambassadors) see it, they can act and it can go to court. Then this is not somewhere that it is easy to panhandle, like it is now,” said Sgt. George Demarois. The Beverly Hills Police Department has been unable to fill patrol positions in the department, and has been mandated to improve hiring practices. A Block by Block representative also revealed that the City’s parking structures are not secured. Surveillance is patchy or non-existent, with few cameras installed even in 24-hour structures. Vandalism is also a problem said Chad Lynn, assistant director of Public Works.

BEVERLY HILLS “Some of our parking structures are open for business 24-hours a day,” he said. “We have trouble securing them. The sooner we can identify people who have been sleeping there the sooner we can help them. To get out of weather they will break doors or tape doors open, or get in whatever way they can.” Councilmember Lili Bosse questioned why the proposal was only 21-hours per day. “What would it look like if you were going to build a program from the ‘best case’ scenario?” asked Mayor Julian Gold. “It doesn’t make sense if we build around the budget and there are gaps in deployment. I would like to see what we are not getting.” The City Council approved moving forward and asked for a proposal that included a 24hour scenario.

Concerts And Movies On Canon Return

The meeting will be held at the Beverly Hills Women’s Club, 1700 Chevy Chase Dr., at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served, provided by the League’s Board of Governors. Parking is limited on-site but street parking is available. The Beverly Hills Municipal League has promoted an informed constituency with town halls, forums, and public events since 1962.

By Victoria Talbot Concerts on Canon, the free summer event every Thursday evening beginning at 6 p.m., continues June 25 with the ever-popular Gary Greene and his Big Band of Barristers bringing big band, swing and jazz to the park. July 2 welcomes Amanda Castro with swing and New Orleans jazz; July 9 is Brass Magic, an all brass band; and July 16 brings Les Zazous with French cabaret and gypsy jazz.

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Among the stand outs was a delectable dish of organic Scottish salmon, cooked in the vapor of vegetables, and accompanied by a caramelized fig, lettuce cream, tempura potatoes and salmon tartar - a sublime dish he invented while at The Peninsula Tokyo’s Peter Restaurant. Another talent Martineau said he honed in Japan, in addition to crafting exquisite flavors, was the art of plating. A floating island of French meringue lightly resting on vanilla custard, for example, is as beautiful as it is delicious. More recently, at the two years he spent growing the culinary prominence of Santa Barbara’s El Encanto Hotel, Martineau developed a deeper

The Sunday Night Movie line-up includes Pitch Perfect (PG-13), June 28; Ratatouille (G) July 12 and the Lego Movie (PG) July 26. Movies begin at 8:15 p.m. and are shown on a giant, inflatable screen. Bring a picnic and popcorn, blankets and lawn chairs, and a light wrap in the event the evening turns chilly. Both events will continue through September, and The Courier will bring you the updated schedule in advance. appreciation of the farm-totable movement, something he intends to incorporate into food preparation at the Montage. He’s also considering growing herbs and greens hydroponically onsite. Born in the Champagne region of France, the youngest of seven children, Martineau said he was always interested in food. “My mom was a great cook,” he said, noting that she incorporated fresh items from their farm in the three daily feasts she prepared. “I was always very interested and watched her as she prepared dishes.” At 16, Martineau began formal training as a chef, eventually beginning his career in his hometown of Champagne at two legendary restaurants,

Le Chateaubriand and Le Valentino. He later moved to Burgundy as Chef de Partie at the region’s world-renowned two Michelin Star Abbaye de Saint Michel and three Michelin Star La Côte Saint-Jacques. At 22, Martineau moved to New York and served as Chef de Cuisine at Daniel Boulud’s iconic New York eatery, Daniel. He acted as Boulud’s second-in-command at Daniel for 6 years until he told his boss, “I want to do what you do.” When Martineau became the Savoy Hotel’s executive chef at 30, he was the youngest person in the London hotel’s history to hold such a role. “Creating a menu I think is the most exciting thing for me,” he said.

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Extra Lean Ground Sirloin . . . . . . .$459 lb USDA Choice Tri-Tip Roast . . . . . . . .$799 lb USDA Choice New York Steak . . . . . .$999 lb

WINES & SPIRITS Bogle Petite Syrah . . . . . . . . . . . . .$799 750 ml

Ambrosia Apples . . . . . . . . . . . .2.5 lb bag 69¢ Smoking Loon Malbec . . . . . . . . . .$799 750 ml Cluster Tomatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99¢ lb Hess Select Chardonnay . . . . . .$999 750 ml Apricots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99¢ lb Skyy Vodka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1499 Driscoll’s Strawberries . . . . . . .16 oz. 2 for $3 750 ml

GROCERY

Fun Facts about spinach:

Springfield Apple Juice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$199 64 fl oz

Purity Organic Coconut Water . . . . . . . . . . . .$299 1 liter

Kellogg’s Raisin Bran Cereal . . . . . . . . . . . . .$399 18.7 oz

Special Value Paper Towel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$599 6 pack

Sale Prices Effective June 12 to June 18, 2015

1- Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin C, beta carotine, folate, B6 & E 2- Popeye the Sailor Man was said to get his strength from spinach because of the high level of iron 3- High in dietary fiber

Friday & Saturday SALE Organic Seedless

Navel

Tuscan Style

Red Grapes

Oranges

Cantaloupe

79¢ lb

3 lbs for $1

2 for $2

Sale prices valid 6/12/15 and 6/13/15

all sales are limited to supply on hand

303 N. Crescent Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210

(310) 657-FOOD • (310) 274-2229 Or you can check us out on www.bhdeli.com and

A N O T H E R B I RT H D AY ! ? Edward Mady Enid Rom Paula Edelman Bonnie Taylor Rhoda Sharp BIRTHDAYS—George H. W. Bush, Enid Rom and Jim Nabors (June 12); Jack Bannon, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Ally Sheedy, Paula Edelman, Malcolm McDowell and Bonnie Taylor (June 13); James Belushi, Polly Draper, Courteney Cox, Helen Hunt and Rhoda Sharp (June 15); Edward Mady, Toni Holt Kramer, Laurie Metcalf, Marshall Johnson and Joan Van Ark (June 16); Barry Manilow, Mark Linn-Baker, Alexander Lehr, Phylicia Rashad, and Rolf Arnhym (June 17); Dr. Tony Sokol, Ian Carmichael, Carol Kane, and Isabella Rossellini (June 18).

Barry Manilow James Belushi

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Ally Sheedy

Joan Mangum

SHARE BOOMTOWN–The SHARE Ladies (top left) danced up a storm while Frank Sinatra, Jr. entertained; (top right): Lily Yu, Susan Chalek, Jerry Katell and Joan Kardash-ian; (above) Caroline Borncamp, Gia Bay and Joy Jolise; Priscilla Presley; (left photo): Rabbi Lynn Brody-Slome, her husband Ansel Slome, and Kathleen Hopp. Photos by Katie Nolan and Mike Danenberg

NATALEE THAI CUISINE www.nataleethai.com 10101 Venice Blvd., Culver City (310) 202-7013 998 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills (310) 855-9380

310.275.0579 • 434 N. CANON DRIVE MON. - THURS. 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM FRI. & SAT. 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM I TA L I A N R E S TA U R A N T

What an incredible musical evening it was as SHARE Boomtown 2015 celebrated 100 years of Ol’ Blue Eyes (Frank Sinatra) and what a blast it was on the Broad Stage at Santa Monica College’s Performing Arts Center. Outgoing president Dolores Nemiro, introduced comedian Yacov Noy, who brought down the house with his interpretation of a woman getting dressed and putting on make-up through a combination of mime movement, stand-up and illu-

sion. He was terrific, as was Sandy Hackett, son of Buddy Hackett, who kept the laughter going with his rapid fire jokes. A selection of film clips from some of Sinatra’s movies such as On The Town and Guys & Dolls brought back many wonderful moments. Geno Henderson then performed some musical numbers...New York, New York, Luck Be A Lady Tonight, Take Back Your Mink, Havana/Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ The Boat along with those fabulous dancing SHARE Ladies including Terry Baldwin, Lois Bloom, Debra Couch, Ellen Feder, Nancy Gregory, Anita Mann Kohl, Dolores Nemiro, Esther Rosenfield, Linda Schlesinger, Christine Wallace, Annie Gaybis Byner, Gia Bay, Caroline Borncamp, Lynn Brody-Slome, Dana Grilikhes Nassi, Roberta Haft, Joy Jolise, Sami Faulkner, Gayle Rosenthal, September Sarno, and Sandra Siegel. We were then entertained by Frank Sinatra, Jr. and his big band, who had us mesmerized by that voice, that voice, that wonderful voice... If you closed your eyes, you’d think it was Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. SHARE (Share Happily And Reap Endlessly) is a 62 year old non-profit composed of women dedicated to raising funds for developmentally disabled, abused and neglected children as well as medical research for all forms of developmental disabilities.

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23rd Annual Beverly Hills Backdraft Ball

Giacomino Drago and Steve Ghysels

Councimember Nancy Krasne

Fire Chief Ralph Mundell and Host Jay Leno present the 2015 Firefighter of the Year Award to Beverly Hills Firefighter Engineer Mike Downing. A key player at the BHFD, last year Downing suffered a stroke following emergency heart surgery. Husband, father of three, Downing has fought hard to be able to walk and talk again, inspiring everyone with his character.

Tom Blumenthal

Judy Fenton

MAKING PROJECTIONS

THE NEW YORK TIMES SUNDAY MAGAZINE CROSSWORD PUZZLE

BY TOM MCCOY / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ

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PUBLIC NOTICES T.S. No.: 2014-08733-CA hereinafter described Loan No.: 7131321197 property under and purA.P.N.:4339-018-019 suant to a Deed of Trust described as: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Street Address or other common designation of PURSUANT TO CIVIL real property: 8861 CODE § 2923.3(a), THE Cynthia Street, West SUMMARY OF INFOR- Hollywood, CA 90069 MATION REFERRED TO A.P.N.: 4339-018-019 BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE The undersigned Trustee RECORDED COPY OF disclaims any liability for THIS DOCUMENT BUT any incorrectness of the ONLY TO THE COPIES street address or other PROVIDED TO THE common designation, if TRUSTOR. any, shown above. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED

NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LU’U Y: KÈM THEO DÂY LÀ BÀN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LU’O’C VÈ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIÈU NÀY

The 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 the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $1,111,460.85.

shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site HYPERLINK "http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServic es/DefaultManagement/T rusteeServices.aspx"http: //www.altisource.com/Mor tgageServices/DefaultMa nagement/TrusteeServic es.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2014-08733-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale

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 sucIMPORTANT NOTICE TO cessful bidder shall have Date: May 27, 2015 PROPERTY OWNER: no further recourse. Western Progressive YOU ARE IN DEFAULT Trustee, LLC , as Trustee UNDER A DEED OF The beneficiary of the C/o 30 Corporate Park, TRUST DATED Deed of Trust has execut- Suite 450 01/27/2006. UNLESS ed and delivered to the Irvine, CA 92606 YOU TAKE ACTION TO undersigned a written Automated Sale PROTECT YOUR PROP- request to commence Information Line: (866) ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD foreclosure, and the 960-8299 HYPERLINK AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF undersigned caused a "http://altisource.com/res YOU NEED AN EXPLA- Notice of Default and ware/TrusteeServicesSe NATION OF THE Election to Sell to be arch.aspx"http://www.altiNATURE OF THE PRO- recorded in the county source.com/MortgageSer CEEDING AGAINST where the real property is vices/DefaultManagemen YOU, YOU SHOULD located. t/TrusteeServices.aspx CONTACT A LAWYER. For Non-Automated Sale NOTICE TO POTENTIAL Information, call: (866) Trustor: PAUL L. BIDDERS: If you are 240-3530 EGERSTROM, A SIN- considering bidding on GLE MAN this property lien, you THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTDuly Appointed Trustee: should understand that ING TO COLLECT A Western Progressive there are risks involved in DEBT AND ANY INFORTrustee, LLC bidding at a trustee auc- MATION OBTAINED Recorded 02/06/2006 as tion. You will be bidding WILL BE USED FOR Instrument No. 06 on a lien, not on the prop- THAT PURPOSE 0273341 in book ---, erty itself. Placing the page--- and of Official highest bid at a trustee Published 06/12/15, Records in the office of auction does not auto- 06/19/15, 06/26/15 –––––– the Recorder of Los matically entitle you to Angeles County, free and clear ownership FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME California, of the property. You STATEMENT 2015134740 The followDate of Sale: 07/09/2015 should also be aware that ing is/are doing business as: 1) at 11:00 AM the lien being auctioned NORTH DAKOTA EVENTS 2) FMS Place of Sale: off may be a junior lien. If EVENT ACCOUNT 3) FCG EVENT BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN you are the highest bidder ACCOUNT 4) POLICE ASSN. CHARIEVENT ACCOUNT 5) FIRE FIGHTLOCATED IN CIVIC at the auction, you are or TY ERS CHARITY EVENT ACCOUNT 6) CENTER PLAZA, 400 may be responsible for FIRE FIGHTERS EXPLORERS CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, paying off all liens senior CHARITY EVENT ACCOUNT 7) POMONA, CA to the lien being auc- DEPUTIES ASSN. CHARITY EVENT tioned off, before you can ACCOUNT 8) ALASKA EVENTS 9) Estimated amount of receive clear title to the CRIME STOPPERS CHARITY EVENT unpaid balance and other property. You are encour- ACCOUNT 10) SHERIFF RESERVES charges: $1,111,460.85 aged to investigate the CHARITY EVENT ACCOUNT 11) existence, priority, and POLICE EXPLORERS CHARITY WILL SELL AT PUBLIC size of outstanding liens EVENT ACCOUNT 12) ELKS LODGE AUCTION TO HIGHEST that may exist on this CHARITY EVENT ACCOUNT 13) BIDDER FOR CASH, property by contacting the F.O.P. LODGE CHARITY EVENT CASHIER’S CHECK county recorder’s office or ACCOUNT 14) AFE EVENT DRAWN ON A STATE OR a title insurance compa- ACCOUNT 15) WFPA EVENT NATIONAL BANK, A ny, either of which may ACCOUNT 16) APDST EVENT CHECK DRAWN BY A charge you a fee for this ACCOUNT 17) CCDA EVENT 18) DAFMS EVENT STATE OR FEDERAL information. If you consult ACCOUNT ACCOUNT 19) WFCG EVENT CREDIT UNION, OR A either of these resources, ACCOUNT 20) WPFCG EVENT CHECK DRAWN BY A you should be aware that ACCOUNT 21) BEFMS EVENT STATE OR FEDERAL the same lender may hold ACCOUNT 22) DEFMS EVENT SAVINGS AND LOAN more than one mortgage ACCOUNT 23) MPFCG EVENT ASSOCIATION, A SAV- or deed of trust on this ACCOUNT 24) MPFMS EVENT INGS ASSOCIATION OR property. ACCOUNT 8549 Wilshire Blvd. #1072, SAVINGS BANK SPECIBeverly Hills, CA 90211; FIED IN SECTION 5102 Note: Because the Entertainment And Sports Events & OF THE FINANCIAL Beneficiary reserves the PR, Inc. 8549 Wilshire Blvd. #1072, CODE AND AUTHO- right to bid less than the Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business RIZED TO DO BUSI- total debt owed, it is possi- is conducted by: A CORPORATION, NESS IN THIS STATE: ble that at the time of the registrant(s) has begun to transact sale the opening bid may business under the name(s) listed All right, title, and interest be less than the total debt herein April 18, 2008: Gary Greene, conveyed to and now NOTICE TO PROPERTY CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Angeles: May 20, 2015; Published: May held by the trustee in the OWNER: The sale date Los 29, June 05, 12, 19, 2015 LACC N/C

ORDINANCE NO. 15-O-2680

Adopted: June 8, 2015 Effective: July 9, 2015

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SMOKING IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PLAZAS

JULIAN A. GOLD, M.D. Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney

Section 1. The City Council hereby amends and restates Section 54-14 of Chapter 4 (“SMOKING REGULATIONS”) of Title 5 (“PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND SANITATION”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “5-4-14: PROHIBITION OF SMOKING IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PLAZAS: Smoking is prohibited in all public and private plazas except in areas of private plazas that are specifically set aside for smoking and designated by posted signage, provided that such areas are not within twenty feet (20’) of building entrances or exits or designated pathways. For purposes of this section, a “public and private plaza” shall mean any unenclosed place, other than a publicly owned sidewalk, that is paved and permanently set aside for pedestrian use, including, for example, a courtyard, plaza or promenade.” Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 3. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City within fifteen (15) days after its passage in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code, shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance and the City Clerk’s certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City. Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first (31st) day after its passage.

ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: MAHDI ALUZRI Interim City Manager VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Krasne, Bosse, Brien, Mirisch and Mayor Gold NOES: None ABSENT: None CARRIED

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN Order No: 140013372 TS No: K1306008 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN, DATED 08/01/2013. 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 Witkin & Neal, Inc., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien (hereinafter referred to as "Lien"), recorded on 08/07/2013 as instrument number 20131159908 in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, and further pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded on 12/3/2014 as instrument number 20141299993 in said county and further pursuant to California Civil Code Section 5675 et seq. and those certain Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded on 4/8/1982 as instrument number 82366618, WILL SELL on 07/02/2015, 10:00AM., Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA at public auction to the highest bidder for lawful money of the United States payable at the time of sale, all right, title and interest in the property situated in said county as more fully described in the above-referenced Lien. The purported owner(s) of said property is (are): SUSANA DOSAMANTES, A SINGLE WOMAN. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property is purported to be: 720 HUNTLEY DRIVE #203, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069, APN 4337-011-101. The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 this Notice of Sale

is: $12,715.12. The opening bid at the foreclosure sale may be more or less than this estimate. In addition to cash, the trustee will accept a cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn on a state or federal credit union or a check drawn on state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee's Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or the endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale shall be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Lien, advances thereunder, with interest as provided in the Declaration or by law plus the fees, charges and expenses of the trustee. THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD IN AN "AS-IS " CONDITION. This communication is from a debt collector. Witkin & Neal, Inc. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in bankruptcy, you may have been released from personal liability for this debt in which case this notice is intended to exercise the secured party's rights against the real property only. 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 AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 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 this 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 or visit this Internet Web site: www.nationwideposting.co m using the file number assigned to this case: K13-

06008. 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. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the sale shall be subject to the following as provided in California Civil Code Section 5715: "A non judicial foreclosure sale by an association to collect upon a debt for delinquent assessments shall be subject to a right of redemption. The redemption period within which the separate interest may be redeemed from a foreclosure sale under this paragraph ends 90 days after the sale." Dated: 05/28/2015 Witkin & Neal, Inc. as said Trustee 5805 SEPULVEDA BLVD., SUITE 670 SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91411 (818) 845-8808 By: SUSAN PAQUETTE TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0249546 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 06/12/2015, 06/19/2015, 06/26/2015

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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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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015145818 The following is/are doing business as: CRUZ MOBILE DETAIL 422 N. Oxford Ave. #1, Los Angeles, CA 90004; Humberto Cruz 422 N. Oxford Ave. #1, Los Angeles, CA 90004; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Humberto Cruz Gallardo, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 01, 2015; Published: June 05, 12, 19, 26, 2015 LACC N/C

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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

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PUBLIC NOTICES T.S. No.: 2014-02148-CA property under and pur- shown on this notice of Loan No.: 7130743565 suant to a Deed of Trust sale may be postponed A.P.N.:4336-024-023 described as: one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, NOTICE OF Street Address or other trustee, or a court, purTRUSTEE'S SALE common designation of suant to Section 2924g of real property: 8915-8917 the California Civil Code. PURSUANT TO CIVIL Rangely Avenue, West The law requires that CODE § 2923.3(a), THE Hollywood, CA 90048- information about trustee SUMMARY OF INFOR- 1718 sale postponements be MATION REFERRED TO A.P.N.: 4336-024-023 made available to you BELOW IS NOT and to the public, as a ATTACHED TO THE The undersigned Trustee courtesy to those not RECORDED COPY OF disclaims any liability for present at the sale. If you THIS DOCUMENT BUT any incorrectness of the wish to learn whether ONLY TO THE COPIES street address or other your sale date has been PROVIDED TO THE common designation, if postponed, and, if appliTRUSTOR. any, shown above. cable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale NOTE: THERE IS A The sale will be made, of this property, you may SUMMARY OF THE but without covenant or call (866)-960-8299 or INFORMATION IN THIS warranty, expressed or visit this Internet Web site DOCUMENT ATTACHED implied, regarding title, "http://www.altisource.co possession, or encum- m/MortgageServices/Def brances, to pay the aultManagement/Trustee remaining principal sum Services.aspx"http://www of the note(s) secured by .altisource.com/Mortgage the Deed of Trust. The Services/DefaultManage total amount of the unpaid ment/TrusteeServices.as balance of the obligation px using the file number secured by the property assigned to this case NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN to be sold and reasonable 2 0 1 4 - 0 2 1 4 8 - C A . RESUMEN DE LA estimated costs, expens- Information about postINFORMACIÓN DE es and advances at the ponements that are very ESTE DOCUMENTO time of the initial publica- short in duration or that TALA: MAYROONG tion of the Notice of Sale occur close in time to the BUOD NG IMPORMASY- is: $1,922,415.11. scheduled sale may not ON SA DOKUMENTONG immediately be reflected ITO NA NAKALAKIP If the Trustee is unable to in the telephone informaLU’U Y: KÈM THEO DÂY convey title for any rea- tion or on the Internet LÀ BÀN TRÌNH BÀY son, the successful bid- Web site. The best way TÓM LU’O’C VÈ THÔNG der’s sole and exclusive to verify postponement TIN TRONG TÀI LIÈU remedy shall be the information is to attend NÀY return of monies paid to the scheduled sale the Trustee, and the sucIMPORTANT NOTICE TO cessful bidder shall have Date: May 18, 2015 PROPERTY OWNER: no further recourse. Western Progressive YOU ARE IN DEFAULT Trustee, LLC , as Trustee UNDER A DEED OF The beneficiary of the C/o 30 Corporate Park, TRUST DATED Deed of Trust has execut- Suite 450 07/20/2005. UNLESS ed and delivered to the Irvine, CA 92606 YOU TAKE ACTION TO undersigned a written Automated Sale PROTECT YOUR PROP- request to commence Information Line: (866) ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD foreclosure, and the 960-8299 HYPERLINK AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF undersigned caused a "http://altisource.com/res YOU NEED AN EXPLA- Notice of Default and ware/TrusteeServicesSe NATION OF THE Election to Sell to be arch.aspx"http://www.altiNATURE OF THE PRO- recorded in the county source.com/MortgageSer CEEDING AGAINST where the real property is vices/DefaultManagemen YOU, YOU SHOULD located. t/TrusteeServices.aspx CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL For Non-Automated Sale BIDDERS: If you are Information, call: (866) Trustor: CHIDI NOBI, A considering bidding on 240-3530 SINGLE MAN this property lien, you Duly Appointed Trustee: should understand that THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTWestern Progressive there are risks involved in ING TO COLLECT A Trustee, LLC bidding at a trustee auc- DEBT AND ANY INFORRecorded 08/02/2005 as tion. You will be bidding MATION OBTAINED Instrument No. 05 on a lien, not on the prop- WILL BE USED FOR 1829315 in book ---, erty itself. Placing the THAT PURPOSE page--- and of Official highest bid at a trustee Records in the office of auction does not auto- Published 06/05/15, the Recorder of Los matically entitle you to 06/12/15, 06/19/15 Angeles County, free and clear ownership —————————— California, of the property. You FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Date of Sale: 06/29/2015 should also be aware that STATEMENT 2015143763 The at 11:00 AM the lien being auctioned following is/are doing business Place of Sale: off may be a junior lien. If as: NAVA HOME DESIGN 305 BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN you are the highest bidder E. 9TH STREET #409, Los LOCATED IN CIVIC at the auction, you are or Angeles, CA 90015; David CENTER PLAZA, 400 may be responsible for Ravanshenas 416 N. Oakhurst CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, paying off all liens senior Dr. #201, Beverly Hills, CA POMONA, CA to the lien being auc- 90210; Lida Leah Ravanshenas tioned off, before you can 416 N. Oakhurst Dr. #201, Estimated amount of receive clear title to the Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The unpaid balance and other property. You are encour- business is conducted by: charges: $1,922,415.11 aged to investigate the A MARRIED COUPLE, regisbegun to transact existence, priority, and trant(s) hasunder the name(s) WILL SELL AT PUBLIC size of outstanding liens business listed herein on May 29, 2015: AUCTION TO HIGHEST that may exist on this Signed: Lida Leah BIDDER FOR CASH, property by contacting the R a v a n s h e n a s , Owner: CASHIER’S CHECK county recorder’s office or Statement is filed with the DRAWN ON A STATE OR a title insurance compa- County of Los Angeles: May 29, NATIONAL BANK, A ny, either of which may 2015; Published: June 5, 12, CHECK DRAWN BY A charge you a fee for this 19, 22, 2015 LACC N/C STATE OR FEDERAL information. If you consult –––––– CREDIT UNION, OR A either of these resources, BUSINESS NAME CHECK DRAWN BY A you should be aware that FICTITIOUS STATEMENT 2015131373 The STATE OR FEDERAL the same lender may hold following is/are doing business SAVINGS AND LOAN more than one mortgage as: JODI MOORE ENTERASSOCIATION, A SAV- or deed of trust on this PRISES 417 S. Holt Ave. #112, Los Angeles, CA 90048; Jodi INGS ASSOCIATION OR property. Moore 417 S. Holt Ave. #112, SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 Note: Because the Los Angeles, CA 90048; The is conducted by: AN OF THE FINANCIAL Beneficiary reserves the business INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has CODE AND AUTHO- right to bid less than the begun to transact business RIZED TO DO BUSI- total debt owed, it is pos- under the name(s) listed hereNESS IN THIS STATE: sible that at the time of the in February 12, 2015: Jodi sale the opening bid may be Moore, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los All right, title, and interest less than the total debt Angeles: May 15, 2015; conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the NOTICE TO PROPERTY Published: May 29, June 05, hereinafter described OWNER: The sale date 12, 19, 2015 LACC N/C

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE SERVICES: Beverly Hills Unified School District seeks a real estate firm to provide services to lease real property located within the city limits of the City of Beverly Hills owned by Beverly Hills Unified School District. It is the intent of this Request for Proposal to have the successful broker/firm, enter into a Professional Service Contract with the District to supply real estate services. Proposal Due Date: 12:00 p.m. Wednesday June 17, 2015 Place of Proposal Receipt: 255 S. Lasky Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90212 – Purchasing Department Project Name: Real Estate Brokerage Services Property Location: 220 N. Doheny Drive Beverly Hills, California 90211 Each proposal must confirm and be responsive to the proposal documents, copies of which are on file and may be obtained from Dianne Richard, Purchasing Agent via email at drichard@bhusd.org or download a copy from the District Website www.bhusd.org The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any proposal or in the proposal process. Publication Dates: 6/5/15 & 6/12/15 –––––– 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 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

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, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 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 INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 1180 IRON POINT ROAD, SUITE 100 FOLSOM, CA 95670 9 1 6 - 9 3 9 - 0 7 7 2 www.nationwideposting.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY

INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 05/26/2015 NPP0248521 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 05/29/2015, 06/05/2015, 06/12/2015 –––––– 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 2015138681 The following is/are doing business as: HOLLYWOOD INTERIORS 939 Palm Ave. #408, West Hollywood, CA 90069; Paul C. Otis 939 Palm Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein May 01, 2015: Paul C. Otis, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 22, 2015; Published: June 05, 12, 19, 26, 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 2015138506 The following is/are doing business as: 1) METAMAISON 2) THE METAMAISON 520 N. Kings Rd. #213, West Hollywood, CA 90048; Amelia Bamberger 520 N. Kings Rd. #213, West Hollywood, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Amelia Bamberger, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 22, 2015; Published: June 05, 12, 19, 26, 2015 LACC N/C

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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

License 00957281

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CENTURY PARK EAST

2 BEDROOM/2 BATHS $3,750/MONTH Unobstructed City Views Brand New Renovation Marble Floors Quartz Counters Stainless Steel Kitchen 2 Jumbo Balconies Luxurious Baths

1930’S DUPLEX COMPLETELY UPDATED

ARTIST'S MOUNTAIN HOME

Liv rm w/ hi-ceilings, hrwd flrs, fireplace. New kitch w/ granite counters, formal din breakfast area.

Lower Floor. Corner with Balcony Quiet Location. Hardwood Floors

—————–––– • B.H.P.O. • 2430 Coldwater Canyon 4 Bdrm.+5 Bath

310.278.1322

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300

4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths on 2 acres covered in beautiful oaks and pines. 2977 Sq. Ft. + exercise room/laundry, mud room and storage area. Solar paneled house includes sun porch, double garage plus additional covered parking in gated community with private police department. $275,000 Maggie Schick 661-972-0545 RE/MAX• BRE#01062948

Newly remodeled kitchen with new appliances. Hardwood floors., large backyard, 2-car garage, circular driveway. $6,000/Month

310/860-9991 310/433-1949 213/926-4213

BEVERLY HILLS

BEVERLY HILLS 1017 S. SHERBOURNE ADJACENT Very Private & Spacious 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH 2 BDRM, 2 BATH upper unit with breakfast $2,350/MO. and formal dining room. Large Remodeled Unit Yard, laundry & parking. In Newer Luxury Building $3,500/MO. Call 213/804-3761 —————–––– New flooring & carpet, custom

BEVERLY HILLS •• NEWLY •• •• UPDATED •• • 2 Bd +Den +2 Ba •

Private front patio, Hardwood floors, a/c, laundry in unit, 2-car prkg. Available June 01. 336 S. Rexford Dr. $3,200/Month

High Floor. Totally Renovated Unobstructed East View Real Hardwood Floors.

8560 W. Olympic Bl.

Call 310/526-1484 —————

310/860-9991 310/433-1949 213/926-4213 BEVERLY HILLS ADJ

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Bedford/Olympic 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO BEVERLY HILLS ADJ $2,150/MO. EXTRA CHARMING Approx. 1400 Sq. ft. LOWER DUPLEX 8673 W. OLYMPIC BL. Lower unit with fridge,

LIGHT & BRIGHT 2 BDRM.+11/2 BATH

washer/dryer in unit

and 2 car parking. Hardwood floors throughCall 310/880-7281 out, new kitchen with all appliances plus sub-zero fridge, dishwasher, stove, washer/dryer. Faux BEVERLY HILLS fireplace, breakfast nook, Next to Roxbury Park central a/c, alarm system & Century City and includes 2 car garage. LARGE 1 BDRM. 1 BA. Beautiful original tile With hardwood floors, in excellent condition. separate kitchen newly 1,430sf. $2,850/MO. remodeled, new windows, 2 Year Lease. No Pets. fridge, stove, dishwasher, A/C unit, secured parking, Available Now! laundry on premises. Call 323/658-5332 Furnished/Unfurnished.

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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

$1,950/MO Call 310/713-1664

LUXURIOUS 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

1 BEDROOM/1 BATH $2,950/MONTH

paint, stove, fridge, dishwasher, A/C, patio,, secured entry and gated parking. Elevator, laundry, gym, etc.

Large closets, balconies, all amenities in kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Berber carpet/ harwood foors and verticle blinds. Fireplace, bar, washer and dryer included in laundry area. Secured building with garden courtyard. Choice location Near Beverly Center, Cedars- Sinai, Restaurants, Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets, Non-smoking building.

$2,775/MO. Shown By Appointment.

8544 BURTON WAY Call 310/273-6770 or 213/444-8865

————— BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. SPACIOUS 1BEDROOM/1BATH Nice closet space, a/c, balcony, swimming pool, gated garage, laundry. $1,800/mo. Call 323/388-9326

————— LARGE LOVELY 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH Parking. Beautiful

BRENTWOOD AREA Unit Apartment 5. $1,400/MO.

JUST RENTED

A PA RT M E N T / C O N D O R E N TA L S

BEVERLY HILLS

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Beverly Hills Adj. B E V E R L Y H I L L S B R E N T W O O D

mini-blinds, stove, B R I G H T & S P A C I O U S B E V E R LY H I L L S refrigerator, balcony, LIVING. gated parking, Balcony, dishwasher, laundry. No pets. elevator, intercom $1,275Month entry, on-site

310/275-0467 — ————–––– BEVERLY HILLS

*8725

* Way

Clifton Newly Remodeled

laundry, parking. P LEASE C ALL : 310/435-3693

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• 2 Bdrm. + BEVERLY HILLS Den + 2 1 / 2 Bath • 218 S. Tower Dr.

• • • • • •

• Lrg. unit. Balcony, • •• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •• Walk-in closet, •• intercom entry, laundry • • facility, elevator, prkg. • CHARMING & BRIGHT • Old World Charm ! Bright, intercom entry, Close to Cedars, restaurants, shopping fridge, stove, laundry fac. & transportation. • 310/276-1528 • — ————––––

BEVERLY HILLS

SHOPPING .

310/531-3992

1628 Westgate Ave.

WILSHIRE * HOLLYWOOD * C O R R I D O R 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV.

~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~ 10530-10540 Wilshire Bl. ~ Single ~ ∞ ∞ ∞

∞ ∞ ∞ Bright & Airy. ∞ • 2 Bd.+1 Ba. • Dishwasher, Intercom entry, on-sight • 1 B d . + 1 B a . • • Single • deck, central air, parking, on-sight elevator, intercom laundry facility. ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ entry, on-sight laundry, Close to transportation. Luxury Living gym, parking. with valet, 310/820-1810 • Free WiFi Access • lush garden ~ 310/476-3824 ~ W E S T W O O D surrounding pool, gym, elevator, etc. BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE 1370 Veteran Ave. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Hrwd. flrs., granite counters, dishwasher, • BRENTWOOD • Single central air, balcony. • • • • 125 N. Barrington Av. •• •• •• 310/470-4474 Call: N E W LY U P D AT E D Balcony, air conditioning dishwasher, controlled **CENTURY CITY** • • • • • • 2 Bdrm.+ 2 Bath • access bldg., WiFi, 2220 S. Beverly Glen pool, on-sight laundry, • • Upscale, Bright, gym, parking. 1 B d r m . + 1 B a t h • • Gorgeous & Spacious. 310/477-6885

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With Pool, balcony, central air, fireplace, stove, elevator, intercom entry, prkg. gym. CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS

WEST L.A.

• 310/476-2181 •

Close to shopping, dining & schools.

• • • • • • • —————–––– —————–––– • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. W E S T L . A . • 120 S. Swall Dr. 12333 TeXaS Ave. • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • • • • • • • • • • ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ • French doors in bdrm. to • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Granite counters, dishpatio overlooking pool • Very Spacious, A/C, washer, balcony, stove, balcony, intercom entry, • GORGEOUS UNITS •

•• • •

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• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

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Newly Remodeled Great Views Great views, controlled access, balcony, elevator, lrg. pool, prkg, on-sight laundry. H IKING IN R UNYON C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD B OWL /N IGHTLIFE .

323/467-8172

—————–––– MID-WILSHIRE 340 S. St. Andrews Pl.

• • • • • Spacious 2 Bdrm + 2 Bath • • • • •

Lots of • • Character & Charm ! Balcony, controlled Glass Fireplace WESTWOOD Newly Remodeled. access, parking, 10905 Ohio Ave. New hrwd. flrs., • • elevator, on-site laundry. • • • Bachelor • granite counters, Close to shopping, steel appl., • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • stainless alcove fireplace, • Single • fridge, laundry facility, great restaurants and Metro. •• • • gated parking, intercom 213/364-8423 Wifi, Bright, controlled entry, WiFi and more. access, balcony, • 310/552-8064 • LOS ANGELES pool, elevator, Rooftop jacuzzi 4 01 S. HOOVER St. laundry facility, prkg. with panoramic • • • • • • • • Close To U.C.L.A. city views. C l o s e t o U. C . L . A .

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310/477-6856

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intercom-entry, on-site HOLLYWOOD Central air, large on-sight laundry, prkg. 1769-1775 laundry, parking. W E S T W O O D balcony, pool, elevator, Close to Cedars-Sinai, N. Sycamore Av. 310/826-4600 1409 Midvale Ave. Beverly Center, on-site laundry, • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Single • shops, cafes intercom entry. ~ WEST ~ • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • achelor 320 N. La Peer Dr. & transportation . L O S A N G E L E S • • • • • BControlled S i n g l e access, • • • 310/270-0724 • 310/246-0290 • 12424 TeXaS Ave. • • • laundry facility. • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • CLOSE TO WiFi, a/c, intercom Utilities Included. • Bachelor • SANTA MONICA entry, laundry facility, SHOPS & DINING 323/851-3790 V E R Y N I C E U N I T. elevator, parking, pool. Close to Everything. • Spacious • 2nd floor, CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., B e v e r l y H i l l s 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath on-site laundry, SHOPPING & 1 BLK. 138 N. Hamilton Dr. L.A.’S FINEST, Approx. 1,100sf. covered parking, TO WESTWOOD PARK. • 1 Bd. +1 Ba. • MOST LUXURIOUS controlled access. 310/478-8616 Patio, dishwasher, Dishwasher, 310/442-8265 APT. RENTAL controlled access, on-site laundry, parking. W E S T W O O D * * * * * * C LOSE TO S CHOOL , ~ WEST L.A. ~ laundry facility. 1380 Midvale Ave. C LOSE TO C EDARS , F REEWAY & 1675 Colby Ave. • • • • • • “The Mission” *** B EVERLY C ENTER , 1 B d . 1 Ba. + T RANSPORTATION . ***

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Single • • • • • • • •

Control access, pool, dishwasher, elevator, on-site laundry and parking.

213/385-4751

—————–––– LAFAYETTE PARK 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL.

1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

••••••

Granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, air conditioned, new hrwd. flrs., designer finishes, balcony, ceiling fan, elevator, controlled • Westwood • access. Fitness ctr, yoga 1 Bd.+1 Ba. 2 B d . + 2 B a . R ESTAURANT R OW . 310/449-1100 • Spacious & Bright. • • • • room, wi-fi, skyview 310/531-3992 2600 Virginia Ave. A / C , b a l c o n y, WiFi, pool, elevator, • • • • • lounge w/ outdoor firestove, controlled access, on• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. In The HEART of BRENTWOOD dishwasher, place, laundry facilities. intercom entry, BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE T h e C a r l t o n on-sight laundry, prkg. sight laundry, parking. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Easy freeway access Close to U.C.L.A. 170 N. Crescent Dr. 11666 Goshen Ave. 213/382-102 1 310/477-0072 • • • • • 310/473-1509

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* (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) * * * * * 2 Bdrm. +2 Bath • WESTWOOD • Single+Loft+1.5 Ba. W E S T L . A . 10933 Rochester Ave. * * * * * * * Large & Bright. ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) 1342 Centinela Ave. 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath - 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ WiFi, central air/heat, Pool, a/c, balcony, • Bright Unit • fireplace, patio, Jr . Executive fridge, stove, laundry rm., prkg., intercom entry, elevator.

CLOSE TO SHOPS & R ESTAURANTS . 310/858-8133

controlled access, pool, elevator, parking, laundry facility.

310/312-9871 Shopping & Dining in Brentwood Village

6-Month Lease Avail.

* * * * * * Every Extra Luxury

custom cabinets, granite countertops, stone entry, pool, health club, spa. Granite countertops, Spacious a/c, fireplace, • Free WiFi Access • balcony, on-site pool, controlled access, • Close to UCLA • laundry, On-site parking. Close to transportation.

laundry fac., prkg.

• Free WiFi Access • 310/473-5061

• 310/442-8265 • Close To U.C.L.A.

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3 r d & L a C i e n e g a 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. 11730 SUNSET BLVD. • • NEWLY REMODELED ~~~~~ • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • • • • • • • 1 BEDROOM • Jr. Executive • • • • ••••••• • • • ~~~~~ • • • Rooftop pool, • • Carpets, drapes

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IN ADDITION TO

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ALL TYPES OF CARS

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Los Angeles County is offering property owners $1-$2 for every square foot of grass replaced with water-efficient landscaping through the Cash for Grass Rebate Program-up to 5,000 square feet.

310/418-1179 • 818/605-1480

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MARCIA WILSON HOBBS LETTER TO THE EDITOR If people have concerns about out-of-towners crowding a Beverly Hills dog park, the answer is simple: a Beverly Hills dog tag with an RFID chip that unlocks the gate to get in. It could be renewed annually like our library cards, with proof of residence. Tom Pease

Another Roger Lefkon Phobia

THE FEAR OF BEING HAPPY I have always loved peanuts, eating them at ball games, feeding them to circus elephants, relishing their presence in a Snickers bar and consuming them on a plane where airlines frequently serve this choice morsel for lunch. Peanuts make me happy. However, like that other Peanuts character, “Charlie Brown,” I fear being happy because whenever I become too happy something bad always happens. I’m always waiting for the other shoe to drop and in the happy/sad cycle of life, it always does. My psychotherapist once sat me down on his couch and gave me a happiness test. My score confirmed that I have a greater fear of happiness (referred to by “Dr. Fear” as Cherophobia) than most people and virtually all pets. I am frightened to let myself become too happy, find it difficult to trust positive sensibilities because they never seem to last and maintain that feeling good is nothing more than a momentary euphoria—much like arriving upbeat for a blind date with a beautiful woman, delivering my best opening lines, playing with her dog, and than discovering that I am at the wrong address. Happiness scholars have long concluded that being happy is not a single empirical phenomenon but rather a collection of feel good experiences such as getting relief from constipation, outsmarting my grandchildren, sleeping through the night and thus avoiding multiple nocturnal trips to the bathroom or discovering that the Lionel train set that made me so happy as a kid and has been gathering dust in the attic for decades, is now worth gazillions. The letdown arises and the happiness disappears when the constipation returns with a vengeance. I find out that the grandkids let me outsmart them out of respect for my age, sleeping through the night ended abruptly when I replaced a late night cognac with a glass of warm milk and found out to my dismay that my parents gave away my train set when they sold the house and retired to Florida leaving only the empty Lionel orange and blue boxes worth only a pittance according to online bidders. I have discovered that song lyrics promoting happiness often fail to live up to their message. Think about “Happy days are here again, The skies above are clear again” and “Grey skies are gonna clear up, Put on a happy face.” Well according to the U.S. Weather Service that simply is not the case. More often than not the clearing of grey skies has no staying power and is only a momentary reprieve from the bad weather front that is moving in. Then there are the ominous lyrics for the song Get Happy, “Forget your troubles and just get happy, You better chase all your cares away, Shout Hallelujah come on get happy, Get ready for the Judgment Day.” Get ready for the Judgment Day? We’re talking about an emotional swing from being happy one moment

to Armageddon, doomsday and the day or reckoning! Is there any wonder that I fear being happy knowing what’s in store for me. Which brings me to the age old question, where is the happiest place on earth? Is it, as many believe, Disneyland where you can spend time with Snow White and her brood and share a slice of gooseberry pie with the most joyous dwarf, “Happy” or can you find happiness elsewhere. My favorite happy places include hanging out at the Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory on Saturday’s when they dispense unlimited samples of Gobstoppers and Wonka Bars, the solitude of sitting in my car as it makes it’s way through the car wash, visiting Happy Valley, Ore. which, as it turns out, is not too far from Pleasant Valley, Ore. or alternatively vacationing in Happy, Texas, “the town without a frown” (population 671). Another happy location of mine is any pub that features a “happy hour” where, at least for the moment, all is well and well shaken with the world. Perhaps my happiest moments are the times I spend with friends over dinner. After recently paying a check, however, I agonized over the notion that extreme happiness is almost always followed by something unpleasant which on this occasion turned out to be an empty space where my car was parked and if that isn’t sufficient cause for alarm, my lottery ticket with the winning numbers, was safely tucked away in the glove compartment. There are many cultures around the world that believe that extreme highs must be followed by extreme lows. In the middle East, people say “laughing loudly wakes up sadness.” My take on this is that you better have a good explanation when your significant other suddenly bolts out of bed at 3 a.m. and says, “okay big boy, what’s so funny?” In China cheerful folks are warned that “extreme happiness begets tragedy.” This message is usually found in fortune cookies served at the end of a meal, usually on Sundays. In English-speaking countries you might hear “what goes up, must come down”– a favorite line long used by sex therapists. Sigmund Freud is quoted as saying: “no scientist has come up with a formula for fusing certain ingredients to produce the drink of happiness.” I respectfully disagree. Pepto-Bismol is precisely that beverage. My definition of happiness simply stated is: “At the end of the day a truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery while on a detour.”

Beverly Hills resident Roger Lefkon is a veteran television writer/producer, former senior executive of Merv Griffin and author of Life Is A Scary Place.

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Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (June 12). Your family is funny. You know this already, but the point will be proved over and over this year. Go for the maximum interaction over the next 10 weeks. A financial bonus comes in September. What you learn in November could make you rich! December brings adventure and a move. Aries and Cancer people adore you. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Today’s challenge will help you know and appreciate your own strength, intelligence and toughness. This one will hit you on many levels, and you’ll enjoy the fight. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The problem with trying to stop doing something is that you do it more because you are still focusing on the “something.” Decide on what you’ll do instead, and focus yourself there. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The world responds kindly to your lack of pretense. You believe in yourself, and others believe in you, too. Maybe you are even being groomed for advancement. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your plans will work out. Is that not the best thing you can hear? Plain and simple, the intention you put down will come to fruition. If you haven’t made a plan, hopefully this will be your inspiration. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You don’t have to pay anyone else to make you beautiful. It will come from your thoughts, your actions and your genetics, all of which have little to do with your free will today. Beauty is just who you are. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Do you hear what people are saying about you? That’s a strange feeling. The upshot is, you’ll be struck by how you are becoming the remarkable person you always wanted to be. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). When someone rubs you the wrong way, it’s not personal. Maybe they have a different education or point of view. Maybe their view is colored by the generations that came before. Afford your dissenters some leeway. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Whatever you wanted from this day, wrap it up, put it in the refrigerator and save it for another occasion. Today will be about caring for your loved ones. They need it, and you can give it. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Choose your mentor carefully. Achievers aren’t always great teachers. Look for a person you can get along with and respect, a person who can get you from A to B. Don’t worry about Z yet. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Empathy is an underrated virtue, as many can’t see its use. For an actor or a parent or any manager of people, empathy is invaluable. You can’t move people without understanding where they are. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Everything has a cost, though the currency is not always dollars and cents. You’ll be aware of today’s trade–but someone will make you aware of it, which is a gift, though not so pleasant in the unwrapping. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There are many things wrong with the world, and you could spend your time talking about that all day long if you wanted to. But what’s the point? You have so many blessings, and that’s what you’ll highlight today.

POLICE BLOTTER The following assault, robberies, burglaries, identity and grand thefts have been reported by BHPD. Streets are usually indicated by block numbers. Losses in brackets.

ASSAULT 06/01 200 Spalding Dr. 06/07 600 N. Beverly Dr. 06/07 8000 Olympic Bl. 06/07 500 Doheny Rd. 06/07 N. La Cienega Bl. BURGLARIES 06/01 8000 Wilshire Bl. ($3,300) 06/01 400 N. Beverly Dr. ($400) 06/02 600 N. Doheny Dr. 06/03 100 S. Camden Dr. ($835) GRAND THEFTS 05/30 200 S. Beverly Dr. ($1,874) 05/31 200 Tower Dr. ($1,200) 06/02 300 N. Palm Dr. ($1,438)

06/04 9000 Wilshire Bl. ($990) 06/04 400 N. Beverly Dr. ($5,110) 06/04 300 N. Canon Dr. ($1,340) 06/05 200 N. Crescent Dr. ($20,000) 06/05 9000 S. Santa Monica Bl. ($2,195) 06/06 9000 Wilshire Bl. ($1,940) IDENTITY THEFT 05/21 9000 Wilshire Bl. ($1,685) ROBBERIES 06/04 600 N. Elm Dr. ($1,000) 06/04 700 N. Camden Dr.

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