Beverly Hills Courier June 21, 2013 E-edition

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“Stanford” wins Beverly Hills Basketball League Majors title.

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June 21, 2013

RODEO DRIVE CONCOURS— Pictured left: Tonight Show host Jay Leno with Courier girls (from left): Kelly, Jennifer and Megan at Sunday’s Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance. The Courier girls distributed the official Courier-designed Concours programs up and down Rodeo Drive, along with issues of the latest Beverly Hills Courier. Pictured right: Scott Grundfor and his 1955 Chrysler X Streamline Coupe, named Best in Show. Courier Photos by Matt Lopez and Reggie Sully

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2013 Concours d’Elegance Takes Off On Rodeo Drive Construction is moving along nicely on the Annenberg Center. 4

By Matt Lopez On Sunday afternoon, 150 classic cars celebrating some of the best in aerodynamic lined the

world’s most famous shopping street for the 2013 Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance. But there was one that stood

above the rest. One that drew large crowd’s throughout the day, marveling at it’s sleek, unique style. It was Scott Grundfor’s

PLAYBOY JAZZ FEST–More than 35,000 turned out last weekend for the 35th annual Playboy Jazz Festival at Hollywood Bowl. Pictured (from left) are Hugh Hefner of Holmby Hills greeting “2013 Playmate of the Year” Rachel Pomplun, and emcee George Lopez.

Wild traffic incident captivates Southeast Beverly Hills. 5

Photo by Peter Iovino

Kosher Rodeo hosts its annual Kobe Burger eating contest. 5

2013 Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance Photos! •Health & Wellness •Real Estate •Birthdays

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1955 Chrysler X Streamline Coupe, nicknamed the “Gilda.” Grundfor’s car won Best of (see ‘CONCOURS’ page 9)

Beverly Hills To Spend More In 2013-14 Budget By Matt Lopez Beverly Hills has finally adopted a budget for the 201314 fiscal year, but not everyone is happy about it.

Namely Mayor John Mirisch, the only councilmember who voted against the budget and blasted it as “busi(see ‘BUDGET’ page 9)

Beverly Hills’ Hall, Gibbons, Will City Block Access To Snag Daytime Emmy Awards Rodeo Drive Stores? By Laura Coleman Add driving maze to the list of frustrations certain to confront motorists stalled on Rodeo Drive if the City fails to stop a plan to install three parking meters on the north side of South Santa Monica.

By Laura Coleman Two longtime Beverly Hills residents were in the spotlight at last weekend’s 40th Daytime Creative Arts’ Emmys presentation at the Westin Bonaventure downtown. Leeza Gibbons snagged her first Emmy in the category “Outstanding Host in a Lifestyle/Travel Program” for her work on PBS’s My Generation. Legendary game show host and producer Monty Hall was given the “Lifetime Achievement” honor by the Academy of

The proposal, now under consideration by the City’s Traffic & Parking Commission, calls for the removal of the left hand turn lane (heading West on South Santa Monica) into the alley between Rodeo and (see ‘PARKING’ page 12)

GETTING READY—Summer’s here and Autumn’s around the corner, when the Los Angeles social season begins. Among the grand events is the LA Phil Gala at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on Sept. 30. Yo-Yo Ma is headlining the evening, that is anticipated to raise $3.5 million.

(see ‘EMMYS’ page 9)

George Christy, Page 6 “I Either Write The Book or Sell The Jewels,” She Told Her Co-Author Peter Evans. “But I’m Kinda Sentimental About The Jewels.” Ava Gardner Was Broke, And Hence, Her Irresistible Memoir Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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Announcements Real Estate Rentals Sales and More

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Gala Committee chairs Alyce Williamson (in Escada) and Joan Hartley (in Donna Karan) flank LA Phil President Debra Borda (in Jill Sander) during a reception for supporters at the Petit Hermitage in West Hollywood.

D-DAY: School Board To Vote On Measure E Bond Tuesday By Laura Coleman The Board of Education is preparing to take on one of its more difficult battles this Tuesday when it votes on accelerating the payback rate of the $334 million Measure E bond – a decision that will double property taxes

throughout Beverly Hills. Although financial analysts for the district predict the City stands to save roughly $1.5 billion over the long haul if it continues on its path toward school renovation – oppo(see ‘MEASURE E’ page 16)

Photo by Silvia Maunter

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

East West Bank To Open New Beverly Hills Branch By Matt Lopez East West Bank is planning a grand-opening bash to celebrate its newest Beverly Hills location. On Wednesday, June 26 beginning at 5:30 p.m., East

West Bank is hosting a grandopening party to celebrate its new Beverly Hills branch at (see ‘EAST WEST’ page 12)


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