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July 27, 2018

Rodeo Drive Lights Up With BOLD Kickoff Thursday

THIS ISSUE

The Courier traveled to Moscow this month with City Treasurer Howard Fisher. 4

Bye Bye Birdie

By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills will kick off the second annual BOLD summer event, an acronym for Beverly Hills Open Later Days, Thursday at 5 p.m.- 9 p.m., featuring live performances, fireworks, food trucks and a host of treasures Only on Rodeo. This year, the kickoff is a block party on the 200 and 300 blocks of Rodeo Drive.

Music will be provided by Project M and jazz group the Amanda Castro band. LED glow sticks will light up the streets, with floral takeovers that are Instagramready on every corner. 3D Chalk Art and live painting performances will enhance the experience. (see ‘BOLD BEVERLY HILLS’ page 9)

Vivian, a Parti Poodle, is this issue’s Adoptable Pet of the Week. 4

Musician Richard Sherman celebrated his 90th birthday at The Wallis. 5

Former Mayor Jimmy Delshad met with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo this week.

The story of how the High Desert Animal Coalition helped save Max. 12 •Arts & Entertainment •Birthdays •Letters to the Editor

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Beverly Hills City Council Bans Electric Scooters For Six Months By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills City Council on Tuesday approved an Urgency Ordinance to, at least temporarily, ban shared mobility devices, including the popular electric scooters, effective immediately. Councilmembers reacted negatively to the rollout of the scooters – primarily by companies Bird and Lime – without consulting the City first so that potential accidents could have been prevented. The six-month ban passed with a 4-1 vote in favor with Vice Mayor John Mirisch opposing, meeting the fourth-fifths requirement for an Urgency Ordinance. The new ordinance prohibits shared mobility devices from being placed or operated in any public

right-of-way, or on public property, and prohibits them from being offered for use anywhere within Beverly Hills. The ordinance defines these vehicles as “any wheeled device other than an automobile or motorcycle, that is powered by a motor; is accessed via an on-demand porta, whether smartphone application, membership card, or similar method; is operated by a private entity that owns, manages and maintains the devices for shared use by members of the public; and is available to members of the public in unstaffed, self-service locations, except for those locations which are designated by the City.” (see ‘ELECTRIC SCOOTERS’ page 17)

State Supreme Court Denies Christiansen’s Review Petition

By Laura Coleman The California Supreme Court took just over a month to deny a Petition for Review brought by Strategic Concepts LLC on June 18, George Christy, making the decision on Page 6 Wednesday to uphold the latest From The Mailroom In judicial finding that Government 1961 At The Code Section 1090 does apply to Prestigious Public Relations Firm Rogers independent contractors. The company, which was & Cowan To Chairman founded by former Beverly Hills Of This Great Firm, Paul Bloch Unified School District facilties Represented Bruce, chief Karen Christiansen, who used Sly, Kirk, Kevin, Jerry, her position as a consultant with Michael, Lisa Marie, the school district to enter into a Tom, Eddie and More sole source contract with her comCLASSIFIEDS 21 pany, was owed in excess of $23 million by the school district until • Announcements • Real Estate the appellate court’s May 10th rul• Rentals ing reversing the 2015 trial court • Sales decision that found BHUSD to be • and More

liable for having fired Christiansen after she used her position with the district to contract with Strategic Concepts “This completes all the available appellate proceedings in this matter and the clerk of the Court of Appeal will shortly issue a remittitur transferring the case back to the trial court for further proceedings consistent with the Court of Appeal’s decision,” said BHUSD attorney Fred A. Fenster of Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger LLP. The reach of Government Code Section 1090 – the very code that a jury used to convict Christiansen of criminal behavior in 2012 whereupon she was (see ‘CHRISTIANSEN’ page 9)

New art installations have been placed in the Lily Pond at Beverly Gardens Park to go along with the 2018 BOLD festivities.

North Santa Monica Construction Update By Victoria Talbot The North Santa Monica Boulevard reconstruction project is drawing slowly to an end, but changes have extended the completion date, originally estimated to be July 23, with striping completed by the end of August. Traffic lanes will continue to be limited to one lane in each direction during work hours Thermoplastic striping and pavement thermoplastic markings are expected to be installed by the end of next week. All striping work is scheduled at night, 8 p.m. – 6 a.m. Side streets, from west to east, will continue to be closed to achieve the best paving results, one segment at a time. Nine raised crosswalks that were approved by the City Council last October, will con-

nect the Beverly Gardens Parks with a safer crossing experience, at an additional cost of $1.8 million. These are expected to be completed by the end of the month. Bright green bike lanes should be completed by the end of August due to a delay in the shipping for the striping material. The striping should begin in the last week of July and will take approximately one month to complete. The City Council authorized the installation of fiber optic cable and IT equipment June 19 with an additional cost of $1.3 million on the new street light poles that will take approximately four months to complete. The total authorized budget for the project is $22.8 million. Actual expenditures through May 31 are $17.9 million.

GOING STRONG AT 30 Happy Birthday, Die Hard!

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City Council of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ENERGY SERVICE CONTRACT WITH EXPRESS ENERGY SERVICES INC. PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 4217.10 ET SEQ The City Council will consider adoption of a resolution of findings and authorize execution of an energy service contract with Express Energy Services Inc. for the implementation of certain energy related improvements to City Facilities pursuant to Government Code Section 4217.10 et seq. Entering into the service agreement and implementation of proposed projects will result in a significant energy cost savings to the City. 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 hearing. 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, CA 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Josette Descalzo, Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Programs Manager, in the Beverly Hills Public Works Department at 310.285.2467, or by email at jdescalzo@beverlyhills.org. BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Council Chamber is wheelchair accessible and is equipped with audio equipment for the hearing impaired. If you need special assistance to attend this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 285-2400 or TTY (310) 285-6881. Please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting if you require captioning service so that reasonable arrangements can be made.

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Beverly Hills Police To Hold National Night Out Block Party August 7 By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills Police Department will be out in force for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 7, with live demonstrations and displays, kid-friendly activities and a host of fun for the entire family. National Night Out, which has been held annually since 1984 in the United States and Canada, began as a community-police awareness campaign with neighbors simply turning on their porch lights and sitting in front of their homes. Since those early days, the event has evolved in some cities to be as simple as backyard barbecues and in others, as complex as full-blown festivals. In Beverly Hills, National Night Out is a block party, and everyone is invited. Visitors will be able to meet Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli and Assistant Chief Marc Coopwood and take selfies

with the SWAT and K9 officers or check out the Mobile Command Unit. Come to meet the men and women who protect the City; stay for the fire displays, the “dunk tank,” food trucks, the Quake Cottage, crime prevention information, CPR displays, disaster and health & safety information and much more. “National Night Out is an opportunity for the community to interact with the department one-on-one,” Spagnoli said. “It is our premier event every year to showcase police and community together.” National Night Out will be held in the 400-block of North Rexford Drive in front of City Hall from 6 – 9 p.m. Free parking is available at the Rexford and Crescent Parking Structures. For more information, contact bhpdinfo@beverlyhills.org. PARTY WITH THIS PARTI – Vivian is a 4-year-old Parti Poodle who is a sweet little girl available now for adoption. Parti Poodles are those that have a white base with large irregular patches of another color. Vivian weighs 10 pounds and is in search of her forever home. To learn more about Vivian, visit www.shelterhopepetshop.org or call 805379-3958.

MANAGING THE BUGS IN BEVERLY HILLS– Bill DiSalvo has been the representative of the City of Beverly Hills as a trustee on the Los Angeles County West Vector & VectorBorne Disease Control District, since 1992. The district maintains an aggressive control and surveillance program to suppress and monitor mosquito-borne illnesses such as the West Nile virus, Zika, Dengue fever, along with Lyme disease (ticks), Africanized honeybees, Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA) and others. He was the first to promote the regular and continuous training of the Beverly Hills Fire, Police and Public Works employees with respect to vector & public health safety. Pictured are (from left): Executive Director of the LA County West Vector & Vector-Borne Disease Control District Bob Saviskas, Health and Safety Chair Myra Demeter, Commissioners Lisa Kay Schwartz and Daniel Nazarian, S. W. “Bill” DiSalvo, Commissioner Myra Lurie and Vice Chair Gary Ross.

Sean Spicer To Talk About Working In Donald Trump’s White House Monday At Montage Beverly Hills By Matt Lopez Sean Spicer served as the White House Press Secretary during the first seven months of President Donald Trump’s administration, and he’s talking all about the highs and lows he experienced Monday in Beverly Hills. Spicer will go behind the scenes of his seven months on the job as the guest speaker at The Wednesday Morning Club on Monday, July 30 at 11:30 a.m. at the Montage Beverly Hills. Spicer will also be signing his new book, The Briefing, which – along with his time working under President Trump – also details his decades-long career in Republican politics that included time as a House of

Representatives communicator, assistant U.S. Trade representative and Republican National Committee chief strategist. A reception is set for 11:30 a.m., followed by a noon luncheon and 1:30 p.m. book signing. The Wednesday Morning Club is a nonpartisan group aimed at fostering a dialogue within the entertainment industry. Among the members of its steering committee are actor Robert Duvall. Tickets for the Spicer event are $85. To register, call 818-849-3470 ext. 209, email stephanie@horowitzfreedomcenter.org or visit http://seanspicer.eventbrite.com.

COURIER IN MOSCOW – It doesn’t take a special counsel investigation to see that City Treasurer Howard Fisher and wife Francine had a great time last week in Moscow! The Fischer’s visited Moscow on vacation and made sure to take their reading material in the form of the Courier. To join the Fisher family in the Carry The Courier Club, snap a photo of yourself on your next trip holding the Courier and email it, along with caption information, to mlopez@bhcourier.com.

Fay Althausen, Director Of Charitable Giving For Beverly Hills Families, Dies By John L. Seitz Fay Althausen, director of donor relations and former chief financial officer of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles, died on July 12 after a 14-month battle with cancer at age 56. Since joining the foundation almost a quarter century ago, Althausen – the daughter of Holocaust survivors – worked closely with numerous donor families, primarily in Beverly Hills, to administer millions of dollars of charitable giving each year locally, nationally and in Israel. She also served on the finance committees of Harkham Hillel

H e b r e w Academy and Y e s h i v a University of Los Angeles Boys High School, and as a trustee of Young Israel of Century City. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Irwin Weiss, professor of pediatric critical medicine at UCLA, and their four children, Lauren, Elie, Spencer and Caroline.

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Beverly Hills Collaborates With Artist Alexa Meade For BOLD Art

A SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS BIRTHDAY!– It was a small world indeed last weekend at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, where residents and friends joined in a tribute performance to celebrate the 90th birthday of one of America’s most beloved music-makers, Richard Sherman. Noted for the Grammy Award and Academy Award-winning Mary Poppins score, the Sherman Brothers were also Grammy-nominated for six other scores and won another Grammy for Winnie The Pooh. They were nominated seven more times for an Oscar and five times for the Golden Globe Award. They also wrote the globally-recognized theme for Disney’s It’s a Small World for the 1964 New York World’s Fair exhibit. The Sherman Brothers were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in New York City in 2005. Pictured in front row (from left): Beverly Hills City Councilmember Robert Wunderlich, Vice Mayor John Mirisch, Mayor Julian Gold, Richard Sherman, Conductor Gary Greene and Councilmember Les Friedman surrounded by cast members from the show.

Man Accused Of Destroying Trump’s Hollywood Star Turns Himself In To Beverly Hills Police By Matt Lopez The man accused of destroying President Donald Trump’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Wednesday morning ended up turning himself in to the Beverly Hills Police Department. Police responded to a call of a man vandalizing the star at about 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Witnesses said they spotted a man wielding a pickaxe and demolishing the star. By the time LAPD officers arrived, the star assailant was gone. About an

hour later, however, Austin Clay, 24, walked into the Beverly Hills Police Department and turned himself in. Soon after, according to Officer Tony Im of the Los Angeles Police Department, LAPD officers arrived and arrested him on suspicion of felony vandalism. This is the second time in two years that Trump's star has been vandalized. In October 2016, a man dressed as a construction worker smashed the star with a pickaxe and sledgehammer.

HEALTH AND SAFETY VIOLATIONS – A vermin infestation has caused the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health to post a Notice of Closure at Nespresso at 320 N. Beverly Dr. “The health and safety of our customers is a priority for us. We take these issues very seriously and we are taking action to fix the affected areas and prevent them from happening in the future,” said Jeff Evans, Boutique Special Events manager for Southern California. It is anticipated that the boutique will resolve the issues and reopen for the weekend.

Beverly Hills Resident Ursula Levi Dies At 85 By Laura Coleman Longtime Beverly Hills resident Ursula Levi (nee Feldberg) died Saturday, June 9 at 85 from ovarian cancer. Regarded for her beauty, warmth and generosity, Ursula was beloved by friends and family alike. Born Jan. 26, 1933 in Stettin, Germany, six years later in 1939, together with her twin sister Betsy and parents, Ursula escaped Nazi Germany and fled to the United States, taking a banana boat through the Panama Canal to arrive in San Pedro, California. Ursula’s other German relatives ended up being sent to Dachau. In America, Ursula made friends quickly. At school she and Betsy received special attention, as twins were quite a novelty back then. While living on Crescent Drive, Ursula attended Hawthorne school, subsequently graduating from Beverly Hills High School (BHHS) and matriculating at UCLA, where she was a member of Sigma Delta Tau sorority and graduated with a degree in education. In 1954 she married Myron “Mike” Levi, whom she remained married to until his death in 2010. After starting a family in West Los Angeles, they moved to Beverly Hills, with Ursula quickly becoming active in the PTSA at

Hawthorne and BHHS. To g e t h e r with her husband, Ursula was an avid supporter of Boxer Rescue of Los Angeles and loved to have Boxers as pets. She could often be seen walking one of her Boxer dogs in the streets in the neighborhood she so much loved. Ursula helped form the “The Friends of the Beverly Hills Library,” where she helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars selling used books. She was also a frequent visitor to the fire station, waking up early to help serve breakfast to the City’s fire fighters. In her working years, she was a realtor for Harleigh Sandler, Merrill Lynch and Prudential, always finding joy in helping young realtors start out. She is survived by son Michael, his wife Lori and their children Rachel and Jonathan; daughter Lori, her husband Billy Don Jackson and their children Trevor and Taylor; sister Betsy Kaplan; niece Bettina and her husband Erich Strohmaier; nephew Brad and his wife Erin Kaplan; and her friend Bert Levy.

By Laura Coleman In concert with Beverly Hills going “BOLD” for the month of August in an effort to energize the City’s nightlife culture, local L.A. artist Alexa Meade will be live painting upon models’ bodies on two evenings as part of the slated programming. “It is so electrifying and invigorating to watch art come alive in front of our very eyes [and] such fun to be part of a magical and vibrant experience that is out of the box, visionary and exciting,” said City Councilwoman Lili Bosse, who launched BOLD (Beverly Hills Open Later Days) last summer during her second term as mayor. Meade, who just finished working on Ariana Grande’s new music video, will be doing two live art installations next month in Beverly Hills – the first, on Friday, Aug. 4, will take place in Beverly Canon Gardens from 5 to 8 p.m. and the second is set for the same time on Saturday, Aug. 18 in front of the Paley Center for Media. “It’s incredible to see how she paints directly onto models, adding shadows to their features, making them literally seem to pop out of the set she creates with painted props,” described Lauren Lynch, communications manager for the Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau. “This is such a fantastic collaboration for BOLD.” Meade told the Courier that her first live art installation would feature summer rooftop pool scenes in celebration

Alexa Meade’s “Swimming Along”

of all the rooftop pools in Beverly Hills. “It’s going to be as if you’re in a pool cabana,” she said of the twodimensional scene she envisions creating using people and props set against the Beverly Hills skyline. For her second installation on Aug. 18, Meade said she looked directly to the Paley Center for inspiration and decided to create a Hollywood “Red Carpet” scene where she will be painting directly onto people, clothes and objects to create a unique two-dimensional installation. For more information and to see the full calendar of BOLD events, visit: http://lovebeverlyhills.com/bhopenlate.

GEORGE CHRISTY

George Christy

Paul Bloch archives

Paul Bloch in one of his famous Hawaiian shirts with his producer/client Jerry Bruckheimer

What did his client Bruce Willis say that had Paul Bloch howling? Paul represented Bruce’s public relations for decades. Paul during a rare moment of relaxation

A tower of power. Although you’d never

know it.

asy to be with and with an engaging smile at the ready, a kind and enthusiastic gentleman. Brooklyn-born, he relocated to California as a youngster with his family, and, with time, became an all-time leader in his chosen field of public relations within the entertainment industry.

aul Bloch. Super star. chairman of the internationally renowned Rogers & Cowan public relations empire.

e represented the great, grand and sometimes not-so-glorious famous and infamous.

aul’s clients were legion. Pages and pages. Bruce, Sly, Lisa Marie, Kirk, Tom, Eddie, Kevin, Michael, Sharon, Vin, Farrah, Nick, and more.

Paul

credits those PR wizards of Hollywood, Warren Cowan and Henry Rogers, for adopting him as a mail room clerk in 1961. And guiding him into a world where egos remain rampant 24/7.

e indefatigably wended his way around troubled clients that needed immeasurable support and advice.

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lients counted on him, as did Bruce Willis, whose decades-long relationship is a testament to the smarts of Paul’s news and media coverage.

rom Bruce’s very early days, starring in the delightful Moonlighting series opposite Cybil Shepherd, before director John McTiernan reinvented the action genre and cast Bruce as the funny-as-hell cop John McClane in Die Hard, now heading into its sixth sequel.

uriously, this iconic role was rejected by Frank Sinatra, Sly Stallone, Don Johnson and Harrison Ford.

ruce’s charm, humor and heart enriched the first movie, acclaimed as one of the ten best Christmas film’s in Hollywood history.

e lost Paul this month, the fabled collector of fashionable sweaters (different ones, day in and day out), Hawaiian shirts, and custom belt buckles.

“Paul was always there

for our beloved Bruce, standing by him in the good times and not-so-good moments for years. He wasn’t just someone Bruce worked with,” says Bruce’s wife Emma Heming. “He was a major part of our family. Bruce always danced to the beat of his own drum, and Paul was the only one he

listened to, he since valued his opinions tremendously. The news of his loss has hit Bruce hard and life will not be the same without him.”

One of Paul’s dozens upon dozens of great sweaters

his M o n d ay, Pictures Paramount Jim Chairman/CEO Gianopulos hosted a celebration of Paul’s life at the film studio, organized by Rogers & Cowan Co-President Alan Nierob that will be long Along with remembered. Bruce, Jerry Bruckheimer, Bob Zemeckis, Michael Keaton, were among the 360 sharing their love for Paul.

ur very own experiences with Paul throughout our career are memorably impeccable.

lways there when needed, always there as a friend.

In this our life as a jour-

nalist, we’ve encountered PR ladies and gents who convince themselves that they are as notable -- if not more! -- than their stars. Never ever so with Paul.

everal years ago during the Toronto International Film Festival opening weekend, when we hosted our annual kickoff luncheon for 90 guests

at the Four Paul during his highschool cheerleader days Seasons (for 30 years), we invited Paul’s client Kevin Costner to join us. Paul promised they would arrive on time and they did to the pleasure of the guests that included Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and wife Mila and their superstar broadcaster son Ben Mulroney with wife Jessica, soon to be a confidante of Meghan Markle, now the Duchess of Sussex to Prince Harry’s Duke of Sussex.

hey befriended during Meghan’s tenure in Toronto while she was filming her popular series, Suits.

en and Jessica attended the royal wedding in London in May and are hopeful that sometime soon the royal couple will visit Canada and pursue their happy and enduring friendship. Online at www.bhcourier.com/category/george-christy

Paul also collected custom belt buckles

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Hollywood Roundup – Film and TV News radio psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane, is moving toward possibly rebooting the 37-time Emmy-winning series, Frasier. Deadline's Nellie Andreeva reports that a potential reboot is in the “exploratory stages” but would likely be set in a new city. Deadwood is set to return as a film on HBO.

HBO announced this week that it has green-lit a movie version of Deadwood, the drama that ran for three seasons and ended in 2006, picking up 28 Emmy nominations along the way. According to HBO programming president Casey Blows, the film is aiming for a spring 2019 release date. “I wanted a script that would stand on its own,” Bloys said, according to Variety. “I’m happy to say that [series creator David Milch] totally delivered on that. It’s a terrific script.” Deadwood took place in the 1870s, centered around Deadwood, South Dakota, charting the community’s growth from a camp to a town. The cast included Ian McShane, Timothy Olyphant and Molly Parker. ••• Good afternoon, Seattle - Frasier’s listening... again? That just might be the case, according to Deadline Hollywood, which reported Wednesday that the beloved sitcom is potentially on track for a reboot. Following in the heels of successful resurrections of series' like Roseanne and Will & Grace, executive producer Kelsey Grammer, who played eccentric

Dr. Frasier Crane could soon be back on the “airwaves.”

••• James Gunn was removed this week as director of the Guardians of the Galaxy film series after several of his old social media posts were uncovered, that made light of subjects like rape and pedophilia. Marvel abruptly cut ties with Gunn, whose tweets included satirical jokes about not only rape and pedophilia, but the 9/11 attack and the Holocaust. It was assumed, but never officially announced, that Gunn would direct the third installment of Guardians of the Galaxy, after last summer's sequel crossed $863 million worldwide, an uptick from the original's $773 million. –– Matt Lopez

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Pacific Union Taps Bret Parsons To Open Architectural Office In Hancock Park

Home Prices Still On The Rise In L.A. County, But Sales Drop

By Victoria Talbot Leading Los Angeles architectural expert Bret Parsons has been tapped by Pacific Union International to head up its new Hancock Park office, specializing in elite, architecturally significant properties. Parsons is the acclaimed author of Colcord Home, Gordon B. Kaufman and soon to be announced, Roland E. Coate, three volumes of a 12volume series entitled Master Architects of Southern California 1920-1940. Parsons’ vision for an architecturally-oriented real estate office has been brewing throughout his long career. He was the Director of the Architectural Division for Coldwell Banker Beverly Hills North before joining Pacific Union International. “I’m delighted to join forces with Pacific Union in opening this new office,” said Parsons. “Pacific Union International President Mark McLaughlin green-lighted the first real estate office of its kind. I’ve long had my sights on creating the finest architecturallycentric and communityfocused real estate office.”

The median price of a home in Los Angeles County rose by 8 percent in June, compared with the same month a year earlier, a real estate information service announced Tuesday. According to CoreLogic, the median price of a Los Angeles County home was $615,000 last month, up from $569,250 in June 2017. A total of 7,569 homes were sold in the county, down 13.5 percent from 8,751 during the same month the previous year. In Orange County, the median price was $739,000 last month, up 6 percent from $697,000 in June 2017. The number of homes sold dropped by 8.5 percent, from 3,804 in June 2017 to 3,482 last month. A total of 22,706 new and resale houses and condos changed hands in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, Ventura, San Bernardino and Orange counties last month, according to CoreLogic. That was down 1.1 percent from 22,948 in May, and down 11.8 percent from 25,738 in June 2017. The median price of a Southern California home was

Bret Parsons

Parsons will also spearhead the launch of Pacific Union’s Architectural Division in Southern California. His love of architectural homes began in childhood, according to an article published last year in the Los Angeles Times. As a child he persuaded his parents to take him on house tours. He served as a marketing director for the Pacific Design Center before becoming a residential loan agent. Thus, he began writing as a means to honor and preserve the homes he so revered. After authoring his first book, Colcord Home on the architecture of Gerard Colcord, he transitioned to become a real estate agent. The new office is appropri-

ately located at 156 Larchmont, the historic Keystone Building in Larchmont Village. It is a “designated division to market the sale of ‘architecturals’ via trained and dedicated real estate professions,” said Parsons. The office will provide specific financing for architectural homes, act as a resource center for professional services, provide access to an architecture and design library, and act as a travel agency to coordinate tours of architectural and design destinations domestically and internationally. Parsons will also bring back the popular Architecture & Design Lecture Series this fall, which was established in 2011 at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, featuring dynamic speakers 6-8 times per year. “Bret is a master of marketing and selling architecturally significant homes, and his leadership is an exciting milestone in our expansion across Southern California,” said Pacific Union International Southern California President Nick Segal.

a record $536,250 in June, up 1.2 percent from $530,000 in May and up 7.3 percent from $500,000 in June 2017. “A portion of last month's year-over-year sales decline reflects one less business day for deals to be recorded compared with June 2017,” said Andrew LePage, research analyst with CoreLogic. “But affordability and inventory constraints are likely the main culprits in last month's sales slowdown, which applied to all six of the region's counties and across most of the major price categories.” In Riverside County, the median price of a home rose by 7 percent in June, compared with the same month a year earlier. The median price of a Riverside County home was $380,000 last month, up from $355,000 in June 2017. San Diego County saw a similar rise, by 5.5 percent in June, compared with the same month a year earlier. The median price of a San Diego County home was $575,000 last month, up from $545,000 in June 2017. ––– City News Service

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BEVERLY HILLS MIKE AND THE MAYOR – Former Mayor Jimmy Delshad visited with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who spoke at a private dinner last week at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. According to Delshad, Pompeo also touched on the United States’ current situation with Iran. “He was received very well, with many standing ovations,” Delshad reports to the Courier.

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sentenced to four years and four months in prison and ordered to pay the district $3.5 million in restitution – was at the heart of overturning the trial court’s 2015 ruling by L.A. Superior Court Judge Stephen Czuleger that opened the gates for that jury to award her tens of millions of dollars. Prior to that, Christiansen’s 2012 conviction had subsequently been overturned on appeal with the court ruling that Christiansen was not subject to Gov. Code Section 1090 because she was an independent contractor. Czuleger had ruled that the school district had breached its contract with Christiansen when she was fired as BHUSD’s facilities chief after her company, Strategic Concepts, entered into a $16 million contract with the school district to help build and repair Beverly Hills schools as part of the $334 million Measure E bond voters passed in 2008. BHUSD subsequently appealed that ruling. This week’s decision follows last month’s denial by the Second Appellate District Court of Appeal on Strategic Concepts LLC’s Petition for Rehearing in

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Record the experience in Rodeo Drive’s first-ever video booth or take snapshots in the #OnlyOnRodeo social art installation. Take home a memory – monogramming booths will instantly personalize your purchases to capture that BOLD glow as a reminder of your visit. BOLD will liven the evenings every Thursday, Friday and Saturday through August 25, with new performances and experiences every weekend. There will be live DJ performances on Rodeo every Friday and Saturday night by DJ Reprise, Nikki Pennie, DJ Potira, Future Proof, DJ Michelle Pesce and “She-J.” Off Rodeo, enjoy live music every Thursday at the Beverly Canon Gardens Concerts on Canon series. There will be live paintings by artist Alexa Meade on August 4 and 18; BOLD car rides every

its case against BHUSD after the Court of Appeal reversed the 2015 trial court decision in her favor this past May. May’s 21-page decision stated: “Section 1090 applies to independent contractors. The trial court misinterpreted section 1090 and erred in not instructing on the competitive bidding statutes. The contract also limits the LLC’s damages.” Fenster has steadfastly held that Christiansen’s actions violated the purpose of Gov. Code Section 1090 because independent contractors, such as Christiansen, who are in a position to influence public contracting decisions are prohibited by Section 1090 from having a financial interest in the contracts they play a role in making. Fenster said that now that the case is slated to return to the trial court, the district intends to file a Motion for Summary Judgment on the grounds that Strategic Concepts violated Government Code Section 1090 as a matter of law, and the that award of the contract to Karen Christiansen and Strategic Concept was void due to the failure to submit it to competitive bidding. “The district anticipates the motion will be granted,” Fenster predicted. Saturday evening sponsored by Midway Car Rental, a dance party for the kiddos on August 11, roaming musical performances and more. BOLD is a collaboration of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce, the Rodeo Drive Committee, the Conference and Visitors Bureau and the City of Beverly Hills to make evenings during the summer fun in Beverly Hills. Started as part of the Beverly Hills Healthy City initiative, BOLD encourages businesses to stay open a little later during peak months by adding street features that enliven the shopping and dining experience to encourage visitors to choose Beverly Hills. This summer, BOLD will end with the Next Generation Block Party on August 25. To see more details, take advantage of dining promotions and a special promotion by Lyft, visit www.LoveBeverly Hills.com/BHOpenLate.

CONSERVING ENERGY BY ‘DOING YOUR OWN THING’– The Beverly Hills City Council supports a statewide initiative to conserve energy through individual initiatives that empower Californians to become energy stewards by doing one thing that saves energy - like unplugging a phone charger when not in use. The Council urges residents and small businesses to participate and “Do Your Thing” to conserve energy. Every little bit counts. Pictured left to right are California Public Utilities Commissioner, Southern California Local Government Liaison Christopher Moore and Energy Upgrade California Field Manager Laura Rosenthal with Mayor Julian Gold, Vice Mayor John Mirisch, Councilmembers Lili Bosse, Les Friedman and Robert Wunderlich.

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BEVERLY HILLS BALLERINA–Beverly Hills resident Matisse Love, 18, once again spent the past year in Moscow, Russia living life to the fullest in pursuit of a professional ballet career. Since graduating from the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow last year, Matisse has been traveling all throughout the world, journeying to nine countries and over 200 cities while dancing for the Russian Ballet Theatre in Moscow. She also just competed and won second place at the Azerbaijan International Competition, where she was the only American to compete, and now has the honor of being named a Laureate. Matisse started her career at age 7 under Marat Daukayev.

SPORTS SPECTACULAR– Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Sports Spectacular helped kick off ESPYs week with its 33rd annual gala celebration, which recognized worldrenowned athletes Chloe Kim and Amy Purdy with the Inspirational Athlete Award; Baker Mayfield with the College Player of the Year Award; Victor Oladipo with the Spirit Award; and SMAC Entertainment co-founder Constance Schwartz-Morini with the Visionary Award. All funds raised benefit the Sports Spectacular Diabetes and Obesity Wellness and Research Center at Cedars-Sinai. Onetime Dancing With The Stars partners Amy Purdy and Derek Hough reunite; (above) Snoop Dogg presented the Visionary Award to Constance Schwartz-Morin. Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

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THE FASHION OF BEVERLY HILLS CRAZY RICH ASIANS–Film Independent is offering a free members-only screening of Crazy Rich Asians at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills on Monday, Aug. 13. Based on the global bestseller by Kevin Kwan, this contemporary romantic comedy movie follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend’s family. The evening also includes a conversation with director and Film Independent Project Involve Fellow Jon M. Chu. For more information, visit: https://www.filmindependent.org/events/free-members-screening-crazy-rich-asians/. Image courtesy of Film Independent

Concern Foundation Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Annual Block Party HONOREES–Concern Foundation honored John Ferdenzi of Town and Country Event Rentals (far left) with the Spirit of Concern Award along with Dr. Jay and Kris Calvert and family (left) as “Cancer Crusaders” at the annual fundraiser. Photos by The Sprocket Project

Concern Foundation celebrated its 50th anniversary this month by raising $1.8 million for cancer research from its 44th annual Block Party on the backlot of Paramount Studios in Hollywood. Themed this year as Cancer Crusaders, the sold-out event hosted approximately 4,000 guests who enjoyed fare from over 70 restaurants, caters, and beverage vendors including Pink’s Famous Hot Dogs. The night was filled with interactive entertainment such as casino-style gaming and even a celebrity bar. The live auction including VIP tickets to the 2018 American Music Awards, a six-night vacation in Maui and Dodger Dugout seats. “It’s such a blessing to be able to help orchestrate this event each year and to bring together four generations

of donors [and] five decades of cancer researchers that Concern has funded,” said Derek Alpert, Concern’s president. Since its inception in 1968, Concern has raised and awarded $63 million to 750 cancer scientists. John Ferdenzi of Town and Country Event Rentals was honored with the Spirit of Concern Award in recognition of his dedication and commitment to Concern Foundation for more than two and a half decades. In connection to this year’s theme, Dr. Jay and Kris Calvert, along with their children, were honored as “Cancer Crusaders” for their participation in helping to conquer cancer through research. For more information, visit: https://www.concernfoundation.org.

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T Documentary On WWII Hero, Psychoanalyst Dr. Bernard Bail To Be Screened Sunday Dr Bernard Bail was a lead Air Force radar navigator who was captured by the Nazis and incarcerated during World War II; he was saved by the secret love of a German nurse and went on to become a pioneering psychoanalyst. Director Jill Demby Guest has turned his story into a new documentary And Now Love that will be screened at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 29 at the Beverly Hills Public Library Auditorium, 444 N. Rexford Dr. “His is an inspiring story,” says Demby Guest. “He had seen the worst of the world in war and turned those negative experiences around for the betterment of mankind.” Narrated by actor Peter Coyote, the film dramatizes Bail’s being shot down over Nazi Germany on his 25th mission. “I thought I was a goner,” Bail said in an interview. He ripped off his dog tags so his captors wouldn’t know he was Jewish. He was rescued through the clandestine love of his German nurse. “I’ve seen the letters,” says Demby Guest. “They both could have been killed.” This first experience of spiritual love, he says, informed the rest of his life. Liberated in 1945, he returned to Philadelphia, committed to becoming a healer. In 1990, after 20 years as both a patient and practicing pyschoanalyst, Dr. Bail began 10 years of research into his

theory of the “maternal imprint,” explained in his book, The Mother’s Signature: A Journal of Dreams. The imprint is what he calls the unconscious negative feelings from mothers, and the transgenerational Dr. Bernard Bail transmission of these feelings and trauma to children, that leads to self-criticism and “cuts us off from who we might be and become,” Demby Guest says. “We all have an imprint.” His war experience had a great Jill Demby Guest deal to do with developing his theories that advocate for the equality of women and strike at the root of all mental illness. “The war subjected me to periods of abject terror; and I was not afraid to go deep into the unconscious. To go beyond Freud.” The film’s executive producers Michael Glick and Steve Koch are (see ‘DOCUMENTARY’ page 16)

FELDER EXTENDED—The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts has announced the extension of actor and pianist Hershey Felder’s Beethoven, now running through Sunday, Aug. 19 at the center, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. Directed by Joel Zwick, the new production is based on the original Aus dem Schwarzspanierhaus by Dr. Gerhard von Breuning with text by Felder and features some of Beethoven’s greatest compositions from his keyboard works such as the Emperor Concerto to the 5th and 9th Symphonies, his keyboard sonatas, and chamber music. The one-man musical play brings the composer to life as it dramatizes the true story of a Viennese doctor who spent his boyhood by the maestro’s side as the son of Beethoven’s best friend. Tickets range from $35-$105 and are available online at www/TheWallis.-org.Beethoven or by calling 310-746-4000.

Rachel Fine Promoted To Executive Director, CEO At The Wallis The board of directors of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts has announced that Rachel Fine has been promoted to executive director and chief executive officer, having served as the venue’s managing director since November 2015. Also announced was the appointment of Elise Yen as chief financial officer and director of administration. The Wallis’ 2018/2019 season, which begins Sept. 21, marks the third year of programming under the leadership of Fine and Artistic Director Paul Crewes and the sixth for the institution. “Since joining The Wallis, Rachel’s innovative leadership has rooted the organization firmly and helped establish

it as a destination performing arts campus,” said Michael Nemeroff, board chair. “Recognized widely as a premier arts executive, she has played a critical role, along with our visionary artistic director Rachel Fine Paul Crewes, in solidifying The Wallis' identity as a major cultural player in Southern California and beyond.”

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How The High Desert Animal Coalition Saved Max By Victoria Talbot It was one of those hot summer days when this reporter and Courier President and Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs loaded up and headed to Victorville to check out Max, a middle-aged purebred Great Pyrenees in an abusive situation. Max was a breeder; his owner had died and the ranch was under the control of an abuser. Through the dog rescue grapevine, word had come down that one of those big boys was desperately in need of a “furrever” home. It was at the Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance, where the Courier had a booth, that Hobbs first heard of Max. Barry Jacobs, the guy who rescued my dog Angel for the Southern California Golden Retriever Rescue stopped by, and mentioned that he might have a Great Pyrenees. He contacted a friend, Diley Grieser, a firefighter and paramedic. When she’s not saving people’s lives, she’s saving dogs in the High Desert. She was the connection. Grieser is one of the founders of the High Desert Animal Coalition, dedicated to saving animals from being euthanized, simply because the shelters are full. Grieser talked Max’s caretaker into surrendering three

dogs, including Max. The two younger dogs were shipped to Washington. Hobbs took Max, who refused eye contact and shivered for 10 days. He wasn’t shipped because the gentle giant was too big to fit into the crate on the plane. Grieser became an animal rescue activist after a personal experience that changed her life. On a hot summer day, her engine company found a terrier that had been hit by a car. They stopped to comfort the injured animal and called animal control. While helping the animal control officer to lift the injured dog into the truck, the terrified animal bit Grieser. The animal control officer “had a noose around the 10-pound dog,” but he “got so frustrated that he yanked the dog up in the air by its neck. His entire little body went limp,” she said, as the dog was swung into the compartment by the neck and shoved into the truck screaming in terror. She insisted on taking care of the dog’s vet bills, but the animal control officer told her the dog was “a biter.” He said that he had to be put down. Grieser’s engine company followed the truck to the vet, which was near closing time. No one came to answer her knocks at the door. Some employees were leaving out the back. She told them she wanted to give them her credit card for

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the dog’s vet bills, but the dog had already been euthanized. “I was outraged,” Grieser said. “All I could think about was how this sweet, beautiful dog with a nice new black collar was never going back home… I wonder what he was thinking as he struggled to take his last breath? This tiny dog’s family would probably go to the shelters looking for him… but this terrier would have magically disappeared, courtesy of a broken animal control system.” Grieser added: “If this is how animal control acts around the fire department, what else are they hiding from the public? I made a promise that day that the little terrier would not die in vain. I always think of him and I can still hear his screams.” Grieser spent the next years volunteering with animal res-

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to decompress and to be properly assessed by one of our volunteer trainers. After each dog received love and the proper training. We proved that it can be done,” Grieser said. The organization helps pet owners to connect with solutions. “When you call us, we put you in contact with the right kind of help – fencing, food, avoidance behavior, low cost medical-spay-neuter). They partner with local vets for lowcost clinics. They hold adoption events. They have a trap-andrelease program to spay and neuter feral cats. Their vets go to rural areas to spay and neuter free of charge. And it is all through donations and volunteers. “We hope that this year we can find a shelter that will work with us to start a pilot program to show county supervisors that it can be done and that there is a better way! If we all work together, in two years, we can end pet overpopulation. We can end the nightmare of killing animals for space.” Today, thanks to Grieser’s group, Max roams his 1.5 acres in Bel Air with his new brothers, Bear and Sam, also rescues. He hit the doggie jackpot. “Like” the High Desert Animal Coalition on Facebook. For more information, to volunteer or donate, call 760-7564322 or visit www.hdanimalcoalition.org.

cues and learning about adoption, spay and neuter, fostering and the rescue world. In Los Angeles, rescue organizations and breed rescues pull pets from shelters every day to live in foster homes until they can be adopted. Many of these animals have owners who love them, but can’t find them in time. Many are purebreds. Not all animals are saved, and in county shelters, the numbers are grim. In underserved areas, where animals are less likely to be spayed or neutered, animals lives too often end tragically, even those with families who end up in the shelters by accident. They usually have only days to be found before they are euthanized to make room for more. “We are a brand new nonprofit organization (founded in 2017) in one of the poorest counties in California. We are allies with the local shelters. We work with all types of rescues all over California, Washington – even Canada (where they have space in the shelters and high participation in spay/neuter programs). In the past year we have helped hundreds of death row dogs and cats. Last year we placed every dog that was deemed unadoptable after allowing the dog time

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The Ellison Institute’s new 79,000-square-foot building was designed by awardwinning firm HLW International.

New USC Cancer Institute Funded By Larry Ellison To Open In West Los Angeles The University of Southern California and Larry Ellison have announced a new, dynamic home for the Lawrence J. Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine at the Expo Station, a contemporary building being developed by The Luzzatto Company in West Los Angeles. Led by Founding Director/CEO David B. Agus, M.D., professor of medicine and biomedical engineering at USC’s Keck School of Medicine and USC Viterbi School of Engineering, the Ellison Institute, comprised of clinicians, experts and thought-leaders from disparate backgrounds, aims to change the status quo in research and medical care through patient-centered innovation, technology, and convergent science, Dr. Agus says. The Ellison Institute’s new 79,000square-foot building will house a cancer clinic, interdisciplinary research laboratories focused on scientific discovery and innovation, a think tank, community education and outreach, and a wellness pro-

gram. It is set to open next May. “When a patient sees scientists working on solutions for his disease—that is hope personified,” Agus said. “Larry’s faith in our work is both humbling and inspiring. With his support, we are creating a new paradigm for research.” Two years ago, Ellison announced a $200 million donation to USC to establish his namesake Institute. Ellison, the founder/chairman of Oracle Corporation, is intimately involved in the institute. The Luzzatto Company, an L.A.based real-estate investment firm, is leading the development of the project. Conveniently located adjacent to the Santa Monica bike path, the Ellison Institute will be within walking distance to the new Metro Bundy Station, which is a 10-minute ride to the ocean or a 30minute ride to downtown Los Angeles. This will also make the Institute easily accessible for USC undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral students that work and volunteer at the Institute.

Special Olympics Sets Fun/Run Inclusion Walk Special Olympics Southern California has set its Fun Run and Inclusion Walk for Saturday, Aug. 18, beginning at the intersection of Lakewood and Carson Boulevards in Long Beach. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. with the walk/run beginning at 8:15 p.m. The run distance is 3.1 miles, while the walk is approximately two miles. Pre-registration is $25, $30 on event day or until sold out. All participants receive at commemorative medal and shirt, and only 500 participants are allowed.

The walk/run is in conjunction with Special Olympics Southern California’s Plane Pull, a team competition at Long Beach Airport to see which group of 25 can pull a FedEx airplane 12 feet the fastest. Participants test their strength, stamina, and heart, but no skill level is required to participate. All proceeds support people with intellectual disabilities who train and compete in life-changing sports programs. For more information visit fundraising.sosc.org/. PEPPER MAKES FRIENDS—Pepper, the friendly semi-humanoid robot, can now be seen throughout the halls of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Hanging out and interacting with young patients in the rooms, Pepper can play games, dance and even communicate. Pepper, a popular subject for selfies, is intended “to make people happy,” enhance people's lives, facilitate relationships, have fun with people and connect people with the outside world.” The robot’s head has four microphones, two HD cameras (in the mouth and forehead), and a 3-D depth sensor (behind the eyes). There is a gyroscope in the torso and touch sensors in the head and hands. The mobile base has two sonars, six lasers, three bumper sensors and a gyroscope.

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Lupus LA Staging MBJAM18 With Michael B. Jordan Saturday Afternoon By John L. Seitz An afternoon of family-fun including games and activities, incredible prizes, and delicious food is in store on Saturday (July 28) from 4 p.m. as actor Michael B. Jordan and Lupus LA (www.LupusLA.org) stage their second annual MBJAM18 at Dave & Busters, the restaurant and video arcade at 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Jordan, who has appeared in such films as Creed and The Black Panther and is a Lupus LA ambassador, has assembled a group of celebrities to raise much-needed funds for Lupus LA’s research, patient programs, and local rheumatology fellowships. More than 60,000 people in L.A. County and 1.5 million nationally are affected with the disease, yet the general public knows very little about it. With Terrence J serving as emcee, other celebs on hand will be Lena Waithe (Master Of None; The Chi), Keegan-Michael Key (The Lion King, The Predator), Ashley Greene (The Twilight Saga), Scott Michael Campbell (Suits, Shameless), Storm Reid (A Wrinkle In Time), Niles Fitch (This Is Us), Krista Marie Yu (Dr. Ken), Calum Worthy (Marvel’s New Warriors; Austin & Ally), TV personalities Terri Seymour and Mario Lopez, Langston Galloway of the NBA’s Detroit Pistons, Olympic gymnast Danell Leyva, skateboarder Brandon Biebel, Josh and Heather

LUPUS LA–Actor Michael B. Jordan will host Saturday’s MBJAM18 on behalf of Lupus LA, of which he is an ambassador and major advocate. He is pictured with his mother, Donna, who suffers from the disease.

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S Winos, get your palates ready. One of the most extravagant wine festivals is happening tonight, July 27, in Santa Monica when the Uncorked: LA 90+ Wine Festival takes place at the Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, 90405. The event features a curated selection of more than 100 wines, all rated 90 points and above from all over the world. Enjoy live music, gourmet food trucks and a custom photo booth to enjoy while sipping your wine. Early access tickets for $70 grant access a 6 p.m., while General admission at 7 p.m. is $60. The tastings end at 10 p.m. For further information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ uncorked-la-90-wine-festivaltickets-45805477416. • • • • • No matter what type of pizza you prefer – deep dish, thin crust or meat lovers, you’re sure to find something to sink your teeth into this weekend at the California Pizza Festival. On July 28-29 at L.A. Center Studios in downtown Los Angeles, some of the top pizzarias from Los Angeles, and around the world, will offer tastings of their perfect pies to try. Enjoy unlimited samplings from pizza purveyors like Beverly Hills’ Da Pasquale, as well as L.A. pizzarias Prova, Ray’s and Stark Bar. 12-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemigrani will also be on hand The biggest treat, however, might just be two of the most renowned Neapolitan pizzarias in the world – Italy’s Da Michele and Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba (Naples’ oldest pizzeria) – bringing their pies to the show. The event runs from noon-8 p.m. each day. Tickets are $45 for General Admission and are available online. L.A. Center Studios is located at 450 S. Bixel St., Los Angeles. For more information, visit https://www.calipizzafestival.c om/. • • • • • Coriolanus, William Shakespeare’s tragedy of a

Roman general who feels disdain for the lower classes, but ascends to political office, will play this weekend at Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga Canyon. The Sunday, July 29 event will feature a special Prologue conversation with the cast, led by the acclaimed David DeSantos, before the show from 3-3:30 p.m. Coriolanus begins at 4 p.m., after the Prologue conversation. Tickets range from $10 to $38.50. For more information, visit http://theatricum.com/coriolanus/. Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum is located at 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. Topanga, 90290. • • • • • Drinking booze while surrounded by rare, enchanted animals? What could be better!

The L.A. Zoo offers that opportunity next week with the Brew at the L.A. Zoo, a lively brewfest taking place on the zoo grounds with craft suds from more than 40 breweries. Along with music and pubstyle food offerings, the zoo will offer pop-up zookeeper talks and animal discovery stations to peruse as you sip on beer. Tickets at the door are $75, while Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association members can get in for $65 with a valid membership card. Friday, Aug. 3 from 7-11 p.m. at the L.A. Zoo, 5333 Zoo Dr. Los Angeles, 90027. For more information, visit http://www.lazoo.org/. • • • • • Legendary R&B singersongwriter Brian McKnight has been tapped to perform the 17th annual Koreatown Youth and Community Center Benefit Concert, set for Friday, August

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p.m., is presented by Gregorio Luke. Tickets are $25 each. LA Plaza de Culturas y Artes is located at 501 N. Main St. Los Angeles, 90012. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/f rida-kahlo-under-the-stars-withgregorio-luke-tickets44889486663. • • • • •

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when Demby Guest accompanies him and his girlfriend back to Germany. “It was his first trip back in 71 years, and we go back into the room where he was held. This is a film about emotions and bringing to light feelings that have been suppressed.” Bail recounts his war experiences in his memoir, Irmgard’s Flute, and as one can imagine, he has received virtually every military honor imaginable including the French Legion of Honor, the highest military honor bestowed by the country. “And we have all the medals in the film,” Demby Guest says. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Dr. Bail, director Guest, and special guest and film contributor Dr. Loren Weiner, a clinical psychologist practicing in Beverly Hills. —Steve Simmons

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advocates of Dr. Bail’s work and liked Demby Guest’s approach. “I’m a good translator of difficult material and messages,” says Demby Guest, who has worked extensively with Disney and Warner Brothers on documentaries for their DVD releases. “I’m able to make the process ‘easy to eat. ‘ My brother said a 9-year-old could understand it; and I know a 10year-old who was in therapy and saw it and was fascinated.” Bail, who lived in Beverly Hills for many years, still practices in the City at the age of 97. Being the subject of a film is “very nifty,” says Bail. He terms it a “good film. Modesty prevents me from calling it a great film.” A highlight of the film is

Throw on your leather jackets and slick back your hair, it’s almost time to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Grease. The Wiltern will host a 40th anniversary screening of the iconic high school musical on August 16, celebrating 40 years since its release. The screening will feature live dancers, an after-show dance party, a full bar, food and a photo booth. Tickets range from $15-20 and are available online. The show begins at 7 p.m. at The Wiltern, 3780 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, 90010. For event information, visit http://www.wiltern.com//Event Detail?tmeventid=090054CC7 DEF1482&offerid=84985.

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ELECTRIC SCOOTERS (Continued from page 4)

Electric bicycles that fit the “dockless” definition are included in the ordinance. The ordinance is in response to the serious impact on public safety. “For the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, the City Council has initiated an urgency legislation to address the hazards posed by shared mobility devices placed in and operated on public property,” reads the ordinance. In essence, any scooter found within the City of Beverly Hills may be impounded, either by police, the City’s Ambassadors, public works or whomever City Manager Mahdi Aluzri designates to collect the vehicles. That includes scooters that are being ridden as well as those that have been discarded. Riders can be charged with a misdemeanor for riding them within the City; providers can also be charged with a misdemeanor for “offering” the scooters for use. A scooter is available for use when the rider reaches a destination and discards it. The misdemeanor carries a fine up to $1,000 and in very rare cases, up to six months in jail. In addition, police will be ramping up enforcement, said Chief Sandra Spagnoli, and officers will continue to cite or issue warnings to riders who violate the California Vehicle Code. “It can be a challenge to enforce [the ordinance] because violations are so spread out,” she said. “When we see violations, we will make our best efforts to enforce.” Thus, there will be citations issued to riders for non-compliance with State laws and the scooter providers will have their scooters impounded. Impound fees, said Spagnoli, are $123 plus $51 per day for storage after the first day. The City of Beverly Hills is just the latest to be grappling with the problem of scooters that have suddenly taken over the City streets. Problems cited include the dumping of scooters on public and private right of ways, issues arising with automobiles, pedestrians, tourists and others who share the roads and sidewalks, liability issues, failure to wear a helmet, the California State Vehicle Code and the business model that brought the unregulated devices into the City in the first place. Every member of the City Council expressed deep concerns over the safety hazards, as did many of those who spoke during public comment. Councilmembers and public comments also confirmed that the devices could be a useful alternative, if managed properly, to solve multiple mobility issues over short distances for many people. Two residents called themselves members of “Gen Z” and said that the Council did not understand their need for the devices. Councilmember Lili Bosse disagreed, pointing out that the health and safety issues take precedence over everything else. The Beverly Hills police reported that 100 percent of riders that have been cited or ticketed have not followed the laws, which call for a valid drivers’ license for riders, wearing helmets, riding next to the curb on commercial streets without bike lanes, not riding tandem and having lights at night. Most of the riders did not know they were

violating the California Vehicle Code. Police reported 100 warnings and 75 citations the week preceding the City Council meeting. The BHPD also showed a clip from a local news station showing a bevy of riders on Rodeo Drive last weekend, who abandoned their vehicles all over the sidewalks when the police came. The same group appears to have ridden wildly through the parking structure in Century City. Though the Bird and Lime representatives said that their scooters are not operable after 9 p.m., the Bird representative said that people who charge them can activate them and may have been taking a “joy ride.” Beverly Hills may not be ready yet for a rational use of the scooters. Without the bike path infrastructure that is available in Culver City and Santa Monica, Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli said, “it is a public safety hazard until there is a better business plan.” The City is currently working on a “Complete Streets” plan to include all forms of mobility for smarter transit options throughout the City, though it is expected that with the extensive public outreach seeking public comments, the Traffic and Parking Commission and staff will not have a package to present to City Council for months. Tim Harter, government relations officer for Bird, explained that he was tasked with “keeping up with the business model” for the company. Under questioning, he revealed that the company investigates to discover if there is anything that “prohibited us from operating” in a given locale. Once they determine that they can, they bring their scooters to the City – near other cities, like putting Birds in Santa Monica and Culver City that affect Beverly Hills, West Los Angeles and West Hollywood. The aggressive strategy overwhelms the cities with unregulated scooters, forcing them to negotiate. “It moves the dial forward,” Harter said. Mirisch called it “disruptive technology,” which Wikipedia defines as, “innovation that creates a new market and value network and eventually disrupts an existing market and value network, displacing established … products, and alliances.” Councilmember Les Friedman called it “asking for forgiveness,” rather than “asking for permission.” The City of Santa Monica rounded up all the Scooters that were operating there last week and impounded them. Their 16-month pilot program for dockless shared mobility devices includes electric scooters and bicycles. Among other things, the program limits the number of providers and the number of devices, requires systems that will prevent improper parking and incentivize drop-off zones; require a 24-hour hotline and make rider safety education a priority. Though they have been prolific since they were introduced, there were no official “Bird Nests” in Beverly Hills, or pick-up points for proffering the scooters by either Bird according to the provider. Lime introduced the product to the City only weeks ago, though it is not clear if they had a pick up point. Scooters are charged by nonemployees, usually users who take them home and plug them in to charge. “Chargers” or “Juicers” can be paid as much as $5/scooter each night. They can be dropped off anywhere and users can ride through the City and drop them in the City. Councilmembers expressed con-

cerns for non-employee contractors, who typically search for the devices using their smart phone app. The vehicles can often be found on private property, which led to concerns about liability. Liability for accidents, injuries and damages was also discussed, though lit-

I am beyond offended by the manner in which this was rolled out... This is a wanton disregard for public safety. –– Mayor Julian Gold

tle light was shed by any of the representatives. Lime’s legal department responded to a query with the following statement: “"Lime’s insurance coverage meets or exceeds all requirements from cities, campuses and businesses. We have a process in place to investigate all claims of injury." Company representatives argued that they provide free helmets to userswhich will be issued upon request. Harter, speaking for Bird, did not disclose that the request has to come following the first ride. The helmet arrives by mail, which is not useful for the large tourist popula-

July 27, 2018 | Page 17 tion in the City who wish to use the devices. Vice Mayor John Mirisch did not support an all-out ban; he was amenable to a “draconian” enforcement sweep that would begin immediately, that he called a “zero tolerance” policy. He did, however, support suspension while the City contemplates how to make this work. "Beverly Hills has a history of embracing innovation, from self-driving cars to fiber optic technology. Last night, the City broke from this tradition by slowing down the adoption of innovative mobility solutions that would lead to fewer cars on the road, less traffic congestion, and improved air quality,” said Sam Dreiman director of strategic development for Lime, in a statement. “We hope to work with the City to roll out a scooter share program that prioritizes safety and responsible rider behavior, while providing residents and riders with clean and affordable alternatives to cars.” But Mayor Julian Gold said he was livid, and continued, “I am beyond offended by the manner in which this was rolled out. To intentionally impose on cities the risks in an effort to make a profit is unconscionable. No one has to grant forgiveness. The manner in which you rolled this out is a wanton disregard for the public safety – and it is our public. You guys could care less. You wanted to move the needle. You moved it too far. This is a wanton disregard for public safety. Given my ‘druthers I would ban you for life or longer… I would stick your executives in jail and not the kids who ride the scooters.”

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Joan Mangum The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation will be honoring former Beverly Hills Mayor Nancy Krasne and actor Tyler James Williams at its Guts & Glory Gala from 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 13 in The Beverly Hilton.

Meanwhile, at noon on Saturday, Aug. 4, at Montage Beverly Hills, Porntip Bui Simon (pictured above), who 30 years ago was crowned Miss Universe 1988, will celebrate that anniversary as the founder/president of Angels Wings Foundation by awarding 30 California-based Thai-American students with academic scholarships to further their education. Last year the Angels Wings Thai Scholarship Program saw 24 students of Thai ancestry receive such educational support. Nancy Krasne Tyler James Williams “The scholarship program was created to offer the opportuniKrasne has had a long and overflowing career serving our ties to ambitious Thai students with dreams of pursuing a higher Beverly Hills community. She was chair and vice chair on the education, but lacking financial support. I experienced first hand Architectural Commission for several years before her election to what it was like as an immigrant child surviving in Los Angeles the City Council and then mayor in 2010. Before that, she devot- with well intended parents who barely spoke English. Education ed her life to philanthropy, serving on several boards and volun- was my pathway to finding my place in the world,” explained Simon, who founded Angels Wings Foundation, International in teering her time to many charities. Williams is mostly recognized for his role as the title charac- 2002 as a direct means to build and fund schools and orphanter in Everybody Hates Chris, and has appeared in The Walking ages, and support various issues that impact underprivileged chilDead and Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, plus the upcoming dren in Thailand. Visit: https://www.angelswingsfoundation.org/angels-wingsABC drama series Whiskey Cavalier. As a recently diagnosed Crohn’s disease patient, he has become a passionate patient thai-scholarship-los-angeles. ****** advocate. This Sunday (July 29), the Kardashian/Jenner clan will be out The Guts & Glory Gala will feature a chef’s tasting menu, live and silent auctions, and a full program. Proceeds will support in full force along with other celebs at the Forum in Inglewood research, education, and support groups, including Camp Oasis, for the “If Only Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament” presented by the City of Hope’s Future Hope Committee and the Forum. for those with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian West, Khloe Kardashian and Chairing the event is Melissa Mitchell with Caryl Golden, Cathy Greenly, PJ Lewis, and Michael Semler as her executive Kendall Jenner will be among those helping the raise funds for clinical research to fight cancer, diabetes and other life threatencommittee members. Serving on the gala committee are Hope Anisgarten, Cecelia ing diseases. Shelli and Irving Azoff are bringing together their Assaf, Steve Basilone, Shawn Lacey Bullen, Masha Chase, Dina celebrity friends and entertainment industry impressarios for the Cohen, Bobbe Joy Dawson, Alexis Day, Jaye Eigler, Judy event. Tickets will be available on-site or by visiting: https.//www. Felsenthal, Josh Green, Darren Greenly, Brittany Greenly, Morgan Handel, Ryan Handel, Evelyn Heyward, Shari Kairey-Cohen, Lori city of hope.org/forumpoker. ****** Lasman, Dayna Lerner, Claire Levine, Suzann Levine, Amanda Growing up in New York, I was always dancing... whether at Lewis, Ronda Lippman, Ashley Morrow, Bari Milken-Bernstein, Jason Mitchell, Mandy Mitchell, Lisa Neipris, Darcy Praw, Sydnee Roseland where I danced with teachers who worked with profesRimes, Stephanie Sandler, Roxy Sowlaty, Tara Sowlaty, and Alyssa sional dancers or during the summer at Poe Park where we danced to the great sounds of the day. 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Called “A Special Evening with Dionne Warwick: Then Came You” will include the premiere screening of her new PBS special, plus tributes from Gladys Knight, Barry Manilow, Smokey Robinson, Burt Bacharach, and others. Beverly Hills’ own Larry King will be on hand for an inperson chat centered around her storied career that includes hit songs such as I Say A Little Prayer, Walk On By and That’s What Friends Are For. Admission is $20 for Paley members and $30 for the general public. For information, visit http://www.paleycenter .org.

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present at a gathering and engages in loud or unruly conduct.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING LOUD AND UNRULY GATHERINGS

If the responsible person is a minor, then the parent(s) or guardian(s) of such minor shall also be considered a responsible person.

Should the amount of the bill not be paid when due, the City may collect the debt, as well as any costs incurred in collecting the debt due to nonpayment, pursuant to any available provision of the law.

first (31st) day after its passage. Adopted: July 17, 2018 Effective: August 17, 2018 JULIAN A. GOLD, M.D. Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills

5-1-306: Administrative Citations. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council hereby adds Article 3 (“Loud and Unruly Gatherings”) to Chapter 1 (“NOISE REGULATIONS”) of Title 5 (“PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND SANITATION”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: Article 3. Loud and Unruly Gatherings 5-1-301: Definitions. For the purposes of this Article, the following definitions shall apply: A. “Loud or unruly gathering” means a gathering of three (3) or more persons for a social occasion or any other activity at any residential unit during which loud or unruly conduct occurs that constitutes a violation of the California Penal Code or is otherwise a threat to the public peace, health, safety or welfare, including, but not limited to, any or all of the following: a. Loud noise or music from any source that results in a violation of the noise regulations contained in Chapter 1 of Title 5 of this Code; b. Obstruction of a street or other public right of way (as defined in Section 8-7-2 of this Code), or a portion thereof, with vehicles or pedestrians; c. Public intoxication or drinking in public; d. The service of alcohol to minors; e. Possession and/or consumption of alcohol by minors; f. Assaults, batteries, fights, domestic violence or other disturbances of the peace; g. Vandalism or destruction of real or personal property; h. Littering of any trash, debris, bottles, cans or other items of personal property on real property or on a public right of way; or i. Urinating or defecating in public. B. “Minor” means any person under the age of 18 years old. C. “Owner” means any person(s), including any individual, firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, business, corporation, company or other entity, who owns the residential unit where a loud or unruly gathering occurs, as shown on Los Angeles County’s last equalized property tax assessment roll, or the supplemental roll, whichever is more current. D. “Residential unit” means any residential “dwelling unit,” such as a single-family dwelling or residence, and each unit of all multiple dwelling unit properties that were developed as apartment buildings, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, cooperatives (“co-ops”), condominiums, or townhomes. A residential unit also includes: (i) any other buildings, structures and improvements on the premises, as well as balconies, decks, patios, yards, and all other interior and exterior areas; and, (ii) common use or other areas of multiple dwelling unit properties. However, “residential unit” does not include any room or unit of a hotel or motel. E. “Responsible person” means and includes without limitation: 1. Any person(s) who owns, rents, leases or otherwise is in charge of the residential unit where a loud or unruly gathering occurs; or 2. Any person(s) (including any individual, firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, business, corporation, company or other entity) who organizes, promotes or sponsors a gathering that becomes loud or unruly; or 3. Any person(s) who attends or is

5-1-302: Loud or Unruly Gathering— Public Nuisance. It shall be unlawful and constitute a public nuisance for any person to cause or allow a loud or unruly gathering to occur at any residential unit within the City. A loud or unruly gathering may be abated by the City by all reasonable means, including, but not limited to: (i) an order of a peace officer to a responsible person to immediately terminate the occasion or activity; and/or, (ii) an order of a peace officer to all non-resident persons at a gathering to immediately leave the premises. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this Article for any person to fail to comply with an order of a peace officer that is issued in connection with a loud or unruly gathering. The abatement of a loud or unruly gathering by peace officers shall not preclude the City from exercising its other remedies against persons who violate this Article, including without limitation, the issuance of administrative or criminal citations. 5-1-303: Absentee Owner -- Liability Exceptions. Any owner who does not reside within the residential unit at the time a loud or unruly gathering occurs shall not be liable under this Article if such owner has: (1) included covenants within the written lease or rental agreement for the premises on which a loud or unruly gathering occurs that contain specific language prohibiting the activities described in this Article; and (2) demonstrated due diligence in abating an unmanageable tenant(s) or responsible person(s) for a loud or unruly gathering. Prior to September 1, 2019, owner who does not reside within the residential unit and has a written lease or rental agreement dated on or before the effective date of the Ordinance adopting this section for the residential unit on which a loud or unruly gathering has occurred shall only need to demonstrate due diligence in abating an unmanageable tenant(s) or responsible person(s) for a loud or unruly gathering to not be liable under Section 5-1302 this Article. 5-1-304: Liability for Subsequent Responses to Loud or Unruly Gatherings. When a peace officer intervenes (by issuing one or more of the orders stated in Section 5-1-302) at a loud or unruly gathering, the responding officer shall issue a written notice to the responsible person(s) stating that such responsible person will be held liable for the costs of providing police personnel over and above the normal services provided by the police department to those premises. A first warning shall be deemed to be the normal services provided. If after the issuance of first warning, police personnel are required to respond to address another violation of this Article at the same residential unit within one year after issuance of said notice, then the responsible persons shall be jointly and severally liable for the costs of each subsequent police response necessary to abate the condition, as set forth in Section 5-1-305. 5-1-305: Cost Reimbursement. (A) The responsible person(s), or if such person is a minor, then the parents or legal guardians of the minor, shall be jointly and severally liable for all of the following costs attributable to the loud or unruly gathering: (1) The actual cost incurred by the City beyond the initial response by the City necessary to abate the loud or unruly gathering, including but not limited to police and fire response; (2) Damage to public property; (3) Injuries to City personnel; and (4) Administrative costs incurred by the City in connection with the billing and collection of such costs. (B) The police department shall accurately compute the cost to the City of providing such services pursuant to paragraph (A) of this section. The responsible person(s) shall be billed for these costs by the City and payment shall be due and payable within 15 days of the billing date.

For any violation of this Article, the administrative fine shall be one thousand dollars ($1000.00) for each violation. 5-1-307: Written Notice. The Chief of Police is authorized and directed to prepare appropriate advisory procedures to be followed by officers responding to a loud or unruly gathering, including preparation of written materials advising the responsible person or persons of the provisions of this Article. 5-1-308: Appeal. Any person receiving an administrative fine or a bill for City services provided pursuant to this Article may file a written request for appeal pursuant to the provisions provided in Article 3 (“Administrative Penalties”) of Chapter 3 (“Code Violations”) of Title 1 (“General Provisions”) of this Code. Section 2. The City Council hereby amends and restates paragraph A of Section 1-3-323 (“COLLECTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE FINES AND COSTS; LIEN PROCEDURE”) of Article 3 (“Administrative Penalties”) to Chapter 3 (“CODE VIOLATIONS”) of Title 1 (“GENERAL PROVISIONS”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: 1-3-323: COLLECTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE FINES AND COSTS; LIEN PROCEDURE: A. If the responsible person fails to satisfy in full the assessed administrative fines and costs by the time specified in the administrative hearing officer's decision or the administrative order, and no timely appeal of the administrative officer's decision has been filed with the Los Angeles Superior Court, the City may recover the outstanding fines and costs by imposing a lien against the real property on which the violation occurred. Section 3. The City Council hereby amends and restates Section 1-3-324 (“APPEAL OF DECISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER”) of Article 3 (“Administrative Penalties”) to Chapter 3 (“CODE VIOLATIONS”) of Title 1 (“GENERAL PROVISIONS”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: 1-3-324: APPEAL OF DECISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER: Within twenty (20) days after service of the administrative hearing officer's decision upon the responsible person, the responsible person may seek review of the administrative hearing officer's decision by filing a notice of appeal with the Los Angeles Superior Court, Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Clerk of the Court/Room 102 (Civil Filing), 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The responsible person shall serve a copy of the notice of appeal either in person or by first class mail upon the citing department. If the responsible person fails to timely file a notice of appeal, the administrative order shall be deemed confirmed. Section 4. 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 5. 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 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-

ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: MAHDI ALUZRI City Manager SANDRA SPAGNOLI Chief of Police VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Wunderlich, Friedman, Bosse, Vice Mayor Mirisch and Mayor Gold NOES: None ABSENT: None CARRIED –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018163629 The following is/are doing business as: BABY BOOT CAMP LOS ANGELES (RANCHO PARK & BEVERLY HILLS) 269 S. Beverly Dr. #365, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Lauren Bendixen 269 S. Beverly Dr. #365, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed July 2013: Lauren Bendixen, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 03, 2018; Published: July 06, 13, 20, 27, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018163627 The following is/are doing business as: ENCINO TOWERS 5150 Yarmouth Ave., Encino, CA 91316; Migdal Properties, LLC 15940 Valley Vista Blvd., Encino, CA 91436; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed November 2012: Mark David Migdal, Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 03, 2018; Published: July 06, 13, 20, 27, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018156101 The following is/are doing business as: DESIGN YOUR DORM 437 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Seven Palms, LLC 437 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed June 2018: Cheryl E. Robinson, Manager: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 26, 2018; Published: July 13, 20, 27, August 03, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018 181038 The following is/are doing business as: SUPER FARMS MARKETPLACE 17977 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA 91316; GENESIS SPECIALTY GROUP, INC. 17977 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA 91316; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed in : Genesis Specialty Group, Said Javdanfar, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 23, 2018; Published: July 27, August 3, 10, 17, 2018 LACC N/C

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LE DOUX / BURTON WAY

120 S. Swall Dr. 519 S. Barrington Ave. • • • • • • • • • • • ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚ • 1 Bd.+1 Bath • • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • • • • • • • • • • Bright unit.

Very Spacious, A/C, Dishwasher, On-site balcony, intercom entry, laundry, parking. on-sight laundry, prkg. Close to LARGE 2 BD + 2 BA Close to Cedars-Sinai, Brentwood Village. Upper Unit with Bamboo, Beverly Center,

Stainless Steel Appliances, A/C, Pool and 2 Parking.

$2,495/MO. By appointment only

Call 310/425-9070

shops, cafes & transportation. 424/303-7142

————— BRENTWOOD

11818 Darlington Av.

1 Bdrm.+1 Bath 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath

310/472-8915

————— BRENTWOOD 11640 Kiowa Ave.

••••••••

Newly Updated

N e w l y R e m o d e l e d 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Spacious floor plan 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath ADJACENT & master bedroom, •••••••• balcony, a/c unit, fridge, 1 BEDROOM Balcony, dishwasher, stove, dishwasher, $1,895 a/c, heated pool, controlled access, WiFi, elevator laundry room, covered 2 BEDROOMS controlled access, parking. Pets ok. $2,450 - $2,595 310/312-9871 on-site laundry, prkg. Large Remodeled Close to Brentwood Close to Units With Lots of Light Gardens, UCLA, Frwys. Brentwood Village, In Newer Luxury Building Shops & Restaurants.

BEVERLY HILLS

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Granite counter tops, custom Grand Opening • 310/826-4889 • BRENTWOOD ’s cabinets, ample closet space, Most Spectacular —————–––– HEART OF stove, dishwasher, fridge, A/C, Apartments BRENTWOOD balcony, secured entry, gated 120 Granville Ave. parking, gym, laundry, etc... * * * * * * * * 11931 Goshen Ave. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ • 2 Bd.+2 / Ba. 1

8560 W. Olympic Bl.

Call 310/729-7246

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH 2 Blks So. of Roxbury Park X-LARGE ELEGANT BEVERLY HILLS Bright Southwest 2 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH & SUNNY APARTMENT 218 S. Tower Dr. LIKE A HOME • Upgraded unit with Viking Exposure. Every room Upper, hi-ceilings, VERY LIGHT & BRIGHT •• • Formal dining room, living has French Doors to range, Bosch dishwasher & room with fireplace, center Small Covered Balcony. LG stainless steel fridge. Balcony, pool, central air, Top Floor with High hall plan, breakfast room, extra storage, washer/dryer service area for washer and Ceilings. Beverly Hills in unit, 2 tandem parking School District. dryer. Hardwood floors, and secured building. $4,500/Month freshly painted. Garage. $4,150/MO. Call 310/653-2551 LaPeerApt@aol.com Call 310/721-7539

440

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Apartment For Rent BEVERLY HILLS

2 BEDROOM, 3 BATH BEVERLY HILLS 2 BDRM, 2 BATH PENTHOUSE 9520 W. Olympic Blvd. Includes Spacious Loft $2,960/Month w/ Private Bath, No Pets Closet, Bonus Room & Completely Remodeled Large Rooftop Deck.

PARK PLACE

• DIANA COOK •

BEVERLY HILLS

310/666-9572

$3,650/MONTH

High Floor. Unobstructed East Views. Jumbo Balcony Viking Kitchen Hardwood Floors Loft Style Interior

$4,000 to $5,300/month

House For Rent in

1,700sf., Marble in living area, hardwood in bedroom, fireplace, central air, breakfast area, granite counters, washer/dryer inside, 5-car parking. $5,800/Month

1 BEDROOM /1 BATH

LUXURIOUS

CENTURY PARK EAST

Utilities, w/d, private fridge, kitchen use Jetliner Views of Downtown includ. Balcony, central BH/Century City/Hollywood air, prkg., secured bldg. Sign. Remodeled custom cabinets, balcony off $1,900/Month 2 bdrms. Full service bldg. Call Fern: So very easy to show!

310/927-7379

440

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

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granite kitchen, marble •• 1 Bd. +1 Ba. •• • Single •• bath, new carpet/drapes, •• • washer/dryer hook-up, Old World Charm! walk-in closet. Bright, intercom entry, Shared backyard. No pets. fridge, stove, laundry fac.

* * * * * * * *

Large units, walk-in closet, custom kitchen, built-in washer/dryer, all appliances, hardwood floors throughout, some units w/ skylights+high ceilings. Health club, wifi, sauna, heated pool, controlled acess, parking.

424/272-6596 •

Brand New Bldg. Large Luxury Units

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

• 3 Bd. + 3 1/ 2 Ba.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Very private, hi-ceilings, large veranda, luxury kitchen+bathrooms, walk-in closet, all new appliances, washer/dryer in unit, central air, prkg. Please Call:

Close to Brentwood Village, Restaurants, 310/271-6811 CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS 310/473-1509 UCLA, Mt. Saint Mary’s, Cell: 310/994-4122 & SHOPPING. 323/651-2598 & Transportation. Must see! 439 S. Rexford • Easy Move-In •

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

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UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

440

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

440

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

B R E N T W O O D BRENTWOOD SANTA MONICA WESTWOOD The Carlton

904-908 Granville Av.

• Spacious •

2 B d . + 2 B a . 11666 Goshen Ave. 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Includes: (•)(•)(•)(•)(•)

1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Single

The Clarige

148 N. St. Andrews Pl.

670 Kelton Ave.

1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

Very Spacious

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————— 11730 SUNSET BLVD.

NEWLY REMODELED

••

•• • • Lots

••

•• • •

of Character & Charm! • Jr. Executive Glass Fireplace 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Newly Remodeled. • New hardwood flrs., • • • • • • • granite counters, Rooftop pool, stainless steel appl., deck, central air, alcove fireplace, elevator, intercom fridge, laundry facility, entry, on-sight laundry, gated parking, intercom gym, parking. • Free WiFi Access • entry, WiFi and more.

••••••

•

~ 310/476-3824 ~ BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE

————— • BrentwooD •

11815 Mayfield Ave. Newly Remodeled

• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Hardwood floors, impressive living room, dining room, balcony, a/c unit, fridge, dishwasher, walk-in closet, intercom entry, laundry facility, carport parking.

310/312-9871 Close: great restaurants, shops, UCLA, beach.

————— BRENTWOOD 11618 Kiowa Ave. • • • • • • • • Newly Updated • Bachelor • Single • • • • • • • • A/C, internet access, pool, controlled access, on-sight laundry. No pets. Close to Whole Foods, Transportation and Restaurants.

310/826-4889

310/820-8584

Century City.

•••• 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • W E S T L . A . WESTWOOD • • 1343 Carmelina Ave. 1380 Midvale Ave. • • •• Single •• - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • • • • • • • • • Bright Unit • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • •

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On-site laundry, on-site parking.

440

•••

————— * HOLLYWOOD *

1134 N. SYCAMORE AV.

* * * * *

• 1 Bd. + 1 Ba.

* * * * *

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

————— H O L LY W O O D

Close to transportation. WiFi, pool, elevator, CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., • S i n g l e • • 310/442-8265 • controlled access, on- SHOPPING & 1 BLK. • B a c h e l o r sight laundry, parking. TO WESTWOOD PARK. Controlled access, 310/478-8616 C l o s e t o U . C . L . A . laundry facility. • WESTWOOD • • 310/552-8064 • 1422-1428 Kelton Av. 310/473-1509 Utilities Included. Rooftop jacuzzi WILSHIRE 323/851-3790 Spacious with panoramic CORRIDOR Close to Everything. • WESTWOOD • city views. 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 550 Veteran Ave. 10530-10540 Wilshire Bl. • KOREATOWN • SINGLE • • • • • • CULVER CITY Hardwood floors, • 2 B d . + 2 B a . ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ 423 S. Hoover St. ∞ • 1 Bd. +1 Ba. • 3830 Vinton Ave. dishwasher, controlled • S i n g l e • • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • access, WiFi, on-site • • • • • Single Balcony, conditioning, • • laundry & parking. ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ controlledairaccess Very spacious, bldg., •• • ∞ C LOSE TO U.C.L.A. • granite counters, covered parking, • • • 310/864-0319 • Luxury Living • microwave, intercom laundry facility. Pool, sauna, with valet, lush garden entry, on-sight laun213/385-4751 intercom entry, L.A.’S FINEST, dry, parking & WiFi. surrounding pool, Close to transportation, elevator, on-site gym, elevator, etc. M OST L UXURIOUS Very close to UCLA downtown & laundry, parking. APT. RENTAL Hardwood flrs., granite great restaurants. & Westwood Village. All Utilities Paid. * * * * * * counters, dishwasher, 310/208-5166 310/841-2367

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“The Mission” SANTA MONICA • Westwood • 808 4th St. * * * 1 Bd.+1 Ba. * * * * * * * L ARGE , U NIQUE AND G ORGEOUS . Fireplace, balcony, dishwasher, intercom entry, elevator, gated parking, gym, pool. • Close to Beach •

310/394-7132

• • • • •

• 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba.

• • • • •

6-Month Lease Avail.

* * * * * * Every Extra Luxury

custom cabinets, granite countertops, stone entry, pool, health club, spa. • Free WiFi Access • • Close to UCLA •

1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. L.A., 90024 Contact Mgr.:

• 310/864-0319 •

————— WESTWOOD

10905 Ohio Ave.

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

central air, balcony, laundry facility.

• Free WiFi •

————— LAFAYETTE PARK

274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL.

+ Call: 310/470-4474 • 1 Bdrm. 1 Bath

•• •• ————— • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba.• • • WESTWOOD • •• •• 10933 Rochester Ave. Single • Jr. Executive • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ •• •• 2 Bd.+2 Ba. •• •• Spacious a/c, fireplace,

401 S. HOOVER St.

• • • • •

• • • • • • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba.

Newly Updated. Hardwood flrs., a/c unit, 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. controlled access, pool, • • • • • • • elevator, gated prkg., Control access, pool, on-sight laundry, pool. dishwasher, elevator, 213/738-9849 on-site laundry Close to transportation, and parking. great restaurants. 213/385-4751

WiFi, a/c, intercom 1769-1775 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • entry, laundry facility, N. Sycamore Av. • • • • • elevator, parking, pool. • • • • •

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440

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• WESTWOOD • ~ KOREATOWN ~ LOS ANGELES

1370 Veteran Ave.

Dishwasher, on-site Brand New Building •••• •• • •••• • laundry, parking. • 2 Bd. +2 Ba. Balcony, air conditioning Single + 1 Bath C LOSE TO F REEWAY • 3 Bd. +3 Ba. dishwasher, controlled ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) & T RANSPORTATION . Everything Brand New access bldg., WiFi, WiFi, central air/heat, 310/449-1100 310/592-4511 Hardwood floors, pool, on-sight laundry, fireplace, balcony, 2600 Virginia Ave. appliances, washer/ gym, parking. • BRENTWOOD • controlled access, C LOSE TO S ANTA dryer in each unit, 310/477-6885 872 S. Westgate Ave. pool, elevator, parking, M ONICA C OLLEGE . Close to U.C.L.A. central air. Pool, jacuzzi = = = = = = laundry facility. spa, fitness center, Very Bright 310/312-9871 WEST L.A. 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath Shopping & Dining in 1236 Amhearst Ave. W E S T W O O D rooftop garden patio+ = = = = = = fire pits, courtyard, Brentwood Village • Spacious Units • 1810 Prosser Ave. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath controlled access, prkg. Totally Redone. Parking, ^ ^ Harwood+carpet 310/209-0006 ^ ^ ^^^^^^ **C **CENTURY CITY** on-site laundry, floors, fireplace, Steps to UCLA & 2220 S. Beverly Glen 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath controlled access. patio, parking, Westwood Village. •• •• Dishwasher, a/c, laundry facility. Nice, Quiet • • controlled access, 310/592-4511 12-Unit Building. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • on-site parking 310/477-6885 WESTWOOD B R E N T W O O D • 1 Bd. + Den + 1 Ba. • & laundry facility. Close to 1409 Midvale Ave. Air conditioning unit, laundry facility, subterranean prkg. Near Whole Foods.

BEVERLY HILLS

••••••

Granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, air conditioned, new hrwd. flrs., designer finishes, balcony, ceiling fan, elevator, controlled access. Fitness ctr, yoga Wifi, Bright, controlled pool, controlled access, room, wi-fi, skyview access, balcony, laundry fac., prkg. lounge w/ outdoor firepool, e levator, laundry facility, prkg. • Free WiFi Access • place, laundry facilities. 310/473-5061 213/382-102 1 Close To U.C.L.A. Close To U.C.L.A. Easy freeway access 310/477-6856

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BEVERLY HILLS

468

FASHION WANTED

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY

BUY & SELL

Beverly Hills Pawnbroking & Lending

WANTED CHANEL, HERMES, GUCCI, PRADA EXOTIC SKINS, AND ALL HIGH-END DESIGNER HANDBAGS, CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES.

• Instant cash • Complimentary appraisal • Get a loan or sell your jewelry, watches, fine art or cars

NEW, USED OR VINTAGE.

• Highest loan to value on your asset

BUY/SELL TOP DOLLAR PAID Call (310) 289-9561

475

Garage/Estate Sale

Lic.# 0771

424-335-0650 www.beverlyhillspawnbroking.com info@beverlyhillspawnbroking.com

BEVERLY HILLS ESTATE SALE

• Saturday •

July 28, 10am-4pm Designer clothes, shoes & handbags, vintage & collectible items, china, crystal, silver, Asian items, American country antiques, small appliances, household + kitchen & much more.

TOP PRICES PAID! Small Family Business. 25 Years Experience. $ CASH TODAY $ • We Buy Collectibles: Vintage/Antique Paintings & Art, Historical Items, Old Photographs, Vintage Watches & Jewelry, Movie Memorabilia, Rare Books, Maps, Stamps and Entire Collections. Text Photos or Call Lisa: 323/842-3667

604 N. Beverly Dr. Beverly Hills, 90210

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TROUSEDALE ESTATE SALE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Style Furniture Dining-Room, Living-Room, Den & Bedroom Sets. China, silver serving pieces, crystal stemware, glassware and more. Please Call For Pictures & Appointment: 310/276-1612 Ask For Andy.

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We buy your jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, watches, coins, gold, antiques... Cash on the spot

No appointment necessary

Beverly Hills Adj. Moving Sale Saturday & Sunday 07/28+07/29 • 9-3pm English dinnerware set for 12, antique urniture, crystal and more.

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201 South Beverly Drive • Beverly Hills • 310-550-5755 store license # 19101172

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PUBLIC NOTICES APN: 4340-021-046 T.S. No.: 2016-1116 Title Order No:160022256 Reference No. 938 BVR CL2 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 3/23/2016. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that on 8/3/2018 at 11:00 AM, S.B.S. Lien Services, As the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 3/29/2016, as Document No. 20160341399, Book , Page , of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, The original owner: Alissa Masciarella The purported new owner: Alissa Masciarella, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by a cashier’s check drawn by a State or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or a savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.): BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA,

CA 91766. All right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, as more fully described on the above referenced assessment lien. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 8960 Cynthia St # CL2 West Hollywood, VA 90069 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, to wit: $42,878.96 accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant: Beverly Regent Owners Association under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien,

you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call FOR SALE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (855)986-9342, or visit this

Internet Web site www.superiordefault.com using the file number assigned to this case 2016-1116 . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO THE NINETY DAY RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CONTAINED IN CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715(b). PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: 6/27/2018. S.B.S LIEN SERVICES, 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106, Westlake Village, California, 91362. By: Annissa Young, Trustee Sale Officer (07/13/18, 07/20/18, 07/27/18 | TS#2016-1116 SDI-11176) –––––– T.S. No.: LO-30707-CA Loan No. ****CA17 APN No.: 4333-029-026 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERENCED BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A

DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/09/2014. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. 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, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Alon Darvish and Lili Omatyar, husband and wife as community property with right of survivorship Duly Appointed

Trustee: Nationwide Reconveyance, LLC. Recorded on 06/12/2014 as Instrument No. 20140608682 in Book XXX Page XXX of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 08/17/2018 at 11:00 AM, Place of sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,176,443.30. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 224 S. Hamilton Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. A.P.N.: 4333029-026. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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 949860-9155 or visit this Internet Web site www.innovativefieldservices.com, using the file number assigned to this case LO-30707-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. Date: 07/19/2018 Nationwide Reconveyance, LLC. For Sales Information Please Call 949-860-9155 By: Rhonda Rorie (IFS# 8664 07/27/18, 08/03/18, 08/10/18)

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BEVERLY HILLS

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR In his letter last week defending Beverly Hills rent control and outing me for my shameful ownership of a couple of apartment buildings, Mark Elliot blithely concedes that “three quarters of economists agree” that rent control is a very bad idea. He even touts that “Beverly Hills hasn’t had a free market for rental housing in four decades.” Does he even realize how damning that statement is to the government of Beverly Hills? The principles of economics are natural laws, just as much as the laws of physics or chemistry, except that economics is based in biology and psychology – what we need and what we want. The Nobel Prize is given out for the “Economic Sciences.” (Quote marks not intended to be scary, Mr. Elliot. Actually, I’ve never heard the phrase “scare quotes” before and can’t imagine why punctuation would frighten anyone.) It is the height of arrogance to believe that humans can pass legislation which will overcome laws of nature. The law of supply and demand can no more be defeated by legislation than can the law of gravity. Those with Mr. Elliot’s mindset believe, I think, that if the Supreme Court would just overturn the law of gravity, and we’d all weigh less on our scales. If rent control works, why not carry it further and control all prices in this country – food, clothing, televisions, Ferraris? In fact, while we’re at it, let’s legislate higher pay for everyone. Don’t stop at the minimum wage – set the salaries for lawyers, nurses, ditch-diggers and the rest. Ridiculous? Actually, some countries have done exactly that. It’s called communism and its record of failures worldwide is without exception. When government sets the prices of products and labor, rather than lets the science-based forces of a free market reflect their true value, it is an absurd conceit of humans thinking they can overrule the principles of nature. When a good idea arises, it sweeps the nation. The seatbelt law, for example, was first enacted by the state of New York in 1984. By 1995, barely more than a decade later, 49 states had a seat belt law. Contrast that with rent control, which was first enacted in 1943, specifically in New York City. Today, 75 years later, only four states have cities with rent control. Thirty-five states either pre-empt it or prohibit it altogether. California has a statewide housing shortage that is most prevalent by far in the rent-controlled communities. Beverly Hills has avoided the severe shortage of, for example, Santa Monica because our rent increase limit has been a moderate 10 percent in the three-plus decades since it was first enacted, minimizing its distortion on the free market. The reduction of allowable increase to cost of living, however, enacted last year by the Beverly Hills City Council, in addition to being scientifically unsound and philosophically unjust, is going to damage our City’s rental market as well as property values. But rent control has nothing to do with philosophy (also dismissed by Mr. Elliot) or principles – of science or morality. Incidentally, I must congratulate Mr. Elliot on his founding of the tenants’ union. I’m a big believer in unions, both labor and consumer. A union is a group of people with a common goal banding together to promote their interests. That’s the American way. They are a natural and healthy outgrowth of the free enterprise system, at which Mr. Elliot sneers. A labor union negotiates nose-to-nose with its employer(s) and if need be, goes on strike to apply pressure. Government isn’t involved. A tenant union, likewise, should try negotiating with any owners who inflict the horribles that Mr. Elliot fears, then if they don’t get the desired results, picket the property. Don’t scoff as you might be surprised at the effect of putting public pressure on a misbehaving owner – and in fact might find allies in other owners. One of the proposals that came up repeatedly in the owner-tenant discussions sponsored by the City of Beverly Hills last year was the formation of a sort of board, or council, made up of tenants and owners, to which tenants could bring complaints of substandard maintenance, owner harassment, etc. I always supported that concept and would have volunteered to be part of it.Instead, we have

a worse version of rent control. Of all the communities in California, the absurdity of that illadvised practice stands out most prominently in Beverly Hills. Kevin R. Davis ****** Our family was honored to attend the “Supercalifragilistic! 90th Birthday Tribute” to our dear friend, Richard Sherman, at The Wallis Annenberg Center last Saturday night. The show was a true walk down memory lane highlighted by all the brilliant songs that Richard and his brother, Robert, wrote. The Sherman brothers are Beverly Hills royalty. They grew up and attended schools in our great City and, as was pointed out Saturday night, wrote all their songs in Beverly Hills. Bravo to the Mayor Julian Gold and City Council members to be at the event and give Richard a birthday he, and everyone in attendance, will never forget. Carol and Jerry Redston ****** Beverly Hills sponsored a really wonderful evening of music Saturday at the celebration of the 90th birthday of composer Richard Sherman. The skilled singers and dancers performed song after song that the SRO audience at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts knew and thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks to the City, the Wallis, all the incredible singers and dancers for this great civic event…and especially to Richard Sherman for sharing his birthday and allowing us to sing and enjoy his and his brother Robert’s Disney songs for decades. Ken Goldman ****** I have never been more proud to be a Beverly Hills resident (which I have been for 40 years) than I did Saturday at the birthday bash for Richard Sherman. It was a fabulous, delightful event that I will never forget. Congratulations to Richard and to Beverly Hills. Well done!! Dr. Earl Mindell, R.Ph.,Ph.D. ****** I want to extend an invitation to Robert Block to accompany me on the annual “Garden Tour” of the Theodore Payne Foundation (www.theodorepayne .org) for Wild Flowers and Native Plants next April. I served on that foundation’s board for nine years so I want him to see for himself that water-wise plants, including California native ones, aren’t a “cactus zoo.” Members of the City Council, the Department of Public Works, and the Recreation and Parks Department, as well as any other appropriate Beverly Hills commissions and boards are also welcome to attend. Daniel Fink

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

ASSAULTS 07/21 Wilshire Boulevard/Dayton Way 07/22 100 Reeves Drive BURGLARIES 07/16 100 North Stanley Drive 07/18 100 North Almont Drive 07/18 North Santa Monica Boulevard/ North Rodeo Drive 07/18 300 South Roxbury Drive 07/18 100 North Palm Drive 07/18 1200 Coldwater Canyon Drive 07/19 8600 Clifton Way 07/19 9700 Wilshire Boulevard 07/19 100 North Palm Drive 07/19 100 Lasky Drive 07/19 100 South Camden Drive 07/19 300 North Beverly Drive 07/21 1200 Coldwater Canyon Drive 07/22 100 South Elm Drive GRAND THEFTS 06/21 9800 Wilshire Boulevard 06/27 9500 Wilshire Boulevard 07/05 600 North Oakhurst Drive 07/13 200 South Beverly Drive 07/16 200 North Rodeo Drive 07/16 9600 South Santa Monica Boulevard 07/16 400 Robert Lane 07/17 100 North Swall Drive

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (July 27). There's a “world” to be conquered, and you have real guts this year. While the next three months involve building familiar bonds and joyous events with your loved ones, there will be a shift in 2019 and a chance to spend some time where no one knows you. Seize the opportunity to be whomever you want. Gemini and Virgo adore you. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You've a talent for organizing people. Your calm friendliness will put all at ease. With you at the helm, the whole team will relax and get to know one another, finding interesting new ways to cooperate. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). In the name of harmony and tact, you'll only say about 10 percent of what you would like to say on some subjects and then turn the conversation to something innocuous you can speak more freely about. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Whether you feel more comfortable giving or receiving, today it's essential to do both. It will take you playing both roles to get the relationship balanced out. Bonus points for letting others know how they can make you happy. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You're a master of diplomacy, and it's not even hard for you. It springs from your genuine and deep respect of others. You'll meet and come to understand many different kinds of people. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Love is a mystery. Maybe it's a little scary because it requires that you let go of control. You want to monitor and manipulate what happens, but then it wouldn't be love. Embrace uncertainty. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Who takes care of you best? Sometimes that's you, but right now you feel that you can't -- that there's too much else you need to tend to. Nonsense. Take a step back. Ask for help. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). For the most part, children are not in control of where they live and how their days are structured. But adults, at least in theory, should be. If it's not working for you, change it. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). It is OK not to know the nature of a relationship. Maybe it is yet to be determined. Anyway, keep an open mind. It is better to be uncertain than to be certain of something false. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). There are many benefits to losing an old grudge. For starters, by letting go of this you will liberate brain space for more relevant information, such as remembering where you put your keys. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). It will be important to know the other person's motivation, or to at least make a guess at it. Do you think the other person is trying to impress, love, secure or control you? Your next move should be made thoughtfully. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When it feels as though you need a guide, a method, or a shortcut, but no teacher or secret knowledge seems to be coming forth, it's a sign from the universe that you already have the answers. Just go do the thing. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You may look confident to those who don't know any better, but inside you are secretly wondering if you bit off more than you could chew with this recent deal. Don't worry; you're not going to choke. Just chew longer. 07/18 400 North Smithwood Drive 07/19 9800 South Santa Monica Boulevard 07/19 300 North Rodeo Drive 07/20 300 North Rodeo Drive 07/22 9500 Brighton Way ROBBERIES 07/19 400 North Rexford Drive 07/22 200 South Hamilton Drive

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