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SCHOOL LEADER— Beverly Hills Unified School District Superintendent Gary Woods, who just agreed to another three years with the district, says engendering creativity in students is key to success. Classes resume Aug. 11.

Louie is a 2-year-old Maltese puppy looking for a new home.

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‘You’re A Liar!’ Nancy Krasne Takes On Metro

By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills Councilmember Nancy Krasne took on Metro at Tuesday’s City Council meeting when she accused Metro attorney Debra Fox of lying during Metro’s presentation to the Council.

At the July 1 council meet-

Superintendent Gary Woods, Now In 4th Year, Pledges Hope

A community vigil was held this week in memorial of deceased IDF soldiers. 5

The Beatles still live in Beverly Canon’s Thursday night music series!

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Henry Gluck and Jeffrey Katzenberg celebrate UCLA Health and MFTP. 8 901 Strada Vecchia Update Hadid’s megamansion 30 feet taller than allowed by code? See page 12

George Christy, Page 6 The Holy Roller of Rhythm and Blues, Along With The Big Daddy Of Funk, James Brown Influenced Modern Hip Hop Artists And Recorded 16 Number One R&B Singles In His Career Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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ing, when Metro previously attempted to get a Memorandum of Agreement passed, Fox indicated to Council that the redlined draft agreement did not show all the provisions that were incorporated “further back in the document.” (see ‘METRO DENIED’ page 7)

Unfunded Liability Will Never Go Away: Residents, You Are On The Hook

spending the bulk of his time doing what he loves, he is completely committed to remaining with the BHUSD through the length of his current contract which lasts until 2018.

In anticipation of the new school year, The Courier visited Woods in his district office, during which time he shared how he plans to inspire, shape and better Beverly Hills students.

Here is the exclusive interview:

Part one in a series exploring the link between fiscal responsibility and civic mismanagement

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills is staring down the barrel of a $152.5 million unfunded pension liability in what is likely the most meddlesome fiscal dilemma confronting the City in its Cen-

(see ‘GARY WOODS’ page 19)

tennial year.

That number, which City Treasurer Eliot Finkel said dates from Mar. 31, could skyrocket.

“Ultimately it’s going to be the taxpayer that pays for it,” (see ‘PENSIONS’ page 15)

Beverly Hills City Employees The Courier Moves To Offered Raises, Council To Vote Kenquest Building On Canon

By Matt Lopez The Beverly Hills Courier settled in this week at its new office at the Kenquest Building on Canon Drive.

The new address for The Courier is 499 N. Canon Drive, Suite 100. Beverly Hills, CA. 90210.

Visitors are encouraged to come by the new building and say hi and of course, drop off DBAs, buy ads or conduct any other business. The Courier’s phone and fax numbers remain the same.

The move was the vision of The Courier’s late chairman Paula Kent Meehan, who pur-

A Courier Exclusive

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills taxpayers may well be footing an 11 percent raise for City employees as a result of offers that went out this week to all five non-safety associations. However, according to City Attorney Larry Weiner, the earliest the public will become aware of the details and have a chance to speak up will be Aug. 12.

“There are offers out,” he confirmed. “There are discussions that are going on. We have heard back from some of these associations.”

Robin Nahin, director at City Employees Associates, told The Courier that the Beverly Hills Con-

fidential and Supervisors Associations planned to drop its July 7 Public Employment Relations Board complaint as a result of the offer.

“The City made an offer to clients that is acceptable,” she said.

The two associations lodged a complaint alleging that the City of Beverly Hills had violated fair negotiation practices after the City Council voted 3-2 to reject the employees agreements on June 24.

Previously, the Council voted 4-1 to accept the agreement on May 20. (see ‘CITY EMPLOYEES RAISE’ page 14)

Beverly Hills Taxpayers To Get Another Water Rate Increase

By Victoria Talbot As City employee salaries go up, so do the financial burdens the City of Beverly Hills will ask of its taxpaying residents.

The City Council agreed to a two percent water rate increase Tuesday that would go into effect in September. These rates will only be in effect for one year; drought conditions and other factors mean that another raise may be just around the corner.

Trish Rhay, assistant director of Public Works, presented the

rate increase recommendation.

At present, explained Rhay, the City receives 90 percent of its water from the Metropolitan Water District (MWD); ten percent is from the City’s water treatment plant, which operates five days a week for optimal performance.

MWD is set to mark up its water charge to Beverly Hills to about five percent in 2014 and around three percent in 2015, the City’s Assistant Director of Administrative Services Noel Marquis told (see ‘WATER RATES’ page 18)

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Howard Fisher was voted chair of the Beverly Hills Planning Commission.

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By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills Unified School District Superintendent Gary Woods is today further from the classroom than he has ever been in his long and prestigious career.

Indeed, the BHUSD leader estimated that just 20 percent of his time goes to school oversight.

Woods said he spends just as much time on legal issues, splitting the remainder of his time between facilities and staff issues.

Despite the fact that Woods, who is just beginning his fourth year as superintendent, is not

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chased the newspaper earlier this year and always intended to move it into her Kenquest building.

The building, built in the 1960s by George Elkins, replaced what had previously been the Southern Pacific and Pacific Electric Railway Station at that same location.

In those days, the entire strip of Santa Monica through Beverly Hills consisted of railroad. Across the street, where The Wallis now sits, was the Beverly Hills Station, built in 1896, serving as a Southern Pacific and Pacific Electric (see ‘COURIER MOVES,’ page 9)

THE “IT” COUPLE —Chris Pratt stars in Guardians of the Galaxy, anticipated as a blockbuster with its opening this weekend. He and wife Anna Faris joined the many during the Hollywood premiere at the Dolby Theatre.

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE: August 7, 2014 TIME: 9:00 AM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard LOCATION: City Council Chambers Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its SPECIAL meeting on Thursday, August 7, 2014, will hold a public hearing beginning at 9:00 AM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider the following: Zone Text Amendment. A request for a Zone Text Amendment to amend the Beverly Hills Municipal Code regarding development standards for lot line adjustments. Currently, lot line adjustments may only be requested when the properties involved comply with the City’s minimum lot standards or the lots are existing, legally nonconforming and the requested adjustment will result in either a decrease or no change in the degree of existing nonconformity. If approved, the Zone Text Amendment would establish a process to allow adjacent lots that are nonconforming with respect to site area to adjust property lot lines so that one property would increase in site area and one property would decrease in site area; and Lot Line Adjustment. A request for a Lot Line Adjustment for the properties located at 1021 North Beverly Drive and 1054 Shadow Hill Way. As proposed, the property line between the two sites would be adjusted resulting in approximately 12,000 square feet of site area being removed from the 1054 Shadow Hill Way property and added to 1021 North Beverly Drive property.

The proposed Zone Text Amendment and Lot Line Adjustment have been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City, and have been determined to be exempt from CEQA pursuant to Article 5, Section 15061 (b)(3) of the Guidelines, which states that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

Since the proposed Zone Text Amendment and Lot Line Adjustment would not result in physical changes to the property other than the relocation of property lines, no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment exists, and therefore, the project is exempt from CEQA. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission.

According to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the Commission's action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Shena Rojemann, Associate Planner in the Planning Division at 310.285.1192 or by email at srojemann@beverlyhills.org.

Application materials associated with the project are on file with the Community Development Department and can be reviewed by any interested person. Please contact the project planner listed above to schedule an appointment to view the application materials. Appointments should be scheduled 72 hours in advance to ensure the documents are available for viewing.

Approved as to form: Ryan Gohlich, Senior Planner

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Howard Fisher Elected New Planning Commission Chair

By Victoria Talbot Howard Fisher is the new chair of the Beverly Hills Planning Commission. Fisher has served on the Planning Commission since Dec. 2011 and his term extends to Dec. 2017.

Fisher is no stranger to serving on Beverly Hills commissions. Prior to the Planning Commission, he served six years on the Public Works Commission and 1-1/2 years on Traffic and Parking. “I was CITY COUNCIL 60-SECOND SHOUT OUT TO AUDI BEVERLY HILLS – On hand (from left): Vice Mayor Julian Gold; Mayor Lili Bosse; Audi General Manager Michael Bradford; The Foundation B.H. President Ronit Stone, Councilmembers Willie Brien, Nancy Krasne, and John Mirisch; and The Foundation Board Member Jean Huang. Audi of Beverly Hills has been a strong supporter of Beverly Hills schools, having donated more than $100,000.

11th Annual Beverly Hills International Music Festival Kicks Off Today At Temple Emanuel

By Laura Coleman The 11th annual Beverly Hills Musical Festival opens today at Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills.

This year’s season, which continues through Aug. 10 with performances at the temple and Greystone mansion, will kick off with tonight’s concert celebrating the Centennial of Beverly Hills.

Among the featured events

this year is a concert of Jewish composers, the music of Austria, a concert featuring music of Glinka, Chopin, Vladigerov, Albright and Chausson. and a showcase of young musicians.

Festival founder and artistic director Gregory Cherninsky said the music festival is renowned for bringing world class musicians together with promising young talent to learn and perform.

This year features some 45 participants from Taiwan, Korea, Canada, and the U.S. who will learn from international musical stars including Oleh Krysa, Daniel Hung, JeanDavid Coen, Miroslava Panayotova, Inna Faliks and YuhChyuan Wand.

For more information, visit: www.bhmusicfestival.org.

Tickets for each concert are $30 each.

CENTENNIAL ROSE–Beverly Hills artist Marcella Ruble (pictured) and the Virginia Robinson Gardens received a proclamation from the City for Ruble's illustration of the Beverly Hills Centennial Rose and the gardens' generosity in nurturing the Centennial Rose.

The exquisite peach and crimson rose is unique for the City's Centennial celebration.

Beverly Hills City Council Votes For Urgent Hillside Ordinance To Prohibit Pad Expansions

By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday to prohibit the expansion of level pad areas in the hillside area of the City and place a 45-day moratorium on grading to create level pad areas. Level pad areas “by-right,” extend the allowable square footage for a residential home as expressed in the current Hillside Ordinance.

The proposed ordinance was presented at Tuesday’s City Council meeting after Planning Commission Chair Howard

Fisher called a special meeting on Thursday, when the commission passed the ordinance unanimously.

Though Trousdale is hillside, it was built as a single development with significant restrictions already in place.

The interim ordinance “prohibits the expansion of the level pad area of lots in the Hillside area of the City to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community and afford the City the opportunity to study potential revisions to its hillside area grading and re-

taining wall standards.”

Through current standards, terracing a slope property can achieve greater square footage because home size is determined by the amount of level pad area, which does not have to be contiguous.

“The Planning Commission wants to reach out to the community to explore whether there is an appetite for oversight and design review,” said Fisher. The commission will hold public meetings to explore this. (see ‘HILLSIDE ORDINANCE’ page 9)

Howard Fisher

recruited from Traffic and Parking to come to Planning, “ he said, “It’s kind of the premier (see ‘HOWARD FISHER’ page 14)

LUCKY LOUIE–Louie is a 2-year old, 9-pound, playful, Maltese pup. It is unclear why someone would leave him at the highest kill shelter in California. Luckily for Louie, ShelterHopePetShop.org came to his rescue, just minutes from death row. Those interested in adopting this sweet boy may contact Kira Lorsch at 4Dogs@RHLGroup.com or Shelter Hope at 805-379-3538.

Anonymous Employee Charges City With ‘Unfair Practices’

By Victoria Talbot In a letter bearing a return address identical to The Courier's own former address, an anonymous sender informed the newspaper that two of the City of Beverly Hills' employee groups – the Beverly Hills Con-

fidential Employees Association and the Beverly Hills Supervisors Association, have charged the City of Beverly Hills with unfair practices after the City Council voted 3-2 to reject the employees (see ‘ANONYMOUS LETTER’ page 18)

Karen Christiansen Lawsuit Update The trial in the case of Strategic Concepts and Karen Christiansen vs. Beverly Hills Unified School District is headed to Central Civil West after L.A. County Superior Court Judge Rolf M. Treu determined Monday that the time for trial is expected to exceed three weeks. The date for the trial is not known at this time.

City Likely To Reimburse BHUSD For Seismic Study, Security

By Laura Coleman The City Council is expected to vote to reimburse the Beverly Hills Unified School District roughly $1.5 million at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday for costs associated to seismic investigations at El Rodeo and Security Resource Officers (SROs).

At the July 24 City/School Liaison meeting, BHUSD consultant Tim Buresh said the cost of seismic investigations would not exceed $662,000. The City

Council previously said they were amendable to reimbursing the district for the work after it was discovered that key core samples at 9900 Wilshire were destroyed. At the time, Buresh told the council he estimated associative costs could stretch to $1 million.

Buresh said the investigation, which would be useful for the City for decades to come, demonstrated that the Hollywood and Santa Monica faults (see ‘CITY REIMBURSEMENT’ page 14)

ANNIVERSARY–Karen Murphy O’Brien and Brett O’Brien flank Peninsula Beverly Hills Managing Director Offer Nissenbaum at their Murphy O’Brien Public Relations 25th anniversary celebration.

Nearly 200 friends, clients and media attended the event in the courtyard of the company’s office.

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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> VIGIL– A community vigil was held last week, gathering around 150 people near the corner of Pico and Wetherly, mourning the four dozen IDF soldiers killed in the process of stopping Hamas’ attacks on Israeli civilians.

Mati Cohen, who organized the vigil, said another is planned for Sunday at 9040 W. Pico Blvd. from 8 p.m.- 2 a.m.

Bel-Air Resident Takes L.A. Councilman Koretz To Task Following Accident with Truck

By Victoria Talbot A Bel-Air resident has challenged Los Angeles 5th District Councilman Paul Koretz to take measures to protect the health and safety of the Bel Air neighborhood following a horrendous accident involving a construction truck on Stone Canyon Road.

The Courier has obtained a copy of a letter from a resident who swerved to avoid a speeding truck traveling south on Stone Canyon, narrowly missing her vehicle. When she awoke, her car “was upside down on the road. As I had swerved HARROWING ACCIDENT– The pictured black BMW was right to avoid the oncoming truck, my overturned during a nasty accident last month on Stone car slammed into the back rear corner of Canyon Road in Bel-Air involving a construction truck, which a truck parked illegally under a tree on was allegedly speeding traveling south on Stone Canyon. (see ‘BEL-AIR ACCIDENT’ page 9)

Craig Shelly Jewelry Sparkles In Beverly Hills

By Laura Coleman Craig Shelly Beverly Hills, the new jewelry boutique at 9627 Brighton Way, is hoping to embed itself in the community. From this week’s “Walk with the Mayor,” where the store distributed about a hundred $100 gift cards to all those who stopped in, to a pledge to donate to Beverly Hills’ police, fire and schools, founder Craig Shah is determined to bring heart to the City.

Indeed, the boutique’s signature “Hearts on Fire” line of diamonds, which Shah boasts are “the world’s most perfectly cut diamond,” features a series of hearts formed from the precise geometric cuts.

“This is about romance,” Shelly said. “Our jewelry, our diamonds, speak to our passion.”

Founded on the idea that expressions of love can be meaningful and affordable, high school sweethearts Craig and Shelly Shah created a line of exclusive engagement rings that delivered on that promise.

Today, in addition to inspired engagement rings, Craig Shelly CRAIG SHELLY–Sweethearts offers an exclusive line of handmade jewelry manufactured in since high school, once married, L.A., luxury timepieces, handbags and the Pandora collection.

Craig and Shelly Shah created a For more information, visit: www.craigshelly.com. line of engagement rings.

BHHS To Hire First Fulltime Athletic Director In L.A. County

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills High School is expected to become the first public school district in the county to hire a fulltime athletic director following board approval on Tuesday.

It’s a big deal, said Board VP Brian Goldberg, who was on the panel to interview candidates. He said the board would vote on Aug. 5 on whether to hire one of two internal candidates which the panel is recommending.

“It’s a fulltime gig, there’s no question about it,” Goldberg said.

Among the director’s purview will be oversight of 56 teams, coaches and the City’s JPA. Depending on which candidate the board approves, the position will either be fourfifths or five-fifths.

The board voted in May to create the position following the retirement of Jason Newman, who split the two-fifths position with Vonzie Paysinger.

“Half our student body is on at least one team and our athletic department is supported by a budget over $1 million per year,” Superintendent Gary Woods said.

Beverly Hills To Participate In National Night Out August 5

By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills will join cities across the country in hosting the annual National Night Out, celebrating the City's First Responders. This began in 1984 to promote neighborhood camaraderie, police-community partnerships and crime prevention activities.

The family-friendly event will be from 6-9 p.m. on Rexford Drive between the Beverly Hills Public Library and the Fire Department. Events and displays include:

Police SWAT and K-9 units, fire department exhibits, campfire songs and storytelling by the Beverly Hills Library and Community Services staff, crime prevention information, CPR display from Beverly Hills CPR, Cedars-Sinai health screening, disaster, health and safety information and Safe-TProof quake cottage Food trucks will also be present, to add to the fun. The entire community is welcome.

The event is free and parking is available at the Rexford and Crescent parking structures.

THE BEATLES ARE BACK... SORT OF– Hey Jude! Beatles impersonator the Four Fabs, featuring two of the original members of “Beatlemania” will play “Concerts on Canon” on July 24.

Summer In Beverly Hills Means Concerts, Pickles And More

By Victoria Talbot Deli Lovers Unite! Sunday is the “Big Pickle” as Pickle Fest returns to Beverly Hills!

The celebration of the 20th annual pickle-making contest begins at 9 a.m. Contestants will bring on their dills and their dukes for a very serious competition for the finest briny treat around!

Sponsored by the City's own Nate 'N Al's deli, the pickles “ground zero” in this town, the event features games, crafts, puckering contests, and

more.

Thursday, Aug. 7 will mark the final event in the Summer Concert Series at Beverly Canon Park featuring the acoustic rock band Dakota.

The sets begin at 6:15 and 7 p.m. The concert is free and all are welcome. Parking is available at the Beverly Canon parking structure.

For more information on movie showings, farmers market celebrations and other summer fun, visit www.bhcourier.com.

JBBSLA Rising Stars Gala To Honor Ahmanson And Salke

CHINESE DELEGATION VISITS BEVERLY HILLS CITY HALL–Mayor of Walnut Mary Su has been hosting a delegation from Shenzhen, China. As she is a valued local partner in the Conference and Visitors Bureau’s local China marketing efforts, she wanted to bring the group to Beverly Hills to meet Mayor Lili Bosse. The group met in the City Council’s chambers and enjoyed a briefing by Mayor Bosse followed by an engaging Q&A session for both mayors. Su is pictured to Bosse’s right, wearing silver.

By John L. Seitz The “2014 Rising Stars Gala – The Big Bash” benefit of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles will be Oct. 24 at The Beverly Hilton.

Honorees will be William H. Ahmanson, president of the Ahmanson Foundation (Walt Disney “Man of the Year” Award; Jennifer Salke, presi-

dent of NBC Entertainment (Sherry Lansing Award); and The Hollywood Reporter (Trailblazer Award).

Tickets begin at $500 with proceeds to support BBBSLA’s mission to provide children facing adversity with adult mentors. For information, call 323-904-4400 or visit www.BBBSLA.org.

GEORGE CHRISTY

George Christy

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Producers Mick Jagger and Brian Grazer

Chadwick Boseman plays James Brown in Get on Up. Based on the incredible life story of the Godfather of Soul, the film creates a fearless look inside the music, moves and moods of Brown, taking audiences on the journey from his impoverished childhood to his evolution into one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.

We

figured it had to

happen.

We wondered when.

Especially

after box office winners such as Johnny Cash’s Walk The Line with Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon (2005) … Ray Charles’ Ray starring the Oscar-winning Jamie Foxx (2004) …

Last

year, finally, Universal acknowledged The Hardest Working Man in Show Business, a/k/a The Godfather of Soul, with a long-overdue greenlight.

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Celebrity Photo/Scott Downie

ad you missed this lifetime of footstompin’ energy and sexual tease, you may now play catch-up with the electrifying power of the late James Brown’s hedonistic song and dance.

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Romeo Beckham, Legend Award Recipient David Beckham and Cruz Beckham during the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Sports Awards 2014 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion

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tarring C h a d w i c k Boseman as James Brown, Get On Up opens today in wide release from Universal P i c t u r e s .

Produced by Brian Grazer (A Beautiful Mind, Eminem’s 8 Mile) with the Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger, who ‘fesses up that he,

Mick, “became a lifelong fan after seeing James perform at the Apollo Theater in Harlem …

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watched James do the splits, and thought, ‘Well, I’m not doing that,’ but I’m not ashamed to say I borrowed other moves. He was brilliant.

The best moves, amazing voice, amazing grooves … he really knocked you out.”

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he Venetian Room in San Francisco’s Fairmont Hotel is where we met James after a powerhouse performance where he had the floor on fire.

Even then, years ago, we mentioned that a biopic is deserving of his voluptuous life. He doubted anyone would want to portray him. We made a suggestion or two, which he liked and added: “Let’s talk about this again, someday.”

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e’re counting on joining Get On Up’s early bird viewers at our neighborhood cinema, and suspect that love will fill the air. As it did at the fabled Apollo Theater premiere in Harlem where Martha Stewart was photographed delivering standing ovations with the crowd.

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et On Up’s directed by Southerner Tate Taylor, who owns and lives in the Wyolah Plantation near Jefferson County, Mississippi.

Tate helmed The Help, budgeted at $25 million and grossing $170 million. Filmed in and around Natchez, Mississippi, Get On Up cost $30 million.

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irthed during the Depression era of the early ’30s in that Magnolia State of Georgia, James, during his teen years, wrapped his unique

voice around gospel songs (as many superstar black entertainers have in their youth.)

Soon enough he came into his own within that world of blues and jazz in the Aykroyd as James juke joints of the Dan Brown’s manager ‘chitlin circuit,’ as Universal’s John Butler informs in his excellent press notes.

Jill Scott as James Brown’s wife DeeDee

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ohn describes the signature moves and grooves of a man obsessed. James’ first hit single, Please, Please, Please, jumped to Number One in 1956. “His voice swooped and soared, screeched and growled, and he’d pivot from tender to dangerous in a heartbeat.” More hits followed: Try Me; Out Of Sight; and Night Train.

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hen later, Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag; Say It Loud – I’m Black And I’m Proud; It’s A Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World; countless more.

Viola Davis as James Brown’s mother, Susie

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he Holy Roller of rhythm and blues, also the Big Daddy of funk, James influenced hip-hop artists such as Dr. Dre, LL Cool J, Wu-Tang Clan, Bootsey Collins of the Funkadelics, etc. He recorded 16 Number One singles on Billboard’s R&B charts, and, frankly, his weathered lived-in face would seem in place alongside the American Presidents carved out of Mount Rushmore. Alright, just kidding.

Online at www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy

Octavia Spencer as James Brown’s Aunt Honey

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Councilmember Nancy Krasne addressed Fox personally. “Don’t ever lie to me again.

I won’t lie to you and I expect the same courtesy.”

The draft referred to “exhibits” which were not contained in the agenda. “Where are the exhibits? “she asked.

“Don’t give me a document that’s not complete.”The Beverly Hills City Council has rejected the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Metro for the Utility Relocation Phase of the Westside Subway Extension for a third time for many of the same reasons as they have rejected it in the past.

“We knew that this was a work in progress,” said City Manager Jeff Kolin. “We ask for your forbearance. We did not have time to update the exhibits.”

The City also agreed to enter into a contract with Consultant Cordoba Corporation for engineering and transportation planning support services for the duration of the project.

In a sometimes contentious discussion, councilmembers made clear their concerns that the City staff did not do their due diligence in representing the City’s interests in negotiations with MTA and that the draft MOA presented to them was incomplete and insufficient.

Metro attorney Debra Fox, special counsel for this project, represented MTA. Fox said she was “confident” that the MOA was sufficient, seeking only to determine if the City preferred daytime work or nighttime work.

One sticking point, among many, was the offer of a $250,000 fund provided by Metro for a business mitigation fund that would be for the 3year duration of the project.

On July 1, the City was presented with an MOA from Metro that redlined the draft presented by the City of Beverly Hills, leaving very little of the City’s original draft. The City Council forcefully expressed their disappointment with MTA and soundly rejected their alternative MOA. The City went back into negotiations with Fox to represent Metro for yet another draft.

On Tuesday, the City Council was presented with an asyet incomplete draft and poor supporting documents. However, City Engineer Mark Cuneo pointed out that the staff had provided a ”summary” of the key issues.

August 1, 2014 | Page 7 Among those who addressed the public comments, Board of Education member Lewis Hall came to “warn” the council that “they are not trustworthy,” and to make an agreement that you can actually enforce to protect our neighborhoods and businesses.”

Andy Sywak, director of community affairs, spoke in favor of approving the project.

The chamber maintains that their members support the Subway Extension. Sivak expressed the chamber’s position that the City should enable maximum work hours to hasten completion of the project.

Rabbi David Baron of the Temple of the Arts and the Saban Theatre. Baron expressed, “Major concerns” following his reading of the draft for the Saban Theatre.

The theatre is on the state, national and local register of historic properties. Rabbi Baron has met with City staff to express their concerns and hired consultant Tim Buresh, to help them protect the theatre and the neighborhood. “Our frustration today is that despite all of that effort on our part, this MOA does not contain a single significant protection for the Saban of for our neighborhood.”

The City Council raised many issues related to the protection of the Saban, sound mitigation, parking, pedestrian access and the Business Mitigation Fund, a 24-hour hotline with a human response.

For example, Fox proudly stated that Metro would provide a $250,000 Business Mitigation Fund for the duration of the project, projected to be at least 30 months. “$250,000 is a half day at Neiman Marcus,” said Krasne. “That sounds like its just a placeholder for something that goes on for 42 months,” said Mirisch.

The Saban was of serious concern to all the councilmembers, including parking, pedestrian access, business mitigation, subsidence issues, an aging congregation, parking, access, noise and even the configuration, which places the utility box beneath the sidewalk in front of the theatre.

“I actually don’t know where to start at 11:45,” remarked Vice Mayor Julian Gold.”

Every councilmember expressed disappointment.

Mirisch said the Saban use the treatment of Disney Hall for a “template” as to how Metro should treat the Saban.

The MOA will go back to City staff and Metro for further negotiations.

Questions? Comments? Concerns?

The Courier loves to hear from its readers. Call us at 310-278-1322 or send us an e-mail at mlopez@bhcourier.com. Don’t forget to mark down our new address: 499 N. Canon Dr., Suite 100, Beverly Hills, CA. 90210

TO SEE AND BE SEEN POWER HOUSE— Henry Gluck and Jeffrey Katzenberg (left) celebrate the new partnership of UCLA Health and the Motion Picture Television Fund at the Sunset Tower.

Pictured right (from left): Ruta Lee and Webb Lowe; David Feinberg; Eugene Washington; John Ptak; Margaret Black with Tracey & Arline Gluck; Hawk Koch, Laurie Gray, and Steve Gordon.

Courier Photos by Laura Coleman

YUKA STYLE BH REOPENS–More than 100 attended the reopening celebration at Yuka Style BH, 9960 S. Santa Monica Blvd.

Owner Yuka Takahashi (left) welcomes Anolan of Luxe World TV and actress Bai Ling (right) to her salon (www.yukastylebh.com) which specializes in custom beauty makeovers. Photo by Charly Azoulay

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Assistant Director/Community Planner Jonathan Lait highlighted projects that have been a challenge in Planning.

One home at 1201 Laurel Way achieved significant floor space through a series of terraces and retaining walls that are highly significant architectural features on the hillside. Because of the current formula that determines wall height, some of the retaining walls are 15 feet in height.

The City does not have design review in the hillsides because of the irregular lots and slope variations. But several projects have come before the commission in recent years that have pushed the envelope, generating questions about design review, pad size expansion and retaining walls.

“There is no design review on the hillsides. Several past mayors have talked about it,” said Fisher.

“It’s a question of a tipping point,” said Vice Mayor Julian Gold. “The dialogue continues for years on end and it comes to a head . . . This has to be studied to preserve the things that this community holds dear.”

One home on Miradero Road renewed concerns that have been festering for years. The structure includes an aboveground basement that is unimproved. However, the residence meets or exceeds the permitted floor area. The owner wishes to improve the space with a home gym, laundry room and a bath.

The home is situated so that the front, back and side of the property are exposed on Miradero and Schuyler Roads, and Calle Vista Drive. To conform, the home would require significant terrace walls to achieve additional level area.

With retaining walls on the three streets, “it would totally change the nature and character of the neighborhood,” said Fisher.

The ordinance addresses significant aspects of the General Plan, including that Hillside Development and Neigh-

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depot. That site later became the Beverly Hills Post Office.

Meehan purchased the four-story office suites in 1994 and modernized it.

The roof area features a beautiful zen garden with a pond.

Look for the Beverly Hills Courier sign going up on the building soon.

The Courier originally called 8840 W. Olympic Blvd. home since publisher emeritus March Schwartz founded the newspaper and bought that property in

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the right side of the narrow road, causing me to lose control and my car to flip over.”

She awakened to find herself at the UCLA emergency room.

“The letter is self-explanatory,” said Bel-Air Homeowners Alliance President Fred Rosen. “There are just too many trucks in the hills with the existing projects and the fact is that actuarially, someone is going to get hurt.

“Because the city (of Los Angeles) approves all projects as one-off and not in their totality, we are now looking at how to put 400 people into a Chevy Volt. Someone is going to get hurt. What is it going to take for the City to wake

August 1, 2014 | Page 9 borhood Identity.

The ordinance reads: “The City Council finds and determines that there is an immediate threat to the public health, safety, or welfare and that expanding the level pad area of lots in the Hillside Area of the City through grading and construction of retaining walls would result in that threat to the public health, safety or welfare . . . through inappropriate increases in mass and scale of development, degradation of natural hillside contours and neighborhood identity, increased construction impacts, and slope destabilization . . . The City Council finds that it is necessary that this ordinance take effect immediately to prevent such harm.”

The prohibition reads, “No level pad area of any lot in the Hillside Area of the City shall be expanded, including through grading, construction of retaining walls, or any combination thereof.”

The City Council passed the ordinance with a 4-1 vote, the minimum requirement for an urgent ordinance.

Councilman Willie Brian did not feel the ordinance was “urgent.” Brian feared “unintended consequences that could be substantial. It hasn’t hit the threshold for me,” he said.

The final ordinance included an exemption for any project that has obtained approvals prior to July 29, or for which discretionary approvals have been given or when a building permit was filed prior to that date. Also exempted are projects for which, prior to the date, the Planning Commission has commenced a hearing to consider a discretionary approval or legislative approval as an alternative to allow the expansion of floor area without the expansion of the level pad area.

“I thought it was an outstanding compromise that will preserve those with projects pending or in process while allowing the opportunity to review and work through the potential remedies,” said Fisher.

The ordinance is in affect immediately.

1965. After 35 years, The Courier moved to 9100 Wilshire Blvd. in July 2013 before moving to Kenquest exactly one year later.

“It’s exciting for all of us at The Courier to be right in the middle of Beverly Hills, and of course I look out the window of my office at the old Beverly Hills Post Office which has been re-named in honor of Paula Kent Meehan, who made an extremely generous donation to The Wallis.” Courier President/Publisher Marcia Hobbs said.

“I’m sure the staff will be happy to have you join them for a cup of coffee up on our glorious rooftop.” up?”

The letter describes the brazen parking violations: “trucks park illegally in ‘no-parking’ zones and they do so directly in front of the signs prohibiting parking,” she writes.

“Trucks run rampant at high speeds, often not stopping at stop signs, not yielding when required and terrorizing the neighborhood. Our streets are in horrible condition after years with thousands of these trucks traveling with heavy loads,” she writes, reminding the councilman that there are no sidewalks to accommodate pedestrians when trucks park illegally.

“You are responsible for the safety and well-being of the residents in our community. . . Someone is going to get hurt, badly or worse.”

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

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Resident & Saxophonist Michael Lington To Showcase Magic In The Moonlight–A Delight Hits From Latest Album At Long Beach Jazz Festival A brilliant Chinese magician, Wei Ling Soo, is one of the Jerry Cutler dented 16 weeks; and the secMichael Lington is a busy world’s best illusionists. In priond single, Uptown Groove, guy. He’s a saxophonist with a vate life he is, Stanley Crawford on Film was released to contemporary burgeoning music career that’s (Colin Firth), a somber, gaining him recognition and fans, and an entrepreneur with his own line of wine and cigars.

His eighth studio recording Soul Appeal was released to acclaim earlier this year and numbers from it climbed up the charts.

He will sample selections for fans at the Long Beach Jazz Festival, Saturday, Aug. 9 at Rainbow Lagoon Park on the backside of the Long Beach

Michael Lington

Convention Center on Shoreline Drive.

For his latest album, he wanted to get in touch with his love of American rhythm and blues and soul.

Growing up in Copenhagen, Lington was a teenager when he discovered, and was influenced by, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Sam Cooke and Wilson Pickett.

Jazz fans will hear the title track from the album, which has been #1 on the Groove Jazz Music Chart for an unprece-

jazz radio last week where it’s been getting lots of air play.

“It’s exciting to be embraced by radio,” says Lington.

“Hearing your songs on the radio never gets old.”

Lington, who became a citizen in 2008, came to America in 1990, “with just a suitcase and my sax. My dream was to be a working musician and live in L.A. I was 21 and thought I was prepared. I soon saw that the level of musicianship and artistry is so high here.” So he started practicing hours a day.

By 1996, Lington had his first record contract with Nu Groove, and has been with several companies since.

For Soul Appeal, his first album with a live band, Lington and Barry Eastmond wrote more than 40 songs, “working to recreate that authentic 1966 vibe.”

The result is nine originals described as “vibrant, hip and contemporary yet drenched in retro cool.”

Steve Simmons. Read the full story at www.bhcourier.com, Entertainment.

pompous, argumentative Englishman. He is told of a clairvoyant (Emma Stone) who is not only beautiful, but possesses incredible psychic powers. Being and illusionist himself, Crawford doesn’t believe in clairvoyants and bets his friend that he will unmask her as a charlatan preying on the hopes and beliefs of susceptible old and wealthy people.

I loved the premise and enjoyed Magic In The Moonlight.

Was it as funny as other Woody Allen movies? No. Was it enjoyable? For this reviewer…. a resounding, yes.

Woody has, once again, written a terrific story enhanced

by his brilliant dialogue. Not every film has to be filled with “haha” moments. I think outstanding dialogue and its brilliant delivery by Colin Firth, one of cinema’s great actors, is far more enjoyable than the inane words being spoken in most of today’s films. The script moves seamlessly and although Firth and Stone are not perfectly paired as possible lovers, the story, set in the 1920s, catches the mood and reflections of a bygone era.

3 bagels out of 4 Jerry Ram Cutler, The Courier’s film critic, is rabbi at Creative Arts Temple.

Pritzkers To Host Ballet Benefit The American Ballet Theatre (www.abt.org) is presenting its annual “Stars Under The Stars” benefit performance Sept.

16 in the Beverly Hills home of Jeanne and Anthony Pritzker.

There will be a special performance by ABT principal dancers including Veronika Part, Hee Seo, and Cory Stearns.

Co-chairs of the event include Avery and Andy Barth, and Laura and Jamie Rosenwald.

Individual tickets are $750 with packages from $7,500.

For ticket information, call 323904-4400 or email rebecca@grantevents.com.

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The 5th Dimension is (from left): Willie Williams, Patrice Morris, founding member Florence LaRue, Floyd Smith and Leonard Tucker.

5th Dimension To Make Return Visit To The Saban Theatre Aug. 9 They’re back. After helping launch The Saban Theatre’s concert series last year, the beloved and celebrated music group The 5th Dimension is returning for a 7 p.m. concert, Saturday, Aug. 9. at the venue, 8440 Wilshire Blvd.

Friends, fans and the theatre were anxious to have them back. “A lot of people said, ‘We missed you last time and we want to see you. When are you coming back?’” reports founding member and lead vocalist Florence LaRue. So she and the four new members, Willie Williams, Leonard Tucker, Patrice Morris and Floyd Smith, are bringing back memories with Up, Up And Away, Stoned Soul Picnic, Last Night I Didn’t Get To Sleep, The Age Of Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine In and more.

In the audience for last year’s show were actor James Pickens Jr. (Grey’s Anatomy), singer/actor Pat Boone, and one of LaRue’s friends who brought her daughter and granddaughter. “There were three generations who all said they loved the show. I was honored by that,” says LaRue. “Plus, it’s a fun, feel-good show.”

That timelessness of the

music, the kind that people always remember where they were when then first heard it; “bridges the gap of races and ages,” says LaRue—we have fans from 8 to 80. They’ve kept us going all this time; and a lot of them have become friends.

“I treasure what the 5th Dimension is; and I respect that history and I don’t want to change that,” says LaRue, now celebrating her 50th year with the group. Her mission is to maintain the legacy and sound of the legendary ground “that was together for 10 wonderful years.”

So they’re using the original arrangements, with some more up-to-date and with a wider vocal range. She gives credit for the group’s distinctive sound to arrangers Bob and Rene DeKnight.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets range from $35 to $85 plus applicable fees. Those under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

For tickets, call 323-6550111. Information: www.sabantheatre.org.

—Steve Simmons. Read the full story at www.bhcourier.com, Entertainment.

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901 Strada Vecchia In Bel-Air Possibly 30-Feet Taller Than Code Allows

By Matt Lopez One of Bel-Air’s most notoriously large developments may be even taller than originally thought, and double the height that is allowed by city of Los Angeles Building Code.

In a new letter fired off Tuesday to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety and obtained by The Courier, Victor de la Cruz, the attorney for 901 Strada Vecchia neighbor Joseph Horacek, alleges that new studies done by the firm indicate that the property at 901 Strada Vecchia actually stands 67 feet high.

That is nearly double the Los Angeles Municipal Code’s 36foot height limit.

As previously reported by The Courier, celebrity megamansion developer Mohamed Hadid has come under fire from neighbors over the construction of 901 Strada Vecchia. Joseph Horacek, who lives directly below 901 Strada Vecchia, believes Hadid’s project has skirted numerous permit processes for grading and

other construction-related activity, and has continuously ignored “Orders to Comply” by the City of L.A. when certain violations were found. Two weeks ago, the LADBS stepped in based on Horacek’s formal appeal and shut down construction at the site, along with an intent to revoke previously approved permits.

Horacek’s latest letter to LADSB came just 24 hours before Hadid’s July 30 deadline to appeal the LADBS decision to revoke his permits. On July 24, Hadid submitted a “supplemental permit application” that asks for the ability to “resubmit licensed survey map, recheck building height and plan revisions to match site conditions” which would essentially ask for the ability to resubmit updated plans that reflect the unpermitted work that has been done at the site.

In the latest letter, Horacek’s attorney states: “No supplemental permit could possibly be issued by LADBS that would allow a 67-foot

structure to be build in the City’s hillside areas…The time for game-playing has ended, and the Permits must be revoked immediately.”

The claim is based on the alteration of what had been a previously approved 10-foot separation between the main house and the property’s pool deck structure, which is required by L.A. Municipal Code (the 10-foot separation between the main building and any accessory structure is required by LAMC).

Today, no separation exists between the two structures. A concrete roof has been constructed over the 10-foot separation, connecting the lower portion of the pool deck with pilings supporting the main house. A photo pulled off Hadid’s website shows what appears to be preparation to install concrete flooring in that enclosed area created by the roof connecting the two structures.

Horacek’s letter says this connection has “created a sin-

gle unified building on the site” which makes it no longer permissible under LAMC to consider two different heights for the project (one at the pool deck and one at the main home). The letter continues: “Instead, the project’s total overall height must be measured starting from the lowest finished or natural grade elevation located 5 feet from the edge of the pool structure, all the way to the highest elevation point of the main house’s roof structure.”

The grade elevations printed on 901 Strada Vecchia’s 2011 site plan list the lowest natural grade elevation as 5 feet from pool = 923.00; top of roof = 984.00, resulting in a project height of 61 feet.

However, Horacek’s attorney states in Tuesday’s letter that “because the applican’t s2011 plans misrepresented the site’s lowest grade elevation by the pool deck structure by approximately 6 feet, the true height of the as-constructed project is approximately 67 feet.”

LADBS spokesman Luke Zamperini confirmed Thursday to The Courier that 901 Strada Vecchia is “currently in compliance” with the order to stop work and confirmed that he has submitted revised documents which are currently being reviewed by LADBS. Zamperini confirmed that the plans will be reviewed by the same chain of command that previously approved Hadid’s permits, adding that the “difference is more scrutinty up the chain of command.

There will be oversight that wasn’t there before.”

Zamperini said no permits would be signed off on until “we’re satisfied with what they’ve submitted.”

Last week after LADBS shut down construction and levied an intent to revoke permits, Hadid told The Courier that he has “always worked within the city of L.A. Building Code” and that he is “committed to (working with the LADBS) and its senior inspectors.”

Owners Of 805 Linden Make Deal With The City To Sell Rather Than Landmark

By Victoria Talbot The owners of the first home slated for Beverly Hills Landmark status without owner approval have asked the City to end the Landmark process as they prepare to sell the residence, thus doing an end-run around the issue and avoiding a potentially sticky confrontation with City Hall.

The Cultural Heritage Commission is being asked by the owners to rescind its prior actions recommending Landmark Designation of the Caldwell residence, a Spanish Revival by Master Architect Wallace Neff because of their intention to prepare the property for resale.

The owner’s attorney, Steve Webb, reached out to the City this week prompting a special meeting off the Cultural Heritage Commission to discuss the proposal.

The commission has agreed to rescind its recommendations to City Council at the 12th hour, just days before the project was to come before council for a vote to landmark the residence.

The move effectively brings proceedings to a halt. Had the owners continued with their plans, the recommendation would have proceeded to City Council for a decision.

“No one wants a showdown at the council,“ said the City’s Urban Planner Bill Crouch.

The home has undergone some renovations in the front and back of the property, finally incurring a “stop work” order for work that was not permitted.

The unpermitted work included removal of the landscape in the front portion of the home, which is inside the purview of the historic preservation.

Landmark status applies to the por-

tion of the home that is in the public arena.

Webb, speaking for his clients, admitted that they had done some work that was unpermitted, but stipulated that his clients had pulled seven permits for the work that they had done.

“The request would end the present action today if you decide to rescind,” said the City’s urban planner, Bill Crouch.

Webb revealed that his clients had were in escrow on another house and that they would like to sell this one.

“The current owners are considering resale. They wish to work with City Staff to prepare the front yard and back y a r d , said Crouch.

“The work to be done on the property, the unpermitted work whcih has a stop work order will be remediated and put back as it was,” asked Commissioner Richard Waldo. “Work on the front yard would be monitored by the staff to meet the Secretary of the Interior standards for historic preservation?”

“The agreement is subject to Mr. Crouch’s approval and consultation for compatiblity,” replied Webb.

“My client has found another house. It was not done by a Master Architect and is in escrow. Their preference is to not to continue with the battle with respect to the commission’s recommendations. He is listing the property for sale.

The commission voted 3-1 with Commissioner Rebbeca Pynoos voting against rescinding the action. Lisa Greer was not present.

Pynoos did not feel that there was enough protection for the historic resource that all the commissioners agreed is a beautiful example of the fine early architecture of Wallace Neff.

805 LINDEN NO LONGER CONSIDERED FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION–Following a request by the owners, who have decided to sell the home, this Wallace Neff home will be removed from consideration for historic designation. The City Council was poised to landmark the residence without the consent of the owners. Owners have agreed to repair damages made.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION–The Courier receives emails each week with photos of illegal real estate signs througout the City. Please include in the subject the location of the sign. We send these snapshots to Beverly Hills Code Enforcement for follow up.

Please send your photos to vtalbot@bhcourier.com and we will forward them or to codeenforcement@beverl yhills.org

COLDWELL BANKER NORTH VS. SOUTH IN FOOD DRIVE COMPETITION–Two Coldwell Banker offices in Beverly Hils are competing to see which can bring in the most nonperishable food items to donate in the 2nd annual “Let’s Send Hunger Packing” food drive to benefit Move for Hunger.

Donations will help to feed over 1 million Southern California children. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is teaming with NorthStar Moving Company in a race to end hunger. NorthStar with either donate lunch for the entire office or donate $1,000 to the food bank in their name.

Anyone can donate nonperishable food items to either Beverly Hills North office at 301 N. Canon Dr. or Beverly Hills S. office at 166 N. Canon Dr. Pictured is Beverly Hills South Coldwell Banker Branch Manager Loren Judd making a donation.

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Weiner would not confirm if the proposal was the same one which has twice gone before City Council giving the associations a two-year contract with an 11-percent increase including an agreement that employees contribute to their pensions. If the proposal is the same, Weiner said the council would only be required to vote one time in open session, as opposed to two times if it’s a new offer.

A new ordinance adopted last December requires two readings of the bargaining agreements two weeks apart at City Council.

“At this point, it’s not appropriate to discuss content of the proposals,” he said. “I anticipate that the earliest that

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commission with some legislative aspects, review and administrative aspects, acting in a fact-finding function.”

The Courier sat down with Fisher to discuss what he sees as the most important issues as the new chair of the City’s Planning Commission.

“Probably the first issue is updating the R-1 standards and making them more contemporary,” said Fisher, referring to the single-family residential home standards (R-1). “For example, people want bigger, higher ceilings, and features no one ever envisioned, even 20 years ago.”

Fisher cited the example of game rooms, movie theater rooms, home gyms and doggie amenities.

“The nature of the home has changed quite a bit. We want to be sure to accommodate that,” Fisher expressed his concern that the City’s General Plan is respected but that its building standards also reflect current mores and trends.

When these standards were adopted, Americans averaged 1-2-cars per family. Today, says Fisher, most families have multiple vehicles for example, which creates parking issues. “Its not uncommon to have 4-5 cars per family,” he says. Sometimes families will block their own driveways to accommodate the vehicles.

“I would like to consider a mandate for a side setback to run the length of the property to park on.” The setback could be a formula determined by the number of bedrooms in the house.

“Beverly Hills is known as the ‘garden city’,” he says. “A garden city needs green in front and decent setbacks. A lot of people would love to put up gates, hedges and walls. What is the direction our City is taking for the foreseeable future? Our job is to implement the General Plan.” Fisher would like to prevent “over-building, that covers every square inch of the lot.”

To that end, the Planning Commis-

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do not connect in Beverly Hills.

“There may be active faults under the City, but they are not part of the Santa Monica system,” he said. “So far, the investigation is nothing but good news.”

At the liaison meeting, Mayor Lili Bosse and Councilman John Mirisch also said they were amenable to paying for half the cost of the BHUSD’s SRO program. The district currently employs five Evidence-Based, Inc. SROs and one

BEVERLY HILLS there would be [public] discussion, that this would come before the City Council, would be Aug. 12.”

The City Council previously rejected the second formal reading of five proposed Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Beverly Hills and the Municipal Employees Association, the Safety Support Association, Management and Professional Employees Association, Supervisors Association, the Confidential Employees Association and the Department Directors, Assistant Department Directors and Senior Management Employees. The total increased cost to the City would be $919,000 per year.

During that reading, Mayor Lili Bosse and Councilmember Nancy Krasne joined Vice Mayor John Mirisch in opposing the aggreements.

sion will be holding a public hearing to receive input on R-1 standards at 1p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7, following a regular commission meeting scheduled for 9 a.m. the same day. All stakeholders are invited to attend to better accommodate the public interests.

The second thing Fisher would like to work on is to bring design review in the hillside areas. The City’s Hillside Ordinance has some regulations, but nothing regarding design. As a rule, hillside lots are irregular to accommodate slopes and topography, “‘By-right’ you can build what you want,” said Fisher. He points out that the Trousdale area has separate regulations from the other hillside areas of Beverly Hills because Paul Trousdale built it as a single development with its own strict regulations. “Design review is not this commission’s calling,” he said, “but there should be some regulations.” Fisher would like to get public input to determine if that is what the community wants.

In an effort to pause hillside development that may be unsafe or out of character for the neighborhood, following his first meeting as Planning Commission chair, Fisher called a special meeting to discuss a proposed interim ordinance to stop pad expansion in the hillsides.

Fisher grew up in Beverly Hills and his roots run deep. He graduated from Beverly Hills High School (Class of ’69) and attended USC, spending his junior year in Paris, He graduated with a business degree and from there, he studied law at Southwestern and received a second law degree from Cambridge University.

Today, he practices tax law and estate law with his son, Alex, 31. Alex received his law degree at Emory University. Fisher is married to Francine, a Beverly Hills dental hygienist, for 36 years.

Their other son Merrick studied Hospitality Management at Boston University and now, he is a high-end men’s fashion designer and fashion blogger. The entire family lives in Beverly Hills. supervisor.

Following a recommendation by BHPD Chief David Snowden, Bosse and Mirisch advocated adding one additional SRO officer at the high school, for which the City would split the $120,000 cost.

“Schools are not 100-percent safe,” Snowden said. “The school that is most at risk...is the high school. The more security, the better.”

The district is asking to be reimbursed 50-percent of the $881,423 cost of the EBI Security program.

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he said.

In an effort to skirt new rules under the Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), the City is currently firming up contract negotiations with five non-safety employee associations that will most likely include a significant salary bump to offset the pension contributions the City has been paying for its employees - until now.

City Employees Associates Director Robin Nahin, who represents Beverly Hills Confidential & Supervisors Associations (two of the five currently in negotiations), told The Courier that her clients found the City’s current offer “acceptable.”

A previous agreement for non-safety employees that twice came before City Council represented a total increased cost to the City of $919,000 per year.

That agreement was for a two-year contract with an 11-percent raise and required employees to contribute the entire 8-percent of their annual salary to their own retirement plans as required under PEPRA. It did nothing to address the unfunded pension liability.

Because of PEPRA, City employees are required to contribute the entire 8percent of their annual salary to their own retirement plans, a contribution the City had been taking care of since 2000.

However, the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) can change the annual contribution percentage as it sees fit, making the City dependent on its returns.

Finkel said the dot.com bubble burst in March 2000 began the transfor-

mation of what was an $85 million excess to the $152.5 million liability that it is today. He estimated that in the next 10 to 15 years the City’s obligation would peak at around 50-percent of salaries to offset pension needs.

For the fiscal year ending June 2013, the City paid some $19 million towards pensions, which included $8.2 million for safety employees (police and fire) and $5.6 million for non-safety employees, in addition to contributing a total of $5.1 million to reduce the liability.

According to a presentation Chief Financial Officer Don Rhoads made to City Council in May, under current state law the City does not have the “buyout” option for pensions or the ability to switch new employees to defined contribution plans.

Rhoads proposed three options to blunt the growth in pension rates: (1) Make only the required pension payments each year; (2) Advocate at the state level for additional pension reform legislation; or (3) Make additional payments to reduce future pension rates.

Finkel said the core problem is that not only is the City required to stay with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), but it is also beholden to the decisions of a board that lacks “moral hazards” because it is not accountable to anyone.

“Assumptions by CalPERS definitely affect our obligations,” he said.

A better alternative, he suggested, would be if City employees would have could enter a retirement fund similar to a 401k, which would not leave the City at the whims of overly optimistic assumptions by a board with no oversight.

HOW DO YOU FEEL? Film Showing How Those With Autism Should Handle A Police Be Safe: The Movie, a film that answers the question, “what would a teen or adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) do in an encounter with the police,” will be screened as part of an event featuring safety activities with local police and sheriffs, from noon-2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 20 in the Veterans Memorial Building, Rotunda Room, 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City.

Described as a “video modeling tool,” the film teaches individuals with ASD to interact safely with the police in situation ranging from an every-

day encounter to an arrest.

All who attend the screening will receive a free copy of Be Safe, made possible by a donation from The Autism Society of Los Angeles and The California Wellness Foundation.

This is not a drop-off event.

Teens and adults with disabilities who require supervision must be accompanied and monitored by a parent or caregiver. Because of the serious nature of the subject matter, attendees must be at least 13.

Presenter Emily Hand, M.A. (see AUTISM,’ page 17)

Four Join UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation Board The Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation (JCCF), the fundraising arm of UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (JCCC), has welcomed four community leaders to its board of directors. “Each one brings professional expertise and a personal sense of mission to the fight to end cancer through research,” said Judith C. Gasson, JCCC director, professor of medicine and biological chemistry

and president of the foundation's board of directors.

• Carmen Copple is a cancer research advocate and support provider to individual cancer patients and caregivers. She has a master’s degree in public administration from the University of San Francisco. She has been an investor in many start-up firms and has served on a wide variety of business and (see ‘JONSSON,’ page 17)

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UCLA Scientist Receives CIRM Bridging Fund Award To Treat Blinding Eye Disorder Dr. Sophie Deng, a prominent clinician scientist at UCLA’s Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research, has been awarded a Bridging Supplement Award of $699,983 from the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), the state’s stem-cell agency, recognizing her cutting-edge, innovative research.

Deng, noted by CIRM as a leader in the field, is a corneal specialist and associate professor of ophthalmology at UCLA. She was one of only two California investigators to receive CIRM Bridging Fund grants. She was awarded a CIRM Early Translational II grant in 2010, totaling $1.6 million, for her project to regenerate functional human corneal epithelial progenitor cells to treat a blinding corneal disorder called limbal stem-cell deficiency (LSCD).

The new Bridge grant acknowledges the critical success of her project to-date and will provide the basis for new investigational drug applications to the FDA that will combine biology and engineering tools to efficiently expand and regenerate

UCLA clinician scientist Dr. Sophie Deng was recognized for her project to treat a blinding corneal disorder called limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD).

patient-specific limbal stem cells for transplantation to treat blindness through the initiation of human clinical trials.

“This award recognizes the need to bring this stem-cell treatment that is available in Europe to the U.S., and to standardize the treatment protocols, which will benefit patients around the world,” said Deng.

“I am grateful that CIRM has funded our research to the next stage of pre-clinical development, and excited for the future improvements in clinical outcome that is now possible for these treatments.”

Corneal diseases are the second leading cause of treatable blindness in the world and (see ‘DISORDER,’ page 17)

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more than 3.2 million people worldwide lose their sight from it. LSCD has been recognized as a major cause of significant visual loss and blindness in many common corneal disorders, such as chemical/thermal burn, keratopathy related to contact lens wear, and severe infection and inflammation.

“Supporting projects like these is what we were created to do,” said CIRM Chairman Jonathan Thomas. “Without us, this kind of work almost certainly would not get the funding it needs, and patients suffering from these conditions would be left without any hope that a therapy might one day help people suffering from these conditions.

The Bridging Fund Program provides supplemental funding in exceptional circumstances to investigators with an active CIRM award. This $12 million initiative enables the most promising CIRM-funded projects to continue without interruption.

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non-profit boards and lives in Pacific Palisades.

• John Lyddon is an Arizona State University alumnus and a retired oil industry executive (Nevada Refining Company). He supports various research efforts at UCLA, including the Broad Stem Cell Research Center, the Longevity Center and the Center on Aging.

He also has served on the UCLA Urology Advisory Board and resides in Corona del Mar. • Stephen Spector is senior VP and general counsel at The Macerich Company. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland and his law degree from Duke University. A past chair of the Cancer Support Community (West Valley to Santa Barbara), Spector lives in Brentwood.

• Manizheh Yomtoubian, in memory of her husband, founded the Neria Yomtoubian Foundation, which addresses pressing social concerns facing our community, especially its youth. She has a master’s degree in nursing from Boston University and lives in Newport Beach.

“We are pleased to welcome our new members to the board.” said Gasson. “Each of them has a personal commitment to raising funds for innovative research that will hasten discoveries that lead to more effective therapies for cancer patients everywhere.”

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On Good Teacher-Parent Relations; How To Spot A Bad Teacher Q. Dear Dr. Fran: How can I help develop a good relationship between my child and her new schoolteacher? Any suggestions will be much appreciated.

Christina A.

Dr. Fran Walfish Answers Your Questions

A. Dear Christina: The two most important things for a child beginning the new school year are to have a solidly good relationship with at least one (optimally two) friend and his teacher, in that order.

The younger the child the more important the relationship is with his teacher. The reason is to help the child with the ongoing separation process that continues beyond preschool and into kindergarten and the early elementary grades.

As your child matures, he or she need to be prepared for middle and high school, college, and adult life which involves being able to relate to superior authority figures whether we like them or not.

We’ve all had high-school teachers whom we couldn’t stand and/or thought didn’t like us. We simply don’t get to choose and are forced to get along with the teacher we’re assigned to.

That said, parents must be careful. The latest word I hear from teachers is that parents’ expectations are currently too high. They can’t bear their child experience any sort of slight or disappointment.

If Johnny, for instance, is not chosen as “Student of the Week” the teacher is called with a complaint and put on the spot with a demand for an explanation. If Susie is left out of Sally’s birthday invitation guest list, teacher gets a complaining, whining phone call.

It is crucial that parents maintain and nourish a positive relationship with teachers as well as children. Don’t be a pain in the neck to your child’s teacher and risk your child taking the brunt of it.

Be respectful to your child’s teacher’s time constraints.

Don’t try to grab the teacher before class ... they have too much to prepare and instruct the children.

At the beginning of the year, ask him or her their preferred way of communication.

Would they prefer you leave a telephone message “after” class, email, or send a note? Find out the proper protocol. Do not report your child’s teacher to the dean or principal. Give the teacher the courtesy of straight, open, honest communication first.

Be careful not to appear to be “kissing-up” and risk turning

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the teacher off. But, teachers work hard day in and day out.

They do appreciate an occasional gift of gratitude like homemade cookies, banana bread, or fresh fruit they can enjoy during their break time.

Q. Dear Dr. Fran: We are beginning a new school shortly and I would love to hear your ideas about how to know when your child has a bad teacher.

Paul R. A. Dear Paul: It is extremely difficult to get a child transferred out of one teacher’s classroom and placed in another once the school year has begun.

Most principals do everything possible to avoid transfers so as not to set a precedence.

Once they move one child a flood of other parents who hear about it make the same request/demand.

On the other hand, every one of us must figure out how to negotiate with different personalities including teachers we like and those we do not.

If the teacher is bearable and does not negatively penetrate your child’s self-esteem, do your best to help your child adjust, accommodate, and always remain respectful and courteous to his teachers.

Here are some serious signs to watch out for that certainly warrant open discussion with your school principal.

• Your child reports that the teacher screams and yells at all the kids (for any reason). There is no excuse for teachers losing it and modeling bad behavior in the classroom.

• Your child reports that the teacher has “favorites” and your kid is excluded.

• You look at your child’s homework and see that the curriculum is way behind typical protocol for that grade level.

• Your child informs you that the teacher does not lecture or facilitate class discussions.

He/she simply assigns quiet reading or individual solo deskwork to the kids during class lesson teaching time. This may indicate a psychological trauma the teacher is suffering from or pure laziness.

Dr. Fran Walfish is the author of The Self-Aware Parent at www.DrFranWalfish.com.

Send questions to franwalfish@gmail.com.

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• • • • • The Los Angeles Zoo proclaims today Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Day, with TMNT masks given free to the first 5,000 children ages 12 and under with paid admission.

In celebration of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies’ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles feature film in theaters Aug. 8, festivities also include a “fun facts” handout for all visitors spotlighting the zoo’s turtle and tortoise residents, Visitors will also enjoy a screening of the film’s trailer.

Hours for the zoo—in Griffith Park at the junction of the Ventura (134) and Golden State (5) freeways, 5333 Zoo Dr.—are 10 a.m. -6 p.m.

Parking is parking. For more information, call 323-644-6000 or visit www.lazoo.org.

• • • • • Local author Carol Jean Delmar will discuss her book about her parents immigration, Serenade: A Memoir Of Music And Love From Vienna And Prague To Los Angeles, 1927 To World War II, from noon-1:30 p.m. today at the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust, 100

S. the Grove Dr. (in Pan Pacific Park, next to The Grove and Farmers Market).

The illustrated talk will include a PowerPoint presentation of illustrations in the book including the last letter her great-aunt wrote from Theresienstadt.

Musical video excerpts described in the book will be shown, including a humorous aria from Rossini’s The Barber Of Seville, and lieder, including Franz Schubert’s Serenade, which gives the book its title.

Delmar will also sign copies of the book. For more information, call Jodi Shapiro at the museum, 323-651-3704.

• • • • • Artist, crafter and educator Leora Raikin will lead a free interactive lecture and class on African Folklore Embroidery, sponsored by the Ford Amphitheater, Find Your Space, from 10 a.m.-noon, Thursday, Aug. 7 at the amphitheater, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East.

Using colorful African threads and beads against a black background, Raikin will share chain stitch, French knot and beadwork techniques while discussing African life and culture.

All skill levels are welcome at the family event, for those 8 and older. Free embroidery kits will be available for the first 30 reservations. For reservations, call 323-856-5793 or email info@aflembroidery.com. For more information, visit http://fordtheatres.org/en/events /details/id/844.

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The City has 11 active reservoirs, 13 pressure zones, 56 pressure control valves and 150 miles of distribution mainline. The Public Work Services Department (PWS) is developing a Water Enterprise Plan to focus on creating a water portfolio to be implemented over the next ten years. The plan will address water supply, system demand management and growth management policies, water rights assessments, a system improvement program and a cost of service recovery program. The plan will also lay the foundation for the Water Enterprise fiscal program over the next ten years.

The two percent increase, “will assist with additional staffing and resources needed to adequately provide the necessary or expected service levels for the water system,” said Rhey.

The City of Beverly Hills raised water rates 7-percent two years ago and another 5 percent last year.

For a residential customer whose current bi-monthly bill is $463.71, that bill would become $472.89, a difference of $9.27.

With California’s drought, the MWD has notified all member agencies, such as Beverly Hills, of their intent to create a rate increase for the 201415 fiscal year, which translates to a 3.6 percent rate increase.

Local Beverly Hills water users were informed of the recommended increase by mail in their water bills. The MWD increased costs have been calculated into the two percent water rate increase.

The City is in Stage B Declaration, with a citywide watering schedule effective July 1.

No watering will be allowed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or on Sunday and violators will be fined. North zone (north of Santa Monica Boulevard) watering is allowed Monday, Wednesday and Friday. South zone (south of Santa Monica Blvd.) is allowed Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

The increase passed City Council Tuesday 4-1 with Councilmember John Mirisch

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agreements (Memorandum of Understanding - MOUs) at the City Council meeting on June 24.

The cover letter contained a broad range of complaints about City staff and City Council members, as well as claims about city spending.In addition to the rambling cover letter, the envelope contained a letter from the City Employees Associates addressed to City Manager Jeff Kolin and to the Public Employee Relations Board.

The Associations “assert a blame for bad faith bargaining,” and claims that “the City did not vote to accept or reject the MOUs until June 24,” following the first reading at City Council on May 20, “which is not ‘within 30 days’ as required.” The letter claims that “councilmembers, especially Bosse, Mirisch and Krasne consistently misstate and misrepresent the facts and are abusive to staff.”

It goes on to say that “costs from $30,000 to $50,000 each Monday… when the entire employee raise being sought is roughly [sic] 900,000. So negotiators have received over 900k to stop the 900k raise and the Mayor wastes millions.”

“The entire cost of the walk is about $1000 in staff time,” said Beverly Hills Public Information Manager Therese Kosterman.

"The Walk is part of the job for marketing and communications. We, as a community and as a council, have said we want to do a better job of outreach.

We have a waiting list of businesses that want to be showcased on the walk. We have an international interest in the Walk. We are becoming a model for open government where residents and businesses can speak to their mayor. That was some of the feedback I got from my colleagues at the Conference of Mayors," said Mayor Bosse.

The staff that accompany the Walks do so voluntarily. “I have never required them to join. This is something they wanted to do,” said Bosse.

Kosterman confirms that staff time is not additional staff hours, but time that would already be spent on the job.

The letter also claims that $400,000 spent on holiday banners were “so poorly planned by Business and Communications staff and Mayor Bosse that the banners were trashed after one week with $400,000 quite literally thrown into dumpsters.”

“No banners have been trashed,” said Kosterman. The funds for the City's holiday program are part of the City's marketing budget and come from the Transient Occupancy Tax as part of an agreement with Beverly Hills hotels and businesses. The funds are earmarked es-

BEVERLY HILLS pecially for this event. “The banners did not cost $400,000,” said Kosterman.

“The banner program from last year cost $61,000 to refurbish the existing banners.”

The anonymous author takes aim at Beverly Hills' commissions and Team Beverly Hills, which is the City's community education program to train residents to participate in City government, saying “How ‘bout $1 million or more wasted each year on needless commissions and the team BH project."

“These claims are ludicrous,” said Mayor Lili Bosse.

“Everything we spend money on that is not employee salaries is not wasteful spending.

There's no comparison whatsoever. Team Beverly Hills, commissions and holiday celebrations are part of what makes our City special. We promote public involvement and transparency. We just received the Livability Award at the U.S. Conference of Mayors because we are a Civil City. It's really quite sad.”

The MOUs were originally brought to City Council on May 20 for the first reading. The Civic Openness in Negotiations (COIN) ordinance, passed late last year, mandates a second reading of the MOUs for public comment, which took place on June 24. At that second reading councilmember Nancy Krasne and Mayor Lili Bosse reversed their support following negative public input about unfunded mandates, pensions and the terms of the agreement, which built the employees retirement contributions into their raises to comply with new state regulations.

It is a remarkable coincidence that the bargaining unit complaint parodies claims made in open session by Councilmember Willie Brien.

Vice Mayor Julian Gold maintains that the negotiation are ongoing. "I don't know that anyone understood the unintended consequences of this new COIN ordinance," he said.

"Its a work in progress."

COIN was passed in Decemeber of last year unanimously as an item on the consent calendar.

The complaint was likely available to all members of the Confidentials and Supervisors bargaining units. Counsel for the Associations Jeffrey Natke was unavailable to comment.

“There is no reason to suspect that anone in my two bargianing units wrote that letter, said Robin Nahin of the City Employees Associates.

There was a gap between the time the negotiators arrived at their agreement and the first time the MOUs were agendized at City Council. Reports vary as the timing, but the question remains: Did City Manager Jeff Kolin and City staff move the MOUs through the approval process to meet deadlines appropriately?

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GARY WOODS (Continued from page 1)

The Courier: What is the biggest challenge facing education today?

Gary Woods: I think the challenges are always dealing with what I call the three cultures: 1. The culture of conformity; 2. The culture of compliance; and 3. The culture of standardization. That’s where education’s been.

There’s no doubt the last, gosh, the last 50 years actually, public education has been influenced by conformity, compliance and standardization.

That’s always a challenge for superintendent in any district.

High performing districts tend to be less that, which we definitely are, but we still suffer from that challenge.

The Courier: What is the future of education?

Woods: Well, I’d like to see more of a ‘climate of possibility’ is what I’m calling it. What is possible in a classroom? And the three things you’ve got to focus on are: 1. Creativity; 2.

Imagination; and 3. Curiosity.

So for the individual teacher, because remember this is still about the individual teacher, they’re the ones that make the difference, what are they doing in their classrooms to inspire creativity? What are they doing to inspire imagination, inspire curiosity? As an individual teacher you have to take your set of standards that are being required of all of us and you have to find a way to make sure kids are allowed to be creative and use their imagination and be curious about the things they are studying and learning.

So that’s really the ultimate dilemma in education. How do you take a standardized set of behaviors and put them in that environment of creativity, imagination and curiosity?

That’s the #1 issue and that has to be done by the individual teacher.

The way you do that is you have to do a lot of professional development. You have to give teachers permission to think out of the box. They in turn need to give their students permission to think out of the box.

You have to design lessons that allow for that to happen. That’s one of the supportive elements in Common Core. The intent was to try to give a set of standards that allow the teachers to go a little deeper into the subject instead of so narrow and

defined. To go deeper and a little more focused on certain skills and go deeper into those sets of skills. So that’s really where it has to go.

In the next 10-years the kinds of jobs that will be available for a great number of our kids are going to be jobs in which their creativity and imagination will be so important. Solving very complicated problems. You would never expect someone to do that on their own. Unfortunately, in school if you start sharing information, it’s labeled as cheating.

Not in the work world. You’re in small groups, think tanks, you’re thinking out of the box, you’re using technology to help you solve a problem. It's not all about technology, but you’re using it to your advantage, to your benefit. So the more that we can bring these into our classrooms the better.

The Courier: Last year, one-third of BHHS seniors said they were headed to Santa Monica College. About half said they were going to community college. How can the high school produce more four year college -bound seniors?

Woods: Remember, the national average is still only about 15-percent of our American citizens have college degrees.

Obviously we have huge expectations coming out of Beverly Hills High School, but we need to understand the larger story of why kids go to community college. That in of itself is not a bad thing. What is the reason? What is the story behind it? And more importantly, what do you do with that community college degree? Are you transferring to a four year school, and if you are, are you graduating from a four year school and moving into a career and producing at that point?

One of the things we want [new Dean of College Admissions] Ah Young Chi to do is to help understand why so many kids chose to go to a community college. Was there something in our high school program that we could’ve done differently to encourage more kids to go right into a four-year university out of high school? I kind of suspect that that is part of the issue and we want to make sure kids know and have practiced their SAT’s and ACT’s and have done their letters and know what the application looks like and are prepared to go to a four year school right

out of Beverly High. Because if there is a high school where you are definitely ready to do that, Beverly High is one of those kinds of high schools. Top performing high schools obviously are the kinds of high schools where those kids can go directly into a four year school and be ready because our classes are pretty challenging and rigorous at the high school.

The Courier: Why did you originally get into education?

Woods:It was going to be a placeholder for me before going to vet school. I went to UC Davis and played football and was going to be a veterinarian.

Davis is one of the best veterinarian schools in the nation.

That was my primary goal. I was raised in a farming community and a ranching community and was around large animals my whole life and I saw myself as a large animal veterinarian and I had a gap in between my program that was about six months and I moved down to San Diego and was offered a teaching position in a special needs environment, a school that had exclusively special needs students that were high school age. I was just thrown into that environment. I didn’t really have a teaching credential, you didn’t really need one then. I had an emergency credential and taught for six months and loved it, loved every bit of it. Came out of that program and decided to go back and get my credential and then was hired onto a high school and started to teach and coach.

The Courier: You’ve had a lot on your plate since becoming BHUSD’s superintendent.

Lawsuits, fighting Metro, you’re now taking over facilities. Can you talk about your current role?

Woods: There is no doubt that there is a lot on my plate, but my #1 passion is still student learning. My #1 reason for being here and for fighting the battles and hanging in there, even when there’s criticism, is continuing to push on those things that directly impact the learner. And facilities directly impacts the learner. A good healthy facility has been proven in research to have an impact on a learner’s ability in the classroom. It’s been a pretty clear link. So it makes sense why I’m passionate about facilities also and Metro, because those all impact our facilities GRAND PARK—On Wednesday, Downtown Los Angeles announced details of the first major addition to the 12-acre Grand Park since it opened in 2012.

Construction began yesterday for a new children’s play area with a fanciful forest setting, designed by Rios Clementi Hale Studios, the original architect for Grand Park.

and I know good facilities can inspire good students. I know that from my educational background. So I do see the link and it makes sense to me why I’d be so involved in those things.

The Courier: What do you consider the top challenges facing the district?

Woods: The top three challenges for the district are to continue to improve our facilities to get them to a point where they should be because I know that it impacts a learner’s academic achievement, it does. So it’s not just about the facilities being safe and modernized, and beautiful and something we can be proud of.

I know that if we create those spaces inside those buildings, that it will inspire academic achievement. That’s number one. Number two, is continuing to hire the most effective educators we can find. That is a huge challenge for the district.

We have to recruit teachers, the finest. They have many choices if they’re good, especially in math and science. We want them to see us as a proactive institution that really loves creativity and curiosity and inspires imagination. And then the budget is always a challenge. The state..there’s been a clear disinvestment in public education in the last 20-years.

Some of it’s been economic.

We’ve had to do our part like every other agency, but to the degree that we can get back on our feet and create programs and pay for programs that really do inspire kids and inspire creativity and inspire imagination. I think we’re going to be much better off.

August 1, 2014 | Page 19 The Courier: What else do you want to share right now?

Woods: We have a long ways to go in education. We have a long way to go in this school district. The job never ends. We’ve been battling decades of budget cuts and changes in the economy, changes in the economics of education. Like I mentioned, the tendency to deal with conformity, compliance and standardization has been very popular in education. But I have a very strong feeling that in order for our economy to continue to grow and flourish in this globalized economic picture that we should be producing kids that are banking on their creativity, and their imagination, and curiosity. And I just believe that is the direction of public education and programs like the STEM program or medical science academy or DECA program or ROP classes or a language program of some sort, those are the things that can inspire kids. Our visual performing art programs, there’s no doubt that if you are a performing arts kid, you are going to be using your imagination, your creativity. Those are so critical and fundamental to a good student. They just are incredibly important. So I love seeing districts like this district embrace those kinds of programs and produce some very stellar kids.

You have to admit, in the last three years, we’ve produced some very stellar kids. You don’t know that yet because they’re not out of college yet, they’re not leaders in their field, but they will be some day.

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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Celebrating are Barbara Lazaroff, Tempest Bledsoe, and Geoffrey Holder (Aug. 1); Betty Hollingsworth and Polly Holiday (Aug. 2); Tony Bennett, Tom Brady, John Landis and Martin Sheen (Aug. 3); Cliff Waeschle, Holly Lawrence, Bonnie Webb, Jeff Gordon, President Barack Obama and Gil Garcetti (Aug. 4); Brigitte Martens, Marilyn Heller, Loni Anderson, John Saxon and Erika Slezak (Aug. 5); Dodo Gayle, Lyn Vandegrift and Dorian Harewood (Aug. 6); Michael Libow, Norman Beck, Charlize Theron, David Duchovny, Laura Cantrell, Stan Freberg and Mickey Kantor (Aug. 7); and belatedly Marie Borofsky (July 25).

“I’m in heaven,” said Sean McNabb (bassist with House or Lords, Great White, and more), in reference to watching and meeting David Crosby. His sentiments seemed to be shared by the patrons of the 7th

by Holiday Mathis annual S.R.O. “The Songs Of Our Lives,” concert, benefiting The FulfillTODAY’S BIRTHDAY Aug. 1): You’ll stick ment Fund, that paid tribute to two legendary songwriters: Crosby and to your principles—that is, after you’ve Lamont Dozier. examined them, jettisoned the ones that Songwriting Hall of Famer Charles Fox, produced the evening that don’t seem right and adopted a few new offered the comedic talents of host, David Steinberg, and performances ones, too. Yes, this is a year of change at

by Freda Payne, Scherrie Payne, Lynda Laurence, who beautifully exeSONGS OF OUR LIVES basic levels. Education over the next –On hand for the 7th “Songs cuted Dozier songs as well as those he wrote for The Supremes and the of Our Lives” concert at The three months will be invaluable, though Four Tops. The evening was produced under the musical direction of Wallis are (above, from left): it will lead to a substantial income Ron Hasley and directed by Joel Zwick. event producer/songwriter increase. Cancer and Virgo people adore Among those on hand were comedian Fred Willard while Grammy“Hall of Famer” Charles Fox, you. nominated Ilene Graff, added: “’This is always a great evening of musiJan Crosby, singer Freda LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Maybe you’re an cal memories... it’s hard to believe Lamont Dozier wrote all those Payne and Joan Fox; (left extrovert, but solitude is still a golden photo) Fulfillment Fund CEO state. When you’re alone, you can think hits–one after another and I sang along to each one.”

Kenny Rogers and hon- about the things you might have missed Held at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, this oree/songwriter Lamont with others around. Much will come to marked several 50th anniversaries connected with the evening: in 1964, Dozier. Photos by Elaine mind. the writing team of Holland-Dozier-Holland had an incredible run with Lee three #1 hits (Where Did Our Love Go, Baby Love, and Come See Alan Ritchson, Brian Geraghty, Mary-Margaret Humes, SpencerVIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Too much loud wears you out; whereas, too much About Me), the band the Byrds was formed with the nucleus of Roger Locke, Barrett Foa, Caity Lotz, Kir Acevedo and Mike White.

McGuinn, Gene Clark and David Crosby, (the Byrds would become uniActor Mark Valley welcomed the more than 400 guests.soft provokes anger. What are they saying? Whispers are inherently violent to versally recognized as one of the most influential bands of the 60s).

Melissa Rosenberg then introduced Dana Baratta, who spokethose not on the giving or receiving end.

Charles Fox, a longtime Fulfillment Fund boardmember along with poignantly and expressed her gratitude to Dr. Beth Karlan and the LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You have his wife Joan Fox, created “The Songs Of Our Lives” as an opportunity Cedars-Sinai Women’s Cancer Program for saving her life. many interests, but life keeps getting in to combine entertainment and philanthropy in a meaningful way to supthe way of pursuing them. Don’t let life port the Fulfillment Fund’s important work in the community. bully you! There is time to do what you The Fulfillment Fund (w.w.w.fulfillment.org) has been serving the want to do. Cut back, carve out time, set L.A. community for 37-years and is dedicated to making college a realbound-aries–just a few ideas. ity for students growing up in educationally and economically under-reSCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There are sourced communities. many ways for getting yourself to walk Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell was correct when she sang, the straight and narrow path, but fear of ****** Celebrities, medical experts and dance enthusiasts joined together “Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you’ve what happens to those who stray may be the best protection from temptation at Dancing for NED, an unabashedly joyous dance party to raise funds got till it’s gone.”

Last May, the song could have served as the requiem for around. for the Cedars-Sinai Women’s Cancer Program at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute. NED stands for “No Evidence of Dis- the final curtain of The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies after more SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You ease,” the complete remission that is the goal of every woman with than two decades of live stage performances at the Historic know better than to act like you need the money. If they think you do, they’ll order ovarian cancer. The event held at Culver City’s Unici Casa, featured a Plaza Theater in downtown Palm Springs.

Fast forward to the end of this June, and the lyrics of you around willy-nilly. That’s why you’ll special performance from past So You Think You Can Dance contestants Mitchell’s song Big Yellow Taxi is still relevant, only the words bring thoughtfulness and stature to the and renowned professional dancers.

NED was the brainchild of writer-producer Dana Baratta and Melis- “They paved paradise and put up a parking lot with a pink equation instead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). sa Rosenberg. After ovarian cancer impacted Baratta, the two lifelong hotel, a boutique and a swinging hot spot,” now apply to the Consider that the work you do today very friends sprang into action. “We wanted to support the great work that closure of the Agua Caliente Spa Resort Hotel, just a few blocks well may be a work of art. Regardless of Dr. Beth Y. Karlan is doing for ovarian cancer research, prevention and away from what was the home of the Follies. how many others are in a similar position treatment,” said Rosenberg. “And, well, we love to dance – so a dance The hotel is a true Palm Springs icon. It was built on an doing a similar job, you're doing it better. party to raise money was the obvious move.” eight-acre site in the center of the Agua Caliente Indian reser- AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Is life supBaratta and Rosenberg built upon last year’s successful inaugural vation—which is also happens to be downtown Palm Springs— posed to be so serious? The debate is out, dance party and rallied a group of committed friends and celebrity sup- and was constructed in two phases: a 3,000-square-foot spa in and you’ll make an impressive case for porters including Dana Delany, Mark Valley, Brett Dalton, Melissa Trn, 1961 followed two-years later by the 231-room hotel. Costing the answer “no.” Making people laugh is about $4.2 million to complete, real money then, both the spa one of your top joys; you do it so well. and hotel, with its thin-arch concrete colonnade, the first to be PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Waking up constructed in California, have become representatives of the early in the day is the mark of successful people, and there are those who pride architectural style known as Palm Springs Modernism.

Situated atop springs of 104-degree water believed by themselves more than everyone else. The early lifestyle requires planning, and some to be therapeutic, water was the hotel’s best-known fea- tonight you’ll make the plan. ture, and for which the tribe and the city of Palm Springs were ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Whatever you named. Not only does water flow throughout the entire focus on, don’t do so too intently.

310.275.0579 • 434 N. CANON DRIVE grounds, the hotel acknowledged this liquid gold by commis- Emphasizing one part of your life too sioning a 12-foot sculpture titled “Dancing Water Nymphs” to much denies the other parts. The day MON. - THURS. 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM be the centerpiece of the property. calls for reason and moderation.

FRI. & SAT. 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM In making its announcement of the closure of the hotel the TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). The power of Agua Caliente Band of Mission Indians was closed-mouth your work will be enormous—believe it.

I TA L I A N R E S TA U R A N T about the future plans for the property—even the mayor said he Once you believe and commit to that was unaware of what the tribe has planned for the future of the idea, it will be easier for you to follow site. However, the most likely guesses entail the demolition of through. The heavy work will seem light. the existing hotel and spa and the building of a new hotel, spa GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Some clouds come as fog, adding mystery and strangeand boutique shops. Gamblers will be pleased to note the ness to your experience. Some come as hotel’s adjacent casino will remain open and unaffected by the storms and others as light rain. Today’s renovation going on around it. “clouds” are puffy shape-shifters that While many locals and tourists are saddened by the clo- seem to form just for your entertainment. sure of part of the heart of Palm Springs, the spa hotel is the CANCER (June 22-July 22). There are only large one in Palm Springs not to receive significant reno- people who come alive when they are vation or updating the past five years and is about to experi- the center of attention and then go menence significant competition from the new hotel development tally slack when they are not. Steer clear of them today because you need someplans already approved by the Palm Springs City Council.

Like with all good things, time has come to say good-bye. one alert to bounce your ideas off of.

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PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014178056 The following is/are doing business as: CRUISE PLANNERS 337 N. Oakhurst Dr. #8, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Miyoko Boyd 337 N. Oakhurst Dr. #8, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Miyoko Boyd: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 01, 2014; Published: July 11, 18, 25, August 01, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014178601 The following is/are doing business as: PLAZA CONSTRUCTION GROUP 5970 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; American Plaza, Inc. 5970 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 30, 2014: Porfirio Bravo, Vice President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 02, 2014; Published: July 11, 18, 25, August 01, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014169532 The following is/are doing business as: BEVERLY HILLS CAR CONSULTANTS 500 S. St. Andrews Pl. #403, Los Angeles, CA 90020; Joseph M. Remarcke 500 S. St. Andrews Pl. #403, Los Angeles, CA 90020; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Joseph M. Remarcke: Statement is

filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 23, 2014; Published: July 18, 25, August 01, 08, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014191076 The following is/are doing business as: IMPROBABLE SCIENCES 8424-A Santa Monica Blvd. #707, West Hollywood, CA 90069; Kristopher B. Harris 942 N. Orlando Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein July 21, 2009: Kristopher B. Harris: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 16, 2014; Published: July 25, August 01, 08, 15, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014191089 The following is/are doing business as: THE CODE FOUNDATION 269 S. Beverly Dr. #1038, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Jerome Patterson 269 S. Beverly Dr. #1038, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jerome Patterson: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 16, 2014; Published: July 25, August 01, 08, 15, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014191098 The following is/are doing business as: FURS BY MONIKA 215 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Monika Herbig 19010 Archwood St. #4, Reseda, CA 91335; The busi-

ness is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1978: Monika Herbig: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 16, 2014; Published: July 25, August 01, 08, 15, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014191105 The following is/are doing business as: DR. CATHERINE BEGOVIC 462 N. Linden Dr. #330, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Make You Perfect, Inc. 462 N. Linden Dr. #330, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Catherine HuangBegovic: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 16, 2014; Published: July 25, August 01, 08, 15, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014191111 The following is/are doing business as: 1) S & S TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 2) S & S ELITE TRANSPORTATION 3) S & S EXECUTIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #197, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-2304; Ti-Twan Sebala 16145 Lake Padden Lane, Fontana, CA 92336; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Ti-Twan Sebala: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 16, 2014; Published: July 25, August 01, 08, 15, 2014 LACC N/C

–––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014191154 The following is/are doing business as: SOURCE POINT WELLNESS 1155 S. Beverly Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Amanda Cohen, L.A.C. 1155 S. Beverly Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein July 09, 2014: Amanda Cohen, L.A.C.: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 16, 2014; Published: July 25, August 01, 08, 15, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014186908 The following is/are doing business as: FABULOUS NURSES 618 S. College Ave., Claremont, CA 91711; Marcela Pussetto 618 S. College Ave., Claremont, CA 91711; Coleen Tunney 3 Ima Loa Court, Newport Beach, CA 92663; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Marcela Pussetto: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 10, 2014; Published: July 25, August 01, 08, 15, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014197986 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BEVERLY HILLS IMAGE MAKER 2) B.H. IMAGE MAKER 3) BEVERLY HILLS STAGE MAKER 4) B.H. STAGE MAKER 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #715, CA 90210; Mahin K. Hakak 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #715, Beverly Hills, CA

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90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1990: Mahin K. Hakak: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 24, 2014; Published: August 01, 08, 15, 22, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014184309 The following is/are doing business as: FORWARD SUNSET INC. 9000 W. Sunset Blvd. #1100, Los Angeles, CA 90069; Forward Sunset Inc. 9000 W. Sunset Blvd. #1100, Los Angeles, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 01, 2003: Paul Morris, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 09, 2014; Published: August 01, 08, 15, 22, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014206410 The following is/are doing business as: SPR TUTORIALS 17328 Ventura Blvd. #314, Encino, CA 91316; EDUCATE GOOD, LLC 17328 Ventura Blvd. #314, Encino, CA 91316; The business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: on July 30, 2014. Educate Good, LLC, Steven Rubin, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 30, 2014; Published: August 1, 8, 15, 25, 2014 LACC N/C

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PUBLIC NOTICES TSG No.: 8411435 TS No.: CA1400257826 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 4385-016-003 Property Address: 9611 ARBY DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS AREA (LOS ANGELES), CA 90210 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/08/2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 08/07/2014 at 10:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 06/14/2005, as Instrument No. 05 1389163, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: DALE W. TALBERT AND BETH C. TALBERT, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 4385-016003 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9611 ARBY DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS AREA (LOS ANGELES), CA 90210 he undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $936,185.98. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing

the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySea rchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1400257826 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Date: First American Title

Insurance Company 5 First American Way Santa Ana CA 92707 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)9390772NPP0232830 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 07/18/2014, 07/25/2014, 08/01/2014 ————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 448971CA Loan No. XXXXXX8275 Title Order No. 756207 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY. PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01-20-2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE P R O C E E D I N G S AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 08-14-2014 at 9:00 AM, ALAW as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 01-27-2006, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 06 0198760, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: RONALD WALDORF AND, BARBARA WALDORF, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale 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 the Deed of Trust. 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, interest thereon, estimated 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. Place of Sale: Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 Legal Description: LOT 701, OF TRACT NO. 6380, IN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 69 PAGE(S) 11 TO 20 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,647,414.87 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 245 SOUTH WETHERLY DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 APN Number: 4331-024012 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by email; by face to face meeting. DATE: 07-142014 ALAW, as Trustee MANUSHAK VIOLET OURFALIAN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY ALAW 9200 OAKDALE AVE. - 3RD FLOOR CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 (818)435-3661 For Sales Information: www.servicelinkASAP.co m or 1-714-730-2727 www.priorityposting.com or 1-714-573-1965 www.auction.com or 1800-280-2832 ALAW IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY I N F O R M AT I O N OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 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, this information can be obtained from one of the following three companies: LPS Agency Sales and Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.co m (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting and Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com (Click on the link for "Advanced Search" to search for sale information), or auction.com at 1800-280-2832 or visit the Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the Trustee Sale No. shown above.

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. A4472321 07/18/2014, 07/25/2014, 08/01/2014 —————————

APN: 4382-002-027 Trustee Sale No. 1385493-31 Space Above This Line For Recorder’s Use NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TRA:000067 REF: MANSHOORY, SHAHRAM UNINS Property Address: 2877 ROYSTON PLACE, BEVERLY HILLS CA 90210 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED November 16, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD

CONTACT A LAWYER On August 14, 2014, at 9:00am, CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE LLC, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded December 01, 2005, as Inst. No. 05 2929055, in book XX, page XX, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: SHAHRAM MANSHOORY AND STELLA MANSHOORY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA POMONA CALIFORNIA all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: C O M P L E T E LY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2877 ROYSTON PLACE BEVERLY HILLS CA 90210 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $1,907,511.92. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default

and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (619)590-1221 or visit the Internet Web Site WWW.DLPPLLC.COM using the file number assigned to this case 1 3 8 5 4 9 3 - 3 1 .

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web Site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (619)590-1221 CALWESTERN RECONVEYANCE LLC 525 EAST MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 22004 EL CAJON CA 92022-9004 Dated: July 08, 2014 CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE LLC By: Authorized Signature (DLPP438909 07/25/14, 08/01/14, 08/08/14)

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attached questionnaire are required. The CITY CITY OF will use these docuBEVERLY HILLS ments as the basis of PROJECT rating Contractors with ADMINISTRATION respect to whether each 3450 FOOTHILL ROAD Contractor is qualified BEVERLY HILLS, to bid on the Project, CALIFORNIA 90210 and reserves the right to check other sources REQUEST FOR available. The CITY’s PREQUALIFICATION decision will be based OF BIDDERS AND on objective evaluation PREQUALIFICATION criteria.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR: The CITY reserves the CONSTRUCTION OF right to adjust, increase, CITY GATEWAY limit, suspend or MONUMENTS rescind the prequalification rating based on Notice is hereby given subsequently learned that the City of Beverly i n f o r m a t i o n .

Hills (“CITY”) has deter- Contractors whose ratmined that all bidders ing changes sufficiently for the construction of to disqualify them will City Gateway be notified, and given Monuments in the City an opportunity for a of Beverly Hills hearing consistent with (“Project”) must be pre- the hearing procedures qualified prior to sub- described below for mitting a bid on that appealing a prequalifiProject. It is mandatory cation rating. that all Contractors who intend to submit a bid, While it is the intent of fully complete the pre- the prequalification qualification question- questionnaire and docnaire, provide all materi- uments required thereals requested herein, with to assist the CITY and be approved by the in determining bidder CITY to be on the final responsibility prior to qualified Bidders list. bid and to aid the CITY in selecting the lowest Contractor's License: responsible bidder, neiIn accordance with pro- ther the fact of prequalvisions of Section 3300 ification, nor any preof the California Public qualification rating, will Contract Code, the City preclude the CITY from has determined that the a post-bid consideraContractor shall pos- tion and determination sess a valid California of whether a bidder has Contractor's License the quality, fitness, Class A or other appro- capacity and experipriate license classifica- ence to satisfactorily tion under the State perform the proposed Contracting Code at the work, and has demontime the contract is bid. strated the requisite Failure to possess such trustworthiness. license may render the bid non responsive and The prequalification bar the award of the packages should be contract to that non submitted under seal to responsive Bidder. the Office of the City Clerk, City of Beverly No bid will be accepted Hills, 455 North from a Contractor that Rexford Drive, Room has failed to comply 290, Beverly Hills, CA with these require- 90210. The following ments. If two or more should be clearly business entities submit marked on the outside a bid as part of a Joint of the package “CONFIVenture, or expect to DENTIAL PREQUALIFIsubmit a bid as part of a CATION STATEMENT Joint Venture, each entiFOR THE CONSTRUCty within the Joint TION OF CITY GATEVenture must be sepaWAY MONUMENTS.” rately qualified to bid. prequalification The last date to submit The packages submitted by a fully completed quesContractors are not tionnaire is 2:00 PM Thursday, August 28, public records and are 2014. Contractors are not open to public encouraged to submit inspection. All informaprequalification pack- tion provided will be ages as soon as possi- kept confidential to the ble, so that they may be extent permitted by law. notified of omissions of However, the contents information to be reme- may be disclosed to died or of their prequali- third parties for purpose fication status in of verification, or invesadvance of the prequal- tigation of substantial ification deadline for allegations, or in an appeal hearing. State this Project. law requires that the Answers to questions names of contractors contained in the

applying for prequalification status shall be public records subject to disclosure, and the first page of the questionnaire will be used for that purpose.

Each questionnaire must be signed under penalty of perjury in the manner designated at the end of the form, by an individual who has the legal authority to bind the Contractor on whose behalf that person is signing. If any information provided by a Contractor becomes inaccurate, the Contractor must immediately notify the CITY and provide updated accurate information in writing, under penalty of perjury.

The CITY reserves the right to waive minor irregularities and omissions in the information contained in the prequalification application submitted, and to make all final determinations.

The CITY may also determine at any time that the prequalification process will be suspended for the Project and the Project will be bid without prequalification.

Contractors may submit prequalification packages during regular working hours on any day that the offices of the CITY are open.

Contractors who submit a complete prequalification package will be notified of their qualification status no later than ten business days after submission of the information.

The CITY may refuse to grant prequalification where the requested information and materials are not provided by the due date indicated above. There is no appeal from a refusal for an incomplete or late application, but reapplication for a later project is permitted.

Neither the closing time for submitting prequalification packages for this Project will be changed in order to accommodate supplementation of incomplete submissions, or late submissions, unless requested by the CITY in its sole discretion.

In addition to a contractor’s failure to be prequalified pursuant to the scoring system set forth in the prequalification package, a contractor may be found not prequalified for either omission of or falsification of, any requested informa-

tion.

Where a timely and completed application results in a rating below that necessary to prequalify, an appeal can be made by the unsuccessful Contractor. An appeal is begun by the Contractor delivering notice to the CITY of its appeal of the decision with respect to its prequalification rating, no later than two business days following notification that it is not prequalified. The notice of appeal shall include an address where the Contractor wishes to receive notice of the appeal hearing.

Without a timely appeal, the Contractor waives any and all rights to challenge the decision of the CITY, whether by administrative process, judicial process or any other legal process or proceeding.

If the Contractor gives the required notice of appeal, a hearing shall be conducted no earlier than five business days after the CITY’s receipt of the notice of appeal and not later than five business days prior to the date of the Notice Inviting Bids for this Project. Prior to the hearing, the Contractor shall, in writing, be advised of the basis for the City’s pre-qualification determination.

The hearing shall be conducted by a panel consisting of three members of the Department of Capital Assets senior management staff (the “Appeals Panel”). The Appeals Panel shall consider any evidence presented by the Contractor, whether or not the evidence is presented in compliance with formal rules of evidence.

The Contractor will be given the opportunity to present evidence, information and arguments as to why the Contractor believes it should be pre-qualified.

Within one day after the conclusion of the hearing, the Appeals Panel will render a written determination as to whether the Contractor is prequalified. It is the intention of the CITY that the date for the submission and opening of bids will not be delayed or postponed to allow for completion of an appeal process.

Please contact Julio Guerrero at the Office of P ro j e c t A d m i n i s t r a t i o n , at jguerrero@beverlyhills.org for any procedural

questions or concerns SUPERIOR COURT OF timely filed, the court CALIFORNIA, COUNTY may grant the petition regarding this project. without a hearing.

OF LOS ANGELES CASE NO: BS146734 NOTICE OF HEARING: SUPERIOR COURT OF Date: September 04, ORDER TO SHOW CALIFORNIA, COUNTY 2014 CAUSE FOR OF LOS ANGELES CHANGE OF NAME Time: 10:00am CASE NO: SS024512 In the Matter of the peti- Dept: 20 ORDER TO SHOW tion of: JARROD Room: 310 CAUSE FOR The address of the CHANGE OF NAME MILES VOLSCH In the Matter of the peti- To all interested per- court is: Superior tion of: JIHYE YOON Court of California, son(s): To all interested per- Petitioner: WENDY County of son(s): EVELYN GIBERTI (Bar Los Angeles, Petitioner: CHAKEUN #268933) iGeneral 111 N. Hill St. YOON, SENA PARK Los Angeles, CA Counsel, P.C. current residence 9595 Wilshire Blvd. 90012, Stanley Mosk address: #900, Beverly Hills, CA C u r t h o u s e - C e n t r a l 345 S. Rexford Dr. #12, District.

90212 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Reason for name current residence filed a petition with the change: Superior Court of address: 390 Hauser Blvd. #1-A, Personal choice.

California, County of Los Angeles, CA 90036 I declare under penalty Los Angeles, filed a petition with the of perjury under the 1725 Main St., Santa Monica, CA Superior Court of laws of the State of California that the infor90401, Santa Monica California, County of mation in the foregoing C o u r t h o u s e - W e s t Los Angeles, petition is true and cor111 N. Hill St., District, on July 14, 2014 Los Angeles, CA rect. for a Decree changing 90012, Signed: Wendy Evelyn names as follows: Stanley Mosk Giberti Present Name: Courthouse-Central Judge of the Superior Jihye Yoon Court District, Proposed Name: Kevin C. Brazile, on January 04, 2014 Jenny Jihye Yoon R. Carter, for a Decree changing Sherri The court orders that all names as follows: Executive Office/Clerk persons interested in Present Name: Dated: January 15, this matter shall appear Jarrod Miles Volsch 2014 before this court at the Published: AUGUST 01, Proposed Name: hearing indicated below 08, 15, 22, 2014 Beverly Paris Miles Volsch to show cause, if any, why the petition for The court orders that all Hills Courier change of name should persons interested in not be granted. Any per- this matter shall appear N O T I C E — son objecting to the before this court at the Fictitious name statehearing indicated below name changes ment expires five years described above must to show cause, if any, file a written objection why the petition for from the date it was that includes the rea- change of name should filed in the office of the sons for the objection at not be granted. Any county clerk. A new ficleast two court days person objecting to the titious business name before the matter is name changes statement must be filed scheduled to be heard described above must before that time. The and must appear at the file a written objection filing of this statement hearing to show cause that includes the rea- does not of itself why the petition should sons for the objection at authorize the use in this not be granted. If no least two court days state of a fictitious written objection is before the matter is business name in violatimely filed, the court scheduled to be heard tion of the rights of may grant the petition and must appear at the another under federal, without a hearing. state, or common law NOTICE OF HEARING: hearing to show cause (See Section 14400, et why the petition should Date: September 19, not be granted. If no seq., Business and 2014 written objection is Professions Code).

Time: 8:30am Dept: K Room: A203 The address of the court is: 1725 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90401, Santa Monica For More Information Courthouse-West District.

Please Call: Reason for name change: 310.278.1322 Her name is difficult to pronounce and she wants English name.

“Jenny” is already THE BEVERLY HILLS COURIER used in her school Advertising Policies among teachers and The Beverly Hills Courier reserves the right to refuse the friends. of any advertisement and to delete any objectionable I declare under penalty publishing word(s) or phrase(s).

Submission of an advertisement to a Beverly Hills Courier of perjury under the laws does not represent an agreement by the Beverly Hills of the State of California salesperson Courier to print the advertisement. that the information in The Beverly Hills Courier will not be liable for failure to publish an advertisement as requested. If there is an error the foregoing petition is or an omission in the printing or the publication of an advertisetrue and correct. ment, the liability of the Beverly Hills Courier shall be limited to Signed: Chakeun Yoon, a maximum of the cost of the incorrect advertisement or the reprinting of the correct advertisement. The Beverly Hills Sena Park Courier, under no circumstances, shall be liable for other damJudge of the Superior ages.

The Beverly Hills Courier will not accept any cancellations or Court changes to a classified ad/ads after 12:00 PM Wednesday, and display ads after 5:00 PM Tuesday of that requested week of pubGerald Rosenberg lication. Legal notices already published once is 10 days prior to Dated: July 14, 2014 publication date. We will reserve one major change to a classified Published: JULY 18, 25, ad running on a five-week term. Changes in addition to the one will incur a minimal charge of $3.00 per change.

AUGUST 01, 08, 2014 alteration For additional policies on advertising, please contact Beverly Hills Courier the Beverly Hills Courier at: (310) 278-1322.

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2 BED/2 BATHS $550,000 Magnificent renovation Quiet Corner.Tree Views Lower Floor.Granite Island Kitchen.Stainless Steel Appliances. Real Hardwood Floors. Luxurious Baths Raised Coffered Ceilings South & West Exposures

BEL AIR CREST from $5,800,000.

THE REMINGTON from $1,199,000

508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. 1 Large Executive Window Office & 1 Support/ Reception Area.

Contact: Stan Gerlach Or: Bryan Dunne 310/550-2500

405 WANTED TO RENT

LARGE REMODELED 1 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH Guesthouse Wanted Full service building with in Beverly Hills & Westside pool, 24hr security, laundry AUSTRALIAN/BRITISH in unit and 2 parking space. PROFESSIONAL COUPLE $549,000 • Low HOA W/ 2 YR. OLD HOUSE

TRAINED JACK RUSSELL.

Call 310/600-1314 Fariba Ramin • DRE 01329041

Require long-term lease in furnished cottage.

310/343-9763 Stunning References.

Prime Beverly Hills Most Desirable Townhome Ultra Luxurious 3+3 +dining room+patio Privacy, secured bldg., digital a/c+alarm, internet, gourmet kitch, all marble flrs., 2 car garage.

Pets OK. $5,995/Mo. Appt 310/271-4207

407 GARAGE/STORAGE

TO RENT

SANTA MONICA 427 Montana Ave.

Storage Space Av a i l a b l e for Rent.

Close to Beach .

310/394-7132

THE CENTURY from $2,750,000

CENTURY TOWERS from $1,250,000

PARK PLACE from $719,000

Private Office Suite at 9595 Wilshire Bl.

WILSHIRE CORRIDOR ***********

CENTURY WOODS SOLD OUT!

Visit Us At:

www.bhcourier.com or call 310.278.1322

LE PARC from $1,499,000

Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center, Pet PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens and Grassy Lawns.

For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

308 LAND FOR SALE

CLASSIFIED

BEVERLY HILLS

380 HOUSES FOR LEASE

BEVERLY HILLS For 1 Year Lease 5+4 House in Flats $12,995/MO. ************* 2+2 CONDO near Golden Triangle $4,995/MO. Jonathan: 310/709-0547 williamsrea.com

—————–––– • BEVERLY HILLS • 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH HOUSE FOR LEASE Completely Redone with new kitchen and hardwood floors.

BH Unified School District. $5,500/MO. Call 310/271-3435

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ULTRA LUXURIOUS TOP FLOOR IN 3-UNIT BUILDING B E V E R LY H I L L S 141 N . A R N A Z D R I V E 3 BD + DEN/OFC. or 4 BDRM + 2.5 BA $5,500/MO.

Entertainers Dream!

Living Room and Dining Room, Gourmet Kitchen w/Top of the Line Stainless Steel Appliances Including Sub-Zero Refrigerator, Built-In Oven, Cook-Top Microwave and Dishwasher, Custom Cabinets and Granite Countertops Throughout, Hardwood Floors, Recessed Ceilings w/Crown Molding and Recessed Lighting, Central Air and Heat, Washer/Dryer Hook-Ups in Unit, Two Car Garage. Immediate Move-In. No Pets Allowed.

For more info call: 310/276-2119

————— The Famous WILSHIRE CORRIDOR Ave. of The Stars 10535 WILSHIRE BL. Prestigious *********** Century Towers 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $4,500

Brand New Remodel 2430 Coldwater Canyon To Perfection. 1,300sf.

W/D, olympic size pool, 4 Bdrm. +5 Bath 24/7 valet, doorman, Newly remodeled kitchen tennis court. w/ new appliances. Hard310/476-4300 wood flrs., lrg. backyard, 2-car garage, circular driveway. $6,000/Mo. BEVERLY HILLS

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SPACIOUS CORNER UNIT 2 BDRM. + DEN + 2 BATH On 10th floor with view.

Granite countertop, hardwood floors in secured full service building: Tennis court, pool, doorman and 2 parking. $3,500/MO.

Call 310/466-4060

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310/247-0270 HUGE 3,000 SQ. FT. 310/433-1949 Completely Remodeled NEWLY REMODELED 213/926-4213 3 BD + 2 BA CONDO N O R T H O F S U N S E T

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In Spanish 4-Plex Upper and Lower Units Available.

418 S. LA PEER DR. New kitchen & bath, • BEVERLY HILLS • private entry, balcony, 2 BDRM. + 2 BATHS hardwood floors, fireCentral Air & Heat place, Central A/C, high Newly Remodeled ceilings, alarm, double garage. Pets OK. Close $3,500/MO. Call 310/770-9637 to shops & restaurants.

Robertson / Burton Way BEVERLY HILLS HOME Starting at $4,500/MO. Call 310/890-5576 With Huge Lot. Over 20,000 Sq. Ft. BEVERLY HILLS 4 BEDROOM, 3.5 BATH Spanish Duplex + GUESTHOUSE & POOL S. Doheny Dr. Available for lease Upper 3 Bd.+2 Ba. $18,000/MO. Spacious, hrwd. flrs., With option to purchase. stainless steel appl., ••• FOR LEASE ••• SINGLE FAMILY HOME

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(Agt) 310/600-0145 central air, fireplace, w/d

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in unit, 2 car garage. $4,200/Month

310/717-2755

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3 BDRM + 3 BATH + DETACHED OFFICE BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

1017 S. SHERBOURNE Granite kitchen and Very Private & Spacious stainless steel appliances, 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH hardwood floors, A/C, upper unit with breakfast Beautifully landscaped. and formal dining room.

North of Wilshire Yard, laundry & parking.

$5,900/MO. $3,500/MO. Call 310/653-2551 Call 213/804-3761

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2 Bdrm.+2 Bath High ceilings, stainless steel appliances, fireplace, wood shutters, central air, large patio, hardwood floors, wet bar, washer/dryer hook-up and parking.

GREAT H OME O FFICE . $3,000/Month

310/717-9029 GREAT AREA, QUIET STREET.

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10966 OHIO AVE. Terrific Bright Upper Newly Decorated All Hardwood Floors & Granite EXTRA LRG. 2 BD. 2BA.

$2,595/MO. ELEVATOR, stall shower & tub, balcony, laundry on each floor, QUIET, gated 12 unit building.

No pets, no smoking.

Call 323/252-5600

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900 License 00957281

**BEVERLY HILLS** B E V E R L Y H I L L S BEVERLY HILLS GOLDEN TRIANGLE *8725 Clifton Way * 218 S. Tower Dr. 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Newly Remodeled • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • •• $2,495/MO. • 1 Bdrm. + •• POOL, WET BAR AND CENTRAL AIR.

Den + 2 Bath •

Lrg. unit. Balcony, Walk-in closet, Available Immediately. intercom entry, laundry Call or Text Lesley facility, elevator, prkg. at 310/770-2714 • CHARMING & BRIGHT • Close to Cedars, 100 S. DOHENY restaurants, shopping 1 BDRM., 11/2 BATH. & transportation.

24-hr. security, swimming • 310/276-1528 • pool, tennis court, gym, 4th floor. room view, BEVERLY HILLS upgraded. High-rise bldg. • • • • • • • • • 1 Bd. +1 Ba. • Next to 4-Season’s Hotel. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $2,475/MO French doors in bdrm. to • Call 310/892-4166 patio overlooking pool • or 323/653-3862

170 N. CRESCENT DR

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• GORGEOUS UNITS •

Central air, large all listings are on balcony, pool, elevator, CenturyCityLiving.com 426 S. Maple Dr. #4 on-site laundry, Spacious Bright Upper Front NOW AVAILABLE 2 Bd.+2 Ba • $2,300 intercom entry.

GATED 5 STAR 320 N. La Peer Dr. Remodeled kitchen, LUXURY PROPERTIES • 310/246-0290 • microwave, dishwasher, F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED L O S E T O C carpet, excellent closet *BEL AIR *WESTWOOD space, a/c units.

SHOPS & DINING

BEVERLY HILLS

*CENTURY CITY

BEVERLY HILLS

1 BED / 1 BATH $2,950/MONTH 311 1/2 S. Rexford Dr Classic Small Complex. 3 Blocks S of Wilshire Bl.. 827 Sq. Ft. Renovated. Large Living & Dining Area. 210 sq. ft. balcony. 1 car garage. No Common Walls 2nd floor stair access Private Gated Yard

CENTURY PARK EAST

2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $4,500/MONTH Largest Condo in Complex 2 Jumbo Balcones 2 Balconies 270 Degree Unobstructed Views Quiet Location New Hardwood Floors

2 BED / 2 BATHS $3,650/MONTH Sub-Penthouse. Jumbo Balcony Ocean & City Views Quiet Location 2 Separate Suites Real Hardwood Floors. Updated Kitchen & Baths. Granite Counter

2 BED / 2 BATHS $3,350/MONTH Mid-Level. Jumbo Balcony Hardwood Floors. Nicely Updated 2 Separated Suites Quiet Location

1 BED / 1 BATHROOM $2,750/MONTH

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SPACIOUS

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Pool, a/c, balcony, fridge, stove, laundry rm., prkg., intercom entry, elevator.

Pico/Robertson 2 Bd.+2 Ba. $2,275 • L IGHT & A IRY • C L O S E

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SHOPS

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Old World Charm !

Bright, intercom entry, fridge, stove, laundry fac.

CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS & SHOPPING .

310/531-3992

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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. ( • • • ----- • • • )

1 Bd. + Den + 1 Ba.

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Good closet space, a/c, elevator, dishwasher, controlled access. Close to Cedars/shops/trans.

310/247-8689

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321 S. Sherbourne Dr.

• • Spacious • • • Jr. Executive • •• •• Balcony, controlled access, a/c, stove, elevator, laundry facility, parking.

• 310/247-8689 • Close to Cedars-Sinai, Beverly Center & Trendy Robertson Bl.

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11933 Darlington Ave. 2 Bd.+2 Ba. ====

==== Spacious, Hardwood floors, dishwasher, on-sight laundry and parking.

310/473-1509 Brand new hardwood & R ESTAURANTS . flooring throughout.

310/858-8133 BRENTWOOD New custom built-ins The Carlton in kitchen, huge closets, B E V E R L Y H I L L S 11666 Goshen Ave. a/c, central heat, 2-car 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. ( • ) (•)(•)(•)() Single prkg., laundry facility. • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • (•)(•)(•)

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• Exceptional Condition! • • • •• • • • 323/937-3737 • ••

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WiFi, central air/heat, fireplace, patio, B R I G H T & S P A C I O U S controlled access, pool, elevator, parking, BEVERLY HILLS laundry facility.

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ LIVING. 310/312-9871 Bedford/Olympic Balcony, dishwasher, Shopping & Dining in 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO elevator, intercom Brentwood Village $2,150/MO. entry, on-site Approx. 1400 Sq. ft. laundry, parking. • BRENTWOOD •

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Lower unit with fridge, washer/dryer in unit and 2 car parking.

P LEASE C ALL :

310/435-3693

Updated. Laminated Wood Floors Large Balcony. Ocean & City Views

Call 310/880-7281

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Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center, Pet PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens and Grassy Lawns.

COTTAGE SINGLE

138 N. Hamilton Dr.

BEVERLY/PICO AREA PANORAMIC V IEWS !

• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •

For Sale See our Ad Sec. 270

Single

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Beverly Hills

125 N. Barrington Av.

N E W LY U P D AT E D • • • • • • 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath • Upscale, Bright, Gorgeous & Spacious.

• • • • • Dishwasher, Newly Decorated, With Pool, balcony, controlled access, spacious, hrwd. flrs., central air, fireplace, laundry facility. a/c, small kitchen. stove, elevator, interNo pets/smoking.

C LOSE TO C EDARS , com entry, prkg. gym.

Includes Utilities+ B EVERLY C ENTER , • 310/476-2181 • Cable+Prkg. Pass.

R ESTAURANT R OW . Close to shopping, $1,425/Month 310/531-3992 dining & schools.

Call: 310/552-2569

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B R E N T W O O D SANTA MONICA

WEST L.A.

CULVER CITY • WESTWOOD • • WESTWOOD • 3830 Vinton Ave. L O S A N G E L E S 1422-1428 Kelton Av.

8 0 8 4 t h S t . 1415 Brockton Ave. 550 Veteran Ave. ** • • • • • • NEWLY REMODELED * * 2 Bd. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • • • • + * • Jr. Executive * 2 Ba . ** Patio, stove, fridge, 2 Bd.+2 Ba. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • * * dishwasher, on-sight • Large, Unique & ••••••• laundry, parking. • 1 B d . + 1 B a .

Gorgeous.

Fireplace, Rooftop pool, 310/479-0700 • Single balcony, dishwasher, deck, central air, ••••• C LOSE T O intercom entry, elevator, intercom Very spacious, W ILSHIRE S HOPS elevator, prkg., pool. entry, on-sight laundry, granite counters, • Close to Beach • & R ESTAURANTS . gym, parking.

310/394-7132 microwave, intercom • Free WiFi Access • ~ W E S T ~ entry, on-sight laun~ 310/476-3824 ~ W E S T L . A .

L O S A N G E L E S BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE 1342 Centinela Ave. dry, parking & WiFi. 2 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Very close to UCLA - 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath BRENTWOOD - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Newly Remodeled. & Westwood Village.

New hrwd. flrs., stain519 S. Barrington Ave. • Bright Unit • 310/208-5166 less steel appl., balcony, 11730 SUNSET BLVD.

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2 Bdrm.+1 /2 Bath Bright unit.

Dishwasher, On-site laundry, parking.

Close to Brentwood Village.

310/472-8915

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Newly Updated 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

••••••••

Balcony, dishwasher, a/c, heated pool, WiFi, elevator controlled access, on-site laundry, parking. Close to Brentwood Village, Shops & Restaurants.

• 310/826-4889 •

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• 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath •

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• Spacious • • 3 Bd.+2 Ba. • Appox. 1,100sf.

10530-10540 Wilshire Bl.

∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ • Single •

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310/479-8977

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Dishwasher, a/c, controlled access, on-site parking & laundry facility.

310/820-8584

LOW MOVE - IN !

L.A.’S FINEST, MOST LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL

“The Mission ” • Westwood •

Close To U.C.L.A. 310/477-6856

W E S T W O O D —————––––

2 Bdrm.+2 Bath 1409 Midvale Ave.

* * * * * *

2600 Virginia Ave.

WILSHIRE CORRIDOR

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2-Car garage.

No pets or smokers.

SANTA MONICA

310/864-0319

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Hardwood floors, dishwasher, controlled access, WiFi, on-site laundry & parking.

C LOSE TO U.C.L.A.

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Rooftop jacuzzi with panoramic city views.

• Single • • • • • • ••

• • • Pool, sauna,

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3 Bdrm.+2 Bath Lower Duplex COMPLETELY RENOVATED & REMODELED, TOP TO BOTTOM. 310/383-3503 818/422-2041

2 Bd. + 2 Ba. 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. Single

•

Granite countertops, • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • controlled access, balcony, on-site • 2 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • WESTWOOD • on-site laundry, prkg. laundry, On-site ∞ ∞∞∞∞∞∞ 10933 Rochester Ave. parking. Close to 1307 Barry Ave. Luxury Living with valet, transportation.

310/473-1509 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ lush garden • 310/442-8265 • SMALL QUIET BLDG. 2 Bd.+2 Ba. surrounding pool, Jr . Executive gym, elevator, etc.

WEST L.A. ~ WEST ~ Spacious a/c, fireplace, Hrwd. flrs., granite 1433 Brockton Ave. L O S A N G E L E S pool, controlled access, counters, dishwasher, Spacious central air, balcony.

2 Bd. + 1 Ba. 12424 TeXaS Ave. laundry fac., prkg.

Call: 310/470-4474 • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • Dishwasher, parking, • Free WiFi Access • E R Y I C E N I T V N U . laundry facility.

310/473-5061 **CENTURY CITY** 2nd floor, Please Call: 2220 S. Beverly Glen Close To U.C.L.A. 310/479-0700 on-site laundry, • • Close to transportation, covered parking, 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • shopping & restaurants. controlled access.

WESTWOOD • Lots of • • 310/442-8265 10905 Ohio Ave. • ~ WEST L.A. ~ Character & Charm !

• • 1675 Colby Ave. Glass Fireplace ~ WESTWOOD ~ •• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •• *** Newly Remodeled. *** • • 1 Bd.+Den+1 Ba. 10992 Ashton Ave. • New hardwood flrs., Single • Spacious & Bright. • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • granite counters, • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • stainless steel appl., • • A/C, •• alcove fireplace, Balcony, intercom dishwasher, stove, •• intercom entry, entry, elevator, on- Wifi, Bright, controlled fridge, laundry facility, gated parking, intercom on-sight laundry, prkg. sight laundry, prkg. access, balcony, entry, WiFi and more.

310/477-0072 Close to UCLA & pool, elevator, Westwood Village . laundry facility, prkg. • 310/552-8064 • W S L.

Fireplace, balcony, E T A. wet bar, dishwasher, 1236 Amhearst Ave. laundry facility, elevator, parking. • Spacious Units •

Close to shops+dining.

310/826-0541

Spacious

• 401 S. HOOVER St. • • • • • • • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • • • • • • •

intercom entry, elevator, on-site laundry, parking. Control access, pool, All Utilities Paid. dishwasher, elevator, 310/841-2367 on-site laundry and parking.

HOLLYWOOD 1769-1775 213/385-4751 N. Sycamore Av.

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• • • • • • Bachelor Controlled access, laundry facility.

Utilities Included.

323/851-3790 Close to Everything.

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1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

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Newly Remodeled Great Views Great views, controlled access, balcony, elevator, lrg. pool, prkg, on-sight laundry.

H IKING IN R UNYON C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD B OWL /N IGHTLIFE .

• 1 Bd+1 Ba • 2 Bd+2 Ba+Balcony • • • • • 6-Month Lease Avail.

* * * * * *

Every Extra Luxury:

Patio, dishwasher,

custom cabinets, granite countertops, stone entry, pool, health club, spa.

310/449-1100

• 310/864-0319 •

1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, air conditioned, new hrwd. flrs., designer finishes, balcony, ceiling fan, elevator, controlled access. Fitness ctr, yoga room, wi-fi, skyview lounge w/ outdoor fireplace, laundry facilities.

Easy freeway access

213/382-1021

—————–––– PICO/ROBERTSON 3 Bdrm.+2 Bath Lower Duplex COMPLETELY RENOVATED & REMODELED, TOP TO BOTTOM.

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340 S. St. Andrews Pl.

Spacious 1 Bdrm + 1 Bath • • • • • 2 Bdrm + 2 Bath

2-Car garage.

No pets or smokers.

Balcony, controlled access, parking, 310/383-3503 elevator, on-site laundry.

818/422-2041 Close to shopping, great restaurants In The HEART of and Metro.

BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE

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213/364-8423

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•••• ••• •••• • 2 Bd.+11/2 Ba. • •• •• • • • • • •

170 N. Crescent Dr.

* * * * * * 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath * * * * * * * Large & Bright.

Pool, a/c, balcony, fridge, stove, laundry rm., prkg., intercom entry, elevator.

WiFi, a/c, intercom entry, laundry facility, elevator, parking, pool.

CLOSE TO SHOPS & R ESTAURANTS .

310/858-8133

CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., SHOPPING & 1 BLK. TO WESTWOOD PARK. 310/478-8616

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PLOTS FOR SALE

1380 Midvale Ave.

• • • • • •

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

WiFi, pool, elevator, on-site laundry, parking. • Free WiFi Access • controlled access, on• Close to UCLA • Close to school, freeway 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. sight laundry, parking.

Close to U.C.L.A. L.A., 90024 & transportation.

Contact Mgr.:

LAFAYETTE PARK

274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL.

323/467-8172

WESTWOOD

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310/473-1509

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME. Condo Style Living In Beverly Hills

FOREST LAWN HOLLYWOOD HILLS

“Murmuring Trees” Section LUXURY 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS 1-Plot Available.

L UXURY 2 B EDROOM TO $3350 Valued At: $7,500 f r o mA PARTMENTS $ 3 1 5 0 t o FROM $ 3 9 9$3150 5 $6,000 Gourmet Granite Kitchens & Baths, Pool, Gym, In Home Laundry Rooms Asking: For More Info.

Please Call: 133 North Almont Towers

www.almonttowers.com • 310.888.8875

818/259-6521

BEVERLY HILLS

S E RV I C E

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478

500

BAGS WANTED

ESTATE SALE SERVICES

AUTOS FOR SALE

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PLANNING ON HAVING AN ESTATE SALE?

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Primary Owner. $57K OBO CALL OR TEXT:

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AUTOS WANTED

HUGE MOVING ESTATE SALE

$ $ C A S H F O R C A R S $$

Everything Must Go!

We Will Buy Your Car, Running or Not.

Furniture, Dining Set

* * * * * * * * * *

for 12, Bedroom Set,

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OVER 2,500 ITEMS Cash Only All Sales Final

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we buy antiques!

HIGHEST CASH Highest prices paid, satisfaction Guaranteed!

PRICES PAID •••••••••• Antiques - Old Coins Tiffany Items Paintings - Objets d’Art Estate Jewelry: Gold - DiamondsVintage Watches Lalique - Art Glass Fine Porcelains: Meissen - Sevres Marble Statues Bronze Sculptures Clocks - Silver Furniture: French English - American One Item or Entire Estates Purchased For Cash. Prompt & Considerate Response to All Inquiries.

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CAN BUY ONE ITEM OR YOUR ENTIRE HEIRLOOM!

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Chairman Emeritus Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs ******

Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Stephen P. Simmons ****** Founding Publisher March Schwartz (Publisher 1965-2004) Clifton S. Smith, Jr. (Publisher 2004-2014)

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MARCIA WILSON HOBBS

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I would like to congratulate Steven Fenton for being the first school board member in Beverly Hills history to personally profit from a vote made to hire an administrator.

Then in the last board meeting he had the audacity to shamelessly march up to the podium waving and promoting his new book in front of the school board and audience. A question– he and his ghost writer will most definitely profit from the book, right?

Then he paraded his cronies out to castigate the five citizens who have volunteered and dedicated their considerable time to improve the education of our students. By these actions he managed to set a new low for Beverly Hills.

I will conclude by saying that this is in no way directed at the administrator who is the subject of the book in question. He is a friend whom I have known for many years and for whom I have the utmost respect and admiration.

Larry Jonas ****** It is tragically sad to witness the media's one sided reporting of the horrible war between the state of Israel, and the terrorist organization known as Hamas. For years the Israeli nation has built schools and hospitals for the Palestinian people along with supplying building materials to them to repair and rebuild their land. In return, Hamas is using these same hospitals, schools and building materials to warehouse and build tunnels in which to launch missile/weapons attacks against the population of Israel.

And when one reads Hamas’ mission statement, which is the total destruction of Israel and its people, it should be clear as to which side is defending its right to survive and which side is simply attempting to “exterminate as many Jews as possible.”

Robert Block ****** Two weeks ago, The Courier printed a letter by BHUSD Board of Education member Lewis Hall containing multiple errors such as quoting me as declaring: “Obama supports Common Core, so I won’t.” I never said nor wrote that. I did say that rapid, widespread adoption of Common Core was achieved by offering federal funds to states if they agreed to adopt it. “When the Obama administration put forward the criteria for Race to the Top grants, a primary requirement was that [each] state adopt the Common Core standards. In short order, almost every state agreed to adopt them, even those with clearly superior standards like Massachusetts and Indiana, despite the fact these new standards had never been field-tested anywhere.” [Education author Diane Ravitch, Wikipedia] According to a Fordham Institute study, California also had higher standards than Common Core.

Another error: Common Core took “input from thousands of parents, teachers, administrators and other experts.” Instead, standards were written by a committee of 29 people, the so-called “Standards Development Work Group,” which worked in secret, without open meetings nor public access. After the standards were drafted, another 29 people were chosen to form the “Common Core Validation Committee.” Its purpose was to review, validate, and argue the standards, and instructed to work in absolute secrecy. In the end, their findings and recommendations were ignored. Instead, each member was requested to sign-off on Common Core as originally written. Members who refused to sign-off were removed from the committee’s roster. In this way, the Validation Committee was made to look like it unanimously supported Common Core. Dr. Sandra Stotsky, the only English standards expert on the committee, summarized Common Core’s genesis as: “An invalid process, endorsed by an invalid Validation Committee, [which] resulted not surprisingly in invalid standards.”

Still another error from Mr. Hall: Common Core is “based on standards from Minnesota and Massachusetts, two of the highest-performing states.” Minnesota never adopted Common Core math with education officials there judging their own math standards to be more rigorous. Massachusetts state standards were developed under the direction of Sandra Stotsky before she was appointed to Common Core’s Validation Committee. Since Dr. Stotsky is an outspoken critic of Common Core, it’s doubtful that it is based on Massachusetts standards.

And another whopper from Mr. Hall: “… Common Core State Standards is what it says – standards. … how the standards are taught, the curriculum developed, the materials used … is entirely up to us.” Even he can’t believe this. Common Core is all about making education everywhere the same with national grade level tests driving its curricula. District performance and individual teaching careers will depend on how closely those tests are taught to. Yes, districts will get to decide whether they buy Common Core textbooks from Pearson, Houghton Mifflin, or McGraw-Hill. But it won’t make much difference because all of them will be geared to the same test. Under Common Core, local school districts surrender control to central bureaucracies. To illustrate how curriculum is “entirely up to us”, Hall boasts that if he were a middle school math teacher, he would teach tessellations because they are “cool and fun”. Tessellations are tile-like picture patterns that, in my opinion, have no place in a rigorous math class. But tessellations aside, believing that large numbers of free-styling teachers will depart significantly from their required Common Core lesson plans is fantasy.

Lewis Hall then writes: “I haven’t seen the textbooks, but can only assume they are far from perfect.” He’s referring to our new middle school Common Core math books from Houghton Mifflin. Hall’s admission is revealing. It shows that he can’t be bothered to actually look at textbooks before putting them into our classrooms. (My guess is that none of the other board members previewed the books either. They’re just smart enough not to admit it.

For information, or to share your thoughts on restoring quality academics to BHUSD, email StopCCinBH@gmail.com.

Steve Spitz

Rabbi Jacob Pressman WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE These have been watery times, marked by broken main spouting water on the UCLA campus on Tuesday–a water main apparently so old that it is as old as I. Water is the most prevalent substance on the surface of this Earth globe and occupies most of our bodies. Paradoxically, the precious fluid is a limited resource in Beverly Hills. According to the municipality website, the daily average consumption is 150-gallons water per person across the nation, whereas in Beverly Hills, it is 250-gallons. Such statistics should encourage us to improve our practices regarding water usage. Individual homeowners owe the community a responsibility: the City did not make water available to us to use instead of a rake.

Too many times have I seen the home gardeners using water to chase leaves to the curb. If you do so, water at improper times, or do not fix leaks, you will actually receive a fine up to $100.

Since a few years already, our conscious City of Beverly Hills has decided a mandatory watering schedule. According to where they live, inhabitants have to respect scheduled days and wait for cooler times of the day to quench the thirst of their lawns.

The City wants to help our citizens to make positive changes. It now offers rebates for high efficiency home appliances like washing machines. As most of the Beverly Hills water is used towards irrigation, the best way to contribute seems to replace irrigated lawn with drought tolerant plants requiring less water. The City has incentives for that as well: apply to receive approval before you begin removing any turf.

Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

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

Losses are shown in brackets.

ASSAULTS 07/21 300 S. Reeves Dr. 07/24 9300 Olympic Bl. 07/26 9600 S. Santa Monica Bl.

07/26 400 N. Bedford Dr. ($83)

BURGLARIES 07/21 9700 Wilshire Bl. ($3,500) 07/21 400 S. Rexford Dr. ($5,705) 07/21 9400 Olympic Bl. ($818) 07/22 9600 Wilshire Bl. ($2,580) 07/22 300 N. La Peer Dr. 07/23 8900 Burton Wy. ($2,000) 07/24 200 N. La Peer Dr. ($5,000) 07/25 200 Spalding Dr. 07/25 700 N. Camden Dr. ($15)

GRAND THEFTS 07/21 100 N. Crescent Dr. ($3,334) 07/15 9560 Olympic Bl. ($2,080) 07/18 400 N. Roxbury Dr. ($3,000) 07/21 9000 Wilshire Bl. ($15,000) 07/21 9300 Civic Center Dr. ($1,050) 07/23 8900 Wilshire Bl. ($1,000) 07/25 9600 Wilshire B. ($1,650) 07/25 400 N. Oakhurst Dr. ($6,400)

IDENTITY THEFT 07/21 12223 Ventura Bl. ($6,500)

****** I have noticed that during all of the 100-year fanfare celebrations, the name of Burton Green has never been mentioned. Yet it was he who founded our City and named it Beverly Hills. He is responsible for and approved the configuration of the City, including the lily pond which was restored with great pomp and pride.

Why has this distinguished been forgotten? Why was his name eliminated from a primary thoroughfare through the golden business triangle and replaced with such a moniker as “Little” Santa Monica Boulevard.

While my original thinking was to restore his name through a dual process, I would be more receptive to and immediate change from South (“Little”) Santa Monica Boulevard to Burton Way. The only objection I have heard to such a name change is the cost for new stationery. This is a meaningless reason since most stationery is created on computers nowadays and email has replaced much letter correspondence.

Fred Barman

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