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Residents celebrate Neiman Marcus’ decision to keep FreshMarket open. 4
The Ghosts of Mary Lincoln opens at Theatre 40. 4
August 2, 2013
Lisa Korbatov Files For School Board Re-Election By Laura Coleman Known for her sharp wit and tireless passion, lifelong Beverly Hills resident and former Board of Education President Lisa Korbatov yesterday made it official that she would be running for re-election in November. In anticipation of her campaign to spend an additional four years working on behalf of Beverly Hills students, The Courier spoke with Korbatov on her upcoming plans for another four years on the Board of Education. The Courier: Why are you seeking re-election? Lisa Korbatov: The last four years have been rewarding and challenging and I am proud of my record. I am IT’S OFFICIAL—Beverly Hills Board of Education member Lisa Korbatov files her re-elec- seeking re-election because the entire job I set out to do tion papers yesterday, officially becoming a candidate for the upcoming School Board race. is not yet complete - many important issues loom large Pictured above (from left): Jacob Schwartz, Max Schwartz, Lewis Hall, Lisa Korbatov, Alex Fuhrman, Marilyn Gallup, Jennifer Terrell-Schwartz, Tom Pease, and Joy Zaki.
(see ‘KORBATOV’ page 10)
Full Details Of Subway Plans For Beverly Hills – 9 Years Out
Greystone Mansion Community Garden continues to grow.
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Dr. Fran talks how bullies are at high risk for trouble in adulthood. 15 •Real Estate •Health & Wellness •Birthdays
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Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE
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Announcements Real Estate Rentals Sales and More
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(see ‘WILSHIRE’ page 13)
THEATRE GUILD KICKOFF –Three of the City’s favorite citizens (from right): Marilyn and Monty Hall and Janet Salter gathered at the latter’s home Sunday for a kickoff party for the Beverly Hills Theatre Guild upcoming “Spotlight Awards” honoring Debbie Reynolds Oct. 6 at the Four Seasons. BHTG President Carolyn Fried and playwright competition coordinator Candace Koster spoke with music by harpist Dorothy Victor. Photo by Amir
Mirisch Says City Manager Kolin ‘Usurped’ Authority By Matt Lopez Tensions continue to fester at Beverly Hills City Hall between Mayor John Mirisch and City Manager Jeff Kolin. The issue centers on a rescheduled City Council study session on July 16. Generally on every other Tuesday, the City Council meets for a 2:30 p.m. “study session,” followed by a formal council meeting at 7 p.m. A brief meeting had originally been scheduled for July 16, but
Kolin said Mirisch requested to cancel it after the July 2 council meeting because Vice Mayor Lili Bosse was to be out of town. A revised council calender was sent out to all council members, showing the meeting as canceled. Mirisch said he never asked to cancel it, but rather have all the few scheduled items moved to the night session. Mirisch then boarded a plane (see ‘CONFLICT’ page 2)
NEW FACE—Beverly Hills resident James Fabe officially became a candidate on Monday for the upcoming Board of Education election. Pictured left: Fabe (center) with daughters Natalie (left) and Naomi (right) along with son Sky.
George Christy, Page 6 Forty-eight Guests Celebrated the Birthday Of Marine Corporal Douglas Banker During a Glamorous Dinner at The Beverly Hills Hotel Hosted By Princess Lilly Lawrence.
Construction Metro is currently hoping to put dirt to shovel as early as 2014 to remain on a nine-year track to have the station open by 2023. Currently, Metro is moving to begin relocation of water, power and sewer lines from the construction area. The Wilshire/La Cienega station will have its entrance at the
Beverly Hills Resident James Fabe Enters School Board Race By Laura Coleman Resident James Fabe officially became a Board of Education candidate on Monday, when the L.A. County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk officially listed him as a candidate for the upcoming election, 11 days after he pulled papers.
Fresh on the heels of his July 29 file date, The Courier discussed with Fabe some of his reasons for entering the race. The Courier: Why are you running? James Fabe: I have been in(see ‘FABE’ page 11)
Planning Commission OK’s In-Lieu Parking Program By Matt Lopez In an effort to make it easier for new business to come into Beverly Hills, the Planning Commission at its meeting last Thursday OK’d a zone text amendment to establish a pilot in-lieu parking program.
The topic was originally broached in March by a request from Spaghettini, a proposed restaurant and jazz club at 184 N. Canon Dr. Spaghettini’s proposal required 59 additional parking (see ‘IN-LIEU’ page 12)
TIME OUT! — “Not easy being out there every minute of the day. We performers all need time out, and let’s not forget I have a son who needs mothering.”
Celebrity Photo/Scott Downie
Beverly Hills National Night Out set for Tuesday outside City Hall. 5
By Matt Lopez Metro gave a glimpse into the future of Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills, at least for the next decade, at a meeting on July 18 with the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs Committee. The meeting centered on the Wilshire/La Cienega station, part of “Phase 1” in Metro’s nine-mile, three-phase Purple Line Extension.
Christina Aguilera was talking to the press during NBC’s summer press tour at the Beverly Hilton. Her NBC colleagues at the reception included Carson Daly, Blair Underwood, James Spader, Linda Lavin, Monica Potter, Erica Christensen, Spencer Grammer (son of Kelsey), Joy Bryant, Craig T. Nelson, and Mae Whitman. For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.