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Visitors throng Rodeo Drive as staff sets up the stage. Photo by Victoria Talbot
The Stage Is Set For A BOLD August In Beverly Hills
Greystone announces return of “Classics in the Courtyard.” 5
By Victoria Talbot BOLD is here. The summer festival leaped into life with a breath of music and a splash of paint, welcoming visitors from all over the City and all over the world. August is BOLD in Beverly
Hills, energizing Rodeo Drive with full living color, voce forte, light, sound, art and theater, blending together in a monthlong celebration of all that is edgy and fun. BOLD took off Thursday with an exhilarating unveiling of the (see ‘BOLD’ page 17)
The bravery of Beverly Hills icon Lucille Ball. 13
Anderson Family Foundation donates $50 million to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles 14 •Arts & Entertainment •Birthdays •Public Notices
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Oscar-Worthy Is The Talk About Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon A TIme... In Hollywood Starring Brad Pitt and Leo DiCaprio. Leo’s Life Is About Buying Houses And Dating Young Beauties While Brad’s Is About His Children, He Has 7.
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LENDING A HAND—BHPD officers aided in the capture of a suspect in a West Hollywood robbery on Monday Three suspects were apprehended and the area south of Wilshire Boulevard, north from Charleville Boulevard, between Doheny Drive and Palm Drive, was restricted as the investigation continued. See story page 15. Photo by Victoria Talbot
Beverly Hills Dynamo Ruthie Grahm Dies At 95
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• Announcements • Real Estate • Rentals • Sales • and More
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Judge Denies Chapter 11 Protections for The Mountain
Satine is an 8-month-old, 35-pound German Shepherd mix looking for a good home. 4
New Consul General of Israel feted by JNF. 4
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By John L. Seitz Funeral services are being held at 12:30 p.m. today (Friday, Aug. 2) at Mt. Sinai Memorial in the Hollywood Hills, 5950 Forest Lawn Dr., for popular Beverly Hills songwriter, actress and author Ruthie Herscher Grahm who died Wednesday (July 30) at age 95. Born in Philadelphia on April 4, 1924, she and her family moved to California shortly thereafter where young Ruthie embarked on a movie career, appearing in a number of films including Up In Arms which served as the debut of Beverly Hills’ own Danny Kaye. She attended UCLA and New
York Unive r s i t y. While in Manhattan, she became a secretary for lege n d a r y sports journalist and broadcastRuthie Grahm er Red Barber and then an assistant in the New Ideas Department of CBS. Joining ASCAP in 1952, Ruthie collaborated with her father, Lou Herscher, in compos(see ‘GRAHM’ page 17)
By Victoria Talbot “The Mountain of Beverly Hills,” (previously known as The Vineyard) comprises 157 acres of largely undeveloped land off Benedict Canyon that hovers over Beverly Hills like a sanctuary in the city of Los Angeles, a monument to the mercurial dreams of the wealthy and wellconnected. Now, the property has added another piece to its sad legend. A judge has denied bankruptcy protection for the owner, clearing the way for foreclosure. The problem, according to Ronald Richards, the acclaimed Beverly Hills attorney representing Secured Capital Partners LLC (SCP), is that SCP owes about $200 million, “but it is disputed,” he said. Currently on the market for $650 million (visit www.themountain90210.com), the property has twice been offered up at $1 billion—-first in 2015 and again last summer —just as the luxury real estate market was beginning to turn. As the most expensive property in the world, it has gained notoriety throughout the globe. But notoriety has not translated into success. Experts speculate the property doesn’t pencil out – the cost of first purchasing, then building and then marketing in a softer market – is too risky. The Westside Agency’s Stephen Shapiro, in an interview last month, told the Real Deal that, if the property sold for $200 million, a developer would still have to spend about $40 million per lot on six parcels to develop them. Each parcel would then have to sell for $100 million. Reportedly, many offers some as high as $400 million have been made, by no less than Tom Cruise. They have
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been turned down. Richards believes it will sell for $300-400 million. Besides Richards, other local luminaries have been enmeshed in the property, notably Jeff Hyland of Hilton & Hyland, who represented the property for years. Hyland has declined to comment. And now, Aaron Kirman, president of the International Estates Division of Pacific Union International, the local celebrity realtor who has $3.5 billion in sales and a stint on CNBC’s Secret Lives of the Super Rich is representing the property. Once, the property belonged to Shams Pahlavi, sister of the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Allegedly with designs to build a palace to rival her Pearl Palace just outside Tehran, she abandoned the property in 1979. After the Iranian Revolution, protesters drove her to seek a lower profile. Hollywood media mogul Merv Griffin bought the property in 1987 after it had sat fallow for nearly a decade, for $4 million. Allegedly, he too, had plans to build an enormous home, which became mired in regulations. Instead, Griffin invested in the Beverly Hilton Hotel. He sold the property in 1997 for $8.5 million, said to be the highest price ever paid for any California propertyat that time. The buyer was Mark Hughes. Last Thursday, Secured Capital Partners lost their bid for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Secured Capital Partners filed for bankruptcy on May 29, one day before the lender would foreclose on the four liens attached to the property (see ‘MOUNTAIN’ page 8)
THREE SISTERS — Scout Larue Willis, Tallulah Belle Willis, Rumer Willis are the daughters of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, and they glamorized many premieres, as they did for Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood during the Los Angeles Premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater. For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.
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CUISINE
Salmon Rockefeller is a new entreé at Lawry’s The Prime Rib
Lawry’s Celebrates 80 Years With Changes To Menu, Decor In celebration of more than 80 years in Beverly Hills, Lawry’s The Prime Rib has unveiled a new menu and interior changes as well as a new design of the iconic “brown gown” servers wear. The restaurant, which has remained largely unchanged since its opening in 1938, is known for innovations including the doggie bag, valet parking and even serving green salad before a meal. Overseen by third- and fourth-generation members of the founding Frank family, Lawry’s 2.0 embraces the brand’s history while preserving the classic elements and signature table-side service. The restaurant now offers its signature prime rib dinner alongside nearly three dozen new items. In addition to its Original Spinning Bowl Salad, Lawry’s offers new salads such as a take on the classic wedge as well as its version of The Westside, a Canlis restaurant classic featuring romaine, mint and pecorino with a lemony garlic dressing. Additions to the a la carte mains include a Prime Porterhouse for two, Charbroiled Filet Mignon, Crispy Roasted Chicken and Salmon Rockefeller, all firsts for Lawry’s Beverly Hills, along with the prime rib, which was previously available only as a set dinner. Guests can also choose from seasonal, vegetable-cen-
tric sides to complement their entrees, such as Grilled Summer Squash, Herb-Roasted Cauliflower and a blue cheesestudded Heirloom Tomato. In the interior a mix of metallic and emerald hues brighten the space in addition to an expansive “kinetic sculpture” along the back wall featuring a backlit onyx frame surrounding five panels of silver and gold metal beaded drapery. Along the West wall, a heavily antiqued mirror flanked by the same metal beaded drapery has replaced the Flemish tapestry. A dark herringbone oak wood floor replaces the carpet while a two-tiered circular chandelier suspends from the main dining room. A few steps ahead, a grand, multi-paneled glass window looking out into the dining room along with a dramatic high bottle display and backlit frame await in the bar room. At the entrance, guests are greeted by a rendition of Lawry’s The Prime Rib’s 70s-era exterior sign, highlighting the famous Lawry's “L” conceived by famed graphic designer Saul Bass. Servers are also sporting a new look; the team tapped LAbased costume designer Kit Scarbo to reimagine the iconic “brown gown” uniform. Servers now sport a russet-colored outfit highlighted by a keyhole neckline and white piping around the waist and sleeves.
Top Chefs, Restaurants And Wineries To Highlight Beverly Hills Food & Wine Festival By Ashley Asherian Upholding the City’s reputation for offering the créme de la créme in food and dining, the annual Beverly Hills Food & Wine Festival is back for its ninth year and ready to showcase world-renowned chefs, top wineries, and culinary icons for a weekend of food and drink. The event will kick off on Thursday, Aug. 15 and conclude on Sunday, Aug. 18 at the Olympic Collection, 11301 W Olympic Blvd. Presented by Maserati, it will be headlined by James Beard Foundation award-winning chefs including Curtis Stone, Katsuya Uechi, Food & Wine Chef of the Year Marc Marrone and Michelin Star Chef Luigi Fineo among many others who have changed the face of the food industry. Restaurants and hotels taking part include The Blvd., Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, Gilles Epie, Craft Los Angeles, The Beverly Hilton, Viceroy L’Ermitage, The Beverly Wilshire, Francois Fayard, Lyuigi Fineo, STK, Mastro’s Steakhouse and Avec Nous. The festival will also feature a Veuve Cliquot Rose Garden, as well as VIP cabanas with Veuve Clicquot Champagne bottle service all night long. Special Super VIP passes are required for Rose Garden access. While the Beverly Hills Food & Wine Festival has proven itself as the food and wine connoisseur’s dream desti-
At last year’s Beverly Hills Food & Wine festival, were from left, Chef Curtis Stone, returning this year, Peggy Sulahian and festival organizer Alan Semsar.
nation for nine consecutive years, it also benefits several charities. This year, Barcelona Enterprises, organizer of the event, has paired with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), a charity whose mission is to “improve the lives of children in the dependency system by pairing them with trained volunteer advocates.” One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to the organization that serves children in L.A. County’s child welfare system. Also new this year to the The Beverly Hills Food & Wine Festival is its partnership with Beyond Meat. Beyond Burger products look like meat, but are
free of GMOs, hormones, soy, and gluten, and are available around the world. “Plant-based meat is the way of the future and I want to be the pioneer in making the shift globally,” said Alan Semsar, CEO of Barcelona Enterprises. Admission to the event includes food, wine, spirits, and beer. Tickets ranging from $140$200 are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ beverly-hills-food-wine-festivaltickets-61064036176. Valet parking is offered for $15, as well as free parking on surrounding streets. For more information, visit beverlyhillsfoodandwinefestival.com.
Phuong Tran, Madison Bright and Michael Della Femina at Croft Alley at The Standard Hotel West Hollywood.
Croft Alley Expands With New BH Location
Lawry’s has created its own version of the classic wedge salad.
Michael Della Femina and Phuong Tran whose Croft Alley eateries at The Standard Hotel and Melrose Place in West Hollywood are going strong has opened a new Beverly Hills location at the former M Café space on Brighton Way, with new partners Carolwood Equities Adam Rubin and
Andrew Shanfeld. The new location designed by Amanda Overton will feature many of Croft Alley's signature dishes, while also introducing some new additions to its menu exclusive to Beverly Hills, along with a beer and wine bar, full coffee, tea and matcha program.
Many of Croft’s staff divides its time between locations while the Beverly Hills team will be led by Madison Bright, Sara Sterling, and Madison Bragg. Additional plans for Croft Alley in 2019 include downtown L.A. and New York City.
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New Consul General Of Israel Feted At JNF Event By Steve Simmons Dr. Hillel Newman, the new consul general of Israel to the Southwest United States, arrived in L.A. a week ago and his first official event was with Jewish National Fund (JNF). The newly arrived diplomat was hosted for an intimate reception with JNF’s board of directors and major donors on last week at a private home in Trousdale Estates. Also in attendance were Beverly Hills Mayor John Mirisch, Vice Mayor Lester Friedman and Councilmen Dr. Julian Gold and Robert Wunderlich. The event was organized by JNF’s National Campaign Director Sharon Freedman. “Hillel and I go back to New England, where we became fast friends when he was the deputy consul general for that region. L.A. and the entire Southwest are so lucky to have his vast
A WARM WELCOME—At a reception honoring new Consul General of Israel Dr. Hillel Newman (center) were, from left, Mark Egerman, former Beverly Hills mayor and past president of JNF’s Los Angeles Board, and Lynn Egerman.
experience, wisdom, and vision rhere as our consul general.” “I thank the JNF for such a warm and beautiful welcome,” said Newman. “And thank you for all that you have done and continue to do to make Israel grow and thrive.”
Newman went on to discuss the current state of events in Israel, emphasizing that “Israel faces both challenges and opportunities today. There are also new horizons emerging in fields ranging from diplomacy to innovation.”
It’s Time For The 25th Annual Picklefest By Victoria Talbot This is it! Time to pucker and pickle with Beverly Hills’ most unique summer festival. Not for the weak of stomach, pickling at its finest will be demonstrated 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market this Sunday, Aug. 4. Straight from the brine, the Picklefest contest is sponsored by legendary Nate ‘n Al Delicatessen, the pros for pickles. Nate ‘n Al’s will award $200, $100 and $50 gift cards to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. A panel of distinguished judges includes Beverly Hills
Mayor John Mirisch; Bryan Chabrow, last year’s dill pickle Michael winner; contest Rotolo, the new proprietor of Nate ‘n Al; Susan Mishler, Recreation and Parks commissioner; and, David All, next Beverly Hills membership chair, avid chef, foodie and pickler! Throughout the day, there will be a host of pickle-centric activities, including pickle samples, pickle making, pickle toss for kids and pickle arts and crafts. In celebration of the Farmers’ Market’s 25th anniver-
sary, the following vendors will be recognized and celebrated for being with the market since its inception: Rockenwagner, Kenter Canyon, Pudwill Farms, Mayeda Flowers, Bernard Ranches, Weiser Family Farm, Tenerelli, Orchards, C Stars Nursery, Avila and Sons Farms, Sherrill Orchards Juices, and Mis Padres Tacos. The Farmers’ Market is a weekly open market that is located on the 9300 block of Civic Center Drive. Free twohour parking is available in the Civic Center garage or free parking until 2 p.m.
COCKTAILS WITH A CAUSE–Coldwell Banker’s Beverly Hills North Office and Beverly Hills South Office joined forces to stage a charitable cocktail mixer at Porta Via on Canon Drive for the benefit of the Coldwell Banker Community Foundation which disburses funds to various charities throughout the year. Pictured (from left): Yar Meshkaty, Marcia Taylor, Bobby Syed, CB Regional VP Beth Styne, Office Manager Tom Dunlap, Josie Benjamin, and Steve Geller. More than $1 million has been raised for the foundation’s charitble endeavors by Coldwell Banker offices nationwide.
Wally’s was one of two City restaurants honored by Wine Spectator magazine.
Wine Spectator Gives Glasses Up To Several Beverly Hills Restaurants By Victoria Talbot Wine Spectator has uncorked the winners of the 2019 Restaurant Awards, which honor the world’s best restaurants for wine. This year, the Restaurant Awards program honors 3,800 dining destinations from all 50 states in the U.S. and 79 countries internationally. Since 1981, the Restaurant Awards are judged in three categories. The Award of Excellence with 2,447 awards; the Best of Award of Excellence with 1,244 awards; and the Grand Award with 100 recipients named. Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Awards recognize restau-
rants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine, and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers. To qualify for an award, a wine list must present complete, accurate information, including vintages and appellations for all selections. Complete producer names and correct spellings are mandatory and the overall presentation of the list is also considered. Lists that meet the requirements are judged for the awards. Two restaurants in Beverly Hills were among the 100 restaurants worldwide that received the Grand Award: (see ‘WINE’ page 15)
STUNNING SATINE—Satine is an 8-month-old, 35-pound German Shepherd mix. For more information and to learn how to adopt, visit www.shelterhopepetshop.org or call 805-379-3538.
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‘One More Time’ Is Latest Addition To Beverly Hills Public Art Collection
Craig Bugbee Named New Horace Mann Principal
By Victoria Talbot The latest addition to Beverly Hills’ Fine Art Collection is from the Mayor’s art purchase at the spring Beverly Hills artSHOW, “One More Time.” The bronze sculpture selected by Mayor John Mirisch as the Mayor’s Purchase Award was installed last week at the Rexford Drive entrance to City Hall. “I hope it makes people smile as they enter City Hall,” said Mirisch. The fanciful sculpture depicts three sheep, dancing in unison on their hind legs. “With the two white sheep at the ends and the one black sheep in the middle, the three sheep unite and find joy together. It’s a great symbol for community at its best,” said the mayor. Artist Guiseppe Palumbo’s figurative bronze sculptures are textural, warm, spirited works that capture the essence of each being he portrays. Known for what he describes as serious whimsical sculptures, Palumbo splits his time between his studio and foundry up in Berkeley, and the Art Center he created in Eldorado Springs, Colorado.
At a special board meeting Monday afternoon the Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education aproved the superintendent’s recommendation to appoint Craig Bugbee as principal of Horance Mann School. Formerly assistant principal at Horace Mann, Bugbee officially took over as principal yesterday. Before joining the Beverly Hills district, Bugbee was an assistant principal in the Burbank Unified School District for three years and curriculum specialist for eight years. He was a classroom teacher for more than eight years and collectively has more than 20 years of experience working in an elementary setting. Bugbee holds a master of arts degree in educational leadership from CalState L.A., a master of arts in education from Pepperdine University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from CalState Fullerton. Chris Regan will continue as assistant principal continuing his passion in special education while supporting Bugbee as principal.
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CITY GETS ‘SHEEPISH’—Mayor John Mirisch poses with “One More Time,” a bronze sculpture by Giuseppi Palumbo. The most recent piece of public art in the City was installed last week at the Rexford Drive entrance of City Hall.
The Greystone Mansion courtyard is the perfect summer venue for play readings.
Greystone Announces The Return Of ‘Classics In The Courtyard’ By Victoria Talbot Nothing says summer in Beverly Hills like an outdoor theatrical reading in the courtyard at Greystone Mansion and Gardens, featuring breathtaking views over all of Los Angeles as a backdrop. Theatre 40, in cooperation with the Beverly Hills Community Services Department, is presenting “Classics in the Courtyard” on Sunday, Aug. 11 The evening begins with a selfguided tour of the first floor of the mansion, 5–5:45 p.m. Guests will then retire to the courtyard at 6 p.m. for the
show. This year features a staged reading of Fourteen (featuring Alison Blanchard, Amanda Conlon, Dean Wood) and He Said, She Said (featuring Amanda Conlon, Meghan Lloyd, Dean Wood and Alison Blanchard) and The Illuminati In Drama Libre (featuring Deam Wood and Meghan Lloyd). All plays are by Alice Gerstenberg, directed by Melanie MacQueen. Gerstenberg (1885-1972), playwright, novelist and actress, grew up in Chicago, the granddaughter of the (see ‘GREYSTONE’’ page 15)
Craig Bugbee
“Mr. Bugbee is extremely knowledgeable in elementary education, curriculum, and instruction,” said Superintendent Dr. Michael Bregy. “He is deeply committed to bringing Horace Mann together in this time of reconfiguration. The nature of any elementary role requires superior leadership instincts which Mr. Bugbee innately possesses when dealing with students, parents, and staff. I am confident in a very successful start to the 2019/2020 school year at Horace Mann School (see ‘PRINCIPAL’ page 15)
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George Christy
Adriana Lima
Thomas Jane
Damon Herriman
Harley Quinn Smith
James Landry Hebert
Julia Butters
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Quentin Tarantino
Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Leonardo DiCaprio were applauded Lorenza Izzo by an ethusiastic crowd for Sony Pictures’ Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood during Los Angeles Premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater
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he raves pour in for Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio, who star in Quentin Tarantino’s grand opus Once Upon A Time … In Hollywood.
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avid Simms of The Atlantic concedes Pitt’s superb choices for his role as Cliff Booth, noting “Pitt’s performance is the first reminder in years (since perhaps 2011’s Moneyball) that he’s the most charismatic movie star of his generation: This is effortlessly cool work, with an edge of menace.”
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oe Morgenstern of The Wall Street Journal recognizes Quentin Tarantino’s film as “…equally a tribute to actors and acting.” Focusing praise to Leonardo, Joe Morgenstern adds, “Mr. DiCaprio’s signal achievement is taking his character from Mr. Tarantino’s page and making him simultaneously absurd—a has-been boozer with a burlesque cowboy accent—and touchingly vulnerable, with not
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the slightest whiff of mawkishness.”
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urther adding, Once Upon A Time…In Hollywood “excites you, delights you, lulls and seduces you in the spirit of its once-upon-a-time title.”
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he New York Times’ Manohla Dargis comments, “What was entirely unexpected was that Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood, which had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, would be such a moving film, at once a love letter — and a dream — of the Hollywood that was.”
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wen Gleiberman, film critic for Variety “It's a heady, engrossing, kaleidoscopic, spectacularly detailed nostalgic splatter collage of a film, an epic tale of backlot Hollywood in 1969, which allows Tarantino to pile on all his obsessions.”
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he first weekend’s box office raked in $40.4 million for Quentin Tarantino’s ninth movie which pleased Sony
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Rob Lowe with Sheryl Berkoff and John Owen Lowe
Britney Spears with Sam Asghari
Elsa Pataky with Chris Hemsworth
Don Johnson with Kelley Phleger
Pictures upholding that the movie, a work of art, “has legs.” QT’s most expensive film to date and his best opening ever.
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rad and Leo are unique in their individuality. Brad loves children and is a father to seven. While Leo is hooked on houses and young beauties. Houses and beauties come and go, while children are forever. Online at www.bhcourier.com/category/george-christy
Vanessa Hudgens, Austin Butler
April Love Geary with Robin Thicke
Pierce Brosnan and Dylan Brosnan
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by the former owner, the Mark Hughes Family Trust. Mark Hughes was the founder of Herbalife International - the billion-dollar, health supplement, multi-level marketing business. The 9th grade dropout gained fame in 1980 for becoming the young founder of his own company at 24, after his single mother had died of a drug overdose. In 2013, the product was in 95 countries with over $7.5 billion in sales. But in 1985, the state Department of Health Services and the California State Attorney General sued Hughes for "untrue or misleading" product claims about Herbalife products health claims and for operating “an endless chain marketing scheme.” Hughes was questioned by the United States Senate for alleged illness and death by product-users. He settled for $850,000, which then-Attorney General John Van de Kamp told the Wall Street Journal, was the largest settlement ever attained from a health products company. At the 87th birthday of his maternal grandmother Hazel in 2000, Hughes was felled from a lethal combination of his anti-depressant drugs, doxepin, and alcohol, leaving behind an estate worth a reported $400 million. The New York Times reported that Hughes, 44, “who promoted natural healing methods using Herbalife’s health care and weight loss products, was being treated by a psychiatrist for his drinking problem and smoked six to eight cigars a day, according to the coroner’s report.” Hughes, it said in an Aug. 12, 2000 article, died after a four-day drinking binge, according to... the Los Angeles coroner.” Mark Hugh’s third wife, Suzan, was the only one of his four beauty pageant wives with whom he had a child-his son, Alex. Hughes’ will stipulated that Alex was the sole beneficiary. “According to court documents, before his death... in what officially was ruled an accidental overdose of alcohol mixed with antidepressants, Mark Hughes set up three sources of money for his son. The first was a $1.1 million guardianship, then later, a $35 million custodianship and, finally the remainder of the trust, worth an estimated $350 million, when Alexander Hughes turns 35 years old,” according to Law360. Jack Reynolds, Alex's paternal grandfather, attorney Conrad Klein, and Herbalife executive Christopher Pair were named as executors – until they were removed in 2013, when a judge in a separate lawsuit ordered the removal of all three for breaching the terms of the trust by mismanaging the funds. It was Klein who made the deal with Charles “Chip” Dickens, who once told The Hollywood Reporter, “I’m the most improbable character in this whole thing.” Dickens, who hailed from Georgia, had come to LA in 2003 on behalf of a group of Chicago investors who had heard about a great piece of land in LA. He came to make a deal. For the next 12 years, that is what
he tried to do. With a finders’ fee of $500,000 financed by the Chicago people, Dickens gained entrée to a meeting with Conrad Klein. Klein, a former California Court of Appeal judge, worked for Hughes as executive vice president, senior consultant to the president and chief business affairs officer. Now, as the chief trustee for the Hughes Family Trust, Klein was the man in charge of the trust’s assets and frequently found himself in court with Suzan Hughes. As for the property, in his custodial role, Klein was paid well. He was in no hurry to sell. Offers came and went. In 2015, he told The Hollywood Reporter, "More hopeful people and crooked people were interested. The hopeful people couldn't come up with the money, and the crooked people never intended to come up with the money. So, deal after deal didn't go anywhere, and these people gave up." Court records show Dickens and Klein formed a relationship. They tooled around LA together. Dickens focused on what Klein wanted. Klein wanted to develop the property – without using the trust’s money – not sell it. Nevertheless, by the end of 2003, Dickens’ Chicago group had failed to raise the money. Meanwhile, a deadline for a tract map to subdivide the property loomed in Sept. 2004; without the tract map, the property would probably be entitled for only one home forever, reducing its potential. Klein had to move fast if he wanted to make it happen. That is when Dickens, who had no money to speak of, told Klein that he wanted him to give him the option to finish the tract map and, possibly, to buy the property. He called it “the Chip Deal.” It was so audacious that Klein listened, according to court documents. Ultimately, the deal of a lifetime for Dickens would be the unraveling for both of them. If he got the tentative tract map done, Klein said he would consider the Chip Deal. Dickens got the option to buy the property for $23.75 if he secured the entitlements. Klein loaned Dickens $1.5 million from the trust to do it. In August 2004, Dickens had the tract map. And then, the terms of the deal changed – Dickens all-cash purchase became a seller-financed purchase. The trust, through Klein, loaned Dickens $23.75 million to fund the purchase. In 2004, Tower Park Properties signed a deal with the Mark Hughes Family Trust that made Chip Dickens the owner of the property - without having spent a dime. Somehow, the deal bypassed Suzan Hughes, who told California Lawyer that, "The trustees never explained to me … that they were going to sell the property for no money down, to a man with no money, no financial backing and no real estate experience.” She was, however, the recipient of a $250,000 payment, allegedly to ensure the withdrawal of any objection to the deal. Klein extended millions of trust dollars in credit to Dickens, who used the money to improve the property until
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2008, after the Tom Cruise deal fell through – and then, Klein pulled back. No more money. By that time, Dickens owed millions and his credit line had just dried up. With Suzan Hughes’ constant pressure on the trustees to find a more suitable all-cash buyer, the loss of his line of credit and a real estate company that had a second trust deed that began foreclosure proceedings, Dickens filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. As a measure of the stress on their relationship, Dickens also prepared to sue Klein for “lender liability.” But like Teflon, In 2010, a federal judge ruled that Tower Park Properties had emerged from bankruptcy. Dickens still had the property. He patched up relations with Klein and secured another loan of $7 million from the trust to bankroll the marketing prep for the parcel’s landscaping. Until Klein began foreclosure proceedings again, six months later. That is when Cuban transplant Victorino Noval showed up. His father, who may have been a CIA operative in the Bay of Pigs, became a wealthy real estate magnate. Court documents show that Victorino and his partner, James Weatherley, launched a scheme to defraud the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for $60 million in what the LA Times called the “largest fraud” in the agency’s history. They purchased low-priced apartment buildings with straw companies – all owned by Victorino – and found corrupt appraisers to inflate their values. They enlisted “buyers” to purchase the properties with government-insured, Federal Housing Administration mortgages, for more than they were worth. They forged tax forms and paid their mortgages by taking out even more loans. When caught, Noval had allegedly transferred millions of dollars to Switzerland and Mexico. Ultimately, he pleaded guilty to mail fraud and tax evasion and was sentenced to federal prison in 2003.
Nonetheless, it was Noval, who, in 2010, is said to have gone seeking Dickens. They partnered and Noval took 40 percent of Tower Park Properties LLC. By 2012, they were back in front of a retired federal bankruptcy judge. At the same time, Alex Hughes was suing Klein and the other trustees to have them removed. As the trustee trial moved forward, TPP, the Mark Hughes Family Trust, Dickens, Noval and Klein, settled in Jan. 2013. The agreement called for a $57.5 million limit on the debt owed to the trust and a payment schedule. Securing payment from an alleged Middle East source, Noval’s LA Starz LLC came up with the money to make the payments. And then, a few months later, L. A. Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff removed the trustees. Beckloff called it, “the single most valuable nonliquid asset essentially owned by the trust.” According to Law360, the judge characterized Dickens as chronically “in breach of a lease entered with a trust-owned business... who repeatedly defaulted on his financial obligations during the land sale.” The trustees, “failed to take action against Dickens, such as declaring a default or foreclosing on him.” Dickens held on as long as he could, but in 2016, Secured Capital Partners, an entity tied to Franco Noval, Victorino’s son, acquired the property with four liens attached - through a title transfer. In May, upon filing for Chapter 11 reorganization, 2019, Ronald Richards told The Real Deal that Secured Capital has “zero chance” of ending up in foreclosure. The parcels, ranging from 2.7 acres to 12.2 acres, are zoned for residential buildings that can be up to 48 feet in height. The nearest neighbor is a halfmile distant. The views are 360 degrees, from the ocean to downtown Los Angeles. With so much to offer, why has it been so hard to realize?
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PBS Announces New Digital Popular Artists Collaborate For ‘Icons Of Partnership, Series Programming Hollywood’ Art Show At Edwards-Lowell Gallery The Public Broadcasting Service announced Monday that its member stations choosing to participate will be carried on YouTube TV's live TV and on-demand subscription service beginning later this year. The digital partnership is the first for PBS. In addition to the live channels for PBS and PBS KIDS, YouTube TV subscribers can access the content through YouTube TV's video on demand service and its DVR service with no storage space limits. “Our goal is to reach as many Americans as possible with content that educates, inspires and entertains,” said Ira Rubenstein, PBS' chief digital and marketing officer. “As a broadcaster that is rooted in communities, we appreciate YouTube's commitment to local content, and we are pleased that this service provides audiences with access to programming that is produced and distributed by our member stations." In other announcements made at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour being held in Beverly Hills: • Oscar and Emmy winning actress Helen Hunt will star in the seven-hour Masterpiece World War II drama World on Fire, which “follows the fates of five characters— from England, France, Germany, Poland, and America—as their stories weave in and out of each other,”’ Masterpiece executive producer Rebecca Eaton said. • An American Masters documentary with the working title, Rita Moreno: The Girl Who Decided to Go For It, is scheduled to premiere in 2020. “When I learned from my producing partner, Brent Miller, that a film had not yet been made on Rita Moreno, I couldn’t believe it and suggested we make it together,” said leg-
Lin-Manuel Miranda is one of the producers of the American Masters biography of Rita Moreno.
endary television producer Norman Lear, who will be an executive producer of the documentary. Hamilton creator LinManuel Miranda will be another executive producer. “Her life, talent and career is a master class in the American dream,” Miranda said of Moreno, “is about time that she takes her rightful place among her peers on American Masters.” • W, a two-part biography on the life and presidency of George W. Bush, will air in the spring, the newest production in the American Experience collection, The Presidents. “What makes George W. Bush such a fascinating subject is that he was one of the least prepared presidents in our history, yet faced some of the greatest challenges," said Barak Goodman, W's writer, director and producer. “Not since Lincoln has such an inexperienced leader been called upon in a moment of genuine existential crisis. How Bush evolved in office under these pressures—at first struggling mightily, but later finding his feet —illuminates not only his character, but the evolving nature of power and the presidency in an increasingly dangerous world.”—CNS
Jeffrey Lehman and Kevin Martinez of Edwards-Lowell Gallery have announced their latest art show, “Icons Of Hollywood,” featuring works created in collaboration by Jim “Taz” Evans and street artist Kelly “Risk” Graval. The show will kick off with a VIP reception, featuring the two artisits, from 7-10 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 7 at the gallery, in the Edwards-Lowell building, 8712 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. Twenty percent of all sales that night will go to the Harold & Carole Pump Foundation which has raised more than $7 million for the Carole Pump Women’s Center, Harold and Carole Pump Department of Radiation Oncology, and the Leavey Cancer Center at Northridge Medical Center and
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other non-profit community charities.
Opening to the public on Thurday Aug. 8, the show willrun through Sept. 1. Taz’s pop art and Risk’s joint works of Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Marlon Brando, Jim Morrison, James Dean, JFK, Madonna, Jane Fonda and Sean Connery will be on display and available for purchase. The pieces, on canvas and paper, framed and unframed, range in price from $1,000 to $50,000. Highlights of the show, curated by Brian Greif, street art collector and executive producer of Saving Banksy, include a one-of-a-kind piece by graffiti artist Risk, plus some of his neon works on display. Visit https://www.edwardslowell.com or call 310-3600466 for more information.
Resident Founds Dance And Dialogue, Sets Student Workshop In Beverly Hills Ricka Glucksman Kelsch, a Hawthorne and BHHS graduate, founded Dance and Dialogue six years ago while teaching at Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences, where she put on her first iteration of the program with 85 students. She started the program “to teach students about the greater world community, believing that learning and understanding other cultures and ethnicities is the best way to lessen the fears and strangeness associated with people living life differently than your experience,” she said. The program has grown and in 2016 Kelsch received the Lester Horton Award for community leadership from the Dance Resource Center of Los Angeles. Kelsch recently announced an “All-City Workshop” to be held at the Wallis Annenberg Center Performing Arts Center on Sept. 10. “I am very excited about connecting the students of
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BHHS with other students from East L.A. and the Valley,” says Kelsch. “They will go through the paces of the day together not knowing who is from which schools. By wearing the Dance and Dialogue T-shirts they will only encounter each other as people, eliminating any prejudgement or fear they may have. “At our All-City workshops, the stage is set for teenagers to take a leap of faith and bravely
express their own thoughts, their own life challenges and their own dreams for their future;” says Kelsch, “it is both extremely humbling and inspiring. The participants are listening; some for the first time, to others talk about their struggles and goals. They are finding they have more in common than they thought; some making new friends from different walks of life as a result.“ This year, Dance and Dialogue will serve more than 2,000 teens from all over L.A., San Pedro, Ojai and Santa Barbara. Kelsch has also announced that Dance and Dialogue is partnering with San Pedro Ballet’s Cindy Bradley, a teacher of ballet star Misty Copeland, to create the L.A. Urban Ballet Project in South Central L.A. Attendance at the All-City Workshop is by invitation, for more information, visit www.danceanddialogue.org.
Chrissy Metz, Shoshana Bean To Join GMCLA’s 40th Anniversary Concert Chrissy Metz, star of NBC’s This is Us and Shoshana Bean, star of Broadway’s Waitress, will join Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles in “GMCLA 40/STONEWALL 50,” presented by Hyundai Motor America, at 7:30 p.m., Aug. 16 the Walt Disney Concert Hall. During the first part of the concert, Metz will perform I’m Standing With You written by Diane Warren, from the film Breakthrough and her hit album. Bean will perform She Used to Be Mine by Sara Bareilles, and will also lead GMCLA, and
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some surprise guests, in a new take on a classic Broadway song. “We are beyond thrilled to have these incredible artists join us onstage for this gala concert,”
said Executive Director Lou Spisto. “These two great singers, who are true allies of the LGBTQ community, have been raising their beautiful and powerful voices for important causes for years." One of the country’s longest-running and largest LGBTQ arts organizations, GMCLA will honor David Mixner, a leader in LGBTQ and civil rights for the past 60 years with its Lifetime Legend award for six decades of activism, service, and leadership, at the gala. In addition to his fight for gay rights, Mixner is a Vietnam
War era anti-war activist, a civil rights activist, an HIV/AIDS advocate, and a best-selling author of three books. GMCLA 40/STONEWALL 50 will feature more than 500 singers. GMCLA’s 270 members will be joined by the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus and others from around the country to perform Quiet No More, a 35minute work celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. The work was commissioned by LGBTQ choruses across the country including the NYC Gay Men’s Chorus.
The remainder of the concert will feature choral music, musical theatre and popular repertoire. In addition to the 7:30 p.m. concert for the general public, there will be a private pre-concert reception and post-concert dinner for 300 guests, in support of GMCLA’s music education programs—the Alive Music Project, Arts for Incarcerated Youth and the LA Schools Program. Concert tickets are available by calling 323-850-2000. Tickets start at $50.
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T H E FA S H I O N O F B E V E R LY H I L L S
The Bravery of a Beverly Hills Icon LUCILLE BALL
By Barbara Irvin A great woman once said: “I am not funny. What I am is brave.” This revealing quote was spoken by Beverly Hills’ own Lucille Ball, who on Tuesday (Aug. 6) would have celebrated her 118th birthday. Indeed, she knew what she was talking about. Just look at all of the physical comedy Lucy did over the years. Not many comics would do anything to get laughs. However, she wasn’t your typical comedienne. Her innate ability to make audiences chuckle came from deep within. She loved entertaining and that is why it was so sad when the critics did not find her as hilarious as she started getting older. In fact when they stopped accepting her, Lucy’s world fell apart. It takes a strong person to endure public humiliation, and she certainly had her share of it, especially during the last several years of her life. The year was 1986 and Lucille Ball was 75. Her career had slowed considerably in recent years. Aside from a handful of specials and a television movie, she spent most of her time playing backgammon in Beverly Hills. Not the ideal situation for someone who craved worldwide attention. The quality of roles began to decline after the release of Mame in 1974. Critics are supposed to review films, but should not be so cruel in their judgment of them or the actors and actresses who appear in them. Lucy put tremendous
effort into everything she did. Mame was no exception. The fact that she so willingly took on the part and ignored the negative comments about her singing and dancing ability illustrates her determination to succeed. Then, Stone Pillow came along a decade later. Lucy portrayed a bag lady in this all too often overlooked film. She was so convincing as the gritty and gruff Flora that people believed she was impoverished. This alone should have made the producers and directors take notice. Lucy wanted to work and wasn't about to let anything stand in her way. This included battling bouts of dehydration and exhaustion, as well as excessive weight loss. All of these maladies plagued Lucy while making Stone Pillow. It took her awhile to recover. The tabloids, as they always do when featuring reportage about ailing celebrities, had her dying even before the ink had time to dry. What her fretful fans and those so-called journalists did not know was that Lucy was in the midst of planning to return to television. In 1986, she agreed to star in her fourth series, Life With Lucy. She’d be playing a grandmother this time. Gale Gordon, her costar in The Lucy Show and Here’s Lucy would appear opposite her. Reluctant at first, she wondered if another show could withstand the competitive lineup of other sitcoms. Plots centering around mature subject matters and consisting of edgier
dialogue dominated nightly schedules. Gary Morton, Lucy's husband, convinced her to do the project. With Aaron Spelling on board as producer, Life With Lucy was sure to be a winner. If only that would have been the case. The first episode premiered on Sept. 20, 1986. Her character, Lucy Barker, moved in with her daughter and son-in-law. Over the next several weeks, such stars as Peter Graves and Audrey Meadows lent their talents to appear alongside Lucy. She especially enjoyed working with John Ritter, whom she respected immensely and considered one of the best young talents in the business. No amount of illustrious performers could keep the series from slipping in the ratings. By mid-November, Life With Lucy was cancelled. Years earlier, when she worked as a studio boss at Desilu, Lucy dreaded when she had to fire someone, but now she found herself on the receiving end of the bad news. Lucy would never work again.
Without a steady job to occupy her, Lucy became deeply depressed. Adding to her deteriorating emotional health was the impending death of her first husband, Desi Arnaz. Before production ceased on her final show, Lucy sought advice from him on how to improve the quality of the episodes. However, he was too ill to offer any assistance. Desi Sr. passed away on Dec. 2, 1986. Mournful and bored, her isolated state increased. Occasionally, Lucy would be honored somewhere or asked to speak at an awards gala. However, receiving accolades reminded her of her age and
the fact that the roles she wanted were going to younger actresses. She suffered a stroke in May of 1988. It left her paralyzed and with a slight speech impediment. After months of therapy, Lucy recovered enough to join Bob Hope as a presenter on the 1989 Academy Awards. It was the last time the public would ever see her. Lucy’s aorta ruptured in April, but the doctors were able to repair it. While in the hospital, she and Gary discussed the possibility of her starring in the movie version of Driving Miss Daisy. She coveted this part more than any other, and he did everything he could to see that it would be hers once she got out of the hospital. Sadly, Lucy didn’t make it to play Daisy. She died on April 26, 1989. No one was with Lucy during the minutes prior to her demise. The degree of terror she experienced while dying alone can only be speculated. It’s been said a broken heart killed her. Perhaps if her later years would have been filled with more triumphs, Lucy would’ve been able to hang on for a while longer.
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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ Marion and John E. Anderson Pavilion
Anderson Stewart Family Foundation Donates $50 Million To Children’s Hospital Los Angeles On Wednesday, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) announced that the Anderson Stewart Family Foundation has made a $50 million gift to the institution, a gift from the family of Marion and John E. Anderson to further the hospital’s mission to provide a safety net for the most critically ill and advance its commitment to world-class, family-centered pediatric care. “As philanthropists, the Anderson family is steadfastly devoted to improving the lives of others. It’s years of support and leadership helped Children’s Hospital Los Angeles save hundreds of thousands of lives,” said CHLA President/CEO Paul S. Viviano. In 2011, the Anderson family gifted CHLA with $50 million to complete construction of a new building, which was named the Marion and John E. Anderson Pavilion. In the years since, CHLA’s total patient visits have risen from 393,000 a year to nearly 568,000, which
includes nearly 100,000 visits to an emergency department originally constructed to handle 65,000. The Anderson family’s latest donation will support the hospital in its efforts to ensure that all CHLA patients have access to the lifesaving care they need; and that CHLA doctors, researchers, nurses and other caregivers are equipped with the appropriate resources. “Marion often said it was she who should be thanking Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, that her life was transformed for the better as a result of her years of involvement at CHLA,” said the Andersons’ daughter Judy Munzig, chair of the Anderson Stewart Family Foundation. “She loved meeting the children at the hospital and always believed the patients and families deserved the spotlight for their courage and resilience.” Including the gift announced Wednesday, the (see ‘DONATION’ page 15)
Wells Bring Hope Fundraiser Set For Sept. 22 At Stanley Black’s Holmby Hills’ Estate Wells Bring Hope, an L.A.based nonprofit committed to drilling wells to bring safe water and sanitation to rural villages in Niger, West Africa, the poorest country in the world, will hold a fundraiser from 4-7 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 22 at the Stanley Black estate in Holmby Hills, 10000 Sunset Blvd. The “Fabulous ‘50s Bash” will honor philanthropists Marsha and Mark Heirbaum, and feature entertainment by The Wonderelles. There will also be live and silent auctions. Tickets are $150 and available online at https://app.mobilecause.com/f orm/z8nd7Q?vid=1gnee Since its inception in 2008,
Mark and Marsha Heirbaum
WBH has funded 583 wells, delivering safe water to nearly 600,000 people. WBH is an all-volunteer organization with only one paid employee, and 100 percent of all donations go directly to funding wells. For more information, visit WellsBringHope.org.
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H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S
U.S. News & World Report Names Nation’s Best Hospitals—Three In L.A. U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released its 2019-20 list of best hospitals and included three Los Angeles hospitals on its 20-institution Honor Roll. The three are UCLA Medical Center at No. 6, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center at No. 8, and Keck Hospital of USC at No. 16. Among children’s hospitals, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles was judged the fifth best. In preparing its lists, U.S. News analyzed data from nearly 5,000 medical centers and survey responses from more than 30,000 physicians to rank hospitals in 16 adult specialties, including cancer, diabetes, rheumatology and more. Survival rates, patient safety, specialized staff and hospital reputation were among the factors weighed. For 2019-20, the Mayo Clinic claimed the No. 1 spot on the Best Hospitals Honor Roll. Massachusetts General Hospital ranked No. 2, followed by Johns Hopkins Hospital at No. 3. The Honor Roll is a distinction awarded to hospitals ranked in the top 20 for delivering exceptional treatment across multiple areas of care. • U.S. News reported that, in addition to being No. 6 on the Honor Roll, UCLA Medical Center is ranked nationally in 14 adult specialties and 10 children’s specialties. It also achieved the highest rating possible in procedures or conditions. Its ranking in 14 specialties is as follows: Cancer, No. 21; Cardiology & Heart Surgery
UCLA Medical Center was ranked No. 6 in U.S. News & World Report’s best hospital’s ranking.
No. 8; Diabetes & Endocrinology, No. 4; Ear, Nose & Throat, No. 11; Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, No. 6; Geriatrics, No. 4; Gynecology, Not Ranked; Nephrology, No. 3; Neurology & Neurosurgery, No. 6; Ophthalmology, No. 5; Orthopedics, No. 8; Psychiatry, No. 8; Pulmonology & Lung Surgery, No. 3; Rehabilitation, Not Ranked; Rheumatology, No. 9, and Urology, No.10. • U.S. News reported that Cedars-Sinai—a general medical and surgical facility and teaching hospital—in addition to being No. 8 on the Honor Roll, is nationally ranked in 12 adult specialties and rated high performing in adult procedures and conditions. Its rankings in the 12 specialties are: Cancer, No. 12; Cardiology & Heart Surgery, No. 3; Diabetes & Endocrinology, No. 16; Ear, Nose & Throat, No. 38; Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, No. 2;
Geriatrics, No. 12; Gynecology, No. 8; Nephrology, No. 10; Neurology & Neurosurgery, No. 12; Orthopedics, No. 3; Pulmonology & Lung Surgery, No 4; Rheumatology, Not Ranked, and Urology, No. 12. • Keck Hospital of USC, in addition to its No. 16 Honor Roll placement, is nationally ranked in nine adult specialties and rated high performing in one adult specialty and eight procedures and conditions. It is a general medical and surgical facility and a teaching hospital. Its rankings in the nine specialties are: Cancer, No. 21; Cardiology & Heart Surgery, No. 11; Ear, Nose & Throat, Not Ranked; Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, No. 13; Geriatrics, No. 6; Nephrology, No. 13; Neurology & Neurosurgery, No. 16; Ophthalmology, No. 11; Orthopedics High Performing; Pulmonology & Lung Surgery, No. 33, and Urology, No. 4. —City News Service
L.Å. Extends Ban On Homeless Sleeping In Cars Sleeping in a car overnight on residential streets or near schools became illegal again in Los Angeles Tuesday, with the City Council reinstating a ban that expired June 30, sparking anger among some homeless advocates who erupted into chants of “shame on you.” The chanting forced the council to briefly pause its meeting while police worked to clear activists from the council chamber. One woman, identified by activists as a member of the homeless-advocacy group KTown for All, was detained by police. The woman was cited and released, police said. The council’s 13-0 vote reinstated the ban for six months. It was passed with an urgency clause, meaning it will take immediate effect. The ban prohibits people from sleeping or living in vehicles parked on residential streets or within 500 feet of schools between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. It was illegal for decades to live in a vehicle in the city until
a 2014 federal court ruling struck down the ban. The council responded by drafting the law that made it illegal to live in a vehicle in certain areas. The council extended the law by six months in June 2018, then voted again in December 2018 to extend it for another six months while it works on a more permanent solution. But the ban expired on June 30, while the council was on its summer recess. Homeless advocates have long criticized the law, saying it criminalizes people when they’re at their most vulnerable. Several dozen people spoke out against the ban on Tuesday, saying the law is punitive and puts homeless people at risk by forcing them out of their cars and onto the streets. One speaker, Jose Garcia, said he owns a parking business in Koreatown. He said that while people sleeping in their cars has hampered his business, especially in RVs, he doesn’t call police because he doesn't
want to contribute to the criminalization of homeless people. He said he opposed the ban and would dedicate time to helping prevent homelessness. Another speaker who identified herself as a member of the group Services Not Sweeps said, “You’re harming people who have the least amount among us. The city should work on emergency measures to find places for people to park.” The city has already dedicated hundreds of millions of dollars this year to homeless and permanent supportive housing on top of millions more for cleanup and outreach services, but critics have said the city has not done enough to mitigate the homeless crisis. Heidi Liu, an attorney with Public Counsel, said the ban is counterintuitive because it forces more people out of their cars and into tents, increasing the homeless population. —CNS
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BHPD Aids in Capture of West Hollywood Robbery Suspects
Spago was one of 100 restaurants worldwide to receive the Grand Award from Wine Spectator magazine
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Spago at 176 N. Canon Dr., and Wally’s at 447 N. Canon Dr. The highest award is given to restaurants that show an uncompromising, passionate devotion to the quality of their wine programs. These wine lists typically feature 1,000 or more selections, and deliver serious breadth of top producers, outstanding depth in mature vintages, a selection of large-format bottles, excellent harmony with the menu, and superior presentation. These restaurants offer the highest level of wine service. Nine restaurants in Beverly Hills received the Best of Award for Excellence. They include Avec Nous at the L’Ermitage Beverly Hills; Crustacean Beverly Hills; Jean-Georges at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel; Madeo; Mastro’s Steakhouse; The Bar at the Montage Hotel; The Restaurant at the Montage Hotel; The Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel; Maude; and the Belvedere at the Peninsula Hotel. These wine lists display excellent
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helmed by Mr. Bugbee.” Bugbee’s position as assistant principal will be posted soon and filled in the coming weeks, according to the district. “I am honored and humbled to be selected to lead the Horace Mann family,” said Bugbee. “I look forward to working with staff, families, the community, and most importantly, our stu-
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Palumbo sees art as a tonic to add levity for the human condition. Having studied in Italy, Mexico and throughout the Southwestern United States, Palumbo began his career in construction and design before ever
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Anderson family has given more than $100 million into CHLA over three decades, making it the greatest single benefactor in the history of the hospital. Marion Anderson served as a CHLA board trustee from 1989 until her death in 2017—including co-chairing the board from 1999 to 2012, leading the
breadth across multiple wine growing regions and/or significant vertical depth of top producers, along with superior presentation. Typically offering 350 or more selections, these restaurants are destinations for serious wine lovers, showing a deep commitment to wine, both in the cellar and through their service team. Finally, the Award of Excellence was received by six Beverly Hills restaurants. These include Fogo de Chão; Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana; Morton’s Steakhouse; Ocean Prime; Ruth’s Chris Steak House; and the Palm Beverly Hills. These wine lists, which offer at least 90 selections, feature a well-chosen assortment of quality producers, along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style. Whether compact or extensive, focused or diverse, these lists deliver sufficient choice to satisfy discerning wine lovers. To discover more about the Wine Spectator Restaurant Award, visit Restaurants.WineSpectator.com, download the Wine Spectator Restaurant Award app; or follow them on twitter or Instagram. dents to build a community dedicated to bettering the world in which we live. My passion for teaching and for supporting children in reaching their fullest potential in all aspects drives me to encourage and celebrate learning. Horace Mann has an extensive history of academic excellence centered around an impressive community culture and together, we can support one another in continuing to thrive at Horace Mann.” taking an art class in his 30s. Observing the transformative power of art, he wanted to delve deeper into the power of art to evoke strong emotions. The City of Beverly Hills has over 90 pieces of public art on display throughout the City. To learn more about Beverly Hills’ public art, visit www.beverlyhills.org/publicart. hospital during its most successful fundraising campaign to date and several landmark clinical recognitions. The entire Anderson family has always demonstrated true generosity of spirit by sharing ideas, inspiring others and leading by example, and for that reason we are so grateful for this gift,” says Jeffrey Worthe, chair of the CHLA board of directors.
By Victoria Talbot Neighbors on the Southeast side of town could hear the helicopters circling overhead in a multi-agency response to a West Hollywood investigation. Sheriff’s Deputies from the LASD West Hollywood Station pursued a vehicle into Beverly Hills that was abandoned near Wilshire Boulevard and South Oakhurst. Beverly Hills Police aided in securing the perimeter, while overhead, helicopters were involved in surveillance. According to Sheriff’s Deputy Todd Mohr, the robbery took place in West Hollywood. Mohr said that a multiagency investigation included LAPD and LA County Sheriffs in addition to West Hollywood Sheriffs and BHPD. According to Beverly Hills PD, three suspects were apprehended. During the morning hours, the area
south of Wilshire Boulevard, north from Charleville Boulevard, between Doheny Drive and Palm Drive, was restricted as the investigation continued. Mohr said that the suspects were wanted in connection with vehicle burglaries and armed robbery. Firearms were in the abandoned vehicle. A Nixle notice was sent out at 10:48 a.m. It read, “Officers and Deputies are looking for one outstanding suspect. Please avoid the area.” At 12:13 p.m., the following message was sent: “The incident is now clear. Officers and Deputies are clearing the scene. LASD West Hollywood is the primary investigating agency.” Stay informed! To sign up for Nixle notifications on your smart phone, text your zip code to 888777.
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The Illuminati in Drama Libre is a 1920’s take-off on pretentious, period drama. “He” and “She” are two characters from cubist art. They appear on stage and exhibit, through broken conversation, an array of human emotions frequently experienced in relationships. As quickly as it begins, it ends, without explanation or resolution. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased online at http://beverlyhills.org/departments/co mmunityservices/cityparks/greystonemansiongardens/classicsinthecourtyard/. Advanced reservations are recommended. Free parking is available in the upper lot at Greystone.
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founder of the Chicago Board of Trade. Privilege provided opportunities for travel and experiences, including exposure to theater. He Said, She Said is a play about the destructive potential of a mischievous gossip, apparently focused on the one man who remained behind while others had gone to war. Fourteen centers around a society woman who hopes to use her talents as a hostess to impress the town’s most eligible bachelor, and hopefully, secure a husband for her daughter. But the cream of society, hampered by illness and a blizzard, begin calling in to cancel.
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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S OUTLOOK The West Coast premiere of Lila Rose Kaplan’s critically acclaimed play, 100 Planes, a guest production, runs through Sunday, Aug. 4 at The Broadwater Black Box, 6322 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. Set in 1997, Kaplan’s play follows hotshot young pilot who Lieut. Kay McClure dreams of being the first to fly a new hybrid fighter jet. The play is a bittersweet comic drama that follows three women as ambition, and love, passion collide on a Air U.S. Brennan Patrick Force Base and Alani Rose in Germany. Chock in !00 Directed Planes. Photo by Elizabeth by Steve Rogers V. Newman, 100 Planes stars Alani Rose Chock (as Lieut. Kay McClure), Brittany Flurry (as Monique DuPont), Karen Harrison (as Major Anne Clarkson), and Brennan Patrick (as David Greene). Final performances are at 8 p.m., today and Saturday and 5 p.m., Sunday. Tickets are $30 and $25 for students/seniors. To purchase and for more information, visit www.filigreetheatre.com or call 512-496-5208. • • • • • The Actors’ Gang opens Toy Story Tempest, its annual free Shakespeare in the Park production at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3 in Media Park, adjacent to The Ivy Substation, 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City. Based on Shakespeare’s The Tempest and inspired by Pixar-Disney’s Toy Story characters, the 45 minute show will play Saturday and Sunday through Aug. 25. Toy Story Tempest is set amid the toys’ search of their beloved owner, Andy. For the Woody years, 12 past (Prospero) and Jessie (Miranda)
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have been stranded on a magical deserted island. After a great tempest, Buzz, Hamm, Rex, Slinky, Bo Peep, and the rest of the gang are summoned to the island by Woody, with the hope of being reunited with Andy. On their journey to home, they make new friends and learn valuable lessons about love, loyalty and forgiveness. Free tickets are available via advance reservation, at www.TheActorsGang.com or by calling 310-838-4264. • • • • •
Wilshire Blvd., Westwood. Terry Singer-songwriter Allen will present exerpts from recordings, radio shows and theater works. He is also an accomplished artist. Jo Harvey is a writer, artist, and actress best known for her work in film and for her onewoman plays. The program will be moderated by Hammer Curator Aram Moshayedi. For more information on visit event, free the https://hammer.ucla.edu/programs-events/2019/08/terryallen-jo-harvey-allen/. • • • • •
Rob Morrow, Robert Adamson and Dylan Rourke in Death of a Salesman. Photo by Ed Krieger
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Ruskin Group Theatre’s acclaimed production of Arthur Miller’s masterpiece Death of a Salesman, featuring Rob Morrow in the towering role of Wily Loman, has been extended through Sunday, Aug. 25 at the theatre, 3000 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. In addition to Morrow, the cast, directed by Mike Reilly, features Lee Garlington (as Linda Loman), Robert Adamson (as Biff Loman), Dylan Rourke (as Happy Loman) and Donovan Patton (as Uncle Ben) in Miller’s tale of a man unable to understand his failure to achieve success and happiness. Performances are 8 p.m., Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m., Sunday. Tickets range from $25-$35 and available by calling 310at online or 397-3277 www.ruskingrouptheatre.com. • • • • • Couple Terry Allen and Jo Harvey Allen will present “Conversations, Music & Performance” at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 7 at The Hammer Museum, 10899
The photography exhibit “Woodstock: 3 Day Last 50 Years,” opens Thursday, Aug. 8 at the Morrison Hotel Gallery at the Sunset Marquis Hotel, 1200 Alta Loma Road, L.A. In addition to photos by the official Woodstock photographer Henry Diltz, the show features work by Elliott Landy, Ken Regan, Amalie R. Rothschild, Lisa Law, Jim Marshall, Rowland Scherman and Baron Wolman. include images Their fringe-clad Jimmy Hendrix’s iconic Star Spangled Banner, Jefferson Airplane’s Grace Slick wowing the crowd with Somebody to Love, and The Grateful Dead in a nighttime performance. For more information, call 310-881-6025. • • • • • Like many baby boomers, Carol Schlanger was tempted to turn in, turn on and drop out. The writer/actress will discuss her new book Hippie Woman Wild: Life and Love on an Oregon Commune at 10 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 11 at The Braid, the Jewish Women’s Theatre’s
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ROBINSON GARDENS–Among those attending the Friends of Robinson Gardens “Fellows Thank You Dinner” at the Virginia Robinson’s estate in Beverly Hills were Joan Selwyn (above) and Roger Kollan and Madeline Gussman (right). See story on Page 18
performance and art space, 2912 at Colorado Ave., Santa #102, Monica. Schlanger tells how an “ o f f - c e n t e r, s o m e w h a t Carol spoiled, ideal- Schlanger istic and talented young actress from Manhattan’s tony Sutton Place learned to chop wood, carry water and transform from a girl to a woman.” screenAward-winning writer Arlene Sarner will moderate the author talk. Tickets are $25 and include a light brunch, author talk, audience Q and A and a book signing. For tickets and more inforbit.ly/hipvisit: mation, piewomanjw. • • • • • Selections from George Bizet’s opera, Carmen and classic film music by Ennio Morricone, John Williams, Elton John and others will be performed by the California Philharmonic, under the direction of Dr. Victor Vener at Carmen Goes to the Movies at 2 p.m. on Aug. 11 at Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., L.A. Highlights of the concert will include bass-baritone Cedric Berry of L.A. Opera singing The Toreador Song and Old Man River and Annalise Staudt singing Micaela’s Aria from Carmen and The Sound of Music. The Cal Phil Chorale with Maestra Marya Basaraba will from selections perform Carmen, Morricone’s The Mission, John’s Circle of Life from The Lion King and Dry Your Tears Afrika from Williams’ Amistad. Dr. Vener will present “Talks With the Maestro” at 1 p.m. in Disney’s BP Hall. from ranging Tickets $37.50 to $140 are available at www.calphil.com and 323850-2000.
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My Letter To Rashida Tlaib Dear Congresswoman Tlaib, My name is Gina Raphael and I am from Los Angeles, California. Outside of my business and family, my energies are focused on developing the State of Israel as a beacon of light to the world. I’m so glad you’re visiting Israel in August along with Rep. Omar. I, too am traveling to Israel at the same time along with my ten-year-old daughter Mia, who is also an immigrant, adopted from China. Mia has been fortunate to visit Israel many times and has grown to love Israel just as much as her love for America. We would like to invite both of you to spend a day with us in Israel’s north and experience some of the amazing work going on. We’d love to show you what is really happening outside of the media. For instance, we can visit the future site of a world-class Culinary Institute in the north of Israel that will be the finest in the Middle East. It will bring people of all walks of life and religions together through a love for food. The Institute will help to transform a region
that has had a 40 percent decline in population. This region is supposed to be the silicon-valley of food technology. Amazing work is happening in Israel’s north that will benefit all Israeli’s population - Jews, Druze, Arabs, Muslims, and Christians alike As they say there, they don’t coexist... they exist as great neighbors. I would be honored to show you how they ‘exist’! Close by, we can see the initial plans for a new medical center that will help people of all religions given this lacking resource in the area. On prior visits, we met Syrians who have been helped by Israelis at hospitals. I’m not sure if you realize, but Israel took care of over 4,000 Syrians wounded during the Syrian civil war. The average patient spent over 1 month in the hospital, with a few spending over 18 months. The government hospitals never turned down one patient, regardless of how intensive the wounds or needed surgeries. We’d love to show you the Galilee Medical Center, where 3,000 wounded Syrians were treated. The director of the
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cessful Summer BOLD on Rodeo Drive,” said Nicola Cagliata, Rodeo Drive Committee president. “We look forward to the high energy, lively evening activations and shopping on Rodeo Drive for Summer BOLD this August!” BOLD Summer, when businesses stay open later on Rodeo Drive and throughout the City, features a host of activities and installations to inspire and amuse every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening throughout August in Beverly Hills, culminating in the Next Gen Block Party. Featured experiences include the many art installations throughout the Golden Triangle, where visitors can enjoy interactive experiences from selfie shopping pics to Living Mannequins. Historical tours will guide guests through some of the legends of Rodeo Drive every Friday evening from 6 – 7 p.m. Highly curated luxury clothing from assorted designers will be showcased Aug. 8 & 10, and on Aug. 15 & 17, outside Dolce & Gabbana, photos that have the #BOLDSummer will automatically be printed to allow guests to match the number on the back with the corresponding number on the photo mosaic wall. For more information and a complete schedule visit lovebeverlyhills.com/boldbh.
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one-of-a-kind sculpture by renowned artist Mr. Brainwash in front of Louis Vuitton. The action coincides with the magnificent exhibit Louis Vuitton X, adding “beautiful” to the moniker “BOLD,” accompanied by music from MISS DJ BLISS to welcome guests to the night’s festivities. The celebration, hosted by KTLA Morning News anchors Sam Rubin and Jessica Holmes, started at 5 p.m. The lovely and talented Cristina Ramos, belting it out in both rock and opera, led the show. Ramos is the acclaimed participant of both America’s Got Talent and Spain’s Got Talent. Her performance on America’s Got Talent: The Champions garnered more than one million viewers in just one week! No doubt, she picked up a lot more Thursday night. The crowd favorite, Dueling Pianos, took the energy up several notches, featuring classical and current music and incredible entertainment by amazing pianists who are also skillful performers. The whole thing ended with a bang, literally, when a round of fireworks launched above Rodeo Drive, heralding that BOLD is here for the month of August. “We are thrilled for another suc-
FROM STREET ARTIST TO HAVING HIS ART ON THE STREET – Mr. Brainwash, whose real name is Thierry Guetta, is a Parisian transplant who started as a street artist in the US. His fun-loving and whimisical art has gained worldwide attention, from Al Pacino to the Pope. His work connected with Beverly Hills Councilmember Lili Bosse. “She’s very positive. We see kind of the same thing about making people happy,” he said. “Beverly Hills is a special flower that is nowhere else in the world. It makes you dream. I love Beverly Hills.” His eponymous sculpture is at the Beverly Canon Gardens. OPENING NIGHT SENSATION – Cristina Ramos, who wowed the world with her signature blend of pop, rock, and opera, studied opera for years in Spain. “If you want to try something, go for it,” she says. “I never thought I could be something special and now I am here... Singing in Beverly Hills!” “We are all people and we have dreams.” Hers came with an appearance on Spain’s Got Talent.
hospital, Dr. Masad Barhoum, is an Israeli Arab I’m sure you might enjoy a conversation with him to hear what the reality truly is. I would love nothing more than to see kindness like this sprinkled throughout the world. We can also receive an update on a program funded by amazing donors in the US that provides new career training to women across religions that have been impacted by violence as well as others just searching for new ways to move their lives forward. While women in Israel build bridges together, it’s disheartening to hear that those in your own community attack those individuals that work together with Jews to make positive change together. If you let me know at your earliest convenience if you can spend time with Mia and me in Israel, we can try and arrange a meeting with the head of Israel’s Bank Leumi and their new Chairman Dr. Samer Haj Yihye. The head of Israel’s leading bank is an Israeli Arab which highlights the pluralistic nature of the country.
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sing a number of songs including Orange Blossoms and Fifty Games Of Solitaire. She and her late husband, Alan Grahm, spent most of her adult years raising her family which included sons Randall and Robert and daughter
We can also ask to meet with Amir Ohana, Israel’s Minister of Justice who is gay. While other countries in the Middle East torture or kill those in the LGBT community the largest city in Israel, Tel Aviv, is known as the most gay friendly city in the world. This is only a sampling of the many things we can do together as we share the beauty of Israel together. As we hope for you to experience the reality of Israel, so you can advocate for the only democracy in the Middle East and America’s closest ally. This will be Mia’s 8th trip to Israel and she has already become a beacon of change. Mia has raised money to help provide special training to young individuals from all different religious backgrounds with special needs pairing them with canines. I’m sure she would like nothing more than showing you the Israel she knows and loves. Thank you so much. -Gina Raphael
Isabelle, who survive her along with grandchildren: Amelie, Jordan, Jonathan, Madison and Samantha. Ruthie was a longtime member of Les Dames d’Escoffier and the Screen Actors Guild. She spent time as a wine salesperson, representing her son Randall’s Bonny Doon Winery. Following today’s services, there will be a reception in her honor at 623 N. Roxbury Dr. from 3 to 6 p.m.
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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Victoria Jackson, Valeda Andler, Betty Hollingsworth, and Polly Holiday (Aug. 2); Tony Bennett, Tom Brady, John Landis and Martin Sheen (Aug. 3): Cliff Waeschle, Bonnie Webb, Jeff Gordon, and Gil Garcetti (Aug. 4); Marilyn Heller, Loni Anderson, John Saxon and Erika Slezak (Aug. 5); Dodo Gayle and Dorian Harewood (Aug. 6); Norman Beck, Michael Libow, Charlize Theron, David Duchovny, Laura Cantrell, and Mickey Kantor (Aug. 7); Keith Carradine, Dustin Hoffman, Richard Rosenzweig, Connie Stevens, Mel Tillis, and Peter Weir (Aug. 8).
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A MAGIC NIGHT OUT– Hollywood’s Magic Castle was the scene of “Soapy Smith Night” celebrating a Yukonstyle gaming experience for the benefit of The Dai Vernon Foundation. Above, a bevy of beauties dress up in their 19th Century best while in the right photo Pop Haydn toasts the memory of Soapy Smith. Photos by Stephen Levine & Phil Gessert
ROBINSON GARDENS–The Friends of Robinson Gardens hosted a mid-summer event at the Virginia Robinson estate. Pictured (from left): David Meadows, President Patti Reinstein, Dr. Andrew Klein and Julia Klein, and Diana Doyle
The Inner Circle of Hollywood’s legendary Magic Castle was turned into a 19th Century gaming hall to raise funds for The Dai Vernon Foundation, a non-profit which provides financial and health assistance to elderly magicians in need and educational scholarships for qualified members of the Academy of Magical Arts Junior Society. The foundation (www.daivernonfoundation.org) was started years ago with a donation from Dai Vernon, a world renowned slight-of-hand artist and one of the 20th Century’s most influential magicians who lived out his last years at the Magic Castle. Its major fundraiser is the annual wake in memory of Soapy Smith, a notorious con man in the Yukon. Among the costumed crowd of “gamblers” at this year’s “Soapy Smith Night” were TV personality Bruce Gold, Vernon Foundation President Stephen Levine, and its Founder/ President Emeritus Joan Lawton, former board of trustees chair of the Academy of Magical Arts.
Another recent magical evening was the “Fellows Thank You Dinner” held by the Friends of Robinson Gardens on the great lawn and back terrace of the Virginia Robinson estate. More than 75 guests were on hand to show their appreciation for the Fellows’ generous support of the restoration and preservation of Robinson Gardens and the children’s program. President Patti Reinstein thanked everyone for their support, saying: “In the words of Audrey Hepburn, ‘To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow,’ and Virginia Robinson certainly believed in tomorrow....We believe in all the tomorrows that we can give to the thousands of children who have visited Robinson Gardens. Not only do they come here for a day of fun, and science follow-up, but they enjoy the beautiful outdoors....and learn about conservation, sustainability and making healthy food choices. They are our tomorrows.” She then saluted various patrons including Carolyn and Martin J. Bloom, Jamie Wolf, Leslie and Jack Kavanaugh, Kathy and Anthony Choe, Jacqueline Burdorf, Patty and Michael Rosenfeld, Adrienne and Elliott Horwitch, Barbara and David Jaynes, Cindy and Edwin Fields, March Wiseley, Madeline Gussman, Ryan Kavanaugh, and the Callie D. McGrath Foundation represented by Hector Santillan. Jeanne Anderson chaired the event. Starting A New
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It has only happened once before in its fabled history: Sunnylands, the former Rancho Mirage estate of Sir Walter and Leonore Annenberg, is inviting the public to participate in the mid-September harvest of the approximately 600 olive trees on its 200-acre estate. Up to 100 volunteers will pick the ripe olives on Sept. 11 and 12, which will in turn be used to bottle and then to sell the coveted oil. Once bottled, Sunnylands Olive Oil will be available to the public at the gift shop there. Sunnylands volunteers must be at least 10 years old and need to register online at www.sunnylands.org for the day they would like to participate. Reservations can also be done through the Sunnylands’ Facebook event. Up to four people can be registered by one person. Those who successfully register will receive an email with additional information and instructions. Volunteers will be assigned to work in teams, led by Sunnylands staff and the University of California’s master gardeners, to gather and sort olives after a ‘mechanical hand’ has been used to shake the olives to the ground. Admission to the harvest will start at 6:30 a.m. on both days, and Sunnylands’ officials state that access to the estate will not be granted to anyone not registered in advance. The estate property includes the main house, guest quarters, three guest cottages, a private 9-hole golf course and 13 man-made lakes. The house is hidden from public view; a pink-brick wall surrounds the estate, as do hundreds of eucalyptus and olive trees and a thick belt of Tamarisk trees. The Annenbergs frequently hosted both political leaders and famous entertainers at Sunnylands including eight U.S. presidents earning the nickname: “Playground of Presidents.” Following the Islamic Revolution in the late 1970s, the family of the Shah of the Shah of Iran was invited to seek refuge at Sunnylands. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visited for lunch and Prince Charles made occasional weekend visits. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was also a guest. Other notable people who have visited the estate include Frank Sinatra (who married Barbara there), Bob Hope, Fred Astaire, Gregory Peck, Bing Crosby Truman Capote, Mary Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. The gardens at Sunnylands are also as impressive as the guest list, which include more than 53,000 individual plants. The harvest will end about noon each day when volunteers will be able to partake in a harvest fest until about 1:30 p.m., featuring a light lunch and refreshments
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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST LOAN: Asher Investments Properties OTHER: 19-279688 FILE: 19-0177 A.P. NUMBER 4328-034-009 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/30/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that Witkin & Eisinger, LLC, a limited liability company, as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee, or as agent for the trustee, pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by Asher Investments Properties, LLC recorded on 03/22/2019 as Instrument No. 20190257256 in Book n/a Page n/a of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 4/15/2019 in Book , Page , as Instrument No. 20190328705 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 08/22/2019 at 11:30AM at on the sidewalk in front of the building located at 530 South Glenoaks Boulevard, Burbank CA 91502 AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), 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 hereinafter described: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 249 South Beverly Drive, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $1,385,563.50* *The actual opening bid may be more or less than this estimate. (NOTE: If there is any type of pre-payment premium or other fee or charge that, under the terms of the secured obligation, becomes due on the date of sale, said fee or charges IS included in the above estimate). In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee's Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust including advances authorized thereunder and also including, without way of limitation, the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust together with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus the fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD IN AN "AS-IS" CONDITION. 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 if your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 950-6522 or visit this Internet Web site: www.witkinandeisinger.co m using the file number assigned to this case: 19-
0177. 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 AND STATUS 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, GO TO: WWW.WITKINANDEISINGER.COM OR CALL (800) 950-6522. THIS COMMUNICATION MAY BE CONSIDERED AS BEING FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY, YOU MAY HAVE BEEN RELEASED FROM PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT IN WHICH CASE THIS NOTICE IS INTENDED TO EXERCISE THE SECURED PARTY'S RIGHTS AGAINST THE REAL PROPERTY ONLY. Dated: 07/27/2019 Witkin & Eisinger, LLC, 530 SOUTH GLENOAKS BOULEVARD, SUITE 207 BURBANK, CA, 91502 (818)845-4000 By: Debra Gomes, Assistant Trustee Sales Officer NPP0357665 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 08/02/2019, 08/09/2019, 08/16/2019 –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019185216 The following is/are doing business as: H.E.A.L. SPIRITUAL CENTER 312 S. Elm Drive Apt. #4, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Sarah Stern 312 S. Elm Drive Apt. #4, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Sarah Stern, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 03, 2019; Published: July 12, 19, 26, August 02, 2019 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019186281 The following is/are doing business as: FRANK GIGANTI CO 607 S. Hill St. #219, Los Angeles, CA 90014; Frank Giganti 607 S. Hill St. #219, Los Angeles, CA 90014; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Frank Giganti, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 05, 2019; Published: July 12, 19, 26, August 02, 2019 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019200758 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ORAL DESIGN SPECIALIST 2) ORAL DESIGN SPECIALISTS 3) ODS 8631 W. 3rd St. Suite #1010-E, Los Angeles, CA 90048; Raanan Dental Group Cedars, Inc. 8631 W. 3rd St. Suite #1010-E, Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the
name(s) listed June 2019: Justin Raanan, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 23, 2019; Published: July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2019 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019200762 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BRENTWOOD AND PACIFIC PALISADES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2) PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL MINI MOVIE AND FILM FESTIVAL 3) AFMS EVENT ACCOUNT 4) ANCHORAGE CRIME STOPPERS EVENT ACCOUNT 5) DFMS EVENT ACCOUNT 6) FFMS EVENT ACCOUNT 7) INTERNATIONAL MINI MOVIE AND FILM FESTIVAL 8) KYFMS EVENT ACCOUNT 9) MFCG EVENT ACCOUNT 10) VFCG EVENT ACCOUNT 11) VFMS EVENT ACCOUNT 12) WCFMS EVENT ACCOUNT 13) WFMS EVENT ACCOUNT 8549 Wilshire Blvd. #1072, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Entertainment & Sports Events & P.R., Inc. 8549 Wilshire Blvd. #1072, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Gary Greene, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 23, 2019; Published: July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2019 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019200677 The following is/are doing business as: SPENCER HELFEN FINE ART 9200 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite #200, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Spencer Helfen 540 Kelton Ave. #506, Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed June 2003: Spencer Helfen, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 23, 2019; Published: July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2019 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019200675 The following is/are doing business as: JEAN-CLAUDE PHOTOGRAPHY 1750 Malcolm Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024; JeanClaude Michel Vorgeack 1750 Malcolm Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed July 2014: Jean-Claude Michel Vorgeack, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 23, 2019; Published: July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2019 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019200711 The following is/are doing business as: GN MANAGEMENT CO 607 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Gail Novack 607 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed October 2014: Gail Novack, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 23, 2019; Published: July 26,
August 02, 09, 16, 2019 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019200679 The following is/are doing business as: 1) KASHA LASSIEN MAKE UP 2) KASHA LASSIEN ARTISTRY 2142 Sonora St., Pomona, CA 91767; Lakasha Lassien 2142 Sonora St., Pomona, CA 91767; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Lakasha Lassien, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 23, 2019; Published: July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2019 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019200756 The following is/are doing business as: CRAFT IN AMERICA 1120 S. Robertson Blvd. #301, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Craft In America, Inc. 1120 S. Robertson Blvd. #301, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed December 2004: Carol Sauvion, Manager: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 23, 2019; Published: July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2019 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019200735 The following is/are doing business as: FREEHAND 8413 W. Third St., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Carol Sauvion 272 S. La Peer Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed August 1980: Carol Sauvion, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 23, 2019; Published: July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2019 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019200727 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BORN AND RAISED ENTERTAINMENT 2) BORN AND RAISED 8383 Wilshire Blvd. #225, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Gimmel Entertainment, Inc. 8383 Wilshire Blvd. #225, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Jason Bernard, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 23, 2019; Published: July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2019 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019200729 The following is/are doing business as: LAURAWIL INTERCULTURAL 1236 N. Sweetzer Ave. #19, West Hollywood, CA 90069; Dr. Laura Kristan Wilhelm 1236 N. Sweetzer Ave. #19, West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed May 2009: Dr. Laura Kristan Wilhelm, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 23, 2019; Published: July 26, August 02,
09, 16, 2019 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019200731 The following is/are doing business as: BEATRICE FAVERJON CERAMICS 19974 Sischo Dr., Topanga, CA 90290; Beatrice Faverjon 19974 Sischo Dr., Topanga, CA 90290; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Beatrice Faverjon, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 23, 2019; Published: July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2019 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019200760 The following is/are doing business as: KRISTEN LISSON, PSYD 6310 San Vicente Blvd. Suite #360, Los Angeles, CA 90048; Kristen Kochamba Lisson 6310 San Vicente Blvd. Suite #360, Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed January 2019: Kristen Kochamba Lisson, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 23, 2019; Published: July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2019 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019200822 The following is/are doing business as: ACTION TEAM REALTY 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #523, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Coral Kline 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #523, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed October 2008: Coral Kline, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 23, 2019; Published: July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2019 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019200707 The following is/are doing business as: FAIRFAX SILVER CITY 317 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; Abraham Nagad 317 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; Hana Nagad 317 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; The business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed June 2014: Abraham Nagad, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 23, 2019; Published: July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2019 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019200717 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BEVERLY KAY CONSULTING 2) BEVERLY KAY CONSULTING SERVICES 8950 W. Olympic Blvd. #238, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Beverly K. Blank 8950 W. Olympic Blvd. #238, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed April 2019: Beverly K. Blank, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 23, 2019; Published: July 26,
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CASE NO: 19STCP02729 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Matter of the petition of: Lucy Luv O’Keefe To all interested person(s): Petitioner: Lucy Luv O’Keefe current residence address: 1550 Wendy Way Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 filed a petition with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, Stanley Mosk Courthouse, on June 28, 2019 for a Decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Lucy Luv O’Keefe Proposed Name: Lucy Graci The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: August 27, 2019 Time: 10:30am Dept: 44 Room: 418 The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, Stanley Mosk Courthouse. Reason for name change: Lucy lives with her mother full time, while Lucy’s father lives out of state. Since Lucy’s mother is the primary parent in her life, she wishes for her daughter’s name to align with hers. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information in the foregoing petition is true and correct. Signed: Michelle Ann Graci Judge of the Superior Court Judge Edward B. Moreton, Jr., Sherri R. Carter, Executive Officer/Clerk, By: Nicolas Miramontes, Deputy Clerk Dated: June 28, 2019 Published: August 02, 09, 16, 23, 2019 Beverly Hills Courier
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NOTICE Fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code).
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323/270-0604 Dogs+cats considered.
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$6,500 to $7,000/month
CENTURY HILL $4,950 to $8,900/month
LE PARC Sorry
ONE CENTURY $16,500 to $27,000/month
CENTURY WOODS Sorry
LUXURY 3 BEDROOM BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. • BRENTWOOD • • BRENTWOOD • 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. Ave. BEVERLY HILLS 125 N. Barrington Av. 872= S. Westgate = = = = ( • • • ----- • • • ) = N E W LY U P D AT E D CONDO FOR LEASE Very Bright 1 Bd. +Den +1.5 Ba. • • • • • 2 Bdrm. + 1 1 / 2 Bath • 1 Bdrm.1 • • • • • 114 N. La Peer Dr. Good•closet = = = = = = space, a/c, + 1 / 2 Bath • (North of Wilshire) elevator, dishwasher, Totally Redone. Upscale, Bright, controlled access. Close Gorgeous & Spacious.
3 BEDROOM + 3 BATH to Cedars/shops/trans. + 3 Parking Spaces 310/247-8689 Spacious Bedrooms, Grand Opening BRENTWOOD ’s Large Living Room, Most Spectacular Walk-In Closet, Apartments Balcony, Fire Place, 120 Granville Ave. Hardwood Floors Updated Kitchen * * * * * * * * • 3 B d . + 2 1/ 2 B a . Appliances, Recreation Room • 2 B d . + 2 B a .
Call 818/231-5540
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overlooking pool • GORGEOUS UNITS
310/826-0541
Hardwood flrs., central air, pool, elevator, on-site laundry, intercom entry.
CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS & SHOPPING.
C LOSE TO S HOPS & D INING
Old World Charm! Easy Move-In! *1+1 only Bright, intercom entry, 320 N. La Peer Dr. fridge, stove, laundry fac. • 310/246-0290 •
The Carlton 11666 Goshen Ave. (•)(•)(•)(•)(•)
Very Spacious Single + 1 Bath (•)(•)(•)(•)(•)
WiFi, central air/heat, fireplace, balcony, controlled access, pool, elevator, parking, laundry facility.
Brand New Brentwood Village 2018 Construction = BRENTWOOD = • BrentwooD •
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11815 Mayfield Ave.
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Hardwood floors, impressive living room, dining room, balcony, a/c unit, fridge, dishwasher, walk-in closet, intercom entry, laundry facility, carport parking.
310/473-1509 Close: great restaurants, shops, UCLA, beach.
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218 S. Tower Dr.
BRENTWOOD
310/312-9871
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• 3 Bd.+2 Ba. • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba.
U.C.L.A. CLOSE
The Sanremo Wood+carpet floors, spacious kitchen, dish- 417 S. Barrington Av. washer, fridge, stove, : : : : : : : : : : : : : : balcony, walk-in closet, 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath 1 Balcony, dishwasher, gated entry, pool, on-site 3 Bdrm.+ 2 /2 Bath skylight, elevator, inter- laundry, elevator. No pets. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Open floor plan, high 424/233-8315 com entry, on-site Close to Whole Foods, ceilings, French oak laundry, parking. flrs+porcelain tiles, x-lrg. Brentwood Park, P LEASE C ALL : walk-in closets, stainTennis Courts. 310/274-8840 less steel appliances, BRENTWOOD quartz countertops, pool, BEVERLY HILLS 925 S. Barrington Ave. state of the art gym, GREAT LOCATION! 3 Bdrm.+2 Bath laundry hook-ups, Hardwood floors, controlled access, prkg, •• • • • • • • • • dishwasher, on-site free WiFi. Close to • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • laundry & parking. Brentwood Village.
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• BRENTWOOD •
443 S. Oakhurst Dr. North of Montana St. • 11692 Chenault Dr. • • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • • • • • • •
BEVERLY HILLS
Across Beverly High
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• ances, hardwood floors • throughout, some units • Jr. Executive w/ skylights+high ceilings. • • • • • • • Health club, wifi, sauna, ••••••• Call 310/273-6770 Spacious, hardwood flrs., heated pool, controlled Rooftop pool, or 213/444-8865 huge closets, built-in acess, parking. deck, central air, or 310/734-7263 a/c, dishwasher, pool, • 424/272-6596 intercom elevator, elevator, controlled Close to Brentwood entry, on-sight laundry, access, laundry Village, Restaurants, facilities. No pets. gym, parking. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 424/343-0015 UCLA, Mt. Saint Mary’s, • Free WiFi Access • LOWER DUPLEX Great Location! & Transportation. ~ 310/476-3824 ~ LARGE 2 BDRM, 1 BA. BRENTWOOD &
Spacious living, dining & breakfast room. High ceilings, hardwood floors throughout. New kitchen w/granite counter tops marble tiles, new fridge. UNFURNISHED Washer & dryer in unit. APT’S/CONDO’S Remodeled bathroom. Lots of closet spaces. Nicely landscaped front and backyard, parking. Close to all amenities, shops, restaurants, etc.
Harwood+carpet floors, fireplace, patio, parking, laundry facility.
With Pool, hardwood 310/592-4511 floors, balcony, central air, fireplace, stainless • BRENTWOOD • steel appliances, 922 S. Barrington Av. elevator, intercom • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • entry, parking. gym. • 310/476-2181 • Fireplace, balcony, Close to shopping, wet bar, dishwasher, laundry facility, dining & schools. elevator, parking. B R E N T W O O D Close to shops+dining.
11730 SUNSET BLVD. BEVERLY HILLS washer/dryer, all appli- • • • • •NEWLY REMODELED
24-hr. security, swimming pool, tennis court, gym, upgraded. High-rise bldg. • • Avail. June 1st. Next to French doors in bdrm. • Four Seasons Hotel. open to large balcony •
Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, 3 BDRM. + 2 BATH $3,700/MO. Tennis, Doorman, Quiet 4-unit bldg. Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Large 1st flr. unit, Security Staff, hardwood flrs., washer/ Switchboard, Saunas, dryer, modern updated Business Center, Pet kitchen, patio, side PlayLand, Restaurant, gated windows. entrance, Acres of Flower Gardens 310/277-5476 and Grassy Lawns.
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units, walk-in closet, ————— Large custom kitchen, built-in
Close to Trader Joes, Cedars Sinai, Beverly Center and The Grove. Pet Friendly. $4,200/MO. Call 818/613-8857 or 818/613-8813
S. Spalding Dr.
Upscale, Bright,
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221 S. Doheny Dr. 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. 8544 BURTON WAY • 3 Bd. + 2 Ba.
(EV plug-in for electric car) 1 BDRM., 11/2 BATH.
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Luxurious 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo 1800sf. Completely remodeled w/new hardwood flrs., stainless steel appliances, $2,950/MO. & dryer in unit. washer CENTURY PARK EAST Cal 310/908-1919 $4,000 to $5,300/month Pool, jacuzzi, lots of storage, rec room, PARK PLACE 2 car tandem parking. 100 S. DOHENY $4,200 to $4,950/month CENTURY TOWERS
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• Bachelor • Single • • • • • • • • A/C, internet access, pool, controlled access, on-sight laundry. No pets. Close to Whole Foods, Transportation and Restaurants.
310/826-4889
11933 Darlington Ave.
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2 Bd.+2 Ba. • ••••••• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. Balcony, dishwasher, Bright & Sunny a/c, heated pool, Spacious, balcony, WiFi, elevator large closets, hardcontrolled access, wood flrs., refrigerator, on-site laundry, prkg. on-sight laundry, prkg. Close to 310/473-1509 Brentwood Village, Close to Shops & Shops & Restaurants. Restaurants. • 310/826-4889 •
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WEST L.A.
• WESTWOOD •
1433 Brockton Ave. Spacious 1 Bdrm+1 Bath
The Clarige
SUDOKU
MONICA • MIRACLE MILE • W E S T W O O D SANTA • S p a c i o u s • 615 S. Cochran Ave. 10905 Ohio Ave.
3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath • •• • Dishwasher, on-site Brand New Building •• •2 Bd.+2 Ba.• •• • laundry, parking. •• • 1 Bd. +1 Ba. • • •1 Bd.+1 Ba.• • C LOSE TO F REEWAY • 2 Bd. +2 Ba. & T RANSPORTATION . •• • • 310/449-1100 • • • 3 Bd. +3 Ba. Wifi, Bright, controlled 670 Kelton Ave.
Newly Remodeled • Single • Controlled access, on-sight laundry, a/c unit, kitchenette. 2600 Virginia Ave. 323/879-9611 C LOSE TO S ANTA M ONICA C OLLEGE . Close to Museums,
Laundry facility, parking. Close to shopping, dining & transportation. Everything Brand New access, balcony, Please Call: Hardwood floors, pool, e levator, 310/479-0700 laundry facility, prkg. appliances, washer/ The Grove Close To U.C.L.A. dryer in each unit, **C C E N T U R Y C I T Y ** ** & Restaurants. W E S T L . A . central air. Pool, jacuzzi 310/477-6856 2220 S. Beverly Glen •• spa, fitness center, • WESTWOOD • 1236 Amhearst Ave. •• • • • KOREATOWN • • Spacious Units • rooftop garden patio+ 1422-1428 Kelton Av. • 1 B d . + 1 B a . • 423 S. Hoover St. fire pits, courtyard, • S p a c i o u s ^^^^ ^ ^ Single • • • 1 Bd. +1 Ba. • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • • ^^^^ controlled access, prkg. •• • • Balcony, air conditioning SINGLE • 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath 310/209-0006 • L o t s o f • • controlled access bldg., • Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, a/c, Steps to UCLA & Character & Charm! dishwasher, controlled controlled access, covered parking, Glass Fireplace Westwood Village. access, on-site on-site parking laundry facility. Newly Remodeled. laundry & parking. & laundry facility. 213/385-4751 New hardwood flrs., C LOSE TO U.C.L.A. 310/820-8584 granite counters, Close to transportation, 310/864-0319 L.A.’S FINEST, stainless steel appl., downtown & MOST LUXURIOUS ~ WEST ~ alcove fireplace, A PT . R ENTAL great restaurants. L O S A N G E L E S * * * * * * • WESTWOOD • fridge, laundry facility, 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath 550 Veteran Ave. gated parking, intercom ~ The Mission” • • • • • ~ ~ ~ entry, WiFi and more. K OREATOW N “ ~ Newly Remodeled. • 310/552-8064 • 269 S. Lafayette Park Pl. • Westwood • • 2 Bd. New hrwd. flrs., stainRooftop jacuzzi +2 • ////// \\\\\\ Ba. with panoramic less steel appl., balcony, • • • • • • • BACHELOR city views. controlled access, • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • • • • SINGLE on-site laundry, prkg. Very spacious, • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. LOS ANGELES 1307 Barry Ave. • • • • •
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granite counters, microwave, intercom SMALL QUIET BLDG. * * * * * * entry, on-sight launEvery Extra Luxury dry, parking & WiFi. custom cabinets, WEST L.A. granite countertops, Very close to UCLA 1343 Carmelina Ave. stone entry, pool, & Westwood Village. ////// \\\\\\ health club, spa. 310/208-5166 - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Free WiFi Access • - 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath • Close to UCLA • 310/473-1509
6-Month Lease Avail.
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SUDOKU ANSWER 07/26/19 ISSUE
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• • • • • • • • \\\\\\ ////// • 1 Bd. + Hardwood/carpet/tile flrs., • 1 Ba. a/c, balcony, ceiling fans. • • • • • • • • Marble & granite counters,
Control access, pool, new stainless steel dishwasher, elevator, appliances, dishwasher, on-site laundry fridge, microwave. and parking. 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. W E S T W O O D 213/385-4751 Controlled access, L.A., 90024 1409 Midvale Ave. laundry facility, gated Contact Mgr.: • • • • • • • • • • H O L LY W O O D parking. Club house, • 310/864-0319 • • • 2 B d . + 2 B a . • 1769-1775 enclosed pool, jacuzzi, • • N. Sycamore Av. gym, wifi. Pets OK. • • • •
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1 Bd.+1 Ba.
310/478-1979
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310/477-6885
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• WESTWOOD •
• Bachelor •
10933 Rochester Ave.
entry, laundry facility, elevator, parking, pool.
laundry facility. Utilities Included.
Close to Downtown, transit & great dining
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274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., 323/851-3790 SHOPPING & 1 BLK. Close to Everything. • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath TO WESTWOOD PARK. •••••• * HOLLYWOOD * Granite 310/478-8616 counter tops, 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV.
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Newly Remodeled 1 Bd.+1 Ba. Great Views ~ ~ Parking, ~ ~ ~ Hardwood floors, Great views, controlled on-site laundry, 2 Bd.+2 Ba. access, balcony, dishwasher, on-sight controlled access. Spacious a/c, fireplace, elevator, lrg. pool, laundry, controlled Nice, Quiet pool, controlled access, prkg, on-sight laundry. access, parking. 12-Unit Building. laundry fac., prkg. H IKING IN R UNYON 310/569-1159 310/477-6885 • Free WiFi Access • Close to U.C.L.A. & C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD Close to B OWL /N IGHTLIFE . 310/473-5061 Westwood Village Century City. 323/467-8172
Close To U.C.L.A.
213/302-2674
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. 213/382-102 1 Easy freeway access
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BEVERLY HILLS
Chairman Emeritus Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs ****** Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Stephen P. Simmons
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR May I commend Mayor John Mirisch for instigating a program of reforestation in our City to address water consumption by trees, as reported in a recent news article. There is a substantial differential in the water needs of different species and rethinking the appropriateness of the “24,000 trees in our public domains and parks” makes good sense in light of the fact that Los Angeles County is in a droughtprone desert region. If Beverly Hills is urging its citizens to replace their lawns with cactus and succulents, then it should do no less with replacement of trees – which gobble a lot more water than a patch of grass – with less thirsty species. Urban Forest Manager Ken Pfalzgraf rightly points out that: “We can’t keep planting trees that will suck up the water that we don’t have.” He specifically references “magnolias [which] do poorly because they like water, they… like fog and you can see them struggling all over town.” Indeed, a large adult magnolia can consume as much as 600 gallons of water per year. But the most voracious grove of water-consumers in our City are the 31 sequoia redwood trees in Roxbury Park. A mature sequoia redwood will consume 3,000 gallons of water annually so that’s 93,000 gallons per year by those 31 trees, which were planted in 1989 (a peculiar landscaping decision which no one at City Hall has ever adequately explained). Sequoias do not grow indigenously south of San Francisco but grow northward along the coasts of California, Oregon and Washington, where they get cool ocean moisture – thus, are also called coastal redwoods. They are the tallest growing species of tree in the world and can reach heights of 350 feet with trunk diameters of 25 feet. (Water consumption of a tree is roughly related to its trunk diameter.) They are entirely inappropriate for a modest municipal park and are not planted anywhere else in Beverly Hills. To the best of anyone’s knowledge, they haven’t been planted in places like the sprawling 4,000 acre Griffith Park, or by any other city in L.A. County. Roxbury Park was dedicated in 1930 and a number of the trees were planted then, which grow only to 35-40 feet in height, are modest in their water consumption, and still survive today. The young sequoias, however, are already twice the height of the old-growth trees and have trunks two feet or more in diameter. But like the magnolia trees mentioned by Ken Pfalzgraf, the sequoias clearly struggled through the long drought of a few years ago when more than 50% of their needles were dry and brown. Arguably, the dehydrated redwoods were a fire hazard surrounded by some very expensive properties. It is gratifying to see that Mayor Mirisch and Councilmember Lili Bosse are moving the reforestation program forward to replace the excessively thirsty trees in our City. Kevin R. Davis ****** No other city has a better police force than Beverly Hills, with response times far superior to any other place. Try calling 911 when armed burglars are breaking into your house and it takes at least 15 minutes for the police to arrive, which is what my daughter
experienced in Los Angeles. Those behind the ads attacking our Chief Sandra Spagnoli have an agenda, in my opinion, that does nothing to improve the BHPD. Howard Wallack ****** Robbie Anderson is not alone in his dislike and complaints about the Bijan reserved metered parking spot. I have had probably four letters to the editor published trying to understand how anybody can be allowed to have their own spot, and no one has ever answered me. I have, of course, wondered if someone from the City is receiving a benefit. This store breaks the laws. First, anyone has a right to park there. However, an employee of this prestigious establishment stands there making sure it is for the sole use of Bijan. The second violation is that after two hours, the parked cars have to move from the spot and not just refill the meter. Such is the law...ha! ha! Lastly, they can be towed away which naturally hasn't happened. A disabled parking spot would be a great idea since there is not a single one in the entire North Rodeo Drive area. The chairs and tables along the street are for the convenience of visitors. This brings up the question of who benefits by the torrent of tourists who block our streets. In fact, their touring minibuses enter our residential streets, not just our business areas. The Planning Commission will be telling the City Council to increase more hotel room capacity so that we can have more tourists in town, which means more congested traffic so that we can enjoy the City less. The BOLD festivities are created for the tourist enjoyment but are certainly not free withtheir costs reaching the millions. Pablo Nankin, M.D. ****** I agree with Robbie Anderson's op-ed in last week’s Courier concerning Bijan and its efforts to further “glorify” the Bijan name on Rodeo Drive. In addition, I feel it is important to note that while Bijan is well known in Beverly Hills, its name in terms of being known around the world pales in comparison to legends like Versace, Tom Ford and others who are also on Rodeo Drive. In fact, if you Google the name Bijan, you will get less than 10 million results as compared to tens of millions or hundreds of millions for the aforementioned names. To add even more truth to the matter, my name from time to time actually gets more Google hits than Bijan. That is because Bijan is simply not the name they think it is and by trying to expand their socalled self-fame with more plaques, lights and whatever is insulting to the real fashion icons who have legitimized the most famous fashion street in the world. Please do not allow Bijan to make a mockery of Rodeo Drive. This street was made by visionaries who did not have to put up yellow parking meters and other tacky things to get noticed. George Vreeland Hill
POLICE BLOTTER The following Commercial Burglaries; Vandalism; DUI; Auto, Petty and Grand Thefts have been reported by BHPD. Streets are indicated by block numbers.
AUTO BURGLARY/THEFT 07/24 100 N. Stanley Dr. 07/25 100 S. Swall Dr. 07/25 200 S. Linden Dr. 07/25 400 Spalding Dr. 07/25 200 S. Clark Dr. 07/26 100 S. Swall Dr. 07/26 300 McCarty Dr. 07/26 200 S. Crescent Dr. 07/27 400 N. Palm Dr. 07/28 400 N. Rodeo Dr. 07/28 500 N. Sierra Dr.
07/29 8800 Burton Way DUIS 07/26 N. Rexford Dr./ Carmelita Ave. 07/28 Elevado Ave./Arden Dr. GRAND THEFTS 07/25 400 N. Canon Dr. 07/28 9100 Wilshire Blvd.
PETTY THEFTS 07/24 800 N. Bedford Dr. 07/27 300 N. Canon Dr. 07/29 9600 Wilshire Blvd. 07/30 9800 Wilshire Blvd. RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 07/25 300 Foothill Rd. 07/26 400 N. Beverly Dr. VANDALISM 07/30 400 N. Roxbury Dr.
Cartoon for the Courier by Janet Salter
Astrology
By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 2). The bump in status that is your cosmic birthday gift is rather exciting, may make you smile and certainly will make you sweat, as keeping this elevation takes work. Just remember that status is not the only way to power, which is something you already possess. A special relationship will bring lightness to your realm. Aries and Taurus adore you. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Cultivating your aura and then turning that vision outward may work for the guru meditating alone on the top of the mountain, but it's not going to work in your busy life. Calmly breathe through life's inconveniences. That's spiritual evolution. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Don’t assume that what others are doing is all that's needed. You have something different to give, and though they might not realize it right away, your contribution is as vital as anyone’s, if not more so. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). With your incredibly opulent powers of imagination surging today, you can apply yourself in any number of directions, including the past, the future and any state of mind or being you can conjure. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There will be many different people and personalities to contend with, each with their own agenda. Settle on an itinerary you can all agree to, and then enjoy the wave of relaxed energy that rests upon your scene. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It will be fun to spend time with the socially smooth, the lighthearted friends who know how to keep the party sailing along in any sort of weather. These are good times. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Following through on an impulse takes courage. Not following through takes self-control. Knowing which choice to make in this regard takes wisdom, which is the rarest quality of the three, but you possess plenty. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You don't expect to be paid for every effort you make. However, expecting some manner of reward from things is just smart. And knowing the nature of that reward, however nuanced and ethereal it may be, is even smarter. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Maybe the thing you want to do will be seen as eccentric, but it makes perfect sense to you. For the most part, people will be drawn in by your complexity, and your mysterious ways will attract fans. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr.19). Though you can’t actually try on another person’s heart, following your curiosity will get you as close as possible to understanding a person's feelings, passions and drives. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Doubts set in. Does what you’re doing matter? Is it adding up the way you wanted it to? This is a rabbit hole of thought that you don't want to fall into. Avoid. Strike up the band, and march right past it. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). As much as you tried to stay out of it, taking on certain responsibilities has become a compulsion for you. You can’t not volunteer. You may as well own it. This job was meant for you. CANCER (June 22-July 22). It feels nice to be understood, but being misunderstood is better for you. It makes you work harder. It leads you to create and problem-solve. It brings you to the deepest parts of your soul.
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